I.D.	day	month	year	Category	subcategory	address	Article	Date	found set	Topic	total records
A1	14	06	1861	Documents	Letters In	Evans Brothers	Quote for bookbinding as per advertisements,		14047	Book binding	14047
A3	18	06	1861	Documents	Letters In	Rev. Joseph Dare, Geelong	reply to invitation to lecture - inability to speak prior engagement.		14047	Lecture booking	14047
A4	18	06	1861	Documents	Letters In	E. Moore, Secretary, Ballarat Hospital	apology letter re postponement of Mr Daly's lecture and request new booking - 28th June.		14047	Lecture booking	14047
A5	21	06	1861	Documents	Letters In	G E Gaskell, Humphray Street, Ballarat 3350	G E Gaskell willing to conduct classes in Mnemonics, including a Ladies only class if necessary . Also willing to conduct lectures on "Constitutional History of Victoria since the separation of this colony from New South Wales" if required.		14047	Lectures and classes	14047
A9	27	06	1861	Documents	Tenders	Mr Caselli, Architect	tender for paving backyard of Mechanics' Institute 22 pounds 10/-		14047	Quote/Tender	14047
A10			1861	Documents	Tenders	J H Stanton, Times Boarding House, Bakery Hill	Quote of 25 pounds for paving yard of Institute.		14047	Quote/Tender	14047
A11	21	06	1861	Documents	Tenders	Watts and Farr, Mopoke Brick Yard	Tender quote of 20 pounds 10/- to tile court yard of Institute		14047	Quote/Tender	14047
A12	21	06	1861	Documents	Tenders	William Barber	Tender quote of 19 pounds 10/- for paving yard of Institute		14047	Quote/Tender	14047
A13	23	06	1861	Documents	Invoices	Matthews Saint & Co. , Mount Alexander Mail Office, Castlemaine	Account postage - paid 1 pound.		14047	Accounts	14047
A14	24	06	1861	Documents	Letters In	Wm Dangerfield for C.E.Mudie, Mudie's Select Library, 509 - 511 New Oxford Street, & 20 & 21 Museum Street, London W.C.	Supply and cost of books and binding		14047	Books	14047
A15	24	06	1861	Documents	Letters In	William Cooper, Ballarat	William Cooper, BMI Life Member, proposes to visit Reading Room and borrowing a book to test legality of motion proposed by Withers 1860, recorded and carried at a special meeting held in the Engine House Barkly Street 1860.		14047	Books	14047
A16	25	06	1861	Documents	Letters In	Fraser and Cohen	possible error on account books thus 2 pounds 2/- received to be returned.		14047	Accounts	14047
A17	27	06	1861	Documents	Letters In	Charles Wischeart, Geelong	5 pound note enclosed. Receipt required.		14047	Accounts	14047
A18	28	06	1861	Documents	Letters In	James McDowall, Ballarat	complaint re BMI Secretary's conduct at a public political meeting.		14047	Meetings	14047
A19	01	07	1861	Documents	Fax (Telefax)	Kreitmaher and Wischeart, Geelong	Telegraph confirmation of hire of room.		14047	Room booking	14047
A20	03	07	1861	Documents	Letters In	Charles Hole, Wangaratta	request copy of Rules of BMI and other any information to assist in the conducting of a similar institution in Wangarratta.		14047	Constitution (Rules)	14047
A21	05	07	1861	Documents	Letters In	William B Withers, Secretary, Unitarian Congregation, Dawson Street, Ballarat	applying to use room already used by Unitarian Congregation Sunday mornings for Sunday evening as well.		14047	Room booking	14047
A22	05	07	1861	Documents	Letters In	G W Rusden	confirmation from G.W. Rusden can deliver lecture on 6th August		14047	Lecture booking	14047
A23	08	07	1861	Documents	Letters In	Charles Dyte, Secretary, Ballarat Fire Brigade	notification of acceptance of membership to Mechanics' Institute by Captain and Lieutenant of Ballarat Fire Brigade as offered.		14047	Membership	14047
A24	09	07	1861	Documents	Letters In	David Blair, Melbourne	David Blair lecture "Plea for Ghosts" 12th November, 1861 date would suit best.		14047	Lecture booking	14047
A25	10	07	1861	Documents	Letters In	R Brough Smyth, Melbourne	confirming date for R Brough Smyth lecture "Remarks on some of the metals minerals and gems found in the Colony" 29th October, 1861.		14047	Lecture booking	14047
A26	11	07	1861	Documents	Letters In	W Detmold, Melbourne	W Detmold Melbourne return of books per Mr. Johnson		14047	Library	14047
A27	15	07	1861	Documents	Letters In	Dr. Charles F Kenworthy , Sebastopol	Dr. Charles F Kenworthy Sebastopol lecture "Japan and the Japanese" or "Principals of Geology"		14047	Lecture booking	14047
A28	16	07	1861	Documents	Letters In	G W Rusden	G W Rusden requesting answer to previous letter		14047	Lecture booking	14047
A29	19	07	1861	Documents	Letters In	W B Withers, Hon Secretary, Unitarian Congregation, Dawson Street, Ballarat	confirming hire of hall for remainder of year and accepting terms proposed by BMI.		14047	Hall booking	14047
A30	23	07	1861	Documents	Letters In	Melbourne Herald Office	Melbourne Herald Office cost of supplying Herald newspaper to Institute		14047	Subscriptions	14047
A31	23	07	1861	Documents	Letters In	W Detmold	W Detmold advising cost of covers for periodicals		14047	Book binding	14047
A32	23	07	1861	Documents	Letters In	Thomas Stokes, 100 Collins Street East, Melbourne	Thomas Stokes delay in delivery of embossing press		14047	Fixtures & Fittings	14047
A33	25	07	1861	Documents	Letters In	Thomas Stokes, 100 Collins Street East, Melbourne	Thomas Stokes delivery embossing press		14047	Fixtures & Fittings	14047
A34	25	07	1861	Documents	Inventories	W Detmold Melbourne	List of books sent to W Detmold Melbourne		14047	Book binding	14047
A35	26	07	1861	Documents	Letters In	Joseph Comb Town Clerk Ballarat	Sir Redmond Barry, President, Victorian Exhibition requires Mechanics statistics to be included in volume for display in London 1862		14047	Statistics	14047
A36	27/07	07	1861	Documents	Letters In	William Thomson Secretary Gillies and Smith	Request account hire of hall William Thomson Secretary Gillies and Smith		14047	Hall booking	14047
A37	28	07	1861	Documents	Letters In	Bennett Clay Castlemaine	Letter Bennett Clay request hire hall		14047	Hall booking	14047
A38	29	07	1861	Documents	Letters In	Stephen Cooper Benevolent Asylum	Letter Stephen Cooper Benevolent Asylum re hire of hall for lecture by Dr. Doyle		14047	Hall booking	14047
A39	30	07	1861	Documents	Reports		Enlargement of reading room recommendation not exceeding 20 pounds. Recommend defer alteration at present.		14047	Records	14047
A40	31	7	1861	Documents	Letters In	W B Rodier Town Clerk Ballaarat East	denial Grant in Aid of library at present		14047	Library	14047
A41	02	08	1861	Documents	Letters In	Bennett Clay , Dentist	re arrangements and deposit for hire of hall request for advertisement in Ballarat Star		14047	Hall booking	14047
A42	03	08	1861	Documents	Letters In	Max Krietmayer and Wischeart	Anatomical Museum balance of rent		14047	Museum	14047
A43	05	07	1861	Documents	Letters In	Josiah Rice Lee	Rechabites, acceptance of Committee's terms		14047	Room booking	14047
A44	06	08	1861	Documents	Letters In	Thomas Stokes, Melbourne	re broken press		14047	Fixtures & Fittings	14047
A45	06	08	1861	Documents	Letters In	Kreitmayer and Wischeart , Anatomical Museum	Letter of complaint re behaviour of Mr. Batten		14047	Museum	14047
A46	07	08	1861	Documents	Reports	H R Casselli	Report on ventilating Reading room		14047	Structural report	14047
A47	07	08	1861	Documents	Letters In	Charles Pascoe, Public Library, Avoca	Request copy Rules of library and institute		14047	Constitution (rules)	14047
A48	09	08	1861	Documents	Letters In	Dr. Hickson	Offer to deliver lecture to raise funds for alterations to Reading room		14047	Lectures and classes	14047
A49	09	08	1861	Documents	Letters In	Stephen Cooper , Benevolent Asylum	hall not required		14047	Hall booking	14047
A50	12	08	1861	Documents	Letters In	W Detmold, Melbourne	confirming arrival of books and ready to return, binding and delivery of books and supply papers.		14047	Book binding	14047
A51	15	08	1861	Documents	Letters In	John Allen, Buninyong	letter to Library Committee suggesting an alternative system of management and circulation of book collection.		14047	Library	14047
A52	15	08	1861	Documents	Library Records	J Miller	Page headed 'Day-book of Librarian, with Fines and Damages' set-up in headed columns for library		14047	Library	14047
A53	17	08	1861	Documents	Letters In	Reverend John Allen, Buninyong	offering his services to lecture on the suggested topic of "The present mode of making & supplying breads .........."		14047	Lectures and classes	14047
A54	19	08	1861	Documents	Letters In	Thomas Stokes, 100 Collins Street East, Melbourne	notification of having sent this day a box containing press.		14047	Fixtures & Fittings	14047
A55	21	089	1861	Documents	Letters In	Thomas Stokes, 100 Collins Street East, Melbourne	letter enclosing receipt for delivery of press as BMI has offered to get overcharge returned. Also giving assurance that press will arrive safely in box.		14047	Fixtures & Fittings	14047
A56	22	08	1861	Documents	Letters In	Joseph Comb, Town Clerk, Town Hall, Ballarat	reply to BMI letter of 17th ult., notifying that the Municipal Coucil cannot make a Grant of money unless for a free public library.		14047	Library	14047
A57	30	08	1861	Documents	Letters In	John Cathie	offer of equipment for Institute purchase - price 15 pounds.		14047	Fixtures & Fittings	14047
A58	30	08	1861	Documents	Letters In	Samuel Birtchnell, Hon Secretary, Congregational Church	query re hire of hall for services		14047	Hall booking	14047
A59			1861	Documents	Reports	Library Committee	Report, 50 volumes of books purchased at auction 4 pounds, 3 shillings 11 pence.		14047	Library	14047
A60	06	09	1861	Documents	Reports	House Committee	Report Soiree & entertainment in aid of fund for ceiling in large hall; tables in Hall and Reading & Lecture Rooms; boiler and staircase and recommendations for entertainment.		14047	Soiree	14047
A61		09	1861	Documents	Specifications		Specifications for provision 5 dozen trestles. Sealed tenders to be sent to the Secretary by noon Thursday 19 September 1861.		14047	Fixtures & Fittings	14047
A62	06	09	1861	Documents	Letters In	W Detmold, Bookbinding Establishment, 35 Collins Street East, Melbourne	acknowledging receipt of draft for 13 pounds 11/6 settlement of account.		14047	Book binding	14047
A63	06	09	1861	Documents	Letters In	J. Robson, Hon Secretary, Philharmonic Society Ballarat	enquiry re lowest charge available for hire of hall to Philharmonic Society.		14047	Hall booking	14047
A64	09	09	1861	Documents	Letters In	Ballarat Horticultural Society	requiring use of No 1 class room		14047	Lectures and classes	14047
A65	10	09	1861	Documents	Letters In	Sir Redmond Barry, Carlton Gardens, Melbourne	letter of apology unable to attend soiree.		14047	Soiree	14047
A66	10	09	1861	Documents	Letters In	V Pyke MLA Clovernook Prahran	Acceptance of invitation to soiree		14047	Soiree	14047
A67	16	09	1861	Documents	Letters In	Sir William F. Stawell, Supreme Court , Melbourne	Inability to attend soiree		14047	Soiree	14047
A68	16	09	1861	Documents	Letters In	William Dick Glendaruel, Hon. Secretary, Mechanics Institute, Coghill's Creek	Requesting rules of Institute		14047	Constitution (Rules)	14047
A69	17	09	1861	Documents	Letters In	A T Turner, Philharmonic Society, Lyons Street , Ballarat	To perform at soiree. Will furnish music at later date.		14047	Soiree	14047
A70	18	09	1861	Documents	Letters In	J W M Worthington, Agent, Ballarat Brass Band, Main Road, Ballarat	Provision of entertainment at soiree.		14047	Soiree	14047
A71	19	09	1861	Documents	Letters In	Heard J Reid, Specimen Hill,	Quote of 12 pounds 9/- for supply of 60 trestle tables.		14047	Quote	14047
A72	19	09	1861	Documents	Letters In	W Smeaton, Ballarat	Quote of 11 pounds 15/- for supply of 60 trestle tables, and specifications and materials for including lid for boiler.		14047	Quote	14047
A73	19	09	1861	Documents	Letters In	William T Burrows, Ballarat	Quote of 15 pounds 11/8 for supply of 60 trestle tables		14047	Quote	14047
A74	19	09	1861	Documents	Letters In	Robert Ash, Builder, Humffray Street, Ballarat	Quote of 10 pounds 10/- for supply of 60 trestle tables		14047	Quote	14047
A75	18	09	1861	Documents	Letters In	Irving Glover & Co Builders Ballarat	Quote of 11 pounds 15/- for supply of 60 trestle tables		14047	Quote/Tender	14047
A76	19	09	1861	Documents	Letters In	Playdell and Clark Ballarat	Quote for supply of 60 trestle tables at approximately 3/1 each. They could be made of lighter materials at a cost of 2/7 each.		14047	Quote/Tender	14047
A77	20	09	1861	Documents	Reports	House Committee	Report , recommendations re Hall booking for Exhibition Committee, acceptance of quote for trestle tables and alteration of 2 classrooms into a library.		14047	Records	14047
A78	25	09	1861	Documents	Letters In	William Lloyd , Beechworth	Requesting return of books lent to Library 1859		14047	Books	14047
A79	23	09	1861	Documents	Letters In	John Victor, Ballarat	Re class fees and teacher remuneration		14047	Lectures and classes	14047
A80	23	09	1861	Documents	Letters In	William Stokes, 100 Collins Street, East Melbourne	Re broken press. Offer of supply of smaller press.		14047	Fixtures & Fittings	14047
A81	03	01	1862	Documents	Letters In	William Dimsey	reply to request for resignation		14047	Staff	14047
A82	03	01	1862	Documents	Reports	Lecture and Class committee	Report re postponements programme and fees		14047	Lectures and classes	14047
A83	07	01	1862	Documents	Letters In	Ballarat Stationery Warehouse, Lydiard Street, Ballarat	quote of 25/- for printing 100 receipt forms on C.L. paper, or 20/- per 1000 above that number. 45/- for 2000 labels on best linted post and 20/- per 1000 above that number.		14047	Quote/Tender	14047
A84		01	1862	Documents	Letters In		Specifications for printing of receipts and labels		14047	Quote/Tender	14047
A85		01	1862	Documents	Letters In	Scott & Semple	quote for receipts books = 1 pound 12/-, 2000 labels 2 pounds 8/- and 1 pound per 1000 thereafter.		14047	Quote/Tender	14047
A86	21	011862	1862	Documents	Letters In	Charles Boyd	quote for receipt books and labels		14047	Quote/Tender	14047
A87	12	01	1862	Documents	Letters In	E Weber	offer of grand piano for 85 pounds stirling for purchase by Institute		14047	Fixtures & Fittings	14047
A88	15	011862	1862	Documents	Letters In	London Chartered Bank of Australia, Ballarat	Reminder that overdraft of 1370 pounds 1/- is in excess of the surety held by the bank. Please reduce as soon as possible		14047	Accounts	14047
A89	16	01	1862	Documents	Letters In	J Miller	Request to the House Committee for permission to sleep on premises. Will act as nightwatchman for the kindness.		14047	Mining Exchange	14047
A90	17	011862	1862	Documents	Letters In	N. W. Woods, Secretary Ballarat District Hospital	request use of lecture hall annual meeting, 9pm on 31st inst.		14047	Hall booking	14047
A91	17	01	1862	Documents	Reports	House Committee	report list of duties for secretarial position		14047	Staff	14047
A92	16	01	1862	Documents	Letters In	W L Higgans	W L Higgans resignation from committee		14047	Membership	14047
A93	28	01	1862	Documents	Letters In	R Manuel	lecture "Golden Pyramid" in pamphlet form		14047	Lectures and classes	14047
A94		01	1862	Documents	Letters In	Class Committee	Report French and singing classes		14047	Lectures and classes	14047
A95		01	1862	Documents	Records	Committee	Specifications of newspapers to be supplied to the Institute during 1862		14047	Library	14047
A96	04	02	1862	Documents	Letters In	Joseph Nelken	application for position of assistant		14047	Staff	14047
A97	05	02	1862	Documents	Letters In	Joseph Nelken	appointment as assistant		14047	Staff	14047
A98	07	02	1862	Documents	Letters In	Jospeh Nelken	withdrawal of application for position as assistant		14047	Staff	14047
A99	08	02	1862	Documents	Letters In	Benjamin Fryer	acceptance of position as assistant		14047	Staff	14047
A100	26	02	1862	Documents	Letters In	Julius Goldsticker	offer to conduct classes		14047	Lectures and classes	14047
A101	26	02	1862	Documents	Letters In	John W Butler, Western Academy, Drummond Street, Ballarat	application for position of teacher evening classes also sample of pupils' Monthly Reports		14047	Lectures and classes	14047
A102	26	02	1862	Documents	Letters In	James Dimelow, Township Commercial Academy of Ballarat	application for position of teacher evening classes		14047	Lectures and classes	14047
A103	27	02	1862	Documents	Letters In	William C Smith	Government funds approved for libraries. BMI apportioned the maximum of 200 pounds.		14047	Library	14047
A104	27	02	1862	Documents	Letters In	J Pitman, Chamber of Commerce, Geelong	Application for position of teacher evening classes		14047	Staff	14047
A105	28	02	1862	Documents	Reports		Report of Finance Committee - State of the Funds 8/2/1862		14047	Committees	14047
A106	25	03	1862	Documents	Letters In	Henry C Watson, Hon Secretary, Bible Society, Doveton Street, Ballarat	application for hiring of Hall for public meeting of the Bible Society.		14047	Hall booking	14047
A107	28	032	1862	Documents	Leases	Charles Stallard	Letter Charles Stallard consent required for cancellation of lease		14047	Letters In	14047
A108	28	02	1862	Documents	Letters In	John C St Quentin, Dawson Street, Ballarat	request hire of walls of corridor for advertising		14047	Wall advertising	14047
A109	28	03	1862	Documents	Records		Record of committee members attendance		14047	Committees	14047
A110	28	03	1862	Documents	Letters In	M Krietmayer, Adams Brothers Golden Cannister Tea Establishment, Armstrong Street, Ballarat	request forward memo to 124 Bourke Street East. Melbourne		14047	Mining Exchange	14047
A111		03	1862	Documents	Tenders		Specifications of firewood required by the Institute. Mr Charles Ivory's tender accepted at five shillings p/ton.		14047	Fixtures & Fittings	14047
A112	07	03	1862	Documents	Reports		Report of sub-committee appointed to enquire into the conduct of Joseph Harris, improperly removing books from the Library of BMI.		14047	Committees	14047
A113	02	04	1862	Documents	Letters In	M L Krietmayer	letter re deposit and change of room		14047	Hall booking	14047
A114	08	04	1862	Documents	Leases	Henry Cuthbert	re Lease agreement made between Charles Stallard and Samuel Lawrence Birtchnell. Can see no objection to Trustees of BMI giving their sanction if Mr Birtchnell pays the months rent due on 14th inst.		14047	Britannia	14047
A115	08	04	1862	Documents	Letters In	G W Rusden	offer to deliver one or two lectures in aid of the Shakespeare Memorial Fund		14047	Lectures and classes	14047
A116	12	04	1862	Documents	Letters In	Professor W E Hearn, University of Melbourne	reply to BMI letter of 9th inst, unable to accept of invitation		14047	Soiree	14047
A117	12	04	1862	Documents	Letters In	Honorable Richard Heales, Therry Street, Melbourne	regret unable to accept anniversary invitation		14047	Soiree	14047
A118	14	04004	1862	Documents	Letters In	G W Rusden	confirmation of and arrangements for lectures ""Shakespeare's Fools in As You Like It and King Lear"		14047	Lecture booking	14047
A119	15	04	1862	Documents	Tenders	E Taylor, Cabinet Maker, Peel Street, Ballarat	quote for supply of writing table as per drawing and specification 13 pounds 10 shillings.		14047	Fixtures & Fittings	14047
A120		04	1862	Documents	Tenders	John Rowen	Tender for preparation of writing table for 13 pounds.		14047	Fixtures & Fittings	14047
A121	17	04	1862	Documents	Letters In	George E Barton	acceptance of invitation to Soiree on Thursday, 6th May.		14047	Soiree	14047
A122	17	04	1862	Documents	Letters In	G W Rusden	further arrangements concerning lectures		14047	Lecture booking	14047
A123	19	04	1862	Documents	Letters In	R H Horne, Robe Street, St Kilda	enquiry re series of lectures		14047	Lectures and classes	14047
A124	19	04	1862	Documents	Letters In	J Noble Wilson 72 Collins Street Melbourne	offer to forward funds Melbourne Treasury holding for Institute		14047	Committees	14047
A125	21 04	04	1862	Documents	Letters In	Honorable Richard Heales Victoria Street Melbourne	acceptance of anniversary invitation		14047	Soiree	14047
A126	22	04	1862	Documents	Letters In	D Gillies MLA George Street Melbourne	acceptance anniversary soiree		14047	Soiree	14047
A127	20	04	1862	Documents	Letters In	Hon. Secretary Clunes Mechanics Institute	requesting copy of rules of Institute		14047	Constitution (Rules)	14047
A128	23	04	1862	Documents	Letters In	J. Noble Wilson Collins Street Melbourne	Request copy Catalogue for Institute		14047	Library	14047
A129	25	04	1862	Documents	Letters In	Rev. J. Dare, Geelong	Inability to accept invitation Soiree		14047	Soiree	14047
A130	25	04	1862	Documents	Letters In	Hon. Secretary Bible Society Ballarat	Hire of hall		14047	Hall booking	14047
A131	25	04	1862	Documents	Reports	Soiree Committee	Report Change of Date to Monday 5th May.		14047	Soiree	14047
A132	00	00	1862	Documents	Reports		List Students Singing Class		14047	Lectures and classes	14047
A133	25	04	1862	Documents	Reports	Soiree Committee	Admission tickets 2/6 per person. Tenders for refreshments be called for. Committee to wait at tables. Mr. Turner be asked to present musical entertainment. Following gentlemen be invited to attend Rev. Joseph Dare, Hon. J. Servia, R. Heales, Prof. Hearne, G.E.Barton Esq., and the members for Ballarat.		14047	Soiree	14047
A134	25	04	1862	Documents	Letters In	R Chapple Raglan Street	Tender Soiree Tea at 1/4 per person.		14047	Soiree	14047
A135	26	04	1862	Documents	Letters In	James Service Melbourne	Inability to Accept Invitation Soiree		14047	Soiree	14047
A136	27	04	1862	Documents	Letters In	W B Withers "Star" office	Late return of Book		14047	Library	14047
A137	30	04	1862	Documents	Letters In	Rev. J Dare Geelong	Inability to Accept Invitation Soiree		14047	Soiree	14047
A138	0130	05	1862	Documents	Letters In	Delmold Melbourne	Repair of Books without delay		14047	Books	14047
A139	30	05	1862	Documents	Reports	House Committee	Specifications for printing required for 1862-63. Tenders invited. Recommendation that lecture room be hired to Mr. Turner for singing class at 2 pounds, providing Institute members be admitted to half price.		14047	Reports	14047
A140	30	05	1862	Documents	Reports	Class and Lecture Committee	Lecturers to be Invited - Messrs. D. Blair, J. Fawkner, R. Birnie, Rev, N. Henderson, J. Potter, G. Verdon and J. Smith.		14047	Lectures and classes	14047
A141	07	06	1862	Documents	Agreements	Thomas Chuck	Agreement Thomas Chuck Hire of Hall at 10 pounds first six nights, nine pounds second six nights, eight pounds third six nights, seven pounds for fourth six nights.		14047	Hall booking	14047
A142	18	06	1862	Documents	Reports	House Committee	Planking of Footpath by Mes. Lister & Birtchnell Supply Firewood at 6/- per ton Book order list		14047	Reports	14047
A143	20	06	1862	Documents	Invoices	A L Turner, James Bolster,	Soiree Accounts to be Paid: A L Turner, James Bolster 10/- each		14047	Soiree	14047
A144	00	06	1862	Documents	Pamphlets (Brochures)	Secretary Mechanics Institute	Draft Circular outlining the advantages of the Institute to the community of Ballarat.		14047	Membership	14047
A145	00	06	1862	Documents	Inventories		List of Library Books		14047	Books	14047
A146	00	06	1862	Documents	Library Records		Ballot Paper Election of Assistant		14047	Staff	14047
A147	00	06	1862	Documents	Accounting		Estimate of Receipts and Expenditure 1861-1862		14047	Records	14047
A148	25	09	1861	Documents	Letters In	Miss Cazaly	concert performance if Mr King's Piano is available for the evening		14047	Soiree	14047
A149	25	09	1861	Documents	Letters In	P H Wise Sands Kenny & Co Victoria Stationery Warehouse, Collins Street, Melbourne	Settlement of Account		14047	Accounts	14047
A150	27	09	1861	Documents	Letters In	William M Brown Ballarat	Quote for Supply Newspapers Magazines for 20 pounds		14047	Quote	14047
A151	25	09	1861	Documents	Letters In	William M K Vale, Sturt Street	Quote for Supply Magazines etc.		14047	Quote	14047
A152	27	09	1861	Documents	Letters In	William Johnson CE	Enquiring Cost of Hall for Mining Lectures		14047	Lectures and classes	14047
A153	27	09	1861	Documents	Letters In	Rev. Alex Gosman, Ballarat	Provision of Sound Screen for Better Accoustics in Hall		14047	Fixtures & Fittings	14047
A154	27	09	1861	Documents	Letters In	Henry R Caselli, Architect, Ballarat	Proposed Ladies Retiring Room plans		14047	Fixtures & Fittings	14047
A155	30	09	1861	Documents	Letters In	H B Withers, Ballarat	Use of Lecture Room Free of Charge		14047	Lectures and classes	14047
A156	30	09	1861	Documents	Letters In	Charles R Pascoe, Hon Secretary Mechanics Institute, Avoca	Request Copy Form Registration of Books		14047	Books	14047
A157	30-	09	1861	Documents	Inventories		Rough Draft Book Order		14047	Books	14047
A158	30	09	1861	Documents	Inventories		Supplementary List of Books		14047	Books	14047
A159	01	10	1861	Documents	Letters In	John Lewis, Ballarat	Quote for carpentry work for 41 pounds 15/-		14047	Quote/Tender	14047
A160	02	10	1861	Documents	Letters In	James Buley	quote for carpentry work at 49 pounds		14047	Quote/Tender	14047
A161	01	10	1861	Documents	Letters In	A R Watson, Ballarat	Tender Work Institute for 49 pounds		14047	Quote/Tender	14047
A162	01	10	1861	Documents	Letters In	Gibson & Northeast, Ascot Street, Ballarat	Tender Stairs and Partition for 60 pounds 10/-		14047	Quote/Tender	14047
A163	01	10	1861	Documents	Letters In	J Futcher & Co Plumbers, Mair Street, Ballarat	Tender Iron Roofing for Staircase for 14 pounds		14047	Quote/Tender	14047
A164	01	10	1861	Documents	Letters In	Playdell & Clark, Builers, Ballarat	Tender Additons to Institute for 60 pounds		14047	Quote/Tender	14047
A165	01	10	1861	Documents	Letters In	Richard Milverton, Ballarat	Tender Carpentry Work Stairs etc. for 44 dollars		14047	Quote/Tender	14047
A166	01	10	1861	Documents	Letters In	Hon. Vincent Pyke, Clovernook, Prahran	Subject Matter of Address Soiree		14047	Soiree	14047
A167	02	10	1861	Documents	Letters In	The Proprietors, Hargreaves & Co., Journal of Commerce, 16 Elizabeth Street, Melbourne	Account for Subscription to the '"Journal of Commerce" for six months.		14047	Subscriptions	14047
A168	02	10	1861	Documents	Letters In	Proprietors of Age Office, Melbourne	Cost of Supplying Newspaper		14047	Subscriptions	14047
A169	04	10	1861	Documents	Letters In	Charles Stallard, Ballarat	Transfer Membership		14047	Membership	14047
A170	11	10	1861	Documents	Letters In	Dr William Hickson	Hire of Lecture Room		14047	Lectures and classes	14047
A171	14	10	1861	Documents	Hall Bookings	J W M Worthington, Secretary, Ballarat Brass Band	Enquiry re Ballarat Brass Band Band Hire of Hall for Dance		14047	Letters In	14047
A172	14	10	1861	Documents	Letters In	A R Hall, Secretary, Court Unity, Acient Order Foresters, Ballarat	A R Hall Secretary Court Unity A O F Change of Meeting Date		14047	Meetings	14047
A173	16	10	1861	Documents	Letters In	A R Hall, Secretary, Court Unity, Acient Order Foresters, Ballarat	A R Hall Secretary Court Unity A O F Postponement of Meeting		14047	Meetings	14047
A174	219	10	1861	Documents	Letters In	A Sheard, 83 St John Street , West Smithfiled, London	Non Delivery Magazine 'Scotsman'.		14047	Subscriptions	14047
A175	21	10	1861	Documents	Tenders	Robert Park, Ballarat	Tender for Stairway 59 pounds.		14047	Quote/Tender	14047
A176	23	10	1861	Documents	Letters In	R Brough Smyth, Mining Department, Melbourne	Arrangements for lecture		14047	Lectures and classes	14047
A177	25	10	1861	Documents	Letters In	W H Batten, Secretary, Mechanics Institute, Ballarat	Request to BMI Committee for Leave of Absence		14047	Staff	14047
A178	25	10	1861	Documents	Reports		Report House Committee English Newspapers		14047	Committees	14047
A179	26	10	1861	Documents	Letters In	R H Horne, Robe Street, St Kilda	Lecture Synopsis "On the Courses of Success in Life" and "On the Great Fairs and Market Shows".		14047	Lectures and classes	14047
A180	13	11	1861	Documents	Letters In	London Chartered Bank of Australia, Ballarat Branch	Notification of Account Overdrawn		14047	Accounts	14047
A181	09	12	1861	Documents	Letters In	R Manuel, Fitzroy, Melbourne	Delivery of Lecture		14047	Lectures and classes	14047
A182	10	12	1861	Documents	Letters In	A T Turner, Lyons Street, Ballarat	Hire Hall for Denominational Schools Singing		14047	Hall booking	14047
A183	12	12	1861	Documents	Letters In	H R Till, Acting Secretary, Court Unity, Ancient Order Foresters, Ballarat	Notification of cessation of Hire of Room		14047	Room booking	14047
A184	30	11	1861	Documents	Letters In	T P Hill, 181 Victoria Parade, Melbourne	proposed Elocutionary Entertainments		14047	Lectures and classes	14047
A185	26	12	1861	Documents	Letters In	T P Hill, 181 Victoria Parade, Melbourne	responce to BMI letter re proposed Elocutionary Entertainments with terms of 5 pounds 5 shillings plus expenses.		14047	Lectures and classes	14047
A186	26	12	1861	Documents	Letters In	G F Fowler, 5 Northampton Place, Hackney Road, London N.E.	Supply Papers and confirming Draft of 5 pounds received.		14047	Subscriptions	14047
A187	09	05	1864	Documents	Letters In	John Pounceby, 71 Collins Street, Melbourne	Book binding costs		14047	Book binding	14047
A188	09	05	1864	Documents	Letters In	Hugh Sutherland, Bank of Victoria, Ballarat	Agree to act as one of Auditors for BMI accounts.		14047	Accounts	14047
A189	10	05	1864	Documents	Letters In	Thomas Randall, Ballarat	Membership Subscription		14047	Membership	14047
A190	11	05	1864	Documents	Letters In	G Coppin, Gardiners Creek Road, Melbourne	Cancellation of Reservation		14047	Hall booking	14047
A191	18	05	1864	Documents	Letters In	S Cooper, Secretary, Manchester Unity Independent Order of Odd Fellows (MUIOOF) Ballarat	Hall booking for Concert Benefit Ballarat Orphans Asylum		14047	Hall booking	14047
A192	20	05	1864	Documents	Letters In	B J Figgis, Lydiard Street, Ballarat	"Tonic Sol Fa Singing Class" Rental Class Room		14047	Lectures and classes	14047
A193	20	05	1864	Documents	Letters In	Robert Nowalner, Hon. Secretary, Harmonica Society, Ballaarat	Reply to BMI letter unable to accept Terms Offered		14047	Lectures and classes	14047
A194	26	05	1864	Documents	Letters In	G F Fowler, 14 Approach Road, Victoria Park, London N.E.	Shipment of Order		14047	Books	14047
A195	28	04	1864	Documents	Letters In	James Curtis, Market Square, Ballarat	Printing Rates		14047	Printing	14047
A196	27	05	1864	Documents	Letters In	J A Doane Ballaarat	Requesting Rental Reduction Juvenile Concerts		14047	Hall booking	14047
A197	31	05	1862	Documents	Letters In	Henry Short Snr, Carlton Street, Carlton Gardens, Melbourne	Account for carriage and Cleaning of Pictures.		14047	Accounts	14047
A198	02	06	1864	Documents	Letters In	Maryborough and Dunnolly Advertiser	Supply of Maryborough & Dunolly Advertiser		14047	Subscriptions	14047
A199	08	06	1864	Documents	Letters In	Edward Moore, Secretary, Ballarat District Hospital	Hire of Lecture Room		14047	Hall booking	14047
A200	17	06	1864	Documents	Letters In	George A Jeffery, Hon. Secretary, Deniliquin Mechanics	Request for Copy of BMI Rules and Regulations to use as a guide.		14047	Constitution (Rules)	14047
A201	18	06	1864	Documents	Letters In	Edward Moore Secretary Ballarat District Hospital	Change of Date for lecture room booking from 22nd June to 5th July		14047	Room booking	14047
A202	26	06	1864	Documents	Letters In	Denman Mason Beaufort Mechanics Institute	Requesting Copy Rules and Regulations		14047	Constitution (Rules)	14047
A203	22	06	1864	Documents	Letters In	Alex W Hart North Ballarat School Soldiers Hill	Resignation as night class instructor		14047	Lectures and classes	14047
A204	24	06	1864	Documents	Letters In	James Bennett The Race Store	Various Suggestions for Improvement		14047	Library	14047
A205	24	06	1864	Documents	Letters In	C Anderson Ballarat	Offer Teach Drawing or French Evening Classes		14047	Lectures and classes	14047
A206	24	06	1864	Documents	Correspondence	General Post Office Melbourne	Establishment Receiving Box at Mechanics' Institute too expensive		14047	Letters In	14047
A207	26	06	1864	Documents	Letters In	Alex W Hart, Brougham Street	Acknowledge your acceptance of my resignation. Will forward list of pupils to you tomorrow		14047	Lectures and classes	14047
A208	28	06	1864	Documents	Letters In	Charles Harris Barkly Street West	Offer Publish List Meetings Lectures etc. to be sent in daily via Mr. Windle of Ballarat		14047	Lectures and classes	14047
A209	28	06	1864	Documents	Letters In	Samuel Tolliday, Smythesdale Advocate	Supply Newspapers daily via Mr. Windle of Ballarat		14047	Library	14047
A210	28	06	1864	Documents	Letters In	Alex W Hart Brougham Street North Ballarat	Enclosed copy of the School Role showing full particulars of names, fees, dates etc.		14047	Lectures and classes	14047
A211	29	06	1864	Documents	Letters In	George A Jeffery, Hon. Secretary, Deniliquin Mechanics' Institute	Receipt Rules and Regulations		14047	Constitution (Rules)	14047
A212	30	06	1864	Documents	Letters In	J Moore Chief Secretary's Office Melbourne	Supply Copies Acts of Parliament		14047	Library	14047
A213	05	07	1864	Documents	Letters In	Stephen Cooper Secretary Benevolent Asylum Ballaarat	Hire Lecture Room		14047	Room booking	14047
A214	08	07	1864	Documents	Letters In	C Anderson Ballarat	Offer to take charge of evening drawing class		14047	Lectures and classes	14047
A215	11	071864	1864	Documents	Letters In	B Fryer Geelong	Application extension of Leave		14047	Staff	14047
A216	12	07	1864	Documents	Letters In	William ? General Post Office Melbourne	Apology Delay Deliver Newspapers		14047	Library	14047
A217	15	07	1864	Documents	Letters In	Robert Lewis, Sturt Street, Ballaarat	Presentation 1862 Gold Fields Statistics Map		14047	Library	14047
A218	18	07	1864	Documents	Letters In	W Telfer Reiter Ararat	Hall Booking - Birch's Holiday Trip		14047	Hall booking	14047
A219	18	07	1864	Documents	Letters In	B Fryer Geelong	Returning to Ballaarat 20th July		14047	Staff	14047
A220	19	07	1864	Documents	Correspondence	H M Greenfield London Chartered Bank of Australia Ballaarat Branch	1300 pounds due today, Please call at earliest convenience		14047	Accounts	14047
A221	20	07	1864	Documents	Letters In	Thomas Groves Government Printing Office	Apology for Delay Supplying Catalogue of Minerals		14047	Books	14047
A222	19	07	1864	Documents	Letters In	Mrs. Samuel Butler, British Hotel	Proposal to give lecture		14047	Lectures and classes	14047
A223	24	07	1864	Documents	Letters In	N E Love, 93 Flinders Street,,East Melbourne	Payment Debt		14047	Accounts	14047
A224	21	07	1864	Documents	Letters In	Augustus Tulk, Librarian, Melbourne Public Library	Acknowledging receipt of Catalogue of BMI Library and Report Ballaarat Mechanics' Institute		14047	Library	14047
A225	23	07	1864	Documents	Letters In	W Telfer Keith, Pleasant Creek - Agent for Mr Birch	Accepting terms for room booking for 3 nights for lectures Birch's Holiday Trip. 2 pounds deposit enclosed.		14047	Lecture booking	14047
A226	25	07	1864	Documents	Letters In	Smythesdale Mechanics Institute	Enquiry re whether BMI receives any Borough Council Donations		14047	Grants	14047
A227	03	08	1864	Documents	Letters In	W.T. Keith, Clunes (Agent for Birch)	Requesting confirmation of receipt of 2 pounds deposit for Hall Booking		14047	Hall booking	14047
A228	05	08	1864	Documents	Letters In	Mrs Butler, Rising Sun Hotel	re Hire of Long Room		14047	Hall booking	14047
A229	11	08	1864	Documents	Letters In	Heath and Cordell, Geelong	Re Specimen Books Left Behind		14047	Book binding	14047
A230	19	08	1864	Documents	Letters In	J W Butler, Raglan Street, Ballarat	re Sale of Tickets		14047	Art Union	14047
A231	18	08	1864	Documents	Letters In	O S Cressy, Geelong	Enquiry re Entertainment at Institute		14047	Mining Exchange	14047
A232	19	08	1864	Documents	Letters In	William Benson and Richard Barker, Hon Secretaries, Ballaarat Total Abstinence Society	Hall booking for public meeting evenings of 13th and 14th September.		14047	Hall booking	14047
A233	25	08	1864	Documents	Letters In	W S Rowe Maguire and Co, 26 King Street, Melbourne	referring to BMI letter of 24th acknowledging receipt of Magazines, but noting postage stamps were not enclosed as mentioned.		14047	Library	14047
A234	19	08	1864	Documents	Letters In	W S Rowe, Maguire and Co, 26 King Streeet, Melbourne	Supply of Harpers Journals.		14047	Library	14047
A235	10	09	1864	Documents	Letters In	W S Rowe, Maguire and Co, 26 King Streeet, Melbourne	Exchange for 5 pounds 18 shillings credited to BMI account. American agent arranged for subscription to Army & Navy Journal.		14047	Library	14047
A236	14	09	1864	Documents	Letters In	R Brough Smyth, Office of Mines	Circular Information 'Apparatus for Prevention of Accidents in lifting and lowering Cages in Mining Shafts' with Plans and Model		14047	Mining Exchange	14047
A237	15	09	1864	Documents	Letters In	John W Butler, Raglan Street, Ballarat	application to appointment of Teacher to the Evening School.		14047	Lectures and classes	14047
A238	17	09	1864	Documents	Letters In	W Detmold, Melbourne	Supply Dicker's Mining Records		14047	Library	14047
A239	22	09	1864	Documents	Letters In	W Detmold, 35 Collins Street, Melbourne	re Payment of Account		14047	Accounts	14047
A240	24	09	1864	Documents	Letters In	O S Cressy, Kyneton	Reservations cost of hiring hall and Entertainment Programme		14047	Hall booking	14047
A241	26	09	1864	Documents	Letters In	John Bunyan McCure, 28 Moore Street ,Fitzroy	Lecture Tour Enquiries		14047	Lecture booking	14047
A242	28	09	1864	Documents	Letters In	R Clark, Manager, Sun Office, Main Road, Ballarat	Circular requesting Institute to advertise in Sun newspaper		14047	Advertisement	14047
A243	28	09	1864	Documents	Telegram	Cressy, Sandhurst	Hall booking 19-30 October.		14047	Hall booking	14047
A244	28	09	1864	Documents	Letters In	Richard C Stone	regarding return by son of Macaulay Volume 1		14047	Library	14047
A245	29	09	1864	Documents	Letters In	Hon Secretary, Ballarat Vocal Union	agreeing to give concert performance		14047	Hall booking	14047
A246	29	09	1864	Documents	Letters In	W Wicking, Hon Secretary, Ballarat Harmonic Society	enquiring after weekly use of Hall for Harmonic Society practices.		14047	Hall booking	14047
A247	04	10	1864	Documents	Letters In	Joseph Comb, Town Clerk, Town Hall Ballarat	advising permission soil pipe to Albert Street declined		14047	Mining Exchange	14047
A248	06	10	1864	Documents	Letters In	John Bunyan McCure	confirming Hall reservation		14047	Hall booking	14047
A249	07	10	1864	Documents	Letters In	W F Pleydell	requesting permission to borrow reference volume from library		14047	Library	14047
A250	10	10	1864	Documents	Letters In	Professor M H Irving	stating inability to attend Annual Festival		14047	Mining Exchange	14047
A251	11	10	1864	Documents	Letters In	Hon. G Verdon, The Treasury	Acceptance of invitation to Annual Festival		14047	Soiree	14047
A252	11	10	1864	Documents	Letters In	John Bunyan McCure, Geelong	cancellation of reservation for one night		14047	Hall booking	14047
A253	02	11	1864	Documents	Letters In	George Case Old White Hart Hotel, Bourke Street, Melbourne	re terms hall bookings		14047	Hall booking	14047
A254	02	11	1864	Documents	Letters In	Hon. J McCrae Melbourne	will "If possible" attend soiree		14047	Soiree	14047
A255	04	11	1864	Documents	Letters In	George Case Old White Hart Hotel Bourke Street Melbourne	deposit 5 pounds and extension booking		14047	Hall booking	14047
A256	04	11	1864	Documents	Letters In	William M K Vale Ballarat	acceptance invitation soiree		14047	Soiree	14047
A257	04	11	1864	Documents	Letters In	S F Schrader Ballaarat	re Harpist offered to replace pianist. Mr. Peters will officiate on the night.		14047	Soiree	14047
A258	05	11	1864	Documents	Letters In	Henry R Caselli Architect Ballarat	withdrawal ball committee		14047	Committees	14047
A259	07	11	1864	Documents	Letters In	John Lowe Geelong	inability to attend on Thursday evening		14047	Soiree	14047
A260	08	11	1864	Documents	Letters In	Robert L J Ellery Observatory Melbourne	lecture equipment mining and engineering		14047	Lectures and classes	14047
A261	10	11	1864	Documents	Letters In	Sam L Birtchnell	re review charges		14047	Hall booking	14047
A262	10	11	1864	Documents	Letters In	James H Melvyn Christy's Minstrels	hall reservation		14047	Hall booking	14047
A263	19	11	1864	Documents	Letters In	G O Rutter Lydiard Street	reservation of hall		14047	Hall booking	14047
A264	19	11	1864	Documents	Letters In	James H Melvyn Christy's Minstrels Shamrock Hotel, Sandhurst	confirmation reservation		14047	Hall booking	14047
A265	24	11	1864	Documents	Letters In	George Case Old White Hart Hotel Bourke Street Melbourne	alteration booking		14047	Hall booking	14047
A266	28	11	1864	Documents	Letters In	Dr W H Whitcombe Ballarat District Hospital	re St Peter's Church Committee meeting. Funds derived from which will be put toward the St. Peter's Church Building Fund.		14047	Hall booking	14047
A267	02	12	1864	Documents	Letters In	M Baker Temperance Hotel Castlemaine	requesting Mr. Batten to use his influence with Borough of Ballarat Town Clerk for information re the payment of the License Inspector. Mr. Baker wishes to put a motion Castlemaine Council to "put down" the selling of sly grog in Castlemaine		14047	Letters In	14047
A268	03	12	1864	Documents	Letters In	J W H Melvyn Christy's Minstrels Colonial Tour	remitting advertising posters - Charlwood & Sons Booksellers Burke Street		14047	Advertisement	14047
A269	06	12	1864	Documents	Letters In	J W H Melvyn Christy's Minstrels Geelong	Further letter J W H Melvyn Christy's Minstrels Geelong notification parcel posters and newspaper advertising sent		14047	Advertisement	14047
A270	07	12	1864	Documents	Letters In	J. Moore, Chief Secretary's Office Melbourne	enclosed copy of report of South Australian Institute for distribution to Literary Societies		14047	Reports	14047
A271	08	12	1864	Documents	Letters In	Walter Sherwin Commercial Hotel Belfast	request hall reservation reply to Post Office Portland		14047	Hall booking	14047
A272	10	12	1864	Documents	Letters In	George Case Old White Hart Hotel Bourke Street Melbourne	costs terms and duration Lister's Opera Troup reservation		14047	Hall booking	14047
A273	21	12	1864	Documents	Letters In	William H Elston Hon Secretary Carngham Mechanics'	pamphlets for distribution		14047	Advertisement	14047
A274	23	12	1864	Documents	Letters In	Benjamin Fryer Mechanics' Institute	request extra salary due lateness entertainment performances in hall		14047	Staff	14047
A275	26	12	1864	Documents	Letters In	James H Melvyn Christy's Minstrels Daylesford	curtains left in Ballarat after use of hall request forward Melbourne		14047	Hall booking	14047
A276	28	12	1864	Documents	Letters In	Henry Condukes Secretary Benevolent Asylum Ballarat	enquire hire lecture room annual meeting		14047	Room booking	14047
A277	28	12	1864	Documents	Letters In	Wilson & Mackinnon, The Argus Office	Argus newspaper will be charged at half price until 1.1.1886 when it will be be supplied at full cost.		14047	Accounts	14047
A278	10	01	1865	Documents	Letters In	M C McTaggart 73 Webb Street Fitzroy	membership details Joseph McTaggart		14047	Membership	14047
A279	11	01	1865	Documents	Letters In	E Amery George Street East Melbourne	request music hall terms and perfomer requirements		14047	Hall booking	14047
A280	19	01	1865	Documents	Letters In	Charles I Burrows Secretary Ballarat District Hospital	reservation room for meeting		14047	Room booking	14047
A281	20	01	1865	Documents	Letters In	Mrs Silverlock Red Hill Gallery Main Road	seeking reduction hall costs		14047	Hall booking	14047
A282	23	01	1865	Documents	Letters In	W Shield Summers' Studio Collins Street East Melbourne	enquiry exhibition		14047	Room booking	14047
A283	23	01	1865	Documents	Letters In	London Chartered Bank of Australia Ballarat	account due		14047	Accounts	14047
A284	31	01	1865	Documents	Letters In	Assistant Commissioner Office Lands and Survey	Bust of Richard Heales to be collected for placement in the reading room of the institute		14047	Fixtures & Fittings	14047
A285	03	02	1865	Documents	Letters In	Joseph Garrett Ligar Street	request borrow art journal library		14047	Books	14047
A286	06	02	1865	Documents	Letters In	R Wicking Harmonic Society	Letter R Wicking Harmonic Society hall reservation Christmas Day		14047	Hall booking	14047
A287	08	02	1865	Documents	Letters In	Henry Archer Registrar Generar's Office Melbourne	request remittance Public Libraries Return		14047	Reports	14047
A288	11	02	1865	Documents	Agreements	Alfred Phillips Ballarat	agreeing retention diorama and fixtures until payment found		14047	Fixtures & Fittings	14047
A289	14	02	1865	Documents	Letters In	J Moore Chief Secretary's Office Melbourne	duplicate copy application form		14047	Letters In	14047
A290	15	02	1865	Documents	Letters In	William W K Vale Library Parliament Melbourne	application grant		14047	Grants	14047
A291	17	02	1865	Documents	Letters In	Louis L Smith	request to hire class room for 2 pounds for consulting patients		14047	Room booking	14047
A292	24	02	1865	Documents	Letters In	Dr L L Smith	request answer previous letter (A290)		14047	Room booking	14047
A293	24	02	1865	Documents	Letters In	William Henry Archer Registrar General's Office Melbourne	statistical return		14047	Statistics	14047
A294	28	02	1865	Documents	Letters In	W Alexander Polytechnics Hall Melbourne	Hall reservation re Edith Palmerston		14047	Hall booking	14047
A295	03	03	1865	Documents	Letters In	Dr W P Whitcomb Ballarat Hospital	requesting large room volunteer concert and ball		14047	Hall booking	14047
A296	03	03	1865	Documents	Letters In	Thomas Cornish	Complaint re notice to quit office		14047	Office rentals	14047
A297	06	03	1865	Documents	Letters In	Thomas C Thomas Proprietor Waxworks Creswick	hire of lecture room		14047	Room booking	14047
A298	08	03	1865	Documents	Letters In	Dr Whitcomb Ballarat Hospital	reserving hall two lecture rooms and reading room		14047	Hall booking	14047
A299	13	03	1865	Documents	Letters In	H C Smith Victoria Fire Insurance Ballarat	chimney inspection - insurance policy		14047	Structural report	14047
A300	21	03	1865	Documents	Letters In	William M K Vale Chief Secretary Melbourne	reminder to send money 'on account'		14047	Accounts	14047
A301	22	03	1865	Documents	Letters In	Chatwin and Tarrant proprietors Clunes Gazette	will supply 'Clunes Gazette' regularly on receipt of 12 months postage		14047	Library	14047
A302	27	03	1865	Documents	Letters In	James H Melvyn Christys Minstrels	request to hire hall Easter week		14047	Hall booking	14047
A303	30	03	1865	Documents	Letters In	Under Treasurer Treasury Melbourne	notification No. 1979 letter transferred Chief Secretary		14047	Accounts	14047
A304	30	03	1865	Documents	Letters In	James W Melvyn Christys Minstrels Melbourne	confirmation hall reservations		14047	Hall booking	14047
A305	31	03	1865	Documents	Letters In	J Moore Chief Secretary's Office Melbourne	grant of 200 pounds awarded to Mechanics Institute		14047	Accounts	14047
A306	04	04	1865	Documents	Letters In	Joseph G Johnson Mount Rowan	return deposit paid junior subscription		14047	Membership	14047
A307	04	04	1865	Documents	Letters In	John N Smith Director Christys Minstrels Haymarket Theatre Melbourne	reservations Easter		14047	Hall booking	14047
A308	07	04	1865	Documents	Letters In	Charles I Burrows Secretary Ballarat District Hospital	reservation lecture room		14047	Room booking	14047
A309	12	04	1865	Documents	Letters In	Alfred Mathews Band of Hope	requesting loan of institute banneretts for picnic		14047	Fixtures & Fittings	14047
A310	12	04	1865	Documents	Letters In	Alfred Miller Hon Secretary Public Library Ballaarat East	loan tea and coffee urns pots hot water apparatus		14047	Fixtures & Fittings	14047
A311	25	04	1865	Documents	Letters In	John Christopher 232 Bourke Street East Melbourne	Emperor Napoleon's book Life of Julius Ceasar offer for sale		14047	Books	14047
A312	19	04	1865	Documents	Letters In	Thomas Mawson Melbourne	hall reservations Lancashire Bell Ringers		14047	Hall booking	14047
A313	19	04	1865	Documents	Letters In	J Moore Chief Secretary's Office	Letter J Moore Chief Secretary's Office incorrect signing account		14047	Accounts	14047
A314	27	04	1865	Documents	Memorandum		Copy letter sent members. promised subscriptions due		14047	Membership	14047
A315	02	205	1862	Documents	Letters In	James Figgis	unable audit suggest Mr Lake		14047	Accounts	14047
A316	08	05	1862	Documents	Letters In	James F Maguire and Co 26 King Street Melbourne	Harper's magazine despatched		14047	Library	14047
A317	03	05	1862	Documents	Letters In	J Peebles Colonial Bank of Australasia Ballaarat	agree to audit		14047	Accounts	14047
A318	08	05	1862	Documents	Letters In	Thomas Peterson Secretary Kyneton Mechanics Institute	list lecturers requested		14047	Lectures and classes	14047
A319	09`	05	1862	Documents	Letters In	J Noble Wilson 72 Collins Street Melbourne	supply catalogue Melbourne Library		14047	Library	14047
A320	14	05	1862	Documents	Letters In	A T Abel Ballarat	accept Honorary Life Member of Institute		14047	Membership	14047
A321	12	05	1862	Documents	Letters In	George Gellarty Proprietor Gippsland Times	supply newspapers		14047	Library	14047
A322	13	05	1862	Documents	Letters In	G E Gaskell Hon Secretary Fire Committee Main Road	request remission charges hall hire		14047	Hall booking	14047
A323	13	05	1862	Documents	Letters In	John Lockyer, Queens Head Hotel, Queens Street, Melbourne	request return book deposit in postage stamps		14047	Library	14047
A324	14	05	1862	Documents	Letters In	R H Horne, Robe Street, St Kilda	lecture on eyes attached		14047	Lecture booking	14047
A325	16	05	1862	Documents	Letters In	Andrew Anderson, Ballarat	Cheque for 10 pounds 10/- to purchase life membership of Institute		14047	Membership	14047
A326	16	05	1862	Documents	Letters In	W Detmold, Melbourne	supply books newpapers required receipt enclosed		14047	Library	14047
A327	19	05	1862	Documents	Letters In	Thomas Chuck ,Temperance Hall, Sandhurst	hire of hall		14047	Hall booking	14047
A328	21	05	1862	Documents	Letters In	M Campbell, Ballarat	presentation two volumes mechanical books		14047	Books	14047
A329	22	05	1862	Documents	Letters In	Thomas Chuck, Temperance Hall, Sandhurst	reply previous letter (A328)		14047	Hall booking	14047
A330	24	05	1861	Documents	Letters In	Thomas Chuck, Temperance Hall, Sandhurst	defer reservation until inspected		14047	Hall booking	14047
A331	26	05	1862	Documents	Letters In	Henry Rosales, Clunes	donation of copy of prize winning essay		14047	Library	14047
A332	1406	06	1862	Documents	Letters In	David Blair, Gore Street, Fitzroy	lectures and terms		14047	Lectures and classes	14047
A333	28	05	1862	Documents	Letters In	John Southern, Hon Secretary, Mechanics Institute Clunes	request copy accounting procedures		14047	Accounts	14047
A334	03	06	1862	Documents	Letters In	James Smith, Punch Office, Melbourne	suggested lectures		14047	Lectures and classes	14047
A335	03	06	1862	Documents	Lectures	George S Verdon, Houses of Parliament Melbourne	inability to lecture		14047	Lectures and classes	14047
A336	04	06	1862	Documents	Letters In	R Brough Smythe Mining Department Melbourne	supply two maps Ballarat mining district		14047	Library	14047
A337	04	06	1862	Documents	Letters In	T P Nile, 181 Victoria Parade, Melbourne	request hire hall terms		14047	Hall booking	14047
A338	10	06	1862	Documents	Letters In	J Bonwick, Buninyong	lecture and room booking		14047	Room booking	14047
A339	04	06	1862	Documents	Letters In	John Francis, Creswick Advertiser Office	supply newspapers per Cobb and Co and Post		14047	Library	14047
A340	13	06	1862	Documents	Letters In	Lister and others Ballarat	condition footpath in front of Mechanics Institute property		14047	Committees	14047
A341	20	06	1862	Documents	Letters In	W Detmold Melbourne	books sent Reynolds and Engles unable obtain copy newspaper		14047	Book binding	14047
A342	23	06	1862	Documents	Letters In	James F Maguire 26 King Street Melbourne	receipt catalogue and presentation books		14047	Books	14047
A343	24	06	1862	Documents	Letters In	Deutch Ballarat	presentation copy Directive		14047	Books	14047
A344	24	06	1862	Documents	Letters In	Stephen Cooper Secretary Benevolent Asylum Ballaarat	hire hall lecture - Rev. Mr. Parks		14047	Hall booking	14047
A345	24	06	1862	Documents	Letters In	Hon Secretary St Paul' Church committee Ballarat	hire hall bazaar		14047	Hall booking	14047
A346	25	06	1862	Documents	Letters In	G R Addison Empire Branch Office 477 George Street Sydney	Mr A Cubitt new owner request for payment of outstanding subscription		14047	Subscriptions	14047
A347	25	06	1862	Documents	Newspaper Items		Report R H Horne lecture St Kilda Town Hall		14047	Reports	14047
A348	25	06	1862	Documents	Notices		Advertising poster R H Horne lecture Mechanics Institute Melbourne		14047	Lectures and classes	14047
A349	25	06	1862	Documents	Letters In	John Francis Creswick and Clunes Advertiser Creswick	newspaper collection available Mechanics Institute		14047	Library	14047
A350	29	06	1862	Documents	Letters In	F C Mathison & Co Ovens Constitution Office Beechworth	supply newspaper		14047	Library	14047
A351	03	07	1862	Documents	Letters In	J W Butler Sturt Street	report evening classes		14047	Lectures and classes	14047
A352	04	07	1862	Documents	Letters In	A Sayers Hon Secretary Early Closing Association Ballarat	hire hall reduced terms		14047	Hall booking	14047
A353	05	07	1862	Books	Letters In	J Bonwick Castlemaine	hire hall lecture		14047	Room booking	14047
A354	05	07	1862	Documents	Letters In	Thomas Lang Ballarat	presentation specimen antimony ore Messrs Youle Coster Field Antimony Reef Heathcote		14047	Museum	14047
A355	07q	07	1862	Documents	Letters In	W Detmold Melbourne	missing book located account settled		14047	Books	14047
A356	12	07	1862	Documents	Letters In	Rev J E Brumby Melbourne	notification lecture subjects		14047	Lecture booking	14047
A357	16	07	1862	Documents	Letters In	Honorable Richard Heales Therry Street Melbourne	inability deliver lectures		14047	Lecture booking	14047
A358	16	07	1862	Documents	Letters In	Alexander G Morrison	Chess Club permanent use room		14047	Room booking	14047
A359	01	08	1862	Documents	Letters In	R H Horne Robe Street St Kilda	programme lectures		14047	Lectures and classes	14047
A360	02	08	1862	Documents	Letters In	A Smith	A Smith tender binding newspapers		14047	Quote	14047
A361	11	08	1862	Documents	Letters In	Miss F Everisle Nugget Hotel Smythesdale	reserve hall for lecture		14047	Hall booking	14047
A362	04	08	1862	Documents	Letters In	Hon Secretary Ballaarat Rangers Orderly Room Ballarat	payment of account		14047	Accounts	14047
A363	18	08	1862	Documents	Letters In	H J Newton King Post Master Ballaarat	acknowledge receipt letter and resolution		14047	Constitution (Rules)	14047
A364	22	08	1862	Documents	Letters In	G Cooper Prince of Wales Hotel Williamstown	hire of hall and terms		14047	Hall booking	14047
A365	22	08	1862	Documents	Letters In	A Smith	samples binding newspapers		14047	Quote	14047
A366	16	03	1877	Documents	Letters In	H.B. Shanessey Sandhurst Mechanics Institute and Free Library	Requesting information on Council Annual Grant,		14047	Accounts	14047
A367	23	03	1877	Documents	Letters In	Samuel Mullen, Bookseller, 55 & 57 Collins Street East, Melbourne	Information regarding book sales to the Ballarat Mechanics Institute		14047	Books	14047
A368	20	03	1877	Documents	Letters In	Samuel Mullen, Bookseller, 55 & 57 Collins Street East, Melbourne	Details on pricing of new and used books.		14047	Accounts	14047
A369	16	03	1877	Documents	Letters In	G F Fowler	Yours of Jan 24 with draft ten pounds. ? work next ?		14047	Receipt	14047
A370	08	01	1877	Documents	Letters In	Ballarat District Hospital, Incorporated. Chas. J. Burrows, Secretary.	Request room to hold Annual Meeting on Thursday 11th January 1887		14047	Room booking	14047
A371	02	01	1877	Documents	Letters In	Office of the Government Statist, H. H. Hayter	Request for BMI Statistics for 1876.		14047	Statistics	14047
A372	16	01	1877	Documents	Letters In	G. F. Fowler	Information regarding weekly edition of The Times and requesting decision from Mr. Batten Receipt for 10 pound draft		14047	Receipt	14047
A373	12	03	1874	Documents	Letters In	Railways and Roads Department, Spencer Street, John Heavento, Secretary	Confirmation of free rail travel and conveyance of exhibits for a Fine Arts exhibition to be held at the BMI		14047	Museum	14047
A374	26	01	1877	Documents	Letters In	W. H. Odgers, Under Secretary, Chief Secretary's Office, Melbourne	Public Library Grant information and requirements needed for a successful application.		14047	Library	14047
A375	07	01	1877	Documents	Letters In	I. Abraham. Shepperd St., Ballarat	An urgent request for ventilation in the reading room - by putting a hole in each chimney.		14047	Structural report	14047
A376	21	04	1874	Documents	Letters In	R.Twentyman Esq.	List of paintings,		14047	Reports	14047
A377	09	04	1874	Documents	Statutory Declaration	John Wooley Burtt Artist Melbourne	Property handed over to Mr. Batten is free from any Bill of Sale or other engagement to prevent my placing the same in his hands as security for an advance of one hundred and fifty pounds on my acceptance		14047	Museum	14047
A378	13	04	1877	Documents	Letters In	A "Well wisher"	Request to ensure that ventilation at talks/concerts etc is kept at a comfortable level.		14047	Soiree	14047
A379	15	03	1877	Documents	Letters In	James Smith, ? Office, Melbourne	Topics and arrangements for a lecture.		14047	Lecture booking	14047
A380	09	04	1877	Documents	Letters In	The School of Mines, Ballarat	How to achieve best outcome for Government Grant.		14047	Library	14047
A381	26	02	1877	Documents	Reports	John F. Spillman Auditor	Audit to 31st January 1877		14047	Accounts	14047
A382	24	02	1877	Documents	Letters In	J. G. Lennox, Sebastopol	Request from singing teacher to ascertain BMI terms to conduct singing lessons at the Institute.		14047	Lectures and classes	14047
A383	29	07	1873	Documents	Letters In	Chaplin & Rowe, Stock, Share & Exchange Brokers, 26 Queen Street, Melbourne	Cheque for 8 pounds 11/- being ticket sales for Art Union		14047	Art Union	14047
A384		07	1874	Documents	Letters In	? Elgin Street Carlton	Notice of loss of ticket No. 7252		14047	Art Union	14047
A385		07	1877	Documents	Letters In	W.S.Kessup	Sales sheet for sale of Art Union Tickets.		14047	Art Union	14047
A386	28	07	1874	Documents	Letters In	Joseph Day, Miller Nth Murchison	Enclosed cheque for one pound		14047	Accounts	14047
A387	29	07	1874	Documents	Letters In	George Chapman	Receipt for Art Union Tickets numbered 8026 - 8050		14047	Receipt	14047
A388	29	07	1874	Documents	Letters In	Alex Stephenson, Emerlad Hill	Sale of Art Union tickets		14047	Art Union	14047
A389				Documents	Letters In	F. R. Rentiers, Commerical Hotel, Bairnsdale	Remittance for tickets - request for 3 extra.		14047	Telegrams	14047
A390	27	07	1874	Documents	Letters In	W. Shenstone, Wahgunyah Victoria	Art Union tickets numbered 9541 - 9475 received		14047	Receipt	14047
A391	29	07	1874	Documents	Letters In	G.B. Johnston, Branxholme	Request for Ballarat Art Union Ticket		14047	Art Union	14047
A392	28	07	1874	Documents	Letters In	Sarah Holloway, Tabilk	Request for ticket (unspecified) if "not all sold".		14047	Art Union	14047
A393	30	07	1874	Documents	Letters In	W.I.L. Gordon, Taradale	Advising of tickets sold (25); request for more if drawing not immediate.		14047	Art Union	14047
A394	30	07	1874	Documents	Letters In	H.L.Raecke, Beechworth	Request for another book; notification of letter to follow.		14047	Telegrams	14047
A395	30	07	1874	Documents	Letters In	H.L. Raecke, Beechworth	Request for 1 or 2 more Ballarat Art Union ticket books; Books 9251/9275 & 9301/9325 already sold, cheque enclosed.		14047	Art Union	14047
A396	31	07	1874	Documents	Letters In	J. Rentiers, Commercial Hotel, Bairnsdale.	Request for ten (10) tickets; acknowledgement of request granted,		14047	Telegrams	14047
A397	31	07	1874	Documents	Letters In	H.Chisholm, Friday morning	Lack of own success in tickets sales		14047	Art Union	14047
A398	31	07	1874	Documents	Letters In	Patrick Reid, Oriental Bank Corporation, Beechworth	Return of ticket book 9326/50 intact from Eldorado		14047	Art Union	14047
A399	31	07	1874	Documents	Letters In	F. Kenliers, Esq.; Bairnsdale.	Response to letter of 29th re: tickets; Two letters and a cheque await; Issue of unsigned ticket butts.		14047	Art Union	14047
A400	31	07	1874	Documents	Letters In	H.L. Raecke, Beechworth	Receipt for 25 Art Union Tickets, #6701/6725.		14047	Art Union	14047
A401	28	07	1877	Documents	Letters In	Fred Hilton; 13a Cambridge Terrace, York St, Emerald Hill	Request to book Mechanic's Institute Hall, 13-20th August for Captain Hayward's Combination. (Margin note states hall already booked).		14047	Hall booking	14047
A402	28	07	1874	Documents	Letters In	A. Duthie, Ballarat	Cheque received for 80 pounds to credit of Melbourne account		14047	Receipt	14047
A403	31	07	1874	Documents	Letters Out	H.L. Raecke, Beechworth. (copy)	Book of tickets were sent on receipt of telegram. Cannot comment on your note referring to R.Centage due to absence of Mr. Batten. Over 700 tickets have been sold. Drawing is imminent		14047	Art Union	14047
A404	15	03	1877	Documents	Letters In	D.Robson, Specimen Hill	Offer of assistance; mention of "Sufferers by the late flood". Suggest defer matter for a short time.		14047	Lecture booking	14047
A405	12	03	1877	Documents	Letters In	George Reuirit (??), Ballarat	Requests advice on recovery of 9 pounds 10s (38 wks overdue rent) from Mr McGuire (?).		14047	Office rentals	14047
A406	31	07	1874	Documents	Letters In	James Lewis, 18 Little Lonsdale Street West	Did not intend to threaten; thinks it unfair that he is expected to take out fixtures after the tenant used them for so long. Please settle with Mr Carey, who will receipt the bill.		14047	Fixtures & Fittings	14047
A407	27	07	1874	Documents	Letters In	H(?). Kilmartin, Sheep Hills, Via Horsham.	Intention to become a member for Ballarat Art Union Drawing; enclosing one pound.		14047	Art Union	14047
A408	28	07	1874	Documents	Letters In	A. Garcia, 11 Chapel St, Prahran	Shall be in town tonight/tomorrow & will bring money owing, as does not believe in mailing money.		14047	Art Union	14047
A409	15	10	1872	Documents	Pamphlets (Brochures)		Testimonials to Mr J.M. Graham (reporter) from various individuals		14047	Reports	14047
A410	29	07	1873	Documents	Newspaper Items		Extract from The Mercury concerning address to Mr J.M. Graham (Head Schoolmaster, Queen's Asylum) upon retirement from position as Mercantile & Shipping reporter; also, Mr Graham's response.		14047	Reports	14047
A411	30	07	1874	Documents	Telegram	A.Marshall	Enquire immediately Frank Brown open for re-engagement at five pounds commencing Friday to play with Simpson.		14047	Room booking	14047
A412	30	07	1874	Documents	Telegram	J.C. Rainer (Shamrock Hotel) Landhurst.	America war diorama could appear Ballarat August 17th reply respecting engagement.		14047	Art Union	14047
A413	31	07	1874	Documents	Telegram	W. S. Kemp (70 ---?---) from W.H. Batten	Can't return till night too late for post-- papers in pocket unfortunately.		14047	Mining Exchange	14047
A414	30	05	1874	Documents	Letters In	J. Burtt, Melbourne	Loan of 35 pictures by J. Burtt to Mr Batten (as agent of Ballarat Mechanic's Institute) for prizes/purchase. Artists: Burtt, Buchner, Smith, Musin, Verloed, Haekensolner, Kraus, Durand, Haag, Bredel, Ville, Dietrich, Eddy, Shunfried, Cuberle, Eckel, Mader, Dolman, Robert, Bernard, Maroschek, Rich, Caroe, Stubbs		14047	Art Union	14047
A415	03	07	1874	Documents	Letters In	John F. Thomas, Daylesford	Ticket for Art Union show, as advertised in Daylesford. One pound enclosed.		14047	Art Union	14047
A416	15	06	1874	Documents	Letters In	James St. Rowe, 37 Little Collins St [Melbourne] to W.Y.R. Argus Office	Offer of services as canvasser; inc. references (Mr Grytts, solicitor, Swanston Street or B. Wayworth, Accountant) as to my general fitness and responsibility. Mr Loxton of above address also can give information.		14047	Art Union	14047
A417	26	06	1874	Documents	Memorandum	S.C. Steele (Mechanic's Institute) to W.H. Batten (70 Bourke St East, Melbourne).	Request for three (3) tickets to Art Union for Mr James Ross Maldon, payable to W.H. Batten.		14047	Art Union	14047
A418	27	06	1874	Documents	Letters In	Miss Steel (Yallock, Garroe) to W.H.Batten	Request for tickets in ' "distribution of works of art" ' for Agnes Edols and Ruth Elizabeth Steel. Two pounds enclosed.		14047	Art Union	14047
A419	27	06	1874	Documents	Memorandum	W. H. Batten, Secretary, Ballaarat Mechanic's Institute (70 Bourke St East). To: P. Carroll	Recieved from Mr W. H. Batten, two (2) pounds and ten (10) shillings for rent of office to date.		14047	Office rentals	14047
A420	27	06	1874	Documents	Letters In	Messrs Johnston, Grantholme, to W.H. Batten Esq., 70 Bourke St East, Melbourne).	request the address for tickets regarding the Mechanic's Institute Art Union Ballarat.		14047	Art Union	14047
A421	23	06	1874	Documents	Receipts	T.H. McNeill, Picture Frame and Looking Glass Maufacturer, 220 Bourke Street East, Melbourne	Receipt for tan & gold frame 18 & 14 at 1/11-. Total bill 1 pound 3 shillings.		14047	Accounts	14047
A422	27	06	1874	Documents	Receipts	T.H. McNeill (220 Bourke St, Melbourne) to Mr Batten.	Receipt for 1 pound 3 shillings to account of Runners.		14047	Accounts	14047
A423	28	06	1874	Documents	Memorandum	Mechanic's Institute, Ballaarat to George Heilbrom (Melbourne).	Receipt for 25 Frames for Bills at 3/- ea. (total of 3 pounds 15 shillings.)		14047	Accounts	14047
A424	15	06	1874	Documents	Letters In	Robert Potts, 174 Bridge Road, Richmond, to W.Y.R. Argus Office.	Offer of services as canvasser--needs employment badly. Speaks of former residence in Liverpool (14 years) and London (16 years), rent paid p.a. (100 pounds); in drapery trade at Eagle House (59 Swanston St, Melbourne) for 12 yrs; known in commercial circles. Inc: copy of list of merchants, traders, inhabitants of Melbourne willing to provide character references.		14047	Art Union	14047
A425	01	07	1874	Documents	Letters In	Thomas Sincock, Leslie Street, Clunes	Request for Art Union ticket. One pound note enclosed.		14047	Art Union	14047
A426	01	07	1874	Documents	Invoices	Azzoppardi, Hildreth & Co., General Printers, Steam Printing Office, 10, 12 & 14 Post Office Place, Melbourne	Invoice for 5000 Bills and 1500 Memo. Total 2 pounds 3 shillings 9 pence.		14047	Accounts	14047
A427	01	07	1874	Documents	Letters In	John Buckley, Groongal, Murrumbidgee.	Request for 5 tickets in the Ballarat Grand Art Distribution of Fine Works, including Victorian stamp for return postage.		14047	Art Union	14047
A428	03	07	1874	Documents	Letters In	J. Brooks	Acknowledgement of acceptance of one book of Art Union tickets		14047	Receipt	14047
A429	04	0701874	1874	Documents	Letters In	William Herbert, 5 Peel Street, West Melbourne	Offering to be Canvasser for the Art Union. His experience was with the Australian Squatting Directory. He is at present working on the Ballarat and Geelong Directory for 1875 under the direction of Mr Niven. It includes details of his skill at obtaining advertisements.		14047	Art Union	14047
A430	02	07	1874	Documents	Letters In	C. D. Thompson, Burrabogie Station, Hay, N.S.W.	Request for one ticket in the Distribution of Works of Art as advertised in The Australasian. Cheque for 1 pound enclosed		14047	Art Union	14047
A431	03	07	1874	Documents	Letters In	George Everard, Wonga Lake, Horsham	Request for 6 tickets in the Ballarat Art Union made out to John McDonald, Alexander McKenzie, Alexander Wilson, John Wilson, James Cameron and Ewen Cameron. Stamp included. 6 pounds enclosed.		14047	Art Union	14047
A432				Documents	Letters In	Authorised by W. H. Curteis, Auctioneer, Woods Point	This is a list of 14 men requesting one ticket each (for the Art Union): Henry John Murphy, George F. Bowers,Thomas De Guichy, J. W. Russell, Charles Bell, John Henderson, Thomas Duggan, James Miller, Thomas Cawthorn, James Evans, Francis Reddin, Henry S. Peters, Thomas Cherry, John Lawson		14047	Art Union	14047
A433	04	0701874	1874	Documents	Letters In	C. F. Coutts, Theatre Royal to W. S. Kemp	A quote in reply to a request for entertainment in Ballarat for 12 nights - commencing August 10th, 1874. The quote is for 65 pounds. The entertainment would last for two hours and include the Sisters Duvalli, Mr Hall and Mr Coutts himself.		14047	Soiree	14047
A434	06	07	1874	Documents	Letters In	C. Chapman Greene, Solicitor, Bairnsdale.	Request for one ticket in Art Union. One pound and stamp enclosed. Stamp enclosed		14047	Art Union	14047
A435	06	07	1874	Documents	Letters In	A. Marshall, Ballarat	The letter is about advertising the Art Union more effectively. Cheque enclosed for 23 pounds 5 shillings. This now allows ticket money to be banked in full. Mr Marshall will relieve Mr Batten of looking after talent. He asks for a list of all advertising and the amounts owed. He feels not enough is being done. Adelaide is suggested as a target. He also suggests targeting public houses - using coasters and/or paying bar girls to sell books. E. D. Dyer of Scotts Hotel could be approached. The second half of the letter refers to entertainment. The Duvallis would not have a wide enough appeal - the Ferards would be better. Mr Marshall is keen to get character dress singers, but costumes are too expensive for many singers. Lydia Howard and Alice Woolridge are mentioned. He also likes the idea of a good female dancer.		14047	Art Union	14047
A436	06	07	1874	Documents	Letters In	James McManus, Dalhousie Hotel, Kilmore, Victoria	Cheque and request for one ticket in the Art Union. Postage stamp enclosed.		14047	Art Union	14047
A437	07	07	1874	Documents	Letters In	Thos. D. Bond, Globe Hotel, Adelaide	A suggestion that Mr Bamfield would be able to dispose of a "large quantity" of tickets for the Art Union.		14047	Art Union	14047
A438	07	07	1874	Documents	Letters In	Thos. Bamfield, Globe Hotel, Adelaide	Mr Bond asked Mr Bamfield to act as agent in Adelaide for the Art Union. He suggests an advertisement in the daily journals. Mr Bamfield also requests five tickets and encloses a P.O. order for 4 pounds 10 shillings.		14047	Art Union	14047
A439	07	07	1874	Documents	Letters In	George Marshall	Official printed receipt for one book of 25 Art Union tickets - numbers 7501 to 7526.		14047	Receipt	14047
A440	09	07	1874	Documents	Correspondence	J. Holloway Post Office, Tabilk	Request for Art Union ticket for Mrs. W. Cunningham c/- J. Holloway		14047	Art Union	14047
A441	00	07	1874	Documents	Letters In		Proposed advertisement in Herald for Art Union Tickets.		14047	Advertisement	14047
A442	09	09	1874	Documents	Letters In	James Lewis, 115 Queen Street, Melbourne	Letter requesting payment for shop fixtures.		14047	Accounts	14047
A443	10	07	1874	Documents	Letters In	Thos Banfield, Adelaide	Telegram regarding agency for Art Union Tickets in Adelaide		14047	Telegrams	14047
A444	09	07	1874	Documents	Newspaper Items		Notice for printing in a newspaper regarding prizes and committee members of the Art Union Tickets.		14047	Advertisement	14047
A445	10	07	1874	Documents	Letters In	I.G.Shelley, Crossover Creek, Gippsland	Request for information regarding Art Union Tickets		14047	Art Union	14047
A446	10	07	1874	Documents	Letters In	W. H. Curteis, Auctioneer, Woodspoint	Request for information regarding Art Union Tickets.		14047	Art Union	14047
A447	10	07	1874	Documents	Letters In	Mr. Fred Playdeli, Warrnambool	W. H. Batten requesting book of Art Union tickets, also contains personal correspondence from acquaintance of W. H. Batten.		14047	Art Union	14047
A448	10	07	1874	Documents	Telegram	I. T. Sleep	Telegrams regarding tenders for a gold vase; one of the prizes for the Art Union Raffle.		14047	Quote	14047
A449	08	07	1874	Documents	Letters In	William F. Tripp, Lacepede Bay Kingston, S.A.	Letter enclosing Bank of Victoria, one pound note for an Art Union Raffle Ticket.		14047	Art Union	14047
A450	13	07	1874	Documents	Letters In	H. Allen, Riddells Creek	Request for Art Union Ticket. Cheque for 1 pound enclosed		14047	Art Union	14047
A451	16	07	1874	Documents	Letters Out	Mr. Kemp, Benalla	Letter to Mr. Kemp from W. H. Batten regarding Art Union Raffle ticket sales		14047	Art Union	14047
A452	15	07	1874	Documents	Letters In	J. B. Smith, Chiltern	Request for 3 tickets in the Art Union. 3 pounds postal order enclosed		14047	Art Union	14047
A453	14	07	1874	Documents	Letters Out	A. Duthie, Mechanics' Institute, Ballarat	The committee wish me to ask you not to interfere with the Gerard's engagements. Their Agent is here, and to meet them at 2 o'clock.		14047	Soiree	14047
A454	13	07	1874	Documents	Letters In	John Buckley, Groongal, Murrumbidgee, Via Hay	A request for 5 more tickets in the Art Union		14047	Art Union	14047
A455	13	07	1874	Documents	Letters In	John Lay, 2 Madeline Street, Carlton	An offer to sell a "large glass case of mechanical figures - in connection with a musical box"		14047	Museum	14047
A456	13	07	1874	Documents	Letters In	John Cochrane, Albury	Request for information about the Art Union		14047	Art Union	14047
A457	13	07	1874	Documents	Letters In	Mrs James Lock, Gisborne	Request for one ticket in Art Union		14047	Art Union	14047
A458	13	07	1874	Documents	Letters In	C. Chapman Greene, Bairnsdale	Notification that Mr Rentiers of the Commercial Club Hotel will encourage the sale of Art Union tickets.		14047	Art Union	14047
A459	11	07	1874	Documents	Letters In	J Burtt, Melbourne	An authorisation to hold certain oil and water colour paintings as security for the advance of 150 pounds. Confirmation that these paintings can be included in the Fine Art Exhibition.		14047	Art Union	14047
A460	17	07	1874	Documents	Letters In	F. C. Goyder	Request for one book of Art Union tickets on the official printed form.		14047	Art Union	14047
A461	15	07	1874	Documents	Letters Out	A. Duthie, Mechanics' Institute, Ballarat	Notification that a musical box has been obtained for 10 pounds.		14047	Museum	14047
A462	16	07	1874	Documents	Letters In	W. Scott, Faithful Street, Wangaratta	Request for information about availability of tickets for the Art Union		14047	Art Union	14047
A463	17	07	1874	Documents	Letters In	William Tripp, Lacepede Bay	Request for tickets in the Art Union		14047	Art Union	14047
A464	17	07	1874	Documents	Letters In	F. M. Clayton	Communication breakdown with Gerards. Other talent may be supplied. Gerards preferred.		14047	Telegrams	14047
A465	17	07	1874	Documents	Letters In	Wm. Sayer	Receipt for Art Union tickets No. 9076 - 9100		14047	Receipt	14047
A466	17	07	1874	Documents	Letters Out	W. S. Kemp from W. H. Batten	Direct today's letter to Beechworth. Tomorrow's to Albury		14047	Art Union	14047
A467	17	07	1874	Documents	Letters In	S. Ackman, Member of Committee	Guarantee that Mr Kemp is free from blame in supplying a book of Art Union tickets to Messrs Masters and Smith, hairdressers. Same being done by my direction and at my wish		14047	Art Union	14047
A468	17	07	1874	Documents	Telegram	A. Marshall	Avoid paying double commision to agent Allison		14047	Art Union	14047
A469	18	07	1874	Documents	Letters Out	W. H. Batten	Direct today's letter to Beechworth, Monday's to Albury		14047	Telegrams	14047
A470	15	07	1874	Documents	Letters In	H. Hearn, Sheep Hills, Horsham	Request for information about the Art Union		14047	Art Union	14047
A471	17	07	1874	Documents	Telegram	A. Marshall	"Cannot see our way out of Allison. Write"		14047	Mining Exchange	14047
A472	17	07	1874	Documents	Letters In	F. Plentuss, Commercial Hotel, P/dale	A request for further tickets in the Art Union. He has at least 16 more subscribers.		14047	Art Union	14047
A473	17	07	1874	Documents	Letters In	Masters G. Smith	acknowledge having received one book of 25 Art Union tickets Nos 7901 to 7925 on official receipt form		14047	Art Union	14047
A474	17	07	1874	Documents	Letters In	C. J. Hughes	Receipt for one book of 25 Art Union tickets on official form		14047	Art Union	14047
A475	20	07	1874	Documents	Letters In	Peter Carroll, Royal Mail Hotel	Receipt for rent - from 27th June to 18th July at 50 shillings per week. Total: seven pounds ten shillings.		14047	Receipt	14047
A476	15	07	1874	Documents	Letters In	William F. Tripp, Kingston, S. A.	Request for 2 tickets in the Art Union in the names of C. Stuart and W. Hutchison		14047	Art Union	14047
A477	18	07	1874	Documents	Letters In	Charles I. Chartwood	Printed receipt for one book of 25 Art Union tickets		14047	Art Union	14047
A478	08	07	1874	Documents	Letters In	Thomas C. Beadnall, Gawler, S. A.	Request for information and one ticket for the Art Union, as a result of advertising in the Australasian.		14047	Art Union	14047
A479	17	07	1874	Documents	Letters In	J. E. Cochrane, Albury, N.S.W.	Request for one ticket in the Art Union		14047	Art Union	14047
A480	16	07	1874	Documents	Letters In	W. H. Curteis, Auctioneer, Woods Point	Notification that the requested prospectus had not arrived. He will be able to sell some tickets, but needs the prospectus.		14047	Art Union	14047
A481	17	07	1874	Documents	Letters In	J. H. Johnston, Branxholme	Request for one ticket in Ballarat Art Union		14047	Art Union	14047
A482	20	07	1874	Documents	Letters In	Advertiser Office, Wagga Wagga	Agreement to advertise at the same rate other journals are charging. Recommendation of Mr S. Raphael, Fancy Repository & Jewellery Establishment, as agent.		14047	Art Union	14047
A483	20	07	1874	Documents	Letters In	Francis Bezel, Post Office, Bacchus Marsh	Enquiry about availability of tickets and time of draw of Art Union		14047	Art Union	14047
A484	21	07	1874	Documents	Letters In	Mr Batten, Webb's Globe Hotel, Albury	Reply to a query about a letter. It is from Bairnsdale. Mr Batten recommends that one book of tickets be sent, less 5% - suggesting a special deal is being offered. A personal paragraph - "I don't like the people here much as yet. They regard Victorians as foreigners."		14047	Art Union	14047
A485	22	07	1874	Documents	Letters In	Charles Tanner, Landsbery Mains, Myrniong	Requesting one ticket in the Art Union, if it is available.		14047	Art Union	14047
A486	20	08	1874	Documents	Letters In	Wm. Shenstone, Rutherglen	Receipt for Art Union Tickets No. 9426 - 9450 and commission rates.		14047	Art Union	14047
A487	18	07	1874	Documents	Letters In	H. S. Raeke, Beechworth	Receipt for Art Union Tickets No. 9251-9275 and commission rates.		14047	Art Union	14047
A488	20	07	1874	Documents	Letters In	Edward Harris, Beechworth	Receipt for Art Union Tickets (25) No. 9276-9300 and commission rates.		14047	Art Union	14047
A489	17	07	1874	Documents	Memorandum	Wm. Bicherton, Wangaratta	Receipt for Art Union Tickets No. 9176-9200 and commission rates.		14047	Art Union	14047
A490	18	07	1874	Documents	Letters In	A. N. Wendt, Chiltern	Receipt for Art Union Tickets No. 9226-9250 and commission rates.		14047	Art Union	14047
A491	21	07	1874	Documents	Letters In	W. A. Torrance	Receipt for Art Union Tickets No. 9401-9425 and commission rates.		14047	Art Union	14047
A492	21	07	1874	Documents	Letters In	Thos. Affleck	Receipt for Art Union Tickets No. 9376-9400 and commission rates.		14047	Art Union	14047
A493	21	07	1874	Documents	Letters In	Samuel Mudge, Albury	Receipt for Art Union Tickets No. 9351-9375 and commission rates.		14047	Art Union	14047
A494	17	07	1874	Documents	Letters In	Charles Jarman, Benalla	Receipt for Art Union Tickets No. 9151-9173 and commission rates.		14047	Art Union	14047
A495	22	05	1874	Documents	Letters In	George, Short, Albury	Receipt for Art Union Tickets No. 1801-1825 and commission rates.		14047	Art Union	14047
A496	22	07	1874	Documents	Telegram	Advertiser Office, Wagga	Raphael declined, secretary of institute here will act.		14047	Art Union	14047
A497	22	07	1874	Documents	Memorandum	George Adams, Banner office, Albury	Agree to publish advertisement in the Banner at seven shillings and sixpence per insertion - that is with about one third discount.		14047	Art Union	14047
A498	22	07	1874	Documents	Letters In	Michael Markham, Riddell's Creek	Request for one ticket in Art Union, with an enclosed cheque for one pound.		14047	Art Union	14047
A499	22	07	1874	Documents	Letters In	Lewis Aarons	Official receipt for one book of 25 Art Union tickets - numbers 4551 to 4575.		14047	Art Union	14047
A500	23	07	1874	Documents	Letters In	Julius Holland, Brisbane	Request for information about the Distribution of Works of Art. Mr Holland thinks he can sell some tickets, as there are many ex-Ballaarat people in Brisbane who would not only be interested in the prizes, but also in supporting the cause.		14047	Art Union	14047
A501	22	07	1874	Documents	Letters In	E. Few	Official receipt form requesting four books of tickets for the Art Union - numbers 2876 to 2975.		14047	Art Union	14047
A502	29	07	1874	Documents	Records	T. C. Hinchcliffe, Sydney	List of people to receive one ticket in the Art Union: Mr Lovell, Nelson's Point, North Shore, Sydney; C. M. Fisher, Bell's Chambers, Pitt Street, Sydney; John Rogers, School of Arts, Sydney: J. J. Buckland, Geelong (in pencil).		14047	Art Union	14047
A503	23	07	1874	Documents	Letters In	W. A. Cadwallader, Colonial Bank, Gaffney's Creek.	Request for three tickets in the names of Gabriel Aarons, Michael Scurry and W. A. Cadwallader. The tickets should not be consecutive, but as wide apart as possible. Bank draft included for three pounds.		14047	Art Union	14047
A504	23	07	1874	Documents	Letters In	John Buckley, Groongul, Lower Murrumbidgee, via Hay	A letter of complaint that after three weeks, a request for five tickets in the Art Union and a cheque for four pounds eleven shillings, nothing has been heard.		14047	Art Union	14047
A505	23	07	1874	Documents	Letters In	Kenneth MacKay, Murry Street, Colac	Request for one ticket in the Art Union.		14047	Art Union	14047
A506	23	07	1874	Documents	Telegram	W. H. Batten, Kilmore to Mr W. S. Kemp, 70 Bourke Street, Melbourne	Back tonight. Send word to number two Royal Terrace		14047	Art Union	14047
A507	25	07	1874	Documents	Letters In	Percy Scarr, Wagga Wagga, N.S.W.	Enclosed 1 pound and request for one ticket in the Art Distribution in response to an advertisement in the Wagga Wagga Advertiser		14047	Art Union	14047
A508	25	07	1874	Documents	Letters In	W.H. Batten, Ballaarat	An authorisation to send the advertisement to the Argus to appear in Monday's paper. A letter has been lost re Jarrett's picture - the one of Mt Bogong by Guerard. Mr Batten will bring the picture early the following week. Suggestion that Jarrett needs a letter of apology.		14047	Art Union	14047
A509	25	07	1874	Documents	Memorandum	To Mr Jarrett from W. S. Kemp, Ballarat Mechanics' Institute, 70 Bourke Street East, Melbourne	Apology that the picture was not returned, and that it will be next Monday or Tuesday.		14047	Art Union	14047
A510	25	07	1874	Documents	Letters In	A. Aeschimann, Bull & Mouth Hotel, Maryborough	Request for one book of tickets in the Art Union		14047	Art Union	14047
A511	25	07	1874	Documents	Letters In	W. R. Woodgate, Lamath	Unfortunately no tickets were able to be sold.		14047	Art Union	14047
A512	25	07	1874	Documents	Letters In	Henry Hearn, Sheep Hills Station, via Horsham	Request for one ticket in Art Union, and request for information about publicising the winners.		14047	Art Union	14047
A513	26	07	1874	Documents	Letters In	W. A. Cadwallader, Colonial Bank, Gaffney's Creek	Request for one ticket in the Art Union in the name of Patrick Caddie		14047	Art Union	14047
A514	27	07	1874	Documents	Letters In	W. H. Curteis, Woods Point	Request for 14 tickets in the Art Union. Enclosed is a draft for thirteen pounds and six shillings. If possible, not running numbers.		14047	Art Union	14047
A515	25	07	1874	Documents	Letters In	Howard Eccles, Surgeon, Olahiard(?) Cottage, Maffra	Request for four tickets - if possible 78. 122. 531. 892 - in the Art Union. If those numbers have been sold, please send those nearest.		14047	Art Union	14047
A516	28	07	1874	Documents	Letters In	Miss Johnston	Request for one ticket in Art Union		14047	Art Union	14047
A517	29	07	1874	Documents	Letters In	Mrs E. Davis, Care of Mrs Rule, Emily Street, Seymour	Request for one ticket in the Art Union		14047	Art Union	14047
A518	27	07	1874	Documents	Letters In	F. Hentiers, Commercial Hotel, Bairnsdale	Request for 25 - 30 tickets for the Art Union		14047	Art Union	14047
A519	29	07	1874	Documents	Letters In	F. Hentiers, Commercial Hotel, Bairnsdale	Cheque enclosed for 26 pounds 10 shillings and 6 pence - the amount for 28 tickets less commission. 25 tickets have been received and a telegram has been sent requesting three more.		14047	Art Union	14047
A520	15	06	1874	Documents	Letters In	J. M. Graham, Reporter, Argus Office	Application for canvasser		14047	Art Union	14047
A521	15	06	1874	Documents	Memorandum	W.H. Batten, Sec., Ballarat Mechanics' Institute, 70 Bourke Street East, Melburne	Receipt for one weeks rent of office to 20th June, 1874, 2 pounds 10 shillings.		14047	Accounts	14047
A522	16	06	1874	Documents	Letters In	William J. S. Gordon, Taradale	Letter regarding sale of tickets.		14047	Art Union	14047
A523	30	06	1874	Documents	Letters In	Hugo Alpen, Wilson St., Albury	Letter requesting share in the raffle.		14047	Art Union	14047
A524	25	06	1874	Documents	Letters In	E. Frew, Geelong	Letter enclosing receipt for 100 tickets as well as cheque for 23 pounds and 15 shillings.		14047	Art Union	14047
A525	20	06	1874	Documents	Receipts	W.S. Kemp, Melbourne	Receipt for one Perry's Iron Safe 8 pounds.		14047	Art Union	14047
A526	08	07	1874	Documents	Letters In	Alex Aitchison, New Zealand	Request for one ticket with payment enclosed.		14047	Art Union	14047
A527	15	06	1874	Documents	Letters In	Reuben Levy, 104 Latrobe St West	Application to act as Canvasser for sale of tickets. Testimonials can be supplied.		14047	Art Union	14047
A528	15	06	1874	Documents	Letters In	A. G. Healey, 218 Young St., Fitzroy	Application to act as Canvasser for sale of tickets. Testimonials can be supplied.		14047	Art Union	14047
A529	15	06	1874	Documents	Letters In	J. Chisholm c/o Mr. Wilmot, 23 Market Buildings, Collins St. West, Melbourne	Application to act as Canvasser for sale of tickets.		14047	Art Union	14047
A530	15	06	1874	Documents	Letters In	A. G. Applepry, Dunolly	Application for permission to place advertisement in Dunolly Express - payment received in form of ticket.		14047	Art Union	14047
A531	15	06	1874	Documents	Letters In	P. S. Pocock, 59 Flinders St. East, Melbourne	Application to act as Canvasser for sale of tickets as advertised in Argus.		14047	Art Union	14047
A532	23	06	1874	Documents	Letters In	F. Rossiter, Standard Office, Kilmore	Request from newspaper editor to have advertisment placed in the Kilmore Standard Newspaper as well as application for sale of tickets.		14047	Art Union	14047
A533	15	06	1874	Documents	Letters In	C. C. Stapleton, Glenhuntley, Caulfield	Enquiry re duties required to act as Canvasser for sale of tickets as advertised in Argus stamp enclosed for reply.		14047	Art Union	14047
A534	01	08	1874	Documents	Letters In	Department of Railways and Roads, Assistant Commissioner's & Secretary's Office, Melbourne	Reply to BMI letter of 27th and enclosing free pass for travel for M. W. H. Batten		14047	Staff	14047
A535	01`	08	1874	Documents	Telegram	J. C. Rainer, Shamrock Hotel, Sandhurst	(?) Possibly regarding lecture on American War by J. C. Rainer. Query regarding dates.		14047	Lecture booking	14047
A536	01	18	1874	Documents	Receipts	P.Carroll	Receipt (handwritten) for two weeks rent of office five pounds.		14047	Accounts	14047
A537	03	08	1874	Documents	Telegram	From H. L. Raecke, Beechworth	Request for another book of Art Union tickets.		14047	Art Union	14047
A538	19	06	1874	Documents	Letters In	Alfred Beal, c/o Mr. Lines, Dandenong Road, Windsor	Response to an advertisement in the Argus for a "Respectable Lad" for the office at wages of ten shillings a week. Beal can produce good references.		14047	Staff	14047
A539	19	06	1874	Documents	Letters In	Charles Roberts, 41 Brighton Street, Richmond	Application for a job as advertised. Referees cited as Mr J. M. Peck and Dr Neighbour.		14047	Staff	14047
A540	03	08	1874	Documents	Telegram	From A. Duthie, Mechanics' Institute, Ballarat	"Any arrangements been made with Weston or any others"		14047	Art Union	14047
A541	-	08	1874	Documents	Letters In	Henry Harris, 149 Napier Street, Fitzroy.	Response to advertisement in the Argus for a Lad. Offer of 'best of references" and a knowledge of the town.		14047	Staff	14047
A542	04	08	1874	Documents	Letters In	Wm. Bickerton, Wangaratta.	Notification of the sale of 17 tickets and the expectation of selling more. A cheque for fifteen pounds three shillings was included - allowing for seventeen shillings commission and one pound for advertising in the Despatch.		14047	Art Union	14047
A543	04	08	1874	Documents	Memorandum	C. Jarman & Co., Printers & Stationers, North Eastern Ensign Office, Benalla	Cheque included for 9 pounds 10 shillings, less commission, for sale of 10 Art Union tickets. Jarman is confident the remainder of the 25 tickets will be sold and he wants to retain another book of tickets, which he will confirm as early as possible.		14047	Art Union	14047
A544	04	08	1874	Documents	Memorandum	J. W. Hines Esq, Collins Street East	Draft copy of a letter from Mr Batten, which was subsequently sent on 5/8/74. The Committee is not prepared to make a decision about the purchase of pictures as prizes for a week or two. If the pictures could remain for a few more weeks, he is confident a result will be reached.		14047	Art Union	14047
A545	04	08	1874	Documents	Telegram	Batten to W.S. Kemp, 70 Bourke Street East, Melbourne	"Send numbers ticket books in office whole and broken. Reply."		14047	Art Union	14047
A546	05	08	1874	Documents	Memorandum	H. L. Raecke, Beechworth	Enclosed a cheque for 22 pounds 15 shillings for the sale of two books of tickets in the Art Union. There is a detailed breakdown of the amount deducted for expenses, commissions etc.		14047	Art Union	14047
A547	05081874	08	1874	Documents	Telegram	From F. M. Claxton, Ballarat to H. Rawlings, Art Union Office, 70 Bourke Street East, Melbourne	"Nesbit coming down by last train tonight. Meet him at your office tonight."		14047	Art Union	14047
A548	05	08	1874	Documents	Telegram	From F. M. Claxton, Mechanics' Institute, Ballarat to W.H. Batten, 70 Bourke Street East, Melbourne	"Find the sisters Grays address. They play at Coloseum. Get answers to Empson's(?) telegram at once. Engage them for Monday without fail. Reply"		14047	Soiree	14047
A549	05	08	1874	Documents	Telegram	From F. M. Claxton, Ballarat To Mr Rawlings or Mr atten, 70 Bourke Street East, Melbourne	Engage Weston one week commencing Saturday night. Try and get him for less.		14047	Soiree	14047
A550	06	08	1874	Documents	Telegram	From F. M. Claxton, Ballarat o H. Rawlings, Art Union Office, 70 Bourke Street East, Melbourne	"Does Weston and Raynor commence eighth or fifteenth? Want Raynor on eighth."		14047	Soiree	14047
A551	29	07	1874	Documents	Letters In	F. Rentiers, Commercial Hotel, Bairnsdale	Received ticket book and posters. Requests all tickets should be signed, as subscribers objected to them being blank.		14047	Art Union	14047
A552	05	08	1874	Documents	Letters In	F. Rentiers, Commercial Hotel, Bairnsdale	Received 25 tickets but they were not signed. Acknowledgement needed that this was legitimate. Some tickets have been sent to New South Wales and several parts of Gippsland. Needs 5 more non-consecutive tickets.		14047	Art Union	14047
A553	14	08	1874	Documents	Telegram	F. Rentiers, Commercial Hotel, Bairnsdale	"You did not send six tickets for which I paid you"		14047	Art Union	14047
A554	07081874	08	1874	Documents	Letters In	F. Rentiers, Commercial Hotel, Bairnsdale	Enclosed draft for 14 pounds 16 shillings. Local people are anxious to know details of the Drawing.		14047	Art Union	14047
A555	07	08	1874	Documents	Letters In	F. Rentiers, Commercial Hotel, Bairnsdale	Particulars about 15 unsigned tickets enclosed on a second memo sheet. Names include E. S. Sharp, Martha Aitken, Agnes Aitken, Woodley, Jas Potter		14047	Art Union	14047
A556	12	08	1874	Documents	Telegram	From H. L. Raecke, Beechworth	"Shall remit tomorrow. Please send me another book early."		14047	Art Union	14047
A557	14	08	1874	Documents	Memorandum	H. L. Raecke, Beechworth	A cheque sent for 22 pounds 7 shillings and 6 pence for tickets. 11 extra Tickets received		14047	Art Union	14047
A558	14	08	1874	Documents	Memorandum	Alcock and Co, Billiard Table Manufacturers & Timber Merchants, 132 & 134 Russell Street, Melbourne	Quote for supplying un-numbered Marbles - 35 shillings.The numbering could be done yourselves.		14047	Art Union	14047
A559	18	08	1874	Documents	Memorandum	H. L. Raecke	Confirmation of information in telegram. Repeating information about previously sent cheque and notification of an error in the body of the cheque which has been certified by the bank. Four books of tickets sold. Requests a small photo of the cup.		14047	Art Union	14047
A560	19	08	1874	Documents	Memorandum	To H. L. Raecke, Beechworth from W. H. Batten	Draft copy of a letter to be sent. Receipt of letters and telegram. 10 tickets enclosed - all that can possibly be spared. If more come in, another 10 will be sent.		14047	Art Union	14047
A561	19	08	1874	Documents	Telegram	H.L.Raecke, Beechworth	"Letter received. Must have another book if possible. Promised them"		14047	Art Union	14047
A562	19	08	1874	Documents	Telegram	H. L. Raecke, Beechworth	A duplicate of document 561		14047	Art Union	14047
A563	18	08	1874	Documents	Telegram	H. L. Raecke, Beechworth	"Consider it wrong to reduce commission. However send twenty-five."		14047	Art Union	14047
A564	19	08	1874	Documents	Memorandum	To Raecke, Beechworth from W. H. Batten (Rough Copy)	No more tickets can be sent. However, if more than anticipated come in on the 22nd, more will be sent at 5%. 1000 further tickets could be sold without commission, but Batten wants to honour his pledge. If account details and a cheque for the balance - twelve pounds fifteen shillings - are received, the promised tickets will be sent.		14047	Art Union	14047
A565	20081874	08	1874	Documents	Memorandum	H. L. Raecke, Beechworth	Complaining that half commission has been removed "after my strenuous exertions". Details of latest tickets received and sold.		14047	Art Union	14047
A566	21	08	1874	Documents	Telegram	H. L. Raecke, Beechworth	"Why not send tickets? Remitted yesterdays tickets this morning. Answer."		14047	Art Union	14047
A567	24	08	1874	Documents	Memorandum	H. L. Raecke, Beechworth	Received 10 tickets. Requests another 10 or 20 if they can be spared.		14047	Art Union	14047
A568	21	08	1874	Documents	Memorandum	H. L. Raecke, Beechworth	Received 10 tickets only. Enclosed is cheque. Expects more tickets soon.		14047	Art Union	14047
A569	25	08	1874	Documents	Memorandum	From H. L. Raecke, Beechworth	Enclosed cheque for 10 tickets. Would like more tickets, but realises this is unlikely.		14047	Art Union	14047
A570	-	-	1874	Documents	Letters In	Joseph Mercer, 13 Charles Street, East Collingwood	An undated application for the position of Canvasser as advertised in the Argus. Previous work with the Pioneers Life Assurance Benefit Society, Gladstone Chambers, Collins Street West. Mr Boland is manager. Mercer has been in the Colony since 1852, and knows the city well.		14047	Art Union	14047
A571			1874	Documents	Pamphlets (Brochures)	From G. G. Woinarski, Lessee and Manager, Victorian Railways, Spencer Street	Undated receipt/quote of nine pounds for advertising at railway stations for 2 or 3 months. Likely to be posters. One at North Melbourne, Footscray, Sunbury, Lancefield Road, Riddell's Creek, Gisborne, Malmsbury, Taradale, Runnymede, Werribee Little River, Geelong, Leigh Road, Lethbridge, Meredith, Lal Lal, Ballarat East, Kensington, Newmarket, Ascot Vale, Moonee Ponds, Essendon, Broadmeadows, Craigieburn, Donnybrook, Wallan-Wallan, Kilmore, Broadford, Longwood, Violet Town, Benalla, Wangaratta, Springs, Chiltern, Wodonga. Two posters at Spencer Street, Kyneton, Castlemaine, Sandhurst, Echuca, Ballarat, Williamstown, Seymour.		14047	Quote	14047
A572				Documents	Pamphlets (Brochures)	From M. Pannifex, Melbourne and Hobson's Bay United Railway, Flinders Street East.	Undated card receipt/quote for advertising rates at Melbourne and Hobson's Bay United Railway stations. The rate was six pounds for three months. Four posters were commissioned at Flinders Street and two at Sandridge, St Kilda, Richmond, Prahran, Windsor, and North Brighton.		14047	Quote	14047
A573				Documents	Newspaper Items	The Kilmore Standard	An unfilled pro forma for inserting an advertisement in the Kilmore Standard		14047	Advertisement	14047
A574				Documents	Letters In	From W. H. Batten, Beechworth	Dated Sunday.A letter went astray to Seymour. Difficulties with dealing with a Committee. Insurance premiums are due and scare tactics are being used to renew at higher rates. The circular is first rate. Batten will be in Albury for 2 days. "Bitterly cold". Buckley is all right. Give Roff 50 of the new 2 sheet posters. Appoint any canvasser who will give security.		14047	Books	14047
A575				Documents	Letters In	From W. H. Batten, Wodonga	Expecting a telegram from Ballaarat, but didn't receive it. If handbills have been received and a trustworthy lad can be found for 2/6 per day, make a start with systematic distribution. Avoid aristocratic or democratic streets -"the middle class folks are our marks and better mechanics." Send book of tickets and information to L. C. Kinchela, Bright. If letter comes from Mr Besley, Yackandandah, accepting agency, send him tickets too. He is a State School teacher. Itinerary is: Rutherglen, Corowa, Chiltern, Kilmore and Melbourne by Friday.		14047	Art Union	14047
A576				Documents	Letters In	From E. J. Poulter, 781/2 Park Street East, Emerald Hill	Offer for sale of a musical box, playing eight tunes.		14047	Art Union	14047
A577				Documents	Letters In	From Saul E. Sneyd, 138 La Trobe Street East	Information about a musical box "Fabrique de Geneve". A list of the seven tunes it plays. quote of 11 pounds		14047	Quote	14047
A578				Documents	Letters In	From Mr Streeton/ Mr Nugent, 13 Napier Street, Fitzroy	Information about a musical box. Eight tunes, drums and bells - about sixteen pounds.		14047	Quote	14047
A579				Documents	Letters In	93 Bourke Street	Musical box by Nicole Freres, with 10 listed airs. No drum or other accompaniment. Price: fourteen guineas.		14047	Quote	14047
A580				Documents	Letters In	Heuch(?), 120 Collins Street West	Information about a musical box playing 6 sacred and 6 secular tunes. Price: fifteen pounds cash.		14047	Quote	14047
A581	26	08	1874	Documents	Telegram	From W. H. Batten	Send letter over mantelpiece to me . Reserve ticket for Raecke		14047	Art Union	14047
A582	29	08	1874	Documents	Telegram	From H. L. Raecke, Beechworth	Telegram and letter received. Have sent balance and got receipt.		14047	Art Union	14047
A583	26	07	1877	Documents	Letters In	T. C. Rainer, 70 Lonsdale Street West, Melbourne	Cheque for five pounds - deposit on Hall booking commencing August 13th, for the Exhibition of the American War Diorama.		14047	Hall booking	14047
A584	16	04	1877	Documents	Letters Out	To A. T. Morrison	Partial copy of a letter of sympathy to Mr Morrison on the death of his wife.		14047	Letters Out	14047
A585	17	04	1877	Documents	Letters In	From Geo Sawyer, Albert Street, Thames, New Zealand	Praise for the excellence of the Mechanics' Institute and its fame. Mr Sawyer requests a copy of the catalogue of the library and the rules.		14047	Constitution (Rules)	14047
A586	18	04	1877	Documents	Letters In	From Robert M. Gale, Hon. Secretary, Brewers Orchestral Society, Ballarat	Confirming arrangements that the room above the library will be available free of charge for one night a week. The Orchestral Society would defray the cost of the gas and would cooperate in any entertainments given under the auspices of the Institute.		14047	Room booking	14047
A587	30	04	1877	Documents	Letters In	From Maconachie, Substitute, Office of the Returning Officer, Ballarat.	On behalf of the Returning Officer, John W. Gray, Maconachie is applying for the useof the lecture room as a polling place for Friday 11th May, under the usual conditions.		14047	Room booking	14047
A588	04	05	1877	Documents	Letters In	Sheridan Corbyn, Ballarat	Notification that the Trustees of the Mechanics' Institute will be held accountable for all losses incurred as a result of the cancellation of a performance. The Committee will not allow the performance to take place - supported by the press.		14047	Soiree	14047
A589	19	04	1877	Documents	Letters In	From G. G. Burgess, Weller Street, Ashby, Geelong	Application for Hall hire for Thursday and Friday 24th and 25th May - and terms.		14047	Hall booking	14047
A590	11	05	1877	Documents	Letters In	G.F.Fowler,	Letter referring to missing parcel of papers and book order.		14047	Library	14047
A591	08	05	1877	Documents	Letters In	C.B.Finlayson	Mr. Finlayson's opinion regarding the payment of City rates for buildings let by the Mechanics Institute.		14047	Accounts	14047
A592	15	05	1877	Documents	Letters In	B. R. Naley, Theatrical Agency, 55 Little Collins St.	Deposit of 3 pounds enclosed for hire of Mechanics Institute hall.		14047	Hall booking	14047
A593	15	05	1877	Documents	Letters In	James Smith, Argus Office	Letter preference of dates either 25th May or 1st of June		14047	Lecture booking	14047
A594	12	05	1877	Documents	Letters In	G. G. Burgess, Weller St., Ashley, Geelong	Letter cancelling hall booking.		14047	Hall booking	14047
A595	16	05	1898	Documents	Letters In	Rosetta Bray, Booroopke	Letter to Mr. Batten regarding rent of the Farquhar Block of land as well questioning the necessity of a road through the block.		14047	Reports	14047
A596	17	05	1877	Documents	Letters In	G. Wakefield, Ballarat	Letter discussing the cost of hiring a lecture room at the Institute.		14047	Room booking	14047
A597	18	05	1877	Documents	Letters In	B. R. Naley, Theatrical Agency, 55 Little Collins St., Melbourne	Delivery of parcel of bills to bill poster. Confirmation of hall booking for Mr. Weippert.		14047	Hall booking	14047
A598	23	05	1877	Documents	Letters In	A. Nugent, Hon. Sec., Elaine Reading Room	Request to purchase Local or American newspapers second hand from the Institute.		14047	Library	14047
A599	30	05	1877	Documents	Letters In	J. R. Wingshot, The Parsonage, Egerton	Request for "rules" of Mechanics' Institute.		14047	Constitution (Rules)	14047
A600			1877	Documents	Letters In	James Smith, Argus Office	Letter referring to hall hire and synopsis of lecture.		14047	Lecture booking	14047
A601	06	06	1877	Documents	Letters In	B. R. Paley, Theatrical Agency Office, Melbourne	Werppert unable to give concert on second night due to disagreement. Cheque enclosed for balance of night the hall was used and the gas.		14047	Hall booking	14047
A602	06	06	1877	Documents	Letters In	S. Smyth, Sandhurst Mechanics' Institute and Free Library	Request for information regarding acquiring books and periodicals as well as circulation systems.		14047	Books	14047
A603	08	06	1877	Documents	Letters In	Thomas Jones, Balaclava Road, Melbourne	Notification of inability to lecture.		14047	Lecture booking	14047
A604	08	06	1877	Documents	Letters In	G. Fowler	First instalment of books to Christies		14047	Books	14047
A605	09	06	1877	Documents	Letters In	E. G. Angele, Agent Australasia Plate-Glass Insurance Co, Sturt Street, Ballarat	Letter accompanying a circular from the Australasia Plate-Glass Insurance Co offering to insure the four front basement windows for the annual premium of one pound sixteen shillings and three pence		14047	Mining Exchange	14047
A606	10	06	1877	Documents	Letters In	Lewis J. Blair, 55 Sturt Street, Ballarat	Complaint about the brass bar in front of the window. People lounge against the window and Mr Blair's business is being affected. He would like it removed. Also complains about the use of the back stairs.		14047	Mining Exchange	14047
A607	12	06	1877	Documents	Letters In	John Hughes, School 1247, Blakeville	An offer to deliver a lecture on some Saturday evening on either "The Utilization of Literature", "Reason", "Instinct" or "Slavery". They were last delivered at Wodonga and Albury to crowded audiences.		14047	Lecture booking	14047
A608	13	06	1877	Documents	Letters In	G. Wakefield, Ballarat	An expression of thanks for the offer of a lecture room free of charge as long as the subject is purely scientific and no entry fee is charged. The offer is being declined, and Mr Wakefield is insulted that a professional such as he, would be expected to give his time without charge.As a member of long standing, he considered a reduced rate should be offered.		14047	Room booking	14047
A609	15	06	1877	Documents	Letters In	G. Wakefield, Ballarat	A response to a placatory letter from the Committee. He is still angry that he is asked to pay rates the same as any stranger, and refuses to accept that many eminent men have presented lectures free of charge.		14047	Hall booking	14047
A610	16	06	1877	Documents	Letters In	Aspinall Thioden, Geelong	Reply to a note received. He will be in Colac from the beginning of next week until 30/6/1877.		14047	Mining Exchange	14047
A611	18	06	1877	Documents	Letters In	Alfred B. Clemes, Mechanics' Institute, Stawell	Asking advice about the classification of books in the library.		14047	Library	14047
A612	26	06	1877	Documents	Letters In	Acting Secretary, Railways and Roads Department, Spencer Street, Melbourne.	Response to a request from W. H. Batten for a pass to and from Melbourne to buy books for the Mechanics' Institute library. The request now needs to be countersigned by the President of the Institution.		14047	Library	14047
A613	26	06	1877	Documents	Letters In	C. Cameron, Free Library and Mechanics' Institute, Stawell	Lengthy letter explaining that the arrangement of books at Stawell is quite satisfactory - and that Mr Cameron did all the cataloguing of them himself. He complains that some "restless and unsatisfied spirits" on the Committee want to follow the Ballarat method of numbering the books. Mr Cameron would like Mr Batten to write to the Stawell Committee saying the present cataloguing by subject was quite satisfactory - and that numbering wasn't necessary.		14047	Library	14047
A614	27	06	1877	Documents	Letters In	W. H. Odgers, Chief Secretary's Office, Melbourne	Response to BMI request of 16th inst., granting of licence to the Mechanics' Institute, Ballarat, for twelve months, under the Licensed Theatres Statute 1865.		14047	Britannia lease	14047
A615	27	06	1877	Documents	Letters In	N. A. Metcalfe	Request for closure of membership		14047	Membership	14047
A616	29	06	1877	Documents	Letters In	John Hughes, Blakeville	Accepting the offer to give a lecture on "Reason". He requests good publicity.		14047	Lecture booking	14047
A617	02	07	1877	Documents	Letters In	Henry Davies, Secretary, Ballarat District Orphan Asylum (Incorporated)	The Committee of Management wishes to start a miniature library for the inmates, and asks if any old books could be donated for the purpose.		14047	Library	14047
A618	03	07	1877	Documents	Letters In	Robert Ellery, Observatory, Melbourne	Reply to BMI letter of 28th June, unable to comply with request. Even if time were available, the cost of getting together the necessary apparatus would be at least twenty pounds		14047	Lectures and classes	14047
A619	05	07	1877	Documents	Letters In	A. J. Gardiner, Superintendant, Penal Establishment, Pentridge, Melbourne	Matting has been despatched by railway, as per the attached delivery note.		14047	Mining Exchange	14047
A620	06	07	1877	Documents	Memorandum	Penal and Gaols Department, Inspector-General's Office, King and Bourke Streets, Melbourne	Delivery form stating that the matting was delivered to the railway station for delivery.		14047	Mining Exchange	14047
A621	06	07	1877	Documents	Letters In	Acting Colonial Secretary, Colonial Secretary's Office, Perth, Western Australia.	Notification accompanying a copy of Volume 1 of the Parliamentary Debates of the Legislative Council of the Colony of Western Australia during the second session of 1876. Directed by His Excellency Sir William C. F. Robinson, K.C.M.G.		14047	Library	14047
A622	09	07	1877	Documents	Letters In	R. W. Bannister, Hon. Sec., Australian Juvenile Industrial Exhibition, 5 Sturt Street, Ballarat	The Committee of the Australian Juvenile Industrial Exhibition requests the use of the Committee Room of the Mechanics' Institute every Friday evening and occasionally in the morning. Requests terms to be communicated.		14047	Room booking	14047
A623	17	07	1877	Documents	Letters In	R. W. Bannister, Hon. Sec., Australian Juvenile Industrial Exhibition, 5 Sturt Street, Ballarat.	Accept with thanks the terms of only paying for gas consumed, for the use of the Committee Room.		14047	Room booking	14047
A624	20	07	1877	Documents	Letters In	James Callap(?), Williamstown	Request for a copy of the last report of the Mechanics' Institute, if printed.		14047	Reports	14047
A625	30	07	1859	Documents	Letters In	Rev. George Mackie, ?, Lake Learmonth	Letter expressing intention to become member of Mechanics Institute as well as expressing interest in delivering a lecture.		14047	Membership	14047
A626	23	07	1877	Documents	Letters In	I. C. Rainer, 70 Lonsdale Street West, Melbourne	Order to engage the Hall for nine nights, commencing August 13th, with the option of three following nights.		14047	Hall booking	14047
A627	24	07	1877	Documents	Telegram	W. Collard Smith, Minister of Mines, Melbourne	Regret that I have a previous engagement for Friday		14047	Mining Exchange	14047
A628	26	02	1877	Documents	Letters In	Henry Morgan, Morgan's Hotel, Doveton Street, Ballarat	Offer to rent the corner entrance of the Institute for 10 shillings a week payable monthly in advance. The rooms were formerly used by a tailor, and Morgan would use them in the business of Hotel Broker and Agent		14047	Mining Exchange	14047
A629		05	1874	Documents	Inventories	Ballaarat Mechanics' Institute	A four page document in the form of two lists of oil paintings and water colour drawings on view with values. The first page lists those items under ten pounds value, and the second is a detailed list - including title and artist - of those over ten pounds. The first list describes 71 oils, 30 water colours and 30 small bronzes. The second describes 69 oils, artists including Buvelot, Clark, Williams, Glover, Gulten, Creswick, Pether, Goyen, Balfour, Melby, John Wilson, Hughes, E. Taylor, Tho. Clarke, H. A. Hartland, Smythe, Fitzpatrick, T. Holland, Beattie, Stanley, Bird, Rolfe, Miles, Scott, Ensor, Villiers, Laddell, Duffield.		14047	Exhibitions & Displays	14047
A630	31	12	1859	Documents	Receipts	Geo. Timms, "The Star" and "Miner", Main Road, Gravel Pits	Account/receipt for advertising for Literary Class, Lecture, Arithmetic, English Class History Class from October 26th to December 24th 1859. Paid January 14th by cheque.		14047	Star advertisement	14047
A631	03	10	1859	Documents	Letters In	Manager, Bank of Victoria, Ballaarat	Refusal from the Head Office of the Bank to subscribe to the Building Fund.		14047	Mining Exchange	14047
A632	12	08	1859	Documents	Letters In	Joseph Comb, Town Clerk, Council Chambers, Ballarat	Reply from Municipal Council to the request from the Mechanics' Institute for the use of Council Chambers for the delivery of Lectures. The lowest rate, with the use of gas only is the be charged.		14047	Lectures and classes	14047
A633	20	07	1859	Documents	Letters In	Rev. George Mackie, Manse, Lake Learmonth	Notification that Mackie's lecture topic will be "Land and Labor" - keeping in mind the rule prohibiting "political and polemical" matters. He will lecture on August 22nd.		14047	Lecture booking	14047
A634	29	07	1859	Documents	Letters In	Deputy Surveyor General, Office of Lands Survey, Melbourne	Notification of a parcel per escort of three maps - one Census map, one geological map, one Phillips map.		14047	Museum	14047
A635	27	07	1859	Documents	Letters In	Joseph Comb, Town Clerk, Ballarat	Account/receipt for ten shillings paid for the gas used at the lecture held at the Council Chambers. The paper has also been used for jottings of amounts of money. The most formal of these includes names - Learmonth, fifty pounds; Caselli, five guineas; Anderson, ten guineas; Lewis, ten guineas.		14047	Receipt	14047
A636		01	1859	Documents	Letters In	Evans Brothers, Stationers, Lydiard Street, Ballarat	Account/receipt for printing, glue, labels etc. over the period November/December 1858. Acknowledgment of payment in January 1859. Total cost - five pounds seventeen shillings and sixpence.		14047	Receipt	14047
A637	23	07	1859	Documents	Letters In	Revd.Samuel Bickford, Ballarat.	Bickford is happy to comply with the request of the Committee in three or four weeks time - presumably to deliver a lecture.		14047	Lecture booking	14047
A638	27	07	1859	Documents	Letters In	Revd. John Potter	Accepting the offer to deliver a lecture on English Poetry in about 4 weeks time. He suggests "reading selections from the best authors in prose and poetry" as the format, as it "succeeded well in England."		14047	Lecture booking	14047
A639	27	07	1859	Documents	Letters In	Revd. L. Shiel, Catholic Presbytery, Victoria Street	At the moment Shiel does not have time to lecture as he is "very much occupied between my present and late positions. When I have become a little more settled" he will be happy to comply.		14047	Lecture booking	14047
A640	23	07	1859	Documents	Letters In	Thomas Learmonth, Ercildoun by Burrumbeet	Regret that there are no books or specimens to donate, but encloses a cheque for fifty pounds as donation to such a worthy cause.		14047	Museum	14047
A641	16	07	1859	Documents	Letters In	I. H. Hammond, Bell's Life in Victoria, Melbourne.	Receipt for 10 shillings for a subscription to Bell's Life in Victoria		14047	Receipt	14047
A642	20	07	1859	Documents	Correspondence	William M. Brown, Wholesale Stationer, Bookseller, Bookbinder and Paper Ruler, Lydiard Street, Ballarat	Receipt for 6/- for goods purchased.		14047	Receipt	14047
A643	?	?	?	Documents	Letters In	Chas Tucker	Receipt for 18/- being wood plus cartage fee.		14047	Receipt	14047
A644	22	07	1859	Documents	Letters In	Chas Tucker	Receipt for 2 pounds 8/6, being 3 loads of wood.		14047	Receipt	14047
A645	19	11	1859	Documents	Letters In	Henry Preston, Bill Poster, Specimen Hill, Ballarat	Receipt for 6 pounds 5/- being payment for posting of "bills".		14047	Receipt	14047
A646	15	07	1858	Documents	Letters In	M'Causland & Co. "North Grenville Mercury" Office, Lydiard Street	Receipt for 14/- for lecture advertisment in the "North Grenville Mercury" newspaper.		14047	Receipt	14047
A647	15	07	1859	Documents	Letters In	Cox, M'Causland & Co. "North Grenville Mercury" Office, Lydiard Street	Receipt for 10/- for advertising in the "North Grenville Mercury" newspaper.		14047	Receipt	14047
A648	12	07	1859	Documents	Letters In	George Robinson, Importer of Books and Stationery, 85 & 87 Collins Street East, Melbourne	Receipt for 8 pounds 1/3 in payment of goods		14047	Receipt	14047
A649				Documents	Letters In	William T. Burrows	Quote and agreement to make 4 tables,12 forms and 2 sets of book shelves		14047	Quote	14047
A650	20	08	1859	Documents	Letters In	Hargreaves & Co, "Journal of Commerce", 16 Elizabeth Street South, Melbourne	Receipt for 1 pound 1/6 for subscription to the "Journal of Commerce".		14047	Receipt	14047
A651	19	08	1859	Documents	Letters In	Smith Wilson, Daily News Office, Moorabool Street, Geelong	Notification that the Daily News is about to be discontinued, and therefore daily delivery will cease.		14047	Library	14047
A652	18	08	1859	Documents	Letters In	Haneswood(?), Clerk of the Board, Office of the Mining Board, Ballaarat.	Letter accompanying Report and Plans donated to the Mechanics' Institute. Plans included Divisions 2 and 4, Cobbler's Lead, Smythes Creek, Smythesdale and Brownes. Report was for mining operation No. 6		14047	Reports	14047
A653	05	09	1859	Documents	Invoices	George Collin Dobles, Ballarat Daily & Weekly Times	Account and receipt for five pounds and sixpence. Paid to Mr Wrigley.		14047	Receipt	14047
A654	07	07	1859	Documents	Letters In	I. Moore, Chief Secretary's Office, Melbourne	Agreement to send copies of the Government and Police Gazette free of charge.		14047	Library	14047
A655	05	19	1859	Documents	Letters In	J. Wright, Ballarat	Receipt for three pounds eight shillings for the North Grenville Mercury.		14047	Receipt	14047
A656	12	09	1859	Documents	Letters In	John Murray	Application to give a course of geological lectures at Ballarat, as he had delivered at Bendigo and other places.		14047	Lecture booking	14047
A657	20	09	1859	Documents	Letters In	Joseph Comb, Town Clerk, Council Chambers, Ballarat	Payment for gas for the use of the large room for lecture.		14047	Receipt	14047
A658	21	09	1859	Documents	Letters In	Evans Brothers, Stationers, Main Road, Ballarat	Account for stationery.		14047	Accounts	14047
A659	23	09	1859	Documents	Letters In	Rev. George Daniel, Creswick.	Inability to lecture due to shortness of notice. Daniel would be happy to lecture at another time. He needs to bring a "number of articles of native production" and so needs to drive to Ballarat and would rather wait a while until " the roads are become passable."		14047	Lecture booking	14047
A660	26	09	1859	Documents	Letters In	Gas Company	Receipt for fifteen pounds eighteen shillings due to the Gas Company		14047	Receipt	14047
A661	26	09	1859	Documents	Letters In	J. W. Hawkins, Cornish & Bruce, Melbourne and Sandhurst Railway Works, Castlemaine	Presentation to the Mechanics' Institute of a copy of the "Colonial Mining Journal".		14047	Books	14047
A662	26	09	1859	Documents	Letters In	John Murray M.D., Mechanics' Institute, Melbourne.	Agreement to give 2 lectures at six guineas per lecture. Previously presented to the Caledonian Society at Sandhurst Bendigo.		14047	Lecture booking	14047
A663	26	09	1859	Documents	Letters In	"Register" and "Observer" Offices, Adelaide	Receipt for subscription to the Adelaide "Observer" - one pound fourteen shillings.		14047	Receipt	14047
A664	27	09	1859	Documents	Letters In	R. Garrity, D. Harrison & Co, Geelong Advertiser Office	Quote for cost of the Geelong Advertiser per annun, half yearly and quarterly.		14047	Quote	14047
A665	27	09	1859	Documents	Letters In	J. Breguzzi, ?& Gearing, Maryborough & Dunolly Advertiser, Maryborough	Quote for the cost of the Maryborough Advertiser per quarter - fifteen shillings and sixpence posted 3 times a week.		14047	Quote	14047
A666	28	09	1859	Documents	Letters In	???, Manager, London Chartered Bank of Australia, Ballaarat	Response to a request to contribute to the building fund. A submission will be put to the Inspector, recommending "that the same be complied with."		14047	Accounts	14047
A667	29	09	1859	Documents	Letters In	G. S. Symonds, Treasury, Melbourne	Reply to the letter asking for a grant. "In reply I am to state that the Government have determined not to include any grants to Mechanics' Institutions in the estimates for the ensuing year."		14047	Accounts	14047
A668	01	10	1859	Documents	Letters In	Age Office, Ballarat	Receipt for seven months subscription to the daily Age newspaper - three pounds and two shillings		14047	Receipt	14047
A669	01	10	1859	Documents	Letters In	A. C. Brunig, Ballarat	Account / receipt for three monts subscription to the Melbourne Punch - nine shillings		14047	Receipt	14047
A670	21	11	1859	Documents	Letters In	Charles Dyte, Hon Secretary, Ballarat Fire Brigade, Ballarat	Request to use the Room - uninterrupted - for the afternoon of 29th.		14047	Room booking	14047
A671	22	11	1859	Documents	Letters In	John Bryce, Ballarat	In response to a request, Bryer presents a report on the singing class. The class, conducted by Mr Turner, is held weekly in the Christ Church School Room. It is open to Mechanics only, with a quarterly subscription of ten shillings for gentlemen and five shillings for ladies. There are 22 male and 4 female members.		14047	Reports	14047
A672	29	11	1859	Documents	Letters In	L. Shiel, Ballarat	The subject of the proposed lecture will be "The Religion of Mankind prior to the Old and New Testaments".		14047	Lecture booking	14047
A673	30	11	1859	Documents	Receipts	Henderson, Semple & Henderson, "Ballarat Times" Office, Ballarat	Account / receipt for advertising - Mathematics Class, Mr Woolcott's Lecture, English Language Class, Mr Daniel's Lecture and printing 500 small cards.		14047	Accounts	14047
A674	16	12	1859	Documents	Receipts	W. H. Batten, Secretary, Mechanics' Institute	Account / receipt for postage stamps, moving benches, bill posting, candles and bucket. Total of one pound two shillings.		14047	Accounts	14047
A675	15	12	1859	Documents	Letters In	O. F. Timins(Timms?), Private Secretary's Office, Melbourne	The Governor will gladly subscribe ten guineas to the Building Fund. He is only sorry it cannot be more.		14047	Mining Exchange	14047
A676	16	12	1859	Documents	Letters In	Committee, Ballarat Mechanics Institute	Mr. Batten requesting a weeks absence to visit Geelong and Melbourne.		14047	Staff	14047
A677	16	12	1859	Documents	Letters In	A.G. Lees, Treasurer, Ballarat Fire Brigade	Receipt for payment of twenty six pounds for gas.		14047	Receipt	14047
A678	16	11	1859	Documents	Letters In	Maurice H. Solomon, Specimen Hill School, Ballarat	Donation of a copy of the Bible in Hebrew and 2 Jewish Chronicles.		14047	Library	14047
A679	17	12	1859	Documents	Letters In	Daniel O' Connor, Ballarat	Daniel O'Connor's resignation from the committee of the Institute.		14047	Committees	14047
A680	19	11	1858	Documents	Letters In	William Little, Honourable Secretary,	Notification and details of English classes to be held at the Presbyterian School, Soldiers Hill.		14047	Lectures and classes	14047
A681			1859	Documents	Invoices	The Committee of the Mechanics' Institute	Oct/Nov account for paterning bench, postage stamps, envelopes and tumblers 17 shillings.		14047	Accounts	14047
A682	19	11	1859	Documents	Receipts	J. H. Hammond, Bell's Life in Victoria	Receipt for subscription fee for Bell's Life in Victoria 16/10/1859-16/01/1860 - 10 shillings.		14047	Accounts	14047
A683		11	1859	Documents	Invoices	John H. Hammond, Wholesale and Retail Bookseller, Commercial and General Stationer, Main Road, Foot of Bakery Hill, Ballaarat	Account for subscription for Bell's Life in Victoria - 10 shillings.		14047	Accounts	14047
A684	15	11	1859	Documents	Letters In	H. B. Withers, Dawson Street, Ballarat	Offering availability to deliver three lectures. "Ballarat Past and Present, "The Eureka Stockade" and "The Mining History of Ballarat".		14047	Lectures and classes	14047
A685	10	11	1859	Documents	Letters In	J. Haniswood, Honorary Secretary, Office of the Mining Board, Ballaarat	A public meeting was held to form a "Ballarat Mining Institute" for the "diffusion of useful knowledge on all matters appertaining to mining". There was some anxiety that Ballaarat was not big enough to support two Institutions, and so a sub-committee was formed (Messers Baker, Evans, Weeks, Wagg, Wheeldon and Cooper), to look at the idea of joining with the Mechanics' Institute.		14047	Mining Exchange	14047
A686	10	11	1859	Documents	Letters In	R. Mitchell, Ballaarat	The Ballaarat Educational Institute donated Five pounds eleven shillings and one pence to the Library Fund of the Institute		14047	Library	14047
A687		11	1859	Documents	Records	W.H. Batten, Mechanics' Institute	Record of books for library - "Household Words", "Alison's History of Europe", "Life of Johnson", "Agricultural Chemistry" and "Modern Husbandry" - 5 pounds, 14 shillings, 3 pence.		14047	Receipt	14047
A688	08	11	1859	Documents	Receipts	The Mechanics Institute Committee, Ballaarat	Receipt of four weeks salary for W. H. Batten - total Twelve pounds.		14047	Staff	14047
A689	05	11	1859	Documents	Letters In	John B. Hall, Hon. Sec. Total Abstinence Society, Ballarat	Agreement that the Institute can use the Temp Hall on Monday night of each week.		14047	Meetings	14047
A690	04	11	1859	Documents	Receipts	Committee of the Mechanics Institute	Receipt for writing table with shelves at a cost of one pound ten shillings.		14047	Accounts	14047
A691	04	11	1859	Documents	Reports	Report of the Class Committee	The Committee reports that classes have commenced in Singing with Mr Turner, Arithmetic and Mathematics with Mr Mitchell, and Literary & Discussion. The list for an English Language class is filling and Mr Riselas is willing to take a class in Mineralogy.		14047	Committees	14047
A692	31	10	1859	Documents	Invoices	"Ballarat Times" office, Ballarat	Account / receipt for advertising ( Mr Cathie's lecture, Mr Bickford's lecture, Literary & Discussion Class and meetings) and printing. Total amount: two pounds eleven shillings and sixpence. Paid 19th November.		14047	Accounts	14047
A693	25	10	1859	Documents	Invoices	"The Star" and "Miner", Main Road, Gravel Pits, Ballaarat	Account / receipt for advertising (lectures and classes) and printing. Total: four pounds two shillings. Paid 5th November.		14047	Accounts	14047
A694	29	10	1859	Documents	Letters In	J Smith, Chief Secretary's Office, Melbourne	Notification that BMI letter relating to the Trusteeship of the Land Grant for a Mechanics' Institute at Ballarat has been transferred to the Public Lands Department.		14047	Mining Exchange	14047
A695	21	10	1859	Documents	Letters In	C Tucker, Ballarat	Acknowledging with thanks Life Membership of BMI and enclosed cheque for five guineas and wishing every success to the Institute.		14047	Membership	14047
A696	21	10	1859	Documents	Letters In	H. Elliott, Manager, Bank of Australasia, Ballaarat.	The Superintendent has refused permission to donate to the Building Fund.		14047	Mining Exchange	14047
A697			1859	Documents	Invoices	The Committee of the Mechanics' Institute	Account for the mounting and fixing of maps and varnishing them - Total 5 pounds 5 shillings.		14047	Accounts	14047
A698		10	1859	Documents	Invoices	Mechanics' Institute	Account / receipt for four weeks salary for W. H. Batten and other items - Star extract, needles, thread and pins, billsticking and lamp glass. Total: twelve pounds ten shillings and four pence. Paid 21st October.		14047	Accounts	14047
A699	18	10	1859	Documents	Letters In	J. M. Wolcott, Ballarat	Reply to BMI letter of 17th, apologies for inability to deliver lecture.		14047	Lectures and classes	14047
A700	18	10	1859	Documents	Invoices	Henry Preston, Specimen Hill, Ballaarat.	Account /receipt for 40 posters for lecture. Total: five shillings. Paid 18th October.		14047	Accounts	14047
A701	14	10	1859	Documents	Letters In	Rev. George Daniel, Creswick	Inability to lecture on the two suggested dates because of the Annual District Meeting of the Wesleyan Church, but suggests an alternative date. The letter includes a poster of the title of his lecture "South Sea Islands". (See document 702)		14047	Lectures and classes	14047
A702			1859	Documents	Posters	Rev. George Daniel, Creswick	Printed poster advertising Rev. Daniel's lecture. South Sea Islands. Their Character and Capabilities .. The Manners and Customs of the Inhabitants, &c., Illustrated by various Articles of Native Production and Manufacture:- By the Rev. G. Daniel.		14047	Lectures and classes	14047
A703	12	10	1859	Documents	Letters In	Thomas Stevenson, Acting Manager, Melbourne Guaranty Company, Melbourne	Receipt for payment of one pound ten shillings, the premium on guarantee policy of one hundred pounds.		14047	Receipt	14047
A704	10	10	1859	Documents	Invoices	John H. Hammond, Main Road, Foot of Bakery Hill, Ballarat	Account / receipt for one foolscap minutes book costing fourteen shillings. Paid 28th October.		14047	Accounts	14047
A705	16	05	1859	Documents	Tenders	Spark and Newman, Ballarat	Tender for supply of furniture. 30 pounds, 8 shillings.		14047	Fixtures & Fittings	14047
A706	17	05	1859	Documents	Letters In	Smith and Wilson, Daily News Office, Moorabool Street, Geelong	Letter advising B.M.I. that they had been placed on the free list of the 'Daily News" Geelong newspaper.		14047	Library	14047
A707	17	05	1859	Documents	Letters In	Shaw, Hartnell and Co., Melbourne	Rates for subscription to "My Note Book".		14047	Subscriptions	14047
A708	17	05	1859	Documents	Letters In	Edward Wild, Bear's Exhange Rooms, Melbourne	Information about supplying B.M.I. with copies of Bear's Circular. Gratis		14047	Subscriptions	14047
A709				Documents	Invoices	I. Wilson	Account /receipt for newspapers.		14047	Accounts	14047
A710	19	05	1859	Documents	Letters In	The Manager Ballarat Times Office	Letter advising B.M.I. that they would be receiving copies of the "Ballarat Times" gratis.		14047	Subscriptions	14047
A711	18	05	1859	Documents	Letters In	I. Martin, Manager, Bendigo Mercury	Information about supplying B.M.I. with copies of the "Bendigo Mercury" gratis on payment of postage for three months		14047	Subscriptions	14047
A712	18	05	1859	Documents	Letters In	Matthews and Smith, Mt. Alexander Mail, Castlemaine	Information about supplying B.M.I. with copies "Mt. Alexander Mail", Castlemaine. Free for six months if BMI can pay postage costs.		14047	Subscriptions	14047
A713	19	05	1859	Documents	Letters In	J. Ferres, Government Printing Office, Melbourne	Letter supplying information to the B.M.I. secretary regarding supply, free of charge of the Government Gazette.		14047	Subscriptions	14047
A714	20	05	1859	Documents	Letters In	Hargreaves & Co. "Customs Weekly Bill of Entry" & "Journal of Commerce, 16 Elizabeth Street, Melbourne	Reply from "Journal of Commerce". Supply cannot be free of charge, but only on the same terms as subscribers.		14047	Subscriptions	14047
A715	17	05	1859	Documents	Letters In	Edgar Wright, Office of the Colonial Mining Journal, Collins Street East, Melbourne.	Agreement to provide a copy of the Mining Journal to the B.M.I. The letter includes a description of the difficulties of producing such a quality magazine single handed.		14047	Subscriptions	14047
A716				Documents	Inventories	Mr W. Lloyd, Swamp, Ballarat	List of books - fiction and non-fiction - donated by Mr Lloyd.		14047	Books	14047
A717	20051859	05	1859	Documents	Letters In	MacKay & Co, Advertiser Office, Sandhurst	Agreement to send a copy of the "Bendigo Advertiser", in return for the postage quarterly.		14047	Subscriptions	14047
A718	02	06	1859	Documents	Letters In	Redmond Barry, Trustees of the Melbourne Public Library.	Notification that books from the Melbourne Public Library cannot be distributed to "residents in the interior of the Country". A considerable number of books have been ordered from London, and when they arrive conditions for lending will announced		14047	Books	14047
A719	16	06	1859	Documents	Letters In	Rees & Benjamin, 204 Main Road, Ballarat	Donation of a clock to be placed in a room in the Mechanics' Institute. If the Institute should be removed, the clock is to become the property of the Fire Brigade.		14047	Fixtures & Fittings	14047
A720	17	05	1859	Documents	Letters In	John R. Bailey, Ballarat	Response to a letter from the Committee. Mr Bailey offers to give a short address on the occasion of the inauguration of the Mechanics' Institute on 23rd May. The address, if selected, would be "On the Use and Study of History".		14047	Lecture booking	14047
A721	14	06	1859	Documents	Letters In	C. Searle, St Paul's Parsonage, Ballarat	Declining the offer to start a class, because of the pressure of work.		14047	Lectures and classes	14047
A722				Documents	Letters In	Austin T. Turner, Singing Master with the Denominational Schools, Clifton Cottage, Lyons Street South	Agreement to take charge of the singing class.		14047	Lectures and classes	14047
A723	15	06	1859	Documents	Invoices	T. C. Agnew, "The Star" and "Miner", Main Road, Gravel Pits, Ballarat	Account / receipt for printing and advertising (Meeting, election of Officers, Inauguration, Lecture) Total: Five pounds one shilling.		14047	Accounts	14047
A724	18	06	1859	Documents	Letters In	Stewart & Doig, Ballarat	Receipt for eleven pounds ten shillings, half the amount of fitting the fire brigade room with gas.		14047	Receipt	14047
A725	21	06	1859	Documents	Letters In	Haniswood, Clerk to the Board, Office of the Mining Board, Ballarat	Letter accompanying the Report and Plan of the No 3 Division of the District of Ballaarat.		14047	Reports	14047
A726	24	06	1859	Documents	Letters In	Joseph Comb, Town Clerk, Council Chambers, Ballarat	The Municipal Council will defer the decision re a grant until the next half year funding has been decided.		14047	Reports	14047
A727	30	06	1859	Documents	Invoices	Ballarat Gas Works	Account/receipt for supplying gas for April, May and June. Total: eighteen pounds and twelve shillings. Paid 9th September. Signed A. C. Rees.		14047	Accounts	14047
A728	30	06	1859	Documents	Receipts	Geo Heath	Receipt for one Minute book. Total : Twelve shillings and sixpence.		14047	Accounts	14047
A729	27	06	1859	Documents	Invoices	Ballarat Daily & Weekly Times	Account / receipt for advertising: Meeting, Ballot for Officers, Inauguration, Institute now open, First course of lectures. Paid 4th July. Signed: Wrigley		14047	Accounts	14047
A730	09	08	1859	Documents	Regulations	Ballarat Mechanics' Institute	Notice of alteration to the rules of the Mechanics' Institute to be presented to a special general meeting on the above date. Alterations to Rules no. 5,9,11,56,21,15. The document is signed by fifteen members of the Mechanics' Institute - A. Anderson, W. Withers, J. Dodds, J. McDowall, W. Cooper, J. Cathie,H. Caselli, Frazer, J (?), Geo Cronek, A. Hutchinson, C. Lucke, T. Collonick, W. Lakeland, L. Hutchinson		14047	Records	14047
A731	04	07	1859	Documents	Invoices	"The Star" and "Miner", Main Road, Gravel Pits	Account / receipt for printing and advertising (Now Open). Total: three pounds two shillings.		14047	Accounts	14047
A732	05	07	1859	Documents	Invoices	A. C. Brunig, Ballarat	Account / receipt for 3 months subscription to the Melbourne Punch. Total: nine shillings.		14047	Subscriptions	14047
A733		09	1859	Documents	Invoices	W. H. Batten	List of items for re-imbursement - wood, mat, postage stamps etc. Effectively a petty cash list.		14047	Accounts	14047
A734	06	10	1859	Books	Letters In	Thomas Stevenson, The Melbourne, Guaranty Company. 28 Collins Street, West Melbourne	Notification that a policy will be issued to the B.M.I. on payment of one pound ten shillings.		14047	Accounts	14047
A735	05	10	1859	Documents	Letters In	R. T. Burns, Ballarat	Agreement to accept the position of teacher of a writing class.		14047	Lecture booking	14047
A736	05	10	1859	Documents	Letters In	William Smith, Ballarat	Donation of H Smollett's "History of England" in 13 volumes to the library, and a donation og five guineas to the Book Fund		14047	Books	14047
A737	07	10	1859	Documents	Letters In	Bernard Jourdan, Ballarat	Offer to take the French Class and the Latin one if necessary.		14047	Lecture booking	14047
A738	08	10	1859	Documents	Letters In	Evans Brothers, Ballarat	Account/Receipt for Goods for seventeen shillings and nine pence.		14047	Receipt	14047
A739	08	10	1859	Documents	Letters In	J. M. Wolcott, Ballarat	Offer to deliver a lecture on "Ideality" considered in relation to Mechanics and the Arts.		14047	Lecture booking	14047
A740	01	01	1861	Documents	Invoices	J. Doig & Co., 86 Bridge Street, Ballarat	Account / receipt for gasfittings - material and labour. Total: ninety-six pounds fifteen shillings and sixpence. Account paid.		14047	Accounts	14047
A741	02	01	1861	Documents	Letters In	Stephen Cooper, Secretary, Benevolent Asylum, Ballarat	Request for use of the large room for the Annual Meeting.		14047	Room booking	14047
A742	05	01	1861	Documents	Letters In	R. Mitchell, C. Listers, W. G. Pleydell, Committee, B.M. I.	Members of Committee request a special meeting to take into consideration Messers Francis and Watson's account of extras and to arrange terms of letting the large Hall.		14047	Committees	14047
A743	04011861	01	1861	Documents	Invoices	W. G Pleydell	Account /receipt for providing 14 different English and Irish periodicals - Weekly Dispatch, Lloyds Weekly, West Briton and Cornwall Advertiser, Leeds Mercury, Manchester Examiner, Glasgow Citizen, Scotsman, Belfast Banner, Cork Examiner, Cambrian, ?? News, Punch, London Times, Liverpool Albion. Account paid 12 pounds.		14047	Accounts	14047
A744	06	01	1861	Documents	Letters In	Julius Goldstucker, Ballarat	Second offer to start French and German classes. The first offer was refused until after the completion of the new building. It is pointed out that a knowledge of German, in particular, would be of advantage to commercial or tradesmen in the Colony.		14047	Lectures and classes	14047
A745	07	01	1861	Documents	Letters In	William C. Smith, H. Molliton Ballarat	Letter accompanying a cheque for twenty- three pounds one shilling and eight pence for thedeposit received for the sale of the site on Sturt Street.		14047	Accounts	14047
A746	08	01	1861	Documents	Letters In	James H. Spark, Spark & Newman, Ballarat	Agreement to arbitrate for the B. M. I. in the dispute between the Architect and the Contractor.		14047	Committees	14047
A747	08	01	1861	Documents	Letters Out	To Messers Francis and Watson	Querying the account for extras presented to the M. I., together with Mr Doane's statement. The Committee consider that the outstanding matters should be referred to Arbitration in accordance with the conditions of the Contract. Mr Spark has been appointed in this capacity.		14047	Accounts	14047
A748	08	01	1861	Documents	Letters In	Francis & Watson, Ballarat	Account / receipt for the sum of five hundred pounds for the erection of the Mechanics' Hall, Sturt Street, Ballarat. Account paid.		14047	Accounts	14047
A749	07	01	1861	Documents	Invoices	Ballarat Gas Works	Account for twenty-one pounds - including meter reading slip.		14047	Accounts	14047
A750	10	01	1861	Documents	Letters Out	To The Honourable the Attorney General	Request to hold an "Art Union, or distribution by lottery of Pictures, Works of Art and Fancy Articles". A bazaar had been held and a quantity of valuable articles were unsold.		14047	Art Union	14047
A751	10	01	1861	Documents	Letters In	J. Moore, Chief Secretary's Office, Melbourne	Notification that the one hundred and fifty pounds voted to the Ballarat Mechanics' Institute in 1860 can be accessed.		14047	Mining Exchange	14047
A752	11	01	1861	Documents	Letters In	Lister & Angel, Sturt Street	A request to use the front wall of the staircase as the back wall of the two storey premises which is about to be erected.		14047	Mining Exchange	14047
A753	11	01	1861	Documents	Letters In	C. Stallard	Concerning the ground leased from the Trustees. Mr Stallard intends to place two windows and a private door on the East side of the ground if it is sanctioned by the Trustees.		14047	Mining Exchange	14047
A754	11	01	1861	Documents	Letters In	W. H. Batten, BallaArat	Request for increase of salary		14047	Staff	14047
A755	11	01	1861	Documents	Letters In	Woods, Secretary, Ballarat District Hospital	Enquiry about the terms for hiring the large room to hold the Annual Meeting		14047	Hall booking	14047
A756	12	01	1861	Documents	Letters In	James Johns and James H. Spark, Arbitrators, Ballarat	Result of the Arbitration. A. R. Watson is to be paid ninety-two pounds fourteen shillings and seven pence for extra work executed in Erecting the Buildings of Mechanics' Institute. Signed by Arbitrators and Umpire.		14047	Letters In	14047
A757	12	01	1861	Documents	Receipts	Doig & Co., Ballarat	Payment of ninety-two pounds ten shillings for gasfittings.		14047	Accounts	14047
A758	12	01	1861	Documents	Invoices	James Francis, Stonemason and Builder, Armstrong Street, Ballarat	Account / receipt for plastering ceiling and fixing ventilators to Large Hall 4 pounds 11 shillings.		14047	Accounts	14047
A759	14	01	1861	Documents	Letters In	Austin T. Turner, Lyons Street, Ballarat	Thanks for the use of the Hall for the singing meeting of the Denominational Schools. Payment is not possible.		14047	Hall booking	14047
A760	15	01	1861	Documents	Invoices	A. C. Brunig, Ballarat	Account / receipt for Punch and The Argus for 3 months 2 pounds, 9 shillings. Account paid 20th Feb.		14047	Accounts	14047
A761	16	01	1861	Documents	Letters In	John Gellattly, Ballarat	Agreement to erect a fence at the rear of his property.		14047	Mining Exchange	14047
A762	18	01	1861	Documents	Letters In	Lister & Angel, Ballarat	Agreement to leave the adjoining wall in perfect condition.		14047	Mining Exchange	14047
A763	17	01	1861	Documents	Correspondence	A. W. Chourley(?), Crown Law Offices, Melbourne	The Attorney General gived permission for the lottery as long as "works of art" only are disposed of.		14047	Letters In	14047
A764	21	01	1861	Documents	Letters In	C Stallard	Formal complaint that one foot of ground has been left off the frontage purchase. Twenty-nine feet was agreed to, and paid for, and Stallard wants restitution.		14047	Mining Exchange	14047
A765	23	01	1860	Documents	Letters In	W. Thompson. Secretary, Mechanics' Institution, Melbourne	Replying to 4 questions asked. Classes close in October or November of each year and commence in April. Teachers are paid by the session: forty -two shillings for 2 weekly sessions. Only members are admitted to classes.		14047	Lectures and classes	14047
A766	23	01	1861	Documents	Invoices	Ballarat Gas Works	Account for Gas - eleven pounds ten shillings. Account paid by cheque.		14047	Accounts	14047
A767	23	01	1861	Documents	Invoices	A. R. Watson, Ballarat	Detailed account for building and repairs, including painting, doors, architraves etc.		14047	Accounts	14047
A768	24	01	1861	Documents	Invoices	John M. Garratt, Geelong	Reply suggesting appropriate lecturers and their topics - David Blair, Rev. James Henderson, Rev. George Slade, James Balfour, all from Geelong. Also states the dimensions of the Geelong Lecture Hall - 80ft x 50ft.		14047	Lectures and classes	14047
A769	24	01	1860	Documents	Invoices	I. A. Doane, Ballarat	Account for superintending the erection of the Mechanics' Hall at 2.5% on original cost of 2187 pounds 17 shillings, 1 pence, and for fittings etc additional at 5% on 595 pounds. Total: 84 pounds 3 shillings. Account paid.		14047	Accounts	14047
A770		01	1861	Documents	Records	W. H. Batten, Ballarat	List of sundries - stamps, matches, padlock etc. for December 1860 and January 1861. Total: eleven pounds fifteen shillings and sixpence.		14047	Accounts	14047
A771	25	01	1861	Documents	Letters In	I. A. Doane, Ballarat	Notification that desks for Reading Room are ready to be collected from John Rowan, cabinet maker. Price quoted was seven pounds ten shillings, but agreed price was five pounds.		14047	Accounts	14047
A772	25	01	1861	Documents	Invoices	Henry Stephens, Ballarat.	Account / receipt for making and fixing 6 roller blinds at nine shillings each plus sewing. Total 2 pounds 17 shillings. Account paid.		14047	Accounts	14047
A773	25	01	1861	Documents	Statements	Francis and Watson, Ballarat	Formal detailed statement of all costs and agreements for the work done by Messers Francis and Watson in the erection of the Mechanics' Hall. Statement shows balance of account due 423 pounds 9 shillings 7 pence.		14047	Accounts	14047
A774	28Receipt for the	01	1861	Documents	Receipts	Francis and Watson, Ballarat	Receipt for the balance for the extra work done on the building - 423 pounds nine shillings and seven pence.		14047	Accounts	14047
A775	28	01	1861	Documents	Receipts	John H. Hammond, Hammond's Circulating Library, Main Road, Foot of Bakery Hill, Ballarat	Account / receipt for subscriptions to Saturday Review and Bell's Life.		14047	Accounts	14047
A776	29	01	1861	Documents	Letters In	Augustus Tulk, Librarian, Melbourne Public Library	Request to fill in the accompanying form to increase information and funding. The form is still with the letter - not completed.		14047	Library	14047
A777	31	01	1861	Documents	Letters In	James Francis, Contractor, Armstrong Street, Ballarat.	Notification of 500 pounds shortfall in the cost to Francis, and application for payment because of illness. The extra was paid on 08/02/1861. Attached to the letter is a detailed statement of materials used for the building		14047	Accounts	14047
A778	31	01	1861	Documents	Receipts	A. R. Reed, Ironmonger, Corner of Sturt and Lydiard Streets, Ballaarat	Account / receipt for 2 buckets and a mop and handle.		14047	Accounts	14047
A779	11	12	1859	Documents	Receipts	W. H. Batten	Statement/receipt for one month's salary - 12 pounds		14047	Staff	14047
A780	13	01	1860	Documents	Receipts	W. H. Batten	Statement / receipt for one month's salary - 12 pounds		14047	Staff	14047
A781	10	02	1860	Documents	Receipts	W. H. Batten	Statement / receipt for one month's salary - 12 pounds		14047	Staff	14047
A782		02	1860	Documents	Receipts	W. H. Batten	Statement / receipt for one month's salary - 12 pounds		14047	Staff	14047
A783	10	04	1860	Documents	Receipts	W. H. Batten	Statement / receipt for one month's salary - 12 pounds x 2 for April and May.		14047	Staff	14047
A784	01061860	06	1860	Documents	Receipts	W. H. Batten	Statement / receipt for one month's salary - 12 pounds		14047	Staff	14047
A785	28	06	1860	Documents	Receipts	W. H. Batten	Statememt / receipt for one month's salary - 12 pounds		14047	Staff	14047
A786	27	07	1860	Documents	Receipts	W. H. Batten	Statement / receipt for one month's salary - 12 pounds		14047	Staff	14047
A787	24	08	1860	Documents	Receipts	W. H. Batten	Statement / receipt for one month's salary - 12 pounds		14047	Staff	14047
A788	28	09	1860	Documents	Receipts	W. H. Batten	Statement / receipt for one month's salary - 12 pounds		14047	Staff	14047
A789	09	10	1860	Documents	Receipts	W. H. Batten	Statement / receipt for one month's salary - 12 pounds		14047	Staff	14047
A790	16	11	1860	Documents	Receipts	W. H. Batten	Statement / receipt for one month's salary - 12 pounds		14047	Staff	14047
A791	14	12	1860	Documents	Receipts	W. H. Batten	Statement / receipt for one month's salary - 12 pounds		14047	Staff	14047
A792		01	1861	Documents	Receipts	W. H. Batten	Statement / receipt for one month's salary - 12 pounds		14047	Staff	14047
A793	08	02	1861	Documents	Receipts	W. H. Batten	Statement / receipt for one month's salary - 12 pounds		14047	Staff	14047
A794		03	1861	Documents	Receipts	W. H. Batten	Statement / receipt for one month and 2 days salary - seventeen pounds thirteen shillings and four pence.		14047	Staff	14047
A795	05	04	1861	Documents	Receipts	W. H. Batten	Statement / receipt for one month's salary - sixteen pounds thirteen shillings and four pence.		14047	Staff	14047
A796		01	1861	Documents	Receipts	W. H. Batten	Statement / receipt for one day's labour for clearing the right of way behind the Institute - one pound		14047	Staff	14047
A797	04	02	1861	Documents	Letters In	A Sayers, Ballarat	Request from the "General Short Hours Association" for terms of hire for one of the rooms on a weekly basis.		14047	Room booking	14047
A798	05	02	1861	Documents	Invoices	James Clark, Timber Merchant, Lydiard Street, Ballarat	Account / receipt for timber - 1 pound 2 shillings 6pence.		14047	Accounts	14047
A799	13	02	1861	Documents	Invoices	Henry Smith, Draper, Main Road, Ballarat	Account / receipt for matting and Holland fabric - 10 pounds 11 shillings 10 pence. Paid 13/2/1861		14047	Accounts	14047
A800	06	02	1861	Documents	Invoices	John Rowen, Ballarat	Account for making 3 reading desks at a cost of eighteen pounds two shillings.		14047	Accounts	14047
A801	06	02	1861	Documents	Letters In	J. Noble Wilson, 72 Collins Street East, Melbourne	Recommendation and offer for Mr R. H. Horne to deliver two lectures - "Life and Death Struggles of Italy" and "Garibaldi, King Victor and the Austrian Despotism". They had been a great success at St Kilda. His remuneration should be travelling expenses and half the proceeds of the lectures after expenses.		14047	Lecture booking	14047
A802	07	02	1861	Documents	Invoices	John Rowen, Ballarat	Account for carpentry, including labour.		14047	Accounts	14047
A803	07	02	1861	Documents	Receipts	William C. Smith, Ballarat	Receipt for Insurance Policy - fifteen hundred pounds.		14047	Accounts	14047
A804	07	02	1861	Documents	Receipts	H. Stephens, Ballarat	Account / receipt for the making and fixing of four blinds - 2 pounds 6 shillings.		14047	Accounts	14047
A805	08	02	1861	Documents	Receipts	W. H. Batten, Ballarat	Account / receipt for sundries - labour, cleaning, candles - 4 pounds 1 shilling.		14047	Accounts	14047
A806	08	02	1861	Documents	Statements	Ballaarat Mechanics' Institute	Formal Abstract of the Building Account to 8th February 1861 - set out as Debit and Credit. It includes all work done on the building, starting with "sinking trial pits".		14047	Accounts	14047
A807	07	02	1861	Documents	Letters In	John C. St Quentin, Dawson Street, Ballarat	Request to hire the walls of the passage to the reading room to hang framed, glazed advertisements. He will pay five pounds for this.		14047	Wall advertising	14047
A808	09	02	1861	Documents	Letters In	J. Noble Wilson, "Victorian Review" Office, 72 Collins Street East, Melbourne.	Hall booking for Mr Smith for 2 nights		14047	Hall booking	14047
A809	11	02	1861	Documents	Receipts	W. Hitchin	Account / receipt for posting 200 bills advertising lecture - 1 pound.		14047	Accounts	14047
A810	11	02	1861	Documents	Letters In	John Cathie, Rowena Parade, Richmond.	Acceptance to deliver an Experimental Lecture on "Galvanism and the Telegraph", followed by "Electricity" in a fortnight, if required. Suggested remuneration of eight pounds.		14047	Lectures and classes	14047
A811	11	02	1861	Documents	Letters In	H. Robson, Hon. Sec., Ballarat Philharmonic Society, Ballarat	Request that if the Philharmonic Society is to pay 80 pounds per year for the use of the Hall, they would expect a "suitable and fixed orchestra" to be erected, as in Melbourne and Geelong. A formal agreement needs to be drawn up too.		14047	Hall booking	14047
A812	12	02	1861	Documents	Letters In	Wm. Provance(?), Secretary, Ancient Order of Forresters, Ballarat	Complaint about the noise made by the Philharmonic Society. '"we cannot hear ourselves speak when the music is going on. Consequently we have either to shout at the pitch of our voices or else stop business entirely."		14047	Committees	14047
A813	12	02	1861	Documents	Letters In	Rev. J. E. Bromby, Melbourne	Inability to lecture, due to "engrossing duties" in Melbourne, and distance.		14047	Lectures and classes	14047
A814	12	02	1861	Documents	Letters In	E. R. Weber, c/o Phoenix Hotel, Ballarat	Offering for sale a Grand Piano, used in the concert given by Signor Bianchi. It would be 100 pounds, but a charge could be made for its use, and the cost soon recouped.		14047	Fixtures & Fittings	14047
A815	31	12	1860	Documents	Letters In	Joseph Pittman, for A. R. C. Selwyn, Government Geologist, Geological Survey Office, Melbourne	Covering letter for enclosed maps - Broadmeadows & Moonee Ponds, Yuroke & Mickleham, Elphinstone & Forest Creek, Kyneton & Carlsrhue, Langley, Gisborne & Macedon		14047	Mining Exchange	14047
A816	13	02	1861	Documents	Letters In	David Blair, Melbourne	Agreement to lecture for a fee of five guineas.		14047	Lectures and classes	14047
A817	13	02	1861	Documents	Letters In	R. Birnie, 30 Temple Court	Lecture fees to be five guineas plus hotel bill and all travelling expenses. He is preparing a course of Shakespeare lectures for the St Peter's Church Fund.		14047	Lectures and classes	14047
A818	13	02	1861	Documents	Letters In	Charles Fanshawe, Agent, C/- Mrs Pryns, Heidelberg	Offer for a lecture by Miss Alice Marryat on the life and adventures of Lola Montez (in aid of a Lola Montez fund), from her birth up to the present date. He concludes that Miss Marryat and her late father, Captain Marryat R. N. "are too well known to public fame to need comment."		14047	Lectures and classes	14047
A819	17	02	1861	Documents	Letters In	Charles Fanshawe, Agent, c/- Mrs Pryns, Heidelberg	Will use the Hall for three pounds including gas, and admit Institute members at half price. The entertainment lasts about 2 hours.		14047	Hall booking	14047
A820			1861	Documents	Posters	Miss Alice Marryat	Printed and autographed coloured poster advertising Miss Alice Marryat and her lecture about Lola Montez.		14047	Advertisement	14047
A821	18	02	1861	Documents	Invoices	Geo. E. Timms,"The Star" and "Miner", Sturt Street, Ballarat	Account / receipt for one pound 19/- being advertising for tenders for tanks, fencing and business sites.		14047	Receipt	14047
A822	18	02	1861	Documents	Invoices	Geo. E. Timms, "The Star" and "Miner", Sturt Street, Ballarat	Account / receipt for Four pounds 12/- being advertising - mainly for lectures.		14047	Receipt	14047
A823	19	02	1861	Documents	Invoices	Drury & Wright, 33 & 35 Main Road, Ballarat	Account / receipt for Two pounds 8/4 being galvanised iron and nails.		14047	Receipt	14047
A824	19	02	1861	Documents	Letters In	Charles Dyte, Hon. Sec., Ballarat Fire Brigade, Ballarat	Enquiry in response to the offer of two life memberships of the B.M.I. Would it apply to persons selected by the Brigade or the current Office Bearers?		14047	Membership	14047
A825	20	02	1861	Documents	Letters In	I.M. Lake,Hon. Sec., Ballarat Horticultural Society, Ballarat	Require the Hall for the Autumn Exhibition for one day and night		14047	Hall booking	14047
A826	21	02	1861	Documents	Invoices	Ballarat Gas Works, Ballarat	Account / receipt for nineteen pounds 4/- for making and fixing gas fittings - brackets, chandeliers, pendants, glasses, pipes		14047	Receipt	14047
A827	21	02	1861	Documents	Letters In	R. H. Horne, Robe Street, St Kilda, Melbourne.	Some discussion of costs, but eventual agreement to deliver the two lectures agreed to - "Life and Death struggles in Italy" and "Garibaldi - King Victor and the downfall of Austrian Despotism". He also offers "On Good Luck and Hard Labour" and "On the Old English Fairs, with incidental recollections of Donnybrook and the Carnivals and Jahzmarkts of the Continent".		14047	Lecture booking	14047
A828				Documents	Letters In	R. H. Horne	Summary of the two lectures he will deliver.(1) "On the Life and Death Struggles of Italy" and (2) "Garibaldi - King Victor and the Downfall of Austrian Despotism". The summary is described as a "Syllubus".		14047	Lectures and classes	14047
A829	22	02	1861	Documents	Invoices	James Francis, Armstrong Street, Ballarat	Account / receipt for thirteen pounds 15/- for fixing bluestone kerb and levelling the entrance of the building.		14047	Receipt	14047
A830	22	02	1857	Documents	Invoices	Ballaarat Gas Company	Meter docket for gas used. Total: thirteen pounds.		14047	Receipt	14047
A831	23	02	1861	Documents	Invoices	Henry Stephens, Ballarat	Account / receipt for One pound 12/- for putting up and laying the floor of the verandah, and shifting the urine trough and enclosing it. Two pounds had previously been paid on account.		14047	Receipt	14047
A832	19	02	1861	Documents	Invoices	W. H. Batten	Claim for sundries against the Building Account - latch, fastener, nails		14047	Receipt	14047
A833	21	02	1861	Documents	Pamphlets (Brochures)	R. H. Horne	Syllabus (Summary) of three lectures on "The Undeveloped Characters in Shakespeare's Plays". Lecture 1 - Characters who do not appear on stage. Lecture 2 - The light these Undeveloped characters throw on the plays. Lecture 3 - Undeveloped plots.		14047	Lectures and classes	14047
A834	25	02	1861	Documents	Accounting	James H. Spark, Arbitrator, Ballarat	Account / receipt for Fove pounds 10/- for Arbitration between the Architect and Mr Watson		14047	Receipt	14047
A835	25	02	1861	Documents	Accounting	I. Lake, Collector, Ballaarat Gas Company.	Receipt for one month's gas. Total: Thirteen pounds.		14047	Receipt	14047
A836	26	02	1861	Documents	Invoices	Charles Boyd, Bray's Buildings, Main Road, Ballarat	Account / receipt for the printing of 50 Architects' specifications. Total: ten shillings to the Building Account.		14047	Receipt	14047
A837	26	02	1861	Documents	Invoices	James Boyd, Bray's Buildings, Main Road, Ballarat	Account / receipt for printing 200 posters for lecture. Total: two pounds.		14047	Receipt	14047
A838	01	03	1861	Documents	Letters In	A. Robson, Hon. Sec. Ballarat Philharmonic Society.	As a result of the B.M.I. refusing to erect a permanent orchestra in the Large Hall, the Ballarat Philharmonic Society is forced to give up the use of the room.		14047	Hall booking	14047
A839	01	03	1861	Documents	Letters In	David Blair, Melbourne	Reply to a request of the Committee agreeing to give two lectures for the fee of ten guineas. The first would be "The Signs of the Times" and the second chosen from "A Plea for Ghosts", "Phrenology Exploded", The Vestiges of Creation Exploded", "Wish Oratory : Grattan and Curran", or "Wit and Humour".		14047	Lectures and classes	14047
A840	01	03	1861	Documents	Invoices	Henry Preston, Speciman Hill, Ballarat	Account / receipt for 90 Folio Bell's Lecture. Total: seven shillings and sixpence.		14047	Receipt	14047
A841	01	03	1861	Documents	Invoices	William M. Brown for Evans Brothers, Lydiard Street, next Bath's Hotel, Ballarat	Account / receipt for stationery. Total: eight guineas		14047	Receipt	14047
A842	02	03	1861	Documents	Letters In	R. H. Horne, Robe Street, St Kilda, Melbourne	Request that his lectures be scheduled between 12th and 26th March.		14047	Lecture booking	14047
A843	04	03	1861	Documents	Letters In	James O'Gorman, Miner's Rest, Ballarat	Reply to the BMI advertisement in the Ballarat "Times" for a superintendant for the first six subjects conducted at the BMI - Writing & book-keeping, Grammar and Composition, Arithmetic and Mathematics. He is a teacher by profession - certificated by the Irish National Board.		14047	Lectures and classes	14047
A844	04	03	1861	Documents	Letters In	John Cathie, Richmond	Unable to decide on a date for lecture. Please be patient.		14047	Lecture booking	14047
A845	04	03	1861	Documents	Leases	Chas. Stallard, Ballarat	Request to sub-let fifteen feet frontage of the allotment to Mr John Gellatly, Saddler & Harness Maker. He would like this request forwarded to the proper quarter and consent sent to Mr Cuthbert's office.		14047	Mining Exchange	14047
A846	04	05	1861	Documents	Letters In	G. G. Mackay, London Chartered Bank of Australia, Ballaarat Branch.	Notification that no receipt seems to have been issued for the fifteen pounds paid to Mr Symons.		14047	Receipt	14047
A847	05	03	1861	Documents	Letters In	Julius Goldstucker, Ballarat	Renewed offer to take charge of a French Class. For two classes a week, the fee would start at ten guineas a quarter, and if numbers became large, could increase to fifteen guineas.		14047	Lectures and classes	14047
A848		03	1861	Documents	Letters In	R. H. Horne, Robe Street, St Kilda, Melbourne	Confirmation that Tuesday, 19th March is suitable. He intends to take the midday coach on the 18th.		14047	Lecture booking	14047
A849	06	03	1861	Documents	Letters In	J. Gamble, Ballarat	Application, as a response to an advertisement in the "Times", for a competent person to take charge of certain classes. He offers himself for any or all named in 1, 2 & 3. However he thinks one person to cover all three would be inappropriate.		14047	Lectures and classes	14047
A850	06	03	1861	Documents	Letters In	Stephen Cooper, Secretary, Benevolent Asylum, Ballaarat.	Writing on behalf of the Philharmonic Society asking to waive their costs on the occasion of the Benefit Concert. It was held for the joint benefit of the Benevolent Asylum and the Hospital, but was so poorly patronised that costs were not covered.		14047	Accounts	14047
A851	06	03	1861	Documents	Letters In	James D. Patterson, Ballaarat	Receipt for fifty pounds in lieu of a nugget won in the Lottery. Ticket number 842.		14047	Receipt	14047
A852	07031861	03	1861	Documents	Letters In	John Victor	Application in reply to the BMI advertisement for a gentleman to take charge of classes. He applies for two of them - Arithmetic & Mathematics and Grammar & Composition. He includes a testimonial (not present).		14047	Lectures and classes	14047
A853	07	03	1861	Documents	Letters In	John Bulmer, Missionary to Aborigines, Victoria Timber Yard, Melbourne Road.	Request by the Church of England Mission to the Aborigines to hire the Hall, at a reduced rate, to hold a meeting. They are trying to establish a new mission in Gipp'sLand.		14047	Hall booking	14047
A854	07	03	1861	Documents	Invoices	F. Atkins, Australian House Furnishing Establishment, Between Bakery Hill and Yarrowee Hotel, Main Road, Ballarat	Account / receipt for 2 tables (5ft x 3ft) and three dozen wood arm chairs. Total: twenty-one pounds two shillings.		14047	Receipt	14047
A855	08	03	1861	Documents	Reports		"Voting paper" - recording of votes - "in election of man to make himself generally useful" 32 names listed, most with only one or two votes. The most votes were awarded to Curtis.		14047	Records	14047
A856	08	03	1861	Documents	Invoices	John Rowen	Invoice/Receipt for making stands for water tanks and labour. Total: eighteen shillings.		14047	Receipt	14047
A857	08	03	1861	Documents	Accounting	W.H.Batten	Claim from Sundries for Office Supplies for six pounds, fours shillings and threepence		14047	Receipt	14047
A858	11	03	1861	Documents	Letters In	Ballaarat Young Mens Christian Association	Request for use of a room in the Institute for lecture classes and on what terms		14047	Room booking	14047
A859	12	03	1861	Documents	Invoices	Leary & Churchouse, Timber Merchants, Mair Street , Ballaarat (next Old Post Office Reserve)	Receipt for purchase of timber including flooring and mouldings for four pounds, thirteen shillings and twopence		14047	Receipt	14047
A860	12	03	1861	Documents	Letters In	John Bulmer , Missionary to Aborigines, Melbourne Road, Ballaarat	Refusing offer of use of large hall for meeting at half price, advised that meeting will be held in Christ Church School Room		14047	Room booking	14047
A861	13	03	1861	Documents	Letters In	John W. Butler, Ballarat Grammar School	Application for position of master to Writing Class as advertised in The Star. Also enclosed reference on behalf of Mr. John Butler from Wm. Stallacy (?) at Ballarat Grammar School		14047	Lectures and classes	14047
A862	13	03	1861	Documents	Letters In	From T Guthridge	Replying to an advertisment for an Architectural Drawing Master, and offering himself for the position. Stated he is an architect by profession and has several years experience for the position.		14047	Lectures and classes	14047
A863	13	03	1861	Documents	Letters In	R.W. Horne, Robe St, St. Kilda	Advising his travel plans - leaving Geelong by coach at 4.15 a.m. on 18th, also mentioning that Institute letter did not advise terms on which he would be required to lecture.		14047	Lectures and classes	14047
A864	09	03	1861	Documents	Letters In	John C. St Quentin, Dawson Street	Agreeing to the advised terms for leasing of walls of Mechanics Institute commencing in March		14047	Wall advertising	14047
A865	15	05	1861	Documents	Letters In	G.C. Gaskell, Humffray Street	Offering to provide a lecture on "Unemonics (sic) vs Artificial Memory"		14047	Lecture booking	14047
A866	18	03	1861	Documents	Pamphlets (Brochures)	W.H. Batten	Requesting support for the Fancy Bazaar which will be the opening of the Institute in December next. A sum of two thousand pounds is required by year's end.		14047	Bazaar	14047
A867	16	03	1861	Documents	Classes	R.H. Horne, Rolie(sic) St. Kilda	Advising travel arrangements to Ballarat via train to Geelong and coach to Ballarat to deliver lecture on "Life of Dento, Struggles in Italy". He includes a bookseller's bill to paste up in the Institute. He also gives permission to send a paragraph to the Star announcing that the Sardinian Consul has had a copy made of the lecture which will be forwarded to King Victor Emmanuel.		14047	Lecture booking	14047
A868	26	04	1861	Documents	Invoices	Henry Smith, Wholesale & Retail Draper, Exhibition Mart, Main Road	Account/receipt for five pounds for 25 yards of matting		14047	Receipt	14047
A869	18	03	1861	Documents	Invoices	James Futcher, Galvanized Iron and Zinc Worker, Mair St	Account/receipt for 4 galvanized iron water tanks and covers for twenty four pounds plus twenty five shillings for pipe to down spouting		14047	Receipt	14047
A870	20	03	1861	Documents	Invoices	Ballarat Gas Company	Gas account/receipt for ten pounds 17/6.		14047	Receipt	14047
A871	21	03	1861	Documents	Correspondence	Henry C. Watson, Hon Sec B. Bible Society	Requesting use of rooms on first Tuesday of each month at 4pm		14047	Room booking	14047
A872	21	03	1860	Documents	Receipts	R.H. Horne	Acknowledging payment of ten pounds, ten shillings as fees for two lectures on Italian Revolutions		14047	Lectures and classes	14047
A873	22	03	1861	Books	Balance sheet	Mechanics Institute	Receipts and Expenditure for period 1st January 1861 to 22nd March 1861		14047	Accounts	14047
A874	22	03	1861	Documents	Invoices	James Francis	Amount voted by general meeting of members of Mechanics Institute on account of loss in the erection of the Institute - one hundred and ninety pounds. Paid to James Francis.		14047	Accounts	14047
A875	23	03	1861	Documents	Invoices	James Francis	Account/receipt for sundry repairs to plastering - cost ten shillings.		14047	Accounts	14047
A876	23	03	1861	Documents	Invoices	R. H. Leary (late Leary & Churchouse), Timber Merchant, Next to Old Post Office Reserve, Market Square, Mair St.	Account/receipt for one pound 11/2 for supply of hardwood		14047	Receipt	14047
A877	22	03	1861	Documents	Invoices	John C. St. Quentin, Painter, Dawson Street	Account/receipt for providing lettering on class room doors and painting chimney openings at a cost of fifteen pounds 8/6. Also includes other lettering and painting.		14047	Receipt	14047
A878	20	03	1861	Documents	Letters In	Figgis, Secretary, Ballarat Gas Company Offices	Advising that Gas Company directors would not provide a more formal announcement of its decision regarding pricing (for the Institute) than that already provided.		14047	Accounts	14047
A879	28	03	1861	Documents	Invoices	Irving, Glover & Co, Timber Merchants, Builders, Contractors Raglan St. Timber Yard, Cnr of Sturt and Raglan Sts	Account/receipt for 13 Tables as per contract at one pound 4/6 each - a total of fifteen pounds 18/6		14047	Receipt	14047
A880	06	04	1861	Documents	Wages	William Dimsey	Wages payment of seven pounds 10/- for three week's work at two pounds, 10/- per week to March 30, 1861		14047	Receipt	14047
A881	01	04	1861	Documents	Invoices	Evans Brothers, Commercial Stationers, Booksellers, Printers, Bookbinders and Paper-Rulers, Lydiard Street	Account/receipt for five pounds 10/- for the supply of office products		14047	Receipt	14047
A882	01	04	1861	Documents	Invoices	S.L. Birtchnell, Bookseller, Stationer and General News Agent, Mechanics Institute Reserve, Ballarat	Account for nineteen shillings and sixpence for sundry stationery and Colonial Mining Journal		14047	Receipt	14047
A883	01	04	1861	Documents	Invoices	Henry Preston, General Bill Poster, Specimen Hill	Account/receipt for seven shillings and sixpence for posting 50 Bills (bill sticking) advertising lecture by R.H. Horne		14047	Receipt	14047
A884	05	04	1861	Documents	Invoices	W.H. Batten	Sundry office accounts totalling three pounds 1/- including delivering circulars, repairs to plaster, dustpan and watering pot		14047	Receipt	14047
A885	--	04	1861	Documents	Invoices	A.H. King, near the Bridge, Main Street, Ironmonger	Account/receipt for nineteen shillings and sixpence for door mat, iron grate and brush.		14047	Receipt	14047
A886	04	04	1861	Documents	Hall Bookings	Henry W. Peake, Secretary Ballarat Miners Association Plank Road, Ballarat East	Letter requesting hire of large hall on 11th inst. to hold a Public Meeting regarding the shelving by the Legislative Assembly of the Export Duty on Gold. Request for reduced rates as "the Ballarat Miners' Association is in its infancy and not overburdened with funds."		14047	Meetings	14047
A887	05	04	1861	Documents	Letters In	Robert Barlow, United States Hotel	Stating hire fees were too high as his entertainment would not be able to make a profit.		14047	Hall booking	14047
A888	05	04	1861	Documents	Letters In	Stephen Cooper, Secretary, Licensed Victuallers Association	Requesting terms for use of one of the classrooms for meetings of Licensed Victuallers Association on the first Wednesday of every month.		14047	Room booking	14047
A889	10	04	1861	Documents	Letters In	John W. Butler, Sturt Street West	Letter stating that he was willing to establish a Phonetic Shorthand at the Institute.		14047	Lectures and classes	14047
A890	10	04	1861	Documents	Letters In	John W. Butler, Sturt Street West, Ballarat	Offer to start a class in Phonetic Shorthand (Phonographics). He states that " this branch of education is now receiving considerable attention in England, and also in Melbourne. Includes a specimen of Phonetic Shorthand and the longhand translation.		14047	Lectures and classes	14047
A891	12	04	1861	Documents	Letters In	G.W. Coppin	Advising his inablity to assist with anniversary celebrations of the Institute		14047	Soiree	14047
A892	12	04	1861	Documents	Letters In	J.P. Hydes	Advising that he would book the Hall for Miss Harriet Gordon's Entertainment on 17 April		14047	Hall booking	14047
A893	16	04	1861	Documents	Letters In	Geo Robotham, Sandhurst Mechanics Institute	Requesting information about how Ballarat Mechanics Institute spent their Government grant to free libraries, as he was of the opinion that a portion of it could be spent on maintenance		14047	Grants	14047
A894	17	04	1861	Documents	Letters In	David Blair, 22 Gore St, Fitzroy	Agreeing to arrangements for his lectures to the Institute on 21 and 23 May. On 22 May he was offering to lecture at Smythesdale.		14047	Lecture booking	14047
A895	17	04	1861	Documents	Letters In	James Service M.L.A., Melbourne	Inability to accept invitation of Committee to be present at second anniversary of the Institute on Wednesday 8th prox.		14047	Soiree	14047
A896	17	04	1861	Documents	Accounting	W.H. Batten	Cash Docket for two pounds 16/- - for books purchased at auction - includes Little Dorrit, Wellington Despatches, Herodotus, Maltheim Economic History and London's Encyclodea of Agriculture		14047	Receipt	14047
A897	19	04	1861	Documents	Invoices	Ballarat Gas Works	Account / receipt for fifteen pounds.		14047	Receipt	14047
A898	19	04	1861	Documents	Letters In	W.B. Withers, Hon. Sec. Unitarian Congregation	Enquiring the charge for the use of No. 2 class room every Sunday morning for one year. Notes that the BMI Secretary, "being a member of the congregation, would take upon himself any trouble helping in the arrangement of the room."		14047	Hall booking	14047
A899	20	04	1861	Documents	Receipts	John Cathie	Receipt for delivering two lectures for the Institute, for the sum of eight pounds.		14047	Lectures and classes	14047
A900	22	04	1861	Documents	Tenders	Three tenders - R. Chapple, Confectioner, Mair St; William Dunp (sic) British Queen Hotel and George Carter, Confectioner, Sturt Street	Tenders for supply of afternoon tea for anniversary of Institute R. Chapple 1/9 per head William Dunp 1/9 per head with addition of sweets to specifications George Carter 2/3 per head		14047	Soiree	14047
A901	23	04	1901	Documents	Letters In	J. Figgis, Gas Office	Agreeing to request to be auditor to Institute		14047	Accounts	14047
A902	25	04	1861	Documents	Letters In	R.H. Leary, Ballaarat Corps of Volunteer Rifle Rangers	Letter replying to Institute's request for attendance of the Band at the second anniversary of the Institute. Agree to the Band playing, but cannot agree to the Corps attending as a body.		14047	Soiree	14047
A903	25	04	1861	Documents	Letters In	A.T. Turner, Lyons Street	Agreeing to accompany any songs at the anniversary, but regretting that Mrs. Turner was unable to sing "gratuitously".		14047	Soiree	14047
A904	25	04	1861	Documents	Letters In	John W Butler, Sturt Street	Advising that he would be happy to deliver a lecture on "The advantages of Shorthand Writing with a sketch of its history", in order to generate interest in proposed classes on the topic.		14047	Lectures and classes	14047
A905	26	04	1861	Documents	Letters In	John Cathie M.L.A., Parliament Houses	Letter accepting Institute's invitation and advising that he had urged Mr. Johnson to also accept. Also advised that he was forwarding a box containing: Notes & Proceedings of last Session - 4 Vols; Acts passed last session - 1 Vol.; Adamson's Acts - 2 Vols.; 1 Geological Map plus sundry papers. Also sending a box of chemical appararatus and laughing gas for Chem. Classes when established.		14047	Books	14047
A906	27	4	1861	Documents	Letters In	Dr. Chas J Kenworthy, Sebastopol	Agreeing to Institute's request to be a speaker.		14047	Lecture booking	14047
A907	27	4	1861	Documents	Letters In	J.B. Humffray M.L.A., Melbourne	Advising that, providing he was able to come to Ballarat at the proposed time, he was prepared to give a short address. Also advised that he did not wish to be re-elected to the Committee, due to pressure of work in Melbourne.		14047	Committees	14047
A908	29	04	1861	Documents	Letters In	Brethren of Foresters (Secretary)	Requesting Institute to put a small slide in the Ante Room door leading to the Lecture room they use.		14047	Fixtures & Fittings	14047
A909	29	04	1861	Documents	Letters In	J. Stewart Johnston, Marli Cottage, St. Kilda	Agreeing to address members at anniversary function.		14047	Soiree	14047
A910	30	04	1861	Documents	Receipts	W. H. Batten	Receipt for sundry office purchases for two pounds 15/-		14047	Accounts	14047
A911	30	04	1861	Documents	Receipts	William Heard	Account/receipt for Labouring (digging drains) and Carpentry, two pounds 15/2.		14047	Accounts	14047
A912	30	04	1861	Documents	Statements	Ballarat Mechanics Institute	1. Receipts and expenditure to 30/4 1861 2. Subscriptions for year ending 30 April, 1861.		14047	Subscriptions	14047
A913	01	05	1861	Documents	Statements	James Baker, Secretary, Fancy Bazaar	Abstract of Bazaar receipts showing; nine hundred and ninety one pounds 13/1 previously passed one pound 15/- from Batchelors seven pounds 7/6 proceeds of sale - a total of one thousand pounds 15/7		14047	Accounts	14047
A914	02	05	1861	Documents	Letters In	John Rowen, Ballaarat	Requesting that extra allowance be paid for extra costs incurred when changes made to specifications for Drawers and Cases		14047	Fixtures & Fittings	14047
A915	02	05	1861	Documents	Letters In	John Cathie, Rowena Parade, Richmond, Melbourne	Seeking authority to procure books for library		14047	Library	14047
A916	03	05	1861	Documents	Letters In	T.C. Riddle	Forwarding copies of his views on the question of the Tariff asddressed by His Excellency Sir Henry Barkly, Governor of Victoria.		14047	Library	14047
A917	5	5	1861	Documents	Letters In	Secretary, Licensed Victuallers Association	Accepting terms of hire of No. 1 classroom		14047	Room booking	14047
A918				Documents	Pamphlets (Brochures)	Mechanics Institute, 81 Collins Street East, Melbourne	Flyer listing First Course of Lectures at Mechanics' Institute, Melbourne, for 1861		14047	Advertisement	14047
A919	07	05	1861	Documents	Letters In	I. S. Johnston, Parliament House, Melbourne	response to BMI letter of 2nd May, advising time of arrival by Clapp's Coach from Geelong.		14047	Soiree	14047
A920	06	05	1861	Documents	Letters In	Young Men's Christian Association	Requesting answer to their letter of 11 March		14047	Room booking	14047
A921	15	05	1861	Documents	Letters In	James Baker, Hon. Sec. Bazaar Committee, Mechanics' Institute Chambers, Ballaarat	amount of one pound 15/- paid on account of Bachelors Stall		14047	Accounts	14047
A922	17	05	1861	Documents	Letters In	John C. St Quentin, Dawson St, Ballarat	Offering to paint, decorate and varnish the walls of the corridor for free if his hire of the walls for advertising is extended to three years instead of one.		14047	Wall advertising	14047
A923	21	05	1861	Documents	Letters In	Secretary, Ballarat District Hospital	Requesting free use of the large room on 18th inst. for a lecture to raise funds for the hospital		14047	Hall booking	14047
A924	21	05	1861	Documents	Letters In	Young Men's Christian Association	Replying with dates and times hall and classroom would be hired		14047	Hall booking	14047
A925	28	05	1861	Documents	Letters In	John W. Butler, Sturt Street, Ballarat	agreeing to Committee's date for lecture on Shorthand Writing - 4th June		14047	Lectures and classes	14047
A926	30	05	1861	Documents	Letters In	Thomas Stokes, 100 Collins St. East, Melbourne	Advising that the price of an Embossing Press for the Institute would be from two pounds 5/- to three pounds 5/- according to size		14047	Fixtures & Fittings	14047
A927	05	06	1861	Documents	Letters In	Rev Joseph Dare, Geelong	Regret unable to accept invitation to participate in lectures		14047	Lectures and classes	14047
A928	05	06	1861	Documents	Letters In	Fraser and Cohen	Advising that remittance of forty two pounds 16/5 received and books will be forwarded directly.		14047	Books	14047
A929	10	06	1861	Documents	Letters In	R. Brough Smyth, Mining Dept, Melbourne	Agreeing to lecture to the Institute but suggesting months of September/October		14047	Lectures and classes	14047
A930	10	06	1861	Documents	Letters In	Licensed Victuallers Association	Requesting the use of No. 1 classroom rather than No 2 classroom as the former is too small		14047	Room booking	14047
A931	11	06	1861	Documents	Tenders	A. Smith, Bookbinder, Portfolio Maker, Map Mounter, Union Place, Bourke St East, Melbourne	Tender for book binding of 3/- to 4/6 according to size of journal		14047	Book binding	14047
A932	18	06	1861	Documents	Tenders	James Bolster, Eyre Street, Ballarat	tender for 3/6 per volume for bookbinding		14047	Book binding	14047
A933	14	06	1861	Documents	Tenders	J. Armstrong, 15 Bridge St, Ballarat	Tender prices range from 3/- to 8/- according to journal		14047	Book binding	14047
A934	13	06	1861	Documents	Tenders	William Paul (?), Bookbinder, Soldiers' Hill, Ballarat	Tender for bookbinding - 4/3 per volume		14047	Book binding	14047
A935	01	01	1860	Documents	Receipts	A.C. Brunig agent for Argus, Government Gazette and other journals office at F.W. Heinecke & Co's Tobbaconist, Main Road	Invoice for 3 months subscription to Punch - nine shillings. Account Paid.		14047	Accounts	14047
A936	11	12	1859	Documents	Receipts	M. H. Batten	Account for petty cash for One Pound 15/- . Account Paid		14047	Accounts	14047
A937	24	01	1860	Documents	Receipts	John Fitzsimmons	account for sixteen shillings for cleaning schoorooms/shifting benches		14047	Accounts	14047
A938	31	1	1859	Documents	Receipts	Proprietors of 'The Star' and 'Miner', Main Road, Gravel Pits, Ballarat	account for 16/- for advertising lectures and meeting. Account Paid.		14047	Accounts	14047
A939	30	01	1860	Documents	Receipts	Robert Stone	account for 4/6 for repairing bookshelf		14047	Accounts	14047
A940	03	02	1860	Documents	Receipts	Henderson, Semple & Henderson "Ballarat Times" Office, Ballarat	account for two pounds 2/- for printing and advertising of lectures. Account Paid.		14047	Accounts	14047
A941	10	1	1860	Documents	Receipts	M.H. Batten	account for one pound for petty cash requirements. Account Paid.		14047	Accounts	14047
A942	23	02	1860	Documents	Letters In	Proprietors, Sydney Empire	Letter advising that draft for one pound 13/6 received in settlement of the Empirwe account		14047	Accounts	14047
A943	01	03	1860	Documents	Receipts	Evans, Brothers,Commercial Stationers, Printers and Paper Rulers Lydiard Street, Ballarat	account for 10/- for 50 folio Bills. Account Paid.		14047	Accounts	14047
A944	02	03	1860	Documents	Receipts	Wilson and Boanas	account for one pound for one pair of steps. Account Paid.		14047	Accounts	14047
A945	08	03	1860	Documents	Receipts	Reynolds and English, General Carriers	account for fifteen shillings for cartage of 3 cases. Account Paid.		14047	Accounts	14047
A946	08	03	1860	Documents	Receipts	M. H. Batten	account for two pounds, 16/6 for sundry items, including moving benches for lectures and cartage of books. Account Paid.		14047	Accounts	14047
A947	10	03	1860	Documents	Receipts	John H. Hammond, Hammond's Circulating Library, Main Road, Foot of Bakery Hill	account for 10/- for subscription to Bells Life		14047	Subscriptions	14047
A948	27	3	1860	Documents	Accounting	James Carrel	Account for two pounds for sinking a trial pit on Reserve in Sturt Street		14047	Receipt	14047
A949	27	4	1860	Documents	Accounting	Spark & Newman, Contractors, Builders, Carpenters & Undertakers Victoria Road, Ballarat	Account for six pounds, 5/- for bookcase and extra shelves		14047	Receipt	14047
A950	31	3	1860	Documents	Accounting	Henderson, & Co, General Job Printers and Newspaper Proprietors, "Ballarat Times" Office, Ballarat	account for two popunds, 2/- for advertising		14047	Receipt	14047
A951	1	4	1860	Documents	Accounting	A.C. Brunig agent for Argus, Government Gazette and other journals office at F.W. Heinecke & Co's Tobbaconist, Main Road	account for 9/- for 3 month's subscription to Punch		14047	Subscriptions	14047
A952	1	4	1860	Documents	Accounting	Proprietors of 'The Star'and 'Miner', Main Road, Gravel Pits	account for two pounds, 12/-for advertising and demi folio bills		14047	Star advertisement	14047
A953	1	4	1860	Documents	Accounting	Evans, Brothers,Commercial Stationers, Printers and Paper Rulers Lydiard Street, Ballarat	account for two pounds, 15/- for stationery		14047	Receipt	14047
A954	2	4	1860	Documents	Accounting	Henry Preston, Bill Poster, Specimen Hill	account /receipts for ten shillings for posting bills		14047	Advertisement	14047
A955	10	4	1860	Documents	Accounting	H.Batten	Account for one pound 14/- for Sundries		14047	Receipt	14047
A956	4	5	1860	Documents	Accounting	M. H. Batten	account for one pound 5/- for Sundries		14047	Receipt	14047
A957	26	5	1860	Documents	Accounting	A.C. Brunig agent for Argus, Government Gazette and other journals office at F.W. Heinecke & Co's Tobbaconist, Main Road	account /receipt for10/- for advertising in Argus		14047	Advertisement	14047
A958	30	4	1860	Documents	Balance sheet	Mechanics Institute	Half Yearly Balance Sheet to 30/4/1860. Audited by Robert Lewis and William B. Withers		14047	Reports	14047
A959	30	4	1860	Documents	Accounting	Henderson, & Co, General Job Printers and Newspaper Proprietors, "Ballarat Times" Office, Ballarat	account for one pound 6/- for advertising		14047	Advertisement	14047
A960	8	5	1860	Documents	Accounting	Evans, Brothers,Commercial Stationers, Printers and Paper Rulers Lydiard Street, Ballarat	account for 7/- for stationery		14047	Receipt	14047
A961				Documents	Accounting	Henderson, & Co, General Job Printers and Newspaper Proprietors, "Ballarat Times" Office, Ballarat	account for one pound 14/- for advertising		14047	Receipt	14047
A962	22	5	1860	Documents	Accounting	John H. Hammond, Hammond's Circulating Library, Main Road, Foot of Bakery Hill	accounts for 10/- for Bells Life		14047	Subscriptions	14047
A963	30	5	1860	Documents	Accounting	G.R. Owen	account for two pounds 13/- for subscription to daily Age		14047	Subscriptions	14047
A964	12	6	1860	Documents	Accounting	William Cooper	account for twenty two pounds 14/3 including ten pounds 14/3 halfpenny for wages as secretary for 3 weeks 4 days and twelve pounds for books and articles		14047	Accounts	14047
A965	28	6	1860	Documents	Accounting	W.H. Batten	account for two pounds 3/6 for sundries		14047	Receipt	14047
A966	30	6	1860	Documents	Accounting	John H. Hammond, Hammond's Circulating Library, Main Road, Foot of Bakery Hill	account for twenty pounds for subscription to fifteen periodicals		14047	Subscriptions	14047
A967	1	7	1860	Documents	Accounting	S. L. Birtchnell, Bookseller, Stationer	account for 15/- for printing		14047	Receipt	14047
A968	1	7	1860	Documents	Accounting	A.C. Brunig agent for Argus, Government Gazette and other journals office at F.W. Heinecke & Co's Tobbaconist, Main Road	account for nine shillings for subscription to Punch		14047	Subscriptions	14047
A969	20`	2	1860	Documents	Accounting	John Fairfax & Sons, Pitt and Hunter Streets, Sydney	account for two pounds for 2 quarters subscription for Sydney Morning Herald		14047	Subscriptions	14047
A970	6	7	1860	Documents	Accounting	Comb & Brown, Printers, Township General Printing Office, Armstrong Street, next the Port Phillip Hotel	account for ten pounds for printing 1000 copies of Rules and Report		14047	Receipt	14047
A971	14	7	1860	Documents	Accounting	W.H. Batten	account for one pound 7/- for sundries		14047	Receipt	14047
A972	31	7	1860	Documents	Invoices	Proprietors of 'The Star'and 'Miner', Main Road, Gravel Pits	account/receipt for four pounds 19/- for advertising		14047	Star advertisement	14047
A973	13	8	1860	Documents	Accounting	John H. Hammond, Hammond's Circulating Library, Main Road, Foot of Bakery Hill	account for ten shillings for subscription to Bells Life		14047	Subscriptions	14047
A974	24	8	1860	Documents	Accounting	W.H. Batten	account for one pound, five shillings for Sundries		14047	Receipt	14047
A975	24	8	1860	Documents	Letters In	James Francis and Francis Watson,Contractors	Letter certifying that contract for Mason's work on wall sufficiently advanced to require payment of two hundred and seventy seven pounds10/-		14047	Accounts	14047
A976	20	12	1860	Documents	Letters In	Wm. ? Vance Secretary, Ancient Order of Foresters	Letter of complaint against the Philharmonic Society. The noise is so great the Order cannot attend to business. In addition, there is no ventilation in the room, and if windows are opened, passers-by can hear the proceedings. A request that shutters be installed.		14047	Meetings	14047
A977	01	05	1865	Documents	Letters In	William McGaan, Pacific Chambers, 60 Collins Street, Melbourne	A reply stating that Mr Clarke is not prepared to let a small portion of land as he intends to build on it at an early date.		14047	Committees	14047
A978	30	04	1862	Documents	Letters In	E. Sandford, Hon. Secretary, Railway Fares Committee, 2 Chamber of Commerce	Request to reduce the cost of hiring the large hall for the recent public meeting on the subject of Railway Fares.		14047	Hall booking	14047
A979	28	03	1862	Documents	Reports	Report of House Committee, Mechanics' Institute	The tender of Mr Ivory to supply firewood was accepted. Mr Abel will not donate his collection of minerals unless proper cases were provided. Consequently, a plan was provided by Mr Duane and Mr Spark's tender to make them was accepted.		14047	Committees	14047
A980	27	03	1862	Documents	Plans & Drawings	James H. Spark, Ballarat	Specifications and details of 2 cases to be made of cedar and glass for the display of a collection of minerals.		14047	Fixtures & Fittings	14047
A981	27	03	1862	Documents	Agreements	James H. Spark, Peel Street, Ballarat	Agreement to make 2 glass cases for nine pounds.		14047	Fixtures & Fittings	14047
A982	02	01	1874	Documents	Accounting	A. Williams for Davis & Co., Bristol Furniture Mart, Gertrude Street, Fitzroy	Receipt for office table - one pound seventeen shillings and sixpence.		14047	Receipt	14047
A983				Documents	Tenders	E. Taylor	Tender to make a table for seven pounds		14047	Fixtures & Fittings	14047
A984	31	12	1861	Documents	Lectures	Ballarat Mechanics' Institute	Printed programme of the lectures offered for the half year ending December 31st, 1861. Lectures are by G. W. Rusden, John Cathie, Rev. John Potter, G. E. Gaskell, Rev. W. Henderson, Dr. Hickson, Dr. Kenworthy, R. Brough Smyth, David Blair		14047	Advertisement	14047
A985	31	03	1863	Documents	Letters In	A. T. Abel, Ballarat	acceptance of the appointment to Honarary Curator of the Museum.		14047	Museum	14047
A986	12	05	1864	Documents	Letters In	A. T. Abel, Ballarat	Notification that the mineral collection of 1000 specimens has been unpacked. A recommendation that an upright glass case with sliding shelves would be the best for display.		14047	Fixtures & Fittings	14047
A987	07	04	1862	Documents	Correspondence	A. T. Abel, Ballarat	Donation of a collection of 240 specimens of minerals.		14047	Letters In	14047
A988				Documents	Newspaper Items		Newspaper report of a woman - Olga Fleckler who "misconducted herself" in a hairdressing saloon in Sturt Street.		14047	Records	14047
A989	14	01	1893	Documents	Letters In	N. H. Millin, Senior Inspector of Police, Police Department, Ballarat	After the Police enquiries are complete, a copy of the report of the case of Olga Fleckler (Feckler) will be sent to the M.I.		14047	Reports	14047
A990	12	01	1893	Documents	Reports	Police Report (Copy), Ballarat	Statement by Olga Fleckler about her activities at Gargan'r hairdressing saloon and Gargan's role in it. It also includes reports from Constable Rogerson and Superintendant Parkinson who traced and interviewed two of the men named.		14047	Reports	14047
A991				Documents	Cards	Blank cards	Five printed cards. Unfilled membership cards, dated on the back 1862-3 and 1864-5. Four of the cards are for Junior Members and one is for full members.		14047	Membership	14047
A992	01	09	1888	Documents	Letters In	Victor Eugene Machefer, Australian Wine Company, Mechanics' Institute, Sturt Street, Ballarat	An angry letter expressing outrage at the notice sent to him. He insists that he be present at the next meeting to receive an explanation. The notice is "both arrogant and despotic." Over 15 years a tenant of the mechanics institute.		14047	Committees	14047
A993	26	02	1864	Documents	Letters In	G. F. Fowler, Export Agent, 5 Philadelphia Place, Hackney Road, London	Account for goods. Also a letter explaining discrepancies in orders and deliveries over the past months.		14047	Accounts	14047
A994	26	03	1864	Documents	Letters In	G. F. Fowler	Fowler has found a set of the Mechanics ???. He is concerned that he will exceed the figure as there are 69 volumes of the first series, and as they have been collected from different sources, many will need re-binding.		14047	Accounts	14047
A995	10	05	1865	Documents	Letters In	W. Alexander(?), Blackburn's ??? Hotel, Pleasant Street	Edith Palmerston could visit the Mechanics'Institute for 3 nights about 27th May		14047	Room booking	14047
A996	26	12	1860	Documents	Letters In	Alexander Dimant, Council Chambers, Lydiard Street	Expression of regret that the Masons of Ballarat have not received any proceeds from the Benefit given at the Theatre Royal. Repeated applications have been made by Mr Cuthbert		14047	Committees	14047
A997	18	11	1861	Documents	Letters In	Thomas Hurly(?), Ballarat	Letter of complaint about "the Useful Man" reading the Geelong Advertiser.		14047	Committees	14047
A998	20	03	1862	Documents	Letters In	John W. Butler, Drummond Street, Ballarat	The evening school connected with the Institute was opened on Monday 17th March with 12 pupils. Eighteen people have expressed interest. Those present were happy with the chosen motto "Order, Industry & Perseverance"		14047	Lectures and classes	14047
A999	31	08	1860	Documents	Accounting	Henderson, & Co, General Job Printers and Newspaper Proprietors, "Ballarat Times" Office, Ballarat	account for three pounds 8/- for advertising material		14047	Receipt	14047
A1000				Documents	Accounting	Evans, Brothers,Commercial Stationers, Printers and Paper Rulers Lydiard Street, Ballarat	Account for four pounds, 14/6 for sundry stationery items		14047	Receipt	14047
A1001	08	09	1860	Documents	Accounting	Ballaarat Gas Company	Receipt for for gas supply for sixty three pounds 10/-		14047	Receipt	14047
A1002	21	09	1860	Documents	Invoices	Francis and Watson	Receipt for three hundred and seventy five pounds, together with certification that work for the erection of the Mechanics Institute is sufficiently advanced for this payment		14047	Receipt	14047
A1003	29	09	1860	Documents	Invoices	Evans, Brothers,Commercial Stationers, Printers and Paper Rulers Lydiard Street, Ballarat	Account / receipt for one pound 13/6 for stationery		14047	Receipt	14047
A1004	30	09	1860	Documents	Invoices	Henderson, & Co., General Job Printers and Newspaper Proprietors, "Ballarat Times" Office, Ballarat	Account / receipt for one pound 14/- for advertising material		14047	Receipt	14047
A1005	30	09	1860	Documents	Invoices	Henderson, & Co., General Job Printers and Newspaper Proprietors, "Ballarat Times" Office, Ballarat	Account / receipt for twelve shillings and sixpence for advertising material		14047	Receipt	14047
A1006	30	09	1860	Documents	Invoices	Henderson, & Co., General Job Printers and Newspaper Proprietors, "Ballarat Times" Office, Ballarat	Account / receipt for two pounds 5/- for advertising material		14047	Receipt	14047
A1007	01	10	1860	Documents	Invoices	A.C. Brunig agent for Argus, Government Gazette and other journals office at F.W. Heinecke & Co's Tobbaconist, Main Road	Account / receipt for nine shillings for three month subscription for Punch.		14047	Receipt	14047
A1008	01	10	1860	Documents	Invoices	A. Watson	Account / receipt for thirty five pounds, 5/- for building stand and platform, and for fencing and repairs		14047	Receipt	14047
A1009	--	09	1860	Documents	Invoices	Proprietor of 'The Star' and 'Miner'	Account / receipt for twelve shillings and sixpence for stationery		14047	Receipt	14047
A1010	--	09	1860	Documents	Invoices	Proprietor of 'The Star' and 'Miner'	Account / receipt for two pounds 8/6 for stationery		14047	Receipt	14047
A1011	06	10	1860	Documents	Accounting	Sam Birtchnell	Receipt for 10/- for payment for duties		14047	Receipt	14047
A1012	10	10	1860	Documents	Invoices	D. Symons, Charlie Napier, Ballarat	Account / receipt for seven pounds 16/- for printing, painting and fabric (relating to Benefit)		14047	Receipt	14047
A1013	30	9	1860	Documents	Invoices	Henderson, & Co, General Job Printers and Newspaper Proprietors, "Times" Job Printing Office, Ballarat	Account / receipt for three pounds 5/- for printing tickets etc		14047	Receipt	14047
A1014	16	10	1860	Documents	Invoices	W. H. Batten	Account /receipt for one pound 6/3 for sundry items (postage stamps, candles, thread etc)		14047	Receipt	14047
A1015	17	10	1860	Documents	Letters In	Thomas Stevenson, Manager, Melbourne Guaranty Company, Melbourne	Letter advising that six pounds had been received for premium renewal on policy of guarantee for one hundred pounds, and advising that renewal receipt was enclosed and should be attached to the policy.		14047	Receipt	14047
A1016	07	10	1860	Documents	Tenders	Doane, for Francis & Watson, Ballarat	Notification that the contract for the erection of the Mechanics' Hall is sufficiently advanced that a further advance is required for two hundred and thirty-five pounds. This is also a receipt for that sum. Total paid to date: eight hundred and eighty-seven pounds ten shillings.		14047	Receipt	14047
A1017	24	10	1860	Documents	Invoices	John Taylor, Sturt Street, Ballarat	Account/receipt for one table with turned legs for one pound five shillings.		14047	Receipt	14047
A1018	--	10	1860	Documents	Accounting	W. H. Batten, Ballarat	Petty cash account for items relating to the laying of the foundation stone. Total: two pounds seventeen shillings.		14047	Receipt	14047
A1019	31	10	1860	Documents	Invoices	Age Office, Ballarat, G. R. Divers & Co.	Account / receipt for two quarters subscription to the "Daily Age Newspaper".		14047	Receipt	14047
A1020	02	11	1860	Documents	Tenders	Doane, for Francis & Watson, Ballarat	Request for further payment for the erection of the Mechanics' Hall: three hundred and ten pounds. Total paid: Eleven hundred and ninety-seven pounds ten shillings		14047	Receipt	14047
A1021	09	11	1860	Documents	Tenders	Doane, for Francis & Watson, Ballarat	Request for further payment for the erection of the Mechanics' Hall:Two hundred and twenty-five pounds. Total paid: Fourteen hundred and twenty-two pounds.		14047	Receipt	14047
A1022	23	11	1860	Documents	Tenders	Doane, for Francis & Watson, Ballarat	Request for further payment for the erection of the Mechanics' Hall: one hundred and fifty pounds. Total paid: fifteen hundred and seventy-six pounds		14047	Receipt	14047
A1023	17	11	1860	Documents	Invoices	Evans Brothers, Lydiard Street, Ballarat	Account / receipt for stationery for one pound 19/6.		14047	Receipt	14047
A1024	--	11	1860	Documents	Balance sheet	Account of Extra Work at Mechanics' Institute, Ballarat	Formal detailed balance sheet for the extra work completed at the Mechanics' Institute.		14047	Accounts	14047
A1025	03	12	1860	Documents	Invoices	Ellis Davis & James Carter	Account / receipt for "Lime Whiting and Colouring the Hall and Staircase" brickwork for ten pounds 15/-.		14047	Accounts	14047
A1026	10	12	1860	Documents	Receipts	W. H. Batten, Ballarat	Account / receipt for sundries - postage, washing, labour for one pound 4/6		14047	Accounts	14047
A1027	14	12	1860	Documents	Tenders	Doane, for Francis & Watson, Ballarat	Request for payment for fittings and additions to the Mechanics' Hall: two hundred pounds. Payment passed on above date.		14047	Receipt	14047
A1028	13	12	1860	Documents	Invoices	W. C. Smith, Victoria Insurance Company, Colonial Land Office, Sturt Street	Account / receipt for premium of five pounds twelve shillings and sixpence to be paid for cover of fifteen hundred pounds.		14047	Receipt	14047
A1029	15	12	1860	Documents	Receipts	William C. Smith, Victoria Insurance Office, 82 Collins Street East, Melbourne	Receipt from Melbourne for insurance cover.		14047	Accounts	14047
A1030	14	12	1860	Documents	Invoices	Evans Brothers, Lydiard Street, Ballarat	Account /receipt for 1000 circulars at one pound fifteen shillings.		14047	Receipt	14047
A1031	18	12	1860	Documents	Invoices	Chas. Dyte, Hon. Sec.,Ballarat Fire Brigade	Total to be paid to the Gas Company for gas use by the Fire Brigade from July 1860 to December 1860: 29 pounds 5 shillings.		14047	Accounts	14047
A1032	31	12	1860	Documents	Invoices	Thos. J. Wills, for Henderson & Co, "Ballarat Times" Office, Ballarat	Account / receipt for advertising - mainly for tenders for three pounds 7/6.		14047	Receipt	14047
A1033	31	12	1860	Documents	Invoices	I.A. Doane, Ballarat, for Messrs Francis & Watson, Building Contractors	Detailed account of costs for work carried out for erection of the 1860s building. In three parts - 1st part: Mr Watson's itemised account. 2nd part: Summary. 3rd part: Enumeration of Items in above account.		14047	Accounts	14047
A1034	31	12	1860	Documents	Invoices	I.A. Doane, Ballarat, for Messrs Francis & Watson, Building Contractors, Ballarat	Detailed account of costs for work carried out on the 1860's building, detailing Mr Francis' account and the Summary. This statement covers site preparation, labour and building and work etc.		14047	Accounts	14047
A1035	09	05	1863	Documents	Letters Out	Hon. Secretary, Explorers Monument Committee	BMI Committee accepts the offer of the Explorers' Monument Committee to settle the account due for rent of room on condition that amount charged for gas is deducted.		14047	Accounts	14047
A1036	10	01	1860	Documents	Letters In	Sir Redmond Barry, Carlton Gardens, Melbourne	In his next official visit to Ballarat, Justice Barry will "make myself further acquainted with the circumstances and prospects of the Institution which you represent of which I am pleased to hear such an interesting account."		14047	Mining Exchange	14047
A1037	12	01	1860	Documents	Letters In	Rev. C. Searle, Ballarat	Letter of resignation as a result of seeing a letter from the Department of Lands & Works objecting to his name being on the Trust.		14047	Mining Exchange	14047
A1038	19	01	1860	Documents	Letters In	James MacDermott, Drummond Street, Ballarat	Agreement to deliver a lecture of general interest next month. He requests a list of lectures already given to avoid repetition.		14047	Lectures and classes	14047
A1039	25	01	1860	Documents	Letters In	Rev. J. M. Strongman, Sturt Street, Ballarat	Unable to lecture at the present time, but would be happy to in the Winter Season, as the Institute is so deserving of support.		14047	Lectures and classes	14047
A1040	26	01	1860	Documents	Letters In	Charles Pridham, 45 Little Malop Street, Market Square, Geelong.	Agreement to deliver a lecture, entitled "Federation and our Future". He has not been appointed Crown Prosecutor, but will still deliver the lecture.		14047	Lectures and classes	14047
A1041	28	01	1860	Documents	Letters In	Clement Hodgkinson, Deputy Surveyor General, Department of Lands & Surveys, Melbourne	Acknowledging receipt of BMI letter of 27 January.		14047	Mining Exchange	14047
A1042	01	02	1860	Documents	Letters In	Thomas Learmonth Esq, Ercildoun, by Burrumbeet	Accepting the position of Trustee, but explaining his inability to take an active part in the affairs of the Institute because of distance. Learmonth pledges a donation of twenty pounds to the building fund and ten pounds to the library.		14047	Mining Exchange	14047
A1043			1860	Documents	Catalogues (unbound)	George Robertson, 85 & 87 Collins Street East, Melbourne	List of available English Periodicals and newspapers for 1860, with annual subscription rates.		14047	Library	14047
A1044	03	02	1860	Documents	Letters In	John Bryce, Ballarat	The first quarter of the singing class "expired" last Wednesday. Mr Turner gave up because of small attendance. More success would result if an elementary class and a proper place to meet were organised.		14047	Lectures and classes	14047
A1045	06	02	1860	Documents	Letters In	Capt Bancroft	Directed by His Exellency the Governor to forward his compliments together with a cheque for ten pounds to benefit the Mechanics Institute. Ackowledgement requested.		14047	Mining Exchange	14047
A1046	09	02	1860	Documents	Letters In	Rev. Isaac New, Barkly Terrace, Grey St East	Declining an invitation from Mechanics Institute to lecture - due to pressure of other work.		14047	Lectures and classes	14047
A1047	14	02	1860	Documents	Letters In	Thomas Learmonth, Ercildoun	Requesting that Mr. Batten contact Mr Minyans(?) the coachmaster to obtain the package of books for the library that Mr. Learmonth had promised. Unfortunately not all books were available so two pounds from the promised ten pounds was enclosed.		14047	Books	14047
A1048	22	02	1860	Documents	Letters In	Hon. J.R. Bailey, General Post Office, Melbourne	After conversation with Hon. J. P. Fawkner, this gentleman decided to offer as a free gift about 100 volumes of books from his own collection - the chief and most valuable will be the Annual Register and well known Historical Record of Events from 1758 to 1836. Requested Institute to take up cost of delivery.		14047	Books	14047
A1049	22	02	1860	Documents	Letters In	Archie Michie Esq., East St Kilda	Regret inablity to provide lecture as requested, as only in Ballarat a few days on business.		14047	Lectures and classes	14047
A1050	29	02	1860	Documents	Letters In	W. B. Rodier, Town Clerk, Municipal Chambers, Ballarat East.	Reply to BMI letter of 14th inst. refusing request for a grant of money - postponing decision for three months		14047	Grants	14047
A1051	01	03	1860	Documents	Letters In	Joseph Comb, Town Clerk, Council Chambers, Ballarat	Advising that the Western Council will donate two hundred and fifty pounds in aid of the new building - payments to be made as building progresses		14047	Grants	14047
A1052	01	03	1860	Documents	Letters In	Hon. J. R. Bailey	Advising that he had forwarded via Reynolds and English, three boxes of books from the Hon. J. P. Fawkner. Requested acknowledgement.		14047	Books	14047
A1053	5	3	1860	Documents	Letters In	Judge Redmond Barry, Carlton Gardens, Melbourne.	Expressing regret that his public duties did not allow him time to accept invitation to visit Ballarat Mechanics Institute. Advised that he was assisting in the formation of branches of the Law Library of the Supreme Court at Geelong, Ballarat, Castlemaine and Sandhurst, couldn't subscribe to Mechanics because of his subs to these libraries. Suggested that Mechanics should provide free Public Library supported by a rate on all property.		14047	Library	14047
A1054	9	3	1860	Documents	Letters In	Henry R. Caselli, Architect, Webster Street, Ballarat	Offering to provide plans, working drawings, specifications, call for tenders, all free of charge, subject to the Institute 1. Paying expenses of Labourer to dig holes to ascertain depths necessary for footings 2. If Tenders exceed amount stipulated, will make required alterations 3. Institute pay required advertising costs 4. If works carried out successfully, make he, his wife and childred life members. Offered one hundred pounds for latter.		14047	Buildings	14047
A1055	12	3	1860	Documents	Letters In	A. S. Park, The Colonial Bank of Australasia, Ballarat on behalf of St. Pauls Church	Advising that Institue's request to use St. Paul's church for a meeting on Saturday evening was refused as it is only available for Church functions. Offered instead, the use of the old school room.		14047	Committees	14047
A1056	13	3	1860	Documents	Letters In	Secretary, Mechanics Institute, St. Kilda	Seeking information on lecture delivered by Mrs. Thomas to Ballarat Mechanics Institute, as St.. Kilda has arranged to have her deliver a lecture to them. They wished to find out if she acquitted herself well, and if the lecture was of interest.		14047	Lectures and classes	14047
A1057	23	03	1860	Documents	Letters In	J. M. Stewart, Bank of Australsia, Ballaarat.	The Presbyterian Church Committee is prepared to allow Mr Henderson to lecture to the Mechanics' Institute in the Presbyterian Church, but they are not prepared to extend this to other lecturers.		14047	Lectures and classes	14047
A1058	21	03	1860	Documents	Telegram	J. B. Humffray, Melbourne	Mayor of Melbourne has promised to attend soiree.		14047	Soiree	14047
A1059	26	03	1860	Documents	Letters In	T. Balmain, Secretary for Works, Public Works Office, Melbourne	No objection to the Anniversary Soiree being held in the new Police Court, as long as consent has been obtained.		14047	Soiree	14047
A1060	26	03	1860	Documents	Letters In	H. R. Caselli, Webster Street, Ballarat	Tendering resignation as member of the Building Committee.Caselli does so with pleasure, because two practical members have been added.		14047	Committees	14047
A1061	23	03	1860	Documents	Letters In	William Eaves, agent for Thomas Bath, Ballarat	Enclosing cheque for five pound donation from Thomas Bath.		14047	Accounts	14047
A1062	23	03	1860	Documents	Letters In	J. B. Humffray, 24 Regent Street, Victoria Parade, Melbourne	There seems to be no objection to using the new Polce Court for the Soiree, but the Inspector of Works - Mr Cuthbert - would need to give his approval. The Mayor's travelling expenses would need to be paid. A letter should be written to Dr Eades thanking him for consenting to come to Ballarat.		14047	Soiree	14047
A1063	31	03	1860	Documents	Letters In	Thomas McLaughlin, District Survey Office, Ballarat	As soon as Mr Carruthers returns to Ballarat - in about 10 days - the allotment will be surveyed.		14047	Buildings	14047
A1064	05	04	1860	Documents	Letters In	William Cooper,Ballarat	A request that books on loan to the Institute be returned before the contemplated action at law commences. There are annotations in pencil and most of the titles are crossed off.		14047	Books	14047
A1065	09	04	1860	Documents	Letters In	Thomas Learmonth, Ercildoun, by Burrumbeet	Declining invitation to attend the Soiree being held to lay the Foundation Stone of the new building because of distance. He sends a donation of twenty pounds for the Building Fund.		14047	Soiree	14047
A1066	10	04	1860	Documents	Letters In	J. B. Humffray, 24 Regent Street	Five pounds will cover the visit of the Mayor of Melbourne - Dr Eades - to Ballarat. He particularly wishes to avoid the term "lecture" in the advertising. Enclosed is a slip of paper listing the title of the address the Mayor will present - "The Social and Intellectual Advantages of Mechanics' Institutions". Humffray will not be accompanying the Mayor, but at the close of the Sessions he will come to Ballarat and deliver one or more lectures himself.		14047	Lecture booking	14047
A1067	13	04	1860	Documents	Letters In	Austin T. Turner, Lyons Street	With pleasure, Mr Turner will contribute to the success of the Soiree. A musical programme will be forwarded as soon as possible.		14047	Soiree	14047
A1068	17	04	1860	Documents	Letters In	Joseph Pittman, for Alfred R. G. Selwyn, Government Geologist, Geological Survey Office	Protocol for the delivery and storage of the maps of the Geological Survey of Victoria for Public Purposes.		14047	Museum	14047
A1069		04	1860	Documents	Letters In	"Australian Builder", 83 Little Collins Street	Copy of the advertisement to be inserted in the publication, advertising, to architects, a competition to design a Mechanics' Institute for Ballarat.		14047	Advertisement	14047
A1070	23	04	1860	Documents	Telegram	Townsend McDermott, Creswick	Must postpone lecture. Has telegraphed to "Star" to insert notice.		14047	Lecture booking	14047
A1071	10	05	1860	Documents	Letters In	J. B. Humffray, 24 Regent Street, Victoria Parade, Melbourne	Encloses a copy of the terms of the vote for the purchase of books. Suggests that the new Municipal Council could levy a rate. He will find out how the grant is to be distributed.		14047	Books	14047
A1072	10	05	1860	Documents	Reports	Copy of the vote as it is recorded in the Appropriation Act for 1860	List of requirements in setting up a library.		14047	Constitution (Rules)	14047
A1073	25	05	1860	Documents	Letters In	J.J. Fasey and I.M.Wall, Bendigo Mercury, Sandhurst Office	Requires payment of seventeen shillings and eight pence.		14047	Accounts	14047
A1074	26	05	1860	Documents	Letters In	W. B. Withers, Ballarat	Resignation as an auditor of the assets of the Institute. He considers there should be two professional auditors appointed as there could be a conflict of interest with himself and Mr Lewis as Committee Members.		14047	Accounts	14047
A1075	28	05	1860	Documents	Letters In	Mt Alexander Mail	Reply to a query regarding postage of the paper. It is written on the bottom of the original letter from W. H. Batten		14047	Accounts	14047
A1076	28	05	1860	Documents	Letters In	Mackay(?), Advertiser Office, Bendigo	Explanation of the postage of the paper. The current quarter's postage is all that is indebted.		14047	Accounts	14047
A1077	30	05	1860	Documents	Letters In	G. Winlaton, Secretary, Mechanics' Institute, Castlemaine	Recommendation that all M.I. should write to the Melbourne Public Library asking that the 12 mile loan limit should be extended.		14047	Library	14047
A1078	31	05	1860	Documents	Letters In	Bendigo Mercury, Sandhurst	Clarification of postage.		14047	Accounts	14047
A1079	06	06	1860	Documents	Letters In	W. B. Landells, Collingwood	Agreement to deliver a lecture - "Moses and the Geologists".		14047	Lecture booking	14047
A1080	05	06	1860	Documents	Letters In	Augustus Tulk, Public Library, Melbourne	Inability to provide any duplicates of works. They are restricted to a radius of 10 miles. Assistance may come from the Government, as two thousand pounds has been voted for that purpose.		14047	Library	14047
A1081	14	6	1860	Documents	Letters In	Julius Goldstucker	Offering to form a French class at the Mechanics Instiutute, and also offering the use of his School Room at Dana Street for classes.		14047	Lectures and classes	14047
A1082	16	6	1860	Documents	Letters Out	To Mr W. Cooper	Replying to his letter of 5th April, advising that he can have access to any vouchers and papers in order to clear up dispute. Also that the Book Chess loan will be called in from circulation.		14047	Accounts	14047
A1083	19	6	1860	Documents	Letters In	Charles Boykett	Advising that he had carefully "taken out" the quantities of his design for the proposed Mechanics Institute.		14047	Buildings	14047
A1084	19	6	1860	Documents	Letters In	Hon. Sec., Mechanics Institute, Amherst	Requesting copy of Rules and any other information as they intended to form a Mechanics Institute		14047	Constitution (Rules)	14047
A1085				Documents	Letters In	Charles Boykett	Enclosing a rough sketch of the Ground Plan of the Institute including the several alterations requested by the Committee at its last meeting. Also offered to make working drawings and specifications, and advertise for tenders without imposing extra costs		14047	Buildings	14047
A1086	21	6	1860	Documents	Letters In	Dr. Chas Kenworthy, Sebastopol near Ballarat	Advising that an attack of inflenza will stop him from lecturing next Tuesday. Although Institute preferred he lecture on"Poetry of Science", he would rather it be on "Kit South". He would also prefer to lecture alternativel on the flat and in the township.		14047	Lecture booking	14047
A1087	21	6	1860	Documents	Letters In	W. B. Withers, "Star" Office	Advising that his promised Stockade lecture was ready to be delivered at the convenience of the Committee. He advises that two lectures are required - the first to consist of the murder of Scobie, burning of Bentleys Hotel , the trial of Bentley and the arrest of McIntyre, Westerby and Fletcher. The second lecture would conclude the story. These would be entitled "on the Ballarat riots"		14047	Lectures and classes	14047
A1088	23	6	1860	Documents	Letters In	Secretary, Camperdown Public Library Committee	Requesting copy of Regulations as they intended to set up a Library		14047	Constitution (Rules)	14047
A1089	12	7	1860	Documents	Letters In	Clerk of the Board, Mining Board, Ballarat	Advising that Board had agreed to Committee's request to use Board Room		14047	Committees	14047
A1090	27	7	1860	Documents	Letters In	James Francis, Builder Ballarat	Advising that he had made a serious mistake in his Contract for the building to the amount of five hundred pounds and requesting the Committee for every consideration to assist him.		14047	Buildings	14047
A1091	27	7	1860	Documents	Letters In	Treasury, Melbourne	Advising that their letter requesting a grant had been transferred to the Chief Secretary		14047	Accounts	14047
A1092	1	8	1860	Documents	Letters In	W. B. Rodier, Town Clerk, Municipal Chambers, Ballarat East	Advising that East Council "is not positioned to appropriate any portion of the the rates out of the Municipality"		14047	Accounts	14047
A1093	9	8	1860	Documents	Letters In	Rev. R. Connebee, The Parsonage, Kew	Agreeing to deliver a lecture during his stay in Ballarat between the 19th and 26th inst. He suggested "The pleasures and advantages of Scientific studies" as a suitable title		14047	Lectures and classes	14047
A1094	14	8	1860	Documents	Invoices	Watson & Francis	Account for fifty five pounds for extra costs for joists		14047	Receipt	14047
A1095	17	08	1860	Documents	Letters In	Chief Secretary's Office, Melbourne	Letter requesting signature of the President and information about conditions applying, prior to payment of a Government Grant of five hundred pounds.		14047	Grants	14047
A1096	17	8	1860	Documents	Letters In	Thomas Learmonth, Ercildoun by Burrumbeet	Requesting his inability to agree to Committee's request that he undertakes to get subscriptions		14047	Subscriptions	14047
A1097	20	08	1860	Documents	Letters In	D. Symons, Charlie Napier Theatre, Ballarat	Offering the use of his theatre to run a Benefit in aid of Institute's funds on the same terms as offered to the Ballarat Hospital namely the expenses of the House (fifteen pounds) at his own risk. The Committee to dispose of tickets and take all profits		14047	Soiree	14047
A1098	23	08	1860	Documents	Letters In	William Cooper	Advising that he had received, through Vickery and Batten, 36 volumes and chess board - loaned to Institute in 1859		14047	Books	14047
A1099	26	08	1860	Documents	Letters In	Hon. Sec., Philharmonic Society, Lydiard Street, Ballarat	Agreeing to assist with laying of Foundation Stone		14047	Buildings	14047
A1100	27	08	1860	Documents	Letters In	J. B. Humffray, Esq, Melbourne	Advising that he had visited the Chief Secretary and provided all that was required for the Government Grant		14047	Grants	14047
A1101	31	08	1860	Documents	Letters In	Kyneton Mechanics' Institute	Enquiring whether BMI was applying, in conjunction with Municipal Council, for a portion of grants in aid for establishing a free library, as Kyneton intends to do. Also they have established a Music Class and would be glad to receive any information on the subject.		14047	Grants	14047
A1102	31	08	1860	Documents	Letters In	W. B. Withers, Star Office	Requesting the Committee to call a meeting, at its convenience to consider the allegations of "manifest jobbery", by Mr. Cooper, in regard to the election of the Secretary.		14047	Staff	14047
A1103	03	09	1860	Documents	Letters In	R. M. Serjeant, Melbourne	Accepting invitation to laying of Foundation Stone on the 28th inst.		14047	Mining Exchange	14047
A1104	04	09	1860	Documents	Letters In	John Cathie, Esq. M.L. A., Rowena Parade, Richmond	Accepting invitation to laying of Foundation Stone on 28th inst.		14047	Mining Exchange	14047
A1105	05	09	1860	Documents	Letters In	Hon. J. P. Bailey, Post Office, Melbourne	Accepting invitation to be present at laying of Foundation Stone on 28th inst., if his Parliamentary duties permit his absence from Melbourne		14047	Mining Exchange	14047
A1106	29	12	1860	Documents	Letters Out	To Henry Cuthbert	Draft copy of changes to the conditions of sale - in particular the size of the frontages and the payment of rent.		14047	Buildings	14047
A1107	27	12	1860	Documents	Letters In	Mrs Fisken, Lal Lal	Apologies that she has not been of assistance in helping the ladies of Ballarat to set up a Bazaar for the benefits of the Mechanics' Institute. A donation included.		14047	Mining Exchange	14047
A1108	20	12	1860	Documents	Letters In	J. H. Taylor, Ballaarat	The arrangement with Messrs Hoskins & Sheppard by the Masonic Lodge about the benefit at the Theatre Royal was that one half of the proceeds would go the the Mechanics' Institute. He cannot explain why this has not happened, but is sure it will be attended to immediately.		14047	Donations	14047
A1109	19	12	1860	Documents	Letters Out	J. H. Taylor Esq, Alexander Dimant Esq	Because no monies had been received from the Benefit at the Theatre Royal, the Committee wishes to know the exact nature of the agreement.		14047	Donations	14047
A1110	14	12	1860	Documents	Letters In	Henry Cuthbert, Solicitor, Lydiard Street, Ballarat	Will forward, for approval by the Committee, conditions for lease of the land in front of the Institute. No restriction on the size or description of the buildings will be imposed, as this would lessen the value of the frontages.		14047	Buildings	14047
A1111	13	12	1860	Documents	Letters In	Alexander Smith, Corner of Dana St and Windermere St, Ballarat West	Donation of thirteen pounds collected from the G. I. Republic Co towards the Building Fund for the Mechanics' Hall.		14047	Donations	14047
A1112	10	12	1860	Documents	Letters In	Rev. Mark W. Bradney, Minister of the United Methodist Church, Ballarat	Letter of thanks for granting the use of "your fine hall" for a religious service.		14047	Hall booking	14047
A1113	10	12	1860	Documents	Letters In	Mrs Pilmer, Saw Mills, Corduroy	Money raised for the Building Fund is being held by her brother, Mr Haul and suggests if BMI apply to her brother he will hand over money together with a list of subscribers.		14047	Donations	14047
A1114	30	11	1860	Documents	Letters In	William Cooper, Secretary, Ballarat	On behalf of the Ballarat West Fire Brigade, enquiry is made for the rates to hire the Hall for the Fire Brigade Ball and Supper.		14047	Hall booking	14047
A1115	07	09	1860	Documents	Letters In	James Francis, Francis & Watson, Ballarat	Quote for pilasters 1 pound 10 shillings each, freize 30 pounds and cornice 90 pounds.		14047	Quote	14047
A1116	07	09	1860	Documents	Letters In	Charles Kenworthy, Sebastopol	Re a lecture not delivered when it was expected. Detailed excuses were offered. Membership of the Institute was declined.		14047	Lectures and classes	14047
A1117	07	09	1860	Documents	Letters In	W. B. Rodier, Town Clerk, Municipal Chambers, Ballaarat East	Acceptance to the ceremony of the laying of the Foundation Stone.		14047	Buildings	14047
A1118	08	09	1860	Documents	Letters In	A Dimant, Hon. Secretary, Freemasons, Ballarat	The Freemasons, as a body, have agreed to patronise a Benefit on the evening of the Laying of the Foundation Stone at the Theatre Royal.		14047	Concert performances	14047
A1119				Documents	Cards		Membership card for a Junior member - unfilled		14047	Membership	14047
A1120	14	09	1860	Documents	Letters In	Hon. G. Coppin, Melbourne	Intention to visit Ballarat, but cannot promise to be present at the Ceremony.		14047	Buildings	14047
A1121	14	09	1860	Documents	Letters In	Joseph Comb, Town Clerk, Council Chambers, Ballarat	Chairman and Municipal Councillors of Ballarat accept the invitation to attend the ceremony of Laying the Foundation Stone, Ballaarat Mechanics' Institute.		14047	Buildings	14047
A1122	16	09	1860	Documents	Letters In	J. B. Humffray, Melbourne	Recommends that a letter be sent to the President of the Board of Land outlining needs. "I will look after this for you".		14047	Buildings	14047
A1123	17	09	1860	Documents	Letters In	J Haniswood, Clerk of the Board, Office of the Mining Board, Ballarat	Acceptance of the Chairman and Members of the Board to attend the ceremony of Laying the Foundation Stone.		14047	Buildings	14047
A1124	01	10	1860	Documents	Invoices	Thomas Stevenson, Manager, Melbourne Guaranty Company, Melbourne	Notice that Renewal premium of one pound is due.		14047	Accounts	14047
A1125	06	10	1860	Documents	Letters In	Mr Riddock, Armstrong Street, Ballarat	Query about the cost of regular hall hire for the Ancient Order of Forresters.		14047	Hall booking	14047
A1126	17	10	1860	Documents	Letters In	Hon J. R. Bailey, Post Office, Melbourne	The refusal of the Board of Science to send free copies of maps, is because no fund exists for such action. It was brought before Parliament, but will not occur until a free issue is sanctioned.		14047	Museum	14047
A1127	23	10	1860	Documents	Letters In	W. Hickie, Secretary, Mechanics' Institute, Quartz Reefs, Pleasant Street	Request for a copy of the Rules of the Istitute.		14047	Constitution (Rules)	14047
A1128		10	1860	Documents	Letters In	T Towne, Sir Henry Barkly Hotel, Humffray Street	A recently formed club, the "Eastern Dramatic Amateur Clubs", wishes to donate the proceeds of an evening to the Institute. It would be held in the Montezuma Theatre, and the pieces played would be "The Apostate" and "The Unfinished Gentleman".		14047	Donations	14047
A1129		10	1860	Documents	Letters In	William Thomas Towne, "Times" Office, Ballarat	The Eastern Dramatic Amateur Club offer is strictly a bone-fide one. All they ask is a helping hand with the audience. Their aim is fraternisation and furthering local charities.		14047	Donations	14047
A1130	29	11	1860	Documents	Letters In	Charles Dyte, Hon. Sec., Ballarat Fire Brigade, Ballarat	Request to use the new hall for their Anniversary Ball		14047	Hall booking	14047
A1131				Documents	Letters Out	C. Dyte, Esq.	Copy of reply to previous document. The building is still in the hands of the contractors, Francis & Watson, but application to them will probably be successful		14047	Buildings	14047
A1132	03	10	1860	Documents	Letters In	R. Brough, Board of Science, Melbourne	The Board of Science declines to supply maps of Ballarat gratis. A small fee will be charged and the map will be published shortly.		14047	Museum	14047
A1133	02	11	1860	Documents	Letters In	J Doane, Ballarat	A hasty letter informing the Committee that it was necessary to order an additional half principal on each end of the building, and other support timber. It was not done without consulting Mr Casselli.		14047	Buildings	14047
A1134	30	11	1860	Documents	Letters In	Austin T. Turner, Lyons St, Ballarat	Requesting terms for using the Institute for the annual singing meeting of the denominational school		14047	Room booking	14047
A1135	23	11	1860	Documents	Letters In	Colonial Insurance Co., Ballarart Agency (V.E. Corne)	Offering a premium of 9/- % to insure Institute Buildings. A formal proposal can be obtained from office		14047	Quote	14047
A1136	22	11	1860	Documents	Letters In	Liverpool & London Insurance Co.	Offering a premium of not more than 10/- % to insure Institute Buildings.		14047	Quote	14047
A1137	19	11	1860	Documents	Letters In	Clunes Mechanics Institute, Bailey St, Clunes (John V. Rofe)	Advsising thart they have formed a committee for a Clunes Mechanics Institute and requesting copy of Ballarat's Rules and Regulations		14047	Constitution (Rules)	14047
A1138	17	11	1860	Documents	Letters In	Ballarat Mining Institute	Requesting use of one room at the Institute		14047	Room booking	14047
A1139	16	11	1860	Documents	Letters In	Taylor & Appleby, Sturt St	Requesting to be advised why their tender for gas fitting had not been accepted		14047	Buildings	14047
A1140	16	11	1860	Documents	Letters In	Chief Ranger and officers of Court Unity of the Ancient Order of Forresters	Accepting offer for hire of room at twenty five pounds per annum		14047	Hall booking	14047
A1141	9	11	1860	Documents	Letters In	Total Abstinence Society (William Dinsey -Secretary_)	Requesting use of large hall for tea meeting and Lecture , to be delivered by Mrs. Thomas, on Thursday 22 November		14047	Hall booking	14047
A1142	5	11	1860	Documents	Letters In	George Tolhurst	Offering to provide Lecture and Musical Entertainment at the Mechanics Institute during the Christmas holidays, for a charge of four guineas. He enclosed a poster for a similar entertainment he provided at Prahran Mechanics Institute. As Mr. Tolhurst accompanies himself on the pianoforte, this would need to be provided.		14047	Lectures and classes	14047
A1143	16	3	1861	Documents	Invoices	William M. K. Vale	Account for about 45 books/sets of books purchased from W. M. Vale totalling eighty seven pounds 10/10 after deduction of discounts.		14047	Receipt	14047
A1144		4	1861	Documents	Invoices	W. H. Batten	Account for books purchased at auction for one pound 12/6		14047	Receipt	14047
A1145	01	05	1861	Documents	Invoices	A. A. Kaul	Account / receipt for one brass pedestal lamp, shade and one gallon of kerosene - one pound nineteen shillings.		14047	Fixtures & Fittings	14047
A1146	25	11	1862	Documents	Letters Out	M. Morrison Esq., Lydiard Street, Ballaarat	acknowledging receipt of 10 guineas donation to the Special Fund with cordial thanks of the Committee and that his name has been enrolled on the list of Life Members.		14047	Donations	14047
A1147	23	04	1861	Documents	Invoices	Eyres Brothers & Newman, Sturt Street & 208 Main Road, Ballaarat	Account / receipt for one bronzed scraper and pair of bellows.		14047	Fixtures & Fittings	14047
A1148	27	04	1861	Documents	Accounting	William Dimsey	Four weeks salary - ten pounds.		14047	Staff	14047
A1149	29	04	1861	Documents	Invoices	Joseph Lunn & Mate, Ballaarat	Clearing rubbish - one pound		14047	Receipt	14047
A1150	17	05	1861	Documents	Invoices	William M. K. Vale, Ballarat	Four page account / receipt for books, stationery and periodicals.		14047	Accounts	14047
A1151		05	1861	Documents	Invoices	E. Parr for John C. St Quentin, Dawson Street Ballaarat	Account / receipt for banners, gold leaf and decorating a noticeboard. The labour was supplied free of charge by John C St Quentin.		14047	Printing	14047
A1152	01	05	1861	Documents	Invoices	Henderson & Co., "Ballarat Times" Office, Ballarat	Account / receipt for advertising - lectures, applications, donations, tenders, class, A.G.M.		14047	Advertisement	14047
A1153	01	05	1861	Documents	Invoices	Thomas Clark, Ballarat	Account / receipt for building a cupboard and shelves in the kitchen.		14047	Fixtures & Fittings	14047
A1154	01	05	1861	Documents	Invoices	Gerrard and Sleep, Lydiard Street, Ballarat	Account / receipt for one 8 day spring dial clock - six pounds.		14047	Fixtures & Fittings	14047
A1155	02	05	1861	Documents	Invoices	John Rowan, Ballarat	Account / receipt for making one library table and repairs to doors and shutters.		14047	Fixtures & Fittings	14047
A1156	04	05	1861	Documents	Receipts	John Rowan	Account for additional building work.		14047	Buildings	14047
A1157	03	05	1861	Documents	Accounting	W. H. Batten, Mechanics' Institute	One month's salary - sixteen pounds thirteen shillings and four pence		14047	Staff	14047
A1158	23	04	1861	Documents	Invoices	G. A. Divers, Age Office, Ballarat	Two quarters subscription to the Daily Age.		14047	Subscriptions	14047
A1159	09	05	1861	Documents	Invoices	A. R. Reed, Ironmonger, Corner of Sturt and Lydiard Streets, Ballaarat	Scrubbing brush and handle		14047	Fixtures & Fittings	14047
A1160	13	05	1861	Documents	Invoices	"The Star" and "Miner", Sturt Street, Ballarat	Subscription to "Star".		14047	Subscriptions	14047
A1161	13	05	1861	Documents	Invoices	Geo. McFinnis , "The Star" and "Miner", Sturt Street, Ballarat	Account / receipt for advertising - tenders, lectures, classes, donations, meetings, auction, active man, reading room closed.		14047	Star advertisement	14047
A1162	16	05	1861	Documents	Invoices	John Rowan.	Making and fixing panel to door		14047	Buildings	14047
A1163	17	05	1861	Documents	Invoices	Ballarat Gas Company, Ballarat Gas Works.	Four slips held together with an eyelet - two receipt slips, one meter slip and one account for gas supply and fittings.		14047	Fixtures & Fittings	14047
A1164	21	05	1861	Documents	Receipts	W. M. K. Vale	Supply of "Geelong Advertiser" for one quarter.		14047	Subscriptions	14047
A1165	23	05	1861	Documents	Accounting	John Victor	Account / receipt for one month salary as teacher to writing class.		14047	Staff	14047
A1166	25	05	1861	Documents	Accounting	William Dimsey	Four weeks wages		14047	Staff	14047
A1167	15	05	1861	Documents	Invoices	W. M. K. Vale	Account / receipt for a long list of books.		14047	Books	14047
A1168	28	05	1861	Documents	Invoices	Henry Preston, General Bill Poster, Specimen Hill, Ballarat	100 bills for a lecture by David Blair.		14047	Advertisement	14047
A1169	29	05	1861	Documents	Invoices	Robert Stone, Ballarat	Ventilators for Reading Room		14047	Fixtures & Fittings	14047
A1170	31	05	1861	Documents	Accounting	W. H. Batten	One month's salary - sixteen pounds thirteen shillings and four pence.		14047	Staff	14047
A1171	31	05	1861	Documents	Invoices	A R Reed, Ironmonger, Corner of Sturt and Lydiard Street	One spring punch and one hammer.		14047	Receipt	14047
A1172	31	05	1861	Documents	Invoices	W. H. Batten, Mechanics' Institute	Reimbursement for sundries.		14047	Accounts	14047
A1173	19	11	1859	Documents	Invoices	Messrs. Hanson & Bennett, The "Empire" Daily Newspaper, 104 Pitt Street, Sydney.	Subscription for the newspaper.		14047	Subscriptions	14047
A1174	31	05	1861	Documents	Invoices	Fraser & Cohen, at Auction, 14 Collins Street West, Melbourne	Three sheets of numbers indicating purchase of books		14047	Books	14047
A1175		06	1861	Documents	Invoices	W. H. Batten	Two books		14047	Books	14047
A1176	01	06	1861	Documents	Invoices	Henderson & Co., "Ballarat Times" & Weekly Dispatch Office, Ballarat	Advertising - Lectures, classes, tenders, balance sheet, reading room		14047	Advertisement	14047
A1177	01	06	1861	Documents	Invoices	S. L. Birtchnell, Mechanics' Intitute Reserve, Ballarat	General stationery		14047	Receipt	14047
A1178	01	06	1861	Documents	Invoices	Eliza Charlton	Forty-one tons of firewood		14047	Receipt	14047
A1179	01	06	1861	Documents	Invoices	Evans Brothers, Lydiard Street, next Bath's Hotel, Ballarat	General items of stationery		14047	Receipt	14047
A1180	07	06	1861	Documents	Invoices	A. Sheard, St John's St	Fourteen English periodicals.		14047	Receipt	14047
A1181	07	06	1861	Documents	Receipts	James Rattray, Secretary, Ballarat Agency, Northern Assurance Company	Insurance on brick building, furniture and books and gas fittings		14047	Accounts	14047
A1182	11	06	1861	Documents	Invoices	Francis Osborne for Thomas Osborne, Commission and Forwarding Agent, Mercer Street, Geelong	Two cases and one parcel		14047	Receipt	14047
A1183	15	06	1861	Documents	Invoices	W. M. K. Vale	Expenses for book-keeping.		14047	Accounts	14047
A1184	06	06	1861	Documents	Invoices	William M. K. Vale, Ballarat	List of eighteen books		14047	Books	14047
A1185	19	06	1861	Documents	Invoices	Henry Fortune, Picture frame manufacturer,Victoria Street, Ballarat	One gilt picture frame		14047	Fixtures & Fittings	14047
A1186	20	06	1861	Documents	Invoices	C. Attwood, Ballarat	Fixing sign board by carpenter		14047	Fixtures & Fittings	14047
A1187	21	07	1861	Documents	Invoices	J. Victor	One month's salary as teacher to writing class - six pounds. Account paid.		14047	Staff	14047
A1188	22	06	1861	Documents	Invoices	William Dimsey	Four week's salary - ten pounds		14047	Staff	14047
A1189	26	06	1861	Documents	Invoices	John H. Hammond, Wholesale & Retail Bookseller, Commercial and General Statiner, Main Road, Foot of Bakery Hill, Ballaarat	Subscriptions for seventeen periodicals.		14047	Subscriptions	14047
A1190	27	06	1861	Documents	Receipts	James Buley,	Fittings to Mechanics' Institute		14047	Fixtures & Fittings	14047
A1191	29	06	1861	Documents	Invoices	William Barker, Builder, Ballarat	Paving yard with tiles. Checked by Henry Caselli		14047	Receipt	14047
A1192	30	06	1861	Documents	Accounting	W. H. Batten	One month's salary - sixteen pounds, thirteen shillings and four pence.		14047	Staff	14047
A1193	1	7	1861	Documents	Invoices	Register and Observer Offices, Grenfell Street, Adelaide	Account for one pound, six shillings for twelve months subscription to the "Observer" .		14047	Subscriptions	14047
A1194	1	7	1861	Documents	Invoices	Matthews, Saint & Co, Mount Alexander Mail Office, Castlemaine	Payment of one pound for "Mails" to 30 june 1862 including postage		14047	Receipt	14047
A1195	1	7	1861	Documents	Invoices	Matthews, Saint & Co, Mount Alexander Mail Office, Castlemaine	Payment of one pound for "Mails" to 30 june 1862 including postage		14047	Receipt	14047
A1196	1	7	1861	Documents	Invoices	F. Atkins, Australian House Furnsihing Establishment, between Bakery Hill and Yarrowee Hotel, Main Road, Ballarat. General Bedding Manufacturer, Cabinet Maker, Uphosterer and Undertaker	Account for eleven pounds for 24 chairs @ 9/6 each		14047	Fixtures & Fittings	14047
A1197	1	7	1861	Documents	Invoices	S.L. Birtchnell, Mechanics Institute Reserve, Bookseller, Stationer and General News Agent	account for five shillings for newspapers		14047	Receipt	14047
A1198	1	7	1861	Documents	Invoices	Proprietor of 'The Star' and 'Miner', Sturt Street, Ballarat	Account for fourteen pounds, 2/- for advertisments, 2 subscriptions to 'The Star' and sundries		14047	Subscriptions	14047
A1199	2	7	1861	Documents	Invoices	Ballarat Gas Company, Ballarat Gas Company	Account for twenty sven pounds 18/- for Gas consumed, Gas rent and repairs - together with attached meter reading dockets		14047	Receipt	14047
A1200	8	7	1861	Documents	Invoices	Ballarat Gas Company	Account for eighteen shillings for repairs to fittings		14047	Receipt	14047
A1201	2	7	1861	Documents	Invoices	Jas. Buley	Account for fifty seven pounds, less twenty five pounds cash on account - balance thirty two pounds for shelves in the lobby		14047	Fixtures & Fittings	14047
A1202	6	7	1861	Documents	Invoices	John Casey	Account for two pounds, ten shillings for repairs to chimney		14047	Buildings	14047
A1203	9	7	1861	Documents	Invoices	Albert Hall	account for thirteen shillings for altering main case, stairs etc.		14047	Buildings	14047
A1204	9	7	1861	Documents	Invoices	A. H. King, Ironmonger, near the Bridge, Main Road, Ballarat	Account for one pound 1/9 for brooms and sundry items		14047	Receipt	14047
A1205	9	7	1861	Documents	Receipts	D. Blair, Melbourne	Receipt for ten pounds, tenshillings for two lectures delivered in May		14047	Lectures and classes	14047
A1206	9	7	1861	Documents	Invoices	D. Blair, Melbourne	Account for ten pounds, ten shillings for two lectures delivered in May		14047	Lectures and classes	14047
A1207	11	7	1861	Documents	Receipts	Rev. William Vale, Sturt St, Ballarat	Account for two pounds, 17/- for books		14047	Books	14047
A1208	11	7	1861	Documents	Invoices	Wm Detmold, Bookbinder and Paper Rulers, 55 Collins Street East, Melbourne	Account for six pounds 4/6 for stationery		14047	Accounts	14047
A1209	15	7	1861	Books	Receipts	John Victor	Account for teaching the Mathematical Class and the Bookkeeping Class for one month at six pounds each - a total of twelve pounds		14047	Lectures and classes	14047
A1210	15	4	1861	Documents	Invoices	A.C. Brunig, Agent for Argus, Examiner, Colonial Mining Journal, Melbourne Punch and Bradshaws Guide - Office at M. Bade's Tobacconist , Maid Road, Ballarat	Account for 3 months subscription to Argus -two pounds and nine shillings for Punch - a total of two pounds, nine shillings		14047	Subscriptions	14047
A1211	16	7	1861	Documents	Records	John Bleasly	Return of one pound, 7/6 for remainder of class fees - 6 weeks short of quarter		14047	Lectures and classes	14047
A1212	7	7	1861	Documents	Receipts	Robert Stone	Receipt for one pound, 15/- for blackboards for Music and French classes		14047	Lectures and classes	14047
A1213	5	7	1861	Documents	Accounting	Henry Smith, Exhibition Mart, Ballarat - Wholesale and Retail Draper	Account for four pounds, 4/- for matting		14047	Fixtures & Fittings	14047
A1214	25	7	1861	Documents	Letters In	W. Detmold, Bookbinding Establishment and Account Book Manufacturing, 55 Collins St East, Melbourne	Receipt (and letter thanking for prompt payment) for Six pounds 4/6		14047	Receipt	14047
A1215	25	7	1861	Documents	Invoices	Thomas Stokes, Seal Engraver, Die Sinker and Letter Cutter, 100 Collins Street East , Melbourne	Account for three pounds 5/- for embossing press and dies		14047	Fixtures & Fittings	14047
A1216	3	8	1861	Documents	Receipts	Rev. William Dimsey	Receipt for twelve pounds, 10/- for five weeks (presumably for taking classes)		14047	Lectures and classes	14047
A1217	29	7	1861	Documents	Receipts	R. Mitchell	Receipt for four pounds for 'Imperial Dictionery' and 'Imperial Gazetteer' purchased on behalf of the Institute		14047	Books	14047
A1218		7	1861	Documents	Accounting	H. W. Batten	Account for three pounds 4/3 for sundry items during months of June and July 1861		14047	Receipt	14047
A1219	31	7	1861	Documents	Accounting	W. H. Batten	Receipt for sixteen pounds 13/4 for salary of Secretary, H.W. Batten		14047	Staff	14047
A1220	31	7	1861	Documents	Receipts	Eyres Brothers & Newman, Ironmongers, Sturt St and 208 Main St	Receipt for one pound 10/- for a pair of electro plated candlesticks		14047	Fixtures & Fittings	14047
A1221	1	8	1861	Documents	Receipts	Proprietors of "Ballarat Times" and "Weekly Dispatch", Printers	Receipt for three pounds 3/- for advertisements for lectures and classes.		14047	Advertisement	14047
A1222	1	8	1861	Documents	Receipts	Evans Brothers, Commercial Stationers, Booksellers, Printers, Bookbinders and Paper-Rulers, Lydiard Street, Ballarat	Account for four pounds, 8/- for London Catalogue and 2000 copies of Lecture Programmes		14047	Printing	14047
A1223	1	8	1861	Documents	Invoices	A. H. King, Ironmonger, Near the Bridge , Main Road, Ballarat	Receipt for thirteen shillings for brooms and mop		14047	Receipt	14047
A1224	2	8	1861	Documents	Invoices	Ballarat Gas Company, Ballarat Gas Works	Account for twenty six pounds 16/4		14047	Receipt	14047
A1225	16	8	1861	Documents	Invoices	I. K. Baird and Co, Victoria House, Near the Bridge, Main Road, Ballarat, House Painters and Paperhangers and British Plate Glass	Account for ten shillings for Glazing for ten shillings		14047	Buildings	14047
A1226	16	8	1861	Documents	Receipts	A.C. Brunig, Agent for Argus, Examiner, Colonial Mining Journal, Melbourne Punch and Bradshaws Guide - Office at M. Bade's Tobacconist , Maid Road, Ballarat	Receipt for 3 months subscription to Argus -two pounds Punch - nine shillings and advertisement		14047	Subscriptions	14047
A1227	16	8	1861	Documents	Invoices	Ballarat Gas Company, Ballarat Gas Works	Account for fifteen shillings for globes		14047	Fixtures & Fittings	14047
A1228	20	8	1861	Documents	Accounting	Eliza Charlton	Account for one pound 16/9 for 9 and a half tons of firewood		14047	Receipt	14047
A1229	16	8	1861	Documents	Invoices	Wm Detmold, Bookbinder and Paper Rulers, 55 Collins Street East, Melbourne	Account for thirteen pounds for a long list of books and periodicals		14047	Books	14047
A1230	16	8	1861	Documents	Receipts	James Bulsey	Receipt for Two pounds 2/- for 2 pairs of handles to Reading Room		14047	Fixtures & Fittings	14047
A1231	16	8	1861	Documents	Receipts	George E. Gaskell, Stationer and Bookseller, Main Road, 3 doors E. of Humffray St	Receipt for ten shillings and sixpence for one extra set of class notes		14047	Lectures and classes	14047
A1232	24	8	1861	Documents	Accounting	Bill of Exchange drawn on The London Chartered Bank of Australia	Bill drawn to the order of Mr. Charles Edward Mudie for fifty pounds sterling plus commission of 15/- - total fifty pounds 15/-		14047	Accounts	14047
A1233	26	08	1861	Documents	Accounting	John Victor	Salary for teaching the Mathematical class and the bookkeeping class.		14047	Staff	14047
A1234	21	08	1861	Documents	Invoices	D. Harrison & Co., Ballarat	Subscription to Geelong Advertiser for one quarter - ten shillings.		14047	Subscriptions	14047
A1235	30	08	1861	Documents	Receipts	W. H. Batten, Ballarat	Payment for books purchased at auction.		14047	Books	14047
A1236	31	08	1861	Documents	Accounting	Ballarat Gas Company, Ballarat Gas Works.	Gas bill with meter reading slip - twelve pounds 10/-.		14047	Receipt	14047
A1237	31	08	1861	Documents	Receipts	Henry Preston, Specimen Hill, Ballarat	100 printed bills for lecture - ten shillings.		14047	Printing	14047
A1238	31	08	1861	Documents	Invoices	Sands, Kenny & Co., Victoria Stationery Warehouse, 46 & 48 Collins Street, Melbourne	Printing 60 complimentary Bazaar Circulars, including details of printing and paper - twelve pounds five shillings.		14047	Printing	14047
A1239		09	1861	Documents	Invoices	F. Humffray, No.2 Bridge Street, Ballarat	Purchase of 1 diary, 1 foolscap folio, 1 mining journal, 25 official envelopes - 19/6.		14047	Receipt	14047
A1240	02	09	1861	Documents	Invoices	S. L. Birtchnell, Mechanics' Institute Reserve, Ballarat	General stationery		14047	Receipt	14047
A1241	03	09	1861	Documents	Receipts	"Register" and "Observer" Offices, Adelaide.	Subscription for the Adelaide Observer for one quarter - one pound six shillings.		14047	Subscriptions	14047
A1242	03	09	1861	Documents	Receipts	Thomas Stokes, !00 Collins Street East, Melbourne	Hand written receipt for press supplied to the Mechanics' Institute and postage stamps - three pounds five shillings.		14047	Fixtures & Fittings	14047
A1243	07	09	1861	Documents	Accounting	William Dimsey	Six weeks pay at two pounds ten shillings per week		14047	Staff	14047
A1244	12	09	1861	Documents	Accounting	W. H. Batten	One month's salary - sixteen pounds 13/4.		14047	Staff	14047
A1245	12	09	1861	Documents	Accounting	W. H. Batten	Sundries - four pounds 12/2.		14047	Receipt	14047
A1246	12	09	1861	Documents	Accounting	A. T. Turner, Singing Master	One quarter's fees for 22 pupils - eleven pounds		14047	Staff	14047
A1247	17	09	1861	Documents	Receipts	Ballarat Gas Company, Ballarat Gas Works.	Fittings and labour - four pounds 19/6.		14047	Buildings	14047
A1248	18	09	1861	Documents	Accounting	W. Appleby, Gas Fitter, Plumber, Glazier and Painter, Sturt Street, Next Smith Bros., Timber Yard, Ballarat	Providing plumbing equipment.		14047	Buildings	14047
A1249	18	09	1861	Documents	Receipts	"The Star" and "Miner", Sturt Street, Ballarat	Advertising - lectures, writing, to booksellers. Also providing 1000 cards and one quarter subscription to the "Star".		14047	Advertisement	14047
A1250	21	09	1861	Documents	Receipts	Henry Preston, Specimen Hill, Ballarat	Printing 50 bills advertising lecture by W. Henderson - five shillings.		14047	Printing	14047
A1251	23	09	1861	Documents	Accounting	John Victor	One month's salary for teaching the Book keeping class - six pounds		14047	Staff	14047
A1252	24	09	1861	Documents	Receipts	Mechanics' Institute	Account to John McGregor for ten shillings for the singing class. He paid it on 29/11/1861.		14047	Lectures and classes	14047
A1253	28	09	1861	Documents	Accounting	Ballarat Gas Company, Ballarat Gas Works	Bill for one month's gas and meter rent - nine pounds 18/7 - with meter slip.		14047	Receipt	14047
A1254		10	1861	Documents	Receipts	"Ballarat Times" Office, Ballarat	Advertising - lectures, booksellers, singing class. Printing 100 bills. Total: two pounds nineteen shillings		14047	Advertisement	14047
A1255		10	1861	Documents	Accounting	Mechanics' Institute	Lecturer's fee to Dr Hickson - three guineas.		14047	Lectures and classes	14047
A1256		10	1861	Documents	Receipts	Henry Preston, Billposter, Ballarat	Printing 50 bills for lecture - five shillings		14047	Printing	14047
A1257	01	10	1861	Documents	Receipts	Evans Brothers, Lydiard Street, Ballarat	Printing, bills, one box of instruments - two pounds four shillings		14047	Printing	14047
A1258	01	10	1861	Documents	Receipts	Pinnell, for A. C. Kerr & Co., Armstrong Street Ballarat and Argyle Street, Smythesdale.	80 Gal, boiler, ? Press, five pounds 3/4.		14047	Fixtures & Fittings	14047
A1259	01	10	1861	Documents	Receipts	A. C. Brunig, Ballarat	Three month's subscription to "Punch".		14047	Subscriptions	14047
A1260	01	10	1861	Documents	Receipts	Robert Watson, Vulcan Foundry, Ballarat	Providing and fitting cast iron ventilator - two pounds thirteen shillings.		14047	Buildings	14047
A1261	02	10	1861	Documents	Receipts	G. R. Divers & Co., Age Office, Ballarat	One quarter subscription to the Daily Age - one pound six shillings.		14047	Subscriptions	14047
A1262	05	10	1861	Documents	Accounting	William Dimsey	Four weeks pay at two pounds ten shillings per week.		14047	Staff	14047
A1263	09	10	1861	Documents	Receipts	"Ballarat Times" and "Weekly Dispatch", Ballarat	Advertising - lecture, tenders for staircase.		14047	Advertisement	14047
A1264	12	10	1861	Documents	Invoices	The Colonial Insurance Company, 4 Collins Street West, Melbourne	Account No. 271 for annual fee of two pounds		14047	Accounts	14047
A1265	09	10	1861	Documents	Receipts	The Colonial Insurance Company, 4 Collins Street West, Melbourne	Payment of two pounds fee received by R. O. S. Gibbs, local agent.		14047	Accounts	14047
A1266	09	10	1861	Documents	Invoices	Henry Smith	Calico for table cloths and ? for tea cloths.		14047	Receipt	14047
A1267	10	10	1861	Documents	Accounting	W. H. Batten	One month's salary - sixteen pounds 13/4.		14047	Staff	14047
A1268	11	10	1861	Documents	Receipts	James Francis	Providing and fitting cast iron air bricks - cutting away floor and preparing plastering.		14047	Buildings	14047
A1269	14	10	1861	Documents	Receipts	Pleydell & Clark, Melbourne Rd., Ballarat	Providing 60 trestles, 1 boiler cover and stand - eleven pounds six shillings.		14047	Fixtures & Fittings	14047
A1270	12	10	1861	Documents	Accounting	James Buley	Payment for contract for staircase &c. at the rear of the Mechanics' Institute - thirty pounds. This is authorised by Henry Caselli.		14047	Buildings	14047
A1271		12	1861	Documents	Receipts	Belson Brothers, Union Oil Company , Sturt Street, Ballarat	Receipt for one pound for kerosene lamp		14047	Fixtures & Fittings	14047
A1272	15	10	1861	Documents	Receipts	A.C. Brunig, Office at M. Bade's Tobacconist, Main Road	Receipt for 3 month's subscription to daily Argus - two pounds		14047	Subscriptions	14047
A1273	19	10	1861	Documents	Accounting	T. King	Receipt for two pounds 15/- for hire of Grand Piano		14047	Soiree	14047
A1274	19	10	1861	Documents	Receipts	W.H. Batten	receipt for two pounds 9/6 for labour and sundries		14047	Staff	14047
A1275	19	10	1861	Documents	Receipts	Henry Preston, Specimen Hill, Ballarat	Receipt for one pound 5/- for bill posting for soiree		14047	Soiree	14047
A1276	19	10	1861	Documents	Accounting	Rowlands and Lewis, Sturt Street, Ballarat	Receipt for three pounds 2/6 for loaf sugar and lemonade		14047	Soiree	14047
A1277	21	10	1861	Documents	Receipts	G. Carter	Receipt for two pounds 10/- for assorted pastry (?)		14047	Soiree	14047
A1278	21	10	1861	Documents	Receipts	Evans Brothers, Lydiard Street, Ballarat	Receipt for five pounds 10/- for sundry stationery for soiree		14047	Soiree	14047
A1279	21	10	1861	Documents	Receipts	The Proprietor of The Star and Miner	Account for six pounds 2/- for advertising and printing fior soiree		14047	Soiree	14047
A1280	22	10	1861	Documents	Receipts	J. W. M. Worthington	Receipt for five pounds for securing the gratuitous ( ! ) services of the Brass Band for the Soiree		14047	Soiree	14047
A1281	22	10	1861	Documents	Receipts	Biggs and Shoppee, Main Road, Ballarat	Receipt for three pounds 3/- for sundry crockery etc		14047	Soiree	14047
A1282	22	10	1861	Documents	Receipts	Biggs and Shoppee, Main Road, Ballarat	Receipt for four pounds 12/- for cutlery and glasses		14047	Soiree	14047
A1283	21	10	1861	Documents	Receipts	J. W. M. Worthington	Receipt for two pounds for delivering programmes and attending door		14047	Soiree	14047
A1284	24	10	1861	Documents	Accounting	Bill of Exchange drawn on The London Chartered Bank of Australia	Bill drawn to the order of Mr. G. F. Fowler for five pounds sterling plus commission of 3/- - total five pounds 3/-		14047	Accounts	14047
A1285	25	10	1861	Documents	Accounting	Smith Brothers (Late Wallis and Curwen), Timber Merchants, Sturt street and Main Road	Receipt for nine pounds, 4/9 for timber		14047	Receipt	14047
A1286	26	10	1861	Documents	Receipts	John Victor	Receipt for seven pounds,10/- - two weeks salary for teaching bookkeeping class		14047	Staff	14047
A1287	31	10	1861	Documents	Receipts	Eyres Brothers and Newman, Ironmongers, Sturt street and 208 Main Street, Ballarat	Receipt for nineteen shillings for tea spoons		14047	Soiree	14047
A1288	31	10	1861	Documents	Receipts	Lovitt & Briant, Ballarat	Account for 9h large loaves - Three pounds four shillings.		14047	Soiree	14047
A1289	25	10	1861	Documents	Receipts	James Buley, Builder, Ballarat	Balance of payment of nineteen pounds for the erection of the staircase at the rear of the Hall.		14047	Buildings	14047
A1290	23	10	1861	Documents	Reports	Mechanics" Institute	Detailed balance sheet for the Soiree - "To Goods and Labor". This includes food, hire and labor and receipts at door and sale of refreshments.		14047	Soiree	14047
A1291	01	11	1861	Documents	Receipts	C. Scates, Tinsmith, Bakery Hill Tin Shop, Ballarat	Account for 2.5 dozen teapots and 2 tea boilers - eight pounds six shillings.		14047	Soiree	14047
A1292	02	11	1861	Documents	Accounting	W. H. Batten	One month's salary - sixteen pounds 13/4.		14047	Staff	14047
A1293	02	11	1861	Documents	Accounting	Ballaarat Gas Company, Ballarat Gas Works	Gas bill and meter rent - sixteen pounds fifteen shillings. Meter slip attached.		14047	Receipt	14047
A1294	02	11	1861	Documents	Accounting	William Dimsey	Four weeks wage at two pounds ten shillings per week.		14047	Staff	14047
A1295	04	11	1861	Documents	Receipts	Draper & Tabel, Main Road, Oppisite the Colonial Bank of Australiasia, Ballarat	Account for cedar washstand and toilet glass.		14047	Fixtures & Fittings	14047
A1296	12	11	1861	Documents	Receipts	David Blair	Lecturer's fee - five guineas.		14047	Lectures and classes	14047
A1297	15	11	1861	Documents	Receipts	Ballarat Gas Company, Ballarat Gas Works	Account for fittings and labour, including a large boiler, fittings for platform and pendant - thirteen pounds 19/5. Separate receipt slip, signed by J. Lakey, Collector.		14047	Fixtures & Fittings	14047
A1298	24	11	1861	Documents	Receipts	A. R. Watson, Ballarat	Account for iron ventilators - twelve shillings and sixpence.		14047	Buildings	14047
A1299	29	11	1861	Documents	Accounting	Geo. Hanning(?)	Ten shillings class fee returned		14047	Receipt	14047
A1300	30	11	1861	Documents	Accounting	William Dimsey	Four weeks wages at two pounds ten shillings per week.		14047	Staff	14047
A1301	30	11	1861	Documents	Invoices	H. Hill & Co., late A. R. Reed, Ironmonger, Corner of Sturt & Lydiard Streets, Ballaarat	Account for spade, looking glass and tub - sisteen shillings and six pence.		14047	Receipt	14047
A1302	01	12	1861	Documents	Receipts	Evans Brothers, Lydiard Street, Ballaarat	Printing 50 bills		14047	Printing	14047
A1303	02	12	1861	Documents	Invoices	"The Star" and "Miner", Sturt Street, Ballarat	Account for advertising for tenders, lectures and singing class. Also subscription for the "Star".		14047	Subscriptions	14047
A1304	06	12	1861	Documents	Receipts	W. H. Batten	one month's salary = sixteen pounds 13/4		14047	Staff	14047
A1305	06	12	1861	Documents	Accounting	W. H. Batten	Sundries for three months - including stamps, matches, key, quills, bellringer, doorman, cloak hooks, tacks, slate, candles - five pounds seven shillings.		14047	Receipt	14047
A1306	07	12	1861	Documents	Receipts	W. H. Batten	Payment for books purchased at auction and one small lightwood table.		14047	Books	14047
A1307		12	1861	Documents	Receipts	William M. K. Vale, Ballarat	Account for three books - charged cost price - five pounds 5/2.		14047	Books	14047
A1308	03	12	1861	Documents	Accounting	Ballaarat Gas Company	Printed receipt form and meter slip surrounded by plain paper. Gas usage and meter rent - thirteen pounds seven shillings.		14047	Receipt	14047
A1309	20	12	1861	Documents	Accounting	Ballarat Gas Company, Ballarat Gas Works.	Account for fittings and labour - seven shillings and nine pence.		14047	Receipt	14047
A1310	20	12	1861	Documents	Accounting	Advertiser Office, Bendigo	Hand-written receipt for twelve month's postage for the Bendigo Advertiser - one pound.		14047	Receipt	14047
A1311	21	12	1861	Documents	Accounting	Victoria Insurance Office, Insurance Buildings, 82 Collins St. East, Melbourne	Receipt for Insurance premium - five pounds 12/6 on fifteen hundred pounds.		14047	Receipt	14047
A1312	21	12	1861	Documents	Receipts	Observer Office, Kyneton	Receipt for thirteen shillings postage for the Kyneton Observer.		14047	Subscriptions	14047
A1313	26	12	1861	Documents	Receipts	William Young	Subscription to the Daily Age for one quarter - one pound 6/6		14047	Subscriptions	14047
A1314	26	12	1861	Documents	Receipts	William Young	Half-year subscription to the Farmers' Journal - fifteen shillings		14047	Subscriptions	14047
A1315	31	12	1861	Documents	Receipts	The Proprietors, Journal of Commerce, 16 Elizabeth Street, Melbourne	Subscription to the Journal of Commerce from May 30 until December 31 - two pounds 11/6.		14047	Subscriptions	14047
A1316	30	12	1861	Documents	Letters In	"Customs Weekly Bill of Entry" & "Journal of Commerce", 16 Elizabeth Street South, Melbourne.	Printed terms of receipt of letter and subscription. Hand written additions about a reduction for payment in advance and that the correspondence was addressed to the Chamber of Commerce rather than the Journal of Commerce.		14047	Subscriptions	14047
A1317	31	12	1861	Documents	Invoices	A. H. King, Ironmonger, near the Bridge, Main Road, Ballarat	Account for 2 brooms - ten shillings		14047	Receipt	14047
A1318	25	11	1862	Documents	Letters Out	William Robertson Esq.,	Acknowledging receipt of 10 guineas donation to the Special Fund with cordial thanks of the Committee and that his name has been enrolled on the list of Life Members.		14047	Donations	14047
A1319	31	12	1861	Documents	Receipts	T. E. Richardson, Portland Guardian, Portland	Two quarters subscription for the Portland Guardian, at half price - one pound 15/9.		14047	Subscriptions	14047
A1320	31	12	1861	Documents	Receipts	John Fairfax & Sons, Sydney Morning Herald, Pitt and Hunter Streets, Sydney	Six quarters subscription to the Sydney Morning Herald - six pounds.		14047	Subscriptions	14047
A1321	01	01	1862	Documents	Accounting	S. Britchnell, Ballarat	Account for stationery		14047	Receipt	14047
A1322	01	01	1862	Documents	Receipts	G. E. Gaskell, Main Road, Ballarat, Three Doors, East of Humffray Street.	Account for 2 months subscription to the Geelong Advertiser and 2 copies of the Illustrated London News.		14047	Subscriptions	14047
A1323	01	01	1862	Documents	Receipts	A. C. Brunig, Main Road, Ballarat	Three months subscription to Punch - ten shillings		14047	Subscriptions	14047
A1324	02	01	1862	Documents	Invoices	J. Doig & Co., 86 Bridge Street, Ballarat	Account for watering pan and globes		14047	Receipt	14047
A1325	03	01	1862	Documents	Accounting	W. H. Batten	One month's salary - sixteen pounds 13/4		14047	Staff	14047
A1326	02	01	1862	Documents	Accounting	Ballarat Gas Company, Ballarat Gas Works	Three documents for gas usage and meter rent - invoice, receipt and meter slip. Total: sixteen pounds ten shillings		14047	Receipt	14047
A1327	03	01	1862	Documents	Receipts	Charles Boyd, Sturt Street, Near Mechanics' Institute, Ballaarat	Account for printing posters and posting same for lectures by Rev. Potter, Hickson, Kenworthy, Smyth, Gosman and lecture on Cromwell - six pounds		14047	Printing	14047
A1328	03	01	1862	Documents	Accounting	W. H. Batten	Account for sundries, including stamps, candles, chloride of lime, labour, kerosene, hemming tablecloths, marking ink, brown holland		14047	Receipt	14047
A1329	07	01	1862	Documents	Receipts	Young's Labor Mart, General Agency & Servants' Registry Office, 43 Bridge St, Ballarat	One quarter subscription to the Daily Age - one pound 6/6.		14047	Subscriptions	14047
A1330	07	01	1862	Documents	Accounting	William Dimsey	Four week's wage at two pounds ten shillings per week.		14047	Staff	14047
A1331	07	01	1862	Documents	Receipts	F. B. Franklyn & Co., "The Herald" Office, 9 Bourke Street East, Melbourne	Half year subscription to the Daily Herald - three pounds six shillings		14047	Subscriptions	14047
A1332	15	01	1862	Documents	Receipts	A. C. Brunig, Main Road, Ballarat	Three month's subscription to the Daily Argus - two pounds.		14047	Subscriptions	14047
A1333	17	01	1862	Documents	Accounting	W. H. Batten	Account for moiety of allowance for House Rent - ten pounds		14047	Receipt	14047
A1334	21	1	1862	Documents	Receipts	Henry Smith, Wholesale and Retail Draper	Receipt for four pounds 4/- for matting		14047	Fixtures & Fittings	14047
A1335	25	1	1862	Documents	Accounting	Warrnambool Examiner	Receipt for nine shillings in postage stamps		14047	Receipt	14047
A1336	31	1	1862	Documents	Accounting	W.H. Batten	Receipt for sixteen pounds 13/4 for Wages		14047	Staff	14047
A1337	31	1	1862	Documents	Accounting	William Dimsey	Receipt for twelve pounds 10/- for wages for 5 weeks		14047	Staff	14047
A1338	31	1	1862	Documents	Receipts	James Francis, Stonemason and builder, Armstrong Street	Receipt for twelve pounds 10/- for alteration to Reading Room etc		14047	Buildings	14047
A1339	31	1	1862	Documents	Accounting	W.H. Batten	Receipt for sundry purchases including twine, stamps, noticeboard		14047	Receipt	14047
A1340		2	1862	Documents	Receipts	W. H. Batten	Receipt for five shillings for books for library, including 2 copies of Eureka Stockade and Planche's History of British Costume		14047	Books	14047
A1341	1	2	1862	Documents	Receipts	Proprietor of "The Star" and "Miner"	Receipt for four pounds for advertising and subscrition to 'The Star'		14047	Subscriptions	14047
A1342	27	2	1862	Documents	Receipts	W. Detmold , Bookbinder and Paper Rulers, 35 Collins St East, Melbourne	Account , together with letter of receipt for draft for thirteen pounds, 16/6, for binding many (listed) newspapers and journals		14047	Book binding	14047
A1343	26	2	1862	Documents	Receipts	Evans Brothers, Commercial Stationers etc, Lydiard St, Ballarat	Receipt for two pounds for printing 1000 circulars		14047	Printing	14047
A1344	4	2	1862	Documents	Receipts	A. O. Foresters	Receipt for twelve shillings for extra advertising in 'Star' caused by postponements of the meeting of the Comm. (/) of the Ballarat East Fire Brigade Ball		14047	Advertisement	14047
A1345	4	2	1862	Documents	Accounting	Reynolds and English, General Carriers, Ballarat	Receipt for one pound 2/6 for carriage of goods		14047	Receipt	14047
A1346	5	2	1862	Documents	Receipts	Proprietors of "The Tribune"	Receipt for two pounds, 8/- for advertisements for lectures		14047	Advertisement	14047
A1347	10	2	1862	Documents	Accounting	Ballaarat Gas Company	Receipt for nineteen shillings for gas accounts		14047	Receipt	14047
A1348	14	2	1862	Documents	Accounting	James Curtis	Receipt for one pound 10/-for three days work		14047	Staff	14047
A1349	18	2	1862	Documents	Receipts	Ballaarat Gas Company	Receipt for seven pounds for 4 brass light pendants, globes and lamps		14047	Fixtures & Fittings	14047
A1350	20	2	1862	Documents	Receipts	T. E. Richardson, Publishing and Printing, Agent (?) for Portland Guardian, Portland	Receipt for one pound 15/9 for quarterly subscription to Portland Guardiian		14047	Subscriptions	14047
A1351	25	2	1862	Documents	Receipts	John Rowen	Receipt for two pounds for cleaning and jobbing		14047	Staff	14047
A1352	27	2	1862	Documents	Accounting	Thomas Reed	Receipt for ten shillings for chimney sweeping		14047	Receipt	14047
A1353	28	2	1862	Documents	Accounting	W. H. Batten	Receipt for sixteen pounds 13/4 for one month's salary		14047	Receipt	14047
A1354	28	2	1862	Documents	Accounting	W. H. Batten	Receipt for two pounds 6/1 for sundry purchases including stamps and towells		14047	Receipt	14047
A1355	28	2	1862	Documents	Accounting	B. Fryer	Receipt for five pounds for two week's wages		14047	Staff	14047
A1356		3	1862	Documents	Receipts	L. Birtchnell	receipt for one pound 17/6envelopes and subscription to Harpers Magazine		14047	Subscriptions	14047
A1357	1	3	1862	Documents	Receipts	John. H. Hammond, Hammond's Circulating Library, Main Road, Foot of bakery Hill	Receipt for one pound 3/8 for subscription to Bell's Life		14047	Subscriptions	14047
A1358	1	3	1862	Documents	Accounting	Sinclair and Mousell, Ironmongers and Oil Merchants, Armstrong Street, (next Jone's Criterian Warehouse)	Receipt for nineteen shillings and sixpence for cleaning materials		14047	Receipt	14047
A1359	19	3	1862	Documents	Accounting	Ballaarat Gas Company	Receipt for eight pounds, seven shillings for gas account for February		14047	Receipt	14047
A1360	24	3	1862	Documents	Receipts	W. M. K. Vale, Bookseller	Receipt for twenty pounds 18/4 for subscriptions to listed journals and periodicals		14047	Subscriptions	14047
A1361	25	3	1862	Documents	Accounting	The Colonial Insurance Company, 4 Collins Street West, Melbourne	Letter advising that Institute's proposal for a Guarantee Policy for one hundred pounds be accepted on receipt of first year's premium		14047	Letters In	14047
A1362	25	3	1862	Documents	Receipts	The Colonial Insurance Company, 4 Collins Street West, Melbourne	Receipt for two poundfs for first year's preium on Guarantee Insurance Policy		14047	Accounts	14047
A1363	28	2	1862	Documents	Accounting	W. H. Batten	Receipt for ten pounds for balance of allowance in lieu of House Rent		14047	Staff	14047
A1364	31	3	1862	Documents	Accounting	H. Hill and Co. (late A. R. Reed), Ironmongers, Cnr Sturt and Lydiard Streets, Ballarat	receipt for six shillings and fourpence for sundry items - scissors, hammer and ball twine		14047	Receipt	14047
A1365	1	4	1862	Documents	Receipts	Proprietor of "The Star" and "Miner"	Receipt for three pounds, 12/6 for advertising evening schools and lectures		14047	Advertisement	14047
A1366	5	4	1862	Documents	Receipts	James H. Spark (late Spark & Newman), Builder and Contractor, Peel Street, Ballarat	Receipt for nine pounds for two show cabinets as agreed		14047	Fixtures & Fittings	14047
A1367	1	4	1862	Documents	Receipts	A. C. Brunig, Office at M. Bade's (late F. W. Heinecke & co's, Tobaccanist), Main Road	Receipt for ten shillings for 3 month's subscription to Punch		14047	Subscriptions	14047
A1368	7	4	1862	Documents	Accounting	Reynolds and English, General Carriers, Ballarat	Receipt for one pound 19/6 for sundry cartage charges		14047	Receipt	14047
A1369	11	4	1862	Documents	Accounting	W. H. Batten	Receipt for sixteen pounds 13/4 one month's salary		14047	Staff	14047
A1370		3	1862	Documents	Accounting	W. H. Batten	Receipt for nine shillings for items bought at auction ie Map of Explorers' Expedition and 8 blotting pads		14047	Receipt	14047
A1371	11	4	1862	Documents	Accounting	W. H. Batten	Receipt for two pounds for sundries		14047	Receipt	14047
A1372	25	4	1862	Documents	Receipts	Charles Boyd, Machine, Card, Job & Fancy Printers, Sturt Street, near Mechanics Institute	Receipt for six pounds 15/- for printing of posters, receipts, labels etc.		14047	Printing	14047
A1373	12	4	1862	Documents	Receipts	James Pasfield	Receipt for 5/- for bill posting		14047	Advertisement	14047
A1374	02	04	1862	Documents	Receipts	The Tribune, Ballarat	Account for advertising for assistant, lecture, evening school, tender		14047	Accounts	14047
A1375	12	04	1862	Documents	Accounting	Mechanics' Institute	Payment for labour for removing platform on occasion of Banquet. W. H. Batten contracted this with the Municipal Council. Total: three pounds 12/6.		14047	Receipt	14047
A1376	19	04	1862	Documents	Receipts	Robert Stone, Ballarat	Account for repairs to windows in large Hall and fixing a mortice lock - Three guineas.		14047	Buildings	14047
A1377	22	04	1862	Documents	Accounting	Francis Nicholson	Ten and one quarter tons of firewood - three pounds 1/6		14047	Receipt	14047
A1378	25	04	1862	Documents	Accounting	Ballarat Gas Company, Ballarat Gas Works	Gas bill - fourteen pounds ten shillings		14047	Receipt	14047
A1379	25	04	1862	Documents	Receipts	W. H. Batten	Reimbursement for the cost of two books - 11/6		14047	Books	14047
A1380	25	04	1862	Documents	Accounting	B. Fryer	Four weeks salary at two pounds ten shillings per week		14047	Staff	14047
A1381	26	04	1862	Documents	Accounting	W. H. Batten	One month's salary - sixteen pounds 13/4		14047	Staff	14047
A1382	26	04	1862	Documents	Accounting	B. Fryer	Four week's wages at two pounds ten shillings per week.		14047	Staff	14047
A1383	02	05	1862	Documents	Accounting	W. H. Batten	Payment for sundries, including telegrams, labour, stamps,soap,tacks,candles, kerosene, doorkeeper at lecture - two pounds 15/4.		14047	Receipt	14047
A1384		07	1869	Documents	Correspondence	A. Wheatland, Geelong	An account is enclosed for collecting exhibits. He offers his services for the forthcoming Exhibitions if an engagement has not been made.		14047	Accounts	14047
A1385		07	1869	Documents	Letters In	H. Odgers, Chief Secretary's Office, Melbourne	Official printed form returning application for a grant for the purchase of books because the signature of the Treasurer had been omitted.		14047	Grants	14047
A1386	29	07	1860	Documents	Tenders		Mr Boykett appeared before the Committee of the B.M.I. and offered to abide by his original offer of calling for tenders for building, and if his estimate is exceeded by more than ten per cent, he will forego all claims to the tender. Details of the building are included. This was signed by Mr. Boykett.		14047	Buildings	14047
A1387	19	07	1860	Documents	Agreements	Charles Boykett, Ballarat	Formal agreement, in consideration of the sum of fifty pounds, to forego all claims to the design of the new Mechanics' Institute, and to hand over all specifications, plans and drawings. The written receipt for this money is on the reverse of the letter.		14047	Buildings	14047
A1388	23	05	1864	Documents	Notices	Mechanics' Institute	Notice of alteration in, and new arrangement of, the Rules of the Institute. Signed by C. Lister, President, Fred Downes, Vice President, J. M. Thompson, John Finlayson, Joseph Jones, George Eyles, Augustus Wilhard (?), W. H. Batten, W. Kingston, I. A. Drane(?), Enoch Richards, William Axford, Donald MacPhail, W. Cameron, W. Elliott, Daniel O'Connor, John Bailey, Alfred Boulton, Fred Rawsden		14047	Constitution (Rules)	14047
A1389			1863	Documents	Pamphlets (Brochures)	Mechanics' Institute, Ballaarat	Printed circular announcing an Exhibition to celebrate the completion of the Large Hall and requesting the loan of Philosophical Apparatus, Models, Painting, Statuary, etc		14047	Advertisement	14047
A1390	12	07	1864	Documents	Notices	Mechanics'Institute	Notice of alteration to the Rules - relating to the "fill in" vacancies on the Committee. Signed by David Robertson, William Elliott, William Pleydell, Andrew Anderson, Thomas Lang, William Harris, John Menthicell(?), W. C. Mumfy(?), Charles Ninham(?), Henry Rawlings, A. Kehurst, W. H. Heast(?), James Lamb, Joseph King, B. Moorhouse.		14047	Constitution (Rules)	14047
A1391		06	1863	Documents	Pamphlets (Brochures)	Mechanics' Institute	A printed letter announcing an Auction Bazaar to raise 300 pounds to finish the ceiling and finishing touches to the large Hall and requesting assistance.		14047	Advertisement	14047
A1392		02	1863	Documents	Inventories	Meakin	List of tickets sold for Mr Meakin's Concert - Fryer, Britchnell, Lister, Downes, Macfarlane, Boyd, Mrs Batten, Bowman, Shoppee, Anderson, Spark, Evans, Rodier		14047	Soiree	14047
A1393	05	02	1863	Documents	Invoices	Henry Preston, Ballarat	Account for 9 large Posters and 50 2 - sheet posters - one pound four shillings for Meakin Entertainment,		14047	Advertisement	14047
A1394	06	02	1863	Documents	Invoices	Charles Boyd, Sturt Street, near Mechanics' Institute, Ballarat	Delivering 2 lots of programmes - 5/-, Meakin Entertainment. Account paid.		14047	Receipt	14047
A1395	02	02	1863	Documents	Receipts	The "Tribune", Ballarat	Advertising musical entertainment - Meakin		14047	Advertisement	14047
A1396	04	02	1863	Documents	Receipts	"The Star" and "Miner", Sturt Street, Ballarat.	Account for advertising, 50 2-sheet bills and 600 programmes - Meakin Entertainment		14047	Advertisement	14047
A1397	04	02	1863	Documents	Balance sheet	Mechanics' Institute	Balance sheet for the Entertainment by Hy Meakin		14047	Accounts	14047
A1398	29	01	1863	Documents	Reports	Mechanics Institute	Report of the House Committee on Mr Terry's plans for the ceiling, plastering and finishing the Hall. They recommend: 1. That separate principles be given to each tenderer for the supply of iron to strengthen the roof. 2. One central light and one ventilating shaft. 3. Whitehouse's hinges be only used in the S.W. corner. 4. The roof should be strengthened. 5. That a separate price be obtained by the architect if he can get it cheaper.		14047	Buildings	14047
A1399	31	12	1862	Documents	Balance sheet	Mechanics' Institute	Statement showing receipts and expenditure in connection with lectures during the year ending 31/12/1862.		14047	Lectures and classes	14047
A1400	27	08	1862	Documents	Regulations	Mechanics' Institute	Copy of the Rules of the Mechanics' Institute Chess Club		14047	Reports	14047
A1401	22	08	1862	Documents	Records	Museum Committee	The Museum Committee recommends that a circular be printed and addressed to the Managers of Mining Companies for collecting mineralogical specimens.		14047	Committees	14047
A1402	01	08	1862	Documents	Reports	Mechanics' Institute	Report of the Lecture Committee. A programme has been prepared for a course of monthly lectures. 1000 copies have been printed.		14047	Committees	14047
A1403			1862-3	Documents	Pamphlets (Brochures)	Ballarat Mechanics' Institute	Printed programme for lectures for 1862 - 63.		14047	Lectures and classes	14047
A1404	02	07	1862	Documents	Records	John P. Fawkner	List of books donated by Hon. J. P. Fawkner		14047	Library	14047
A1405				Documents	Reports	Evening School Class Committee, Ballaarat Mechanics' Institute	Report of the Class Committee re Evening School. The School should open on Monday, Wednesday and Friday evenings from 7:30 to 9:30. The subjects offered should be English, Arithmetic, Penmanship and Book-keeping. Cost is one pound per quarter and the teacher will keep that fee.		14047	Committees	14047
A1406	26	8	1861	Documents	Agreements	Maxilliam Kuitmayer and Charles Wiseheart trading as Kuitmayer and Wiseheart , proprietors of th Anatomical Museum	Agreement to rent the Institute's large hall during twenty two days in July and the first, second and third days of August at a rent of Fifty pounds sterling, the agreement to cover lighting and gas. The hiree's agreed to vacate the hall for any important event that might eventuate.		14047	Hall booking	14047
A1407	30	10	1863	Documents	Memorandum	Mr. Tucker	Subscription list in aid of Mr. Tucker, the plasterer who carried out the plastering of the Institute Hall. He suffered a serious loss in carrying out his contract, so members of the Institute were asked to make a contribution		14047	Reports	14047
A1408	08	06	1860	Documents	Notices	Ballaarat Mechanics' Institute - Instructions to Architects	Instructions to architects regarding designs for the Instuitute's new building. Instructions detail measurements, accommodation required, costs, foundations of Blue Stone, roof of slate and no hardwood shall be used in any portion of the Building.		14047	Buildings	14047
A1409				Documents	Reports	Subscription List	The Legislative Assembly's contribution of five hundred pounds to the Institute's new building is contingent on the Institute raising the same amount. The subscription list records donations.		14047	Donations	14047
A1410				Documents	Records	Ballaarat Mechanics' Institute House Committee	List of charges recommended by the House Committee for hiring of Institute's apparatus		14047	Committees	14047
A1411				Documents	Regulations	Melbourne Public Library	List of External Regulations relating to Projected Conditions upon which books will be lent by the Trustees to Free Public Libraries		14047	Library	14047
A1412	20	07	1869	Documents	Letters In	Tenants of offices in the BMI building	Tenants of offices complaining that their rent was to commence on 21 inst. - since changed to Monday next. They consider the time frame is too short as the offices are in an unfinished state, not habitable, have damp walls and not sufficient time for erection of fittings. They wish to defer commencement until August 2.		14047	Office Rentals	14047
A1413				Documents	Reports	Ballaarat Mechanics' Institute Subscription List	The Legislative Assembly's contribution of five hundred pounds to the Institute's new building is contingent on the Institute raising the same amount. The subscription list records donations.		14047	Donations	14047
A1414	25	06	1869	Documents	Letters Out	Chas. Ernest Clarke, Ballarat	Printed Conditions for letting offices or shops. Printed Tender, with detailed conditions. Approval of renting office number two for 3 years at a weekly rent of four pounds five shillings.		14047	Office Rentals	14047
A1415	07	07	1869	Documents	Agreements	Charles Melville Crombie, Ballarat	Memorandum of Agreement between Trustees of the Mechanics' Institute - Robert Lewis, Richard Caselli and Andrew Anderson - and Charles Melville Crombie, Sharebroker to rent Office number 5 for one year at one pound ten shillings per week. Witnessed by Thomas Beesley.		14047	Office Rentals	14047
A1416	28	06	1869	Documents	Letters In	Paul Joske, 9 Market Street, Melbourne	Joske is happy for his picture to be used in the Exhibition, providing insurance is guaranteed and that the picture is returned in the same condition. The current insurance - 300 pounds - is far short of its real value.		14047	Exhibitions & Displays	14047
A1417	01	07	1869	Documents	Letters In	Paul Joske, 9 Market Street, Melbourne	Will send picture for the Exhibition on receipt of a written guarantee for 500 pounds insurance. He has been offered 750 pounds for it , without the frame.		14047	Exhibitions & Displays	14047
A1418	01	07	1869	Documents	Letters In	James C. Steel, 34 Leicester Street, Carlton, Melbourne	Will lend four paintings to the Committee for the Exhibition. All were painted by John Downman, 40 years member of the Royal Academy. Requests insurance of 400 pounds.		14047	Exhibitions & Displays	14047
A1419	01	07	1869	Documents	Letters In	Leonard Terry, Gipps St. East, East Melbourne	Permission to have five paintings for the Exhibition, now hanging in the Exhibition Building - painted by G??? and Chevalier ( three oils, one watercolour)		14047	Exhibitions & Displays	14047
A1420	01	07	1869	Documents	Letters In	D. Willder, Stockbroker, 22 Collins St, W., Melbourne	Reply to a letter. Will sell for 35 pounds.		14047	Exhibitions & Displays	14047
A1421	02	07	1869	Documents	Letters In	L.H. Bindon, Tennyson St, St Kilda, Melbourne	Reluctant to lend paintings for Exhibition because last time he did, the paintings were knocked about. However he is keen to support the Institute and so will allow "Spanish Boys" to go, (which has been in Ballarat before). He is also thinking of sending "Stag at Bay", after Landseer, and "Still Life in Gippsland" by W. Baxter. He will go to the Public Library to see about packing them.		14047	Exhibitions & Displays	14047
A1422	02	07	1869	Documents	Letters In	J. Politz, Melbourne	Unable to send the pictures as he is "in treaty with another party to sell them".		14047	Exhibitions & Displays	14047
A1423	02	07	1869	Documents	Letters In	Geo Porter, 72 George St., East Melbourne	Returns the form advising of sending seven pictures from the Melbourne Exhibition. Has already written, "but suppose the letter miscarried."		14047	Exhibitions & Displays	14047
A1424	02	07	1869	Documents	Letters In	Railway Department, Secretary's office, Spencer Street, Melbourne	Enclose a pass for one month.		14047	Subscriptions	14047
A1425	02	07	1869	Documents	Letters In	W. Thorburn & Son, Geelong	After forgetting about the request, they are prepared to offer two paintings by the English artist Richard Ausdell - "Pheasant Shooting" and "Sportsmen Resting". They were highly spoken of at the Geelong Exhibition. There are only two other Ausdell paintings in the Colony and they are at Mr Somers(?) Exhibition in Melbourne.		14047	Exhibitions & Displays	14047
A1426	02	06	1869	Documents	Letters In	Walsh, 31 George St, Fitzroy	List of seven pictures he is prepared to lend for the Fine Arts Exhibition. The first Three are in the Melbourne Exhibition, the other four are with Mr Walsh and can be delivered at any time.		14047	Exhibitions & Displays	14047
A1427	05	07	1869	Documents	Letters In	From Mr Walsh to A. H. Tulk, Public Library, Melbourne	The first three pictures should be delivered to the Ballarat Mechanics' Institute and the remainder to the above address.		14047	Exhibitions & Displays	14047
A1428	02	07	1869	Documents	Letters In	Crouch & Wilson, Architects, 49 Elizabeth Street, Melbourne	Unable to offer any choice drawings, but do have several framed architectural drawings hanging in the office, if they are appropriate. Mr Knight, the Secretary to the last Melbourne Exhibition, convinced the firm to have them framed.		14047	Exhibitions & Displays	14047
A1429	03	07	1869	Documents	Letters In	David Blair, Stanley St., W. Melbourne	As one of his children seemed to be dying when the letter arrived, he apologises for his inattention and wishes to be reminded of what it was about.		14047	Lecture booking	14047
A1430	03	07	1869	Documents	Letters In	H. L. van den Houten, Holland Terrace, High Street, Prahran	The pictures for the Exhibition are to be collected from the above address		14047	Exhibitions & Displays	14047
A1431	05	07	1869	Documents	Letters In	C. H. Mende, Ornamental Metal Works, 108 Russell Street, Melbourne	Prepared to exhibit a large cast metal Coat of Arms of the Duke of Edinburgh and some other things "to make a little show".		14047	Exhibitions & Displays	14047
A1432	03	07	1869	Documents	Letters In	R. W. Nutt, Melbourne	He is unable to provide anything for the Exhibition, as articles which were in the Melbourne Exhibition are really too fragile to send any distance by mail.		14047	Exhibitions & Displays	14047
A1433	06	07	1869	Documents	Letters In	Book Department, Board of Education, Education Office, Melbourne	The Board has approved the loan of art works for the Exhibition. At present they are in the Melbourne Public Library. A list of the works is attached. They are listed in 4 sections.		14047	Exhibitions & Displays	14047
A1434	06	07	1869	Documents	Letters In	W. E Hearn, University of Melbourne	Does not have any works of art suitable for public exhibition		14047	Exhibitions & Displays	14047
A1435	06	07	1869	Documents	Letters In	James Edward Neild, 166 Collins Street East, Melbourne	Regret that his works of art are not of sufficient quality to put on public display.		14047	Exhibitions & Displays	14047
A1436	07	07	1869	Documents	Letters In	Caroline Bawden, 4 Brougham Street, Ballarat	Wishes to exhibit two screens and a chair in the Exhibition. Enquiry about dates.		14047	Exhibitions & Displays	14047
A1437	07	07	1869	Documents	Letters In	Arthur Liddelow, Care of Mr Partridge, East St., Ballarat East	He possesses nine framed photographic views of scenes of the Upper Yarra and its tributaries. Prepared to lend them to the Exhibition.		14047	Exhibitions & Displays	14047
A1438	09	07	1869	Documents	Letters In	J. H. Matthews, Melbourne	Written at 2p.m. "Mr Walsh must have back an oil of Ludlow Castle you took away and also a water (sic) of Landing the Trout or you don't have the rest named on the books" (All this is underlined). He can't get the portrait of W. Powel as J Waugh does not wish to endure any more criticisms of the badness of the picture in case Mrs Powel should hear of it.He will get 9 from Boyd and 3 from van den Houden. Address was wrong		14047	Exhibitions & Displays	14047
A1439	09	07	1869	Documents	Letters In	J. H. Matthews, Melbourne	Written 7p.m. Mr Fox ( 13 Young Street, Fitzroy) called about details of sending the mantlepiece. He knew nothing of 2 bronzes. Found out the address of John Elliot Blake - Bald Hill Vinyard, Sunbury.		14047	Exhibitions & Displays	14047
A1440	09	07	1869	Documents	Letters In	James Napier, The Commercial Bank of Australia Limited, Geelong	List of 5 paintings for exhibition - "Curling on Duddingston Loch, near Edinburgh", "Scene on the Clyde, near Dunbarton", "Allardyce Castle, Kincardinshire", "The Last Supper", "Taking down from the Cross".		14047	Exhibitions & Displays	14047
A1441	09	07	1869	Documents	Letters In	George H. Powis, Fine Art Gallery, 5 Queen St, Melbourne	Glad to hear the pictures arrived safely. Balance of pictures will be ready on Tuesday. Mr Quiney, Olive Branch Hotel, Geelong has 2 of Powis' pictures for collection - sporting subjects		14047	Exhibitions & Displays	14047
A1442	09	07	1869	Documents	Letters In	F. A. Walsh, Bank of New South Wales, Melbourne	Wants an acknowledgement for three pictures and the return of a fourth - a view of Ludlow Castle. This one was not meant for the Ballarat Exhibition. Should be returned to his private address - 31 George Street, Fitzroy.		14047	Exhibitions & Displays	14047
A1443	12	07	1869	Documents	Letters In	W. Burrows, Geelong.	Is arranging for the Allegorical Map ( 150 years old) to be framed by Ashmore & Sons. He instructs that when the list of paintings is prepared his should be called " The Virgin and infant Christ with St John presenting a Bird" and "Night Piece" by " Schalken"		14047	Exhibitions & Displays	14047
A1444	12	07	1869	Documents	Letters In	William Howell, Cochrane Street, Brighton	Requests information, as he exhibited small tables and boxes of inlaid New Zealand wood in the Melbourne Exhibition, and is willing to do so again.		14047	Exhibitions & Displays	14047
A1445	12	07	1869	Documents	Letters In	C. H. Mende, Ornamental Metal Works, 108 Russell Street, Melbourne	Will send the large Coat of Arms this week and the other things as soon as he can.		14047	Exhibitions & Displays	14047
A1446	12	07	1869	Documents	Letters In	A. S. Park, The Colonial Bank of Australasia, Geelong	Has handed 2 paintings to the collector and wishes them to be described as Summer Morning - "The old mill stream", by G. A. Williams, Barnes, Surrey and "Madonna della Seggiola" by Raphael in the Royal Gallery at Florence" - by Borcino. The first is valued at 35 pounds and the second at 10 pounds. Summer Morning needs to be displayed in a strong light.		14047	Exhibitions & Displays	14047
A1447	13	07	1869	Documents	Letters In	S. Calvert, 87 Little Collins St, East, Melbourne	The pictures were to have been collected after Mr Patterson's, but the agent failed to do so.		14047	Exhibitions & Displays	14047
A1448	13	07	1869	Documents	Letters In	Christopher Cutter, Bricklayers Arms, Church Street, Richmond	Pictures will be ready to pick up on Thursday morning.		14047	Exhibitions & Displays	14047
A1449	13	07	1869	Documents	Letters In	E. Hunt, Ballarat	The painting is far too heavy for one man to move. Mr Thompson, the carver of the frame, will visit you. When a place is assigned, the 2 men who originally put it up should come to re-position it.		14047	Exhibitions & Displays	14047
A1450	13	078	1869	Documents	Letters In	Arthur Liddelow, Ballarat	The printed form was not in the letter received, so it is impossible to comply with your request. The photographs will be of litle use.		14047	Exhibitions & Displays	14047
A1451	13	7	1869	Documents	Letters In	F.R. Mitchison, Ballarat	Advising that his pictures will not be available until 15th		14047	Exhibitions & Displays	14047
A1452	13	7	1869	Documents	Letters In	J. Napier, Geelong	Advising that Mr. Wheatland would forward the requested information .		14047	Exhibitions & Displays	14047
A1453	13	7	1869	Documents	Letters In	N. Rasche, 62 Collins Street East, Melbourne	Advising the prices of paintings that he had 'lent' to the Institute. The Institute had his permission to sell any at these prices as his role as an inventor tied up his money. Also enclosing a circular about his engine which had been timed at 600 revolutions a minute		14047	Exhibitions & Displays	14047
A1454	13	7	1869	Documents	Letters In	Leonard Terry, 91 Little Collins St West, Melbourne	Advising the prices at which he would sell his pictures.		14047	Exhibitions & Displays	14047
A1455	13	7	1869	Documents	Letters In	D. Wilder, Stockbroker, 22 Collins Street West, Melbourne	Advising the difficulty of obtaining Mr. Clark's picture (size 9 X 6). Some person would need to be instructed to go to the House and pack it up, as Mr. Clarke does not seem to be disposed to letting it go. He refused an offer of 100 guineas for it.		14047	Exhibitions & Displays	14047
A1456	14	7	1869	Documents	Letters In	G. H. Abrams, Ballarat	Referring to pictures that will not be sent until Monday as they are not quite ready.		14047	Exhibitions & Displays	14047
A1457	14	7	1869	Documents	Letters In	Secretary to the Law Department, Crown Law Offices	Adivsing that the Attorney General has no objection to the lottery of works of art by the Institute		14047	Art Union	14047
A1458	14	7	1869	Documents	Letters In	James Henty, Melbourne	Advising total cost of paintings lent to Institute. Pencilled note stating that pictures must be individually specified.		14047	Exhibitions & Displays	14047
A1459	15	7	1869	Documents	Letters In	Commissioner of Railways	Expressing the thanks of the Institute for the liberal manner in which the Railway department has assisted them in the preparation of the Fine Arts Exhibition. As His Excellency, the Governor intends travel by Special Train to visit the Exhibition, the Institute requests that one or two carriages be added to accommodate their invited guests.		14047	Exhibitions & Displays	14047
A1460	15	7	1869	Documents	Letters In	C. Woodroffe, Melbourne	Confirming his offer to lend two glass(?) steam engines (obviously models!) for the Art Exhibition, and also to include a stamping battery pumping machine, circular (?) fountain and two churches all made of glass		14047	Exhibitions & Displays	14047
A1461	16	7	1869	Documents	Letters In	Engineer in Chief's Office, Railway Department, Melbourne	Advising that despite information to the contrary appearing in newspapers, no Velocipede has been made at the Railway Workshops		14047	Exhibitions & Displays	14047
A1462	16	7	1869	Documents	Letters In	Mrs Lewis, Ballarat	Presumably applying for work at the Institute as she stated that she had worked for Mr Abram for the past four years and was a widow with child to support		14047	Staff	14047
A1463	16	7	1869	Documents	Letters In	Traffic Manager's Office, Victorian Railways, Melbourne	Agreeing with Institute's request that two carriages be added to the Governor's train and stating that the issue of tickets should be limited to 60		14047	Exhibitions & Displays	14047
A1464	17	7	1869	Documents	Letters In	Town Clerk of Geelong	Advising that the Mayor of Geelong had accepted an invitation to be present at the Opening of the Exhibition		14047	Exhibitions & Displays	14047
A1465	19	07	1869	Documents	Letters In	J. M. Wilson, "Ballarat Star" Newspaper Office, Ballarat	The Hon. James Henty lent his pictures on the condition that they be insured with the Liverpool & London & Globe Insurance Company.		14047	Exhibitions & Displays	14047
A1466	16	07	1869	Documents	Letters In	H.C. Manners-Sutton, Private Secretary, Governor of Victoria, Private Secretary's Office, Melbourne	Answering four questions: 1. 3pm is an appropriate time to start the Opening Ceremony. 2. His Excellency requests a private viewing before the opening. 3. There is no objection to extra carriages being attached to his train. 4. The time he leaves Melbourne will be communicated as soon as it has been decided.		14047	Exhibitions & Displays	14047
A1467	12	07	1869	Documents	Letters In	D. A. Hughes, 18 Temple Court, Melbourne	"The Burgomaster" and two bronze busts should be handed to the B.M.I.The picture should hang at face height so the detail can be seen properly. The bronze busts should be named "Voltaire" and "Aretino the Italian Satirist".		14047	Exhibitions & Displays	14047
A1468	17	07	1869	Documents	Letters In	H. K. Rusden, Hon Sec ,Royal Society of Victoria, Victoria Street, Melbourne	Apologies for delay in reply. As long as insurance for the full value of the painting is assured, Gilfillan's picture of "The Landing of Captain Cook" is available. It is valued at three hundred pounds.		14047	Exhibitions & Displays	14047
A1469	19	07	1869	Documents	Letters In	M. H. Odgers, Chief Secretary's Office, Melbourne	A statement needs to be forwarded of all revenue received in 1868, and an account form and application form signed by the Treasurer and counter-signed by the President. Then a division of the grant will be made.		14047	Grants	14047
A1470	19	07	1869	Documents	Letters In	A. E. Moore, Barkly Terrace, Sandhurst	Due to the pressure of business, he is unable to accept the invitation to attend the opening of the Fine Arts Exhibition.		14047	Exhibitions & Displays	14047
A1471	19	07	1869	Documents	Letters In	J. A. Napier,Geelong	Accepts the offer of an "Invited Guests Free Pass" to the Fine Arts Exhibition		14047	Exhibitions & Displays	14047
A1472	19	07	1869	Documents	Letters In	Shrader & Piper, Ballarat	Will supply a band ( violin, piano,clarinet, piccolo, bass) for fifteen pounds ten shillings to play from 7 til 10 each evening and one afternoon. Will supply a cornet player for three pounds if one cannot be found.		14047	Exhibitions & Displays	14047
A1473	19	07	1869	Documents	Letters In	John Simson, Trawalla	Inability to accept the invitation to the opening of the Fine Arts Exhibition		14047	Exhibitions & Displays	14047
A1474	19	07	1869	Documents	Letters In	D. Willder, Stockbroker, 22 Collins Street West, Melbourne	Pleased to accept the free pass. Has prevailed upon Mr Clarke to send his picture, which has been cleaned for the occasion. He would like Mr Clarke to have a free pass too.		14047	Exhibitions & Displays	14047
A1475	20	07	1869	Documents	Letters In	Secretary to the Law Department, Crown Law Offices, Melbourne	The Minister of Justice will be unable to attend the opening, as he needs to be present in Parliament.		14047	Exhibitions & Displays	14047
A1476	20	07	1869	Documents	Letters In	Gustav Troymus(?), Hon Sec, Stawell Literary Institute, Stawell	Request for a catalogue of books to help selecting books for the Stawell Institute.		14047	Books	14047
A1477	20	07	1869	Documents	Letters In	John Elliot Blake. Winilba, Sunbury	Note written on the back of letter received, agreeing to send three pictures to the Exhibition.		14047	Exhibitions & Displays	14047
A1478	20	07	1869	Documents	Letters In	Fred K. Farrar, Telegraph Office, Geelong	The message to Mr Thorne, Clerk of Works, Ballarat, (28 words) was wrongly charged at three shillings instead of five shillings. A request is made to forward the outstanding two shillings.		14047	Accounts	14047
A1479	20	07	1869	Documents	Letters In	W. M. Frehon, Melbourne	Invited visitors should be under 60. About one third will be from Geelong, so room will need to be reserved for about 20.		14047	Exhibitions & Displays	14047
A1480	20	07	1869	Documents	Letters In	William Howell, Brighton, Victoria	Has sent 2 inlaid tables, 1 jewel case, 1 glove box and 1 trinket box for the Exhibition.		14047	Exhibitions & Displays	14047
A1481	20	07	1869	Documents	Letters In	D. Kaye, The Manse, Wycliffe	Considers none of his paintings worthy of public display. However, he wishes the Exhibition grest success.		14047	Exhibitions & Displays	14047
A1482	20	07	1869	Documents	Letters In	D. C. McArthur, Melbourne	Inability to accept the invitation to the opening of the Exhibition		14047	Exhibitions & Displays	14047
A1483	20	07	1869	Documents	Letters In	R. H. Sutton, Main Road, Ballarat	Would like to bring in the case of musical instruments at ten o'clock tonight. "It will be a very showie(sic) affair and I would like it to be put somewhere where it will be seen."		14047	Exhibitions & Displays	14047
A1484	20	07	1869	Documents	Letters In	E. L. Montefiore, The Australasian Insurance Company, Collins Street West, Melbourne	Inability to attend the opening, but will send his son as his representative. Very pleased that a ticket was sent for Mrs Chevalier.		14047	Exhibitions & Displays	14047
A1485	21	06	1869	Documents	Letters In	George H. Powis, Fine art Gallary, 5 Queen Street, Melbourne	Willing to superintend the hanging of the pictures for 0ne guinea a day - and expenses.		14047	Exhibitions & Displays	14047
A1486	21	07	1869	Documents	Letters In	Edward Clark, Town Clerk, Borough Council Chambers, Sandridge	Unable to present the photographic views as they are now in the hands of the Public Library, Melbourne.		14047	Exhibitions & Displays	14047
A1487	21	07	1869	Documents	Letters In	Augustus Tulk, Melbourne Public Library, Melbourne	Inability to attend the opening, as a friend is arriving from New South Wales and only staying a day or two.		14047	Exhibitions & Displays	14047
A1488	21	07	1869	Documents	Letters In	Alfred Wooley, Melbourne	He would not have asked for an extra ticket for his daughter if he had not thought all exhibitors were being given tickets for themselves and a lady.		14047	Exhibitions & Displays	14047
A1489	22	07	1869	Documents	Letters In	Edward Allen, Cooper, Brook Street, Smythesdale	Very disappointed that the articles he made for the Exhibition have not been collected. Still prepared to forward them himself.		14047	Exhibitions & Displays	14047
A1490	22	07	1869	Documents	Letters In	Harold R. Carter, Messrs Pyne Beath & Co., Melbourne	Sending an oil painting by his father (John Carter, Dunedin) with his uncle - Mr Thomas Carter. It is a painting after Morland of a storm in an English setting.		14047	Exhibitions & Displays	14047
A1491	22	7	1869	Documents	Letters In	J.W. Burtt, Melbourne	Regarding pictures that became soiled in transit; includes instructions for cleaning and also for hanging		14047	Exhibitions & Displays	14047
A1492	22	7	1869	Documents	Letters In	O.I.C. Ordinance Branch, Melbourne	Advising that two guns have been forwarded for the Exhibition. Requires verification that the expenses of his Instructor of Artillary ,who will accompany and set up up the guns, will be paid		14047	Exhibitions & Displays	14047
A1493	22	7	1869	Documents	Letters In	James L. Purves, Bar. at Law, 37 Temple Court	Writing on behalf of his father, also James Purves, offering between seventy and one hundred paintings for the exhibition. Requires a guarantee that all damages be made good.		14047	Exhibitions & Displays	14047
A1494	22	7	1869	Documents	Letters In	J. W. Rodgers, Buninyong	Complaining that his valuable painting lent to the Exhibtion was placed in a dangerous position. Secondly stating that parasols and umbrellas should be prohibited.		14047	Exhibitions & Displays	14047
A1495	22	7	1869	Documents	Letters In	G. W. Rusden	Advising that unable to accept invitation to Exhibition due to sitting of Legislative Council.		14047	Exhibitions & Displays	14047
A1496	22	7	1869	Documents	Letters In	Isaac Whitehead, 87 Collins Street East, Melbourne	Advising that he had sent six cases of ceiling ornaments (just a guess really) for the Exhibition		14047	Exhibitions & Displays	14047
A1497	22	7	1869	Documents	Letters In	Letter to Alfred Woolley	Explaining why he didn't receive a Lady's pass for the Exhibition - due to railway's restriction on numbers.		14047	Exhibitions & Displays	14047
A1498	23	7	1869	Documents	Letters In	Sir Redmond Barry, Ballarat	Thanks for kind invitation to Exhibition		14047	Exhibitions & Displays	14047
A1499	23	07	1869	Documents	Letters In	S. Calvert, 87 Little Collins Steet East, Melbourne	Asking whether painting No. 47 in the Catalogue was available, and also asking for copy of catalogue		14047	Exhibitions & Displays	14047
A1500	23	7	1869	Documents	Letters In	H. K. Rusden, Hon. Sec. Royal Society of Victoria, Victoria Street, Melbourne	Acknowledging BMI letter of 19 inst., and enclosing an order from the President of the Royal Society upon the Trustees of the Melbourne Public Library for the picture of Capt. Cook's first landing presented to the Royal Society by the artist Gilfellan, and requesting to know when the exhibition will be over.		14047	Exhibitions & Displays	14047
A1501	23	07	1869	Documents	Letters In	Henry Davies	Complementing the Institute on the Institute's running of the Exhibition and suggesting that art students be allowed to copy the paintings for practice.		14047	Exhibitions & Displays	14047
A1502	23	07	1869	Documents	Letters In	R.H. Bullock, Geelong	Asking where his Fruit Paintings by Stuart are located		14047	Exhibitions & Displays	14047
A1503	23	07	1869	Documents	Letters In	C. J. Fox, Young Street, Fitzroy	Received a telegram to say that the friezes are short. Two more will be ready at midday tomorrow.		14047	Buildings	14047
A1504	23	07	1869	Documents	Letters In	Geo. Gammon, Beechworth	Anxious to know if his picture has been taken to Ballarat and how long it will be needed.		14047	Exhibitions & Displays	14047
A1505	24	07	1869	Documents	Letters In	J. Oakes, Fine Art Exhibition, Melbourne	Enquiry about whether a photograph of the General Post Office has been sent to Ballarat by mistake. It is owned by Mr Egan.		14047	Exhibitions & Displays	14047
A1506	26	07	1869	Documents	Letters In	Eugene de Guerard, Melbourne	Regarding the painting of Wilson's Promontery - the view is taken from the East coming from Sydney, evening after a gale, with the incident of a shipwreck.		14047	Exhibitions & Displays	14047
A1507	26	07	1869	Documents	Letters In	Thomas Lang, Melbourne	Unable to attend the Opening of the Fine Arts Exhibition		14047	Exhibitions & Displays	14047
A1508	26	07	1869	Documents	Letters In	Macarthur & Ainley, 127 Russell Street, Melbourne	The two fire proof safes can be disposed of for 32 pounds for the large one and 18 pounds for the small one - plus freight and commission. Otherwise they should be returned to the Ballarat agents, Forsyth & Adams.		14047	Exhibitions & Displays	14047
A1509	26	07	1869	Documents	Letters In	A. S. Park, The Colonial Bank of Australasia, Geelong	Thanks for the ticket for the Opening of the Fine Arts exhibition, but he was unable to attend due to illness.		14047	Exhibitions & Displays	14047
A1510	27	07	1869	Documents	Letters In	J. Fitzherbert, Librarian, Public Library, Ballarat East	Thanks for the season ticket for the Exhibition.		14047	Exhibitions & Displays	14047
A1511	27	07	1869	Documents	Letters In	Huxley Parker & Co., Monumental Works and Show rooms for Marble Mantelpieces and Registered Crates, Corner of Russell and Little Collins Street East, Melbourne	Have sent 6 slate mantelpieces. Caps have been placed over some of the busses.		14047	Buildings	14047
A1512	27	07	1869	Documents	Letters In	E. J. Rosenblum, President, Public Library, Ballarat East	Thanks for the apology offered because he was omitted from the list of invitations to the Banquet.		14047	Exhibitions & Displays	14047
A1513	27	07	1869	Documents	Letters In	Shrader & Piper, Ballarat	Enclose an account for one week's music from the Band, and a tender for further services - afternoon and evening, 27 pounds 15/- and separately, 18 pounds 10/-.		14047	Exhibitions & Displays	14047
A1514	28	07	1869	Documents	Letters In	Geo Coppin, Melbourne	Asking for the cost of the Hall for a Musical and Conjuring Entertainment.		14047	Hall booking	14047
A1515	28	07	1869	Documents	Letters In	T. J. Ferrers, 9 Lyons St. South, Ballarat	As no cases were available to exhibit the old illuminations, he is having one made for the purpose. He would like to place them at home though, rather than at the Mechanics' Institute		14047	Exhibitions & Displays	14047
A1516	28	07	1869	Documents	Letters In	C. J. Fox, Young Street, Fitzroy	Please send the friezes back immediately and communicate the train they will be on.		14047	Buildings	14047
A1517	28	07	1869	Documents	Letters In	John James M.P., Parliament House, Melbourne	Has spoken to Sir F. Murphy about the picture and the Library Committee will not "entertain the matter." However he intends to ask the favor of precendence for his motion and if granted will enable lhim to "get at the mind of the House." If it succeeds he will seek the assistance of the Honourables McCrae and Jenner to bring it before the Council.		14047	Exhibitions & Displays	14047
A1518	28	07	1869	Documents	Letters In	Thomas Lang, Melbourne	Sending a piece of work entitled "Babies Cap" to be exhibited in the name of Mrs Thomas Lang (formerly of Ballarat now of Melbourne) - value 5 pounds.		14047	Exhibitions & Displays	14047
A1519	23	07	1869	Documents	Invoices	E. L. Montefiore, Australasian Insurance Company, Melbourne	Premium to be paid on 1000 pounds fire insurance - two pounds		14047	Accounts	14047
A1520	28	07	1869	Documents	Letters In	E. Lasse, Geelong	List of exhibits in various media. Illuminated writing - G. Kirkland. Oil painting - W. Bennett. Pencil Drawing (Ulm Cathedral) - G. Kirkland. Chalk Drawing (Nelson receiving the swords on board the San Josef), value fifteen pounds, and Pencil Drawing - E. P. Woollard.		14047	Exhibitions & Displays	14047
A1521	29	07	1869	Documents	Letters In	Elliott Blake, Winilba, Sunbury	Requesting advice that his pictures have arrived safely, and hoping that Ballarat is not too provincial to hang his Spanish painting.		14047	Exhibitions & Displays	14047
A1522	29	07	1869	Documents	Letters In	C. Forster, Ballaarat	Offering to rent vacant office next to Mr. McRae for rate of 22/- per week for 12 monmths plus bonus of five pounds		14047	Office Rentals	14047
A1523	29	07	1969	Documents	Letters In	John James M.P., Parliament House, Melbourne	Advising that his motion regarding pictures had been carried by the Assembly and the Hon McJenner (?) had agreed to bring the matter to the Council. The pictures are to be divided between Ballarat and Sandhurst, but as he introduced the matter, he would claim that of the Queen and Sandhurst could have the others.		14047	Exhibitions & Displays	14047
A1524	31	07	1869	Documents	Letters In	J. Fox, Fitzroy, Young Street, Fitzroy	Requesting the freizes back immediately		14047	Buildings	14047
A1525	31	7	1869	Documents	Letters In	W. Nunnington, 18 Leicester Street, Carlton	Providing information requested on paintings - Old Man and Girl belongs to Mr. R. H. Adams of the Barkly Arms Hotel, Nelson Place, Williamstown; the only information available about Reflection is that the artist is Murray.		14047	Exhibitions & Displays	14047
A1526	31	07	1869	Documents	Letters In	W. H. Wright, Secretary, Railways Department, Spencer Street, Melbourne	Requesting that an exchange be made of Mr. Batten's pass		14047	Staff	14047
A1527	31	07	1869	Documents	Letters In	Philip Rupell, Melbourne	Advising that he had purchased the two small paintings - one a Dutch scene and the other Swiss - at the Museum at The Hague. They were said to be the property of a private gentleman.		14047	Exhibitions & Displays	14047
A1528	01	07	1869	Documents	Letters In	William Burrows, Geelong	Advising that he had some paintings available for the Exhibition		14047	Exhibitions & Displays	14047
A1529	01	07	1869	Documents	Letters In	The Mayor, Borough of Ballarat,Town Hall, to Sir Redmond Barry and ---- Knight Esq.	Requesting that photographs of Ballarat and Ballarat East lent by the Council to the Melbourne Exhibition be given to the bearer of the letter.		14047	Exhibitions & Displays	14047
A1530	03	11	1866	Documents	Tenders	Francis Nicolson	Tender for supply of 30 tons of firewood - 2ft 6 inch length; 10 tons at 2feet length, to be delivered within six weeksfrom time of acceptance with 75 per cent on every ten ton 40 ft per ton. Delivered cost 6/6d per ton.		14047	Mining Exchange	14047
A1531	05	01	1894	Documents	Letters In	C. Russell and Co., 116 Ascot St, Ballarat	Offer to alter grating in front of Mechanics' Institute for five pounds or install a new one for seven pounds		14047	Buildings	14047
A1532	15 4	07	1899	Documents	Letters In	M. Seeley and family, Ballarat	Thanks for condolences on death of father		14047	Mining Exchange	14047
A1533	15	09	1880	Documents	Agreements	Martin Forde & H. Rawlings	Agreement that Martin Forde would produce four operas at the Ballarat Mechanics' Institution consecutive nights commencing 20/9/1880 with a company consisting of Miss Lilian Forde, Miss Lambert and Messrs Forde, Johnson, Hevaroh, Vernon and Pianist, as well as essential items for operas. Institute to provide Hall, gas, printing, advertising etc.. Proceeds to be shared.		14047	Hall booking	14047
A1534	16	07	1872	Documents	Reports	Ballarat Mechanics' Institute, President's Report	Reports on keys to kitchen, conditions for Reading Room, making Lecture Room more cheerful and clean, difficulty in opening door to hall, settlement with W.C.E. Claim		14047	Committees	14047
A1535	24	09	1872	Documents	Reports	Ballarat Mechanics' Institute, President's Report	Includes reference to banking arrangements, leases, French Class		14047	Committees	14047
A1536		05	1869	Documents	Letters Out	W. H. Batten, Secretary, Mechanics' Institute, Ballarat	Advising that the Committee intends to celebrate the opening of the building by an exhibition of Fine Arts, and soliciting the loan of any works of Art or objects of interest. Also advises that the building cost twelve thousand pounds, they have 1100 members and 20,000 volumes were circulated last year. Debt was six thousand dollars		14047	Exhibitions & Displays	14047
A1537				Documents	Letters In	W. Cadwallader, Colonial Bank	Advising that Art union tickets - 41 - duly to hand		14047	Art Union	14047
A1538	20	12	1881	Documents	Accounting	Mechanics	Sale of 12 chairs, 9 forms, and 5 and 8/12 doz. (68?) chairs for sixteen pounds 8/6		14047	Fixtures & Fittings	14047
A1539				Documents	Letters In	H. Shovelton	Applying for leave of absence on account of illness.		14047	Staff	14047
A1540	19	12	1881	Documents	Letters In	H. Shovelton	Applying for an increase in salary after working for 2 and 1/2 years - works in the Billiard Room		14047	Staff	14047
A1541	30	12	1881	Documents	Letters In	E. D. Heather, Secretary, Mechanics Institute, Emerald Hill	Seeking copies of a catalogue of Book Rules and Report of last year		14047	Constitution (Rules)	14047
A1542				Documents	Letters In	H. Shovelton	Seeking increase of salary after 8 months service in Billiard Room		14047	Staff	14047
A1543				Documents	Letters In	The Mechanics Institute and Free Library, Stawell	Enquiring about where and under what terms the Institute receives books from London		14047	Books	14047
A1544	1	2	185*	Documents	Letters In	Arthur Vivian, Manager "Helen Vivian Dramatic Co"	Advising that his company is working its way towards Ballarat, and asking when hall is available		14047	Hall booking	14047
A1545	3	4	1919	Documents	Employment	W.H. Batten	Four Work service agreements, as follows: Fred W. Vale, Billiard Room Attendant, 35/- per week Cole Batten, Secretay/Librarian, thirteen pounds per month plus 10% of Subscriptions John Colburn, Assistant Librarian, thirteen pounds per month Thomas Bennetts, Caretaker, ten pounds 16/8		14047	Agreements	14047
A1546			188*	Documents	Letters In	John Fanning, Agent Clark and Rizman	On behalf of Mr Mc Mahon stating that he is quite willing to forfeit his deposit as he objected to playing in the Mechanics Institute		14047	Hall booking	14047
A1547				Documents	Letters In	B. M. Carey	Enclosing eight pounds for tickets sold and advising that he will be running raffles also. Copy letter.		14047	Art Union	14047
A1548				Documents	Notes	Apparently a draft of part of a letter	Part of letter describing the advantages of Mechanics Instutute Library and Newspapers service		14047	Library	14047
A1549	28	02	1861	Documents	Tenders		Report on Mr Francis' application		14047	Buildings	14047
A1550	10	04	1861	Documents	Tenders	Charles Boyd, Ballarat	Tender for printing catalogues and receipts - six pounds ten shillings		14047	Printing	14047
A1551	10	04	1861	Documents	Tenders	Geo. E. Timms, "Star" Office, Ballarat	Tender for printing catalogues and receipts - seven pounds		14047	Printing	14047
A1552	10	04	1861	Documents	Tenders	Evans Brothers, Lydiard Street, Ballarat	Tender for catalogues and receipts - seven pounds		14047	Printing	14047
A1553	04	05	1861	Documents	Tenders	Gibson & Northeast	Tender to make and fix Bookshelves for sixty-six pounds		14047	Fixtures & Fittings	14047
A1554	02	06	1861	Documents	Agreements	R. & I. Milveston, Ballarat	Agreement to complete work at the mechanics' Institute for sixty-two pounds sixteen shillings.		14047	Buildings	14047
A1555	04	06	1861	Documents	Agreements	Henry Cuttance, Sturt Street	Agreement to complete the different works for sixty-one pounds		14047	Buildings	14047
A1556	04	06	1861	Documents	Tenders	Robert Stone, Ballarat	Proposal to complete the alterations and additions to the Mechanics' Institute for sixty pounds.		14047	Buildings	14047
A1557	04	06	1861	Documents	Tenders	J. & Wm. Dick, Carpenters, Ballarat	Proposal to complete the works for forty-three pounds twelve shillings		14047	Fixtures & Fittings	14047
A1558	03	06	1861	Documents	Tenders	A. R. Watson, Ballarat	proposal to complete the works for eighty pounds		14047	Buildings	14047
A1559	04	06	1861	Documents	Tenders	James Buley, Dawson Street	Proposal to complete the works for fifty-seven pounds		14047	Buildings	14047
A1560			1869	Documents	Memorandum		Draft Memorandum of agreement for tenancy. Suggestions for changes of the wording are in the margin.		14047	Agreements	14047
A1561	26	07	1864	Documents	Reports	Eric Finlason, Secretary, Castlemaine Mechanics' Institute	Printed half-yearly report of the Castlemaine Mechanics' Institute. This is the 17th half-yearly Report		14047	Committees	14047
A1562	19	12	1878	Documents	Letters In	J. J. Jones, Manager Ballarat Banking Company Limited, Ballarat	Reply to the request from the Mechanics' Institute for an overdraft of no more than 600 pounds to fit out a billiard room. The request has been denied.		14047	Accounts	14047
A1563	09	04	1900	Documents	Memorandum		Memorandum of Agreement for tenancy between B. M. I. and Augustus Lauricella to open a shop.		14047	Agreements	14047
A1564	19	04	1902	Documents	Letters In	Augustus Lauricella, Ballarat	Notification that the business has been sold to Marino Lauricella (brother) and that he be accepted as tenant in Augustus' stead.		14047	Shop & Office Rentals	14047
A1565	30	07	1872	Documents	Reports	Clapton, President, Mechanics' Institute	A written report because Mr Clapton is unable to be present at the meeting. The report covers the following items: Government grant, Alterations, Hall, case of specimens, cleaning, School of design, chairs, pictures, list of members, offices, meetings.		14047	Committees	14047
A1566	21	10	1887	Documents	Letters In	John A. Gourlay, The Equitable Life Assurance Society, 26 Queen Street, Melbourne	Query about an account for water rates of two pounds five shillings. Not aware that this was in addition to the rent.		14047	Accounts	14047
A1567	25	10	1887	Documents	Letters In	John A. Gourlay, The Equitable Life Assurance Society, 26 Queen Street, Melbourne	Encloses the two pounds five shillings for the water rates and also requests a copy of the rental agreement.		14047	Accounts	14047
A1568	02	11	1887	Documents	Memorandum	Samuel Mullen, 29 & 31 Collins Street East, Melbourne	Will send two copies of Dicey's book. Needs information about the Magazines for 1888.		14047	Books	14047
A1569	11	10	1887	Documents	Letters In	J. Lake, 1 Chatsworth, Road, Prahran	Detailed explanation why the account for the rent of Hall is incorrect. It is to do with a lecture by Mr Phil Robinson.		14047	Accounts	14047
A1570	13	12	1887	Documents	Letters In	Mechanics' Institute, Heathcote	The letter arrived too late to take action. Please communicate the result of interviews.		14047	Membership	14047
A1571				Documents	Reports	Report to the Committee by President - M. Clapton	Report includes items such as arrangements in hand for settlement to W. Haw, the Cellar and W. Goodhall's office have been let for a confectioner and a restaurant (a separate gas meter is to be installed); report on staff; and rental information		14047	Committees	14047
A1572	11	10	1888	Documents	Regulations	Articles of Association of Ballaarat Mechanics Institute	Office copy of Articles of Association, originally registered under Companies Act 1864 on 11 October 1888, and amended on 8 December 1890, in line with Companies Act 1890		14047	Constitution (Rules)	14047
A1573	13	5	1889	Documents	Regulations	Certified copy of Articles of Association of Ballaarat Mechanics Institute	Articles of Association, registered under Companies Act 1864 on 11 October 1888, certified and signed by W.H. Batten, W.M. Acheson and J.M. Birkett		14047	Constitution (Rules)	14047
A1574	15	8	1888	Documents	Regulations	Articles of Association of Ballaarat Mechanics Institute	Certified copy of Articles of Association submitted to Members on 15 August 1888		14047	Constitution (Rules)	14047
A1575	5	1	1911	Documents	Letters In	Charles J. King, Editor of "The Echo", Camp St	Application for position of Secretary and Librarian at the Institute (on Evening Echo) letterhead). Would bring to position, experience as editor of The Echo, Hon. Sec of University Conservatorium exams and Hon. Sec. of Imperial Boy Scouts		14047	Staff	14047
A1576	21	8	1888	Documents	Letters In	C. B. Finlayson, 50 Lydiard Street, Ballarat	Advising (ordering?) W. H. Batten to write to Attorney General stating that the Institute "had been in existence so many years" and that a meeting of members resolved to register it under the Companies Statute 1864 and that at another meeting the Articles of Association were adopted. "You will also request his license directing the Institute to be registered."		14047	Letters In	14047
A1577	15	8	1888	Documents	Regulations	Articles of Association of Sandhurst Mechanics Institute	Copy of Articles of Association of Sandhurst Mechanics Institute amended to suit Ballaarat Mechanics Institute		14047	Constitution (Rules)	14047
A1578	4	12	1923	Documents	Reports	A.B. Foxcroft, Public Library, Melbourne	Reporting on the condition of the Institute's Library, as requested. The Report covered Catalogue, Charging Methods, Catalogue Facilities, Uniformity of System, Classification, together with three broad recommendations. Advising also that he had undertaken a similar task at Geelong - attached letter from Geelong stating it was successful. Later letter from Public Library stating Mr. Foxcroft was too busy to undertake further work.		14047	Library	14047
A1579	4	12	1876	Documents	Letters In	W.S. Lovell, Siddys, 106 Bourke Street, Melbourne	Advising availablity of a company to perform at Ballarat for six nights commencing 26 December - the show will be better than the last time!!		14047	Hall booking	14047
A1580	14	10	1877	Documents	Letters In	Jas M Gray	Withdrawing his offer to assist with the Grand Art Union as the Committee had departed from the rules as set out - by offering cash prizes instead of pictures		14047	Art Union	14047
A1581	21	2	1876	Documents	Letters In	Martin Sincaster, Royal Princess Theatre, Sandhurst	Advising that he was finishing at Sandhurst on Friday 9 March and seeking engagements for his company for 1, 2 or 3 nights at Ballarat. The company leaves for Hobart on 12 March.		14047	Hall booking	14047
A1582	3	8	1875	Documents	Tenders	Samuel Mullen, Bookseller, 55 and 57 Collins Street, Melbourne	Advising terms for book purchases		14047	Books	14047
A1583	4	5	1871	Documents	Letters Out	from W. H. Batten Secretary (2 copies)	Following a meeting of ladies, it was decided to seek donations and/or subscriptions in cash for a Christmas Tree and Fancy Fair to raise funds for the Institute		14047	Accounts	14047
A1584	19	2	1864	Documents	Letters In	Alex W. Hart, North Ballarat School, Brougham St, Ballarat	Letter enclosing a letter to put before the Class Committee, providing his views on an Evening Class. It would include English Grammar & Analysis, Composition, Penmanship, Arithmetic, Bookkeeping, Geometry and Geography. He also set out suggested Days, Times and Fees, and suggested that a Drawing Class could be the subject of future consideration.		14047	Lectures and classes	14047
A1585	1	6	1871	Documents	Telegram	Three Telegrams from James Purves, Glen Isla,Richmond, and William Potter (2) Emerald Hill	Regarding return of pictures from exhibition		14047	Exhibitions & Displays	14047
A1586	5	1	1879	Documents	Letters In	R.P. Kennedy, Business Manager, Prof. Lepper	Trying to negotiate six lecture entertainments and asking what terms can be negotiated		14047	Lectures and classes	14047
A1587	13	1	1879	Documents	Letters In	C. H. I. Walker	Offering to take charge of the Billiard Room for 30/- per week plus 5% of the cash taken		14047	Staff	14047
A1588				Documents	Letters In	J. Birkett, 69 Errard Street, Ballarat	Advising his inablility to attend meeting tonight, and thus unable to support vote of thanks to Jake Moss. Also suggested life membership		14047	Committees	14047
A1589	17	6	1876	Documents	Licence	John Alexander MacPherson, Chief Secretary of the Colony of Victoria	Agreement to "Authorise and License" Mechanics Institute Ballarat as a place where Opera, Tradegy, Comedy, Stage Play, Farce etc or any other entertainment of the Stage may take place.		14047	Theatre Licence	14047
A1590	2	7	1871	Documents	Letters In	W. Potter, Emerald Hill Mechanics Institute	Further correspondence regarding return of pictures to Ballarat		14047	Exhibitions & Displays	14047
A1591	16	7	1900	Documents	Letters In	The Ballarat Banking Company Limited	Advising that D. A. McLean's cheque for one pound 1/- drawn on the London Bank of Australia Ltd has been refused payment - Answer No account		14047	Accounts	14047
A1592	29	7	1903	Documents	Agreements	Giuseppe Russo	Memorandum of Agreement with Giuseppe Russo, to rent a shop for twenty six shillings weekly with a deposit of fifteen pounds, for a Fruiterer business		14047	Shop & Office Rentals	14047
A1593	2	1	1894	Documents	Letters In	Ballarat Electric Supply Co. Ltd, signed by R.A. Thomson and A Wellesley Rogers	Letter advising that a company is being formed to supply City and Town of Ballarat with electricity for lightingm, cooking and motive power. Accompanying Form of Agreement asks potential customers to agree to take a number of lamps. Also give conditions of supply		14047	Agreements	14047
A1594	31	08	1887	Documents	Letters In	F.G.Barnard, Hon. Sec., Field Naturalist's Club of Victoria, Kew, Melbourne	Offer to present copies of the "Victorian Naturalist" to the library - starting with the first issue. The journal is small at present, but there is an expectation of its increasing in size as interest grows.		14047	Library	14047
A1595	13	09	1887	Documents	Letters In	Thos. H. Davey, 106 Ascot St. South	The matter will be attended to in two or three weeks.		14047	Committees	14047
A1596	22	09	1887	Documents	Letters In	J. Anderson, Bull & Mouth Hotel, Murtoa	Request to hire the Hall - at three pounds ten shillings per night - for Anderson & Lucas(?) Variety.		14047	Hall booking	14047
A1597	09	09	1872	Documents	Letters In	Claxton, President, Mechanics' Institute, Ballarat	Apology - with W. Marshall - for the meeting. Detailed explanation why a new light and gas fittings(twenty-five pounds) should be installed. Mr Batten is briefed to explain to the Committee.		14047	Committees	14047
A1598	17	09	1889	Documents	Letters In	C. W. Miles, Miles & Barry, Estate & Insurance Agents, Victoria Buildings, Swanston Street, Melbourne	Request for the use of barrels, marbles etc for Art Union purposes. The request is on behalf of Messers E. V. Tindall and has permission of the Attorney General.		14047	Art Union	14047
A1599	18	07	1889	Documents	Letters In	W. Jeffery, 77 Doveton St North, Ballarat	Suggestions of people to present lectures: Rev. Henry Bath - Description of Rome, Rev. Willoughby Flower, Rev. T. R. Cavins and Rev. T. R. Harrison. He also suggests Hon. James Campbell and Mr Simon Morrison, Secretary Agricultural Society, who has a lecture prepared on the Dark Continent and South Australia.		14047	Lectures and classes	14047
A1600	04	11	1890	Documents	Letters In	John B. Johns, Ballarat Fire Brigade, Ballarat	Request to borrow 12,000 marbles to draw an Art Union.		14047	Art Union	14047
A1601	23	04	1876	Documents	Letters In	M. Bade, Ballarat	Agreeing to withdraw his resignation as Treasurer, on the understanding that he not attend meetings as frequently as he had done.		14047	Committees	14047
A1602	02	05	1877	Documents	Letters Out	H.M. Corbyn, Esq., of the Georgia Minstrels	notification that the "Scietific and Athletic Seances by Mr James Mace, Mr P.M. Christie and Mr. Borthwick Reid" will not be permitted under any circumstances to take place in the Hall which was let to you for the performance of the Georgia Minstrels only. Should you persist all necessary steps will be taken to prevent the same.		14047	Hall booking	14047
A1603	09	10	1945	Documents	Reports	Ballaarat Mechanics' Institute	Report re proposed purchase of shop properties No.123, 125 and 127 Sturt Street and adjoining library area on its north side and Institute's main building on west side. Resolved that Clegg & Morrow, Architects report on the general construction and stability of the buildings. The possibiliy of an arcade with direct entrance from the library to Sturt Street, making more profitable use of first floor and the estimated cost of the alterations. Also consider Lessees of Theatre (Britannia Pictures) would llike 2 wcs and small lounge.		14047	Buildings	14047
A1604	09	02	1865	Documents	Letters In	From The Trustees, Mechanics' Institute, Ballarat	Authorisation for W. H. Batten to recover all rents due. Signed by William Smith, James Hunt(?), Theo. Young, Henry Caselli		14047	Shop & Office Rentals	14047
A1605	24	06	1896	Documents	Agreements	Francis (Francesco) Bongiorno, Ballarat	Memorandum of Agreement of tenancy of Francis (Francesco) Bongiorno of a shop in the Mechanics' Institute Buildings, Sturt Street, Ballaarat.		14047	Shop & Office Rentals	14047
A1606	17	07	1900	Documents	Letters In	D. A. McLean, Mechanics' Institute	He has "got up from a sick bed to give you the explanation you desire." The money was not able to cover the cheque because illness prevented him from '"seeing to it".		14047	Accounts	14047
A1607	16	07	1900	Documents	Letters Out	D. A. McLean Esq	The explanation for the valueless cheque is not really satisfactory, as you seemed well enough last evening. Your actions are "very questionable". The cheque was for one guinea drawn on the London Bank.		14047	Accounts	14047
A1608	02	10	1888	Documents	Letters In	Harold Annear, Secretary to Melton Prior, Melbourne	Mr Melton Prior is desirous of delivering a lecture and wishes to hire the Hall on October 10th.		14047	Hall booking	14047
A1609	02	10	1888	Documents	Letters In	H. Annear, Secretary to Melton Prior, Melbourne	Forward cheque for half the hire of the Hall for Mr Melton Prior lecture.		14047	Hall booking	14047
A1610	08	10	1888	Documents	Letters In	Thomas Millar, Mount Pleasant	Request for free use of the Hall for one night in Show Week. It is made by 10 men who give services to all kinds of charitable institutions.		14047	Hall booking	14047
A1611	27	06	1888	Documents	Letters In		Delivery of equipment for billiards.		14047	Fixtures & Fittings	14047
A1612	29	05	1911	Documents	Agreements	Chas. M. Clotz	Memorandum of Agreement with Chas. M. Clotz to open a hairdresser and tobacconist in the rooms last occupied by Charles Fisher. Weekly rent 33 shillings 6 pence.		14047	Shop & Office Rentals	14047
A1613	24	03	1906	Documents	Letters In	Gordon and Gotch Pty Ltd, Melbourne	Reply to BMI letter of 22nd inst., the "B. E. & M. Journal" has been discontinued.		14047	Library	14047
A1614	01	08	1877	Documents	Letters In	Secretary, Ballarat District Benevolent Asylum and Lying-In Hospital, Ballarat	Letter of thanks for the invitation for the inmates to attend the "Royal Marionette Entertainment".		14047	Concert performances	14047
A1615	09	01	1863	Documents	Tenders	James H. Spark, Peel Street, Ballarat	Tender to provide and fix bookshelves to Library - 11 pounds 10 shillings. Cedar edges to same and adjoining shelves 3 pounds 15 shillings. Repairs to linings, architraves, etc., 3 pounds.		14047	Fixtures & Fittings	14047
A1616	14	01	1863	Documents	Tenders	Alfred J. Boulton, Ballarat	Tender to provide and fix bookshelves in Library 10 pounds 15 shillings. Cedar nosing etc 3 pounds 15 shillings. Repairs etc., 4 pounds, 17 shillings 6 pence.		14047	Fixtures & Fittings	14047
A1617	16	01	1863	Documents	Tenders	Axford and Walker, Ballarat	Tender to provide and fix bookshelves in Library 10 pounds 10 shillings. With Cedar fittings extra 4 pounds 10 shillings. Repairs etc, 3 pounds 10 shillings.		14047	Fixtures & Fittings	14047
A1618	20	01	1863	Documents	Specifications	Axford and Walker	Specification of Labour & Materials required for preparing and fixing bookshelves in Mechanics' Institute Library referring to quote of 16/1/1863		14047	Fixtures & Fittings	14047
A1619	07		1862	Documents	Specifications	Mechanics Institute	Specifications and calling for tender for at least 10 tables		14047	Fixtures & Fittings	14047
A1620			1862	Documents	Specifications	John Rowen, Mechanics' Institute	Detailed Specifications for 'prep' and writing table		14047	Fixtures & Fittings	14047
A1621			1862	Documents	Specifications	Mechanics Institute	Specifications for 500 copies of catalogue, etc		14047	Library	14047
A1622			1862	Documents	Tenders	Mechanics Institute	List of Tender prices sent to House Committee		14047	Committees	14047
A1623			1862	Documents	Specifications	Mechanics Institute	Specifications for periodicals to be supplied to the Ballaarat Mechanics' Institute during the year 1862.		14047	Library	14047
A1624	25	04	1862	Documents	Specifications	Mechanics' Institute	Specifications and conditions of occupancy of passage walls by advertisers and call for tenders		14047	Wall advertising	14047
A1625	25	04	1862	Documents	Tenders	Sam Birtchnell and William M. K. Vale	Tender for advertising on passage walls		14047	Wall advertising	14047
A1626	30	05	1862	Documents	Tenders	Evans Brothers, Ballarat Stationery Warehouse, next Bath Hotel, Lydiard St, Ballarat	Tender for printing including folios and cards		14047	Printing	14047
A1627	30	05	1862	Documents	Tenders	Charles Boyd, Practical Pictures, Sturt St, Ballarat	Tender for printing of Bills and Cards		14047	Printing	14047
A1628	25	07	1862	Documents	Tenders	H. Bell	Offer to fix counter for the sum of ten pounds12/6		14047	Fixtures & Fittings	14047
A1629	25	07	1862	Documents	Tenders	William Macara	Tender for counter in the Secretary's room a per drawing and specification.		14047	Fixtures & Fittings	14047
A1630	20	06	1881	Documents	Letters In	Henry Lingard, Post Office, Geelong	Query about hiring the Hall to hold a Dance.		14047	Hall booking	14047
A1631	22	05	1876	Documents	Letters In	John W. Reeves, 6 Sturt Street, Ballarat	Classes for the study of Phonography are starting and Reeves enquires if they can be held under the auspices of the M.I. He is assured of about 30 students and intends to charge ten shillings per quarter for 2 lessons per week. Members would get a discount. He holds a Certificate from Pitman as teacher and Member of the Phonetic Society, Bath.		14047	Lectures and classes	14047
A1632	20	05	1878	Documents	Letters In	J. H. Roberts, Haddon	Acknowledges BMI letter of the 17th. He is prepared to present his mnemonic lecture with instrumental music in the intervals, but he will not be part of a Concert programme.		14047	Lectures and classes	14047
A1633	29	04	1879	Documents	Letters In	Alcock & Co., Billiard Table Manufactory, 132 & 138 Russell Street, Melbourne	The lamps were cut to the correct length for the room. Perhaps you have installed the burners facing up rather than facing down. This would account for the five inches discrepancy.		14047	Fixtures & Fittings	14047
A1634	24	10	1862	Documents	Tenders	William M. Brown, Ballarat	In the tender for magazines for 1863, the European Times was omitted. Please add it to the list, the price remaining the same		14047	Subscriptions	14047
A1635	22	10	1862	Documents	Tenders	William M. Brown	Tender for Magazines for 1863 for thirty-six pounds.		14047	Subscriptions	14047
A1636	23	10	1862	Documents	Plans & Drawings	I. A. Doane, Architect, Ballarat	Detailed design and estimate for ceiling of the Hall - 390 pounds.		14047	Buildings	14047
A1637	23	10	1862	Documents	Tenders	William M. K. Vale, Sturt Street, Ballarat	Tender for magazines for 1863 - thirty pounds nineteen shillings		14047	Subscriptions	14047
A1638	24	10	1862	Documents	Plans & Drawings	William Benson, Architect & Surveyor, Ballaarat	Detailed design for the ceiling of the Hall		14047	Buildings	14047
A1639	25	07	1862	Documents	Tenders	James H. Spark, Peel Street	Tender to supply and fix a counter and screen to Mr Batten's office for eleven pounds		14047	Fixtures & Fittings	14047
A1640	26	07	1862	Documents	Tenders	Henry Bell	Detailed description of counter and screen for Mr Batten's office - ten pounds		14047	Fixtures & Fittings	14047
A1641	30	07	1862	Documents	Tenders	A. Smith, Bookbinder,	Tender for binding magazines		14047	Book binding	14047
A1642	31	07	1862	Documents	Tenders	E. Esquilant, Sturt Street, Ballarat	Tender for binding newspapers and magazines.		14047	Book binding	14047
A1643	01	11	1862	Documents	Letters In	John Neill, Ballarat	Tender for 40 tons of fire wood at five shillings per ton		14047	Quote	14047
A1644	03	11	1862	Documents	Letters In	Eliza Charlton	Tender for providing and stacking firewood for six shillings per ton.		14047	Quote	14047
A1645	05	11	1862	Documents	Letters In	Bannatyne Craig, Ligar Street, Ballarat	Tender for 40 tons of firewood at 5/10 per ton		14047	Quote	14047
A1646	05	11	1862	Documents	Letters In	H. Holyoake, Ballarat	Tender for firewood - cut and stacked for five shillings five pence per ton.		14047	Quote	14047
A1647	06	11	1862	Documents	Letters In	James Cahir, Specimen Hill, Ballarat	Tender for firewood - delivered at 7/6 per ton.		14047	Quote	14047
A1648	07	11	1862	Documents	Letters In	John Neill, Carter, Ballarat	Tender for firewood at 6/6 per ton		14047	Quote	14047
A1649	05	11	1862	Documents	Letters In	George A. Smith, Warrenheip Post Office, Near Ballarat	Tender for firewood at 5/9 per ton		14047	Quote	14047
A1650	05	11	1862	Documents	Letters In	George A. Smith, Post Office, Warrenheip, Near Ballarat	Tender for firewood at 5/6 per ton		14047	Quote	14047
A1651	04	11	1862	Documents	Specifications	Mechanics' Institute, Ballarat	Specification for reading desks and a shelf in the Secretary's office.		14047	Fixtures & Fittings	14047
A1652	11	10	1862	Documents	Specifications	Mechanics' Institute, Ballarat	Plans for ceiling and plastering to be sent to Architects		14047	Buildings	14047
A1653	24	11	1862	Documents	Specifications	James W. Spark, Ballarat	Detailed plans and specifications for five reading desks		14047	Fixtures & Fittings	14047
A1654	13	11	1862	Documents	Tenders	James H. Spark, Peel Street, Ballarat	Tender for fixing five reading desks - nine pound fifteen shillings		14047	Fixtures & Fittings	14047
A1655	20	11	1862	Documents	Tenders	Robert Stone, Ballarat	Tender for fixing reading desks - ten pounds		14047	Fixtures & Fittings	14047
A1656	21	11	1862	Documents	Tenders	Alfred J. Boulton, Dana Street, Ballarat	Tender for fixing reading desks as specified - twelve pounds		14047	Fixtures & Fittings	14047
A1657	18	2	1863	Documents	Tenders	A. Dempster, 89 Russell St, Melbourne	Tender for supplying and fitting two five feet reflectors containing 30 lights each for sixty pounds		14047	Fixtures & Fittings	14047
A1658				Documents	Tenders	List of tenders for ceiling	Contains list of tenders and prices divided according to whether for plastering, carpentering and joining or whole tender.		14047	Buildings	14047
A1659	2	4	1863	Documents	Specifications	Thos. Burns	Specification of labour and materials required for the repair of the messengers' quarters.		14047	Buildings	14047
A1660	7	4	1863	Documents	Tenders	James H. Spark	Tender for repairs to messengers' quarters for tewlve pounds, fifteen shillings		14047	Buildings	14047
A1661	8	4	1863	Documents	Tenders	James Bailey, Dawson Street, Ballarat	Tender for repairs		14047	Buildings	14047
A1662	8	4	1863	Documents	Tenders	Alexander Cormack and John Cresco, Melbourne Road	Tender for printing costing ten pounds, five shillings		14047	Printing	14047
A1663	20	5	1863	Documents	Tenders	Charles Boyd	Tender for printing of posters, cards and receipt books		14047	Printing	14047
A1664	20	5	1863	Documents	Tenders	W. Wilson, "Star" Office, Ballarat	Tender for printing of bills, cards and recipt books		14047	Printing	14047
A1665	20	5	1863	Documents	Tenders	M. Brown and Arthur Butler	Tender for printing of bills, cards and recipt books		14047	Printing	14047
A1666	20	5	1863	Documents	Tenders	James Curtis, 11 Mair Street, Ballarat	Tender for printing of bills, cards and recipt books		14047	Printing	14047
A1667				Documents	Regulations	Ballaarat Mechanics' Institute Debating Society	Rules of the Debating Society - 2 copies		14047	Library	14047
A1668	9	7	1884	Documents	Letters In	R. Ross	Returning key to his later office and requesting account for rent		14047	Office Rentals	14047
A1669	28	1	1884	Documents	Letters In	Holloway Dramatic Company, Acadaemy of Music, (N.J. Holloway)	Advising that he will produce "Much Ado About Nothing" for the members of the Mechanics Institute January 24th		14047	Concert performances	14047
A1670	28	1	1884	Documents	Letters In	George Goble, Secretary, Haddon Mechanics Institute, Post Office, Haddon	Advising that a new Mechanics Institute had just been formed at Haddon and requesting terms for the supply of newspapers		14047	Accounts	14047
A1671	18	1	1884	Documents	Letters In	J. Summers , Wellington St, Windsor	Enquiring about rent for hire of hall for one night for a lecture. Miss Veitch will appear for one night only		14047	Hall booking	14047
A1672	5	1	1884	Documents	Letters In	Chief Secretary's Office, Melbourne	Enclosing forms of application for portion of a grant of three thousand pounds for the purchase of Books for Public Libraries		14047	Grants	14047
A1673	1	12	1885	Documents	Letters In	P. Howard Eccles J.P., Maffra Mechanics Institute and Free Library	Requesting that Ballaarat Mechanics Institute sell two books of raffle tickets in an Art Union to help them buy a building site.		14047	Art Union	14047
A1674	6	3	1885	Documents	Letters In	John Fanning, Her Majesty's (late Garton's Hotel), Melbourne	Enclosing deposit of ten pounds as deposit for three months commencing March		14047	Accounts	14047
A1675	11	11	1885	Documents	Letters In	F. W. Atkinson, (late Amey & Son) Manufacturer of Patent Metallic Engine Packing, 5 Burnbank Street, Ballarat	Requesting that Victor Machefer's name replace his on Bills for rent as Atkinson is leaving Ballarat and has no further connection with the firm		14047	Accounts	14047
A1676	4	2	1884	Documents	Letters In	J. Hawkins, 161 Drummond Street, Carlton	Requesting reference for his time of employment as caretaker and helping in library as required		14047	Staff	14047
A1677	2	2	1884	Documents	Letters In	R. Ross	Advising that he would give up occupancy of his office on 11th instant		14047	Office Rentals	14047
A1678	9	2	1884	Documents	Letters In	Eight Hours Anniversary Committee, Camp Street, Ballarat	Requesting loan of globes and marbles to conduct an Art Union		14047	Art Union	14047
A1679	08	02	1884	Documents	Letters In	Fred M. ?, Collector, Clunes Guardian and Gazette	Explaining an error in accounting. The money was credited to "Ballarat City" by mistake.		14047	Accounts	14047
A1680	28	01	1884	Documents	Accounting	From the Mechanics' Institute to R. Ross Esq	Account and account rendered for rent.		14047	Shop & Office Rentals	14047
A1681	11	02	1884	Documents	Letters In	P. Cazaly, Secretary, Ballarat District Benevolent Asylum and Lying-in Hospital, Ballarat	Request for booking the Hall to celebrate the 25th anniversary of laying the foundation stone of the Asylum. A "Tea Meeting on a large scale" will be held		14047	Hall booking	14047
A1682	30	06	1895	Documents	Letters In	R. S. Smythe, Glen's Music Warehouse, Collins Street, Melbourne	Request to hire Hall on July 20, 21 and 22.		14047	Hall booking	14047
A1683	24	12	1880	Documents	Pamphlets (Brochures)	Edward Counsel, The Counsel Paddock, Somerville, via Frankston	Submission of an example of his work. He is a composer who has written 20,000 original airs and conducts a Composition Seance in front of an audience. He encloses a list of his works and some music.		14047	Concert performances	14047
A1684	24	03	1884	Documents	Letters In	Robert Lessers, Chairman, Ballarat Eistedfod Committee, Ballarat	Because the last gathering of the Ballarat Eistedfod lost over fifty pounds, the Committee is asking for a concession in the rent for rooms.		14047	Accounts	14047
A1685	11	02	1884	Documents	Letters In	J. T. Morrell, Mechanics' Institute, Williamstown	Request for conditions and regulations used when preparing for Entertainments.		14047	Concert performances	14047
A1686	23	02	1884	Documents	Letters In	J. M. Jones, C. Purves, H. Corbett, Ballarat	A request for a reduction in rent. These men are mining sharebrokers, and because their business is in a depressed state with little prospect of improving, they feel the rent is unreasonably high. Also, the rents paid in the Mining Exchange and Unicorn Passage are much lower.		14047	Accounts	14047
A1687	14	01	1884	Documents	Letters In	J. H. Boulton, 3 Durham Street, Ballarat	Application to rent the space occupied by Messrs Bryant and McWhae at 30/- per week. The intention is to open a Tailor's shop		14047	Shop & Office Rentals	14047
A1688			1884	Documents	Pamphlets (Brochures)	Miss Vinter	Pamphlet advertising the work of Miss Vinter, Professor of oil and water-colour painting. There are many testimonials from artists.		14047	Lectures and classes	14047
A1689				Documents	Letters In	A. J. Perkins, Ballarat	Because the pianoforte concert held by Herr H. Kohler was a failure, a request is made to reduce the cost. Mr Harrison, The press and Perkins himself have agreed to do so, as Herr Kohler is "altogether unable to bear the loss he has sustained."		14047	Accounts	14047
A1690				Documents	Letters In	R. G. Bachelder, Theatre Royal, Castlemaine	Request to open on Saturday, July 1st instead of Monday, July 3rd.		14047	Hall booking	14047
A1691				Documents	Telegram	T. Hudson, National Hotel, Eastern Market	Availability of Hall for Saturday, 29th.		14047	Hall booking	14047
A1692			1882	Documents	Telegram	T. Hudson, Sydney	Booking for Hall May 1st to 4th inclusive.		14047	Hall booking	14047
A1693				Documents	Memorandum	Memo	Rough copy of decision - thirty pounds prizes be given annually for the best English Essays.		14047	Accounts	14047
A1694	23	04	1883	Documents	Letters In	H. H. Hayter, Government Statist, Office of the Government Statist, Melbourne	Acknowledgement of the Annual Statistical return of the B. M. I. for 1882.		14047	Receipt	14047
A1695	30	03	1880	Documents	Letters In	Geo Grisham	Publicly asked the Treasurer the question and the Papers show the answer he gave. Attempts will be made to revoke the decision, as it was obtained under a delusion.		14047	Letters In	14047
A1696	18	11	1880	Documents	Letters In	Hannah Fowler, Short Street, Tabernacle Square, London	Informs of the death of her husband, Mr G. F. Fowler.She intends to carry on the business with the help of a Gentleman "in whom I have full confidence."		14047	Books	14047
A1697	09	05	1871	Documents	Letters In	Potter, Mechanics' Institute	Requests addresses. As he has a free pass on the railways, he will visit Ballarat to pick up exhibits.		14047	Exhibitions & Displays	14047
A1698	20	08	1875	Documents	Reports	The House Committee, Mechanics' Institute	Four recommendations : Asphalting of the yard, new lock on old office door, painting of cast-iron work, drain pipes need looking to. All adopted, except the asphalting - which will be done in summer.		14047	Committees	14047
A1699				Documents	Tenders	M. Belladonna, E.M. Parker (?)	Offer to print labels for Library books at one penny halfpenny each.		14047	Printing	14047
A1700	10	08	1876	Documents	Letters In	William H. Cam??, J. P.	Summons to Walter Gates, J. M. Bickett, Henry Rawlings, J. Williams, H. Batten to appear at the City Police Court for contravening the Act of Parliament numbered 532, concerning the Distribution of Gifts.		14047	Mining Exchange	14047
A1701	22	08	1876	Documents	Letters In	Ministers of Religion - W. Henderson, James Dick, Joseph Walker, Thomas Copeland, Edwin I. Watkin, R. Johnson Mercer, John Orchard	Complaining about the character of the entertainment being given in connection with the Fine Arts Exhibition at the Institute which appeals to the lower tastes of the community and uses indecent pictures in its advertising		14047	Exhibitions & Displays	14047
A1702	24	01	1877	Documents	Letters Out	T.H. Thompson, President and W.H. Batten, Secretary, Mechanics' Institute to F.M. Claxton	Copy of letter accepting with sincere regret Mr. Claxton's resignation from the Institute and acknowledging his other roles as Mayor of the City and Chairman of the Water Commission and expressing the appreciation of the Committee for his vaulable services to the Institute over many years.		14047	Staff	14047
A1703	06	07	1877	Documents	Letters In	M.J. Clendinning, Hon. Sec of Committee of the Female Refuge	Sending a vote of thanks for the use of a room for a committee meeting of the above charity		14047	Meetings	14047
A1704	17	12	1878	Documents	Memorandum	Report of an interview held with Mayor and City Clerk (Mr. Perry) with President of Mechanics Institute, Mr. A.T. Morrison and the Secretary	Regarding the rating of the offices in front of the Institute. Mr. Perry said the matter could have been settled satisfactorily except for unwarranted conduct of Mr. Batten and Mr. C. M. Watson.		14047	Shop & Office Rentals	14047
A1705	17	12	1956	Documents	Envelopes	Cuthbert, Morrow, Must and Shaw envelope - no contents	Empty Envelope formerly contained Tenancy Agreement dated 17th December 1956 from The Ballaarat Mechanics' Institute (Inc) with George Edgar		14047	Shop & Office Rentals	14047
A1706	12	10	1934	Documents	Letters In	The Ballarat Trustees, Executors and Agency Company, 10 Lydiard Street North and Clegg and Morrow, Architects, Colonial Mutual Chambers, Lydiard Street	Offer to sell property in Sturt Street belonging to deceased estate of William Bones for sum of 5,250 pounds. Report from Clegg & Morrow re the condition of shops and Hall adjoining Mechanics' Institute on the west side and building repairs required to the Hall for its proposed use as a library. Calculations of interest on purchase price and rental charges.		14047	Buildings	14047
A1707	20	02	1886	Documents	Letters In	W. Wynes, Daily Telegraph Newspaper Compnay Ltd, Sydney	Advising on requirements to "make the office equal to the most modern requirements " which would cost seven hundred and fifty pounds. Also writes about a purchase of a building (location not mentioned, but could be Sydney) apparently to contain this office.		14047	Buildings	14047
A1708		10	1952	Documents	Pamphlets (Brochures)	National Library, Canberra	Catalogue of books supplied to the Libary under Copyright		14047	Books	14047
A1709	26	12	1863	Documents	Letters In	G.F. Fowler	Enclosing invoice for order of books, more of which have been sourced secondhand - unable to obtain a copy of Scott's novels		14047	Books	14047
A1710	29	4	1864	Documents	Letters In	Robt. Wardle, Hon Sec. Ballarat Harmonica Society	Enquiring about terms to rent a lecture room for rehearsals on Thursday evenings.		14047	Hall booking	14047
A1711	8	9	1864	Documents	Letters In	J. V. Peccles, The Colonial Bank of Australia, Melbourne	Tendering his resignation as Auditor		14047	Accounts	14047
A1712	21	4	1864	Documents	Letters In	G. Coppin, Merlbourne	Enquiring about hiring chairs from same party as last time, also sending advertisements		14047	Advertisement	14047
A1713	13	4	1864	Documents	Letters In	G. Coppin, Melbourne	Enquiring about hiring hall for 13 and 14 May for a performance		14047	Hall booking	14047
A1714	17	4	1864	Documents	Letters In	J.V. Miller, P.O. Preston Hill, Carngham	Asking for a copy of rules as they are thinking of setting up an institute		14047	Constitution (Rules)	14047
A1715	12	4	1864	Documents	Letters In	H.D. Wilton, Agent for Christy's Minstrels, Charles Wood & Sons , 7 Bourke Street, Melbourne	Enquiring about hiring the large hall at the Institute fotr a performance on23rd of this month		14047	Hall booking	14047
A1716	6	4	18?	Documents	Letters In	W.E. Love, General Post Office, Melbourne	Strong letter of complaint over dealings with Mr. Batten regarding hire of hall for L.L. Smith, and requirements for security, visit from policeman and inability (of Mr. Love) to follow his business due to actions of Mr. Batten apparently		14047	Hall booking	14047
A1717	7	4	1864	Documents	Letters In	G. Coppin, Melbourne	Suggestions to overcome echo, eg, tie branches of trees on scaffold poles and place around room . Also hang flags from cornices. Suggested this would be effective to help with echo and be decorative at the same time.		14047	Buildings	14047
A1718	7	4	1864	Documents	Telegram	B. Barlow, Clunes - three telegrams	Regardings hall bookings commencing Tuesday 12th		14047	Hall booking	14047
A1719	6	4	1864	Documents	Letters In	W.S. Rowe, Maguere & Co, 26 King Street, Melbourne	Advising despatch of two Harpers Magazines		14047	Library	14047
A1720	5	4	1864	Documents	Letters In	A.S. Park, St Pauls Church	Request to use the large hall for worship following the disastrous conditions set out in The Star of the 4th. St. pauls has a large debt and cannot use the Church		14047	Hall booking	14047
A1721	19	12	1881	Documents	Records	School of Art and Design class program	List of classes, cost, teacher and times		14047	Lectures and classes	14047
A1722	02	01	1864	Documents	Letters In	A. Smith, 4 Union Place, Bourke Street East, Melbourne	The case of books will be at the railway station on January 4th.		14047	Books	14047
A1723	02	01	1864	Documents	Letters In	John M. Butler, Raglan Street, Ballarat	Wishes the following evening classes to be arranged: Monday, Book-keeping; Tuesday, Arithmetic; Thursday, General Instruction; Friday, Writing. He also wishes to start a Mapping and Plan Drawing class on Tuesday and Friday afternoons from 4 to 6 pm.		14047	Lectures and classes	14047
A1724	05	01	1863	Documents	Letters In	Edward Moore. Secretary, Ballarat District Hospital, Ballarat	Committee of Management wishes to hire the large Hall for the "Grand Distribution of Prizes".		14047	Hall booking	14047
A1725	07	01	1864	Documents	Letters In	Professor Bushell, Melbourne	Enquiry about the availability of the Hall for the week starting January 20th.		14047	Hall booking	14047
A1726	06	01	1864	Documents	Letters In	Edgar Ray, St George's Hall, Melbourne	Request to hire Hall for one week, with the option of continuing for 2 or 3 weeks. Additional request to set up a "Diorama" a day or 2 earlier.		14047	Hall booking	14047
A1727	08	01	1864	Documents	Letters In	Edward Moore, Secretary Ballarat District Hospital	Hall booking for afternoon 22nd January		14047	Hall booking	14047
A1728	09	01	1864	Documents	Letters In	Edgar Ray, St. George's Hall, Melbourne	certain to require Hall for two weeks because he is working inconjunction with Mr. Henry Whaiton, the celebrated baritone. Wishes to know dimensions of room and will advertise in 'Star'		14047	Hall booking	14047
A1729	09	01	1864	Documents	Letters In	John W. Butler, 16 Stanley Street, North Melbourne	Inability to return to Ballarat, so needs to delay the opening of the school by one week.		14047	Lectures and classes	14047
A1730	12	01	1864	Documents	Letters In	John W. Butler, 16 Stanley Street, North Melbourne	Continues to remain in Melbourne. Expresses disappointment at the lack of success and attendance of evening school in 1863. He feels it is because classes are not specific enough and therefore students' interest is not maintained. He gives examples of successful students in their work-related areas - eg James Reid and Chas Akins. Suggests half-yearly public examinations.		14047	Lectures and classes	14047
A1731	12	1	1864	Documents	Letters In	Prof. L. Bushell - two letters - one letterheaded General Printing Offuice, 23 Little Bourke St, East Melbourne, the other Bignell's Hotel Melbourne	Letter 1 asked W.H. Batten to keep 20th instant free as he will "be with you " then,and requesting that an enclosure be handed to the"Star" office. Letter 2 advises that 50 three sheet posters will arrive on Thursday, and that the "Star" has been instructed to send 700 handbills by Thursday morning ,also requesting that the handbills be placed in good hands.		14047	Hall booking	14047
A1732	13	12	1864	Documents	Letters In	O. S. Cressy, Geelong	Advising that he proposed to give a series of Panoramic Exhibitions, commencing about the 26th, and requesting terms for the use of the Mechanics.		14047	Exhibitions & Displays	14047
A1733				Documents	Letters In	undated letter from James Reid, Senior Pupil of Main Road, Ballarat	Advising that he was happy with the tuition of Mr. Butler and stating that he had made rapid progress in the subject. He agrees with Mr. Butler's suggestion that there should be only one subject on one night		14047	Lectures and classes	14047
A1734	16	1	1864	Documents	Letters In	London Chartered Bank of Australia, Ballaarat	Advising that the Committee's Pro-Note (P/N) to the Bank for thirteen hundred pounds expires today and asks them to make arrangements about it.		14047	Accounts	14047
A1735	18	1	1864	Documents	Letters In	O.S. Cressy, Geelong	Replying to letter and enquiring about availablity of hall commencing on February 8 for twelve nights.		14047	Hall booking	14047
A1736	18	1	1864	Documents	Letters In	M. Knetmayer, Anatomical Museum, Geelong	Agreeing that three pounds was sufficient rent for the large hall and stating that he would make arrangements about the small room when he arrives in Ballarat		14047	Hall booking	14047
A1737	18	01	1864	Documents	Letters In	P. I. Birch, on behalf of George Fowler, Export Agent, 5 Philadelphia Place, Hackney Road, London NE	Advising of George Fowler's serious illness and stating that the ordered books and papers have now been sent by steamer. Invoice to follow next post.		14047	Books	14047
A1738	18	1	1864	Documents	Letters In	John W. Butler, 16 Stanley Street, North Melbourne	Advising that he was detained in Melbourne on important business and asking that classes not start until 25 January		14047	Lectures and classes	14047
A1739	20	1	1864	Documents	Letters In	O. S. Cressy, Geelong	Enclosing Post Office Note for five pounds deposit for hire of hall		14047	Accounts	14047
A1740	22	1	1864	Documents	Letters In	Benevolent Asylum	Presuming that they can have a lecture room free for a meeting that evening		14047	Room booking	14047
A1741	25	1	1864	Documents	Letters In	R. Presham (Mr. Smith)	Requesting that his deposit of five shillings be given to the bearer, his receipt having been burnt.		14047	Accounts	14047
A1742	26	1	1864	Documents	Letters In	S. Coupland, 97B Little Collins St East, Melbourne	Complaining about his membership account and stating that he had advised the Institute that he would be leaving Ballarat. He had stated that he would not be borrowing any more books but his five shillings in the book account could cover his use of the library in the two months before he left		14047	Membership	14047
A1743	26	1	1864	Documents	Letters In	John W. Butler, 16 Stanley Street, North Melbourne	Regarding his preferred payment options for teaching at the Evening School		14047	Accounts	14047
A1744	26	1	1864	Documents	Letters In	Castlemaine Mechanics Institute (on AMP Society letterhead)	In reply to enquiry, advising that Castlemine Mechanics Institute is not assessed		14047	Accounts	14047
A1745	22	01	1864	Documents	Letters In	Edgar Ray, Melbourne	Disappointed that the original arrangements for hire of the Hall were not able to be met. He insists that the diorama needs at least 2 clear days to erect.		14047	Hall booking	14047
A1746	27	02	1864	Documents	Letters In	Professor L. Bushell, Lester's Hotel, Opposite the Chamber of Commerce, Ballarat	Request for Hall on February 4th, 5th and 6th. He asks nothing be said to anyone about hiring the Hall for 3 nights.		14047	Hall booking	14047
A1747	05	02	1864	Documents	Letters In	W. H. Archer, Registrar General, Registrar's General Office, Melbourne	Formal request for the Return of the Public Libraries etc.		14047	Statistics	14047
A1748	06	02	1864	Documents	Letters In	Rowe, Maguire & Co., 26 King Street, Melbourne	Received package of books from Boston via the "Aberdeen". Although the ship had been in port more than a fortnight, it had only been delivered this morning.		14047	Books	14047
A1749	06	02	1864	Documents	Letters In	Thomas Barker, Beaufort nr Ballarat	Offering to lecture on "Man: Intellectually, Naturally, Characteristicallyand Philosophically considered. His duties as a Social and Intelligent being. His Amusements & Employment of leisure. His past and future history." He has only been in the Colony 4 months, sailing from Liverpool on "Champion of the Seas", with Chas. Kean and party. There will be 3 intervals for music, which he requires the B.M.I. to organise.		14047	Lecture booking	14047
A1750	11	02	1864	Documents	Letters In	John H Bowman, School House, Ascot	Offer to deliver lecture on one of the physical sciences. Has already delivered lectures for the Institutes at Clunes and Creswick.		14047	Lecture booking	14047
A1751	17	02	1864	Documents	Letters In	W.H. Archer, Registrar General, Registrar General's Office, Melbourne.	Receipt of the annual statistical return of the B.M.I. for 1863.		14047	Statistics	14047
A1752	20	02	1864	Documents	Letters In	J.S. Mills, Solicitor, Chambers, 41 Swanston Street, Melbourne.	Offer by Mr Love to pay the outstanding 5 pounds at 10 shillings per fortnight.		14047	Letters In	14047
A1753	22	02	1864	Documents	Letters In	Alex W Hart, Brougham Street.	"I forward you for your perusal a rough draft of what we were speaking of on Saturday".		14047	Advertisement	14047
A1754	04	02	1864	Documents	Letters In	Rev. J. Potter, c/o Colin Campbell Esq., Buangor.	Request for hire of hall for a missionary meeting. Bishop Patteson from the South Seas will speak of his work.		14047	Hall booking	14047
A1755	25	02	1864	Documents	Letters In	B.M. Wheatland, Geelong.	Rated 20 pounds annually since commencement of the Institute.		14047	Accounts	14047
A1756	18	02	1864	Documents	Letters In	J. Phillips and Co., Main Road, Ballarat.	5 or 6 stuffed and covered forms for sale at 30 shillings each, which would be ideal for your Hall.		14047	Fixtures & Fittings	14047
A1757	15	02	1864	Documents	Tenders	Thomas Edwards	acceptance of tender for covering two flights of stairs to front entrance of Mechanics Hall		14047	Fixtures & Fittings	14047
A1758	04	02186	1864	Document	Tenders	G. F. Punshon	Tender for leading of Mechanics Institute stairs		14047	Fixtures & Fittings	14047
A1759	27	01186	1864	Documents	Tenders	Thomas Edwards	Tender for leading stairs at Mechanics Institute		14047	Fixtures & Fittings	14047
A1760	22	01	1864	Documents	Tenders	I. & I. McDonald	Tender to cover stairs with lead		14047	Fixtures & Fittings	14047
A1761	27.05.	05	1864	Documents	Tenders	William Brown, Ballarat Stationery Warehouse, (next Bath's Hotel)Lydiard St. Ballaarat	Tender for Stationery for posters and stand bills		14047	Printing	14047
A1762	10	08	1864	Documents	Tenders	James Bolster, Eyre Street, Ballarat	Tender for binding of books in best English style		14047	Book binding	14047
A1763				Documents	Tenders	Heath Cordell, Geelong	Tender for binding books (2 letters )		14047	Book binding	14047
A1764		08	1864	Documents	Tenders	Cook & Fox	Tender for binding books		14047	Book binding	14047
A1765	06	08	1864	Documents	Tenders	John Pownceby , 91 Collins St. East Melbourne	Tender and accompanying letter for binding books		14047	Book binding	14047
A1766	26	02	1864	Documents	Letters In	Josiah Rice, Seymour St. Soldiers Hill	request from Rechabites for free use of Hall for sermon by Rev. J. T. Healley of Maryborough with funds to go to Benevolent Asylum		14047	Hall booking	14047
A1767	26	02	1864	Documents	Letters In	Macguire & Co. , 26 King St. Melbourne	sending parcel containing catalogues of publications in USA		14047	Books	14047
A1768	29	02	1864	Documents	Letters In	Sandhurst Mechanics Institute	stating status Sandhurst Mechanics Institute in relation to Sandhurst Muicipal Council		14047	Committees	14047
A1769	02	03	1864	Documents	Letters In	Rev. William Higgins, Villamanta St. Geelong	Hire of Hall for lecture on Capital Punishment		14047	Hall booking	14047
A1770	03	03	1864	Documents	Letters In	B. M. Wheatland. Mechanics Institute, Geelong	expressing dissatisfaction with available Lecturers with suggestion of importing Lecturers from England		14047	Lectures and classes	14047
A1771	04	03	1864	Documents	Letters In	Sec. Ballaarat East Public Library	request for reimbursement of fee paid for use of Hall		14047	Accounts	14047
A1772	04	03	1864	Documents	Letters In	Advertiser Office, Ararat	subscription to Ararat 'Advertiser' for use at Ballarat Mechanics Institute		14047	Subscriptions	14047
A1773	11	03	1864	Documents	Letters In	Alf Mathews, Sec. Ballarat Total Abstinence Society,	free use of hall for instrumental concert, proceeds to Burke & Wills Monument.		14047	Hall booking	14047
A1774	18031864	03	1864	Documents	Letters In	Chief Secretary's Office, Melbourne	Enclose account requesting signatures to obtain payment of sum granted to the Institute out of the vote for 1863.		14047	Grants	14047
A1775	19	03	1864	Documents	Letters In	Hon. Secretary, Mechanics Institute, Williamstown	Rquest for a copy of 'latest invoices for books'.		14047	Accounts	14047
A1776	22	03	1864	Documents	Letters In	G. Coppin, Melbourne	Response to request for readings by Mr & Mrs Hearn. Cost of 100 pounds per night. Suggestion that measures be taken to deaden the echo in the hall.		14047	Lecture booking	14047
A1777	24	03	1864	Documents	Letters In	Brown Osborne & Co., Melbourne	Delivery by Railway goods train of two Cases ex "The Briton".		14047	Books	14047
A1778	26	03	1864	Documents	Letters In	I. Goldstucker	Return of lost volume.		14047	Books	14047
A1779	28	03	1864	Documents	Letters In	Hon. Secretary, Mechanics Institute, Williamstown	Return of Invoice of Books forwarded to Williamstown BMI for perusal.		14047	Books	14047
A1780	30	03	1864	Documents	Letters In	James F. Maguire, 26 King Street, Melbourne.	Elected Honorary Member for Life.		14047	Membership	14047
A1781	31	03	1864	Documents	Letters In	G. Coppin, Melbourne	Dates of readings by Mr. Hearn 13th and 14th May, and agreement to terms of 100 pounds per night.		14047	Lectures and classes	14047
A1782	29	03	1864	Documents	Letters In	Joseph Comb, Town Clerk, Borough Council of Ballarat, Town Hall, Ballarat	Rating assessment of Mechanics Institute. Council determination not to value the building. Enclosed copy of a report from the Finance Committee of the Borough Council.		14047	Buildings	14047
A1783	24	04	1863	Documents	Letters In	C. E. Mudie, Mudie's Library, London.	Invoice for consignment of books forwarded Nov/61. Further consignments and receipt of remittance for 50 pounds.		14047	Books	14047
A1784	28	05	1863	Documents	Letters In	Maguire & Co., 26 King Street, Melbourne	Reply to query re Catalaogue of Harpers.		14047	Library	14047
A1785	12	03	1863	Documents	Letters In	J.T. Abel, Ballarat	Donation of collection of one thousand mineral specimens from collection at Hamburg; requests BMI pay freight not exceeding 50 pounds. Desires to give lectures on Mineralogie, delivered by his assistant Mr F. Leser, Metallurgie and Experimental Chemistry.		14047	Donations	14047
A1786	28	05	1863	Documents	Letters In	A. Smith, Melbourne	Receipt of Box of Books.		14047	Books	14047
A1787	06	06	1863	Documents	Library Records	A. Smith, Melbourne	Mistaken payment of eleven shillings for a box of books. Receipt included on a separate account.		14047	Books	14047
A1788	29	05	1863	Documents	Letters In	Robert A. Lyster, Ballarat	Request for the use of a room for exhibition, but is unable to pay for hire. Lyster is a miner who is unable to work owing to an accident.		14047	Room booking	14047
A1789	05	05	1863	Documents	Letters In	D. Gillies, M.L.A., 10 Victoria Parade, Melbourne	Has received from the Government Printing Office a Gazette containing the Regulations and Bylaws of the Ballarat District. Dr Cooper of the Benevolent Asylum will bring the parcel up with him.		14047	Library	14047
A1790	08	05	1863	Documents	Letters In	D. Gillies, M.L.A., 10 Victoria Parade, Melbourne	Informing the Committee that Mr. Moore, the Under Secretary, has explained that the authority to pay must be signed by the Governor. Mr. Symonds, the Under Treasurer, will forward the necessary instructions to the Treasury at Ballarat.		14047	Accounts	14047
A1791	04	05	1863	Documents	Letters In	W. F. Mount, Ballarat	Request to reduce the rental for the classroom to allow the mid-day prayer meeting to run for 2 or more days per week.		14047	Lectures and classes	14047
A1792	06	06	1863	Documents	Letters In	John Cathie, M.L.A.	Notification to send letter of request to Mr Barker, Clerk of the Legislative Assembly, to get copies of votes and proceedings of Parliament and Hansard.		14047	Library	14047
A1793	08	06	1863	Documents	Letters In	Melbourne Public Library	Acknowledging receipt of the 4th Annual Report of the Committee of Management of the Ballarat Mechanics' Institute, 1862-3.		14047	Library	14047
A1794	09	06	1863	Documents	Letters In	Joseph Comb, Town Clerk, Town Hall, Sturt Street, Ballaarat	Reply o BMI letter of the 8 inst with permission to replace the current street lamp fronting the entrance to the Institute with a larger ornamental light including the words "Mechanics' Institute". The whole of the expense to be at the cost of the Institute		14047	Mining Exchange	14047
A1795	01	06	1863	Documents	Letters In	J. Oddie, Ballarat	Request to send the charge of the use of the room by Mr Lester(?) to Oddie.		14047	Room booking	14047
A1796	15	06	1863	Documents	Letters In	Henry Ayres, Secretary, South Australian Mining Association, Adelaide	Enclosing a Bill of Lading of a box of specimens of copper ore from the Burra Burra Mines shipped by the "Wonga Wonga" and addressed to Thos. Lang Esq., President, BMI.		14047	Museum	14047
A1797	22	06	1863	Documents	Letters In	William Allen, Ballaarat	The Temperance Association intend to hold a Tea Party and would like to borrow tables and trestles.		14047	Fixtures & Fittings	14047
A1798	22	06	1863	Documents	Letters In	Wm. Claxton, Ballarat	Sending 36 pieces of silver and copper coinage of various countries, hoping it will be the nucleus of a future collection.		14047	Museum	14047
A1799	29	06	1863	Documents	Letters In	D. Marshall, Secretary, Mechanics' Institute, Sandhurst	Request for Mr Joseph Anderson to learn from the Ballarat Mechanics' Institute, so he can bring back information to Sandhurst		14047	Constitution (Rules)	14047
A1800	30	06	1863	Documents	Letters In	C. J. Jenner, 118 Collins Street West, Melbourne	Request for Life Membership, including fee of ten guineas		14047	Membership	14047
A1801	03	06	1863	Documents	Letters In	D. Robertson, Moray Place, Emerald Hill	Inability to reduce the price of the Porch any further. The cost is thirty pounds - including delivery by railway truck.		14047	Fixtures & Fittings	14047
A1802	15	06	1863	Documents	Letters In	D. Robinson, Melbourne	The Porch has been put onto the train. It is in 10 pieces or packages.		14047	Fixtures & Fittings	14047
A1803	29.07.186	07	1863	Documents	Letters In	Charles Boyd, Ballarat	quote for printing 1000 catalogues at 12 shillings per page, second 1000 at 6 shillings and sixpence per page		14047	Printing	14047
A1804	29	07	1863	Documents	Letters In	James Curtis, Ballarat	amended quote for printing catalogues		14047	Printing	14047
A1805	31	07	1863	Documents	Letters In	James Curtis, 11 Main Street, Ballarat	letter of complaint re tendering processes for printing catalogues for Bazaar and Exhibition.		14047	Printing	14047
A1806	31	07	1863	Documents	Letters In	John Adolphus Jenner, Ballarat	presentation of fossil remains of sea shells in limestone.		14047	Donations	14047
A1807	10.	08	1863	Documents	Letters In	Rev. Sutton, Baptist Minister, Ballarat	Hire of hall for lecture by Rev. New of Melbourne		14047	Hall booking	14047
A1808	12	08	1863	Documents	Letters In	Robert Critchley, Ballarat	Cancellation of life membership subscription		14047	Membership	14047
A1809	13	08	1863	Documents	Letters In	M. Campbell, Ballarat	Application for life membership for son, James Campbell, and enclosing cheque for 10 pounds 10 shillings.		14047	Membership	14047
A1810	14	08	1863	Documents	Letters In	R. Daintree, Geological Survey Office, Queensland	request for return of photographic transparencies after use		14047	Exhibitions & Displays	14047
A1811	14	08	1863	Documents	Letters In	Secretary, Moonta Mines Office, Adelaide	notification of dispatch Box of specimens of Moonta Copper from Moonta Mines, South Australia		14047	Museum	14047
A1812	14	08	1863	Documents	Letters In	Victorian Railways, Traffic Superintendent's office, Melbourne	result of investigation re complaint of delay in forwarding specimens for exhibition		14047	Exhibitions & Displays	14047
A1813	15	08	1863	Documents	Letters In	S. Greenwood, Surbiton Cottage, Richmond, Melbourne	acceptance of engagement of Miss Liddle and stating time of her arrival in Ballarat		14047	Concert performances	14047
A1814	18	08	1863	Documents	Letters In	Grenville Advocate, Ballarat	delivery of copy of 'Grenville Advocate' on daily basis and request for advertisements		14047	Library	14047
A1815	19	08	1863	Documents	Letters In	Mr. J. T. Abel, Ballarat	offering to the Auction Bazaar the allegoric picture representing the resurrection and ascension of Christ, partly executed in precious stones and minerals. Price 50 guineas and will accept 30 guineas leaving remainder to benefit of Institute.		14047	Donations	14047
A1816	19	08	1863	Documents	Letters In	Mrs Clissold, Hon Secretary, Ladies Benevolent Society	expression of thanks for use of classroom		14047	Room booking	14047
A1817	19	08	1863	Documents	Letters In	Orderley Room Sergeant, I. M. Dixie, Ranger Barracks, Ballarat	accede for request of Drum & Fife band at date to be decided		14047	Concert performances	14047
A1818	19	08	1863	Documents	Letters In	B. W. Wheatland, Geelong Mechanics' Institute, Geelong	request address of London agent used in purchase of library books		14047	Library	14047
A1819	21	08	1863	Documents	Letters In	F. M. Claxton, Hon Secretary, Ball Committee, Ballarat Mechanics' Institute	confirmation for arrangements for Ball		14047	Hall booking	14047
A1820	22	08	1863	Documents	Letters In	Geo. F. Lockett, Sec. Banquet Committee, Ballarat	notification that Govenors of Banquet Committee will be responsible for Hire of Hall and Mr Wm Brown will be responsible for the money.		14047	Hall booking	14047
A1821	08	09	1863	Documents	Letters In	W. Brown, Governors, Banquet Committee member	requesting reevaluation of charges for the use of the Hall on the occasion of the late Governors Baquet.		14047	Hall booking	14047
A1822	12	09	1863	Documents	Letters In	William Holroyd	account for regilding picture		14047	Accounts	14047
A1823	22	09	1863	Documents	Invoices	Wm Dangerfield, for Mudie's Library, London	Enclosing Statement of Account showing debt to Mudie of 7 pound 1s. 5d. and request settlement.		14047	Accounts	14047
A1824	22	09	1863	Documents	Letters In	B. W. Wheatland, Geelong	Licence for places of public exhibition and entertainment.		14047	Exhibitions & Displays	14047
A1825	24	09	1863	Documents	Letters In	E. Davitt, Tyers Street, Portland.	Query regarding performance of lectures.		14047	Lectures and classes	14047
A1826	24	09	1863	Documents	Letters In	Secretary, Ballarat Junior Minstrells.	Decline performance at exhibition.		14047	Concert performances	14047
A1827	26	09	1863	Documents	Letters In	James Morrell, Coach Builders, Wheelwright, Grenville Street, Ballarat	Sale of Blacksmiths Bellows, 1 pound 10 shillings.		14047	Accounts	14047
A1828	28	09	1863	Documents	Letters In	Marion Binder, Upton House	Promenade Concerts - inability to play		14047	Concert performances	14047
A1829	28	09	1863	Documents	Letters In	E.R. Weber, Phoenix Hotel, Ballarat	Promenade Concerts.		14047	Concert performances	14047
A1830	29	09	1863	Documents	Letters In	Ms Hamilton, Cheatham Villa, St. Kilda	Concert Performance		14047	Concert performances	14047
A1831	29	09	1863	Documents	Letters In	Thomas Lang, Ballarat	Purchase of Grand Piano for Institute.		14047	Fixtures & Fittings	14047
A1832	29	09	1863	Documents	Letters In	Charlotte Bunce, Ballarat	Concert performance		14047	Concert performances	14047
A1833	29	09	1863	Documents	Letters In	James E. Cardigan	Gift to Museum of Flying Squirrel.		14047	Museum	14047
A1834	05	10	1863	Documents	Letters In	J. Chevalier, 53 Spring Street, Melbourne	Repairs to exhibits.		14047	Exhibitions & Displays	14047
A1835	05	10	1863	Documents	Letters In	William C. Smith, Ballarat	Auction Bazaar		14047	Bazaar	14047
A1836	21	07	1863	Documents	Tenders	Irving Glover & Co., Ballarat	Tender for 2 cast iron columns with stone foundations: 31 pounds.		14047	Buildings	14047
A1837	27	07	1863	Documents	Letters In	E. Finlayson, Secretary, Mechanics' Institute, Castlemaine	An request for information on how to go about running an Exhibition. The Castlemaine M.I. is keen to reduce their debt, and is interested in using the Ballarat experience.		14047	Exhibitions & Displays	14047
A1838	27	07	1863	Documents	Letters In	William Baxter, Ballarat	Deposit receipt has been lost, and he needs to be paid 5 shillings.		14047	Accounts	14047
A1839	24	07	1863	Documents	Letters In	John S. Tucker, Ballarat	Responding with surprise at the request to clear his work from the Hall and the threat to impose a penalty. He lists 4 reasons why this latter should not occur. 1: Unable to work for the first 3 weeks. 2:Several hundred lathes had to be removed because the carpenters had not prepared adequately. 3: Excess speed would spoil the work. 4: I have been working until midnight preparing the enrichments for the Hall.		14047	Buildings	14047
A1840	15	07	1863	Documents	Letters In	C. Poynter, Ballarat	Request by the Cavalry Corps to engage the lower room for one evening.		14047	Lectures and classes	14047
A1841	05	10	1863	Documents	Letters In	James Oddie, Land, Estate and Insurance Office, Dana Street, Ballarat	Owing to business in the country, Oddie is unable to be present this evening. (Auction?)		14047	Bazaar	14047
A1842	07	10	1863	Documents	Letters In	William Holroyd, Melbourne	Acknowledging the receipt of fifteen pounds two pence, which is the balance of his account. Wishes to express thanks and hopes he has given satisfaction.		14047	Receipt	14047
A1843	09	10	1863	Documents	Letters In	James H. Spark, Peel Street, Ballarat	Because of the greasy state of the new wood work of the Orchestra, he was compelled to put on an additional coat of paint after the Exhibition. It cost 4 pounds and he wishes to be reimbursed.		14047	Accounts	14047
A1844	02	10	1863	Documents	Letters In	T. Van Breukelen, Hawthorn.	Is annoyed that he has had to spend time and effort in having the damage to his painting - "The Madonna of the Star" - assessed. The result is that it needs to be regilded. Because he was a benefactor in lending his painting for the Exhibition, he considers the B.M.I. should defray the debt.		14047	Exhibitions & Displays	14047
A1845	05	09	1863	Documents	Receipts	S. Schrader & E. J. Piper, Ballarat	Receipt for ten pounds twelve shillings for music for the Ball. Received from Mr Claxton.		14047	Accounts	14047
A1846	04	09	1863	Documents	Receipts	Charles Boyd, Sturt Street, Ballarat	Account/receipt for printing tickets and programmes for the Ball		14047	Printing	14047
A1847	09	09	1863	Documents	Receipts	N. Chapple	Account / receipt for providing refreshments for the Ball. 114 tickets at 5 shillings each and one pound for the Band and Policemen.		14047	Accounts	14047
A1848	08	09	1863	Documents	Receipts	"The Evening Post", Lydiard Street, Near Railway Station, Ballarat	Advertising for the Ball - four pounds		14047	Advertisement	14047
A1849	04	09	1863	Documents	Receipts	R. Musgrove, "The Star" and "Miner", Sturt Street, Ballarat	Account / receipt for advertising for the Ball - three pounds 12/6.		14047	Advertisement	14047
A1850	11	09	1863	Documents	Receipts	J. M. Wallace & Co., Hall of Commerce, Ballarat	Account / receipt for 36 yards of calico matting.		14047	Fixtures & Fittings	14047
A1851		09	1863	Documents	Balance sheet	F. M. Claxton	Balance Sheet for the Ball held on September 3rd, 1863. The total profit was sixty-one pounds 10/6.		14047	Records	14047
A1852	11	09	1863	Documents	Letters In	F. M. Claxton	Report from the Ball Committee on the final results.		14047	Reports	14047
A1853	09	10	1863	Documents	Telegram	Lancashire Bell Ringers, Melbourne	Request to hire the Hall for 6 days.		14047	Hall booking	14047
A1854	10	10	1863	Documents	Letters In	J. Wrigley, Agent, Lancashire Bell Ringers, Harewoods Colonial Hotel, Little Bourke Street East, Melbourne	Acknowledges receipt of telegram and is forwarding bills to be posted and inserted in newspapers. Encloses a letter to give to Mr Lester, the Publican just below the Institute.		14047	Advertisement	14047
A1855	10	10	1863	Documents	Letters In	W. Moore, Maguire & Co., 26 King St, Melbourne	Notification that the ship "Star" arrived from Boston with a package of "Harpers" Magazines for the B.M.I.		14047	Books	14047
A1856	14	10	1863	Documents	Letters In	J. Moore, Chief Secretary's Office, Melbourne	Forwarding a Licence for Public Exhibitions and Entertainment.		14047	Exhibitions & Displays	14047
A1857	14	10	1863	Documents	Letters In	Alfred Smith, 4 Union Lane, Melbourne	"If the Institute supplies me with Millboards for these large works I will allow the Melbourne price current per pound providing there is not too much waste."		14047	Fixtures & Fittings	14047
A1858	14	10	1863	Documents	Letters In	John S. Tucker, Ballarat	Statement from the plasterer of the Hall. He suffered a seventy-four pounds and five shilling loss on the contract and is unable to pay it. He has had to secure Mr Cakebread and the result is that he will have to give up his home at the end of the present week if the B.M.I. cannot help him.		14047	Buildings	14047
A1859	14	10	1863	Documents	Letters In	Austin T. Turner, Lyons Street, Ballarat	Letter of appreciation upon receiving an honorary Life Membership to the Institute from the Committee.		14047	Membership	14047
A1860	18	10	1863	Documents	Letters In	Mrs. Davitt, George Hotel	Letter explaining delay in payment of money owing, and promise to send a Bank of Victoria cheque.		14047	Accounts	14047
A1861	19	10	1863	Documents	Letters In	Edward James, Chamber of Commerce.	Letter stating that Mr. Sparks, the painter, should be entitled to compensation for the extra coat of paint used on the Platform after the initial paint was destroyed during an exhibition. Mr James suggests an amount of four pounds.		14047	Accounts	14047
A1862	22	10	1863	Documents	Letters In	G.M. Newman, St. Arnaud.	Director of the St. Arnaud Silver Mines' Association sending a box of specimens of silver ore from their mines. Presented to the Institute by Mr. Newman because he is late of Ballarat. He will forward other specimens in the future. An acknowledgment on receipt of these items is requested.		14047	Museum	14047
A1863	26	10	1863	Documents	Letters In	Mr. R. Shanklin, Fitzroy.	Request for the delivery of a marble table and frame owned by Mr. Shanklin that the Institute has in its possession.		14047	Exhibitions & Displays	14047
A1864	05	11	1863	Documents	Letters In	Mr. Edward James, Chamber of Commerce, Ballarat	Acknowledging Honorary Life Membership given by the Committee for services rendered.		14047	Membership	14047
A1865	07	11	1863	Documents	Letters In	Mr. Love, Royal Polytechnic Institute.	Request for information about terms and fees for renting the Hall, and dates when it is not in use.		14047	Hall booking	14047
A1866	09	11	1863	Documents	Letters In	Mr. L.L. Smith, 6 Royal Terrace, Nicholson Street, Fitzroy.	Recommending a gentleman to conduct a market in the Hall.		14047	Bazaar	14047
A1867	13	11	1863	Documents	Letters In	Mrs. Davitt, Daylesford Postmark.	Advising the Secretary that payment has been delayed again due to outside circumstances and that 10 shillings in stamps is enclosed. Ten shillings is enclosed and further payments will be forthcoming. A change of address is also advised.		14047	Accounts	14047
A1868	13	11	1863	Documents	Letters In	Rev. W. Henderson, Ballarat.	Requesting the use of the Lecture Room for the initiative of a "Servants' Home".		14047	Room booking	14047
A1869	09	12	1863	Documents	Letters In	Captain C. J.Tyler - Craigs Hotel, Ballarat	advising His Excellency the Govenor accepts invitation to visit Institute		14047	Committees	14047
A1870	30	10	1863	Documents	Letters In	Secretary, Hospital Benefit Fund Committee	asking if reduction in price for hire of large hall applies when hall is engaged for benefit of Hospital or Asylum		14047	Hall booking	14047
A1871	28	10	1863	Documents	Letters In	Edward Moore, Secretary , Ballarat District Hospital	request that usual fee be remitted re use of large hall for proposed Ball in aid of Ballarat District Hospitals		14047	Hall booking	14047
A1872	28101863	10	1863	Documents	Correspondence	Edward N Moore, Sec. Ballarat District Hospital	request remittance of fees chargeable for use of Hall		14047	Letters In	14047
A1873	08	11	1863	Documents	Letters In	G. F. Chamberlain	acknowledging receipt of parcel of minerals		14047	Receipt	14047
A1874	26	10	1863	Documents	Letters In	G. F. Fowler	apologisng for inconvenience caused due to Binder being unable to complete work and enclosing copy of chart. Receipt for balance of 7 pounds one shilling and fivepence will be attended to and receipt forwarded also acknowledging receipt for 32 pounds one shilling and fivepence.		14047	Book binding	14047
A1875	27	11	1863	Documents	Letters In	W. G. Love, Royal Polytecnic Institute, Melbourne	reminder that amended copy of fees has not been received		14047	Accounts	14047
A1876		12	1863	Documents	Letters In	J. Bowman, Ascot Vale	enquiry as to terms allowed for use of large Hall for one or more popular lectures on scientific subjects		14047	Hall booking	14047
A1877	02	12	1863	Documents	Letters In	A. Smith, Melbourne	advising that case of books did not arrive due to delay at Railway Station but will contrive to have books bound and returned before Christmas		14047	Book binding	14047
A1878	02	12	1863	Documents	Letters In	Victorian Fire and Marine Insurance Company, 82 Collins St. Melbourne	advising that Policy No. 18810 for 1 Thousand 5 hundred pounds (Premium 5 pounds 12 shillings and 6 pence) expires on 15th December		14047	Accounts	14047
A1879	0812	12	1863	Documents	Letters In	J. B. Humffray MLA, 203 Albert Street, Melbourne	forwarding 30 volumes containing boles and proceedings of Parliament of Victoria for year 1855 to December 1863 for use by members as books of reference.		14047	Books	14047
A1880	10	12	1863	Documents	Letters In	Henry H. Hunt	forwarding 2 specimens of petrified wood with request that one specimen be given to Mr. Fitzpatrick the Surveyor		14047	Museum	14047
A1881	11	12	1863	Documents	Receipts	M. H. Batten	letter thanks to Committee for sum of 20 guineas as acknowldgement of services during late Exhibition		14047	Exhibitions & Displays	14047
A1882	11	12	1863	Documents	Letters In	Benjamin Fryer	returning thanks on behalf of Mr. & Mrs. Fryer for Committee's appreciation of their conduct as servants.		14047	Staff	14047
A1883	18	12	1863	Documents	Letters In	J. T. Abel, Ballarat	informing that Bill of Lading has been received for minerals offered to Institute and they have now been shipped to Hamburg by the Duke of Rothesay, Captain T. Parry. Same will probably arrive next month		14047	Museum	14047
A1884	18	12	1863	Documents	Letters In	David Lloyd, Sebastopol	advising that settlement for 5 pounds re concert will be settled with Mr. Llewellyn Thomas as per agreement		14047	Accounts	14047
A1885	21	12	1863	Documents	Letters In	Secretary, Ballarat Amateur Junior Ethiopean Minstralls	reques that cost of hire hall be halved due to concert not being a decided success		14047	Accounts	14047
A1886	29	12	1863	Documents	Letters In	Stephen Cooper, Secretary, Benevolent Asylum, Ballarat	request ing Committee to remit charge for rent of hall re Concert & Ball in aid of funds for Benevolent Asylum		14047	Hall booking	14047
A1887	22	10	1863	Documents	Letters In	Short hours representative	request to alter hall booking from 20th to 19th November		14047	Hall booking	14047
A1888	28	7	1862	Documents	Letters In	J. M. Inglis, Richmond	Reply regarding date and subject for delivery of a lecture - several suggested topics are givenb		14047	Lecture booking	14047
A1889	25	7	1862	Documents	Letters In	James Robertson, Alma Street, St. Kilda	Reply offering a lecture on "A Reading from Shakespeare's Tragedy of Macbeth"		14047	Lecture booking	14047
A1890	22	7	1862	Documents	Letters In	James Robertson, Alma Street West, St. Kilda	Reply agreeing to lecture on the 1st Tuesday of February, and requesting information on expenses		14047	Lecture booking	14047
A1891	21	7	1862	Documents	Invoices	Banner Office, Belfast	Requesting postage of 4/4d per annum for past two years		14047	Accounts	14047
A1892	30	7	1862	Documents	Letters In	Banner Office, Belfast	Further to letter of 21/7/1862 regarding postage.		14047	Accounts	14047
A1893	29	8	1862	Documents	Letters In	James Shaw, Mechanics Institute, Castlemaine	Requesting information on amount of revenue raised by Ballaarat		14047	Accounts	14047
A1894	26	8	1862	Documents	Letters In	Charles Cooper, Williamstown	Declining request to lecture		14047	Lecture booking	14047
A1895	25	8	1862	Documents	Letters In	B. M. Wheatland, Mechanics Institute, Geelong	Offering to sell part of a consignment of 700 volumes of Bentleys Standard Novels (light reading). 50 volumes at 1/9 per vol. and lesser cost for more volumes.		14047	Books	14047
A1896	31	10	1864	Documents	Letters In	Sir Redmond Barry	Advising that the Librarian of the Melbourne Public Library had handed him(Barry) a note from the Ballaarat Mechanics Institute regarding the abstraction of some volumes. The matter has been handed on to the police and the actions of the Institute are appreciated. (Suggested interpretation that someone had tried to sell stolen books to Institute who had advised Melbourne Public Library)		14047	Books	14047
A1897	31	10	1864	Documents	Letters In	Hon. J. Henty, Melbourne	Declining invitation to yearly Soiree, due to distance		14047	Soiree	14047
A1898	31	10	1864	Documents	Letters In	John Pascoe Fawkner, East Collingwood	Accepting invitation if health permits - presumably to Soiree		14047	Soiree	14047
A1899	31	10	1864	Documents	Letters In	Hon C. J. Jenner, Carron Iron Yard , 72 Flinders Lane East and 55 Flinders Street East	Accepting invitation to annual Soiree		14047	Soiree	14047
A1900	31	10	1864	Documents	Letters In	James Strachan, Geelong	Advising that J. K. Strachan was absent from colony and unable to accept invitation		14047	Soiree	14047
A1901	29	10	1864	Documents	Letters In	G. Glendenning, Humffray Street	Advising that St. Paul's Church will no longer require the use of the hall after Sat. 27th		14047	Hall booking	14047
A1902	22	10	1864	Documents	Letters In	William C. Smith, Sturt St, Ballarat	Regretting that he cannot comply with the request of the Committee regarding the forthcoming ball		14047	Soiree	14047
A1903	02	04	1863	Documents	Letters In	D. Gillies, 10 Victoria Parade, Melbourne	Is happy to request from the Treasurer, copies of .all the Bylaws(Mining) for the use of the Institute		14047	Mining Exchange	14047
A1904	04	04	1863	Documents	Letters In	J. W. Inglis, Castlemaine	Will not be able to visit Ballaarat until Tuesday. He will arrive by coach and will need to leave on Wednesday morning to attend a marriage.		14047	Committees	14047
A1905	14	04	1863	Documents	Tenders	John L. Tucker, Windermere Street, Ballarat	Notification that an error was made in the tender for plastering. The quote was 100 pounds short - 365 pounds instead of 465 pounds. He will accept 35 pounds, foregoing 65 pounds, rather than backing out of the agreement.		14047	Accounts	14047
A1906	17	04	1863	Documents	Letters In	Explorers' Monument Committee, Ballarat	The Explorers' Monument Committee is prepared to pay the amount as charged in the account of the Soiree and Ball, except the gas account of one pound 13/6.		14047	Accounts	14047
A1907	17	04	1863	Documents	Letters In	John L. Tucker	Acknowledgement of the B.M.I. accepting his tender for 365 pounds. He intends to fulfil the work to the entire satisfaction of the architect.		14047	Buildings	14047
A1908	22	04	1863	Documents	Letters In	William, "Herald" Office.	Reminder that due to the low price of the paper, payment needs to be made in advance. One quarter is 15 shillings.		14047	Accounts	14047
A1909	25	04	1863	Documents	Letters In	D. Gillies, 10 Victoria Parade, Melbourne	The Under Secretary, Mr Moore, has explained that the delay in the distribution of the Library vote was caused by the Treasurer. The distribution will be next week.		14047	Library	14047
A1910	29	04	1863	Documents	Letters In	E. Symonds, Under Treasurer, Treasury, Melbourne	The letter has been transferred to the Honourable The Chief Secretary.		14047	Accounts	14047
A1911	02	03	1863	Documents	Letters In	John Hall, Emerald Hill	He will be in contact in a few day's time. He may be in Ballaarat.		14047	Committees	14047
A1912	07	03	1863	Documents	Letters In	J. B. Humffray, Melbourne	The Library vote will be distributed in about a fortnight's time.		14047	Library	14047
A1913	01	09	1862	Documents	Letters In	Thomas Lang	The diorama belonging to Mrs Everatt should be removed and Lang will be responsible.		14047	Exhibitions & Displays	14047
A1914	02	09	1862	Documents	Plans & Drawings	Surveyor General, Department of Public Lands, Melbourne	The Lithographic Plans of the Acres in the Ballarat District have been forwarded.		14047	Printing	14047
A1915	03	09	1862	Documents	Letters In	June Fryer, Ballarat	Accepts the offer as Attendant in the Coffee Room and hopes to give satisfaction.		14047	Staff	14047
A1916	05	09	1862	Documents	Letters In	A. Smith (Binder)	Acknowledges box of books, but has mislaid the scale of prices of contract.		14047	Book binding	14047
A1917	05	09	1862	Documents	Letters In	Mrs S. A. Butler,	After receiving a telegram from Mr J. W. Butler, she would like Mr Batten to inform the class that he will not be able to attend this evening.		14047	Lectures and classes	14047
A1918	08	09	1862	Documents	Pamphlets (Brochures)	B. W. Wheatland, Secretary, Mechanics' Institute, Geelong	Geelong Mechanics Institute, Printed Prospectus of an Exhibition of "Art, Science and Industry" to be held in December.		14047	Exhibitions & Displays	14047
A1919	08	09	1862	Documents	Letters In	F. Woodin, Kyneton	Unable to deliver his lecture in October, but will do so any time during the vacation.		14047	Lecture booking	14047
A1920	16	09	1862	Documents	Letters In	R. Manuel, 60 Queen Street, Melbourne	Please give the parcels and box - and any letters and papers - to the bearer. He has been expecting to return to Ballarat, but that has not happened.		14047	Exhibitions & Displays	14047
A1921	18	09	1862	Documents	Letters In	A. Temple, "Grenville Advocate" Office, Smythesdale.	Temple sees no reason to lower the cost of his newspaper, when the Institute is such a going concern. It is prepared to pay full price for other papers. He is prepared to give one copy free if another is paid for.		14047	Accounts	14047
A1922	22	09	1862	Documents	Letters In	B. M. Wheatland, Secretary, Mechanics' Institute, Geelong.	Will be arriving in Ballarat and will be happy to discuss the Exhibition.		14047	Exhibitions & Displays	14047
A1923	25	09	1862	Documents	Letters In	A. Smith, Melbourne	The Insolvency List will be ready by the end of the week. He would be glad of another box of books as there is very little work at the moment. Appreciates the punctuality of payment.		14047	Books	14047
A1924	26	09	1862	Documents	Letters In	Mr Giles, Ballarat	Offer to start a Drawing Class to be held 2 nights a week. He desires a room for the exclusive use of the class. The course of study will be Geometrical, Mechanical, which is very relevant in Ballarat.		14047	Lectures and classes	14047
A1925	06	10	1862	Documents	Letters In	A. Smith, 4 Union Lane, Bourke Street East, Melbourne	Returns the box of books. Has been very busy so there was a delay in finishing.		14047	Books	14047
A1926	08	10	1862	Documents	Letters In	James Meiklejohn, Warrenheip Hotel	Sends two specimens of "Zeolite in the cavities of Trap" found in the railway cutting near Warrenheip.		14047	Museum	14047
A1927	08	10	1862	Documents	Leases	Mr. John Gellattly, Ballarat	Asking for permission to dispose of his lease to Mr. Frederick Ive of Buninyong, who intends to set up as a stock and sharebroker.		14047	Shop & Office Rentals	14047
A1928	09	10	1862	Documents	Agreements	The Colonial Insurance Company, 4 Collins Street West, Melbourne.	Guarantee for Insurance Policy No. 280 for the sum of 100 pounds. Receipt dated 14th November, 1862, is written over the top of the policy and the sum of 2 pounds was the premium paid.		14047	Receipt	14047
A1929	14	10	1862	Documents	Letters In	Mr. R. Brough-Smyth, Secretary for Mines, Mining Department, Melbourne.	Advising that he will send specimens from his private collection to be deposited in the proposed Mineralogical Museum.		14047	Museum	14047
A1930	16	10	1862	Documents	Letters In	Mr. John Hartley	Agreement to take the Lecture Room on the terms offered.		14047	Room booking	14047
A1931	16	10	1862	Documents	Letters In	Mr. B. Wheatland, Secretary, Geelong Mechanics' Institute.	Advising that a weekly advertisement has been placed in the Ballaarat Star regarding their Exhibition. This advertisement also states that full particulars can be obtained on application to the Ballarat Mechanics' Institute. Mr. Wheatland offers to have additional prospectus' printed if required.		14047	Star advertisement	14047
A1932	23	10	1862	Documents	Letters In	Parkin Lee, Lester's Hotel, Ballarat.	Offer of specimens of minerals for the Museum that Mr. Lee personally collected when prospecting in the neighbouring Colony. Discussion of the prosperity of leadmines in England.		14047	Museum	14047
A1933	27	10	1862	Documents	Letters In	Mr. Moore, Secretary, Ballarat District Hospital, Ballarat.	Asking for use of the large room for two entertainments being given by Mr. Black to raise funds for the Hospital and Asylum.		14047	Room booking	14047
A1934	28	10	1862	Documents	Letters In	Mr. Thomas Hurly	Mr. Hurly is unhappy that the Committee have refused to procure the Victorian Newspaper for the Reading Room, because they see it as "a sectarian periodical". He cites other sectarian publications that are on display as evidence of inconsistency, and reminds the committee that the Institute "owes its existence" to all sections of the community.		14047	Library	14047
A1935	04	11	1862	Documents	Letters In	Mr. B. Wheatland, Geelong Mechanics' Institute.	Asking for details of Ballarat's contributions to their upcoming Exhibition to enable them to ensure sufficient space is allowed. Also suggests advertising in The Tribune if desired.		14047	Exhibitions & Displays	14047
A1936	06	11	1862	Documents	Letters In	Mr. James Bennett, The Race Store.	Concern for lack of form when moving a vote of thanks to the Lecturer after a lecture has been given. Mr. Bennett offers advice on the correct code of conduct in such situations.		14047	Lectures and classes	14047
A1937	21	11	1862	Documents	Letters In	Mr. John Butler, Sturt Street, Ballarat.	Advising that he would be glad to deliver a lecture on "Short Hours for the Mining Classes". Mr. Butler believes the miners' interests have been overlooked and that improvement is needed.		14047	Lecture booking	14047
A1938	26	11	1862	Documents	Letters In	Mr. David Blair, Weekly Review Office, Melbourne.	Advising that he will be in attendance soon, therefore an addition to the advertisement is needed.		14047	Advertisement	14047
A1939	29	10	1862	Documents	Letters In	H. Meakin, Geelong.	Advising that correspondence with the Ashley Glee Club is in progress and that arrangements will be forthcoming.		14047	Concert performances	14047
A1940	27	11	1862	Documents	Letters In	Mr. W. Webster, Hon. Secretary of Benefit Committee, Benevolent Asylum of Ballarat, British Queen Hotel, Ballarat.	Asking for use of the rooms for a Grand Concert to be given free of charge.		14047	Room booking	14047
A1941	27	11	1862	Documents	Letters In	A. Smith	Acknowledgement of receipt of box of books. Attached to the letter are eight marble paper samples. Also advising that the Insolvency Circular has been ready for five or six weeks.		14047	Books	14047
A1942	10	11	1862	Documents	Letters In	Henry Meakin, Geelong	Advising that the Ashby Glee Club will not be able to perform on 3 December, because a member has been transferred due to opening of Melbourne and Sandhurst Railways, He will be in Ballarat for the races and will then arrange other entertainment. Enclosed critique onother entertainment.		14047	Concert performances	14047
A1943	27	10	1862	Documents	Letters In	G. F. Fowler	Advising the progress of the Institute's book order with Fowler - presumably from London as books were to be sent by mail. Mentions titles of some books		14047	Books	14047
A1944	27	11	1862	Documents	Letters In	Chamber of Commerce, Ballarat	Advising that the Chamber will present their old newspaper files to the Institute on condition that the Institute has them bound		14047	Donations	14047
A1945	29	11	1862	Documents	Letters In	B. W. Wheatland, Mechanics Institute Geelong	Advising that the exhibits to Geelong's Industrial Exhibition should arrive there not later than 15th as opening will be on the 19th. Also they were asked to withdraw advertisement from "The Tribune"		14047	Exhibitions & Displays	14047
A1946	2	12	1862	Documents	Letters In	Henry Meakin, Geelong	Advising that he will not be able to visit as planned but he has arranged with several of his musical friends to give a benefit for the object previously mentioned providing it is held on New Year's Day (holiday, cheaper fares)		14047	Concert performances	14047
A1947	4	12	1862	Documents	Plans & Drawings	Joseph Lamb, Town Clerk, Town Hall, Ballaarat	Advising "that permission be granted to the Committee of the Mechanics Institute to erect a staircase at the rear of the Institute subject to the work being approved by the Town Surveyor"		14047	Buildings	14047
A1948	5	12	1862	Documents	Letters In	Henry Meakin, Geelong	Regretting that hall was not available on preferred date, and advising that he will visit Ballarat . Also said he has given several performances for Temperance groups.		14047	Concert performances	14047
A1949	8	12	1862	Documents	Letters In	Henry Meakin, Geelong	Enquiring whether hall was available for 26th, Boxing Day		14047	Hall booking	14047
A1950	13	12	1862	Documents	Letters In	Wm Webster, British Lion Hotel ( letterhead Manchester Unity Independent Order of Oddfellows)	Replying that not only will no intoxicating liquors be served at the Concert and Ball, but no refreshments at all will be served (except to the performers)		14047	Concert performances	14047
A1951	15	12	1862	Documents	Letters In	Donald Perry, Architect, Melbourne	Providing his opinion of the ceiling of the hall of the Institute.		14047	Buildings	14047
A1952	31	12	1862	Documents	Letters In	I. E. Brumby	Advising his agreement with the suggested title for his lecture "The Moon" and also travel arrangements		14047	Lecture booking	14047
A1953	19	12	1862	Documents	Letters In	I. H. Pope	Advising that he will give a lecture on Stamps in aid of funds for the Benevolent Asylum, but will prepare a new lecture for Mechanics Institute - provides three suggestions		14047	Lecture booking	14047
A1954	23	12	1862	Documents	Letters In	Mr. John Butler, Sturt Street, Ballarat.	Report on Evening school - attendance has not exceeded an average of 6 in the past quarter with fees totalling about six pounds. Six pupils have indicated intention to continue next year and Mr. Butler is also willing to continue		14047	Lectures and classes	14047
A1955	30	1	1863	Documents	Letters In	James Robertson, Alma St West, St. Kilda	Advising his travel arrangements		14047	Committees	14047
A1956	22	12	1882	Documents	Letters In	Leonard Terry, Melbourne	Arrangement for visit to make survey and measurements of the Institute Hall.		14047	Structural report	14047
A1957	18	12	1862	Documents	Letters In	Rev J. Strongman, Pleasant Street, Ballarat	Arrangements to acquire 'Specimens of Copper' from South Australian copper mines for display in Mechanics Institute museum.		14047	Museum	14047
A1958	31	01	1863	Documents	Letters In	J.W. Barnett, 69 Collins Street West, Melbourne	Request for a copy of each report of the Ballarat Mechanics Institute since its foundation.		14047	Reports	14047
A1959	29	01	1863	Documents	Letters In	Ballarat Western Fire Brigade	Confirmation of attending BMI meeting.		14047	Meetings	14047
A1960	28	01	1863	Documents	Letters In	Municipal Council of Ballarat East	Agreement to request for Council patronage to entertainment in aid of the Institute funds.		14047	Soiree	14047
A1961	28	01	1863	Documents	Letters In	H. Meakin, Geelong	Preparation of programme for concert.		14047	Concert performances	14047
A1962	28	01	1863	Documents	Letters In	W. Thompson, Melbourne Mechanics Institute	Request for copy of last Report.		14047	Reports	14047
A1963	28	01	1863	Documents	Letters In	R. Mitchell, Richmond	Resign membership of Institute Committee.		14047	Membership	14047
A1964	28	01	1863	Documents	Letters In	B.V. Rangers, Ballarat	Attend entertainment in aid of 'ceiling fund'.		14047	Concert performances	14047
A1965	27	01	1863	Documents	Receipts	Isaac Ferris	Acknowledgement of receipt of 15 shilling and receipt of quarterly subscription.		14047	Subscriptions	14047
A1966	27	01	1863	Documents	Letters In	Hon. Sec., Ballarat Fire Brigade	Letter to members		14047	Meetings	14047
A1967	27	01	1863	Documents	Letters In	Hon. Sec., Explorers Monument Committee, Main Road, Ballarat	Arrangements for Soiree.		14047	Soiree	14047
A1968	21	01	1863	Documents	Receipts	A. Smith, Melbourne	Acknowledgement of receipt of money for bookbinding of the Age and the Argus. Offer to rebind those bound imperfectly at Mr. Smith's own expense.		14047	Book binding	14047
A1969	22	01	1863	Documents	Letters In	Mr. Isaac Ferris, Forest Street, Sandhurst.	Payment of amount owed for using the Reading Room.		14047	Accounts	14047
A1970	22	01	1863	Documents	Letters In	G.C. Adcock, 60 Bridge Street, Richmond.	Detailing cost of delivering cases via railway and accepting the commission offered in an earlier letter.		14047	Accounts	14047
A1971	13	01	1863	Documents	Letters In	D.B. Craig, Sandridge	Application for return of deposit.		14047	Accounts	14047
A1972	12	01	1863	Documents	Plans & Drawings	Mr. Leonard Terry, Melbourne.	Forwarding the drawings and specification for the finishing of the Hall.		14047	Buildings	14047
A1973	12	01	1863	Documents	Letters In	Mr. Murray, London Chartered Bank of Australia, Ballarat.	Advising that the promissary note to the Bank has become due and needs to be attended to immediately.		14047	Accounts	14047
A1974	08	01	1863	Documents	Letters In	A. Smith, Melbourne.	Return of box of books.		14047	Books	14047
A1975	02	02	1863	Documents	Letters In	Mr. M. Thomas, Hon. Secretary, Explorer's Monument Committee, Main Road, Ballarat.	Invitation to attend the laying of the foundation stone of the Explorer's Monument by Sir Henry Barkly.		14047	Committees	14047
A1976	02	02	1863	Documents	Letters In	Mr. James Smith, Punch Office, Melbourne.	Prices for bound books and offer to send classified list of works for sale.		14047	Accounts	14047
A1977	09	02	1863	Documents	Letters In	Mr. Leonard Terry, Melbourne.	Regarding the increased costs of completing the Hall.		14047	Buildings	14047
A1978	11	02	1863	Documents	Letters In	Rev. Alex Gosman, Ballarat.	Requesting that his lecture on "Language" be indefinitely postponed due to the lack of interest of the Ballarat public in lectures at this time.		14047	Lecture booking	14047
A1979	19	02	1863	Documents	Letters In	D. Gillies, 10 Victoria Parade, Melbourne.	Acknowledgement of receipt of letter regarding the distribution of the vote to Public Libraries.		14047	Library	14047
A1980	19	02	1863	Documents	Letters In	I. B. Humffray, Melbourne.	Advising that he will urge the Government to "an early distribution of the vote for Mechanics' Institutes".		14047	Committees	14047
A1981	27	02	1863	Documents	Letters In	G. Coppin, Melbourne.	Requesting the Hall for lowest charge to put on a series of concerts.		14047	Hall booking	14047
A1982	09	03	1863	Documents	Letters In	A. Oatley, Melbourne.	Requesting lowest terms for use of the Hall for entertainments.		14047	Hall booking	14047
A1983	11	03	1863	Documents	Letters In	Mr. Thomas, Hon. Secretary, Explorer's Monument Committee, George Hotel, Ballarat.	Requesting a reduction in the amount charged for using the Hall.		14047	Accounts	14047
A1984	12	03	1863	Documents	Letters In	Mr. John Hall, Palmer Street, Emerald Hill.	Request that Mr Batten intercede with the Judge to allow him one month to pay the amount owing plus costs, and an explanation as to why he is in such a position.		14047	Accounts	14047
A1985	16	03	1863	Documents	Letters In	John Hall, Palmer Street, Emerald Hill.	Explanation for delay in responding to letter. Gives family background and asks to be saved from "the disgrace of an execution".		14047	Accounts	14047
A1986	17	03	1863	Documents	Letters In	John Hall, Palmer Street, Emerald Hill.	Explanation as to why the amount of a judgement has not been received. Promise to post it the next day.		14047	Accounts	14047
A1987	21	03	1863	Documents	Letters In	Maguire H. for W. Rowe, 26 King Street, Melbourne.	Magazine subscription from the United States is due.		14047	Subscriptions	14047
A1988	31	03	1863	Documents	Letters In	I.M. Inglis, Richmond.	Advising that he will be attending on the original date organized as his engagements prevent him from changing the date. He also advises his preaching dates and venues.		14047	Lectures and classes	14047
A1989	19	10	1864	Documents	Licence	I. Mook, Chief Secretary's Office, Melbourne.	Acknowledging receipt of request to renew the licence authorizing Public Exhibitions and Entertainments, and sending the licence.		14047	Exhibitions & Displays	14047
A1990	13	11	1863	Documents	Pamphlets (Brochures)	Mr. G. Thompson, 26 Malop Street, Geelong.	Note written on a circular advertising a "Grand Prize" of two oil paintings and 16 pairs of photographs. Mr Thompson asks the Secretary to try and find subscribers.		14047	Art Union	14047
A1991	27	10	1864	Documents	Letters In	D. Hope, Batesford.	Enclosing cheque for amount owing but noting that a previous account had not been received.		14047	Accounts	14047
A1992	25	10	1864	Documents	Letters In	Mr. George Case, Old White Hart Hotel, Bourke Street, Melbourne.	Asking for the terms of the large room for 12 nights. Also wanting to know the size of the platform and the Hall's capacity.		14047	Hall booking	14047
A1993	29	10	1864	Documents	Letters In	Mr. George Case, Old White Hart Hotel, Bourke Street, Melbourne.	Enquiring about renting the Hall on different nights and asking for the capacity and what prices would be recommended for admission.		14047	Hall booking	14047
A1994	17	10	1864	Documents	Letters In	Mrs. Silverlock, Red Hill.	Advising that she will assist with the concert at the forthcoming annual Festival.		14047	Concert performances	14047
A1995	24	10	1864	Documents	Letters In	Peter Lalor, Melbourne.	Acknowledging receipt of invitation to the annual festival.		14047	Soiree	14047
A1996	28	10	1864	Documents	Letters In	G. Verdun, The Treasury	Willing to assist in any way at the Annual Festival.		14047	Soiree	14047
A1997	28	10	1864	Documents	Letters In	M. Detmola, Melbourne	A volume of Dickens and a Mining Journal have been sent to Mr Boyd, the printer. It needs to be collected.		14047	Books	14047
A1998	20	10	1864	Documents	Letters In	Frederick McCoy, Melbourne	Reply to the invitation to be present at the Annual Festival, delivered by Mr Humffray. He is unable to come during the week because of his lecturing commitments, but may be able to if it is on a Saturday.		14047	Soiree	14047
A1999	27	10	1864	Documents	Letters In	Geo Glendinning, Hon. Secretary, St Paul's Trustees, Humffray Street, Ballarat	Request that correct maintenance be done in the Hall. Last week there was an intolerable smell during the Sunday Service held in the Hall		14047	Buildings	14047
A2000	19	10	1864	Documents	Letters In	J. H. Anderson & Son, 57 Gt Collins St East, Melbourne	Reply to a request for a covered bass string for Erard Pianoforte. Unable to supply this article from either the Sydney or Melbourne shop.		14047	Fixtures & Fittings	14047
A2001	19	10	1864	Documents	Letters In	Frederick McCoy, Melbourne	Reply to invitation. Because of lecturing commitments, he is unlikely to be able to come, but will, if it is at all possible.		14047	Soiree	14047
A2002	03	01	1863	Documents	Letters In	M. K. Vale	Agrees to any amendment to the lecture on New Zealand that Mr Larry agrees to.		14047	Lectures and classes	14047
A2003	13	03	1863	Documents	Letters In	Alfred Oakey, 1 Argyle Square, Carlton, Melbourne	Thanks for sending terms for hiring the Hall.		14047	Hall booking	14047
A2004	14	03	1863	Documents	Letters In	R. H. Horne, Robe St, St Kilda	Offer to deliver two lectures which have just been delivered at The School of Arts, Sydney.The first is titled "On Insane Kings and other mad characters in History", and the second is a musical lecture entitles "On the Songs of Seven Nations", with illustrations.		14047	Lectures and classes	14047
A2005	18	03	1863	Documents	Letters In	J. W. Inglis, Richmond, Victoria	Having received the syllubus of Lectures, he is delighted with the placement of his, during the Easter break.		14047	Lectures and classes	14047
A2006	20	01	1863	Documents	Letters In	Henry Meakin, Geelong	The offer of a first class entertainment. If the Hall and a good pianoforte are provided, he will bear the cost of all other aspects. The profits should be split in half. The programme relies on the patronage of the Fire Brigades.		14047	Hall booking	14047
A2007	20	01	1863	Documents	Letters In	Henry Meakin	Programme for an evening's entertainment - A Grand Ventriloquil and Musical Entertainment entitles a "Night with Ye Geelongeese".		14047	Hall booking	14047
A2008		01	1863	Documents	Letters In	Henry Meakin, Geelong	Intention to forward tickets, posters, programmes for the Entertainment. Detailed instructions for printing, posting and advertising the evening.		14047	Hall booking	14047
A2009	21	01	1863	Documents	Letters In	Henry Meakin, Geelong	4th February is suitable for the Entertainment. If the night is a success, a second charitable evening will be given. Details for advertising in the press. One of the performers is Mr Stoneham, the first flute soloist in Victoria. A suggestion that the second night be donated to the Explorers' Monument, if it is not closed.		14047	Hall booking	14047
A2010	20	07	1863	Documents	Letters In	Secretary Gas Company, Gas Company Offices.	Reply to BMI letter of 8th inst, stating that it is not within the province of the Board of Directors to provide the necessary funds for Ceiling the large Hall of the Institute with the view of Securing its Cooperat.		14047	Buildings	14047
A2011	24	01	1863	Documents	Pamphlets (Brochures)	Geelong Mechanics' Institute	Torn part of a printed pamphlet for an Exhibition of Art, Science and Industry in the Geelong Mechanics' Institute.		14047	Exhibitions & Displays	14047
A2012	02	06	1874	Documents	Letters In	J. Wallace, Happy Valley	Request for one ticket in the Art Union - his second.		14047	Art Union	14047
A2013	02	06	1874	Documents	Letters In	Geo Louch, Fancy Goods Repository, Bridge Street, Benalla	Offer to be agent for the selling of Art Union tickets in the district of Benalla. He offers 2 referees - S. Morse Esq., Manager of the Bank of New South Wales and George Sharpe Esq., J. P., President Shire Council.		14047	Art Union	14047
A2014	03	06	1874	Documents	Letters In	William Price, Conductor, Welsh Choir, Sebastopol Hill	Because the Welsh Choir is very much reduced in numbers, they are unable to perform. Sincere apology.		14047	Concert performances	14047
A2015	03	06	1874	Documents	Letters In	B. R. Pately, Theatrical Agency, Melbourne	Reply to BMI letter of 30 May with apology re query of payment to Mrs. Pately for appearance at Theatre.		14047	Concert performances	14047
A2016	03	06	1874	Documents	Letters In	W. Hardacre, Victoria Hotel Hamolton	Request for tickets for Art Union to be sold in Hamilton district		14047	Art Union	14047
A2017	03	06	1874	Documents	Letters In	C. Berry, Melbourne	offer of 10 unframed landscapes for exhibition		14047	Exhibitions & Displays	14047
A2018	03	06	1874	Documents	Letters In	Charles Brown, C/o G. Wilson, Bridge Store, Creswick	request for 1 ticket in Art Union. Ticket No. 1037 sent.		14047	Art Union	14047
A2019	03	06	1874	Documents	Letters In	Thomas Gillett, C/o Mr. C. Harling, Coachbuilder, Amherst	request for tickets Nos. 901 and 7681 in Art Union. Nos 1036 and 1500 sent.		14047	Art Union	14047
A2020	04	06	1874	Documents	Memorandum	Telegraph Office	request to remove tables with instruments when children present		14047	Fixtures & Fittings	14047
A2021	04	06	1874	Documents	Letters In	J. McCormick, Herne Hill, Geelong	request for ticket No. 25 in Art Union		14047	Art Union	14047
A2022	04	06	1874	Documents	Letters In	C. Findlayson, Castlemaine	request for parcel of small bills for advertising re Art Union		14047	Art Union	14047
A2023	11	04	1876	Documents	Letters In	M. Rattray, St Mary's, Geelong	happy to comply with BMI request		14047	Concert performances	14047
A2024	05	06	1874	Documents	Letters In	Mr. Savage, Break O Day	request for ticket in Art Union. Ticket No 2459 sent.		14047	Art Union	14047
A2025	06	06	1874	Documents	Letters In	Alex. Vawdrey, Stawell Road, Pleasant Creek	request for ticket in Art Union		14047	Art Union	14047
A2026	06	06	1874	Documents	Letters In	James W. Sayer, Hon. Secretary, Ballarat Amateur Choral Society	request for loan of chairs for dress rehearsal at City Hall		14047	Fixtures & Fittings	14047
A2027	08	06	1874	Documents	Memorandum	L. O. Hart, Legal Manager, Auditor & Accountant, Vincent Street, Daylesford	request for appointment of Agent in Daylesford for Art Union ticket sales. Referees supplied. Notes he is a Councilor of the Borough and an ex-Mayor.		14047	Art Union	14047
A2028	08	06	1874	Documents	Letters In	Joseph Bull, C/o Haynes & Son, General Merchants, Belfast	request for ticket in Art Union, prospectus and drawing date. Ticket No 2453 sent.		14047	Art Union	14047
A2029	08	06	1874	Documents	Letters In	B. H. Stuart, C/o Postmaster, Stockyard Hill	request for ticket in Art Union, money and stamps included in letter. Ticket No. 2765 sent.		14047	Art Union	14047
A2030	09	06	1874	Documents	Letters In	William Thacher, Postmaster, Ballarat	Reply to BMI communication of 9th inst., advising that request will be complied with.		14047	Exhibitions & Displays	14047
A2031	10	06	1874	Documents	Letters In	W. H. Batten, Melbourne	requesting acceptance of rental of room for period of 8 weeks at the Royal Mail Hotel, cnr. Bourke & Swanston Street for sale of Art Union Tickets. Request that Mrs. Fox be engaged.		14047	Art Union	14047
A2032	10	06	1874	Documents	Memorandum	D. C. Carr, Carr & Sons, Window Blind Manufacturers, Spring Street, Melbourne	inability to accept engagement		14047	Exhibitions & Displays	14047
A2033	11	06	1874	Documents	Letters In	W. H. Batten, 135 Swanston Street, Melbourne	dismayed at objection of proposed rental premises. Suggestion of alternative premises near Hosie's Bathing Establishment		14047	Art Union	14047
A2034	11	06	1874	Documents	Telegram	Rosina Carandini, 2 Glouster Terrace, St. Kilda	increase in fee for service after 17th week re Fine Arts Exhibition		14047	Exhibitions & Displays	14047
A2035	11	06	1874	Documents	Letters In	J. B. Peterson, Carlisle @ Garden Gully, Sandhurst	request for three tickets in Art Union. Tickets Nos 2456, 2476, 2465.		14047	Art Union	14047
A2036	12	06	1874	Documents	Telegram	Wm. A. Orr., Clunes Telegram for J. L. Ballantyne Esq., London Chartered Bank	declining invitation		14047	Exhibitions & Displays	14047
A2037	12	06	1874	Documents	Letters In	John Harwood, 8 Collins St. West, Melbourne	suggestion for advertisement re entertainment		14047	Concert performances	14047
A2038	21	05	1874	Documents	Letters In	H. Morgan, Morgan's Hotel, Doveton Street, Ballarat	Due to sore throat Miss Morgan unable to fulfil request		14047	Concert performances	14047
A2039	13	06	1874	Documents	Letters In	W. I. Brown, Musk Creek	request for 2 Art Union tickets. Ticket Nos 2466, 2467.		14047	Art Union	14047
A2040	13	06	1874	Documents	Letters In	G. T. Rastrick, Pharmaceutical Chemist, Medical Hall, Main Street, Maldon	request for 2 tickets in Art Union. Ticket Nos. 2301, 2325		14047	Art Union	14047
A2041	13	06	1874	Documents	Letters In	Mr. D. Brewster, Portland	Notification has distributed handbills for Art Union and has promises for 26 tickets.		14047	Art Union	14047
A2042	13	06	1874	Documents	Letters In	John Rattray, Main Road, Ballarat East	apology re discourteous behaviour at Promenade Concert when programme was altered and stating his reasons why he exchanged places with Mrs Empson and presented his Solo before her Comic.		14047	Concert performances	14047
A2043	18	05	1874	Documents	Memorandum	William Vance, Stock and Share Broker, Commercial Street, Stawell	Tickets can be placed here for sale		14047	Art Union	14047
A2044	13	06	1874	Documents	Memorandum	H. G. Appleford, "Express " Office, Dunolly	request for Art Union ticket. Ticket No 2302.		14047	Art Union	14047
A2045	15.	06	1874	Documents	Letters In	E. Few, Geelong	request for more books re Art Union		14047	Art Union	14047
A2046	15	06	1874	Documents	Letters In	William George, 6 Lyons Street South, Ballarat	offering entertainment		14047	Concert performances	14047
A2047	15	06	1874	Documents	Letters In	M. Bignell, Royal Hotel, Deniliquin	forwarding cheque re sale of Art Union tickets and requesting additional book of tickets		14047	Art Union	14047
A2048	15	06	1874	Documents	Letters In	W. H. Batten, Bourke Street East, Melbourne To: F.M. Claxton, Esq, BMI, Ballaarat	engagement of entertainers - 'Lambles',at rate of Ten Pounds ten shillings for a period of 4 nights and request to direct mail to 135 Swanston Street. request for photographs and advertising bills		14047	Concert performances	14047
A2049	15	06	1874	Documents	Letters In	J. C. Foyle, Amherst	request for ticket No. 2044 in Art Union. Ticket No 2303.		14047	Art Union	14047
A2050	15	06	1874	Documents	Memorandum	C. F. Lewis, 'Mercury' Office, St. Arnaud	request for one ticket in Art Union. Ticket No 1498.		14047	Art Union	14047
A2051	-	05	1874	Documents	Inventories	Ballarat Mechanics Institute	Inventory of Paintings and other Works of Art for Insurance, value over 10 pounds. 179 pictures valued at 2,000 pounds.		14047	Exhibitions & Displays	14047
A2052	27	06	1874	Documents	Letters In	Wm Musgrove, 37 Sturt Street, Ballarat	Request for different Art Union material to be displayed in window		14047	Art Union	14047
A2053	27	06	1874	Documents	Telegram	John J Buckland, Geelong	Enquiry regarding lost cuffs with gold links		14047	Reports	14047
A2054	27	06	1874	Documents	Letters In	John Rossiter, Editor and Proprietor, The Kilmore Standard	Acknowledgement of request to advertise Fine Arts Exhibition to be held in the Mechanics' Institute, Ballarat. Advertisement attached.		14047	Exhibitions & Displays	14047
A2055	21	06	1874	Documents	Letters Out	W.H. Batten to: J. Oakmanby	Request for payment of monies plus expenses paid for railway fare.		14047	Concert performances	14047
A2056	26	06	1874	Documents	Letters In	W. Pullard, Maidstone	Request for Art Union prospectus.		14047	Art Union	14047
A2057	26	06	1874	Documents	Letters In	G. Panton, Geelong	Enquiry re exhibiting a painting in the Art Union exhibition.		14047	Exhibitions & Displays	14047
A2058	26	06	1874	Documents	Letters In	J. Rossiter, Standard Office, Kilmore	Re advertisement for Art Union exhibition and a request for handbills.		14047	Art Union	14047
A2059	26	06	1874	Documents	Letters In	Commonwealth Bank of Australasia, Camperdown	Re sale of Art Union Exhibition tickets		14047	Art Union	14047
A2060	26	06	1874	Documents	Memorandum	W.H. Batten, 70 Bourke Street East, Melbourne To: F.M. Claxton Esq	Notification of arrival of Barry O'Neil and proposal to engagement him if he will take 25 pounds for 12 nights.		14047	Concert performances	14047
A2061	25	06	1874	Documents	Letters Out	W.H. Batten, Bourke Street East, Melbourne To: F.M. Claxton Esq	Re: Art Union Exhibits and design of Vase and when ready for exhibition. Queries regarding Knight's photograph of himself and Electric Apparatus and whether paintings have been received.		14047	Exhibitions & Displays	14047
A2062	25	06	1874	Documents	Memorandum	R. Maxwell & Co., Auctioneers, Ryrie Street, Geelong	Receipts for Art Union tickets. Book Nos4801 to 4825.		14047	Art Union	14047
A2063	24	06	1874	Documents	Telegram	W.H. Batten To: F.M. Claxton Esq., Mechanics Institute	Re: charge of 12 pound weekly for Thatcher performance not worth it.		14047	Concert performances	14047
A2064	24	06	1874	Documents	Telegram	T.W. Bush, Maryborough	Committee arrangements		14047	Committees	14047
A2065	24	06	1874	Documents	Letters In	W. Warden, Belmont House, Drummond Street, Carlton, Melbourne	request for information re Art Union.		14047	Art Union	14047
A2066	24	06	1874	Documents	Memorandum	R. Maxwell & Co., Auctioneers, Ryrie Street, Geelong	Request for book re "Art Union to be held at the Ballaarat Mechanics' Institute"		14047	Art Union	14047
A2067	24	06	1874	Documents	Letters Out	W.H. Batten, Bourke Street East, Melbourne TO; F.M. Claxton, Esq.,	Does not feel that a charge of 12 pounds per week for concert performance by Mrs Thatcher worth it.		14047	Concert performances	14047
A2068	23	06	1874	Documents	Letters In	S.D. Hodgson, Darlington	One pound enclosed for Art Union Ticket. Ticket No 3689.		14047	Art Union	14047
A2069	23	06	1874	Documents	Letters In	James Railton	Art Union ticket. Ticket No 2311.		14047	Art Union	14047
A2070	23	06	1874	Documents	Letters In	Charles Donnolly, Black Boy, Tasmania	Art Union ticket. Ticket No 2312.		14047	Art Union	14047
A2071	2306	06	1874	Documents	Memorandum	William J. Vance, Stock & Share Broker, Commercial Street, Stawell	Cheque of 23 pounds 15 shillings for book of Art Union tickets		14047	Art Union	14047
A2072	27	06	1874	Documents	Memorandum	R. Musgrove, Branch Office, Mechanics' Institute Fine Arts Distribution, No. 37 Sturt Street, Ballarat	A suggestion that the service in the window should be changed this evening, because people have noticed that it was the same set which was given away last Saturday.		14047	Advertisement	14047
A2073	23	06	1874	Documents	Memorandum	Walter Duncan, General Storekeeper, Ballan, Barry's Reef, Blackwood	A cheque is enclosed for nine pounds for nine tickets in the Grand Art Union. Ticket Nos. 3678-3686.		14047	Art Union	14047
A2074	23	06	1874	Documents	Letters In	W. H. Batten, Melbouirne	Mr Batten is reporting on people able to perform in Ballarat. Lascelles does not care to sing in character. Bardwell's photographs could be used to advertise. "Mr Downs at Hawkes Bros. Geelong is an excellent singer and could come up any night you like to ask him." Martin Gullan is a good step dancer		14047	Concert performances	14047
A2075	22	06	1874	Documents	Letters In	T. Porter, Post Office, Smythesdale	Request for one ticket for Art Union drawing		14047	Art Union	14047
A2076	22	06	1874	Documents	Letters In	W.H. Batten	Reporting of criticism in "The Telegraph" and perhaps "The Age" newspapers and arranging with Mrs. Fox for performing for twelve nights for a fee of sixteen pounds and contact with Mr. Lascelles for solo performance and duet		14047	Concert performances	14047
A2077	22	06	1874	Documents	Letters In	Charles Moxon, Black Boy, Fingal, Tasmania	Request for one ticket in the Grand Distribution of Works of Art. Ticket No. 2313		14047	Art Union	14047
A2078	22	06	1874	Documents	Letters In	T. White, Ballaarat	letter declining permission to use the writer's piano by the BMI		14047	Concert performances	14047
A2079	22	06	1874	Documents	Letters In	G. A. Chalmers, Manager, London Chartered Bank of Australia, Ballarat	request that the "Building Account" will be in credit on the day of the half-yearly balance. At present the general account is in credit 106 pounds 2/2		14047	Accounts	14047
A2080	22	06	1874	Documents	Letters In	D. Brewster, Portland	enclosed bank draft for 23 pounds fifteen shillings requesting ten extra tickets		14047	Art Union	14047
A2081	22	06	1874	Documents	Telegram	T.W. Bush, Maryborough	request for Hall for Madame Cora for three weeks		14047	Hall booking	14047
A2082	20	06	1874	Documents	Letters In	J.W. Carroll, Draper & Outfitter, Foster Street, Sale	request for two tickets for The Grand Distribution of Works of Art. Ticket Nos 3687, 3688		14047	Art Union	14047
A2083	19	06	1874	Documents	Letters In	Henry C. Webb, Post office, Piggoreet	letter requesting information re tickets for Art Union		14047	Art Union	14047
A2084	19	06	1874	Documents	Letters In	J.H. Denham, Agent, Craigs Hotel, Lydiard Street, Ballarat	offering services of the Australian Variety Troupe Co. to perform a new burlesque entitled "The Enchanted Fairy" or "The wretched Monster". Only performed in Mechanics' Institute, Sebastopol. See account in today's 'Courier'.		14047	Concert performances	14047
A2085	18	06	1874	Documents	Letters In	R.W. Dalton, Cobb & Co. Office, Geelong	offering services as agent for the Art Union with the intention of selling tickets in the small townships west of Geelong. He offer I.B. Brayton, esq. Cobb & Co. office as referee.		14047	Art Union	14047
A2086	18	06	1874	Documents	Letters In	W.E. Morris, Break of Day.	request ofr one ticket for Art union lottery. Ticket No 2756		14047	Art Union	14047
A2087	18	06	1874	Documents	Letters In	G.T. Rastrick, Pharmaceutical Chemist, Medical hall, Main Street, Maldon.	received book of tickets for Art Union.		14047	Art Union	14047
A2088	17	06	1874	Documents	Letters In	E. Lazarus & Co., 30 Swanston Street South, Melbourne	letter acknowledging receipt of BMI letter of 15th inst enclosing cheque		14047	Accounts	14047
A2089	17	06	1874	Documents	Letters In	C. Imtason, Mechanics' Institute, Castlemaine	Cheque for 30 pounds - Art Union tickets sold.		14047	Art Union	14047
A2090	17	06	1874	Documents	Telegram	W. H. Batten, Melbourne	"You have Harwood's letter with draft advertisement"		14047	Advertisement	14047
A2091	17	06	1874	Documents	Letters In	George Coppin, Richmond	Miss Winston is engaged at the Opera House and it is not clear when Mr Lyster could spare her.		14047	Concert performances	14047
A2092	16	06	1874	Documents	Memorandum	Davey Brothers, Machinery & Iron Merchants, 135 Mair Street West, Ballarat.	Offer to BMI Committee of Water Engine at net cost of 11 pounds as a Prize.		14047	Art Union	14047
A2093	16	06	1874	Documents	Letters In	H.S. Marshal, c/o G. Haynes & Son, Belfast, Port Fairy	Request for details of Art Union and offer to dispose of tickets.		14047	Art Union	14047
A2094	16	06	1874	Documents	Letters In	G. Ford, City Clerk, Town Hall, City of Ballaarat	City Council medal gained at the London International Exhibition, to be exhibited at the Fine Arts Exhibition.		14047	Exhibitions & Displays	14047
A2095	16	06	1874	Documents	Letters In	J. Tynan, Carrisbrook	Request for Art Union ticket. Ticket No. 2306		14047	Art Union	14047
A2096	15	06	1874	Documents	Letters In	John Pratt, c/o A.W. Foster, Beechworth	Request for details of Art Union		14047	Art Union	14047
A2097	16	06	1874	Documents	Letters In	C. Finlayson, Castlemaine.	Request for Art Union ticket books		14047	Art Union	14047
A2098	16	06	1874	Documents	Letters In	G.T. Rastrick, Pharmaceutical Chemist, Medical Hall, Main Street, Maldon	Acknowledging receipt of 2 tickets for Art Union and request for one book.		14047	Letters In	14047
A2099	15	06	1874	Documents	Letters In	E.B. Learmonth, Ettrick, Heywood	Payment for purchase of 2 Art Union tickets		14047	Art Union	14047
A2100	06	07	1874	Documents	Letters In	D. Brewster, Portland	Forwarding cheque for sale of Art Union Tickets 10 pounds.		14047	Art Union	14047
A2101	09	07	1874	Documents	Letters In	W.H. Batten, Melbourne	Awaiting news of Vase for Art Union Prize noting the importance of public confidence. Encloses details of Milner & Down Songs also Raynor's list of Dances etc. Refers to attached memo made by Kemp re Art Union.		14047	Art Union	14047
A2102	10	07	1874	Documents	Memorandum	E.S. Gutteridge, Bookseller, Stationer & Newsagent, Walhalla	Confirming sale of 50 tickets in Art Union and will send cheque. Request details of arrangements for delivery of prizes for ticket holders.		14047	Art Union	14047
A2103	10	07	1874	Documents	Letters In	John O'Neill, St. Arnaud	Request for Art Union ticket. Ticket No 3065		14047	Art Union	14047
A2104	09	07	1874	Documents	Memorandum	R. Maxwell & Co., (Late M.S. Levy), Auctioneers, Commission Agents and Accountants, Ryrie Street, Geelong	Has sold 5 tickets for Art Union, and has got up a Proprietary Company of 20. At present has 17 members names.		14047	Art Union	14047
A2105	10	17	1874	Documents	Letters In	H. Disanty, Kyneton	Request for another book of 25 tickets for the Art Union. Has already sold one full book. Requests a photo of the Vase.		14047	Art Union	14047
A2106	10	07	1874	Documents	Correspondence	J. E. Tower, Albion Hotel, Eldorado.	Request for one ticket in the Art Union. Ticket No 3063		14047	Art Union	14047
A2107	10	07	1874	Documents	Memorandum	W.H. Batten, Secretary, Ballaarat Mechanics' Institute, 70 Bourke Street East, Melbourne	A small discount has been allowed to Summerscales on paper because of the large amount purchased. The remaining quantity should get the full three pence per pound.		14047	Art Union	14047
A2108	10	07	1874	Documents	Letters In	N. Tatehell, Royal Hotel, Inglenoon	Sixteen tickets distributed. Encloses guarantee and assumes the remuneration is 5 per cent		14047	Art Union	14047
A2109	10	07	1874	Documents	Memorandum	W.H. Batten, Secretary, Ballaarat Mechanics' Institute, 70 Bourke Street East, Melbourne	Visited Edwards, who was pleasant, but did not wish to dispose of tickets. Will come up on Monday, as by then everything will be arranged to start up-country. We must have a condition that we get the Mint Assay for the Vase.		14047	Art Union	14047
A2110	10	07	1874	Documents	Memorandum	W.H. Batten, Secretary, Ballaarat Mechanics' Institute, 70 Bourke Street East, Melbourne	We should get a Statutory Declaration, or at least a letter, from Sleep that the Vase is in progress - and then advertise the fact. The Courier is matching The Star for costs - 10 pounds		14047	Art Union	14047
A2111	10	07	1874	Documents	Letters In	W.H.. Batten, Secretary, Ballaarat Mechanics' Institute, 70 Bourke Street East, Melbourne.	Very anxious about the Vase. It would be wise to get designs for 2nd, 3rd and 4th prizes from Edwards, agreeing to pay him so much for the designs. Edward of the White Hart Hotel will not undertake to sell tickets. Have received communication from Adelaide. Have not seen Forrester about the Tumbler business.		14047	Art Union	14047
A2112	11	07	1874	Documents	Letters In	Edwin Baker, Railway Station, Wodonga	Request for one ticket in the Fine Art Union. Ticket No 4514		14047	Art Union	14047
A2113	11	07	1874	Documents	Letters In	Thomas Hitchins, Post Office, Matlock	Request for one ticket in the Art Union.		14047	Art Union	14047
A2114	11	07	1874	Documents	Letters In	J. N. Peebles, The Colonial Bank of Australia, Camperdown	Request for 5 Art Union tickets - non-consecutive numbers - to be sent to Mr Donald McColl, Mount Fyans, Darlington.		14047	Art Union	14047
A2115	12	07	1874	Documents	Letters In	James Elliott, Head Teacher, State School, Dunkeld	Request for one ticket. It would be appreciated if the list of successful numbers could be published in the "Hamilton Spectator".		14047	Art Union	14047
A2116	13	07	1874	Documents	Letters In	William Henry Collings, Ararat Flour Mill Co., Ararat	Request for one ticket in Art Union. Ticket No 4515		14047	Art Union	14047
A2117	13	07	1874	Documents	Letters In	Thomas Armstrong, Post Office, Wharparilla, Nr Echuca	Request for one ticket in Art Union. Ticket No 4513		14047	Art Union	14047
A2118	13	07	1874	Documents	Letters In	Henry Sutton, Bairnsdale, Gippsland, Victoria	Request for one ticket in Art Union, enclosed Post Order 1 pound. Ticket No 4517		14047	Art Union	14047
A2119	13	07	1874	Documents	Letters In	C. Crisp, "Express Office", Bacchus Marsh	Given that the Art Union is advertised in many papers inferior to the "Express", he has been expecting a letter from the BMI.		14047	Art Union	14047
A2120	13	07	1874	Documents	Letters In	A. Hacker	Request for one ticket in Art Union. Ticket No 3064		14047	Art Union	14047
A2121	13	07	1874	Documents	Memorandum	W.H. Batten, Secretary, Ballaarat Mechanics' Institute, 70 Bourke Street East, Melbourne	An agreement has been reached with Mr Sleep. No chance of the Guards, as they go to Adelaide as soon as their present engagement finishes.		14047	Art Union	14047
A2122	13	07	1874	Documents	Letters In	Thomas Johnston, St Enochs	Request for three tickets in Art Union - one each for Thomas Johnston, Dougal McGregor and Mrs J. T. Pearce.		14047	Art Union	14047
A2123	13	07	1874	Documents	Letters In	Secretary, Mechanics Institute & Free Library, McCrae Street, Sandhurst	Cheque enclosed for one ticket in Art Union.		14047	Art Union	14047
A2124	13	07	1874	Documents	Memorandum	Davey Brothers, 135 Mair Street West, Ballaarat	"Gentlemen - Please advise us to your intentions regarding the small water engine as of course it is not improving by constant wear and tear, and if you cannot see your way to purchase it, we(?) must return it at once."		14047	Buildings	14047
A2125	13	07	1874	Documents	Letters In	John Scanlon, Bellview Hotel, Newlyn via Creswick	Request for one ticket in the Art Union for himself, and one for Archibald Hay, also of the Bellview Hotel.		14047	Art Union	14047
A2126	13	07	1874	Documents	Letters In	J. Fhuren, Drysdale.	Request for one ticket in Art Union for Master Harold Lillchin(?)		14047	Art Union	14047
A2127	13	07	1874	Documents	Letters In	E. Few, Geelong	Enclosing cheque for 47 pounds 10 shillings - sale of 50 tickets less the 5% allowed to agent.		14047	Art Union	14047
A2128	14	07	1874	Documents	Letters In	R. W. Dalton, Geelong	Cheque for tickets sold and names of subscribers for Art Union.		14047	Art Union	14047
A2129	1607	07	1874	Documents	Letters In	M .M. Donald, Darlington	Cheque for One pound one shilling for Art Union Ticket		14047	Art Union	14047
A2130	16	07	1874	Documents	Letters In	Mrs. Connell, Woodlands, Casterton	Mrs. Long presents her compliments to Mrs. Gittings and request Art Union Ticket		14047	Art Union	14047
A2131	18	07	1874	Documents	Letters In	E. S. Gutheridge, Walhalia	Forwarding cheque for Forty seven pounds seven shillings for Art Union Tickets		14047	Art Union	14047
A2132	13	07	1874	Documents	Letters In	J. Adamson, Bank of Victoria, Merino	stating that he could only hopefully dispose of 1/2 dozen tickets at most in Art Union		14047	Art Union	14047
A2133	18	07	1874	Documents	Letters In	Manager, London Chartered Bank of Australia, Maryborough	acknowledging receipt of only one book of Art Union Tickets		14047	Art Union	14047
A2134	14	07	1874	Documents	Letters In	J. Chalmers, Manager, London Chartered Bank of Australia, Ballarat	Reminder of arrangement terms for overdraft of Three hundred pounds initial expenses connected with Art Union		14047	Art Union	14047
A2135	14	07	1874	Documents	Receipts	The Ballarat Courier (Bateman Clark & Co)	account for 3 months advertising - large notice - Twelve pounds		14047	Advertisement	14047
A2136	14	07	1874	Documents	Memorandum	John Dunn, Mitchells' Buildings, Sturt Street, Ballarat	reply to enquiry re sale of Art Union tickets		14047	Art Union	14047
A2137	14	07	1874	Documents	Memorandum	M. Jacobson, General Storekeeper, Corop and Pine Grove	Request for 2 tickets for Art Union		14047	Art Union	14047
A2138	14	07	1874	Documents	Letters In	J. Neilson, Rokewood	Request for one ticket (odd number preferred) in Art Union		14047	Art Union	14047
A2139	14	07	1874	Documents	Letters In	Peter Callander, Riverina Hotal, Echuca	request for one ticket in Art Union		14047	Art Union	14047
A2140	14	07	1874	Documents	Letters In	W. J. Grimley, Sandhurst	requesting approval for appointment of Mr. Grimley as canvassing collector for Art Union ticket sales. If appointment approved, a small advertisement in Bendigo Advertiser is suggested.		14047	Art Union	14047
A2141	14	07	1874	Documents	Letters In	J. H. Fotheringham, Wangaratta	forwarding cheque for Forty seven poinds ten shillings A/c 50 tickets sold in Art Union and requesting further two (2) books.		14047	Art Union	14047
A2142	14	07	1874	Documents	Memorandum	F. M. Claxton of Scotts Hotel	requesting instructions re price offered for Musical Box. suggesting that 200 photos - 100 to be posted to Melbourne with 25 at a time and 100 for country towns at price of 30 to 35 shillings per hundred		14047	Art Union	14047
A2143	14	07	1874	Documents	Letters In	C. A. Bain, Ararat	advising that book of Art Union Tickets returned		14047	Art Union	14047
A2144	15	97	1874	Documents	Memorandum	Mr. Duthie	advising that memo for Two pounds ten shillings agreed price for advertising in Geelong Advertiser has been misplaced. arrangements made for 10,000 printed sheets at four shillings per 1000		14047	Advertisement	14047
A2145	15	07	1874	Documents	Memorandum	W. H. Newlands, Castlemaine	forwarding 1 book Art Union tickets		14047	Art Union	14047
A2146				Documents	Letters In	Octavia Nesbitt	requesting that money to which Mr. Nesbitt is entitled be given to Mr. Bruin		14047	Staff	14047
A2147	15	07	1874	Documents	Letters In	J. J. Daniels, (Vocalist) Gordon	Advising that fully engaged until 23rd July and appearance date for Ballarat has been advised to Mr. Bardwell. Posters can be obtained from Mr. Boyd, Printer, Sturt Street, Ballarat.		14047	Concert performances	14047
A2148	15	07	1874	Documents	Letters In	W. H. Musgrove, Art Union Office, Sturt Street, Ballarat	suggesting that programmes for evening entertainment be placed in window of office and also distributed to customers and enquiries.		14047	Concert performances	14047
A2149	15	07	1874	Documents	Memorandum	F. M. Claxton, Ballarat	recommending Music box for a Twenty pound prize and Mechanical Group of three figurines for a Fifteen pound prize		14047	Art Union	14047
A2150	15	07	1874	Documents	Memorandum	S. Ackman, Mechanics Institute, Ballarat	enclosing cheque for Two hundred pounds and promising cheque for Three hundred pounds following week - matters arranged with Bank for future remittance		14047	Accounts	14047
A2151	15	07	1874	Documents	Letters In	W. H. Comyns, Blackwood	enclosing blocks of tickets Nos. 851/75 together with draft on Bank of Australasia for Twenty three (23) pounds fifteen (15) shillings in payment		14047	Art Union	14047
A2152	26	06	1879	Documents	Letters Out	Sydney Gibbons Esq	enquiry whether he would be able to give a lecture to the members of the Institute during the winter season.		14047	Lecture booking	14047
A2153	23	03	1861	Documents	Letters Out	Rev. H.C. Maher	advising No.1 classroom available on 1st Tuesday of each month at a cost of 5 shillings a meeting.		14047	Lecture booking	14047
A2154	23	03	1861	Documents	Newspaper Items	Copy of newspapers supplied to the BMI	list of newspapers and costs, supplied to the BMI by Agent		14047	Library	14047
A2155	15	07	1874	Documents	Letters In	R. W. Musgrove, Ballaarat	enclosing Thirty three (33) pounds and advising that receipt will be given by bearer for account as requested		14047	Accounts	14047
A2156	16	07	1874	Documents	Letters In	J. W. Wemyss, Water Supply Office, Geelong	requesting ticket no 5349 in Art Union		14047	Art Union	14047
A2157	16	07	1874	Documents	Letters In	F. M. Claxton	advice from Mr. Batten as to his whereabouts - Wangaratta, Beechworth, Albury and Wagga Wagga		14047	Staff	14047
A2158	16	07	1874	Documents	Letters In	William I. Gordon, Taradale	forwarding cheque for Eighteen (18) pounds one (1) shilling for sold Art Union tickets		14047	Art Union	14047
A2159	16	07	1874	Documents	Letters In	J. Rossiter, Kilmore	writer stating sales of tickets slow and discussing advertisement for same in "The Standard" newspaper.		14047	Advertisement	14047
A2160	16	07	1874	Documents	Letters In	H. Duigan, Koriot.	writer acknowledging receipt of book of tickets for sale for Art Union and requesting a copy of his account to date.		14047	Art Union	14047
A2161		07	1874	Documents	Letters In	A. Marshall	letter discussing band and band members Brown, Raynor, Emanuel, Lascelles for week of performances.		14047	Concert performances	14047
A2162	16	07	1874	Documents	Letters In	J. Madden Killarney.	writer requesting one ticket for Art Union.		14047	Art Union	14047
A2163	16	97	1874	Documents	Letters In	N.H. Hooper, Deniliquin.	writer requesting one ticket for Art Union.		14047	Art Union	14047
A2164	16	07	1874	Documents	Letters In	J.S. Lyon, Scarsdale.	writer sending block of tickets sold and requesting another.		14047	Art Union	14047
A2165	16	07	1874	Documents	Memorandum	From W.S. Kemp to F. Claxton, President	discussing fee for Miss Florence Bassett and asking her is she would consider a lesser amount - initial fee eighteen pounds eighteen shillings.		14047	Concert performances	14047
A2166	16	07	1874	Documents	Letters In	John Roberts, Queen Street, Cobblers.	letter apologising for his non-appearance at concert - date 16/07/1874.		14047	Concert performances	14047
A2167	17	07	1874	Documents	Letters In	From W.S. Kemp to F. Claxton.	writer advising sales ot tickets to date and warning F. Claxton of the character of Allison.		14047	Art Union	14047
A2168	13	07	1874	Documents	Letters In	F.C. Downes, Sandhurst.	letter acknowledging receipt of circular.		14047	Advertisement	14047
A2169	17	07	1874	Documents	Letters In	B. H. Pearon, Malmsbury	request for two tickets for Art Union.		14047	Art Union	14047
A2170	17	07	1874	Documents	Letters In	J.R. Thomas, Break O Day.	writer requesting one ticket for Art Union.		14047	Art Union	14047
A2171	17	07	1874	Documents	Letters In	W.H. Batten to F. Claxton	writer canvassing in the Benalla, Wangaratta, Albury and Wagga Wagga areas for agents to sell Art Union tickets.		14047	Art Union	14047
A2172	17	07	1874	Documents	Letters In	C. Klug, Hamilton	letter enclosing cheque for tickets sold and requesting payment of commission - Art Union.		14047	Art Union	14047
A2173	17	07	1874	Documents	Telegram	W.S. Kemp to F. Claxton	requesting authority for Ackman to appoint agents and should he Ackman see Girards authorised agent.		14047	Art Union	14047
A2174	17	07	1874	Documents	Letters In	E.S. Long, Echuca	request and payment for one ticket - Art Union.		14047	Art Union	14047
A2175	17	07	1874	Documents	Letters In	R. Ford, Secretary Local Board of Health, Town Hall, City of Ballaarat.	letter forwarding copy of extract of a letter from the Central Board of Health relating to insufficent egress provided in the large room.		14047	Buildings	14047
A2176	18	07	1874	Documents	Letters In	E. Blake, Ballan	requesting another book of tickets for Art Union		14047	Art Union	14047
A2177	18	07	1874	Documents	Letters In	E. Few, Geelong.	writer enclosing cheque for forty seven pounds and ten shillings for tickets sold and requesting more books as he anticipates more sales.		14047	Art Union	14047
A2178	18	07	1874	Documents	Letters In	John Thomas, Maryborough.	request and payment of five pounds for five tickets for Art Union.		14047	Art Union	14047
A2179	18	07	1874	Documents	Letters In	From W.S. Kemp to A. Marshall	advising Mr. Joseph Jones taking 20 book s to Ballarat for stamping, also notes the appearance and disapproval of Mr. Allison re the "Girard".		14047	Art Union	14047
A2180	20	07	1874	Documents	Letters In	From W.S. Kemp to F. Claxton.	request from Mr. Jarrett for return of his painting by "Girard" immediately as he intends to exhibit same to the Victorian Art Exhibition.		14047	Exhibitions & Displays	14047
A2181	02	03	1874	Documents	Pamphlets (Brochures)	BMI pamphlet	advertising tours of building, basement and archives Sunday 4th and 11th March.		14047	Exhibitions & Displays	14047
A2182	21	10	1875	Documents	Memorandum	From W.H. Batten to Superintendent, Penal Department, Pentridge.	requesting the committee be advised of costing and delivery of matting manufactured by the department. Reply from Acting Superintendent dated 22/10/1875 advising cost and delivery on back of BMI memorandum.		14047	Fixtures & Fittings	14047
A2183	29	10	1875	Documents	Memorandum	G.F. Fowler, Export Agent, London, England.	advising of receipt of draft of ten pounds received September 6.		14047	Receipt	14047
A2184	07	11	1875	Documents	Letters In	Frank Curzon, Victoria Chambers, Yorkshire Union of Mechanics Institutes, Leeds, U.K.	sending with this letter comprehensive Report and advising will answer questions re respect to 150 Institutes.		14047	Reports	14047
A2185	17	11	1875	Documents	Reports	James B. McInis and John F. Spillman, Auditors' Report, November, 1875	advising Report of BMI's Books and Accounts for the quarter ending 31/10/1875		14047	Accounts	14047
A2186	26	11	1875	Documents	Letters In	(?) Apollo Hall, Melbourne	The Bursen Troupe are engaged up to Cristmas but will be glad to hear from you after that time.		14047	Concert performances	14047
A2187	29	11	1875	Documents	Letters In	Andrew Berry, Secretary to the Committee, Trinity Independent Church, Ballarat.	acknowledging receipt of letter stating charge for hall would be reduced by 30% and asking to be excused for a further 10% considering they are a church.		14047	Hall booking	14047
A2188	01	12	1875	Documents	Letters In	Clifford Willard, Willards Wanderings, Melbourne.	acknowledging receipt of memorandum re Mr. Willard's visit to Ballarat.		14047	Library	14047
A2189	01	12	1875	Documents	Letters In	H. Wilkins, 57 Elgin Street, Carlton	Minstrel Concert arrangements		14047	Concert performances	14047
A2190	03	12	1875	Documents	Letters In	Charles Bright, Jolimont, Melbourne	Offfer to present lecture on 'Yankee Humour'.		14047	Lecture booking	14047
A2191	04	12	1875	Documents	Letters In	Charles Bright, Jolimont, Melbourne	Lecture on 'Yankee Humour' , agreement of suggested date Christmas Eve and details of fee of 5 pounds 5 shillings and expenses.		14047	Lecture booking	14047
A2192	07	12	1875	Documents	Letters In	H. Wilkins, 57 Elgin Street, Carlton	Terms offered for concert performance not acceptable and looking at alternative options.		14047	Concert performances	14047
A2193			1875	Documents	Letters In	Charles Bright, Jolimont, Melbourne	Cannot present 'Yankee Humour' lecture on Christmas Eve but suggest early January.		14047	Lecture booking	14047
A2194	09	12	1875	Documents	Letters In	R.W. Cary, Musical Director, Rathdowne Street, Carlton	Offer of a 'Female Troupe' to perform Christmas concert.		14047	Concert performances	14047
A2195	11	12	1875	Documents	Letters In	Athenaum and Mechanics' Institute, Dunedin	Detailed reply to queries in circular received from BMI, i.e. membership numbers and fees, revenue, Library hours etc.		14047	Constitution (Rules)	14047
A2196	11	12	1875	Documents	Letters In	Education Department, Melbourne, Victoria	Annual Report of Education Department for the year 1875 not yet printed but will be forwarded to BMI as requested as soon as published.		14047	Reports	14047
A2197	13	12	1875	Documents	Letters In	Charles S. Burrows, Secretary, Ballarat District Hospital Inc	Application for use of Lecture Room for Annual Meeting of Governors and contributors.		14047	Room booking	14047
A2198	16	12	1875	Documents	Letters In	Thomas Meyfield, Hon Secretary, Stawell Fine Arts Exhibition Committee	Return to BMI, 4 cases and 2 parcels of exhibits loaned for Stawell Fine Arts Exhibition.		14047	Exhibitions & Displays	14047
A2199	22	12	1875	Documents	Letters In	Sydney Mechanics' School of Arts, Sydney	Request for details of arrangements made by BMI to admit members to entertainment., and details of fees paid and hire of hall.		14047	Constitution (Rules)	14047
A2200	22	10	1875	Documents	Memorandum	Samuel Mullen, Bookseller, 55 & 57 Collins Street East, Melbourne	Detailed memorandum request for payment of 32 pounds 2 shillings and 6 pence.		14047	Accounts	14047
A2201	22	12	1875	Documents	Memorandum	Samuel Mullen, Bookseller, 55 & 57 Collins Street East, Melbourne	Memorandum re payment of account.		14047	Accounts	14047
A2202	17	12	1875	Documents	Memorandum	B.W. Wheatland, Secretary, Mechanics; Institute, Geelong to N. Batten	memorandum re receiving circulars relative to proposed exhibition and publicity of same.		14047	Advertisement	14047
A2203	23	12	1875	Documents	Letters In	B.W. Wheatland, Mechanics' Institute, Geelong.	letter asking Mr. Batten if it possible to postpone Exhibition as the date will clash with the "Inter Colonial" exhibition already advertised in the newspapers and in circulars distributed.		14047	Exhibitions & Displays	14047
A2204	10	11	1875	Documents	Letters In	Atkinson, Trinity Parsonage	acknowledging receipt of letter re cost for hiring of hall.		14047	Hall booking	14047
A2205	15	11	1875	Documents	Letters In	Mr. Wilkins, 57 Elgin Street, Carlton.	letter advising Minstral Company available now; a company of nine including Johnny Cowan would cost from one pound to forty pounds per week.		14047	Concert performances	14047
A2206	04	01	1875	Documents	Letters In	Margaret Smith, 47 Eyre Street, Ballarat.	letter objecting to ladies been prohibited to reading "The Argus" newspaper but also having to stand to read other newspapers..		14047	Letters In	14047
A2207	14	01	1876	Documents	Letters In	Secretary, Mechanics Institute, Castlemaine.	letter asking for confirmation of Mr. C.A.P. Jones capacity for the position of managing an Art Exhibition.		14047	Exhibitions & Displays	14047
A2208	18	01	1876	Documents	Letters In	Chas. Burrows, Secretary, Ballarat District Hospital, Incorporated.	letter thanking committee for the use of the lecture room.		14047	Room booking	14047
A2209	23	01	1876	Documents	Letters In	J.T. Thompson, Stork Family Hotel, 12,14 & 16 Armstrong Street, Ballarat.	letter advising of the availability of Messrs. Francisco, Turner & Gill and Mrs. May and little Gertrude May for three nights entertainment - cost twenty pounds.		14047	Concert performances	14047
A2210	26	01	1876	Documents	Memorandum	B.W. Wheatland, Secretary, Mechanics' Institute, Geelong.	advising opening of exhibition either 20th or 25th March to end of April and his impending visit to Mr. Batten.		14047	Exhibitions & Displays	14047
A2211	28	01	1876	Documents	Letters In	G.W. Rockefeller, U.S. Minstrels, Melbourne	letter enclosing five pounds deposit for hall.		14047	Hall booking	14047
A2212	03	02	1876	Documents	Letters In	R. Oak, Sturt Street	Reminder to pay account for the carriage of a mail packet from England.		14047	Accounts	14047
A2213	04	02	1876	Documents	Letters In	The Secretary, Melbourne Sewers and Water Supply, Department of Public Works, Lonsdale Street West, Melbourne	A photograph of the Yan Yean Embankment and Tower well has been forwarded by railway.		14047	Museum	14047
A2214	01	08	1870	Documents	Certificate	Geelong Mechanics' Institute	Certificate of Debenture. Principal sum of 600 pounds - 120 debentures at 5 pounds		14047	Accounts	14047
A2215	15	02	1876	Documents	Letters In	Henry Davis, Ballarat District Orphan Asylum	Thank you letter for the free use of the lecture room on the occasion of the Annual General Meeting of Governors and Contributors of the Asylum.		14047	Room booking	14047
A2216	17	02	1876	Documents	Reports	James B. McInes and John T Spillman, Ballarat	Report from Auditors that the Books and accounts are correct for the quarter ending 31 January, 1876		14047	Accounts	14047
A2217	19	02	1876	Documents	Letters In	W. Allen, Maryborough Free Library and Literary Institute	There are no funds for the purchase of newspapers.		14047	Library	14047
A2218	31	01	1876	Documents	Telegram	R. S. D. Morgan, Secretary, Woods Point Hospital	Request for Batten to act as agent for the Woods Point Hospital Art Union, at 10% commission.		14047	Art Union	14047
A2219	28	02	1876	Documents	Letters In	L. Llewelyn	Is happy to commence the Juvenile Dancing Class as soon as 30 have joined - members children 12/6, non-members 15/-.		14047	Lectures and classes	14047
A2220	28	02	1876	Documents	Letters In	Jas Walker, Ballarat	Request from the Committee of the Ballarat Swimming Club to erect a neatly painted board, containing the objects of the club, in the outside passage of the Institute.		14047	Advertisement	14047
A2221	02	03	1876	Documents	Memorandum	B. W. Wheatland, Secretary, Mechanics' Institute, Geelong	Request for "a good showing" from Ballarat for the Geelong Exhibition. The Governor will be invited to open it.		14047	Exhibitions & Displays	14047
A2222	06	03	1876	Documents	Letters In	Hull, Dep. Com. Crown Lands, Tasmania Lands and Works Office	Acknowledgement of BMI letter of 1st inst., and that letter shall receive early attention.		14047	Library	14047
A2223	08	03	1876	Documents	Letters In	Fanny Stenhouse, 2 Hillgrove Place, Hotham Street, East Melbourne	Replying to letter. Is willing to lecture at Ballarat for 5 pounds and travelling expenses. If a repeat lecture occurred, the charge would be 4 pounds for the second night. Photographs can be forwarded.		14047	Lectures and classes	14047
A2224	09	03	1876	Documents	Letters In	J. Steavenson, Secretary, Railways and Roads Department, Spencer Street, Melbourne	The exhibits for the Ballarat Fine Arts Exhibition will be carried free of charge and a pass will be granted while collecting the exhibits. Dates must be clarified.		14047	Exhibitions & Displays	14047
A2225	11	03	1876	Documents	Letters In	J. J. Jones, Manager, Ballarat Banking Company Limited, Ballarat	A response to a Deputation. The rate of interest on the overdraft will be reduced to 9%. The overdraft will not be changed and must remain at 1142 pounds 2/5. A separate overdraft to be used for activities related to the Fine Arts exhibition is set at 200 pounds.		14047	Exhibitions & Displays	14047
A2226	12	03	1876	Documents	Letters In	Fanny Stenhouse, 2 Hillgrove Place, Hotham Street, East Melbourne	Disappointed at slow reply. Unable to accept the offer of 5 guineas unless 2 nights were guaranteed or expenses halved.		14047	Lectures and classes	14047
A2227	13	03	1876	Documents	Letters In	H. J. Andrews, Secretary, Crown Laws & Immigration Office, Adelaide, South Australia	Replying to request, by sending a General Map of the Colony.		14047	Library	14047
A2228	13	03	1876	Documents	Letters In	W.H. Odgers, Chief Secretary's Office, Melbourne	Enclosing forms of Application for portion of the Grant for the purchase of books for Public Libraries for 1875-6. The directions need to be carefully observed.		14047	Grants	14047
A2229	14	03	1876	Documents	Letters In	C.M. Imtason, Secretary, Mechanics' Institute, Castlemaine	Do not require the newspapers.		14047	Library	14047
A2230	13	03	1876	Documents	Letters In	W. S. Hutchison, The Manse, Clunes	As he is leaving Clunes, he would like to "transfer the privilege of taking out books up to 31st Jan. next" to the Rev. J. W. Inglis.		14047	Library	14047
A2231	15	03	1876	Documents	Letters In	Fanny Stenhouse, 2 Hillgrove Place, Hotham Street, East Melbourne.	letter confirming payment of nine pounds for two lectures; letter also states they should not be advertised to the public as "religious" but as an amusing alternative.		14047	Lectures and classes	14047
A2232	16	03	1876	Documents	Letters In	Tully, Under Secretary, Department of Public Lands, Brisbane.	letter confirming receipt of BMI letter and forwarding map of the Colony of Queensland [four parts] to Mr. Batten.		14047	Library	14047
A2233	16	03	1876	Documents	Letters In	Edmond Baylee. The Colonial Bank of Australasia, Ballaarat.	letter apologising for using expression in connection with Mr. Batten's name.		14047	Staff	14047
A2234	17	03	1876	Documents	Letters In	Walter James Gates, Peel Street South, Ballarat.	letter applying for the "office of Moneytaker" for the forthcoming Fine Arts Exhibition Concerts.		14047	Concert performances	14047
A2235	19	03	1876	Documents	Letters In	D. Griffiths, Pevensey Street, Geelong.	confirming receipt of BMI letter and advising/confirming loan of an oil painting (a Fair Wind) via Mr. Wheatland.		14047	Exhibitions & Displays	14047
A2236	20	03	1876	Documents	Letters In	Dr. W.S. Taylor, Melbourne Hospital For Sick Children, 17 Spring Street.	letter agreeing to loan water colour picture for forthcoming Exhibition.		14047	Exhibitions & Displays	14047
A2237	21	03	1876	Documents	Letters In	Wilkie Webster & Allan, 13 & 15 Collins Street East, Melbourne.	letter advising that a printed catalogue of Styles of Cabinet Organs by the Smith Amn. Organ Company has been sent. There are delays in receiving shipment of new consignment for two to three months. Letter lists organs to arrive and their cost and suggested Organs suitable for large Hall.		14047	Fixtures & Fittings	14047
A2238		03	1876	Documents	Cards	Newell & Co.14 Collins Street West, Melbourne.	Business card advising they are agents for Mason & Hamlin Organ Co. for the Australian Colonies & New Zealand with price list on back of card.		14047	Fixtures & Fittings	14047
A2239	22	03	1876	Documents	Memorandum	Wilkie, Webster & Allan, Pianoforte & Music Warehouse, 13 & 15 Collins Street East, Melbourne.	Memorandum stating they omitted to notify that they will allow 10% discount off the retail prices already quoted.		14047	Fixtures & Fittings	14047
A2240	22	03	1876	Documents	Letters In	J. H. B. Speasing(?), Craigs, Ballarat	Happy to lend any paintings for the Exhibition of Fine Arts. Only has a couple of his own done in 1869, and one or two other little things. Also planning to finish and mount some water colours in time.		14047	Exhibitions & Displays	14047
A2241	23	03	1876	Documents	Letters In	S. A. Edmonds, Bank of Australasia, Sale, Victoria.	John Thomas has said that BMI has several copies of "Barnes's Poems in the Dorset dialect". Could one be spared?		14047	Library	14047
A2242	23	03	1876	Documents	Letters In	Houghton, Under Secretary: Crown Lands, General Crown Lands Office, Wellington, New Zealand	Response to BMI letter of the 1st inst. No accredited map of the Colony has been published by the General Government. Will forward "two sketch maps showing the Public Works in both the North and Middle Islands, also sketch maps of the North Island illustrative of the lands acquired by Confiscation from Natives, Native tribal boundaries etc"		14047	Library	14047
A2243	27	03	1876	Documents	Letters In	Thomas Blackett, Excelsior Hotel, Doveton Street, Ballarat	Offer to buy the inside doors of Smith's office for three pounds.		14047	Fixtures & Fittings	14047
A2244	29	03	1876	Documents	Letters In	W. J. Hoskin, 27 Queen Street, Melbourne	Unable to agree with your request as he has given to so many institutions since his return.		14047	Donations	14047
A2245	31	03	1876	Documents	Letters In	George E. Gates, Bridge Street, Ballarat	Application for a position in connection with the Fine Arts Exhibition Concerts.		14047	Exhibitions & Displays	14047
A2246	26	03	1876	Documents	Certificate	L. R. Llewelyn	Envelope on which Llewelyn has written that he has enclosed a Doctor's Certificate relating to illness. Certificate is from Dr H. H. Radcliffe		14047	Staff	14047
A2247	31	03	1876	Documents	Maps	W. W. Stephen, Department of Lands, Sydney, New South Wales	A new edition of the Colony Map will soon be published, when a copy will be forwarded to the BMI		14047	Library	14047
A2248	05	04	1876	Documents	Maps	Hull, Lands & Works Office, Hobart Town, Tasmania	The Government has never published a map of the colony, But Messrs Walch & Sons, stationers, published one based on the trigonometrical Survey of Mr Sprent, formerly Surveyor General.		14047	Library	14047
A2249	03	04	1876	Documents	Letters In	Mrs King	Wishes to sell her Gymnastic Exercises, including a set of beams and joists. The young ladies would probably continue their lessons if the equipment was bought by the BMI		14047	Fixtures & Fittings	14047
A2250	07	04	1876	Documents	Letters In	Charles Haden, Geelong	Unable to lend the statuettes to the Fine Arts Exhibition as there is much risk in packing them for a journey and they are very valuable. It was possible in Geelong because he delivered them by hand.		14047	Exhibitions & Displays	14047
A2251	08	04	1876	Documents	Letters In	J. M. Lyttleton, Drysdale	Perfectly welcome to the 4 pictures in the Geelong Exhibition and any of his thirty others, if Mr Wheatland will remove them.		14047	Exhibitions & Displays	14047
A2252	08	04	1876	Documents	Letters In	Gordan W. Thomson, 4 Northumberland Terrace, William Street, Melbourne.	Welcome to the specimens which are at present at the Geelong Exhibition. Care needs to be taken with all the labels and one item in particular. It is a bit of "smile" plaster from a wall at Thebes. All specimens were collected by me and Mr R. L. Browne.		14047	Exhibitions & Displays	14047
A2253	08	04	1876	Documents	Letters In	Town Clerk, Town Hall, Geelong	Will confer with Mr Wheatland about transferring some works of Art from the Geelong Exhibition to Ballarat.		14047	Exhibitions & Displays	14047
A2254	08	04	1876	Documents	Letters In	C. S. Belcher, Town Hall, Geelong	The paintings should be the responsibility of your Committee during the Exhibition.		14047	Exhibitions & Displays	14047
A2255				Documents	Letters In	A. Campbell, Geelong	Has one picture in the Geelong Exhibition and it hardly seems worthwhile to send it to Ballarat. Experience shows that it is almost inevitable that some damage should occur.		14047	Exhibitions & Displays	14047
A2256	10	04	1876	Documents	Letters In	E. Walton, 9 Saffron St, Chilwell, Geelong.	Will instruct Mr Wheatland to send my pieces to Ballarat.		14047	Exhibitions & Displays	14047
A2257	11	04	1876	Documents	Letters In	O. R. Campbell, Lachend, Punt Road, Windsor, Melbourne	Delighted to allow the pictures at Geelong to go to Ballarat. He will write to Mr Wheatland immediately.		14047	Exhibitions & Displays	14047
A2258		4	1876	Documents	Inventories	Mrs Geo. Parsons, Neptune Street, St. Kilda	List of 3 pieces of art (my assumption) and prices of each work. It could possibly be a second page of correspondence as it contains no address, date, or letter referring to its contents.		14047	Exhibitions & Displays	14047
A2259	18	4	1876	Documents	Letters In	M. Greenfield,Everingham, Greenfield & Co, Commission Agents & Auctioneers	Offering 5 oil paintings for the exhibition and asking that they be collected from 17 Webster Street.		14047	Exhibitions & Displays	14047
A2260	19	4	1876	Documents	Letters In	E. Parsons, Neptune Street, St. Kilda	Happy to send pictures for exhibition when arrangements are organised. This letter is connected to item 2258 although it doesn't seem to be part of it.		14047	Exhibitions & Displays	14047
A2261	20	4	1876	Documents	Letters In	Dennis George Neele, 57 Williams Street, Melbourne.	Agreeing to allow his paintings to be included in the exhibition provided that they are cared for, and that the cost of delivery and return will be covered by the Mechanic's Institute.		14047	Exhibitions & Displays	14047
A2262	22	4	1876	Documents	Letters In	Mr. Heath, Geelong	Unable to send his pictures for the exhibition due to most of them being sold in Geelong.		14047	Exhibitions & Displays	14047
A2263	22	4	1876	Documents	Letters In	Mr. Andrew Bogle, 21 Flinders St. East, Melbourne.	Unable to lend the picture by Drummond, "Sunday morning in Edinburgh 100 years ago", for the exhibition. He would however be happy to sell it for 150 gns.		14047	Exhibitions & Displays	14047
A2264	22	4	1876	Documents	Memorandum	B.W. Wheatland, Secretary, Mechanic's Institute Geelong.	A decision to close their exhibition has not been made but it will probably continue for another 3 weeks due to the successful takings. He mentions that 120 pounds has been taken this week.		14047	Exhibitions & Displays	14047
A2265	22	4	1876	Documents	Letters In	James Allen, Camperdown Chronicle, Camperdown.	Glad to receive authority to print the attached advertisement in his journal. The advertisement is for the loan of paintings etc for an exhibition in the aid of the Library fund. He has enclosed a memo listing the places that this Chronicle is sent to by every post.		14047	Advertisement	14047
A2266	20	4	1876	Documents	Letters In	J.C. Ranier, 70 Lonsdale Street West, Melbourne.	Thinking of visiting Ballarat with the American War Panorama and asking if the Hall is available after the 8th May. If so, he would make a booking for one or more weeks, and inquires about the rent per week including gas.		14047	Hall booking	14047
A2267	25	4	1876	Documents	Letters In	J.C. Rainer, 70 Lonsdale St West, Melbourne.	Replying to letter giving dates when the Hall is available to rent. These dates are too limited. Mr. Rainer advises that he will defer his visit to another time unless a change can be made by Mr. Batten.		14047	Hall booking	14047
A2268	28	4	1876	Documents	Letters In	Mr. G. Heath, 9 Malop Street, Geelong.	Advising that Mr Shaw Junior will not comply with request for the loan of his photographs. They are currently being exhibited in Geelong and he wants them returned to him once this exhibition closes.		14047	Exhibitions & Displays	14047
A2269	29	4	1876	Documents	Letters In	Mr. Walter Watts, 2 Spring-Hill Terrace, Wellington Parade	He is willing to lend his model ships for the exhibition once the Geelong exhibition is finished. This is on condition that all goods are returned in the same condition and all carriage charges are met by the Institute.		14047	Exhibitions & Displays	14047
A2270	29	4	1876	Documents	Letters In	I.M. Nelson, 28 Regent Street, Fitzroy	Happy to send pictures in his possession for the proposed "Exhibition of Fine Arts".		14047	Exhibitions & Displays	14047
A2271	29	4	1876	Documents	Letters In	G.G. Burgess, Manager, Diorama of the World, Weller Street, Ashby, Geelong.	Asking to hire Hall for 6 nights for the "Diorama of the World", whether there is a piano, and for the terms of Hire to be sent by return post.		14047	Hall booking	14047
A2272	26	4	1876	Documents	Letters In	T. King, Grant St, Ballarat.	Happy to supply a band consisting of violin, clarinet, piano, bass, flute and cornet, for 14 pounds per week. This includes the hire of the piano.		14047	Concert performances	14047
A2273	29	4	1876	Documents	Inventories	Mr. S.F. Schroder, Eureka St, Ballarat East.	Listing details of his band, available to play at the Exhibition Concerts. He lists the instruments and the fees per week, and mentions that the hire of a piano would be extra.		14047	Concert performances	14047
A2274	30	04	1876	Documents	Letters In	C. French, Botanic Gardens, Melbourne	offering collection of Victorian Coleoptera which is destructive to timber for exhibit in proposed Fine Art Exhibition with request that this collection be entered in catalogue as an instructive exhibit for farmers and others and asking if prizes will be awarded.		14047	Exhibitions & Displays	14047
A2275	21	04	1876	Documents	Letters In	John ? Mission Station, Lake Tyers, Gippsland	apology for not being able to forward sample of 'Arrowroot' for exhibition as plants not sufficiently developed to manufacture same and offering to forward sample when available for presentation to Ballarat Hospital.		14047	Exhibitions & Displays	14047
A2276	01	05	1876	Documents	Letters In	John Harrison 137 Sturt Street, Ballarat	Varying rates for supply of musical instruments for Exhibiton concerts		14047	Accounts	14047
A2277	18	05	1876	Documents	Letters In	A. B. Bain, Ballarat	enclosing prospectus for Papyrograph which comes with and materials at varying prices. Orders to be placed with the agency at 49 Collins Street, Melbourne		14047	Exhibitions & Displays	14047
A2278	02	05	1876	Documents	Letters In	G. G. Burgess ,Wellar Street, Geelong	advising that Mrs. Burgess will call on Wednesday 3rd in relation to Hall.		14047	Hall booking	14047
A2279	01	05	1876	Documents	Letters In	E. Parsons, Neptune Street, St. Kilda	forwarding list of paintings to be sent by Mr. Stevens together with an order for paintings at Geelong.		14047	Exhibitions & Displays	14047
A2280	01	05	1876	Documents	Letters In	Ann Trimbell, Silk Farm, Plenty Road, Collingwood near Melbourne	replying to Circular and note that silk exhibits now at Geelong will be available for Ballarat Exhibition if not sold beforehand and if sold will prepare another sample., also enquiring if exhibits are to be conveyed per Ballarat railway free of charge.		14047	Exhibitions & Displays	14047
A2281	02	05	1876	Documents	Memorandum	J. G. Holt, Water Manufacturers, Carlton, Melbourne	enquiring as to space available for Water Filters in next Exhibition		14047	Exhibitions & Displays	14047
A2282	02	05	1876	Documents	Letters In	James Curry, 172 Lonsdale Street East, Melbourne	advising of compliance with request to hand over Exhibit now in Geelong to Ballarat Committee for forthcoming exhibition		14047	Exhibitions & Displays	14047
A2283	23	05	1876	Documents	Memorandum	Exhibition Committee, Mechanics Institute, Ballarat	reimbursement passed for payment of Mr. Eyres travelling expenses of One pound		14047	Accounts	14047
A2284	04	05	1876	Documents	Letters In	C. Pearson, Moorabool St. Geelong	enquiring if exhibition solely for pictures and offering for exhibition a Enui mounted in silver and a casket and Inkstand currently on display at Geelong Exhibition, also asking if prizes awarded		14047	Exhibitions & Displays	14047
A2285	03	05	1876	Documents	Letters In	G. C. Burgess, Fussells Hotel, Ballarat	advising that he will furnish the Diorama of the World Entertainment inclusive of gifts to the amount of Three pounds ten shillings on Thursday evening 11th May for sum of Twelve pounds		14047	Exhibitions & Displays	14047
A2286	04	05	1876	Documents	Letters In	H. C. Wirbgen, Sandhurst	advising that photograph of the Emperor Bismark will be available for forthcoming exhibition		14047	Exhibitions & Displays	14047
A2287	08	05	1876	Documents	Memorandum	B. W. Wheatland, Secretary, Mechanics' Institute, Geelong	advising that Exhibition will close on 17th May		14047	Exhibitions & Displays	14047
A2288	04	05	1876	Documents	Letters In	Henry May, Geelong	advising that entomoligical specimens too fragile to transport for exhibition and doubting that he should be connected with an Institution that encourages gambling under the guise of an Art Union		14047	Exhibitions & Displays	14047
A2289	04	05	1876	Documents	Letters In	J. M. Nelson, 28 Regent St. Fitzroy	advising that exhibition in Albert St. Melbourne will not close for approx. one month and suggesting that Ballarat Exhibition be held late June in order to obtain many more good works. Mentions that artists look to possibility of sale of their works and suggests that ten percent on each transaction be charged.		14047	Exhibitions & Displays	14047
A2290	23	05	1876	Documents	Letters In	Edmund Thomas Rider, 66 Dawson Street, Ballarat	Drawings for inclusion in exhibition.		14047	Exhibitions & Displays	14047
A2291	22	05	1876	Documents	Letters In	James Steinbach. Green Trees, Union Street, Richmond	Offering his services to provide activities for the Ballarat Exhibition, terms 2 pounds 2 shillings.		14047	Quote	14047
A2292	22	05	1876	Documents	Letters In	J.G. Carr, The Grove, Geelong	Agreement to send exhibit and arrangements required for display.		14047	Exhibitions & Displays	14047
A2293	24	05	1876	Documents	Letters In	Mrs R. Moule, (nee Nordt), St. Helens, Ardmillan Road, Moonee Ponds	Enquiry regarding engagement for the Ballarat Exhibition.		14047	Exhibitions & Displays	14047
A2294	25	05	1876	Documents	Letters In	B. Benson, Criterion House, Ballarat	Agree to serving on Exhibition sub-committee		14047	Committees	14047
A2295	01	05	1876	Documents	Letters In	Mrs. H.C. Gant, 53 Toorak Road, South Yarra.	letter acknowleding a case can be made for exhibit to be transported from Geelong Exhibition to Ballarat.		14047	Exhibitions & Displays	14047
A2296	01	05	1876	Documents	Letters In	A.S. Park, The Colonial Bank of Australasia, Geelong.	letter declining invitation for loan of pictures.		14047	Exhibitions & Displays	14047
A2297	04	05	1876	Documents	Letters In	Mr. Ford, Town Clerk, Town Hall, City of Ballaarat.	letter requesting costs for hiring of hall.		14047	Hall booking	14047
A2298	06	05	1876	Documents	Letters In	Joseph Platow, 26 Capel Street, Hotham, Melbourne.	letter accepting offer for exhibiting "Pyramid of Minerals" painting.		14047	Exhibitions & Displays	14047
A2299	26	05	1876	Documents	Postcards	M. Pearson, Geelong.	writer asking whether opening date for Exhibition has been decided.		14047	Exhibitions & Displays	14047
A2300	06	05	1876	Documents	Letters In	R.F. Thwaites, Geelong.	letter declining invitation to forward pictures for "Fine Arts Exhibition".		14047	Exhibitions & Displays	14047
A2301	06	05	1876	Documents	Letters In	B. Blains, Glenalvie, Colac.	letter declining invitation to exhibit painting/s.		14047	Exhibitions & Displays	14047
A2302	08	05	1876	Documents	Memorandum	Nicholson Ascherberg, Pianoforte Music Warehouse, 21 Collins Street East, Melbourne.	letter stating Mr. Eyres does not want to be considered therefore the organ will be forwarded unless requested otherwise.		14047	Concert performances	14047
A2303	08	05	1876	Documents	Letters In	Rev. J.S.H. Royce, Geelong.	letter declining invitation to exhibit collection of shells.		14047	Exhibitions & Displays	14047
A2304	09	05	1876	Documents	Letters In	Mrs. Beaumont [nee Cullen] 12 Lyons Street South.	letter applying as pianist for forthcoming concerts.		14047	Concert performances	14047
A2305	09	05	1876	Documents	Letters In	Henry Dowling, Launceston, Tasmania.	letter requesting co-operation for care, handling and shipment of portraits of aborigines being sent for exhibition.		14047	Exhibitions & Displays	14047
A2306	09	05	1876	Documents	Letters In	B. Blains, Glenalvie, Colac.	letter stating satisfaction with conditions and confirming release of exhibits to Mr. Wheatland.		14047	Exhibitions & Displays	14047
A2307	09	05	1876	Documents	Letters In	Julius Hogarth per William Hogarth, 51 Brighton Street, Richmond.	letter confirming lending of exhibits for "Fine Art Exhibition".		14047	Exhibitions & Displays	14047
A2308	09	05	1876	Documents	Letters In	Chronicle Office, Camperdown.	letter stating payment of five shillings has been twice paid by BMI and has been credited to their account.		14047	Accounts	14047
A2309	10	05	1876	Documents	Letters In	F.B. Gibbs, Secretary, Victorian Academy of Arts, 55 St. David Street, Fitzroy.	letter confirming will be able to send several pictures for exhibition and sale and recommending Mr. Bishop as an attendant if required.		14047	Exhibitions & Displays	14047
A2310	10	05	1876	Documents	Memorandum	Nicholson Ascherberg, Pianoforte & Music Warehouse, 45 & 47 Collins Street East, Melbourne.	Letter confirming organ has been forwarded and enclosing Acceptance.		14047	Concert performances	14047
A2311	10	05	1876	Documents	Letters In	J.C. Rainer, 70 Lonsdale Street West, Melbourne.	American War exhibits will be available 5th, 12th, or 15th June.		14047	Exhibitions & Displays	14047
A2312	10	05	1876	Documents	Letters In	S. Griffiths, Bungalow, Elwood, Elsternwick.	letter confirming loan of water colour drawings for exhibition and advising Mr. Wheatland has the prices of each if any sell.		14047	Exhibitions & Displays	14047
A2313	11	05	1876	Documents	Letters In	Henry Reilly, Eastbourne Street, Windsor.	letter declining offer of exhibiting paintings in Ballarat.		14047	Exhibitions & Displays	14047
A2314	12	05	1876	Documents	Letters In	W. Weir, Town Clerk, Town Hall, Geelong.	letter confirming permission for loan of pictures and bust for exhibit via Mr. Wheatland.		14047	Exhibitions & Displays	14047
A2315	12	05	1876	Documents	Letters In	G.G. Burgess, Fussells Hotel, Ballarat.	letter asking for consideration of committee for loan of hall and advising loss of over ten pounds during his visit to Ballarat.		14047	Hall booking	14047
A2316	15	5	1876	Documents	Letters In	Orson Duffy, Auburn Lodge, Hawthorn	letter agreeing to deliver a 'political' lecture		14047	Lecture booking	14047
A2317	15	5	1876	Documents	Letters In	Walter K. Watts, 2 Spring Hill Terrace, Wellington Parade	Advising that exhibits from the Geelong Exhibition would be available from Wednesday, and that he had other models at home that could be exhibited if suitable transport could be arranged to transport them without packing.		14047	Exhibitions & Displays	14047
A2318	15	05	1876	Documents	Letters In	P. Moule (formerly Nordt), Black Bull Hotel, Geelong	letter advising that she could provide singing as a form of musical entertainment - formerly sang as Miss P. Nordt with Madame Simsonson		14047	Concert performances	14047
A2319	16	5	1876	Documents	Letters In	Henry Reilly, Windsor	advising that exhibits at Geelong, if not sold, will be available for the Ballarat exhibition		14047	Exhibitions & Displays	14047
A2320	16	5	1876	Documents	Letters In	John Iliffe, 92 Collins Street East, Melbourne	replying to letter about exhibition and requesting further details		14047	Exhibitions & Displays	14047
A2321	16	5	1876	Documents	Letters In	Wm Thomson, Water Supply Office	advising that the Committee of Mechanics Insititute could be given a loan of a self-registering water pressure gauge for the duration of the exhibition		14047	Exhibitions & Displays	14047
A2322	17	5	1876	Documents	Letters In	F.B. Gibbes, Secretary, Victorian Academy of Arts, 55 St. David Street, Fitzroy	advising that the Council expects the exhibition to close about mid-June		14047	Exhibitions & Displays	14047
A2323	17	5	1876	Documents	Letters In	Parker& Co, 43 P.O. Place , Melbourne	advising that his company had a collection of their stoves and ovens at the Geelong Exhibition and they would be willing to transfer them to Ballarat Exhibition		14047	Exhibitions & Displays	14047
A2324	17	5	1876	Documents	Inventories	M. J. Thomas	advising that he had three water colours for sale and three paintings for exhibition		14047	Exhibitions & Displays	14047
A2325	18	5	1876	Documents	Letters In	Henry F. Gates	applying for position of checktaker at the exhibition		14047	Staff	14047
A2326	19	5	1876	Documents	Memorandum	Nicholson & Ascherberg, Pianoforte Music Warehouse 45 & 47 Collins st East, Melbourne	Receipt for forty five pounds has been received and requesting date when grand Piano is to be forwarded		14047	Receipt	14047
A2327	19	5	1876	Documents	Letters In	Cecil Forrester, 94 Dorcas Street East, Emerald Hill	advising that Mr T. Richardson, conductor of the Temperance Hall Concerts, had told him the mechanics were seeking novelty items. He offered to do two impersonations or comic songs		14047	Concert performances	14047
A2328	20	5	1876	Documents	Letters In	R. Johnson Mercer, St. John's Parsonage, Soldiers Hill	advising that his subscription had fallen into arrears while he was on holidays, also complaining that he had not received any "entertainment tickets" over the years his subs have been paid in advance. Complaining also about Rules that do not appear in the published set (in regard to office not opening until 2pm on the day he visited at 10.30)		14047	Membership	14047
A2329	23	5	1876	Documents	Letters In	Chas Abbott, Golden Age Hotel, Maryborough	offering his services to arrange pictures, fitting up stage, painting etc		14047	Exhibitions & Displays	14047
A2330	25	05	1876	Documents	Letters In	J.C. Rainer, 70 Lonsdale Street West, Melbourne	Suggested dates and terms for performance of 'The War' in Ballarat		14047	Concert performances	14047
A2331	26	05	1876	Documents	Letters In	B.N. Wheatland, Mechanics' Institute, Geelong	Advising that a catalaogue and details of exhibits has been sent to BMI. Exhibit 'model of Coleopatra' left behind.		14047	Exhibitions & Displays	14047
A2332	27	05	1876	Documents	Letters In	F.A. Hagenauer, Mission Station, Ramahyuch, Stratford	Apology, too late to send arrowroot to Ballarat Exhibition due to being away from home.		14047	Exhibitions & Displays	14047
A2333	27	05	1876	Documents	Letters In	Hugh McKenzie, Ballarat Agent, New Zealand Insurance Company, Ballarat	Insurance for Exhibition		14047	Exhibitions & Displays	14047
A2334	29	05	1876	Documents	Letters In	Miss Millie Ashton, c/o Mrs G. Edwards, 36 Chapel Street, Prahran, Melbourne	Offering her services as a comic vocalist or burlesque actress		14047	Concert performances	14047
A2335	30	05	1876	Documents	Letters In	A. T. Morrison, Accountant, Finance & Insurance, Ballarat	Exhibit insurance		14047	Exhibitions & Displays	14047
A2336	29	05	1876	Documents	Letters Out	Honourable Joseph Jones, Commissioner of Railways	Request for renewal of Railway Pass for use during Fine Arts Exhibition.		14047	Exhibitions & Displays	14047
A2337	30	05	1876	Documents	Letters In	Mrs R. Moules (nee R. Nordt), St Helens, Ardmillan Road, Moonee Ponds	Terms for Ballarat Exhibition 10 guineas per week		14047	Exhibitions & Displays	14047
A2338	30	05	1876	Documents	Letters In	B.W. Wheatland, Mechanics' Institute, Geelong	Regarding the meeting with Wilkins and his concerns regarding his daughter singing at a concert performance.		14047	Concert performances	14047
A2339	31	05	1876	Documents	Letters In	Town Clerk, Town Hall, City of Ballaarat	Response to deputation made by BMI, Council decision that the Hall and Offices of the Mechanics' Institute should be rated.		14047	Buildings	14047
A2340	31	05	1876	Documents	Letters In	R. Johnson Mercer, St. John's, Ballarat	Entertainment tickets and Fine Arts Exhibition.		14047	Exhibitions & Displays	14047
A2341	31	05	1876	Documents	Letters In	Isaac Abrahams, 15 Ascot Street South, Ballarat	Offering his services for Fine Arts Exhibition		14047	Exhibitions & Displays	14047
A2342	01	06	1876	Documents	Letters In	C. K. Pearson & Son, Geelong	Sending a case of silver mounted emu eggs for the Exhibition. The attraction is the centrepiece called a jewel casket and ink stand combined. The items are for sale.		14047	Exhibitions & Displays	14047
A2343	01	06	1876	Documents	Postcards	C. L.H. Rupp, The Parsonage, Learmonth	Having 5 pictures framed for the Exhibition - 2 oils and 3 water colours. Mr C.L. Steele is framing them.		14047	Exhibitions & Displays	14047
A2344	01	06	1876	Documents	Letters In	Alfred Sutton, Ballarat	Forwarding a crayon drawing, drawn by himself, for display in the Exhibition.		14047	Exhibitions & Displays	14047
A2345	01	06	1876	Documents	Letters In	W. F. Baker, Geelong	Writing about performing at Exhibition Concerts. He cannot accept less than thirty pounds per week, but if Hotel and raiway expenses were paid, he would accept twenty-five pounds. His Company is the best in Victoria at the moment.		14047	Concert performances	14047
A2346	02	06	1876	Documents	Letters In	Henry Sutton, Ballarat	Offer for exhibition an Original Design for a lady's handkerchief from Australian Wild Plants representing the School of Design in connection with the Institute.		14047	Exhibitions & Displays	14047
A2347	03	06	1876	Documents	Letters In	J. R. Pascoe, Accountant, Lydiard St, Ballarat	Insurance note from London & Lancashire Fire Insurance Company for 1500 pounds on Exhibits in Principal Hall. This is through local Agent, Pascoe.		14047	Exhibitions & Displays	14047
A2348	05	06	1876	Documents	Letters In	A. E. Smythe, 163 Collins Street East, Melbourne	Statement of terms for singing every evening for a week - fifteen guineas.		14047	Concert performances	14047
A2349	06	06	1876	Documents	Letters In	T. King, Grant St	Happy to supply 2 violinists, 1 cornet and 1 bass for eleven pounds to play a variety of music at the Exhibition.		14047	Concert performances	14047
A2350	06	06	1876	Documents	Letters In	James G. ???, 154 Collins St East, Melbourne	Unable to lend his "Mechanical singing bird" and "Orchestra" for Exhibition.		14047	Exhibitions & Displays	14047
A2351	06	06	1876	Documents	Letters In	Hugh McKenzie, Ballarat Agent, New Zealand Insurance Company, Ballarat	Prepared to insure the Pictures and Exhibits to the amount of 1500 pounds.		14047	Exhibitions & Displays	14047
A2352	06	06	1876	Documents	Letters In	E. Gant, 53 Toorak Road, South Yarra	The value of the contents of case is 80 pounds.		14047	Exhibitions & Displays	14047
A2353	06	06	1876	Documents	Letters In	C. K. Pearson & Son, Geelong	The value of the exhibits will be 45 pounds. The case and goods will be forwarded on Thursday.		14047	Exhibitions & Displays	14047
A2354	07	06	1876	Documents	Letters In	Albert Gates, Parade Hotel, Lake Wendouree	Application for position of checktaker.		14047	Concert performances	14047
A2355	07	06	1876	Documents	Letters In	J. Clarke, Queen Street, Melbourne	Has asked the Trustees of the National Gallery to forward his picture of the "Intruders" to the Exhibition.		14047	Exhibitions & Displays	14047
A2356	07	06	1876	Documents	Letters In	???, Town Hall, Geelong	Valuation of 4 pictures for the Exhibition		14047	Exhibitions & Displays	14047
A2357	07	06	1876	Documents	Letters In	E. Walton, 39 Saffron St, Chilwell, Geelong	Valuation of 4 pictures for insurance		14047	Exhibitions & Displays	14047
A2358	07	06	1876	Documents	Letters In	T. H. Wallworth, Lowther House, 56 Pelham St, Carlton	Was sorry to have missed Batten. Will he be engaged for the Exhibition Concerts? Happy to make a debut in Ballarat. Encloses notices.		14047	Concert performances	14047
A2359	07	06	1876	Documents	Letters In	D. Griffiths, Pevensey Street, Geelong	The value of the painting "A Fair Wind", is 21 pounds		14047	Exhibitions & Displays	14047
A2360	07	06	1876	Documents	Letters In	Jas. Scurry	The value of his exhibits is eleven pounds.		14047	Exhibitions & Displays	14047
A2361	08	06	1876	Documents	Letters In	C. L. H. Rupp, The Parsonage, Learmonth	The value of pictures is 62 pounds.		14047	Exhibitions & Displays	14047
A2362	08	06	1876	Documents	Letters In	M. Moule, Ardmillan Road, Moonee Ponds	Requesting confirmation of his engagement so he can organise his timetable. Terms were ten guineas per week.		14047	Concert performances	14047
A2363	08	06	1876	Documents	Telegram	W.F. Baker, Geelong	Telegraph accepting offer and asking for an immediate answer.		14047	Exhibitions & Displays	14047
A2364	08	06	1876	Documents	Letters In	W. I. Clarke, 17 Queen St, Melbourne	Letter addressed to the Trustees of the National Gallery, Melbourne, asking that the picture of the "Intruders" be delivered to the Mechanic's Institute for an exhibition.		14047	Exhibitions & Displays	14047
A2365	08	06	1876	Documents	Letters In	A.T. Morrison, Agent, Victoria Fire & Marine Insurance Co., 54 Lydiard Street, Ballarat.	Notice and account for insurance, to the value of 1500 pounds, for exhibits for 6 months.		14047	Accounts	14047
A2366	08	06	1876	Documents	Letters In	T.A. Wallworth, Lowther House, Carlton.	Advising the rates of payment he would accept and asking that he be announced as T.A. Santon if he is engaged.		14047	Concert performances	14047
A2367	09	06	1876	Documents	Letters In	Dr. Fitzpatrick, Irish Club, Ballarat.	Acknowledging a letter from the Mechanic's Institute asking for particulars of accommodation required by the Club. Club wishes to ascertain annual rental for exclusive use of room, cleaned daily and lighted with gas including the right of membership to the Institute for about 40 members.		14047	Room booking	14047
A2368	09	06	1876	Documents	Letters In	J.H. Jenkins, 101 Lydiard St, Ballarat	Offering himself as Pianist and Conductor for the Concert at the Fine Arts Exhibition for 4 pounds per week.		14047	Concert performances	14047
A2369	10	06	1876	Documents	Letters In	W.F. Baker, Geelong	Agreement to provide professional services of performing artists for opening night performance. List of performers and songs they will sing on separate sheet.		14047	Concert performances	14047
A2370	12	06	1876	Documents	Letters In	P.W.I. Clarke, 17 Queen St, Melbourne.	Advising the amount of insurance wanted on the picture "The Intruders". The amount is 800 pounds.		14047	Insurance	14047
A2371	13	06	1876	Documents	Memorandum	Nicholson & Ascherberg, Pianoforte & Music Warehouse, 27 Collins St, Melbourne.	Asking that delivery be taken of the grand piano from the Academy of Music.		14047	Accounts	14047
A2372	13	06	1876	Documents	Memorandum	W. Robertson & Co, Carpenters, Builders, Joiners, & Cabinet Makers	Memo offering to finish hanging and requiring no payment.		14047	Exhibitions & Displays	14047
A2373	13	06	1876	Documents	Letters In	C. French, Botanic Garden, Melbourne.	Advising the value of an exhibit and asking that it be exhibited properly. Also asking for a catalogue when issued.		14047	Exhibitions & Displays	14047
A2374	13	06	1876	Documents	Letters In	Thomas Gull, No. 1 Carlton Place, Carlton.	As the agent for Miss Gertrude May, he is offering her services for Art Union Concerts, and outlining the sort of songs and performances she would provide.		14047	Art Union	14047
A2375	13	06	1876	Documents	Letters In	Eric Finlason, Secretary, Mechanic's Institute, Castlemaine.	Asking if the Ballarat Mechanic's Institute would act as agent for the sale of tickets for the Castlemaine Art Union, or for a recommendation of someone else if unable to oblige.		14047	Art Union	14047
A2376	14	06	1876	Documents	Letters In	Town Clerk's Office, Buninyong.	Acknowledgement of receipt of invitations to the Councillors to the opening of the Fine Arts Exhibition.		14047	Exhibitions & Displays	14047
A2377	14	06	1876	Documents	Letters In	J.F. Paten, The Avoca Mail and Pyrenees District Advertiser.	Asking the Committee to consider advertising the Fine Arts Exhibition in their paper and enclosing the suggested advertisement.		14047	Advertisement	14047
A2378	14	06	1876	Documents	Letters In	E.D. Stocks, Durham	Advising value of pictures but asking that they be sold for slightly less if a sale could be made.		14047	Exhibitions & Displays	14047
A2379	14	06	1876	Documents	Letters In	Harry Lynch, Bellringers Troupe, Melbourne.	Offering the services of a professional wizard, W. Henniecke, for the Arts Exhibition.		14047	Exhibitions & Displays	14047
A2380	16	06	1876	Documents	Letters In	Mr. Geo. Trail, Fitzroy	Offering services as a comic vocalist for concerts for 5 pounds per week.		14047	Concert performances	14047
A2381	17	06	1876	Documents	Letters In	W.F. Baker, Royal George Hotel	Offering pictures to be exhibited, detailing their sizes, and a company of 6 performers.		14047	Exhibitions & Displays	14047
A2382	12	06	1876	Documents	Letters In	M. Meganty, St. George Hall, Melbourne	offering Marionetts for four weeks at weekly salary of eight pounds per week, together with two train passes to Ballarat		14047	Concert performances	14047
A2383	12	06	1876	Documents	Letters In	Joseph Flatow, 26 Capel St. Hotham, Melbourne	advising that Pyramids of Minerals is for sale at Five pounds and offering for sale a quantity of shells and ferns and some New Zealand ferns any of which can be supplied at reasonable rate. Mrs. Flatow can mount and classify them and arrange in designs suitable for either Ladies or Gentlemen. Also requests catalogue of Institutes exhibition.		14047	Exhibitions & Displays	14047
A2384	09	06	1876	Documents	Letters In	E. D. Stocks, Durham	offering watercolour of Lake Wendouree for exhibition and enquiring if watercolour of Buninyong has been forwarded from Geelong exhibition		14047	Exhibitions & Displays	14047
A2385	12	06	1876	Documents	Letters In	Ann Webb, Webville Gardens, Buninyong	offering spoons very old dress and two paintings if suitable for exhibition		14047	Exhibitions & Displays	14047
A2386	14	06	1876	Documents	Letters In	Ann Webb, Webville Gardens, Buninyong	advising that articles forwarded are - one old dress of last century, two spoons dates inscribed, two paintings ' a Huntsman' and 'Butcher boy on pony'		14047	Exhibitions & Displays	14047
A2387	18	06	1876	Documents	Letters In	M. Meganty, St. Georges Hall, Melbourne	advising that Webbs Marionetts are available and request that arrangement as to dates be made directly to Mr. Webb.		14047	Concert performances	14047
A2388	19	06	1876	Documents	Letters In	L. Jack, Steiglitz	advising that fee is Five pounds per week plus travelling expenses		14047	Accounts	14047
A2389	19	06	1876	Documents	Postcards	B. W. Wheatland, Geelong	advising that cannot recall petrified shells belong to one Mr. Thomson and that all of curiosities received from that gentleman were packed and sent to Ballarat		14047	Exhibitions & Displays	14047
A2390	22	06	1876	Documents	Letters In	James Hines, 105 Collins Street, Melbourne	enclosing list of pictures with prices attached		14047	Exhibitions & Displays	14047
A2391	20	06	1876	Documents	Letters In	Acton, Shire Secretary, Shire of Bungaree, Leigh Creek	acknowledging receipt of complimentary tickets for councillors to opening of Fine Arts Exhibition		14047	Exhibitions & Displays	14047
A2392	20	06	1876	Documents	Letters In	Gordon A. Thomson, 4 Northumberland Terrace, William St. Melbourne	enclosing personal valuation of paintings forwarded for Fine Arts Exhibition		14047	Exhibitions & Displays	14047
A2393	20	06	1876	Documents	Postcards	Alfred Bishop, Melbourne	forwarding catalogue marked and advising that several more pictures yet to come		14047	Exhibitions & Displays	14047
A2394	18	06	1876	Documents	Letters In	J. Miller, 55 Bourke Street East, Melbourne	offering to sell to Institute several files left of last volume of 'Live Stock Journal and Fanciers Gazette' at 4 pence halfpenny post paid. Articles contain numerous prescriptions valuable to members with interests in Pidgeons, Dogs andf Poultry etc.Order requested for file commencing January 7th - post paid two shillings per file		14047	Books	14047
A2395	26	06	1876	Documents	Telegram	Alfred Bishop	advising arrival first train 27th June		14047	Books	14047
A2396	08	07	1876	Documents	Letters In	Secretary, Mechanics Institute, Stawell.	expressing disappointment of amount of Government Grant to Stawell Institute and enquiring if grant to Ballararat Institute has been cut in same way		14047	Grants	14047
A2397	10	07	1876	Documents	Letters In	Chas. I Burrows, Secretary , Ballarat District Hospital Incorporated	acknowledging and expressing thanks for donation of books for use by hospital patients		14047	Donations	14047
A2398	24	07	1876	Documents	Letters In	T. H. Thompson, Ballarat	apology for inability to atend meeting		14047	Meetings	14047
A2399	25	07	1876	Documents	Letters In	Henry Meakin, Geelong	seeking information as to whether the operetta 'Rose of Avergue' was performed by Howson family on Boxing day at opening of Charlie Napier Theatre		14047	Concert performances	14047
A2400	25	05	1861	Documents	Letters Out	Mr H. Guthridge	advising that the BMI Committee has accepted his offer to take charge of the Drawing class at the Institute.		14047	Lectures and classes	14047
A2401	26	07	1876	Documents	Letters In	Geo. Hitchcock, Bright & Hitchcocks, Importers, Moorabool Street, Geelong.	letter stating of their institution's(Geelong Mechanics' Institute) plans to combine their library and reading room and asking BMI how this plan worked for them.		14047	Library	14047
A2402	27	07	1876	Documents	Memorandum	B.W. Wheatland, Secretary, Mechanics' Institute, Geelong.	Mr. Wheatland objecting to the proposition of uniting the library and reading room at Geelong and asking Mr. Batten of his opinion.		14047	Library	14047
A2403	02	08	1876	Documents	Letters In	William Matthew, Presb. Min. St. Marks' Manse, Stawell.	letter requesting available room for meeting August 5.		14047	Room booking	14047
A2404	16	08	1876	Documents	Telegram	J.C. Rainer, Globe Hotel, Adelaide.	telegram asking if exhibition has closed and availability of hall.		14047	Hall booking	14047
A2405	21	08	1876	Documents	Letters In	W.H. Barnard, Ballaarat.	letter acknowleding return of Book No. 1481 and bringing attention to, that p.229 has been torn out and the subsequent liability of future borrowers.		14047	Book damage	14047
A2406	21	08	1876	Documents	Letters In	Adam Roxborough, 134 Humffray Street, Ballarat.	letter offering services of teaching singing classes in the evening, his terms, conditions and fee.		14047	Lectures and classes	14047
A2407	31 08	08	1876	Documents	Letters In	W.H. ?, Chief Secretary's Office, Melbourne.	letter stating Part 111 of Baron von Mueller's "Government Botanist's Educational Collection of Botanical Specimens" will be ready for issue in a few days.		14047	Library	14047
A2408	04	09	1876	Documents	Letters In	Rev. Joseph Walker and Edwin Watkin, Ballarat.	letter protesting "against the character of the entertainment" now been given at the Fine Arts Exhibition, and the Committee's response.		14047	Bazaar	14047
A2409	06	09	1876	Documents	Letters In	R.F. Mendinning, Hon. Sec., Ballarat Female Refuge.	letter thanking Committee for loan of room for meeting.		14047	Room booking	14047
A2410	6	09	1876	Documents	Letters In	John Cummins, 27 Sebastopol Street, Ballarat West.	letter advising loss of prize winning ticket No. 376 and asking/applying for "justice" to be done.		14047	Art Union	14047
A2411	26	9	1876	Documents	Letters In	R. Wood, Younger & Co., Commercial Brokers, 154 Pitt Street, Sydney	advising the numbers of the 21 tickets he had purchased in the "Ballarat Christmas Carnival Art Union" in aid of local charities, and asking whether any of these had won a prize		14047	Art Union	14047
A2412	27	9	1876	Documents	Letters In	Henry Sheffield, Librarian, Public Library, Museums, and National Gallery of Victoria	form letter acknowledging receipt of the Seventeenth Annual Report of the Committee of the Ballaarat Mechanics Institute 1876		14047	Reports	14047
A2413	15	9	1876	Documents	Letters In	John Garlick , The Parsonage, Echuca	requesting a copy of the Rules of the Institute to aid the Echuca Committee to draw up their rules		14047	Constitution (Rules)	14047
A2414	20	9	1876	Documents	Letters In	E. Finlason, Secretary, Mechanics Institute, Castlemaine	requesting information on the marbles used for the "Ballarat Carnival Art Union" as Castlemaine was thinking of acquiring their own set.		14047	Art Union	14047
A2415	13	9	1876	Documents	Letters In	Peter Cazaly, Secretary, Benevolent Asylum, Ballarat	expressing thanks to the President and Committee for allowing the inmates to attend the Fine Arts Exhibition free of charge		14047	Exhibitions & Displays	14047
A2416	12	9	1876	Documents	Letters In	John Rogry , Sydney Mechanics School of Arts	replying to a request by W. H. Batten to supply information about lending policies of the Sydney library.		14047	Library	14047
A2417	11	9	1876	Documents	Letters In	E. Finlason, Secretary, Castlemaine Mechanics Institute	requesting loan of marbles and apparatus for drawing Art Union and for any information about it		14047	Art Union	14047
A2418	11	10	1876	Documents	Notice	E. Finlason, Secretary, Mechanics Institute, Castlemaine	Notice that sale of tickets in their Art Union is to close on 11/10/1876		14047	Art Union	14047
A2419	8	9	1876	Documents	Letters In	Gray Holthouse for James Pitcher, Auctioneer, Stock and Station Agent, Clunes	Requesting loan of East Charlton Tribune of about 13th or 14th August containing advertisement of sale by auction at East Charlton		14047	Library	14047
A2420	16	6	1876	Documents	Letters In	Rob W. Meford (?) Hon. Sec. , 5 Albert Street, Ballarat	Advising of preliminary meeting to gather support of recognition for Mr. P. Cazaly's long and gratuitous service to people of Ballarat		14047	Meetings	14047
A2421	09	12	1876	Documents	Letters In	Arthur K. Light, Mechanics' Institute, Ballarat	Request to the President and Committee of BMI for two days leave of absence to attend 'examination of Teachers'.		14047	Staff	14047
A2422	11	121876	1876	Documents	Letters In	James Walker, Hon. Sec., Ballarat Swimming Club	Request for use of room to hold club meetings.		14047	Room booking	14047
A2423	12	12	1876	Documents	Letters In	Hon. Sec., Bacchus Marsh Mechanics' Institute	Request for loan of wheels and numbers used by the BMI for Art Union draw.		14047	Art Union	14047
A2424	20	12	1876	Documents	Letters In	Mr. W. Elliott, Hawthorn	Request that Mrs Elliott be allowed to borrow books whilst staying in Ballarat.		14047	Library	14047
A2425	21	12	1876	Documents	Letters In	G.W. Rockefeller, U.S. Minstrels, Melbourne	Hall booking for New Year night not suitable.		14047	Hall booking	14047
A2426	22	12	1876	Documents	Letters In	W.B. Shannesy, Secretary, Sandhurst Mechanics' Institute and Free Library	Request for copy of Ballarat Mechanics' Institute catalogue.		14047	Library	14047
A2427	06	12	1876	Documents	Letters In	W.B. Shannesy, Secretary, Sandhurst Mechanics' Institute and Free Library	Request for details of suppliers of Art Union prizes for BMI.		14047	Art Union	14047
A2428	02	11	1876	Documents	Letters In	J. Noble Wilson, Agents, The Liverpool & London & Globe Insurance Company, Ballarat Agency.	Advising BMI insurance premium due today - will hold cover for one week pending enquiries as to rate to be charged.		14047	Insurance	14047
A2429	13	11	1876	Documents	Letters In	A.C. Davies, Buninyong	Hire of Hall for fundraising entertainment in aid of fire victims.		14047	Hall booking	14047
A2430			1876	Documents	Letters In	Nancy ?? 17 Temple Court	Father unable to lecture in Ballarat due to other engagements.		14047	Lecture booking	14047
A2431	13	11	1876	Documents	Letters In	John J. Spillman, James B. McInes, Auditors, Ballarat	Confirming satisfactory audit of BMI records for quarter ending 31st October.		14047	Accounts	14047
A2432	16	06	1876	Documents	Letters In	Miss Lloyd, 189 Cardigan Street, Carlton, Melbourne	Offering services to entertain in Ballarat and fee charged.		14047	Concert performances	14047
A2433			1876	Documents	Letters In	M. Benjamin, Vocalist, 34 Peel Street, Ballarat	Will agree to sing for one night for a fee of 3 guineas.		14047	Concert performances	14047
A2434	24	11	1876	Documents	Letters In	W. S. Lovell, c/o Siddys, 106 Bourke Street, Melbourne	Reply to request for company to entertain at Christmas and giving details of individual performers.		14047	Concert performances	14047
A2435	10	06	1876	Documents	Letters Out	W.H. Batten, Secretary, Mechanics' Institute, Ballarat	To Reverend Slattery requesting separate valuation of each picture for insurance purposes.		14047	Art Union	14047
A2436	09	06	1876	Documents	Letters In	Rev. Slattery, St. Mary's	confirming insurance for 80 pounds on paintings will be sufficient.		14047	Art Union	14047
A2437			1876	Documents	Records	James Curtis	Brief description of four items exhibited by James Curtis		14047	Art Union	14047
A2438	09	10	1876	Documents	Letters In	Superintendant of Police, Police Department, Ballarat	Response to a complaint about boys congregating at night in the vestibule of the BMI. Sergeant McCullogh will deal with it.		14047	Buildings	14047
A2439	10	10	1876	Documents	Letters In	B. T. Ryan, Ingliston Station, Ballan	Enquiry about the possibility of borrowing 3 books if 5 year's subscription is paid. If so, a request is made to arrange transport with Cobb's coach.		14047	Subscriptions	14047
A2440	12	10	1876	Documents	Letters In	R. Ray, South Australian Institute, Adelaide, South Australia	Response to letter about stolen books. Perhaps 30 books per year go missing, but they are not necessarily stolen. Sometimes mistakes are made, but generally there is little problem with theft or damage.		14047	Library	14047
A2441	12	10	1876	Documents	Letters In	J. M. Harcourt, "Evening News" Office, Hargreaves St, Sandhurst	Referring to the account for advertising for the Art Union. Unless it is paid at once, the matter will be placed in the hands of solicitors.		14047	Accounts	14047
A2442	14	10	1876	Documents	Letters In	S. F. Wholohan, Otway St South	Returns overdue book with great apology.		14047	Library	14047
A2443	14	10	1876	Documents	Letters In	J. Long, Town Hall, Town of Ballaarat East	Apologies for inability to attend this evening.		14047	Meetings	14047
A2444	17	10	1876	Documents	Letters In	W. Saint Neuf, Melbourne	D. B. will accept six pounds. He will send list of lectures and the most suitable one can be selected.		14047	Lectures and classes	14047
A2445	19	10	1876	Documents	Letters In	William Saint Neuf, Agent for David Blair Esq., Scott's Hotel, Melbourne	Firmed up date for David Blair's lecture. List of 5 lectures: 1. Cant; 2. Dean Swift ; 3. Irish Wits and Orators; 4. Shakespeare's Female Characters; 5. American Humour		14047	Lecture booking	14047
A2446	21	10	1876	Documents	Letters In	R. Johnson Mercer, St John's, Ballarat	Does not intend to renew subscription to the BMI.		14047	Subscriptions	14047
A2447	19	10	1876	Documents	Letters In	J. Fitzherbert, Librarian, Ballarat Public Library	Sir C. Gavan Duffy has offered to lecture for the joint benefit of the 2 libraries. The Public Library considers it has first claim and resists dividing the proceeds. They would, however, wish to use the BMI Hall.		14047	Lectures and classes	14047
A2448	25	10	1876	Documents	Letters In	J. Fitzherbert, Librarian, Ballarat Public Library	The Public Library Committee agree to forego their claims to the proceeds of Sir C. G. Duffy's lecture - "Something to Do".		14047	Lectures and classes	14047
A2449	26	10	1876	Documents	Letters In	W. Saint Neuf, Scott's Hotel, Melbourne	Enclosed a synopsis of the lecture by David Blair. The rehearsal was very enjoyable. The lecture chosen was "Cant".		14047	Lectures and classes	14047
A2450	24	10	1876	Documents	Letters In	J. Mudie, 24 Queen Street, Melbourne	Enquiring the whereabouts of the picture he lent for the Exhibition.		14047	Exhibitions & Displays	14047
A2451		10	1876	Documents	Memorandum	John M. Harcourt, "Bendigo Evening news", Hargreaves St, Sandhurst	To account rendered 1 pound 10 shillings.		14047	Accounts	14047
A2452	28	10	1876	Documents	Memorandum	John M. Harcourt, "Bendigo Evening News", Hargreaves St, Sandhurst	Explanation of the account which has not been paid.		14047	Accounts	14047
A2453		09	1874	Documents	Letters In	Wm. Francis	Encloses ticket no. 5089, which entitles him to a prize in the Lottery.		14047	Art Union	14047
A2454		09	1874	Documents	Letters In	Wm. Francis	He has not received his prize from the Art Union. Gives details of the agent. Ticket No 5089.		14047	Art Union	14047
A2455	12	09	1874	Documents	Letters In	Robert C. Elliott, 22 Dundas Place, Emerald Hill	Encloses ticket no. 7185 to secure prize no. 476. Please forward to Spencer St railway station		14047	Art Union	14047
A2456	07	10	1874	Documents	Letters In	Robert C. Elliott, 22 Dundas Place, Emerald Hill	After writing about a month ago, the prize has not yet shown up.		14047	Art Union	14047
A2457	09	10	1874	Documents	Letters In	Robert C. Elliott, 22 Dundas Place, Emerald Hill	After receiving memo, checked with railway station without success. Apologises for the nuisance. What was the prize?		14047	Art Union	14047
A2458	03	12	1874	Documents	Letters In	Robert C. Elliott, 22 Dundas Place, Emerald Hill	Prize still not appeared. Requests refund of 20 shillings.		14047	Art Union	14047
A2459	26	09	1874	Documents	Letters In	Miss Hannah Nyhan, Dixons Swamp, Albury, N.S.W.	Enquiry whether a particular ticket won a prize. Pencilled in the word "Blank" over the number.		14047	Art Union	14047
A2460	28	09	1874	Documents	Letters In	Poulter, Fountain Barber Bookseller & Stationer, 23 Collins Street East, Melbourne	Please leave his prize allotted to ticket No 1109 at the Ballarat Club.		14047	Art Union	14047
A2461	28	09	1874	Documents	Letters In	Alfred Sterry, c/o Sterry Bros., Venetian Blind Makers, 125 Russell St, Melbourne	Request to send his prize for Ticket No 7135 to the above address - Venetian Blind Makers.		14047	Art Union	14047
A2462	28	09	1874	Documents	Letters In	D. Martin, Barkley Avenue, North Sandridge	After receiving note, he is sending ticket to claim prize.		14047	Art Union	14047
A2463	14	09	1874	Documents	Letters In	A. McCain, S. S. Otway, Melbourne	Sending ticket No 7460 to claim prize - no. 359 Water colour, Scotch Lake		14047	Art Union	14047
A2464	28	09	1874	Documents	Letters In	A. McCain, S. S. Otway, Melbourne	Prize has not arrived. Will be compelled to seek legal advice.		14047	Art Union	14047
A2465	25	09	1874	Documents	Memorandum	Geo Larkenstieu, S.A. Clark & Co., Manufacturers of Oilmen's Stores, 16 Perry Street Collingwood	Memo to Mr Batten enclosing ticket as requested and agreeing to pay reasonable charge for delivery of the prize.		14047	Art Union	14047
A2466	26	09	1874	Documents	Memorandum	F. Robertson, Bookseller, Stationer & News Agent, Kyneton	Mr. Robertson has enclosed a ticket and informs Mr. Batten that a Mr. Jurman is the holder of ticket no. 1. Mr. Jurman apparently threw his tickets into the fire because he was annoyed at how he had been treated. Mr. Robertson also asks why he has had to send in the tickets he has sold when another man, Mr. D. Sauty, did not.		14047	Art Union	14047
A2467	11	09	1874	Documents	Letters In	I. Miller Jnr., Footscray	Enclosing the requested ticket, and hoping the picture is worth the value listed in the prizes.		14047	Art Union	14047
A2468	14	09	1874	Documents	Letters In	D. Prophet, Klingender and Charsley, Bank Place, Melbourne	Enclosing his winning ticket and asking that his prize be delivered to him or otherwise to the railway station for him to collect.		14047	Art Union	14047
A2469	14	09	1874	Documents	Letters In	Henry Dennis, Bulls Head Hotel, Elizabeth Street North, Melbourne.	Enclosing his winning ticket No 9842 for prize 391 and asking for his prize to be delivered to his new address.		14047	Art Union	14047
A2470	14	09	1874	Documents	Letters In	Mrs John Holloway, P.O. Tabilk	Asking for the prize lists from the Art Union to be sent to her and offering to send stamps in return should there be a cost.		14047	Art Union	14047
A2471	16	09	1874	Documents	Letters In	Mr. D.S. Peters, Victoria District, Independent Order of Rechabites, Lillydale	Mr. Peters asks what his prize is and how he might receive it, or alternatively, whether it could be sold and what that value would be.		14047	Art Union	14047
A2472	16	09	1874	Documents	Letters In	Frances S. Barry, Osborne Cottage, Echuca	Asking that her prize be forwarded to her with other prizes being sent to Echuca to save on cost. She has heard that the value of the prizes are much less than the delivery charge to receive them.		14047	Art Union	14047
A2473	17	09	1874	Documents	Letters In	Edwin Baker, Railway Station, Wodonga	Mr. Baker read in the Argus that he has won a prize in the Art Union and asks if it could be sent to him or how he can get it otherwise.		14047	Art Union	14047
A2474	16	09	1874	Documents	Letters In	Mr. R. Ward, c/- Mount & Co., Victoria Flint Glass Works, Graham Street, Emerald Hill, Melbourne.	Asking how he can best obtain the prize he has the winning ticket for.		14047	Art Union	14047
A2475	17	09	1874	Documents	Letters In	T.A. Kelly for E. L. Moore, Beehive Chambers, 122 Elizabeth Street, Melbourne.	Asking how he should obtain the prize he has the winning ticket for.		14047	Art Union	14047
A2476	15	09	1874	Documents	Letters In	Mary O'Connell, O'Connell Street, Geelong	Asking that the prize she has won be sent to her address.		14047	Art Union	14047
A2477	22	09	1874	Documents	Letters In	Mary O'Connell, O'Connell Street, Geelong	Asking that the prize she has won be forwarded to the Railway Station in Geelong.		14047	Art Union	14047
A2478	05	10	1874	Documents	Letters In	H. Gollaud, Post Office, Smith Street, Collingwood.	Enclosing the winning ticket and asking that the picture be sent to the Albion Hotel, Bourke Street, and be left in the care of the barman.		14047	Art Union	14047
A2479	25	09	1874	Documents	Letters In	Alfred Sterry, 125 Russell Street, Melbourne	Asking that his prize be forwarded to him.		14047	Art Union	14047
A2480	14	09	1874	Documents	Letters In	C. Edwards, Melbourne	enclosing ticket No. 7856 and requesting that prize be forwarded to C/o Mr. O. Carson, No, 3 Elizabeth Street, - all charges will be paid.		14047	Art Union	14047
A2481	14	10187	1874	Documents	Letters In	Annie Nelson, Cowabeet Reefs	advising that she holds ticket No. 6578 and requests list of small prize winners be postedto her		14047	Art Union	14047
A2482	12	10	1874	Documents	Letters In	E. Schmog, Corowa	requesting that prize from ticket No. 9457 be posted to Miss B. Lewis, C/o A. Wayman, Drummond Street Carlton Melbourne - postage will be paid in stamps		14047	Art Union	14047
A2483	07	10	1874	Documents	Letters In	W. Kemp, 34 Capel Street	querying delivery of Art Union prize to Mrs. I Martin , Peel Street, West Melbourne also refers to parcel of photographs directed to 'Mr. E. Better 'or 'Butter' Railway Station but which station is not stated and one very common print unable to be delivered to recipient		14047	Art Union	14047
A2484	05	10	1874	Documents	Letters In	E. Butler, next to Somerset Hotel, Perry Street East, Collingwood	requesting that prize be forwarded at once to Railway Station stated ,to avoid trouble, expense and exposure		14047	Art Union	14047
A2485	11	09	1874	Documents	Memorandum	D. Wilder, Willder & Sterne, Stock Brokers, 22 Collins Street West, Melbourne	request for Art Union Prize for ticket No. 7823 for prize No. 907 be forwarded to his office via Victorian Railway		14047	Art Union	14047
A2486	15	09	1874	Documents	Letters In	B. Rowland, 13 King William Street, Fitzroy, Melbourne	advising that he holds ticket No 8048 enclosed for prize no 446 and requesting that prize be forwarded to change of address from Fitzroy Street to present address		14047	Art Union	14047
A2487	25	09	1874	Documents	Letters In	B. Rowlands, 13 King William Street, Fitzroy, Melbourne	advising that no prize yet received for ticket No. 8048 and threatening action if prize or equal value not received forthwith		14047	Art Union	14047
A2488	08	10	1874	Documents	Letters In	J. Harthy, C/o Mrs. Greenslade, 4 Bourke Street, Melbourne	Ticket No 340 forwarded but no prize yet received - action proposed if not forthcoming		14047	Art Union	14047
A2489	15	09	1874	Documents	Letters In	William Fletcher, 14 & 16 Elizabeth Street, Melbourne	forwarding tickets No. 7672 , 7332 and 7345 and trusting that prizes be received in good condition. Querying various reports in circulation as to value of prizes.		14047	Art Union	14047
A2490	21	09	1874	Documents	Letters In	William Fletcher, 14 & 16 Elizabeth Street, Melbourne	note stating that prizes not yet received		14047	Art Union	14047
A2491	10	10	1874	Documents	Letters In	J. J. Madden, Tower Hill, Killarney	refers to a 4 pound prize in Art Union which not to date received and query as to carriage expenses be prepaid.		14047	Art Union	14047
A2492	10	10	1874	Documents	Letters In	Robert Gourlay, Timor State School, Kyneton	encloses Ticket No 1914 together with postage stamps for one shilling and threepence as requested - expressing thanks for holding prize		14047	Art Union	14047
A2493	17	09	1874	Documents	Letters In	D. McColl, Mt. Fyans North, Darlington	enquiry as to whether tickets No. 3072, 3075, 6276, 6290, 6300 won prizes and if so, value of such		14047	Art Union	14047
A2494	14	09	1874	Documents	Letters In	Daniel Schuck, Walabadar	second request for list of winning numbers in Art Union be forwarded to Grand United Circus, Newscastle NSW		14047	Art Union	14047
A2495	18	09	1874	Documents	Letters In	Donald McLean, Condah	enclosing stamps to value of two shillings and sixpence for copy of results of Art Union		14047	Art Union	14047
A2496	29	09	1874	Documents	Letters In	Thomas McRae, Mt. Fyans, Darlington	request that prize for Ticket No. 3798 be forwarded by post		14047	Art Union	14047
A2497	13	09	1874	Documents	Letters In	W. A. Cadwallader, Gaffney Creek	Enclosing ticket No. 4576 for prize No. 518 with request to forward via post		14047	Art Union	14047
A2498	17	09	1874	Documents	Letters In	P. Meurer, High Street, Sandhurst	request to forward prize for ticket No. 1846		14047	Art Union	14047
A2499	01	10	1874	Documents	Letters In	Joseph Powell, 38 Swanston Street, Melbourne	final application for prize No. 369 with threat for final action if not received		14047	Art Union	14047
A2500	30	09	1874	Documents	Letters In	William Rogers, Balmoral	request for list of ticket numbers and prizes		14047	Art Union	14047
A2501	30	09	1874	Documents	Letters In	E. Townsend, Fryerstown	enclosing Ticket No. 2219 with request to forward his prizetogether with that of Mr. Spencer via Castlemaine by Hargreaves Coach to Fryerstown		14047	Art Union	14047
A2502	28	09	1874	Documents	Letters In	James Graham, Blacksmith,Corryong, Upper Murray	request for list of winning numbers in Art Union		14047	Art Union	14047
A2503	30	09	1874	Documents	Letters In	Edwin Baker, Railway Station, Wodonga	request that prize for ticket No. 4514 be forwarded		14047	Art Union	14047
A2504				Documents	Letters In	William Campbell, C/o Mr. Tulloch & Co. Castlemaine	request for prize for enclosed ticket be forwarded		14047	Art Union	14047
A2505	26	09	1874	Documents	Letters In	M. McDonald, Stray Point, Darlington	Enclosing ticket in Art Union with request that prize be forwarded by Cobb & Co. booking office also enquiring if tickets No. 5870, 5871 and 5872 drew prizes.		14047	Art Union	14047
A2506	30	09	1874	Documents	Letters In	T. Pearson, Mathoura, NSW	request for prize to be delivered to Mr. A. Pearson, Melbourne . If additional costs incurred they will be paid on delivery		14047	Art Union	14047
A2507	29	09	1874	Documents	Letters In	D. S. Peters, Lillydale	forwarding Ticket No. 1231 as requested		14047	Art Union	14047
A2508	29	09	1874	Documents	Letters In	F. D. Barry, Osborne Cottage, Echuca	enclosing ticket No. 1002 and one shilling and threepence in stamps to facilitate sending of prize		14047	Art Union	14047
A2509	21	09	1874	Documents	Letters In	Wm. Hawdon, Carlton.	writer disappointed in not receiving picture after earlier sending the two shillings and sixpence in stamps.		14047	Art Union	14047
A2510	29	09	1874	Documents	Letters In	James Kilgore, 45&47 Bourke Street East, Melbourne.	letter enclosing ticket for prize and asking same to be forwarded asap.		14047	Art Union	14047
A2511	12	09	1874	Documents	Letters In	Tuff,	letter enclosing ticket for prize and asking same to be forwarded to Booking Office, Railways.		14047	Art Union	14047
A2512	19	09	1874	Documents	Letters In	P. Mc.G., Melbourne	writer asking for receipt of letter stating he is holder of ticket 7809 with the prize money of twenty pounds, and that BMI may keep or dispose of painting by forwarding ten pounds to the writer.		14047	Art Union	14047
A2513	19	09	1874	Documents	Letters In	W.S. Smith, 31 Inkerman Street, St, Kilda.	letter claiming prize for ticket No. 7793 and asking if the prizes for Melbourne are going to be sent down.		14047	Art Union	14047
A2514	14	09	1874	Documents	Memorandum	W.H. Batten to J.A. Schott and; J.A. Schott to W.H. Batten.	memorandum advising prize of one pound for "Portfolios of Friths" photographs and the reply; asking for portfolio to be forwarded to 8 Moor Street, Fitzroy.		14047	Art Union	14047
A2515	21	09	1874	Documents	Letters In	J.W. Larvach, Kilmore.	writer stating he is holder of ticket No. 4098, what is the prize, is it a "work of art" which would be desirous to their committee.		14047	Art Union	14047
A2516	21	09	1874	Documents	Letters In	Karl Van Damme, Sandhurst.	writer acknowleding he is holder of ticket No.8809 and requesting prize to be sent.		14047	Art Union	14047
A2517	21	09	1874	Documents	Letters In	A. Dunlier, Stawell.	writer claiming prize for ticket No.3440 and asking for same to be sent to Mr. Ashton, Butcher, South Yarra.		14047	Art Union	14047
A2518	17	09	1874	Documents	Letters In	R.W. Dalton, Geelong.	letter claiming prizes for ticket Nos. 3794; 3788 for John Giblin and 3789 for David Jacobson - letters attached.		14047	Art Union	14047
A2519	16	09	1874	Documents	Letters In	J. Madden, Tower Hill, Killarney P.O.	letter enclosing ticket No. 6954 for prize 197 to be forwarded to above address or to the Coach Office, Geelong for forwarding.		14047	Art Union	14047
A2520	12	09	1874	Documents	Letters In	D. Rouayne, Newstead.	letter enclosing ticket and claiming prize 191 with a preference for the four pound prize money and not the article.		14047	Art Union	14047
A2521		09	1874	Documents	Letters In	T.E. Knowles, Trinity College.	letter enclosing ticket No.2907 and asking for prize to be sent to Duke of Rothsay Hotel, Elizabeth Street.		14047	Art Union	14047
A2522	15	09	1874	Documents	Letters In	Mrs. Chas. Staff, 6 Royal Arcade	letter asking for prizes for ticket Nos. 1204 and 7272 be forwarded.		14047	Art Union	14047
A2523	15	09	1874	Documents	Letters In	A. Mumford, 214 Elizabeth Street	enclosing prize winning ticket and asking for prize to be sent c/- A.M. Allan, 214 Elizabeth Street.		14047	Art Union	14047
A2524	15	09	1874	Documents	Letters In	James Martin, Winston Place, Peel Street North, Hotham.	letter enclosing ticket No. 4420 for prize 728, plus one shilling for postage to above address.		14047	Art Union	14047
A2525	15	09	1874	Documents	Letters In	A.M. McCann, W.S.N. Co., 29 Market Street, Melbourne.	letter enclosing ticket and asking for picture to be sent to above address.		14047	Art Union	14047
A2526	14	09	1874	Documents	Letters In	Mrs. Clave, Broadford.	letter enclosing ticket No. 6543 and asking for prize to be sent to above address.		14047	Art Union	14047
A2527	14	09	1874	Documents	Letters In	John Thompson, Echuca.	letter enclosing ticket No. 2047 and asking for prize to be forwarded.		14047	Art Union	14047
A2528	14	09	1874	Documents	Letters In	Thos. Watson, Parcels Office, Melbourne.	letter enclosing ticket No. 8008 for prize No. 521 and asking for it to be forwarded to above address.		14047	Art Union	14047
A2529	14	09	1874	Documents	Letters In	Abraham Solomons, Central City Loan Co., 151 Swanston Street North, Melbourne.	letter enclosing ticket No. 9113 and asking for prize to be forwarded to above address.		14047	Art Union	14047
A2530	08	10	1874	Documents	Letters In	Thomas R. Hunter, "Pastoral Times" Office, Deniliquin.	letter claiming prize to the value of one pound for ticket No.3527 and asking for prize to be forwarded.		14047	Art Union	14047
A2531	08	10	1874	Documents	Letters In	D. Cole Jnr., P.O. Fryerstown.	letter claiming prize and asking for same to be forwarded to above address.		14047	Art Union	14047
A2532	09	10	1874	Documents	Letters In	Thomas Walsh, Hospital for the Insane, Ararat.	two letters - claiming prize for ticket No. 3513 and asking for it to be forwarded to the above address or c/- Bull & Mouth Hotel, Ararat.		14047	Art Union	14047
A2533	12	09	1874	Documents	Letters In	W.H. Slaney, George & Moor Street, Fitzroy.	letter claiming prize of twenty pounds for ticket No. 5422 for prize 70 - two oil paintings - Shamrock on Voyage and Sea Piece.		14047	Art Union	14047
A2534	15	09	1874	Documents	Letters In	R.S.D. Morgan, c/- Messrs. E. & M. Keogh, Chemists, 11 Latrobe Street East, Melbourne.	letter enclosing ticket No. 6641 and asking for same to be forwarded to the above address.		14047	Art Union	14047
A2535	17	09	1874	Documents	Letters In	Bullen & Brady, C/-Ferguson & Moore, 48 Flinders Lane East, Melbourne	letter enclosing ticket No. 9058 and asking for prize to be forwarded to the above address - and hoping expenses of transit may be as low as possible!!		14047	Art Union	14047
A2536	17	09	1874	Documents	Letters In	J. Greene, Rochester	letter enclosing tickets and asking for prizes to be forwarded to the above address		14047	Art Union	14047
A2537	17	09	1874	Documents	Letters In	G. Kinsman, 28 Moor Street, Fitzroy	letter enclosing ticket no 6695 and asking for prize to be forwarded to the above address		14047	Art Union	14047
A2538	17	09	1874	Documents	Letters In	A. Lambert, 41 Collins St East	letter enclosing ticket and asking for prize to be forwarded to the above address		14047	Art Union	14047
A2539	16	09	1874	Documents	Letters In	Wm. Martin, Toorak Road, South Yarra	letter enclosing ticket and asking for prize to be forwarded to the above address		14047	Art Union	14047
A2540	17	09	1874	Documents	Letters In	Edward Hayes,. C/o W.S. Woolcott, Solicitor, 39 Queen Street, Melbourne	letter enclosing ticket No 7653 and asking for prize N0 623 to be forwarded to the above address		14047	Art Union	14047
A2541	17	09	1874	Documents	Letters In	F. Reed, 18 Market Street, Melbourne	letter enclosing ticket No 7385 and asking for prize to be forwarded to the above address		14047	Art Union	14047
A2542	15	09	1874	Documents	Letters In	R. S.D.Morgan, Woods Point	letter enclosing tickets numbered 6642,7478, 8989 and 9002 and asking for prizes to be forwarded to the above address		14047	Art Union	14047
A2543	16	09	1874	Documents	Letters In	Ralph Wilson, Barkly St, St Kilda	letter enclosing ticket and asking where he can collect prize in Melbourne		14047	Art Union	14047
A2544	15	09	1874	Documents	Letters In	D. McGregor, Oxley Plains	letter enclosing ticket and asking that the prize be forwarded through Wm McCullack & Co, care of Colin Gardner, Store Keeper, Oxley Plains		14047	Art Union	14047
A2545	16	09	1874	Documents	Letters In	William Muir, Collingwood Gas Company Office	letter enclosing ticket no 145 and asking that the prize be forwarded to Collingwood Gas Company Office, or to 114A Moray St, Emerald Hill		14047	Art Union	14047
A2546	16	09	1874	Documents	Letters In	J. O'Sullivan, Registrar General's Office	letter enclosing ticket no 9573 and asking that the prize be forwarded to above address		14047	Art Union	14047
A2547	17	09	1874	Documents	Letters In	L. Cohen	letter enclosing ticket no 6876 and asking that the prize be forwarded to enclosed address		14047	Art Union	14047
A2548	15	09	1874	Documents	Letters In	P. Hackett, British Hotel, Geelong	letter enclosing ticket		14047	Art Union	14047
A2549	16	09	1874	Documents	Letters In	James Todd, Hotham	letter enclosing ticket No. 7085 and asking that pize be sent to James Todd, C/o W. Sydenham Esq, 16 Lonsdale St West, Melbourne		14047	Art Union	14047
A2550	15	09	1874	Documents	Letters In	Henry Greville, Spring Cottage,	letter saying he had ticket no 5897 which drew prize no 571 and asking how he could apply for the prize		14047	Art Union	14047
A2551	18	09	1874	Documents	Letters In	Thos Nolcutt, Soliicitor, Wangaratta	letter saying he had ticket no 1465 and that prize no 911 be forwarded to him		14047	Art Union	14047
A2552	18	09	1874	Documents	Letters In	George Wagland, St. Kilda Dining Room, High Street, St. Kilda	letter saying he had ticket and that prize be forwarded to him		14047	Art Union	14047
A2553	18	09	1874	Documents	Letters In	A. Brockhoff, Melbourne	letter saying he had ticket No. 94 and claiming prize No. 4552		14047	Art Union	14047
A2554	19	09	1874	Documents	Letters In	H. Brampton, C/o Higginbotham & Co, Collins Street, Melbourne	letter saying he had tickets 7958, 9015 and 5423 and claiming prizes		14047	Art Union	14047
A2555	18	09	1874	Documents	Letters In	T. Pearson, Red Bank N.S.W.	letter saying he had tickets claiming prize no. 960		14047	Art Union	14047
A2556	18	09	1874	Documents	Memorandum	Edward Hurst, Sandhurst Steam Saw Mills, Bridge and McRae Streets, Sandhurst	letter enclosing tickets and claiming prizes		14047	Art Union	14047
A2557	18	09	1874	Documents	Letters In	David Dewar, Wangaratta	letter enclosing ticket No 5967and ticket No 1428on behalf of Mr Leaver and asking that both prizes be sent in one packet per Permeum Hunt & Co., Railway Carrier Ballarat		14047	Art Union	14047
A2558	19	09	1874	Documents	Letters In	D. O'Donnell, 116 Collins St, Melbourne	letter enclosing two tickets 1133 and 7391 and asking that prizes be forwarded		14047	Art Union	14047
A2559	18	09	1874	Documents	Letters In	W. Scott, Reid St, Wangaratta	letter enclosing ticket no 2976 and asking that prize be forwarded		14047	Art Union	14047
A2560	18	09	1874	Documents	Letters In	Karl Van Damme, Sandhurst	letter enclosing 28 tickets on behalf of various winners and asking that prizes be forwarded		14047	Art Union	14047
A2561	18	09	1874	Documents	Letters In	Karl Van Damme, Sandhurst	letter enclosing 28 tickets on behalf of various winners and asking that prizes be forwarded		14047	Art Union	14047
A2562	18	09	1874	Documents	Letters In	R. Bruce, Terang Cottage, Elizabeth St, West Richmond	letter enclosing ticket and asking that prize be forwarded		14047	Art Union	14047
A2563	18	09	1874	Documents	Letters In	Wright and Co, Little Collins St West	letter asking that prize be forwarded through the parcel office railways to the care of Mr. B. French, Tailor, 62 Queen Street, Melbourne		14047	Art Union	14047
A2564	18	09	1874	Documents	Letters In	M. Roth, 137 Lygon St, Carlton	advising he held ticket no 9917 and asking how he could collect prize		14047	Art Union	14047
A2565	25	09	1874	Documents	Letters In	J. Marriott, Timor St, Warrnambool	claiming prizes on behalf of No 4458 Mr. Oakley, 4469, Mr. Docherty and 4473 Gilby. He complained that he, as agent, had endured endless trouble with Art Union		14047	Art Union	14047
A2566	6	10	1874	Documents	Letters In	J. Marriott, Timor St, Warrnambool	enclosing tickets for prizes previously claimed except for Mr. Docherty who had lost his ticket!		14047	Art Union	14047
A2567	13	08	1874	Documents	Memorandum	W.H. Batten, Secretary, Ballaarat Mechanics' Institute, 70 Bourke Street East, Melbourne to F.M, Claxton Esq	Lime-light used at Fire Brigade Demonstration was done with government apparatus. Details of how the effect was obtained from the burning of Oxygen and Hydrogen gases. Will investigate further.		14047	Exhibitions & Displays	14047
A2568	12	08	1874	Documents	Memorandum	John F. Paten, Printer & Stationer, High Street, Avoca	Request for tickets in Ballarat Art Union.		14047	Art Union	14047
A2569	14	08	1874	Documents	Memorandum	W.H. Batten, Secretary, Ballaarat Mechanics' Institute, 70 Bourke Street East, Melbourne to A.Marshall Esq.	Suggest arrange with Chemist for Lime Light apparatus. Tickets selling rapidly. Request for more tickets to be sent.		14047	Exhibitions & Displays	14047
A2570	12	08	1874	Documents	Letters In	Carl Kleeg, Hamilton	Sending cheque for 4 pounds 15 shillings for remaining 5 tickets.		14047	Art Union	14047
A2571	10	08	1874	Documents	Letters In	Andrew Mayne, Echuca	Request for another ticket.		14047	Art Union	14047
A2572	13	08	1874	Documents	Letters In	D.R. Morris, State School No.73, Barrabool Hills, Geelong	Enclosed cheque for 1 pounds and 6 pence for ticket in Art Union. Will collect large gold vase after drawing is over.		14047	Art Union	14047
A2573	13	08	1874	Documents	Letters In	Francis Blythman, Piggoreet	Request for one Art Union ticket. Post office money order for 1 pound enclosed.		14047	Art Union	14047
A2574	1008	08	1874	Documents	Memorandum	M. Ainsley Scott & Co., Managers & Proprietors of The Great Hibernicon (St. George's Hall)	Request for Open Dates for the Mechanics' Hall, rent charged and whether inclusive of gas.		14047	Hall booking	14047
A2575	11	08	1874	Documents	Letters In	Mr. Edward Charlton & Emily Pearse, Tourello Street, Clunes	Query regarding whether he will receive the two Art Union tickets he paid for whilst attending exhibition at the Mechanics' Institute. Paid 1 shilling for the 1 pound tickets.		14047	Art Union	14047
A2576	11	08	1874	Documents	Letters In	W. Brewster, Portland	Sending cheque for 9 pounds 15 shillings for block of Art Union Tickets.		14047	Art Union	14047
A2577	10	08	1874	Documents	Letters In	J. Pemberton, Stratford, Gippsland	Request for one Art Union ticket and prospectus, cheque for 1 pound and 6 pence enclosed.		14047	Art Union	14047
A2578	17	08	1874	Documents	Letters In	H. deSanty, Kyneton	Reply to letter from BMI, 12 Art Union tickets unsold to date.		14047	Art Union	14047
A2579	10	08	1874	Documents	Letters In	Andrew Mayne, Grocer, Echuca	Request for one ticket for Art Union		14047	Art Union	14047
A2580	09	08	1874	Documents	Letters In	Robert Geo. Dawson, 73 Errard Street, Ballarat	Reply to letter. Unable to agree to request for singing due to a trip "up the country" and medical treatment for a cold on the chest.		14047	Exhibitions & Displays	14047
A2581	10	08	1874	Documents	Letters In	W. C. Grinley, Australian Mutual Provident Society, Temperance Hall, Sandhurst	Encloses cheque for 3 pounds and says he will clear all tickets in the next fortnight. He is taking tickets in place of Agent's commission.		14047	Art Union	14047
A2582	10	08	1874	Documents	Notices	William Sylvester Pulford, Bendigo Evening News, Hargreaves Street, Sandhurst	Request for advertising, including a mock-up of the advertisement - (for the Art Union)		14047	Advertisement	14047
A2583	08	08	1874	Documents	Letters In	W. H. Angove, Authorised Surveyor, St Arnaud	Request for 4 tickets in the Art Union		14047	Art Union	14047
A2584	17	08	1874	Documents	Letters In	A. H. Hughes, Mortlake	Reply by Mrs Hughes to a letter. Her husband is away from home and has the tickets with him. She does not know how many are sold, but will communicate with him by post.		14047	Art Union	14047
A2585	17	08	1874	Documents	Letters In	G. Lyell, Advertiser Office, Ararat	Request for one ticket for the Art Union		14047	Art Union	14047
A2586	18	08	1874	Documents	Letters In	Samuel Prisket, Beleveu House, Forest St, Sandhurst	Request for one ticket in Art Union		14047	Art Union	14047
A2587	17	08	1874	Documents	Letters In	Edward Blake, Ballan	Details of tickets sold and returned from agent.		14047	Art Union	14047
A2588	17	08	1874	Documents	Memorandum	B. W. Wheatland, Mechanics Institute, Geelong	Enclosing a cheque for 3 pounds and unsold tickets.		14047	Art Union	14047
A2589	17	08	1874	Documents	Letters In	H. Piening, Creswick	Reply to letter. He has 13 tickets and expects to dispose of the lot. If not he will return them in 2 days.		14047	Art Union	14047
A2590	15	08	1874	Documents	Letters In	E. C. Harris, Beechworth	He has tickets for the Art Union. Mr Raecke's name has been advertised as agent and is left out, but it doesn't matter.		14047	Art Union	14047
A2591	15	08	1874	Documents	Letters In	A. Salmon, Ararat	Request for 3 tickets in the Art Union		14047	Art Union	14047
A2592	15	08	1874	Documents	Letters In	J. S. Lyon, Scarsdale	Returning block of tickets. Also includes cheque for one more sale - to C. McIntyre, Smythesdale		14047	Art Union	14047
A2593	15	08	1874	Documents	Letters In	J. S. Lyon, Scarsdale	Has sold one more ticket in the Art Union - to Thos Williams, Cape Clear.		14047	Art Union	14047
A2594	15	08	1874	Documents	Letters In	C. Atkinson, Town Clerk, Town Hall, Portland	Request for one ticket in Art Union in the name of J.C.P.A.		14047	Art Union	14047
A2595	13	08	1874	Documents	Letters In	Kurt Van Damme, Sandhurst	Requesting 100 more tickets for the Art Union. Comments on the demand, which is very high, as the draw approaches.		14047	Art Union	14047
A2596	10	08	1874	Documents	Letters In	W. Mofflin, 26 Carrie Street, Adelaide	Request for 2 tickets for the Art Union, and a list of winning numbers. He requests to be named on the list as "South Australian".		14047	Art Union	14047
A2597	13	08	1874	Documents	Memorandum	W. H. Batten, 70 Bourke Street East - to Claxton	He attended the Hibernicon and wasn't impressed. Prices far too high. 'There will be a bust up there before long"		14047	Art Union	14047
A2598	12	08	1874	Documents	Memorandum	W. H. Batten, 70 Bourke Street East - to Claxton	HIBERNICON - Same entertainment as Melbourne. Everything except Hall, lighting, advertising, money and check takings.All printing necessary to advertise properly - two weeks - 450 pounds		14047	Art Union	14047
A2599	17	08	1874	Documents	Letters In	J. W. Rossiter, Kilmore	All tickets, except only one or two, will be sold.		14047	Art Union	14047
A2600	17	08	1874	Documents	Memorandum	R. Maxwell & Co., Auctioneers, Ryrie Street, Geelong.	Reply to letter. Have sold 17 tickets in Art Union, and expect to sell 5 or 10 more.		14047	Art Union	14047
A2601	17	08	1874	Documents	Letters In	John Dawe, Linton	Request for one ticket in the Art Union.		14047	Art Union	14047
A2602	18	08	1874	Documents	Letters In	Manager, London Chartered Bank of Australia, Gordons	He will have 8 or 10 tickets left. Will send in all unsold by the 21st.		14047	Art Union	14047
A2603	17	08	1874	Documents	Letters In	W. Grimley, Agent, Australian Mutual Privident Society, Sandhurst	Will have no tickets left. Congratulations on "a real Ballarat Coup".		14047	Art Union	14047
A2604	18	08	1874	Documents	Letters In	John Keays, Cobb and Co Office, Daylesford	In reply to circular, he has no tickets left. Tickets are popular. He hopes the first prize will come to Daylesford.		14047	Art Union	14047
A2605	18	08	1874	Documents	Memorandum	W. H. Batten, Mechanics' Institute, 70 Bourke Street East, Melbourne	Anxious to know how many tickets he will get from Ballarat. Has collected from all agents. "Squeezed 10 pounds out of my defaulter". Sold 114 tickets in office yesterday. Details of fireworks - he will check with a Fireworks Maker.		14047	Art Union	14047
A2606	17	08	1874	Documents	Letters In	Jas. Phillips, Secretary, Sandhurst Mechanics' Institute and Free Library	Encloses cheque for 7 pounds for the remainder of the tickets. The total he has sent is now 25 pounds.		14047	Art Union	14047
A2607	17	08	1874	Documents	Memorandum	E. Hurst, Sandhurst	advising of return of balance of unsold tickets to Mr. Van Damme together with cheque for 9 tickets sold.		14047	Letters In	14047
A2608	19	08	1874	Documents	Letters In	Karl Van Damme, Sandhurst	forwarding 40 pounds for tickets sold and advising that after 21st could easily dispose of a further hundred tickets.		14047	Art Union	14047
A2609	17	08	1874	Documents	Letters In	Karl Van Damme, Sandhurst	advising of receipt of two books containing 48 tickets, together with 23 tickets transferred by Mr. Hurst. and consider sale of all tickets will be completed prior to terms of circular. Enclosed also cheque for 37 tickets total 37 pounds, less 10% commission 3 pounds 14 shillings, total of 33 pounds and 6 shillings.		14047	Art Union	14047
A2610	17	08	1874	Documents	Memorandum	W. H. Newlands, Castlemaine	enclosing cheque for 20 pounds on account tickets sold and asks if last remittance can be made about 8th as some of the cash is outstanding.		14047	Art Union	14047
A2611	07	11	1870	Documents	Receipts	W.H. Batten, Mechanics' Institute, Ballaarat	Invoice/Receipt written by Mr Batten acknowledging receipt of Bank Draft for 50 pounds issued by The London Chartered Bank of Australia.		14047	Accounts	14047
A2612	17	08	1874	Documents	Letters In	Henry Dobson, Burrumbeet	advising that only one ticket sold payment of one pound will be made when next in Ballarat		14047	Art Union	14047
A2613	18	08	1874	Documents	Memorandum	John F. Patten, Printer & Stationer, High Street, Avoca.	request for ticket in Art Union and advising possible sale of further tickets. Ticket No 5605.		14047	Art Union	14047
A2614	19	08	1874	Documents	Letters In	H. Gorden, 8 York Street East, Emerald Hill..	requesting ticket in Art Union to be forwarded to Mrs. J. M. F. Gorden of 8 York Street East, Emerald Hill.		14047	Art Union	14047
A2615	17	08	1874	Documents	Letters In	Alex J. Campbell, Buangor	Returning balance of unsold tickets in book (18) cheque to be forwarded on 21st		14047	Art Union	14047
A2616	17	08	1874	Documents	Memorandum	Alexander Lowenstein, Mining Agent, Maryborough	advising that 20 unsold tickets remain and will return balance on 21st		14047	Art Union	14047
A2617	17	08	1874	Documents	Memorandum	W.H. Batten, Ballaarat Mechanics' Institute, 70 Bourke Street East, Melbourne	Mr. Batten advises that two tables forwarded by mid day train, balance of goods next day. Tables are 18 shillings, better class than those mentioned by Rosenvelt. Has purchased case containing 8 of the 18 shillings ones & 16 guaranteed nearly as good at 16 shillings all round.		14047	Art Union	14047
A2618	17	08	1874	Documents	Memorandum	W.H. Batten, Ballaarat Mechanic' Institute, 70 Bourke Street East, Melbourne	request to send pieces belong to G. P. Smith's pictures as Abbott took them away. Advising that tickets selling splendidly with sale of 100 in one day. One dozen cruet stands bought at 5 shillings and sixpence and odd lot of Lustre vases also purchased		14047	Art Union	14047
A2619	17	08	1874	Documents	Letters In	H. Garriques, Talbot	advising 4 tickets still remaining with hope of selling same before 21st when remittance will be sent.		14047	Art Union	14047
A2620	14	08	1874	Documents	Letters In	E.Few, Geelong	request for one book of tickets and two large posters		14047	Art Union	14047
A2621	07	08	1874	Documents	Letters In	Alex. Webb, Geelong	reminder of promise to dispose of paintings in both water colour and oil at agreed price , half of which goes to Institute. Mentions that Melbourne artists receive greater patronage than rural artists.		14047	Art Union	14047
A2622	15	08	1874	Documents	Memorandum	W.H. Batten, Ballaarat Mechanics' Institute, 70 Bourke Street East, Melbourne	advising that accounts rendered included payments of 7 pounds 16 shilings also included was 9 pounds 10 shillings paid to Azzopardi & Co. for printing. Amount of 24 pounds 5 shillings was paid - accounts in future to be sent in weekly by cheque but overlooked payment of 2 pounds 10 shilings for Assurance. Exhibiting of vase beneficial to sale of tickets. 11 ticket held in office - application by post for 18 - telegraphing country agents to return unsold tickets.. Nature of apparatus for Time Light queried suggests magnesium Wire best.		14047	Art Union	14047
A2623	19	08	1874	Documents	Letters In	John Clarke, Teasdale	request for one prepaid Art Union ticket. Ticket No 5609		14047	Art Union	14047
A2624	18	08	1874	Documents	Letters In	Newall Ellis, Beaufort	request for one prepaid Art Union ticket		14047	Art Union	14047
A2625	15	08	1874	Documents	Letters In	Walter I. Hill, St. Arnaud	request for one prepaid Art Union ticket		14047	Art Union	14047
A2626	14	08	1874	Documents	Letters In	Hugh Moore, Conkar, Narracoorte	request for two prepaid tickets in Art Unon. Ticket Nos 3570 and 3572.		14047	Art Union	14047
A2627	18	08	1874	Documents	Letters In	H. Spencer, Newtown, Scarsdale	request for one Art Union ticket. Ticket No. 3569.		14047	Art Union	14047
A2628	17	08	1874	Documents	Letters In	J. Calder, Staffordshire Reef	request one prepaid Art Union ticket		14047	Art Union	14047
A2629	18	08	1874	Documents	Letters In	G. Perry, Mining Registrar, Staffordshire Reef	request for one prepaid Art Union ticket		14047	Art Union	14047
A2630	17	08	1874	Documents	Letters In	Frederick Carter, State Nursery, Macedon	request for one prepaid Art Union ticket		14047	Art Union	14047
A2631	19	08	1874	Documents	Letters In	Edward Milligan, C/o David Land, Blacksmith Snake Valley, Carngham	request for one prepaid Art Union ticket. Ticket No 3562.		14047	Art Union	14047
A2632	15	08	1874	Documents	Letters Out	H. G. Appleford, Dunolly	request by Mr. Batten for country Agents to return monies from sale of tickets and all unsold tickets before 21st . Gold vase (weight 500 oz. 22 carat gold) now on display in Melbourne. Preparations being made for drawing on 10th September.		14047	Art Union	14047
A2633	19	08	1874	Documents	Letters In	J. Lidyman, Post Office, Oxley Plains	request for one prepaid Art Union ticket. Ticket No: 4751		14047	Art Union	14047
A2634	17	08	1874	Documents	Letters In	John Bastard, Post Office Telegraph Station, Clare. S.A.	letter enclosing money order for one ticket - BMI lottery.		14047	Art Union	14047
A2635	19	08	1874	Documents	Letters In	J. Rossiter, Kilmore.	letter discusses sale of commision for Art Union; five pounds enclosed with letter.		14047	Art Union	14047
A2636	20	08	1874	Documents	Letters In	Joseph Barnabas French, 3 Myrniong Terrace, Drummond Street, Carlton.	letter enclosing four pounds for tickets in Art Union. Ticket Nos 5624-25, 4704-05		14047	Art Union	14047
A2637	19	08	1874	Documents	Letters In	Josiah Marriott, Timor Street, Warrnambool.	letters enclosing list of unsold tickets/cheque - and request/cheque for one ticket.		14047	Art Union	14047
A2638	19	08	1874	Documents	Letters In	E. Hartley, Linton.	letter enclosing cheque for a ticket in Art Union.		14047	Art Union	14047
A2639	19	08	1874	Documents	Letters In	Mrs. Joseph Lindley, Miners Arms Hotel, Timar, near Maryborough.	letter enclosing one pound for a ticket in Art Union.		14047	Art Union	14047
A2640	19	08	1874	Documents	Letters In	I.S. Lyon, Scarsdale.	letter enclosing cheque for one pound sixteen shillings for two tickets; one ticket for Mrs. McGedham of Scarsdale.		14047	Art Union	14047
A2641	19	08	1874	Documents	Letters In	H. Knight, c/- G.D. Knight, Post Office, Newtown, Scarsdale.	letter enclosing one pound for one ticket in Art Union.		14047	Art Union	14047
A2642	19	08	1874	Documents	Letters In	Chas. I. Lewis, 41 Queen Street, Melbourne	letter enclosing one pound for one ticket in Art Union.		14047	Art Union	14047
A2643	20	08	1874	Documents	Letters In	J. Miller, 129 Collins Street West, Melbourne	letter enclosing P.O. order for one pound for one ticket in Art Union.		14047	Art Union	14047
A2644	17	08	1874	Documents	Letters In	F.H. Wilson, Union Club, Sydney.	letter asking if agent has been appointed in Sydney; letter also enclosing one pound for one ticket in Art Union.		14047	Art Union	14047
A2645	20	08	1874	Documents	Memorandum	Alexander Lowenstein, Mining Agent, Maryborough.	memorandum acknowledges receipt of telegram; disposing of tickets; and enclosing cheque for twenty pounds fifteen shillings balance of monies owing.		14047	Art Union	14047
A2646	20	08	1874	Documents	Memorandum	Sander Lazarus & Co., 42 Elizabeth Street, Melbourne.	memorandum acknowledges receipt of cheque for forty-three pounds three shillings and ninepence with a query re the commission given.		14047	Receipt	14047
A2647	18	08	1874	Documents	Letters In	H. Kruiger, Koroit.	letter returning balance of tickets [15] and enclosing cheque for two pounds seventeen shillings for tickets sold.		14047	Art Union	14047
A2648	20	08	1874	Documents	Letters In	Septimus Gibbs, Butcher, Majorca.	letter enclosing three pounds for three tickets in Art Union.		14047	Art Union	14047
A2649	20	08	1874	Documents	Letters In	Henry O'Beirne, Linton.	letter enclosing cheque for one pound and six pence for ticket in Art Union for Michal O'Beirne.		14047	Art Union	14047
A2650	21	08	1874	Documents	Letters In	W.J. Lormer, 29 Flinders Lane East, Melbourne.	letter enclosing cheque for one pound and sixpence for a ticket in Art Union.		14047	Art Union	14047
A2651	20	08	1874	Documents	Letters In	E. Few, Geelong.	letter enclosing cheque for twenty-two pounds and ten shillings for a book of tickets in Art Union.		14047	Art Union	14047
A2652	20	08	1874	Documents	Letters In	J.E. Bray, Beechworth.	letter enclosing one pound for one ticket in Art Union.		14047	Art Union	14047
A2653	19	08	1874	Documents	Memorandum	James J. Bland, Spring Plains Station, Mia Mia.	memorandum enclosing P.O. for two pounds and six pence for two tickets in Art Union.		14047	Art Union	14047
A2654	18	08	1874	Documents	Letters In	F. Stephenson, North Williams G.M. Coy. Ltd., Adelong, N.S.W.	letter enclosing cheque for one pound for one ticket in Art Union.		14047	Art Union	14047
A2655	10	08	1874	Documents	Letters In	R.N. Dalton, Geelong.	letter returning twenty two tickets not sold and cheque for two pounds seventeen shillings for three tickets sold less commission.		14047	Art Union	14047
A2656	01	08	1874	Documents	Letters In	L. Hyman, Clunes.	letter stating his appointment as agent was made by Mr. Musgrove; and his displeasure at not being recognised by the committee and his previous letter remains unanswered.		14047	Art Union	14047
A2657	03	06	1874	Documents	Memorandum	W.H. Newlands, Manufacturing & Retail Stationer, Castlemaine.	memo enclosing books of tickets Nos. 1851, 1852, 1853, 1854, 1855, 1856 & 1858 as requested.		14047	Art Union	14047
A2658	10	08	1874	Documents	Memorandum	W.H. Newlands, Manufacturing & Retail Stationer, Castlemaine.	memo giving breakdown of tickets sold 1851-1875, 1776-1800, 4426-4450, 5251-5275, 8626-8650 and listing of debits.		14047	Art Union	14047
A2659	19	08	1874	Documents	Memorandum	T. Nicholls, Lexton.	letter requesting two Art Union tickets.		14047	Art Union	14047
A2660	15	08	1874	Documents	Letters In	M.M. Dwyer, Post Office, Caramut.	letter enclosing three pounds for three tickets in Art Union.		14047	Art Union	14047
A2661	19	8	1874	Documents	Letters In	I Cawker, Commercial Hotel, Merino	advising 8 tickets left,and if not sold by next day, will return them		14047	Art Union	14047
A2662	20	8	1874	Documents	Letters In	Carl Klug, Hamilton	Sold his two books, but took Mr. Thornley's unsold tickets and sold 13 more. Has forwarded unsold tickets and proceeds		14047	Art Union	14047
A2663	19	8	1874	Documents	Letters In	Julius, H Schraps, Pioneer Hotel, Oxley Plains	enclosing one pound for ticket		14047	Art Union	14047
A2664	20	8	1874	Documents	Letters In	William Russell, Newtown, Beechworth	enclosing one pound for ticket		14047	Art Union	14047
A2665	3	1	1871	Documents	Receipts	Charles Mather	Receipt given for three pounds 14/6 for salary to date		14047	Accounts	14047
A2666	29	12	1870	Documents	Statement	Watson & Ellis	Legal Costs of twenty pounds 12/6 charged by Watson and Ellis in County Court between Charles Von Reiche (Plaintiff) and William Henry Batten (Defendant)		14047	Receipt	14047
A2667	28	2	1870	Documents	Receipts	The Evening Mail Newspaper Co, 36 Armstrong St, Ballarat	account for one pound 5/- for sundry advertisements including Art Union and basement to let		14047	Accounts	14047
A2668	31	5	1870	Documents	Receipts	A. H. King, Furnishing and General Ironmonger, 14 Bridge Street, Ballarat	account for two pounds 2/3 for duster and doormat		14047	Accounts	14047
A2669	20	4	1870	Documents	Receipts	H. V. Murray	account for one pound 5/- for recementing and painting		14047	Accounts	14047
A2670	20	4	1870	Documents	Invoices	R. W. Thorne, 88 Gore St, Fitzroy	account for four pounds 4/- for attending County Court including Railway fares		14047	Accounts	14047
A2671	16	4	1870	Documents	Invoices	Hy Griffin	account for 15/- for sweeping 6 chimneys		14047	Accounts	14047
A2672	2	5	1870	Documents	Receipts	Thomas Whitelaw, Importer, 26 Sturt St, Ballarat Wholesale & retail Dealer in Oils, Window Glass	account/receipt for twelve pounds 13/9 for sundry repairs and glass		14047	Accounts	14047
A2673	1	5	1870	Documents	Receipts	Gordon and Gotch, 85 Collins Street West, Melbourne	account for ten pounds 13/4 for interstate and New Zealand newspapers		14047	Accounts	14047
A2674	2	5	1870	Documents	Receipts	Fountain Barber's Circulating Library, 23 Collins St East, Melbourne	account for six pounds 13/- for purchase of books (titles listed)		14047	Accounts	14047
A2675	3	5	1870	Documents	Invoices	The Evening Post, Mair and Lydiard Streets, Ballarat	account for two pounds 14/6 for subscription and advertisement		14047	Accounts	14047
A2676	25	5	1870	Documents	Receipts	Henry Cuthbert	received from Secretary the sum of eighty one pounds 15/- due to I.H. Jones and paid on his order to Cuthbert		14047	Accounts	14047
A2677	19	5	1870	Documents	Receipts	William Paul, General Bookbinder, 75 Lydiard Street, Ballarat	receipt for twelve pounds 15/6 for books and periodicals (titles listed)		14047	Accounts	14047
A2678	9	5	1870	Documents	Receipts	Ballarat Gas Company	receipt for twenty pounds 13/- for gas account		14047	Accounts	14047
A2679	2	6	1870	Documents	Receipts	Charles Boyd, Plain Ornamental & Letter-Press Printer' 35 Sturt St, Ballarat	receipt for twenty two pounds 8/- for office consumables and printing		14047	Accounts	14047
A2680	28	6	1870	Documents	Receipts	F. L. Davis, 21 Clarendon St, Soldiers Hill	receipt for eleven shillings for bookbinding		14047	Accounts	14047
A2681	1	7	1870	Documents	Receipts	William M. K. Vale	receipt for five pounds 6/6 for Daily Age		14047	Accounts	14047
A2682	28	6	1870	Documents	Receipts	Evening Mail Office, 27 Armstrong St, Ballarat	receipt for 18/-		14047	Accounts	14047
A2683	01	12	1870	Documents	Receipts	James Ware	Receipt for 1 month salary to 30 November - 13 pounds.		14047	Accounts	14047
A2684	01	12	1870	Documents	Receipts	W.H. Batten	Receipt for 1 month salary to date - 25 pounds.		14047	Accounts	14047
A2685	05	12	1870	Documents	Receipts	J.A. Dames	Receipt for salary to date - 9 pounds, 13 shillings and 4 pence.		14047	Accounts	14047
A2686	01	12	1870	Documents	Receipts	Ballaarat Gas Company	Receipt for 22 pounds, 6 shillings and 1 pence for gas account.		14047	Accounts	14047
A2687	0	12	1870	Documents	Invoices	Victoria Fire & Marine Insurance Company, Market Street, Collins Street West, Melbourne.	Notification of Insurance Policy No. 18810 expiry and details of renewal premium of 3 pounds, 15 shillings.		14047	Accounts	14047
A2688	29	12	1870	Documents	Receipts	Victoria Fire & Marine Insurance Company, Market Street, Collins Street West, Melbourne.	Receipt for 3 pounds, 15 shillings for insurance renewal premium on 1 thousand, five hundred pounds. Policy No. 18810.		14047	Accounts	14047
A2689	28	12	1870	Documents	Receipts	W. Gooch, General News & Advertising Agent, Lydiard Street, Ballarat	Receipt for 5 pounds, 11 shillings and 6 pence for copies of newspapers.		14047	Accounts	14047
A2690	09	12	1870	Documents	Invoices	Australian Alliance Assurance Company, 53 Elizabeth Street & 2 Collins Street West, Melbourne	Request for payment of 1 pound, 10 shillings for insurance premium renewal.		14047	Accounts	14047
A2691	28	12	1870	Documents	Receipts	Australian Alliance Assurance Company, 4 Collins Street West, Melbourne	Receipt for 1 pound, 10 shillings for one years insurance premium to 12/10/1871.		14047	Accounts	14047
A2692	28	02	1871	Documents	Receipts	Thomas Roberts	Receipt for payment of 13 shillings for 'Telegraph' newspaper supplied from 27 June to 26 December 1870.		14047	Accounts	14047
A2693	31	12	1870	Documents	Receipts	Proprietors of 'The Geelong Advertiser'	Receipt for payment of subscription 2 pounds, 12 shillings, 6 pence.		14047	Accounts	14047
A2694	01	11	1870	Documents	Receipts	Bateman, Clark & Co	Receipt for payment of subscription, 17 shillings, for 'The Ballarat Courier'.		14047	Accounts	14047
A2695	01	11	1870	Documents	Employment	W.H. Batten	Receipt for payment of one month salary, 25 pounds.		14047	Receipt	14047
A2696	24	12	1870	Documents	Receipts	Thomas Bowman, Gas & Hydraulic Engineer, Grenville Street, Ballarat	Receipt for payment of 6 pounds, 13 shillings and 6 pence for cost and installation of 3 'Pendants'.		14047	Accounts	14047
A2697	01	11	1870	Documents	Receipts	John Heil	Receipt detailing the cost of loads of wood on different dates.		14047	Accounts	14047
A2698	30	11	1870	Documents	Receipts	Ballarat Star Newspaper Office	Receipt for various classified advertisements.		14047	Accounts	14047
A2699	30	11	1870	Documents	Receipts	Proprietor of The Evening Post, Mair Streets, near Lydiard Streets, Ballarat	Receipt for copies of the newspaper for the Library.		14047	Accounts	14047
A2700	25	11	1870	Documents	Receipts	J. McHutchison, Bookbinder, Paper Ruler & Account Book Manufacturer, 65 Mair Street, Ballarat	Receipt for many different journals for the Library.		14047	Accounts	14047
A2701	11	11	1870	Documents	Receipts	A.J.King, Iron Merchant, Furnishing and General Ironmonger, 14 Bridge Street, Ballarat	Receipt for screwdriver, twine, bolt, padlock, hooks, etc.		14047	Accounts	14047
A2702	03	11	1870	Documents	Receipts	J.A. Dames	Receipt for one month's salary to 31 October, 1870.		14047	Accounts	14047
A2703	?	11	1870	Documents	Receipts	Jas Robertson, Collector, Ballaarat Gas Company	Receipt for payment for gas account. Attached to this receipt are the meter readings for the period.		14047	Accounts	14047
A2704	01	10	1870	Documents	Receipts	J.A. Dames	Receipt of salary for one month to 30 September, 1870.		14047	Accounts	14047
A2705	01	10	1870	Documents	Receipts	W.H. Batten	Receipt for one month's salary.		14047	Accounts	14047
A2706	?	10	1870	Documents	Receipts	Jas Robertson, Collector, Ballaarat Gas Company	Receipt for gas account. Attached are the meter readings for the period.		14047	Accounts	14047
A2707	?	10	1870	Documents	Receipts	William M.K. Vale, Bookseller, Stationer, News Agent, & Importer of Periodicals, One Sturt Street, and Lydiard Street, Opposite Railway Station, Ballarat.	Receipt for the Daily Age and freight.		14047	Accounts	14047
A2708	13	10	1870	Documents	Receipts	C. Attwood, Carpenter	Receipt for timber and labour.		14047	Accounts	14047
A2709	01	10	1870	Documents	Receipts	Matthews & Co., Mount Alexander Mail Office, Castlemaine	Receipt for mail account to 3 September, 1871.		14047	Accounts	14047
A2710	28	10	1870	Documents	Invoices	Mackay & Co., Bendigo Advertiser Office, Market Square, Sandhurst	Invoice/Receipt for payment of postage on free copy of the Advertiser to 31 December, 1870.		14047	Accounts	14047
A2711	24	11	1870	Documents	Receipts	Thomas Williams	Receipt for payment of "contract as per tender" and removing shelves 15 pounds 10 shillings..		14047	Accounts	14047
A2712	28	10	1870	Documents	Receipts	James Ware	Receipt for one month's salary to 31 October, 1870.		14047	Accounts	14047
A2713	10	02	1871	Documents	Receipts	George Robertson, Importer of Books and Stationery, 69 Elizabeth Street, and Collins Place, Melbourne.	Receipt for payment of books listed on accompanying invoice. 11 pounds 18 shillings 6 pence.		14047	Accounts	14047
A2714	15	09	1870	Documents	Receipts	Charles Chamberlain, Nightman, Melbourne Road, Ballarat	Receipt for payment of attending to closet from 3rd March until 3rd September, 1870.		14047	Accounts	14047
A2715	03	09	1870	Documents	Receipts	James Ware	Receipt for one month's salary received.		14047	Accounts	14047
A2716	03	09	1870	Documents	Receipts	J.A. Dames	Receipt for one month's salary to 31 August, 1870.		14047	Accounts	14047
A2717	31	08	1870	Documents	Receipts	W.H. Batten, Secretary	Receipt for one month's salary received.		14047	Accounts	14047
A2718	20	09	1870	Documents	Invoices	W. Gooch, General News and Advertising Agent, Lydiard Street, (Opposite Craig's Hotel), Ballarat	Invoice/Receipt for payment of account for copies of newspapers.		14047	Accounts	14047
A2719	15	09	1870	Documents	Invoices	John Heil	Invoice/Receipt listing deliveries of loads of wood.		14047	Accounts	14047
A2720	22	09	1870	Documents	Receipts	The National Insurance Company of Australasia Limited, Ballarat Branch, 20 Lydiard Street, Ballarat	Receipt for insurance premium renewal, policy no. 397, from 4th September 1870 to 4th September 1871.		14047	Accounts	14047
A2721		11	1870	Documents	Statements	Ballaarat Mechanics' Institute	List of allowances - generally 25% - to tenants: J. Goodall, J. Smith, F. C. Downs. (November and December)		14047	Accounts	14047
A2722		08	1870	Documents	Records	Ballaarat Mechanics' Institute	List of allowances given to tenants - generally 25%: Smith, Downs, Goodall. Note of receipt by William J. Coburn of rebate in rent 5 pounds 6 shillings 3 pence.		14047	Accounts	14047
A2723		09	1870	Documents	Invoices	Ballarat Gas Company, Ballarat	Account / receipt for gas use for August - 19 pounds and 4 pence		14047	Accounts	14047
A2724	31	09	1870	Documents	Receipts	James Ware	Receipt for one month's salary - thirteen pounds		14047	Accounts	14047
A2725	30	09	1870	Documents	Invoices	James Hutchison, Bookbinder, Ballarat	Invoice/Receipt. Long list - 4 pages - of books and periodicals bound from July 22 until September 27 - individual titles 18 pounds 14 shillings.		14047	Accounts	14047
A2726	07	08	1870	Documents	Receipts	James Ware	Receipt for one month's salary - thirteen pounds		14047	Accounts	14047
A2727	01	08	1870	Documents	Receipts	W. H. Batten	Receipt for one month's salary - 25 pounds		14047	Accounts	14047
A2728	02	08	1870	Documents	Receipts	J. A. Dames	Receipt for one month's salary - eight pounds, 13/4		14047	Accounts	14047
A2729	08	08	1870	Documents	Receipts	Ballarat Gas Company	Account / receipt for gas - nineteen pounds 16/4		14047	Accounts	14047
A2730	05	08	1870	Documents	Receipts	William Paul, General Bookbinder, 75 Lydiard Street North	Invoice/receipt. List of books and periodicals bound from May 21 to July 30, 5 pounds 17 shillings 9 pence. Payment received Aug 27th 1870. signed W. Paul.		14047	Accounts	14047
A2731	26	08	1870	Documents	Receipts	George H. Pours, 34 Collins Street West, Melbourne	duplicate receipt for 3 pounds 6/- carting expenses for Mr. Twentyman's pictures to Melbourne		14047	Accounts	14047
A2732	30	08	1870	Documents	Invoices	Brown Osborne & Co.127 Collins St. West, Melbourne	charges (addressed to Mr. Twentyman) for conveying 2 cases from Ballarat to St. Kilda and return at cost 1 Pound 15/-		14047	Accounts	14047
A2733	01	08	1870	Documents	Receipts	Josiah Ewins, Wholesale & Retail Bookseller & Stationer, next door to Gas Office, Sturt Street, Ballarat	Receipted Account for Australian Journals Jan 70 - Decr. 70 12/-, London Journal , Novr, 1869 - 1/- Australian Journal, March - 1/-		14047	Accounts	14047
A2734	18	08	1870	Documents	Receipts	Joseph Coulls, Secretary Ballarat Early Closing Association	receipt for 10/- for piano tuning		14047	Accounts	14047
A2735	01	07	1870	Documents	Receipts	James Ware	account and receipt for one month's salary to 30th June - 13 pounds		14047	Accounts	14047
A2736	22	07	1870	Documents	Statements	Mr Batten	List of newspaper suppliers who have forwarded accounts to the Institute for postage of district newspapers 10pounds 8/-		14047	Accounts	14047
A2737	01	07	1870	Documents	Receipts	J. A. Danes	receipted account for one months salary to 30th June - 8 pounds 13/4		14047	Accounts	14047
A2738	30	06	1870	Documents	Receipts	W. H. Batten	receipted account for one months salary 25 pounds		14047	Accounts	14047
A2739	18	06	1870	Documents	Receipts	Ballaarat Gas Company	receipted account for 19 pounds 17/8 for supply of gas over 3 month period		14047	Accounts	14047
A2740	15	07	1870	Documents	Receipts	M. Bade, Wholesale and Retail Tobacconist, Sturt Street, Ballarat	receipted account for 5 copies 'Punch' Melbourne 13/-		14047	Accounts	14047
A2741	06	07	1870	Documents	Receipts	W. Sealy, Builder	receipted account for building material and labour - 2pounds 2/-		14047	Accounts	14047
A2742	18	08	1870	Documents	Notices	Australian Insurance Company	reminder notice re Fire Insurance Policy No. 11154 expiring 1st August together with receipt		14047	Accounts	14047
A2743	30	07	1870	Documents	Receipts	Brown Osborne & Co., Commission & Forwarding Agents & General Carriers	receipted account for 3 pounds 11/3 being charges as per ticket No. 2264		14047	Accounts	14047
A2744	30	07	1870	Documents	Receipts	proprietor of The Evening Post, Mair Street, near Lydiard Street	amended account and receipt for advertising, bookbinding and paper subscriptions total 1 pound 14/6		14047	Accounts	14047
A2745	19	07	1870	Documents	Receipts	George Robertson, 69 Elizabeth and Collins Place, Melbourne	receipted account for goods 15 pounds 19/6		14047	Accounts	14047
A2746	01	06	1870	Documents	Receipts	Evans Brothers, 46 Sturt Street, Ballarat and 44 Collins Street, Melbourne	receipted account rendered plus account for 1 doz. pencils total 1 pound 9/-		14047	Accounts	14047
A2747	06	06	1870	Documents	Receipts	Ballaarat Gas Company	receipted account for 30 pounds 13/2 for supply of gas		14047	Accounts	14047
A2748	04	06	1870	Documents	Receipts	Northern Assurance Company	renewal receipt for Fire Policy 106584 - 3 pounds 15/-		14047	Accounts	14047
A2749	01	06	1870	Documents	Receipts	James Ware	receipted account from Ballarat Mechanics Institute for salary to 31st May 13 pounds		14047	Accounts	14047
A2750	01	06	1870	Documents	Receipts	J. A. Danes	receipted account Ballarat Mechanics Institute for one month's salary - 8 pounds 13/4		14047	Accounts	14047
A2751	01	06	1870	Documents	Receipts	W. H. Batten	receipted account Ballarat Mechanics Institute for one month's salary 25 pounds		14047	Accounts	14047
A2752	30	06	1870	Documents	Receipts	W. Gooch, Lydiard Street, opposite Craigs Hotel	receipted account dated 30.06.1870 for newspapers - 6 pounds 13/6		14047	Accounts	14047
A2753		07	1870	Documents	Statements		return of 25% discount on rentals of office J. Goodale, William Nijon, F. C. Downes, James Smith, Walter Rington, David Hanm, C. Clark & Co.,		14047	Accounts	14047
A2754	01	06	1870	Documents	Receipts	The Ballarat Courier Office, Bateman, Clark & Co.	receipted account rendered - 2 pounds copies Annual meeting 12/- 1 statement receipts 15/6 - total 3 pounds 7/6		14047	Accounts	14047
A2755	03	01	1871	Documents	Programs	Ballaarat Gas Company	meter readings and receipted account for gas usage - 18 pounds 14/9		14047	Accounts	14047
A2756	29	04	1871	Documents	Invoices	London Chartered ..................................., Ballarat	discount slip for 106 pounds 1/3 - balance 6543 pounds 18/9		14047	Accounts	14047
A2757	11	01	1871	Documents	Receipts	City of Ballaarat	rate notice 4175 on property Sturt Street, 5 pounds 17/6		14047	Accounts	14047
A2758	18	10	1870	Documents	Receipts	Borough of Ballaarat	receipt No.1909 for 2 pounds 12/6 - property Sturt Street		14047	Accounts	14047
A2759	28	04	1871	Documents	Invoices	The Sydney Insurance Company, Pitt and Hunter Streets, Sydney	Account plus receipt No. 2553 from Melbourne Agency for 5 pounds being insurance buildings and paintings		14047	Accounts	14047
A2760	05	05	1871	Documents	Receipts	James Ware	receipted account from Ballarat Mechanics Institute for 1 months salary - 10 pounds		14047	Accounts	14047
A2761	31	03	1871	Documents	Receipts	James Ware	receipted account from Ballarat Mechanics Institute for 1 months salary 10 pounds		14047	Accounts	14047
A2762	23	07	1871	Documents	Receipts	The Brisbane Newspaper Company Limited - The 'Queenslander' George Street Brisbane , The Colony of Queensland	receipted account for subscription 1 pound 1/-		14047	Accounts	14047
A2763	23	06	1870	Documents	Receipts	Australian Assurance Alliance Company, 53 Elizabeth Street and 2 Collins Street West, Melbourne	Expiry Notice re Policy No. 16201 and receipt No. 22200 for 2 pounds 10/-		14047	Accounts	14047
A2764	26	08	1870	Documents	Receipts	Australasian Insurance Company, Ballarat	duplicate receipt re Fire Policy No. 11229 for 11/3		14047	Accounts	14047
A2765	01	12	1870	Documents	Receipts	M. Bade, Wholesale & Retail Tobacconist, Sturt Street, Ballarat	receipted account for 6 months subscription Melbourne'Punch' - 1 pound 6/-		14047	Accounts	14047
A2766	3	1	1871	Documents	Receipts	James Ware	Receipt for ten pounds one month's salary		14047	Accounts	14047
A2767	3	1	1871	Documents	Receipts	W. H. Batten	Receipt for twenty pounds 16/8 for one month's salary		14047	Accounts	14047
A2768	3	2	1871	Documents	Receipts	James Ware	Receipt for ten pounds one month's salary		14047	Accounts	14047
A2769	3	2	1871	Documents	Receipts	W. H. Batten	Receipt for twenty pounds 16/8 for one month's salary		14047	Accounts	14047
A2770	3	3	1871	Documents	Receipts	Charles Mather	Receipt for four pounds 6/8 for one month's salary		14047	Accounts	14047
A2771	18	01	1871	Documents	Receipts	Gordon & Gotch, General News and Advertising Agency, 85 Collins Street West, Melbbourne	Subscriptions to various (listed) periodicals		14047	Accounts	14047
A2772	1	10	1870	Documents	Receipts	Andrews, Thomas & Cark, Register, Observer and Journal Offices, Grenfell St, Adelaide	Subscriptions to Observer for one year - one pound 12/6		14047	Accounts	14047
A2773	10	2	1871	Documents	Receipts	William M. K. Vale, Booksellers and Importers of Periodicals, 1 Sturt Street, Ballarat (opposite post office)	Receipt for seven pounds 9/6 for sundry stationery.		14047	Accounts	14047
A2774	5	1	1871	Documents	Receipts	J. K. Baird & Co., Victoria House, Near the Bridge, Main Road, Ballarat	Receipt for nine pounds 9/6 for 'Cleaning off walls, rooms etc and painting'		14047	Accounts	14047
A2775	31	12	1870	Documents	Receipts	Thomas Bowman, Gas & Hydraulic Engineer, Plumber, Grenville St, Near Gas Office	Receipt for one pound 17/6 for sundry plumbing plumbing work		14047	Accounts	14047
A2776	03	03	1871	Documents	Receipts	James Ware	Receipt for ten pounds one month's salary		14047	Accounts	14047
A2777	03	03	1871	Documents	Receipts	W. H. Batten	Receipt for twenty pounds 16/8 for one month's salary		14047	Accounts	14047
A2778	3	3	1871	Documents	Receipts	Charles Mather	Receipt for three pounds 16/8 for one month's salary		14047	Accounts	14047
A2779	23	3	1871	Documents	Receipts	Ballaarat Gas Company	Receipt for seventeen pounds 8/-		14047	Accounts	14047
A2780	6	4	1871	Documents	Receipts	W. Gooch, General News and Advertising Agency, Lydiard St, Opposite Craigs Hotel, Ballarat	Receipt for four pounds 13/6 for 'Argus', Bradshaws, etc		14047	Accounts	14047
A2781	3	3	1871	Documents	Receipts	Fairfax and Laurie, 'The Warrnambool Examiner", Warrnambool	Receipt for eight shillings and eightpence for postage		14047	Accounts	14047
A2782	10	3	1871	Documents	Receipts	C Chamberlain, Nightman	Receipt for five pounds for attending to closets		14047	Accounts	14047
A2783	01	04	1871	Documents	Receipts	Fountain Barber's Circulating Library, Bookseller and Stationer	List of Library Books purchased and receipt for fourteen pounds and sixpence for library books purchased.		14047	Accounts	14047
A2784	1	12	1870	Documents	Receipts	John C Edwards, 'Bendigo Independent' General Printing Office, Williamson Street, Sandhurst	Receipt for one pound 12/6 for subscription		14047	Accounts	14047
A2785	2	3	1871	Documents	Receipts	Charles Boyd, Ornamental and General Letter-Press Printer, Stationer and Embosser, 23 Sturt Street, Ballarat	Receipt for four pounds 10/6 for printing		14047	Accounts	14047
A2786	11	03	1871	Documents	Letters In	Queen Insurance Company, Australasian Branch Queen St, Melbourne	Letter, interim receipt and receipt for two pounds 10/- for insurance premium on policy		14047	Accounts	14047
A2787	5	4	1871	Documents	Receipts	National Insurance Company Of Australasia Ltd, 1 Market Square, Collins st West, Melbourne	Receipt for two pounds 10/- for insurance premium on policy		14047	Accounts	14047
A2788	1	2	1871	Documents	Receipts	S. Cohen, Wholesale and Retail Ironmonger, Sturt St, Ballarat	Receipt for sundry hardware items totalling two pounds 16/9		14047	Accounts	14047
A2789	18	2	1871	Documents	Statements	Allowance to Tenants of Offices	Allowances totalling twety six pounds 11/- to tenants of offices		14047	Accounts	14047
A2790	30	9	1870	Documents	Invoices	Jas M Mathias	Account for 4 pounds 2 shillings and 1 and a half pence together with receipt for three pounds 8/7 (the latter the amount awarded by arbitration)		14047	Accounts	14047
A2791	4	4	1871	Documents	Receipts	James Ware	Receipt for ten pounds one month's salary		14047	Accounts	14047
A2792	5	4	1871	Documents	Receipts	Charles Mather	Receipt for four pounds 6/8 for one month's salary		14047	Accounts	14047
A2793	8	5	1871	Documents	Receipts	Charles Mather	Receipt for four pounds 6/8 for one month's salary		14047	Accounts	14047
A2794	1	4	1871	Documents	Receipts	W. H. Batten	Receipt for twenty pounds 16/8 for one month's salary		14047	Accounts	14047
A2795	1	5	1871	Documents	Receipts	W. H. Batten	Receipt for twenty pounds 16/8 for one month's salary		14047	Accounts	14047
A2796	30	4	1871	Documents	Receipts	W. H. Batten	Receipt for fifteen pounds 4/6 - covering reimbursement for sundry items for one year.		14047	Accounts	14047
A2797	30	4	1871	Documents	Receipts	W. H. Batten	Receipt for twelve pounds - covering reimbursement for expenses connected with defence of action in County Court brought by Mr Rasche in regard to Fine Arts Exhibition		14047	Accounts	14047
A2798	30	4	1871	Documents	Receipts	W. H. Batten	Receipt for six pounds 5/- for travelling expenses		14047	Accounts	14047
A2799	31	3	1871	Documents	Receipts	W. H. Batten	Receipt for six pounds 5/3 for purchase of books at auction including Withers History (of Ballarat) for 6/6.		14047	Accounts	14047
A2800	31	3	1871	Documents	Statements	W. H. Batten	Deposit receipt returned from 5th May 1870 to date 139 @ 5/- = thirty four pounds 15/		14047	Accounts	14047
A2801	8	5	1871	Documents	Statements	Ballaarat Mechanics' Institute	Allowances to tenants totalling twenty four pounds 11/-		14047	Accounts	14047
A2802	4	8	1874	Documents	Letters In	B. Rossiter, Kilmore	Letter regarding sale of tickets in Art Union		14047	Art Union	14047
A2803	27	8	1874	Documents	Letters In	W. C. Jules, 100 Gloucester St, Sydney	Letter regarding lost book of tickets in Art Union		14047	Art Union	14047
A2804	29	08	1874	Documents	Letters In	G.L. Dennis, Dennis Brothers, Watchmakers and Jewellers, 72 Gt. Bourke st East, Melbourne	Requesting ticket in Art Union to be transferred		14047	Art Union	14047
A2805	27	8	1874	Documents	Letters In	Edward McCartney,Edwards Reef	Advising that he would hold butts for tickets he sold in Art Union		14047	Art Union	14047
A2806	1	9	1874	Documents	Letters In	Alfred Ross, Melbourne	Thanking Batten for returnin one pound as Art Union full		14047	Art Union	14047
A2807	29	8	1874	Documents	Letters In	John Rossiter, Kilmore	Regarding sale of tickets in Art Union		14047	Art Union	14047
A2808	28	8	1874	Documents	Letters In	Edwd F. Hughes, Portland	Regarding sale of tickets in Art Union		14047	Art Union	14047
A2809	27	8	1874	Documents	Letters In	B. Rossiter, Kilmore	Regarding sale of tickets in Art Union		14047	Art Union	14047
A2810	27	8	1874	Documents	Letters In	Wm Keogh, Windsor Castle Hotel, Windsor	Regarding sale of tickets in Art Union		14047	Art Union	14047
A2811	27	8	1874	Documents	Letters In	James Knox, Warrnambool	Regarding sale of tickets in Art Union		14047	Art Union	14047
A2812	27	8	1874	Documents	Letters In	E. J. Hall, La Trobe Terrace Chilwell, Geelong	Regarding sale of tickets in Art Union		14047	Art Union	14047
A2813	27	8	1874	Documents	Letters In	A. W. Crowe, Pitfield	Regarding sale of tickets in Art Union		14047	Art Union	14047
A2814	30	8	1874	Documents	Letters In	F. W. T. Evans & Co, Importers of Papers, Prints, Gilt Moulding, Oleographs, Haberdashery, Lonsdale St West	Advising that they had good pictures in stock that could be purchased for Art Union		14047	Art Union	14047
A2815	26	08	1874	Documents	Letters In	E.L. Elves, 58 Barkley Street, Ballarat East.	letter acknowledging receipt of letter; and informing Mr. Elves left Melbourne by City of Adelaide Steamboat for Sydney on Monday so will forward letter to him there.		14047	Art Union	14047
A2816	26	08	1874	Documents	Letters In	H.G. Appleford, Dunolly.	letter enclosing cheque for two pounds for tickets received.		14047	Art Union	14047
A2817	26	08	1874	Documents	Memorandum	E.S. Gutteridge, Bookseller, Stationer and Newsagent, Walhalla.	memo enclosing cheque for thirteen pounds and six shillings being balance of tickets in Ballarat Art Union less commission.		14047	Art Union	14047
A2818	17	08	1874	Documents	Letters In	G.T. Rastrick, Medical Hall, Pharmaceutical Chemist, Main Street, Maldon.	letter enclosing cheque for sixteen pounds and three shillings for ticket Nos. 9751-9775; and return of Mr. Cullin's guarantee form.		14047	Art Union	14047
A2819	15	08	1874	Documents	Letters In	I.I. Jones, London Chartered Bank of Australia, Wangaratta.	letter enclosing cheque for twenty five tickets sold, the remainder twenty five tickets he has given Mr. Levy of Raphael Bros. & Co. to try and sell; and will return all monies and unsold tickets before the 21st August.		14047	Art Union	14047
A2820	22	08	1874	Documents	Letters In	E. Few, Geelong.	letter enclosing cheque for twenty pounds and five shillings for tickets sold, and regret that Mr. Batten has no more tickets for sale and ensuring that if any tickets do come available he can guarantee the sale.		14047	Art Union	14047
A2821	22	08	1874	Documents	Letters In	E.K. Hotchin, Fraser Street, Clunes.	letter enclosing cheque for twenty shillings and six pence for a ticket in the Art Union.		14047	Art Union	14047
A2822	19	08	1874	Documents	Letters In	D. Brewster, Portland.	letter acknowleding receipt of letter requesting all unsold tickets, writer states he posted letter last week with a cheque for nine pounds fifteen shillings making a total of forty seven pounds and ten shillings sent with a request for more books of tickets.		14047	Art Union	14047
A2823	21	08	1874	Documents	Letters In	James Gray, Casterton.	letter enclosing cheque for two pounds, book of tickets and stating this makes him correct.		14047	Art Union	14047
A2824	25	08	1874	Documents	Letters In	H. Nicholl, Koroite Inn, Coleraine.	letter enclosing cheque for twenty three pounds and fifteen shillings and return of ticket butts.		14047	Art Union	14047
A2825	21	08	1874	Documents	Memorandum	W.H. Newlands, Manufacturing & Retail Stationer, Castlemaine.	letter returning butts of four book, a cheque for fifty six pounds nine shillings & sixpence and a request for five more tickets if available.		14047	Art Union	14047
A2826	20	08	1874	Documents	Letters In	Annie Miller, Droop Cottage, Barkley Street, Footscray.	letter enclosing Post Office Order for one pound with a request for ticket in Art Union.		14047	Art Union	14047
A2827	20	08	1874	Documents	Letters In	S. Hawkins, Wagga Wagga.	letter enclosing cheque for sixty eight pounds which includes deductions for advertising, postage and commission, sorry he was not sent more tickets and he supposes he will have to return the ten pounds he has in hand.		14047	Art Union	14047
A2828	22	08	1874	Documents	Letters In	Mr. Carl Klug, Chemist, Hamilton.	letter enclosing payment of twenty shillings for a ticket to be made in the name of John Walter Bachelor.		14047	Art Union	14047
A2829	22	08	1874	Documents	Letters In	Henry H.C. Webb, Post Office, Piggareet.	letter enclosing P.O. Order for one pound for one ticket.		14047	Art Union	14047
A2830	18	08	1874	Documents	Letters In	A.F. Rowe, Shepparton.	letter requesting a ticket for Mrs. Win Fraser and enclosing a P.O. Order for one pound.		14047	Art Union	14047
A2831	21	08	1874	Documents	Correspondence	Howard Eleles, Autura Cottage, Maffra.	letter enclosing one pound for one ticket in Art Union.		14047	Letters In	14047
A2832	21	08	1874	Documents	Letters In	Edward Earse, State School No. 860, Great Western.	letter enclosing cheque for a ticket in Art Union.		14047	Art Union	14047
A2833	21	08	1874	Documents	Letters In	Wm. I.S. Gordon, Scarsdale.	letter enclosing cheque for three pounds sixteen shillings owing, return of four tickets not sold - Mr. Gordon received 35 tickets in total and has sold 27 tickets.		14047	Art Union	14047
A2834	20	08	1874	Documents	Letters In	Andrew Leitch, Inglewood.	letter enclosing cheque for eighteen pounds for sale of twenty tickets less commission; and the return of five tickets not sold.		14047	Art Union	14047
A2835	20	08	1874	Documents	Letters In	H.S. Garrigues, Talbot.	letter enclosing final payment less commission for eight pounds fifteen shillings for twenty five tickets sold.		14047	Art Union	14047
A2836	20	08	1874	Documents	Letters In	T. Sutherland, London Chartered Bank of Australia, Gordons.	letter enclosing nine tickets Nos. 642-650.		14047	Art Union	14047
A2837	19	08	1874	Documents	Letters In	E.S. Gutteridge, Walhalla.	letter enclosing eleven tickets Nos. 5815-5825 which Mr. Gutteridge has not been able to sell - will forward payment for the fourteen tickets sold in due course.		14047	Art Union	14047
A2838	04	06	1874	Documents	Memorandum	Eamont Hurst, Holmes, Trant & Hurst, Wholesale & Retail Timber Merchants and Ironmongers, Bridge & McCrae Streets, Sandhurst.	memorandum enclosing Bond duly signed by Mrs. Thies of Denilquin.		14047	Art Union	14047
A2839	05	08	1874	Documents	Memorandum	Williams & Co., Bampden Guardian Office, Camperdown.	memo stating large number of tickets have been sold in the neighborhood. To allow the postponement being made known and to assist in the disposal of the balance of tickets they are requesting an order for the insertion in their newspaper of the enclosed copy of the Art Union advertisement.		14047	Art Union	14047
A2840	05	08	1874	Documents	Letters In	Geo. A. Lewen, C/- H. McCulloch, Echuca.	letter enclosing one pound for one ticket in Art Union and the request for information of how the prizes are to be made known.		14047	Art Union	14047
A2841	05	08	1874	Documents	Letters In	M. McKenzie, Learmonth.	letter responding to circular received, has sold all tickets, require no more and that cheque will be forwarded in due course.		14047	Art Union	14047
A2842	03	08	1874	Documents	Letters In	H. Kruger, Koroit.	letter enclosing bank draft for twenty three pounds and fifteen shillings for tickets sold No.9576-9600 and a request for more tickets if available and two photos of the vase.		14047	Art Union	14047
A2843	01	08	1874	Documents	Letters In	James Crick, Edenhope.	letter enclosing cheque for two pounds seventeen shillings for three tickets sold this week, still has ten tickets not sold and will forward same next week.		14047	Art Union	14047
A2844	03	08	1874	Signs	Memorandum	T.W. Connebee, General Merchant, "The Corner", Echuca.	memorandum enclosing cheque for twenty five pounds for tickets sold - Nos. 1951-1975.		14047	Art Union	14047
A2845	03	08	1874	Documents	Letters In	Harry Edgar, 6 Victoria Street, Hotham, Melbourne.	letter offering his services as impersonator, singer of Dutch songs and dancer of Spider dances "ala Girards"; his terms being six pounds per week.		14047	Art Union	14047
A2846	01	08	1874	Documents	Letters In	I. Carroll, Sale.	letter enclosing payment of three pounds [National Bank of Sale cheque} and a request for three tickets to be forwarded.		14047	Art Union	14047
A2847	03	08	1874	Documents	Letters In	G.T. Rastrick, Main Street, Maldon	Enclose cheque for 8 tickets. Advertising needed to explain postponement of the draw. 17 tickets unsold, but they may be sold.		14047	Art Union	14047
A2848	03	08	1874	Documents	Letters In	W.H. Comyn, Bank of Australasia, Blackwood	Encloses money for 7 tickets sold and returns 18 tickets.		14047	Art Union	14047
A2849	03	08	1874	Documents	Letters In	Karl Van Damme, Sandhurst	Enclose cheque for 5 tickets. He requests 50 more tickets, as he is sure he could sell them.		14047	Art Union	14047
A2850	03	08	1874	Documents	Memorandum	R. Maxwell, Ryrie Street, Geelong	Encloses a cheque for 25 tickets, Has 22 tickets of the second book left, but now that people are convinced of the genuine nature of the lottery, he is sure more will sell.		14047	Art Union	14047
A2851	02	08	1874	Documents	Letters In	W. H. Newlands, Castlemaine	Encloses cheque for 10 pounds. He has 18 tickets left and expects to sell more.		14047	Art Union	14047
A2852	01	08	1874	Documents	Letters In	J. W. Rossiter, Kilmore	Requests sanction to continue advertising the Art Union, as it has worked well. He is sure more tickets will sell.		14047	Art Union	14047
A2853	01	08	1874	Documents	Memorandum	T. Auketell, London Chartered Bank of Australia, Stawell	Grateful for the caution shown about a missing ticket for the Art Union.		14047	Art Union	14047
A2854	01	08	1874	Documents	Memorandum	Edward F. Hughes, Dispatch Office, Mortlake	All tickets have been sold. There has been a paragraph in the paper about the speed of sale. He is sure more tickets will sell.		14047	Art Union	14047
A2855	21	08	1874	Documents	Letters In	J. Cawker, Commercial Hotel, Merino	Encloses cheque for 5 tickets and 7 unsold tickets.		14047	Art Union	14047
A2856	01	08	1874	Documents	Letters In	"Nina", "Courier" Office, Ballarat	The writer offers her services as vocalist or pianist to the Art Union Committee for 10 shillings per week.		14047	Art Union	14047
A2857	01	08	1874	Documents	Letters In	E. Blake, Ballan	Encloses cheque for 12 tickets. He is confident all remaining 18 tickets will sell.		14047	Art Union	14047
A2858	31	07	1874	Documents	Letters In	Sam Hawkins, Express Office, Wagga Wagga	Encloses receipt for 25 tickets and will try to sell all of them. Will advertise twice a week. The Express is available at the Public Library.		14047	Art Union	14047
A2859	01	08	1874	Documents	Letters In	G. Sands, "The Kyneton Observer" Office, Ebden Street, Kyneton	Encloses a mock-up of an advertisement for the Art Union taken from the "Guardian", Kyneton. He is requesting business. See document 2860.		14047	Art Union	14047
A2860	01	08	1874	Documents	Memorandum	G. Sands, "The Kyneton Observer", Ebden Street, Kyneton	Enclosed newspaper mock-up for advertising the Art Union - see document 2859		14047	Art Union	14047
A2861	28	08	1874	Documents	Letters In	Annie Harper, 1 View Hill Terrace, Sandhurst	Enquiry as to the purchasers of ticket nos. 377 and 2086. At a spiritual seance these numbers were predicted as the winners and she wishes to purchase them for an increased amount. She also wants to know the time of day of the draw, (Given the notes on the letter, it appears she was told who the purchasers were.)		14047	Art Union	14047
A2862	20	08	1874	Documents	Letters In	Henri DeSanty, Kyneton	Notice of ticket sales in balance sheet form - 43 tickets sold, 7 returned.		14047	Art Union	14047
A2863	01	08	1874	Documents	Letters In	G. Chalmers, London Chartered Bank of Australia, Ballarat	His price of 40 pounds named for Mr Purcott's pictures was a mistake. The least he would take for 4 pictures is 45 pounds.		14047	Art Union	14047
A2864	20	08	1874	Documents	Letters In	Karl Van Damme, Sandhurst	Lists 168 tickets from Head Office, 24 from Mr Grindley, 23 from Mr Hurst and 25 from Mr Downes. He could sell another 100 if they are available.		14047	Art Union	14047
A2865	01	08	1874	Documents	Letters In	J. Rossiter, "Standard" Office, Kilmore	All 25 tickets are sold and he would like part of another book. One tickets is missing.		14047	Art Union	14047
A2866	31	07	1874	Documents	Memorandum	Mackay & Co. "Advertiser" Office, Sandhurst	Explanation of charge of 5 pounds for advertising for Art Union.		14047	Letters In	14047
A2867	04	08	1874	Documents	Letters In	Sam Hawkins, "Express" Office, Wagga Wagga	Will be able to sell another book of tickets if they could be sent to him.		14047	Art Union	14047
A2868	06	08	1874	Documents	Letters In	W. H. Batten, Melbourne	Details of discrepancies in the whereabouts of books of tickets. Either 34 or 84 tickets are not accounted for.		14047	Art Union	14047
A2869	20	08	1874	Documents	Letters In	Karl Van Damme, Sandhurst	Really wants 100 more tickets, but has only received 48.		14047	Art Union	14047
A2870	06	08	1874	Documents	Letters In	E. Finlayson, Castlemaine	Return of art ticket butts and cheque for sold tickets.		14047	Art Union	14047
A2871	09	08	1874	Documents	Letters In	Mrs Gillett	Request for a ticket in the Art Union No. 1033.		14047	Art Union	14047
A2872	09	08	1874	Documents	Letters In	James Busby, Glenlyon	Request for a ticket to the Ballarat Art Union.		14047	Art Union	14047
A2873	08	08	1874	Documents	Letters In	M.E. Gadd, Russell's Creek, Gippsland	Request for a ticket in the Art Union, enclosing one pound as payment.		14047	Art Union	14047
A2874	08	08	1874	Documents	Letters In	Josiah Marriott, Warrnambool	Enclosing cheque for tickets, and receipts for printing slips and posting bills.		14047	Art Union	14047
A2875	07	08	1874	Documents	Letters In	F.H. Wilson, Union Club Sydney, Sydney	Requesting a prospectus of the Art Union.		14047	Art Union	14047
A2876	10	08	1874	Documents	Letters In	A.F. Rowe, Post Master, Shepparton	Enclosing post office order for 3 tickets in the Monster Art Union for Frederick Wilkinson, Margaret Collie, and Harry Rowe respectively.		14047	Art Union	14047
A2877	10	08	1874	Documents	Memorandum	Joseph Phillips, The Secretary, Mechanics' Institute & Free Library, McCrae Street, Sandhurst	Request for acknowledgement of cheque for tickets.		14047	Art Union	14047
A2878	12	08	1874	Documents	Letters In	Miss M. Black, 11 Warwick Terrace, Drummond Street	Request for Messrs McGulloch & Co. to have pictures, packed for transit if exhibition is over.		14047	Art Union	14047
A2879	03	08	1874	Documents	Letters In	Mr. W. C. Grimley, Sandhurst Agency, A.M.P. Society, Sandhurst	Acknowledgement of receipt of circulars, details of sold and unsold tickets, and asking if he could be the agent for the Sandhurst district.		14047	Art Union	14047
A2880	11	08	1874	Documents	Letters In	W. Rees, Main Street, Stawell	Asking for advice after losing a ticket in the Ballarat Art Union.		14047	Art Union	14047
A2881	10	08	1874	Documents	Letters In	E. Hew, Geelong	Enclosing cheque for sale of Art Union tickets, less his commission, and asking for a receipt.		14047	Art Union	14047
A2882	10	08	1874	Documents	Letters In	Karl van Damme, Sandhurst	Enclosing cheque for sold Art Union tickets and asking for more.		14047	Art Union	14047
A2883	08	08	1874	Documents	Letters In	W.D. Thomson, Hamilton	Enclosing one pound for one ticket in Art Union drawing.		14047	Art Union	14047
A2884	05	08	1874	Documents	Letters In	George Butler, Lake Albacutya Station, Dimboola	Enclosing cheque for ticket in Art Union and asking for the date it will be drawn.		14047	Art Union	14047
A2885	06	08	1874	Documents	Letters In	John McLean, Longerewong Station, Longerewong	Enclosing a cheque for three tickets in the Art Union.		14047	Art Union	14047
A2886	04	08	1874	Documents	Letters In	Edward McCartney, Edwards Reef	Offering to sell more tickets however it is costing him approximately one shilling per ticket to do so. Enclosed is a cheque for sales to date.		14047	Art Union	14047
A2887	04	08	1874	Documents	Letters In	Mrs James Learmonth, c/- Alex Turnball, Rocklands, Balmoral	Requesting tickets in Art Union and particulars of drawing.		14047	Art Union	14047
A2888	10	08	1874	Documents	Letters In	W.H. Batten, Melbourne	Advising that a case containing a vase has been left with Mrs Batten, with instructions for delivery to the Mechanics' Institute or Mr Marshall. If not possible, Mr Batten will collect it himself and return to Melbourne the following day. He also encloses an invoice for a tea service.		14047	Art Union	14047
A2889	08	08	1874	Documents	Letters In	John Bustard, Post Office, Clare, Adelaide	Requesting a prospectus and prize list for lottery.		14047	Art Union	14047
A2890	13	08	1874	Documents	Letters In	W.J.S. Gordon, Taradale	Enclosing cheque for eight tickets sold to date.		14047	Art Union	14047
A2891	07	08	1874	Documents	Letters In	M.M. Dwyer, Post Office, Caramut	Request for information about advertising of the Art Union and the possibility of forwarding tickets by post.		14047	Art Union	14047
A2892	?	05	1874	Documents	Letters In	Mrs Ackroyd, 24 1/2 Marion Stret, Fitzroy, Melbourne	Offering her services as a sentimental vocalist at 10 shillings and sixpence per night. Her last engagement was at the Temperance Hall in Melbourne, and she is a professor of singing and pianoforte.		14047	Concert performances	14047
A2893	28	05	1874	Documents	Letters In	Miss Octavia Lane, 60 Bant Street, Emerald Hill	Offering her services to perform in the Bazaar as a Soprano at eight guineas per week, and offering references from the Argus of the 3rd and 4th of May, and the Geelong Advertiser.		14047	Bazaar	14047
A2894	29	05	1874	Documents	Letters In	James Phillips, Secretary, Sandhurst Mechanics' Institute and Free Library, Sandhurst	Giving a reference as a trustworthy person for a Mr Boxall.		14047	Committees	14047
A2895	29	05	1874	Documents	Letters In	F. C. Klemm & Co. Wine Merchants, Queen Insurance Buildings, 33 Queen Street Melbourne	announcing arrival on 'George Thomson' of 4 cases containing 15 oleographs (framed)and 300 small folio oleographs not framed and some albums with very fine chromos		14047	Exhibitions & Displays	14047
A2896	28	05	1874	Documents	Letters In	B. R. Paley, 102 Young Street, Fitzroy	agressive letter re controversy over payment to Miss Emma Weippert (Mr. Paley's wife) for appearance for 3 nights and travel - balance between amount paid and expenses was 2 pounds 5/6 which was considered insufficient together with copy of Mr. Batten's reply		14047	Concert performances	14047
A2897	29	05	1874	Documents	Letters In	W. C.Bignell, Royal Hotel, Deniliquin	acknowledging receipt of book containing 25 tickets and receipt.		14047	Art Union	14047
A2898	20	05	1874	Documents	Letters In	B. W. Wheatland, Secretary, Mechanics Institute, Geelong	acknowledging receipt of ticket boopk for Art Union and suggests Mr. Harty as canvasser. Suggests advertising in local paper and would allow use of his name as receiver of subscriptions.		14047	Art Union	14047
A2899	30	05	1874	Documents	Letters In	R. Howell, Devon Park, Dunkeld	query as to 3 paid tickets not yet received also enclosing 1 pound for extra ticket in name of John Ritchie, Penshurst		14047	Art Union	14047
A2900	30	05	1874	Documents	Letters In	Isaac M. Rowland, Myrniong	query as to non arrival of one paid up ticket in Art Union		14047	Art Union	14047
A2901	30	05	1874	Documents	Letters In	Thomas Empson, Temperance Hall, Russell Street	listing songs to be sung and details of arrival in Ballarat		14047	Concert performances	14047
A2902	23	05	1874	Documents	Letters In	W. Roberts, Italian Gully	request for ticket in Art Union with enclosed payment		14047	Art Union	14047
A2903	23	05	1874	Documents	Letters In	M. Howell, Devon Park, Dunkeld	request for 3 tickets in Art Union - 2 in name of Richard Howell 1 in name of George Turvey- cheque for 3 pounds enclosed		14047	Art Union	14047
A2904		05	1874	Documents	Memorandum	F. M. Claxton	request from Mr. Batten that all tickets be stamped with "Mechanics Institute" ready for distribution		14047	Art Union	14047
A2905	18	05	1874	Documents	Letters In	J. Agnes Street, Johnson Street, East Melbourne	offering Miss Marie Chalker services as mezzo soprano for performance at Fine Arts Exhibition concert at fee of 10 guineas per week or single performance 6 guineas.		14047	Exhibitions & Displays	14047
A2906	09	05	1874	Documents	Letters In	D. Brewster, Portland	request for book of 25 tickets		14047	Art Union	14047
A2907		05	1874	Documents	Letters In	Mr. B. C. Paley, Theatrical Agency Office, 55 Little Collins Street, Melbourne	informing that Miss Emma Weippert unable to accept engagement previously entered into		14047	Concert performances	14047
A2908	23	05	1874	Documents	Letters In	T. Empson, Temperance Hall, Russell Street, Melbourne	advising that Mr. Dwight unable to go to Ballarat and offering his and services of his wife to sing duets for 5 nights from 1 st June instead of performing on 8th June.		14047	Concert performances	14047
A2909	26	05	1874	Documents	Letters In	Mr. T. Empson, Temperance Hall, Russell Street, Melbourne	requesting reply to previous letter		14047	Concert performances	14047
A2910	26	05	1874	Documents	Letters In	J. Wood, Hansens Hotel, Bourke Street East	offering services as comic singer for 6 pounds per week plus travelling expenses		14047	Concert performances	14047
A2911	26	05	1874	Documents	Letters In	I. M. Rowland, Myrniong	request for 1 ticket in art union together with PO order for 1 pound and postage stamps		14047	Art Union	14047
A2912	26	05	1874	Documents	Letters In	Mr. Sam. Beart, Red Hill, Blackwood	request for 1 ticket in Art Union - cheque enclosed		14047	Art Union	14047
A2913	27	05	1874	Documents	Letters In	J. Baird, Daylesford	request for 2 tickets in Art Union with cheque enclosed		14047	Art Union	14047
A2914	27	05	1874	Documents	Memorandum	J. I. & E. Wheeler, Representative Office, Market Square, Castlemaine.	stating prices for advertising		14047	Quote	14047
A2915	28	05	1874	Documents	Letters In	G. D. Knight, Newtown, Scarsdale	request for 1 Art Union ticket - payment enclosed		14047	Art Union	14047
A2916	28	05	1874	Documents	Memorandum	C. Brown, Mercury Express Office, Vincent Street, Daylesford	requests order for insertion in 'Mercury' newspaper		14047	Advertisement	14047
A2917	22	05	1874	Documents	Letters In	E. Amery, 2 Bromham Place, off Highett Street, Richmond, Melbourne	replying to advertisement for vocalists - offers operatic solos, ballads or duets. Terms 8 pounds for 6 nights paying own fare. References listed.		14047	Concert performances	14047
A2918	22	05	1874	Documents	Letters In	Mr. W. H. Batten, Kyneton	request for half dozen Show Bills 'Tickets can be obtained" to be forwarded in solid roll. Advises that he will be travelling to Taradale, Castlemaine and Sandhurst.		14047	Advertisement	14047
A2919	22	05	1874	Documents	Letters In	Isabel Ponsonby, 172 Collins Street East	offering services as Soprano for 4 pounds per week and is available for fortnight.		14047	Concert performances	14047
A2920	21	05	1874	Documents	Letters In	C. C. Hepburn, Drummond Street	request to hand to Mrs. Lewis a piece of clothing labelled 'Lewis & Hepburn'		14047	Exhibitions & Displays	14047
A2921	21	05	1874	Documents	Letters In	Victorian Volunteer Engineer Corps, Melbourne	refers to sending models to exhibition - approximate cost of 15 - 20 pounds		14047	Exhibitions & Displays	14047
A2922	18	05	1874	Documents	Memorandum	J. W. Banfield, General Printer, 'Advertiser ' Office	setting out costs for insertng advertisements for Art Union		14047	Advertisement	14047
A2923	20	05	1874	Documents	Memorandum	George Robertson, Publisher & Manufacturing Stationery, 33 & 35 Collins St. West, Melbourne	unable to provide Magizines requested		14047	Library	14047
A2924	19	5	1874	Documents	Letters In	G Parsons, St Kilda	Letter re picture framing		14047	Exhibitions & Displays	14047
A2925	19	5	1874	Documents	Letters In	B. R. Notey, Theatrical Agency Office, Melbourne	Advising availability of Miss Emma Werpett as Soprano		14047	Concert performances	14047
A2926	20	5	1874	Documents	Correspondence	W.H. Barnard, Registrar, School of Mines, Ballarat	informing that Admin. Council has acceded to request of Mechanics Institute to allow their facsimiles of gold nuggets to go on display at the Institute		14047	Exhibitions & Displays	14047
A2927	20	5	1874	Documents	Letters In	R. Wicking, Ballarat Hoticultural Society	asking that the bearer be allowed to take two forms and a blackboard as previous;y arranged with Mr. A. Marshall		14047	Fixtures & Fittings	14047
A2928	20	5	1874	Documents	Letters In	D.C. Newham, C/- F. Beggs Esq, Eurambeen, nr Beaufort	re ticket in Art Union		14047	Art Union	14047
A2929	21	5	1874	Documents	Letters In	T. Simpson, Temperance Hall, Russell St, Melbourne	To arrange for Mrs Simpson to sing at Exhibition Concerts for one week at six pounds and a second week at four pounds		14047	Concert performances	14047
A2930	21	5	1874	Documents	Letters In	E. P. Axford, Ballarat	protesting about the change in rules for the design competition for a vase for pupils at the School of Design. His vase, which was in on time, was shown by Mr. Oldham to the students and then they were given an extension to get their entries in.		14047	Lectures and classes	14047
A2931	18	5	1874	Documents	Letters In	C. E. Clarke, Castlemaine	re arrangements with country agents for sale of tickets		14047	Art Union	14047
A2932	18	5	1874	Documents	Letters In	W. Robertson, Ballarat	advising dispatch of drawings, pencil drawings, and photographs on behalf of Mr. Sutherland - for exhibition		14047	Exhibitions & Displays	14047
A2933	18	5	1874	Documents	Letters In	W. George, 60 Lyons St South, Ballarat	asking if his models were to be set and displayed that night		14047	Exhibitions & Displays	14047
A2934	18	5	1874	Documents	Letters In	J. F. Robins, Theatre Royal, Castlemaine	responding to advertisement in The Argus , advising that Annie Beaumont (sentimental and comic vocalist), widow of late Prof. G Parker was available at one pound, one shilling per night plus travelling expenses. She has the honour of appearing under the patronage of H.R.H. the Duke of Edinburgh		14047	Advertisement	14047
A2935	18	5	1874	Documents	Letters In	William Bignell per James Todd, Royal Hotel, Denilquin	acknowledging receipt of prospectus of Art Union		14047	Art Union	14047
A2936	18	5	1874	Documents	Letters In	Charles Mudie, Creswick	offering to become agent for the Art Union in Creswick. As Sec. of the Foresters' Society, he had extensive business connections. Advising Mr. G. Smith, Seedsman,as reference		14047	Art Union	14047
A2937	1	5	1874	Documents	Letters In	R. Wicking, Ballarat Harmonic Society	replying to note of 30 April stating that Committee will do everything it can to adhere to its request		14047	Concert performances	14047
A2938	1	5	1874	Documents	Letters In	J. Noble Wilson, "Ballarat Star" Newspaper Office	advising that he is satisfied with Mr. Musgrove' s security in regard to selling tickets		14047	Art Union	14047
A2939	1	5	1874	Documents	Letters In	E. Parsons, Neptune St, St. Kilda	advising that he will send five paintings - 2 oils and 3 water colours		14047	Exhibitions & Displays	14047
A2940	28	4	1874	Documents	Letters In	M. H. Black, Victorian National Gallery	requesting on behalf of students, some administrative details relating to exhibition of paintings		14047	Exhibitions & Displays	14047
A2941	2	5	1874	Documents	Letters In	J. G. Francis	on behalf of Shire Secretary regretting inablility to attend exhibition but enclosing cheq ue two pounds 2/- as donation		14047	Exhibitions & Displays	14047
A2942	2	5	1874	Documents	Letters In	A. Webb, Geelong	advising that two cases were sent to the West Ballarat station		14047	Exhibitions & Displays	14047
A2943	4	5	1874	Documents	Letters In	Thomas Clark, Public Library, Melbourne	advising that he had sent a painting for sale and had put a low price on it , so he could decide whether it was worthwhile entering each year		14047	Art Union	14047
A2944	04	05	1874	Documents	Letters In	J. W. Burly	Cannot locate the original Draft list of prices. Please forward another copy.		14047	Art Union	14047
A2945	04	05	1874	Documents	Letters In	E. E. Nicholas, 52 Raglan St	Gives the names of needlework pictures sent in. They are not to be sold.		14047	Art Union	14047
A2946	04	05	1874	Documents	Letters In	John Lang, C/- Mr Bennett, Elizabeth St, Melbourne	Request for one ticket in the Art Union.		14047	Art Union	14047
A2947	05	05	1874	Documents	Letters In	H. L. Smith, 7 Temple Court	Description of paintings by Williams, R.A., Webb, Melby and Gritten. The value of the whole lot is about 250 pounds.		14047	Art Union	14047
A2948	16	05	1874	Documents	Letters In	A. Cutter	Declines to take part in the concert next week.		14047	Concert performances	14047
A2949	26	05	1874	Documents	Letters In	Theodore R. Dwight, Customs	Unable to accept the offer to come to Ballarat.		14047	Concert performances	14047
A2950	06	05	1874	Documents	Reports	H. Langdon, Melbourne	List of oil paintings for inclusion in prizes. Paintings by Rolfe, Miles, Scott, Mary Ensor, Villiers, Ladell, Duffield.		14047	Art Union	14047
A2951	06	05	1874	Documents	Letters In	John Carter, 43 Drummond St	Has sent picture for exhibition and sale - 25 guineas. Wishes to enter the Art Union		14047	Art Union	14047
A2952	18	05	1874	Documents	Letters In	Henry Cherry, Royal Exchange Hotel, Stawell	Thinks he will be able to sell 50 tickets.		14047	Art Union	14047
A2953	08	05	1874	Documents	Wages	C. Finlason, Secretary, Mechanics' Institute, Castlemaine	Request for information about the salary paid to the Secretary for years 1872 and 1873. Also whether an assistant is allowed and what he receives.		14047	Staff	14047
A2954	07	05	1874	Documents	Letters In	M. H. Black, National Gallery	Writing on behalf of students. Many are happy to exhibit and need to know what date the paintings are required. If unframed paintings were accepted, many more would be able to be sent.		14047	Exhibitions & Displays	14047
A2955	05	05	1874	Documents	Letters In	Ballarat Harmonic Society, 39 Armstrong St	Practices will be held elsewhere and all belongings will be moved, as requested by your Committee.		14047	Concert performances	14047
A2956	09	05	1874	Documents	Letters In	David Wheeler, Steiglitz	Encloses part of the money for 2 tickets. He is reluctant to take money from people without having the tickets to give them.		14047	Art Union	14047
A2957	09	05	1874	Documents	Memorandum	S. Goode, "Telegraph" Newspaper Office, Warrenheip Street, Buninyong	Advertisement can be inserted 3 times a week for 12/6 per quarter.		14047	Advertisement	14047
A2958	09	05	1874	Documents	Letters In	B. Hepburn, Hepburn & Leonard, Stock and Station Salesmen, Ballarat	Unable to send his painting because he has a wooden house and moving a large and heavy painting would damage the walls. He will see if there is anything else he can send.		14047	Art Union	14047
A2959	10	05	1874	Documents	Letters In	J. Moulding, 50 Flinders Lane	Complaining that it is now a week since the mail came in, and he still does not have his Manchester papers.		14047	Exhibitions & Displays	14047
A2960	11	05	1874	Documents	Letters In	J. H. Fox, Palmerston House, Palmerston St, Carlton	Relating to Concerts given in connection with the Fine Arts Exhibition, she would be happy to sing at them.		14047	Art Union	14047
A2961	11	05	1874	Documents	Letters In	Miss Blythe, 37 Webster St	She is happy to lend 5 water colour sketches for exhibition.		14047	Art Union	14047
A2962	11	05	1874	Documents	Letters In	R. Ford, Clerk of the City of Ballarat, Town Hall	The Council is happy to provide plants from the Botanical Gardens and renew them from time to time during the Fine Arts Exhibition.		14047	Art Union	14047
A2963	11	04	1874	Documents	Letters In	Charles Evans, Post Office, Barrys Reef, Blackwood	Offer to be agent for selling tickets in the Art Union. Mr Mitchell is cited as referee.		14047	Art Union	14047
A2964	11	05	1874	Documents	Letters In	Geo Parsons, St Kilda	Mrs Parsons wants to know when the pictures go in and when the Exhibition opens.		14047	Art Union	14047
A2965	12	05	1874	Documents	Letters In	Andrew S. Ward, Grenville Turf Club Hotel, Derwent Jacks	Requests one ticket in the Art Union		14047	Art Union	14047
A2966	13	05	1874	Documents	Letters In	R. Howell, Devon Park, Dunkeld	Request for a prospectus of the Art Union		14047	Art Union	14047
A2967	12	05	1874	Documents	Letters In	William Henry Williams, Simmons Reef, Blackwood	Request for one ticket in the Art Union.		14047	Art Union	14047
A2968	12	05	1874	Documents	Letters In	J. H. Fox, Palmerston House, Palmerston Street, Carlton	Mrs Fox will sing for 2 nights for 7 guineas or twelve guineas for the week - with the Committee paying railway fare each way.		14047	Art Union	14047
A2969	13	05	1874	Documents	Letters In	E. Rowlands, 116 Collins St, Melbourne	Offering a fine landscape painting valued at 30 pounds for the Exhibition. He is willing to accept 20 pounds for it.		14047	Art Union	14047
A2970	13	05	1874	Documents	Letters In	D. Brewster, Portland	Requesting details of the Art Union that he had seen advertised in his local paper, and offering to sell tickets to same.		14047	Art Union	14047
A2971	14	05	1874	Documents	Letters In	G. Bradford, Euroa, Victoria	Asking for a ticket in the Grand Distribution of Works of Art, and enclosing payment.		14047	Art Union	14047
A2972	14	05	1874	Documents	Letters In	Mr T.B. Brown, Basso, Toorak	Offering his services as a vocalist and giving his terms of three guineas per concert or "as per agreement" for a series.		14047	Concert performances	14047
A2973	14	05	1874	Documents	Memorandum	Frank Pinkerton, Printer & Stationer, Lydiard Street, Ballarat	Detailing the prices of printing the Exhibition Catalogue.		14047	Printing	14047
A2974	14	05	1874	Documents	Tenders	James Curtis	Prices to produce catalogues "in a workmanlike manner".		14047	Printing	14047
A2975	14	05	1874	Documents	Tenders	Charles Boyd, Ballarat	Submission of prices to print catalogues for the Fine Arts Exhibition.		14047	Printing	14047
A2976	14	05	1874	Documents	Letters In	Arthur Hughes, Post Office, Collingwood	Answering an advertisement in the Argus as a vocalist. He is a baritone.		14047	Concert performances	14047
A2977	14	05	1874	Documents	Letters In	John Bailey, 2 Carlton Street, Carlton	He visited a Miss Black with regard to some paintings she would like to lend to an exhibition at the Institute. He lists the paintings and the cost of those she is willing to sell.		14047	Art Union	14047
A2978	14	05	1874	Documents	Letters In	Miss Isabel Ponsonby, 172 Collins Street East	Offering her services as a "cultivated soprano" of piano accompanist for two pounds, 2 shillings per night.		14047	Concert performances	14047
A2979	14	05	1874	Documents	Letters In	I. Brown Esq., C/- Mr Briody, Lydiard Street, Ballarat	This is the letter Mr Batten has written to Mr Brown asking if he would sing at the Promenade Concerts of the Fine Arts Exhibition. Mr Brown has sent it back with a short note on the reverse stating he objects to singing in public and therefore cannot oblige the committee.		14047	Art Union	14047
A2980	14	05	1874	Documents	Letters In	James McHutchison	Enclosing 4 pounds - 1 pound for subscription to Institute and 3 pounds for Art Union tickets.		14047	Subscriptions	14047
A2981	?	051874	1874	Documents	Letters In	Miss Octavia Lane, 60 Frank Street East, Emerald Hill	Asking whether concerts are to be held weekly or nightly.		14047	Concert performances	14047
A2982	?	05	1874	Documents	Letters In	I. Thorne, 3 Lansdowne Street, East Melbourne	Answering advertisement for Promenade Concert and offering his services playing either double bass or violoncello for 3 pounds per week.		14047	Concert performances	14047
A2983	?	05	1874	Documents	Letters In	Mrs Burton, 182 Bridge Road, Richmond	"Marie Fitzjames" offering her services to sing sentimental songs at the concerts for 2 guineas per evening. She would also pay her own expenses except for railway fares.		14047	Concert performances	14047
A2984	15	05	1874	Documents	Letters In	F. Downing, 111 Napier Street, Melbourne	Answering an advertisement in today's Argus, offering himself and his sisters as comic and sentimental singers.		14047	Concert performances	14047
A2985	15	05	1874	Documents	Letters In	Mrs Edwards, Duke of York Hotel, High Street, Prahran	Answering an advertisement in the Argus for professional singers and offering her services to perform either comic or sentimental songs. She mentions performing at a Fine Arts Exhibition in Ballarat four or five years ago and that she received a very "flattering reception".		14047	Concert performances	14047
A2986	15	05	1874	Documents	Letters In	John Wallace, Happy Valley	Enclosing one pound for a ticket in the Art Union.		14047	Art Union	14047
A2987	15	05	1874	Documents	Letters In	Henry Mordaunt, c/- Mr Ireland, 118 Bourke Street East, Melbourne	Offering his services as a baritone and pianist for six pounds per week plus his rail fare to and from Melbourne. He encloses a programme for a recent concert in which he performed.		14047	Concert performances	14047
A2988	16	05	1874	Documents	Letters In	T.B. Brown, Basso, Toorak	Offering his services as a basso to sing "descriptive scenes" for seven guineas per concert.		14047	Concert performances	14047
A2989	15	05	1874	Documents	Letters In	J. L. Jack, at Mundo Hotel, Ballarat	offering services to sing for 3 nights at 2 pounds 5 shillings or one night at 1 guinea.		14047	Concert performances	14047
A2990	13	04	1874	Documents	Letters In	W. C. Weitres, 85 Franklyn Street	inquiring on behalf of an English gentleman desiring information in Ballarat 'Times' for period July 4th or 5th ,55.		14047	Advertisement	14047
A2991	18	05	1874	Documents	Memorandum	F. N. Martin & Co., printers and publishers, Creswick	offering to insert advertisement for "Art Union" to end of July for sum of 30 shillings.		14047	Advertisement	14047
A2992	18	05	1874	Documents	Memorandum	Z. Davies, "News" office, Stawell	terms for advertisement to be placed in "News" to the end of July at sum of 2 pounds 15/-		14047	Advertisement	14047
A2993	18	05	1874	Documents	Agreements	Thomas Stubbs, "Chronicle" Office, Stawell	offering to insert advertisement for one month in exchange for one ticket in Art Union		14047	Advertisement	14047
A2994	08	08	1874	Documents	Letters In	Robt. J. Ellery, Observatory	advising that Electric Light apparatus used at Fire Brigade demonstration belongs to Post Office Department but could be procured for use and same applies to Lime light		14047	Exhibitions & Displays	14047
A2995	17	08	1874	Documents	Letters In	J. I. Kennedy, Hamilton	forwarding returns and unsold tickets in Art Union together with cheque for 4 pounds 14/6 . Postage and commission 5/6 deducted		14047	Art Union	14047
A2996	17	08	1874	Documents	Letters In	John P. Drought, Echuca	acknowledging receipt of half book (15) Art Union tickets and asking if blocks be kept by him until after drawing.		14047	Art Union	14047
A2997	17	08	1874	Documents	Letters In	W. J.Gaffney, Victoria Hotel, Hamilton	enclosing cheque for 23 pounds 15/- , deducting 3 pounds 15/- for commission on tickets sold.		14047	Art Union	14047
A2998	17	08	1874	Documents	Letters In	J. Pemberton, Shalford	requesting one ticket in Art Union and copy of prospectus for Mr. T. B. Little		14047	Art Union	14047
A2999	17	08	1874	Documents	Letters In	H. L. Ringin, Koroit	advising that only 3 tickets sold and will send in whatever number on hand before 21st instant.		14047	Art Union	14047
A3000	17	08	1874	Documents	Letters In	C. Finlayson, Castlemaine	returning one book containing butts of 8 tickets sold and 17 unsold.		14047	Art Union	14047
A3001	17	08	1874	Documents	Letters In	James Gray, Casterton	forwarding 7 unsold tickets and 2 pounds		14047	Art Union	14047
A3002	17	08	1874	Documents	Letters In	J. S. Graham, Hamilton	forwarding 10 unsold ticketstogether with cheque for 14 pounds 5/- - commission 5% 15/- deducted.		14047	Art Union	14047
A3003	17	08	1874	Documents	Letters In	Thomas H. Bell, Lake Hindmarsh, via Horsham	requesting particulars of Art Union raffle date and if possible to purchase 2 or more tickets.		14047	Art Union	14047
A3004	17	08	1874	Documents	Letters In	W. Thos. Sayer, London Chartered Bank of Australia, Dunolly	advising that all Art Union tickets with exception of 3 have been sold		14047	Art Union	14047
A3005	18	08	1874	Documents	Letters In	F. Robertson, Savings Bank, Kyneton	advising that all tickets sold and enclosing cheque for 16 pounds 15/-.		14047	Art Union	14047
A3006			1874	Documents	Receipts	John P.Drought	Receipt for one book containing 25 Art Union tickets Nos. 6551 - 6575		14047	Art Union	14047
A3007	18	08	1874	Documents	Receipts	John P.Drought	receipt for 15 Art Union tickets Nos. 157 - 172		14047	Art Union	14047
A3008	18	08	1874	Documents	Letters In	G. Stewart, Commercial Hotel, Heywood	replying to letter of 15 and advising receipt in hand for 15 unsold and 10 sold tickets .		14047	Art Union	14047
A3009	18	08	1874	Documents	Letters In	Agnes Lang, Snake Valley, Carngham	enclosing 1 pound for purchase of Art Union ticket		14047	Art Union	14047
A3010	18	08	1874	Documents	Letters In	F. J. Matthews, Clunes	advisding that 8 - 10 tickets left and as advised have inserted advertisements		14047	Art Union	14047
A3011	18	08	1874	Documents	Letters In	Andrew Leitch, Inglewood	advising that all unsold tickets and cheque for sold tickets will be returned by 21st		14047	Art Union	14047
A3012	18	08	1874	Documents	Memorandum	W. J. Vance, Stock & Share Broker, Commercial Hotel, Stawell	advisding that only 5 tickets left which expect to sell		14047	Art Union	14047
A3013		04	1861	Documents	Letters Out	Hon. Secretary, Young Men's Association	advising that their application for a room to hold lectures and classes has been referred to the Hall Committee.		14047	Lectures and classes	14047
A3014	18	08	1874	Documents	Letters In	A. Salmon, Ararat	enclosing cheque for balance of account and requesting one book of tickets		14047	Art Union	14047
A3015	18	08	1874	Documents	Letters In	Wm. Finnis, Colac	enclosing cheque for 4 pounds and book for 18 unsold tickets		14047	Art Union	14047
A3016	19	08	1874	Documents	Memorandum	Wm. Musgrove, 'Art Union' Office, No. 37 Sturt Street	advising that orders on hand for 45 tickets from two of Mr. Musgrove's clubs and requests as many as possible tickets be forwarded		14047	Art Union	14047
A3017	19	08	1874	Documents	Memorandum	W. Musgrove, 'Art Union' Office, No. 37 Sturt Street, Ballarat	requesting advice as to time of possession of promised tickets		14047	Art Union	14047
A3018	19	08	1874	Documents	Memorandum	W. Musgrove, 'Art Union' Office, No. 37 Sturt Street,.Ballarat	forwarding 50 pounds made up of Notes 36 pounds, Gold 9 pounds , Solver 4 pounds 16/- and 4/- ??		14047	Art Union	14047
A3019	19	08	1874	Documents	Letters In	P. Burn, Dargo Flat	requesting prospectus or handbill re Art Union in enclosed stamped envelope		14047	Art Union	14047
A3020	19	08	1874	Documents	Letters In	E. Few, Geelong.	letter containing cheque for thirty eight pounds with a criticisim that another book has not been sent as Mr. Few would have liked to have made up the number to 500 sold.		14047	Art Union	14047
A3021	20	08	1874	Documents	Letters In	Edward McCartney, Edwardes Reef.	letter saying twenty two tickets sold, with three unsold, will send a cheque for seven pounds ten shillings next week, has made payment of fifteen pounds previously.		14047	Art Union	14047
A3022	20	08	1874	Documents	Letters In	R.H. Mitchelson, Ballarat.	has three pictures in the hall that he wants to dispose of, will sell for five pounds, will take three pounds in cash plus two Art Union tickets.		14047	Art Union	14047
A3023	20	08	1874	Documents	Letters In	Isaac Barnett, 40 Albert Street, East Melbourne.	letter saying he has not received any communication since he visited Ballarat a month ago, would like to visit mine next time he comes up and could he be advised what arrangement has been made for doing so.		14047	Library	14047
A3024	20	08	1874	Documents	Memorandum	From W.H. Batten to F.M. Claxton.	does the enclosure with Memorandum mean that Mr. Batten cannot expect more tickets from Ballarat?. Telegraph immediately with answer as Mr. Batten can supply demands of up-coming Agents who will jump at getting tickets with 5% commission; Mr. Batten also states he can sell 1000 tickets in one week in the office.		14047	Art Union	14047
A3025	20	08	1874	Documents	Memorandum	P.H. Callan, The London Chartered Bank of Australia. Landsborough.	memorandum saying he has four tickets in hand - having sold them all some time ago.		14047	Art Union	14047
A3026	21	08	1874	Documents	Memorandum	From W.H. Batten to F.M. Claxton.	memorandum enclosing Memo of Agreement with Edwards & Raul; Verlitti anxious to fulfil his engagement, Mr. Batten declined asking him to telegraph Mr. Claxton; Chailey has Ayella under engagement and please send cheque for 200 pounds on account of Gold.		14047	Art Union	14047
A3027	21	08	1874	Documents	Memorandum	From W.H. Batten to F.M. Claxton	memorandum states Mr. Batten has cash for 160 tickets in anticipation of returns from Agents and asking to be advised by telegram after each post of how many returns and how many Agents have reported all sold.		14047	Letters In	14047
A3028	21	08	1874	Documents	Letters In	Hawker ??	Pre-printed letter enclosing ticket book with seven tickets not sold and asking for acknowledgement/receipt.		14047	Art Union	14047
A3029	22	08	1874	Documents	Notice	From Post Office, Ballarat.	advising of a Registered letter for W.T. Gumley, Sandhurst from Mr. Duthie - Form No. 142.		14047	Art Union	14047
A3030	22	08	1874	Documents	Letters In	John P. Drought, Echuca.	letter enclosing cheque for forty pounds for tickets sold by Mr. Connebee and Mr. Drought, return of all butts, and a request for eight more tickets.		14047	Art Union	14047
A3031	22	08	1874	Documents	Memorandum	From William J. Vance, Stock & Share Broker, Commercial Street, Stawell.	memorandum enclosing cheque for twenty three pounds fifteen shillings and a request for more tickets.		14047	Art Union	14047
A3032	22	08	1874	Documents	Letters In	Henry C. Thorburn, Castlemaine.	letter enclosing cheque for one pound ten shillings for balance of money owing and advising that under seperate cover has forwarded the Art Union Book.		14047	Art Union	14047
A3033	22	08	1874	Documents	Letters In	Affleck and Gray, Printers, Booksellers, and Publishers, Albury, N.S.W.	letter enclosing cheque for twenty one pounds and twelve shillings due for twenty five tickets sold less commission, butts of tickets and a request for a receipt.		14047	Art Union	14047
A3034	24	08	1874	Documents	Letters In	E. Few, Geelong.	letter saying Mr. Few has lost the eight tickets in Art Union and could they have been returned to Mr. Batten in error in a box marked outside "Few & Co".		14047	Art Union	14047
A3035	24	08	1874	Documents	Letters In	Isaac Whitehead, Collins St, Melbourne for Miss Smyth	requesting Mr Batten to send Miss Smyth's little picture 'Moonlight' to Mr. Whitehead		14047	Exhibitions & Displays	14047
A3036	24	8	1874	Documents	Memorandum	To F. M. Claxton from W. H. Batten	Advising that about 250 tickets are still outstanding, hopes to bring Cup with him and also paid Edwards 200 pounds		14047	Art Union	14047
A3037	24	8	1874	Documents	Letters In	T. E. Adamson, Malmsbury	enclosing 2 pounds for tickets sold		14047	Art Union	14047
A3038	24	8	1874	Documents	Letters In	J. H. Jones, London Chartered Bank, Wangaratta	enclosing cheque for tickets sold plus unsold tickets		14047	Art Union	14047
A3039	24	8	1874	Documents	Letters In	Thomas Stubbs for A. Taylor, Chronicle Office, Stawell	enclosing cheque for tickets sold		14047	Art Union	14047
A3040	24	8	1874	Documents	Letters In	D. S. Marshall, Agent, Belfast, Port Fairy	enclosing cheque for tickets sold		14047	Art Union	14047
A3041	24	08	1874	Documents	Letters In	Mechanics' Institute Castlemaine	regarding sale of tickets and querying deducting commission.		14047	Art Union	14047
A3042	24	08	1874	Documents	Letters In	Edward McCartney, Edwards Reef	enclosing cheque for tickets sold		14047	Art Union	14047
A3043	25	08	1874	Documents	Letters In	Thomas P. Fitzgerald Barry's Reef	advising that he has previously sent back all unsold tickets		14047	Art Union	14047
A3044	25	08	1874	Documents	Letters In	J. H. Ardlie, Little Malop Street, Geelong	advising that his brother is still ill, but he believes all tickets have been sold		14047	Art Union	14047
A3045	25	08	1874	Documents	Letters In	A. H. Hughes, Disptach Office, Mortlake	requesting a ticket in the Art Union		14047	Art Union	14047
A3046	25	8	1874	Documents	Letters In	J. H. Ardlie, Little Malop Street, Geelong	advising that his brother is still ill, but he believes all tickets have been sold		14047	Art Union	14047
A3047	26	8	1874	Documents	Letters In	J. Clark, Bayswater Villa, Jackson St, St. Kilda	asking whether there had been any offer for Mr. Clark's paintingThe Finding of King		14047	Art Union	14047
A3048				Documents	Inventories	none	two pages with lists of books and no indication of context		14047	Books	14047
A3049	26	8	1874	Documents	Memorandum	R. Maxwell & Co., Auctioneers, Ryrie St, Geelong	enclosing payment for tickets		14047	Art Union	14047
A3050	26	8	1874	Documents	Letters In	Charles Hart, Care Mr. Bell, Painter, Sandhurst	regarding tickets		14047	Art Union	14047
A3051	26	8	1874	Documents	Letters In	Charles Winston, Secretary Mechanics Institute Free Library , Smythesdale	asking that an application form to the Ballarat Amateur Minstral Club be forwarded on		14047	Concert performances	14047
A3052	26	8	1874	Documents	Letters In	G. T. Rastrick, Pharmaceutical Chermist, Main St, Maldon	enquiring about tickets		14047	Art Union	14047
A3053	26	8	1874	Documents	Letters In	James D. Oswald, Bank of N. S. Wales, Ararat	enquiring about tickets		14047	Art Union	14047
A3054	26	8	1874	Documents	Letters In	E. Few, Geelong	enquiring about lost tickets		14047	Art Union	14047
A3055	26	8	1874	Documents	Letters In	Mrs Edward Williams, Stawell West	enquiring about ticket		14047	Art Union	14047
A3056	26	8	1874	Documents	Letters In	W. Anderson, Saddler, Moonambel	enquiring about more tickets		14047	Art Union	14047
A3057	27	8	1874	Documents	Letters In	C. O. Vendey, Wagga Wagga	enclosing payment for tickets		14047	Art Union	14047
A3058	19	10		Documents	Memorandum	W. H. Batten to Rev T. Walker, Presbyterian Church	memo apparently about hall engagement		14047	Hall booking	14047
A3059				Documents	Letters In	W. Gurnley	enquiring about tickets, also for Mr Edwards, Proprietor of Bindy's Independent		14047	Art Union	14047
A3060				Documents	Memorandum	From W. H. Batten	Memo noting telephone about Photo Albums and bringing samples. Turning applicants away by the hundreds		14047	Exhibitions & Displays	14047
A3061				Documents	Memorandum	From W. H. Batten	Memo advising that Vorletti will not be able to keep his appointment. Pencil note - Do not engage them		14047	Concert performances	14047
A3062				Documents	Memorandum	From W. H. Batten	Memo about hall bookings		14047	Hall booking	14047
A3063				Documents	Memorandum	From W. H. Batten	Memo about Mr. Blake's picture, 4 framed, 4 unframed		14047	Exhibitions & Displays	14047
A3064				Documents	Memorandum	From W. H. Batten	Memo about Mr Bogle's painting worth 60 pounds, he wants1000 pounds		14047	Exhibitions & Displays	14047
A3065	-	-	187-	Documents	Memorandum	W.H. Batten, Secretary, Ballaarat Mechanics' Institute	Memo regarding denial by Mr Ainsley Scott that he had been treated discourteously by Mr. Batten.		14047	Exhibitions & Displays	14047
A3066	-	-	-	Documents	Memorandum		A page of brief notes listed as a reminder of administrative tasks to be carried out. i.e, pictures, correspondence, annual reports printed, etc.		14047	Committees	14047
A3067	-	-	-	Documents	Memorandum	Manager, Maryborough Branch, London Chartered Bank of Australia	Return of book (25) Art Union Tickets.		14047	Art Union	14047
A3068	-	-	1874	Documents	Letters Out	W.H. Batten, Secretary, Mechanics' Institute, Ballarat	Standard pro-forma letter with blank areas for insertion of number of tickets sold, date and total tickets numbers disposed of. No details recorded in blank areas.		14047	Art Union	14047
A3069	-	-	-	Documents	Letters In	F.A. Walker, 114 Kent Street North, Sydney	Request for information regarding a painting on exhibition.		14047	Exhibitions & Displays	14047
A3070	-	-	-	Documents	Records		List of people enrolled in Book Keeping class also indicating whether or not Members.		14047	Lectures and classes	14047
A3071	-	09	1874	Documents	Letters In	M. Winch, ? Street, Castlemaine	Query regarding winning ticket no. 8183, what is prize and how it can be obtained.		14047	Art Union	14047
A3072	11	09	1874	Documents	Letters In	E. Steeds, Ballarat Mills	Notifcation that Mrs Fry has not received Key belonging to the Monkeys as promised last week.		14047	Exhibitions & Displays	14047
A3073	03	09	1874	Documents	Memorandum	F.W. Niven, Engraver, Lithographer, Ballarat Straw Lithographic Printing Office, 9 Lydiard Street, Ballarat.	Request for payment of account for Lithographings, Cartoons for BMI, ordered by Mr. Abbott.		14047	Accounts	14047
A3074	03	09	1874	Documents	Letters In	Mr. Charles Verletti, No 2a 8 King Street, Melbourne	Offer to do a concert performance at BMI.		14047	Concert performances	14047
A3075	03	09	1874	Documents	Letters In	Reverend J.R. Braithwaite	Request to give bearer of letter (H. White) painting exhibited in exhibition.		14047	Exhibitions & Displays	14047
A3076	04	09	1874	Documents	Letters In	E. Youngtree, Terrick Terrick Post Office	Request for 1 ticket in Art Union and 1 pound enclosed.		14047	Art Union	14047
A3077	04	09	1874	Documents	Memorandum	W. Robertson & Co., Picture Framing Manufacturers, Peel Street, Near Bridge Street, Ballarat.	Offer to give a prize, value 7 pounds 7 shillings, to be drawn for 'Members who are not in arrears on any date from May'.		14047	Art Union	14047
A3078	15	09	1874	Documents	Memorandum	F. Robertson, Bookseller, Stationer & News Agent, Kyneton	Request that the prizes relating to the book of tickets he sold be forwarded to him.		14047	Art Union	14047
A3079	21	08	1874	Documents	Telegram	John Bastard	please forward three tickets names Stanton, Price and Crabb, Money Order enclosed.		14047	Art Union	14047
A3080	22	08	1874	Documents	Memorandum	Wm. Loftus	telegram advising "they were posted three days ago addressed Ives, 58 Barkley Street."		14047	Art Union	14047
A3081	22	08	1874	Documents	Telegram	F. M. Claxton	Australian Bellringers returned from Adelaide highly praised		14047	Concert performances	14047
A3082	26	08	1874	Documents	Telegram	H.S. Marshalll	cheque and butts sent Monday, forward two tickets first post.		14047	Art Union	14047
A3083	27	08	1874	Documents	Telegram	W.S. Kemp	Clean book up twenty five tickets in cash.		14047	Art Union	14047
A3084	27	08	1874	Documents	Telegram	W.S. Kemp	Ives says never had tickets, thinks Cuthbert may have them.		14047	Art Union	14047
A3085	27	08	1874	Documents	Telegram	From T.T. Wills to W.I. Ives, Sydney.	asking do you know anything about lottery tickets from Warrnambool Dr. Lowestoft. they were sent to your address where they were forwarded to you by letter by Emma.		14047	Art Union	14047
A3086	28	08	1874	Documents	Telegram	J.H. Peebles, Camperdown.	telegram requesting two more tickets.		14047	Art Union	14047
A3087	28	08	1874	Documents	Telegram	B. Severs, St.Kilda.	telegram says "he did not have one of the books".		14047	Art Union	14047
A3088	29	08	1874	Documents	Telegram	J. Rossiter, Kilmore.	"just received cheque for three tickets Nagambie, can you supply?".		14047	Art Union	14047
A3089	29	08	1874	Documents	Telegram	J. Rossiter, Kilmore.	"thanks for reply, cheque for five pounds posted closing the account".		14047	Art Union	14047
A3090	21	08	1874	Documents	Telegram	W.S. Kemp to A. Duthie.	"thirty five shillings per thousand will not do the numbering".		14047	Printing	14047
A3091	31	08	1874	Documents	Telegram	Joseph Griffiths, Richmond.	telegram accepting offer for Beattie and two Stanleys.		14047	Art Union	14047
A3092	31	08	1874	Documents	Telegram	R.A. Dalton, Jones Hotel, Mortlake.	"please reply tonight. Value numbers 3788, 3794		14047	Telegrams	14047
A3093	01	09	1874	Documents	Telegram	Maree Marcus	"arrived Melbourne 7pm last night, will take 11am train this morning to Ballarat".		14047	Committees	14047
A3094	01	09	1874	Documents	Telegram	J. Bastard, Postmaster, Clare, S.A.	"no tickets arriving, haven't you applied P.O. for money reply".		14047	Art Union	14047
A3095	03	09	1874	Documents	Telegram	J.N. Bevitt, 24 Market Buildings, Melbourne.	"offer of 15 pounds declined, keep till Monday if possible, have written Bardwell".		14047	Exhibitions & Displays	14047
A3096	03	09	1874	Documents	Telegram	Miss Jenny Claus, 7 Richmond Terrace, Sydney.	Claus terms 90 guineas a week or 140 guineas a fortnight, guaranteed given first class artist should take part in the programme - Claus could go tomorrow to Melbourne to begin next week.		14047	Exhibitions & Displays	14047
A3097	03	09	1874	Documents	Telegram	Lee S. Lynch, Girards, Shitts Hotel, Bourke & Russell Streets, Melbourne.	telegram asking Mr. Batten what can he offer Girards for two weeks commencing next week, answer quickly.		14047	Concert performances	14047
A3098	04	09	1874	Documents	Telegram	H. Nicholl, Coleraine.	telegram stating butts were posted same time as cheque, you acknowledge receipt of money why not mention book not sent?.		14047	Art Union	14047
A3099	05	09	1874	Documents	Telegram	J. Marriott, Timor Street, Warrnambool.	"should have received Butts sent by post yesterday".		14047	Art Union	14047
A3100	05	09	1874	Documents	Telegram	Thomas Stubbs, Stawell.	Butts were sent same post as cheque for twelve and fifteen - had only one book.		14047	Art Union	14047
A3101	05	09	1874	Documents	Telegram	W.H. Newlands, Castlemaine.	"Your books sent August 21 including numbers queried".		14047	Art Union	14047
A3102	05	09	1874	Documents	Telegram	James Gray, Glenelg Inn, Casterton.	"forwarded all Butts on the 21st properly filled up".		14047	Art Union	14047
A3103	07	09	1874	Documents	Telegram	James Jones, late J. Dickson, St. Arnaud.	"please buy one ticket about thirty shillings, money per post, balance on receipt".		14047	Art Union	14047
A3104	07	09	1874	Documents	Telegram	W.S. Kemp to A. Duthie	"saw Wright myself cannot spare Sefton must come at once".		14047	Staff	14047
A3105	07	09	1874	Documents	Telegram	James Jones, late Dicksons, St. Arnaud.	"can you buy me lottery ticket, state price, answer paid".		14047	Art Union	14047
A3106	08	09	1874	Documents	Telegram	John Bastard to Chalmers, Treasurer, Art Union	"two telegrams Batten tickets August 21, no response, something wrong, reply paid".		14047	Art Union	14047
A3107	09	09	1874	Documents	Telegram	R. Twentyman, Melbourne	asking Mr. Batten to telegraph an offer for the ten pictures.		14047	Art Union	14047
A3108	09	09	1874	Documents	Telegram	Ben Severs, Sydney. To Alex Marshall	"returned book intact to Mr. Batten, think in presence of Kemp",		14047	Art Union	14047
A3109	10	09	1874	Documents	Telegram	M. Collman, Sandhurst.	"please send winners of four 1st prizes four important".		14047	Art Union	14047
A3110	10	09	1874	Documents	Telegram	Joseph Jones, Melbourne. To F.M. Claxton	"too late last night Attorney General cannot interfere - my opinion is to go ahead"		14047	Art Union	14047
A3111	11	09	1874	Documents	Telegram	S. Ackman, Melbourne.	"Edwards will finish the Cup for Bray or us, no charge any time, will bring watch Monday".		14047	Art Union	14047
A3112	11	09	1874	Signs	Telegram	W. Hardacre, Apsley, Kincraig.	send paper with list of prizes Art Union Saturday's mail.		14047	Art Union	14047
A3113	11	09	1874	Documents	Telegram	Geo. E. Walker, Wangaratta.	please advise winning number of first nine prizes, reply paid.		14047	Art Union	14047
A3114	11	09	1874	Documents	Telegram	F.E. Paynter, Castlemaine.	have I choice of the two pictures? Reply paid stating when I can choose and remove.		14047	Art Union	14047
A3115	11	09	1874	Documents	Telegram	F. Fearn, Dunollly.	did any of the numbers sold by me win - please reply.		14047	Art Union	14047
A3116	11	09	1874	Documents	Telegram	Rentiers, Commercial Hotel, Bairnsdale	"Send winning numbers of first four prizes - reply paid"		14047	Art Union	14047
A3117	11	09	1874	Documents	Telegram	J. H. ....(?), Swan Hill	"Has number 2066 won a prize?"		14047	Art Union	14047
A3118	11	09	1874	Documents	Telegram	D. Willder, Melbourne	"Advise value prize 907. Have ticket"		14047	Art Union	14047
A3119	15	09	1874	Documents	Telegram	John Aitken, Flour Mills, Castlemaine	"Can you make me an offer for the fourth prize?"		14047	Art Union	14047
A3120	15	09	1874	Documents	Telegram	W. H. Batten, 135 Swanton Street, Melbourne. To F.M. Claxton	"Letter by tonight's post. Reply by telegram early tomorrow morning."		14047	Art Union	14047
A3121	16	09	1874	Documents	Telegram	W. H. Batten, Melbourne. To F.M. Claxton	"They want further allowance for waste in reconversion. Ten pounds total. One hundred and ninety charges. Have offered ninety. Offer declined. If I cannot settle must have assay made. Reply"		14047	Accounts	14047
A3122	16	09	1874	Documents	Telegram	Long, Swan Hill	"What does twelve fifteen represent?"		14047	Art Union	14047
A3123	17	07	1877	Documents	Letters In	F. J. Thomas	Reply to the final demand for money before a summons is taken out. A terse response - cheque for five pounds 15/6 enclosed. The account was only presented to him 10 days ago and it was for 15 shillings. A receipt is requested.		14047	Accounts	14047
A3124	05	07	1869	Documents	Letters Out	To His Worship the Mayor and the Councillors, Borough of Smythesdale	Notifying the Council that the photographic views forwarded to the Intercolonial Exhibition of 1866 are " lying in the outbuilding of the Melbourne Exhibition Building, evidently uncared for and apparently in the charge of no-one." Requesting they can be used in the Fine Arts Exhibition and afterwards to adorn the walls of the new building.		14047	Exhibitions & Displays	14047
A3125				Documents	Plans & Drawings		Four copies of the illustration of the Ballarat Mechanics' Institute Building used on the letterhead		14047	Library	14047
A3126	16	09	1874	Documents	Letters In	de Santy, Kyneton	Requesting a cheque for the balance of his commission - two pounds three shillings. Did Mr Ernest King win a prize? If so, please send it.		14047	Art Union	14047
A3127	19	08	1874	Documents	Letters In	H. S. Marshal, Belfast	After a great deal of trouble has disposed of the tickets, to his loss. There has been a lot of rumours to the damage of the Art Union. Wants clarification of the terms of the commission.		14047	Art Union	14047
A3128	16	09	1874	Documents	Memorandum	W. Vance, Stock & Sharebroker, Commercial Street, Stawell	All Stawell prizes should be sent to Mr Cherry or Mr Vance who would hold them until the winning tickets were produced.		14047	Art Union	14047
A3129	11	09	1874	Documents	Receipts	G. C. Slate, Ballarat	Receipt for three pounds ten shillings		14047	Accounts	14047
A3130			1879	Documents	Memorandum	Martin Simonsen, Allan & Co., 13 & 15 Collins St East, Melbourne	Is willing to come to Ballarat and give eight performances from Boxing Night for the sum of 180 pounds. He will bring other artists with him - Madame Simonsen, Miss Martina Simonsen, Miss Sivad, Signor Paladini, Mr Barrington and Mr Cecil Forrester. Let me know if this meets with your approval.		14047	Concert performances	14047
A3131	17	12	1879	Documents	Letters In	Martin Simonsen, Melbourne	Two pianos are needed - one for the stage and one for the orchestra. Anything less would spoil the performance.		14047	Concert performances	14047
A3132	09	12	1879	Documents	Letters In	Eric Finlason, Mechanics' Institute, Castlemaine	Letter of thanks for information about water rates		14047	Accounts	14047
A3133	09	12	1879	Documents	Letters In	Martin Simonsen, Melbourne	Does not require an agreement - "your word is quite sufficient." Does request that it is well advertised. The notion of a Members' night he will leave to the Committee.		14047	Concert performances	14047
A3134	09	12	1879	Documents	Agreements	Martin Simonsen, Melbourne	Agreement between Simonsen and Batten for performance over 8 nights.		14047	Concert performances	14047
A3135	08	12	1879	Documents	Letters In	G. S. Magee, Ballarat	He understands that the last teacher of Mechanical Drawing in the Ballarat West School of Design received one half of the Government grant in aid of Schools of Design. He requests the same.		14047	Grants	14047
A3136	05	12	1879	Documents	Letters In	Martin Simonsen, Melbourne	Is unhappy with the financial arrangements. Gives details of his responsibilities and makes a further suggestion.		14047	Concert performances	14047
A3137	04	12	1879	Documents	Letters In	Henry Andrew Hadden, 3 Little Elgin St, Carlton	Offering his services as a singer. He knows "Pinafore" very well. Was engaged by Messers Hiscock and Hayman for St Georges Hall and by Mr Hall for the Academy of Music. Mr Mathias can testify for him.		14047	Concert performances	14047
A3138	26	07	1890	Documents	Memorandum	Melville, Mullen & Slade, Booksellers, Stationers & Librarians, 262 and 264 Collins Street, Melbourne	Apology for not including an invoice in book delivery and assurance that this will not be repeated.		14047	Library	14047
A3139	29	07	1890	Documents	Letters In	R.T. Tryaski, 114 Greville Street, Prahran	Asking the price of hiring the theatre for a school children's matinee on August 9th and whether the Hall would be available for the date.		14047	Concert performances	14047
A3140	02	08	1890	Documents	Letters In	J.C. Fletcher, Hon. Sec., Chess Club, Doveton Street, Ballarat	Notification of commencement of a handicap Chess Tournament at the Institute, and a request for the committee to consider assisting with prize funds.		14047	Committees	14047
A3141	11	08	1890	Documents	Letters In	H. Morrell, Morrell Bros., Melbourne Importers Agency, 55 Sturt Street, Ballarat	Advising that they are willing to take a long lease on the premises they are currently renting from the Institute if they could obtain more accommodation. If not, they will need to obtain a larger premises and no longer rent from the Institute.		14047	Office Rentals	14047
A3142	11	08	1890	Documents	Letters In	Fred Palmer, 333 Collins Street, Melbourne	Enclosing a postal note for ten shillings to pay for the half year membership of Miss Harriette Eastwood of 367 Sturt Street, Ballarat.		14047	Membership	14047
A3143	11	08	1890	Documents	Letters In	G.W. Paterson for the Secretary for Lands, Office of Lands and Survey, (Deeds Division), Melbourne	Advising that the Grant to the Trustees of the Ballarat Mechanic's Institute has been signed and upon payment of 2 pounds fee for preparation, it will be forwarded to the Office of Titles for registration and delivery.		14047	Grants	14047
A3144	14	08	1890	Documents	Letters In	G.W. Paterson for the Secretary for Lands, Office of Lands and Survey (Deeds Division), Melbourne	Notification that "Crown Grant of Allot.7 Sec. 13 Ballarat for Mechanic's Institute" has been forwarded to Office of Titles for registration and delivery.		14047	Grants	14047
A3145	18	08	1890	Documents	Letters In	J.C. Fletcher, Hon. Secretary, Chess Tournament, Ballarat	Acknowledgement and thanks to the committee for the cheque for two pounds, two shillings donation towards the prize funds.		14047	Committees	14047
A3146	19	08	1890	Documents	Letters In	George Nasse	Acknowledging letter and asking if he could delay payment until "Saturday week".		14047	Accounts	14047
A3147	22	08	1890	Documents	Letters In	H. Morrell, Morrell Bros., Melbourne Importers Agency, 55 Sturt Street, Ballarat	Notice of termination of tenancy due to space limitations.		14047	Office Rentals	14047
A3148	23	08	1890	Documents	Letters In	J.R. Wall, Secretary, Free Library Sebastopol	Request for the use of the Institute's "Globes and Marbles" for the drawing of their Art Union on 5th September, and asking that the charge be as low as possible due to its failure.		14047	Art Union	14047
A3149	23	08	1890	Documents	Letters In	Philip S. Palmer, Superintendent of Police, Ballarat	Acknowledging receipt of BMI letter of 21st, and advising that police have been given directions to "enforce the move on Clause" to the Organ Grinder creating an annoyance to people using the Institute.		14047	Buildings	14047
A3150	11	09	1890	Documents	Letters In	H. Morrell, Morrell Bros., Melbourne Importers Agency, 55 Sturt Street, Ballarat	Informing the Secretary of their arrangement with Mr. Kessell to lease the office he has been renting subject to the Committee's approval. They would then like to obtain a lease for five years, with the option of subletting, and want to make alterations to connect the offices.		14047	Office Rentals	14047
A3151	16	09	1890	Documents	Letters In	J.P. Natricart, Secretary, Water Commissioners' Office, Ballarat	Acknowledging receipt of a letter of complaint from the Institute regarding arrears of water rates unpaid by tennants. They point out that the Institute is liable for these outstanding amounts when the monies are not recoverable from the tenants.		14047	Accounts	14047
A3152	18	09	1890	Documents	Letters In	M.B. Christie, 28 Darling Street, South Yarra	Letter of thanks for the kind sympathy shown by the members regarding the death of his brother Andrew, who had a connection with the Institute.		14047	Membership	14047
A3153	03	09	1890	Documents	Memorandum	Samuel Mullen, Bookseller Stationer and Librarian, 262 & 264 Collins St, Melbourne	Regarding items of stationery and also "The Scientific American" and "The North American"		14047	Library	14047
A3154	26	9	1890	Documents	Letters In	William Wilkin, Secretary, Mechanics Institute, Clementston	Thanking Ballarat Mechanics' for donation of books and periodicals		14047	Library	14047
A3155	01	10	1890	Documents	Letters In	John Schafri, 51 Sturt St, Ballarat	Complaining that Ballarat Mechanics' Institute had relet the shop lately leased by Morrah Bros. to Louis Cohen, Cigarette Maker of Swanston Street, Melbourne. Cohen is in the same line of business as Schrafi ie retailing cigarettes		14047	Shop & Office Rentals	14047
A3156	03	10	1890	Documents	Letters In	Boyden & Boyden, Finance and Estate Agents, Victoria Building, Swanston St, Melbourne	Enquiring about availability and cost of hiring Hall for a lecture on Mildura Illustrated by lime light views		14047	Lecture booking	14047
A3157	7	10	1890	Documents	Letters In	Boyden & Boyden, Finance and Estate Agents, Victoria Building, Swanston St, Melbourne	Regret inability to arrange lecture at this time		14047	Lecture booking	14047
A3158	10	19	1890	Documents	Letters In	John Stewart on behalf of Walhalla Mechanics' Institute and Free Library	requesting a copy of regulations for Library		14047	Library	14047
A3159	16	11	1890	Documents	Letters In	Robert Kudarz, Kyneton Post Office or Daylesford	Requesting availability and terms of Hall hire for several nights between Boxing Day and New Year's Night and after. Mr Alf Lumsden of Nevin's Printing Firm can vouch for entertainment.		14047	Hall booking	14047
A3160	23	11	1890	Documents	Memorandum	Voigt Brothers, Printers and Publishers, Bairnsdale	Agreeing to supply copy of "Gippsland Daily News" on receipt of postage		14047	Library	14047
A3161	15	12	1890	Documents	Letters In	R. J. Mahaffy, Vice-President, Mooroopna Mechanics' Institute	Requesting, on behalf of Mooroopna Mechanics' Institute, a loan of a copy of the Library Catalogue that they may obtain a good model for their library		14047	Library	14047
A3162	16	12	1890	Documents	Letters In	Registrar General, Melbourne	Advising that a fee of 5/- was required to lodge the special resolution sent with BMI letter of 15th inst.		14047	Accounts	14047
A3163			1890	Documents	Records	Instructions to Signwriter	Instructions on behalf of Morrell Bros to an unnamed signwriter. The sIgn is advertisng "MARVELLOUS BARMENIT" Try It and Lessen your Household Bills, Morrell Bros, Agents, 55 Sturt Street		14047	Advertisement	14047
A3164	27	12	1890	Documents	Letters In	John B. Johns, Secretary, Ballarat Fire Brigade	Requesting a donation towards funds the funds of the fire brigade for erecting new fire station, as Art Union was not as successful as anticipated		14047	Donations	14047
A3165	03	01	1887	Documents	Letters In	Henry I Hall, Eyre Street, Ballarat	Resigning as drawing instructor in the School of Design held on Monday evening due to pressure of other work		14047	Lectures and classes	14047
A3166	12	1	1887	Documents	Letters In	S. T. Cohn	Wishing to rent the Eastern wall of the Institute for advertising. Under the suggested agreement, the wall would be painted white and advertising pictures would be projected on to it.		14047	Wall advertising	14047
A3167	13	1	1887	Documents	Letters In	Sam Boanas, Proprietor, British Queen Hotel, Bridge St, Ballarat	Wishing to rent the Eastern wall of the Institute for advertising. Under the suggested agreement, the wall would be painted and used as an electric illuminating advertising pictures medium.		14047	Wall advertising	14047
A3168	19	1	1887	Documents	Letters In	Equitable Life Assurance Society, 26 Queen St, Melbourne	Offering to rent office providing entrance kept clear of billboards		14047	Office Rentals	14047
A3169	27	1	1887	Documents	Telegram	Alf Lawton, 3 Dowling St, Park View, Redfern	enquiring about hall rent		14047	Hall booking	14047
A3170	31	1	1887	Documents	Telegram	Frank M. Clarke, Victoria Hall, Melbourne	enquiring about height of scenes		14047	Hall booking	14047
A3171	31	1	1887	Documents	Telegram	Frank M. Clarke, Victoria Hall, Melbourne	enquiring about full size of stage		14047	Hall booking	14047
A3172	31	1	1887	Documents	Telegram	J.J. Foster, Mgr Dr Lynn Exhibition Theatre, Geelong	enquiring about hire of hall, January 27, 28, 29		14047	Hall booking	14047
A3173	31	1	1887	Documents	Telegram	John Fanning, Mgr. for Alf Lawton, Her Majesty's Hotel	enquiring about hire of hall		14047	Hall booking	14047
A3174	27	1	1887	Documents	Memorandum	F. W. Taylor, National Bank of Australasia, Romsey	Thanks for forwarding copies of rules and catalogue of library		14047	Constitution (Rules)	14047
A3175	29	1	1887	Documents	Agreements	R. Kennedy, 13 Walpole St, Kew	Offering terms under which he would present entertainment at the Institute. This would be entitled "A Nicht wi' Burns".		14047	Concert performances	14047
A3176	29	1	1887	Documents	Pamphlets (Brochures)	R. Kennedy, 13 Walpole St, Kew	Two copies of a brochure of the program with reviews on the back, as well as an article from the Weekly Scotsman of 6/11/1886		14047	Concert performances	14047
A3177	14	2	1887	Documents	Letters In	William Little, Finance and Estate Agent, Ballarat	Asking for the Committee to reconsider the two guinea charge made for presentation of nine public addresses. Hall was selected because in early days Mr Oddie had considerably assisted in gaining Crown Grant of the Institute Freehold. As Mr. Oddie was the recipient of the addresses it was felt the hall could have been given gratis		14047	Hall booking	14047
A3178	14	2	1887	Documents	Memorandum	Samuel Mullen, Bookseller and Stationer, 29 & 31 Collins Street East, Melbourne	Regarding an order for 8 volumes of Landon's Works, it was advised that Vol. 2 is out of print. They await further instructions on the remaining seven volumes		14047	Books	14047
A3179	14	2	1887	Documents	Letters In	James Onham, Ballarat	In regard to Mr. Hall's resignation from the School of Design, it was suggested Miss Vinter from the Royal Academy London as a replacement		14047	Lectures and classes	14047
A3180	16	2	1887	Documents	Letters In	H. E. Vinter, 52 Doveton St South	accepting offer of position of teacher at the School of Design		14047	Lectures and classes	14047
A3181	30	08	1887	Documents	Letters Out	To M. P. Bechervaise, Postmaster, Post Office, Ballarat. From Mr. Batten	Permission requested and given for Mr Batten to leave his tricycle under the shed at the rear of the Post Office.		14047	Letters In	14047
A3182	12	09	1887	Documents	Letters In	C. B. Finlayson, 50 Lydiard Street	Will be in Donald this evening. His views on the Schoolmaster's case are known.		14047	Meetings	14047
A3183	27	08	1887	Documents	Letters In	E. Fraser, Royal Commission for Promoting Technological & Industrial Instruction, Colony of Victoria, College of Pharmacy, Swanston Street, Melbourne	"This claim for two pounds on a/c of the School of Art is not in accordance with the regulations of the Commission."		14047	Accounts	14047
A3184	10	08	1887	Documents	Letters In	Thos H. Davey, 96 Ascot St South, Ballarat	Offer to pay one pound for the occasional use of the Reading Room. Apologies for comments in a letter.		14047	Subscriptions	14047
A3185	08	08	1887	Documents	Letters In	F.Martin, 51 Sturt St	Requests permission to fix a mirror to the wall outside his shop.		14047	Buildings	14047
A3186	08	08	1887	Documents	Letters In	Thos H. Davey, Magpie School No 2271	Letter of complaint about being charged one pound extra because he had made occasional use of the Reading Room to look at Melbourne papers before he was a member.		14047	Subscriptions	14047
A3187	08	08	1887	Documents	Letters In	C. Finlayson	Apologies for missing another meeting tonight, due to illness.		14047	Meetings	14047
A3188	30	07	1887	Documents	Letters In	W. Cattanach, C/o Mrs Johnson, "Salve", Chapman St, Hotham Hill	Thanks for information regarding billiard tables. The Hotham Mechanics' Institute will go ahead and buy one table with fittings from Mr Alcock.		14047	Fixtures & Fittings	14047
A3189	22	07	1887	Documents	Letters In	Hy Start, Secretary, Kyneton Mechanics' Institute	Query whether the Ballarat Institute receives any money from the "civic rulers".		14047	Donations	14047
A3190	11	07	1887	Documents	Letters In	Samuel M. Kelly, Ballarat	Request to hire the Hall for a Benefit Concert held by the Natives Association. A Bootmaker - Mr Perry - has lost 2 children in the last few days, another died in his pregnant wife's arms this morning and another has been taken away ill - all with diptheria. He is a steady, sober man and well deserving of sympathy and support.		14047	Hall booking	14047
A3191	08	07	1887	Documents	Reports	Edward Fraser, Royal Commission for Promoting Technological & Industrial Design, Swanston Street	Encloses copies of the Commisioners' Report. Support for an increased grant should be pursued by the Committee and Member of Parliament.		14047	Grants	14047
A3192	08	07	1887	Documents	Correspondence	W. H. Smith, Hon. Sec. Bivouac Party, Ballarat	Request for waiving of hire fee. Three meetings organising a Fancy Costume Football Match in aid of the Bulli Relief Fund were held in a room at the B. M. I.		14047	Room booking	14047
A3193	04	07	1887	Documents	Newspaper Items	F. S. Rollinson, King's Commercial Hotel, Flinders St, Melbourne	Request for information about terms and available times for the Hall. He will bring his company to Ballarat. An article from a newspaper accompanies the letter. He is a trick bicycle rider.		14047	Advertisement	14047
A3194	02	07	1887	Documents	Memorandum	B. W. Wheatland, Mechanics' Institute, Geelong	As directed by the Committee, he is asking if Ballarat is considering taking any action about trying to re-instate Mechanics' Institutes in the Government-book grant for 1887-8. Happy to co-operate with others, but feels acting alone would be futile.		14047	Grants	14047
A3195	02	07	1887	Documents	Letters In	Sydney Hall, Clements" Hotel, Swanston St, Melbourne	Request for terms and available dates for Hall hire		14047	Hall booking	14047
A3196	26	06	1887	Documents	Letters In	A. C. Carnegie, Ballarat District, Orphan Asylum	Request for reduction in hire of Hall.		14047	Hall booking	14047
A3197	28	06	1887	Documents	Licence	T. Wilson, Chief Secretary"s Office, Melbourne	A Licence issued under The Licensed Theatres Statute 1865.		14047	Theatre Licence	14047
A3198	22	06	1887	Documents	Letters In	Fitzpatrick, Court House Hotel, Williamstown	Encloses a cheque for the balance of hire of Hall by the W. F. C. apologies for being late.		14047	Accounts	14047
A3199	19	06	1887	Documents	Letters In	G. G. Burgess, Earl of Zetland Hotel, Ballarat	Thanks for allowing the hire of Hall free of charge. Financially the evening was not a success.		14047	Hall booking	14047
A3200	15	06	1887	Documents	Letters In	Edward S. Radcliff, Diocessan Registrar, Bishop's Registry, 10 Dana Street, Ballarat	Acknowledges receipt of letter and will present the matter to the Cathedral Board.		14047	Committees	14047
A3201	11	06	1887	Documents	Telegram	Charles Hugo, Horsham	Query about Hall availability for Buffalo Minstrels		14047	Hall booking	14047
A3202	11	06	1887	Documents	Telegram	Charles Hugo, Horsham	Booking for Hall for Buffalo Minstrels		14047	Hall booking	14047
A3203	09	06	1887	Documents	Letters In	G. G. Bruce-Gardyne, National Bank, Clunes	Concerning some confusion about subscription to the Library. Miss Gardyne has decided not to subscribe.		14047	Subscriptions	14047
A3204	08	06	1887	Documents	Letters In	George G. Burgess, Autumn Street, Geelong West	Asking for the enclosed application to be presented to the Committee. Hopes to get the Hall free of charge to make good the last disastrous visit to Ballarat. He will have the help of Mr Rawlings.		14047	Hall booking	14047
A3205	08	06	1887	Documents	Letters In	George. G. Burgess, Autumn Street, Geelong	Application for free use of Hall for the Diorama of the world. As a pioneer of Ballarat he hopes to make a success this time of his visit. He attributes the last failure to the skating rink.		14047	Fixtures & Fittings	14047
A3206	03	06	1887	Documents	Letters In	George G. Burgess, Autumn Street, Geelong West	Explaining that he hasn't written due to his daughter's ill health and asking to be pardoned. He also asks that he be remembered to a Mr Rawlings.		14047	Hall booking	14047
A3207	02	02	1887	Documents	Telegram	Frank Clark, Victoria Hall	"Can not play Mechanics Stage small". This telegram has been stamped "Melbourne" and "Delayed by interruption to line".		14047	Concert performances	14047
A3208	02	06	1887	Documents	Memorandum	Samuel Mullen, Bookseller, Stationer, and Librarian, 29 & 31 Collins Street East, Melbourne, per S. Slade	Enclosing invoice of books sent previously, apologising for omission. He also advises that he has entered Mechanics' Institute for Kinglake and Lecky but doesn't give more information to explain this.		14047	Accounts	14047
A3209	31	05	1887	Documents	Telegram	M.J. Fitzpatrick, Hon. Sec. Williamstown Club, Williamstown Court House Hotel	"Can I have hall for Concert June tenth reply".		14047	Hall booking	14047
A3210	25	05	1887	Documents	Memorandum	Cuthbert and Wynne, Solicitors, Ballarat	Enclosing cheque for 10 pounds, 5 shillings from "Fitzpatrick".		14047	Accounts	14047
A3211	25	05	1887	Documents	Letters In	John Langdon	Resignation from the position of Vice President of the Institute due to moving to Melbourne. He has been a life member for more than 21 years and a committee member for over 9 years.		14047	Membership	14047
A3212	23	05	1887	Documents	Letters In	George E. Mullen from Samuel Mullen, Bookseller, Stationer, & Librarian, 29 & 31 Collins Street East, Melbourne	Advising the "probable cost of a glass transparency (as supplied by Messrs Douglas & Sons)". He also comments on how cold it must be in Ballarat!		14047	Accounts	14047
A3213	09	05	1887	Documents	Memorandum	H.J. Summerscales, Bookseller, Stationer, and Musicseller, 6 Sturt Street and Bridge Street, Ballarat per J. Wickery	Sending a framed copy of a new view of the centre of Ballarat, and asking the committee to kindly accept it for hanging in the Reading Room or similar.		14047	Donations	14047
A3214	09	05	1887	Documents	Correspondence	Edward S. Radcliff, Diocesan Registrar, Bishop's Registry, Ballarat	Having hired the Hall, paid the deposit, and then subsequently not used it for a meeting, the Diocese is asking for a refund on the deposit because the Hall was relet to the Joran sisters on the night in question.		14047	Hall booking	14047
A3215	09	05	1887	Documents	Letters In	D.V. McLean, Grenville College	Asking to lease a room, at the lowest possible rent, to teach evening classes for the Public Service Exams.		14047	Room booking	14047
A3216	09	05	1887	Documents	Memorandum	Department of Mines, Melbourne	Advising that a plan showing the underground workings of mines at Sebastopol has been forwarded to the Institute.		14047	Mining Exchange	14047
A3217	28	04	1887	Documents	Letters In	John Edwards White, 79 Dawson Street South, Ballaarat City	Requesting the use of a room to teach "Ornamental Decoration, Freehand Drawing, Painting in Oil & Water colour, etc. etc."		14047	Room booking	14047
A3218	14	04	1887	Documents	Memorandum	J. Lyons & Co., Auctioneers, Royal Exchange, 50 Collins Street West	Asking for information about availability and cost of hiring the Hall for a "Diamond Jewellery" auction sale.		14047	Hall booking	14047
A3219	06	04	1887	Documents	Memorandum	John Harrison, Pianoforte & Music Warehouse, 139 Sturt Street, Ballarat	Deposit of 5 pounds for the Hall on behalf of Mr. F. Western.		14047	Accounts	14047
A3220	04	04	1887	Documents	Pamphlets (Brochures)	M.H. Manning, Business Manager, Ballarat Academy of Music	Informing the Institute that Mr. W.J. Holloway will be happy to perform "The Wages of Sin" for members on Wednesday, April 6th. The cost of the performance will be 45 pounds.		14047	Concert performances	14047
A3221	02	04	1887	Documents	Letters In	William Cattanach, "Salve House", Chapman Street, Hotham Hill	Mr. Cattanach is a member of the Committee of the Hotham Mechanics' Institute and asks for information about the running of the Ballarat Institute's "Billiard table". He also asks for a copy of the regulations in reference to the table, and whether it is a worthwhile activity for the Institute.		14047	Constitution (Rules)	14047
A3222	29	03	1887	Documents	Letters In	Henry Cuthbert, Australian Club	Private and confidential note advising that the Institute has no obligation to take out a Billiard License. This is also the opinion of the Attorney General who will send communication about this in the next few days.		14047	Constitution (Rules)	14047
A3223	19	03	1887	Documents	Telegram	B.W. Wheatland, Geelong	"Committee think deputation premature more united action required see you on way to Melbourne what train".		14047	Committees	14047
A3224				Documents	Letters In	J. Lake, Mullens Library	advised that wire sent to take Hall for Thursday & Saturday, also written to 'Star' and 'Courier'. Asking if enclosed posters could be displayed at Lake and Centre of town.		14047	Hall booking	14047
A3225				Documents	Letters In	Geo. Hollway, Armstrong Street North,	quote for retaping and cords for 6 venetian blinds for price of 2 Pounds 15/-		14047	Quote	14047
A3226				Documents	Records		list of overseas subscription papers NOT ordered by Mr. Batten		14047	Subscriptions	14047
A3227				Documents	Letters In	S. Moran, 103 Raglan Street, Ballarat	offering 1 Pound per week rental for shop off the entrance to left		14047	Shop & Office Rentals	14047
A3228				Documents	Invoices	N. Claxton	account for sale of Linoleum 11 pounds 2/- less commission , sundry expenses and Van hire 1 pound 2/- - balance 10 pounds		14047	Accounts	14047
A3229	29	12	1886	Documents	Telegram	Harry Rickards, Academy of Music, Launceston, Tasmania	transfer dates commencing January 15th for 6 nights		14047	Concert performances	14047
A3230	17	12	1886	Documents	Correspondence	J. Lake, Mullens Library, Collins Street	"engage Hall Thursday 23 and Saturday 25 letter tonight"		14047	Hall booking	14047
A3231	15	12	1886	Documents	Memorandum	James Horn, Stock and Sharebroker, No. 1 and 2 Unicorn Chambers, Ballarat	suggesting misunderstanding between Mr. Horn and Mr. Batten re back water rates on his office as to who should pay same.		14047	Accounts	14047
A3232	13	12	1886	Documents	Letters In	C. H. Petersen, Hamburg Magdebury Fire Insurance Co., 1 Flinders Lane West, Melbourne	acknowledging telegram and cheque for 1 pound 15/- and enclosing interim receipt		14047	Accounts	14047
A3233	06	12	1886	Documents	Letters In	E. Fraser, Secretary & Inspector, College of Pharmacy, Swanston Street, Melbourne	refers to memo of 18 November and requests crossed cheque for 4 pounds 10/-		14047	Accounts	14047
A3234	01	12	1886	Documents	Memorandum	David Fitzpatrick, Stock & Share Broker, Mechanics Institute Ballarat	acknowledging receipt of memo and advising that money cannot be sent until next week		14047	Office Rentals	14047
A3235	01	11	1886	Documents	Letters In	H. Finlayson, Hon. Treasurer, Christ Church Parochial Society, Windermere Street, Ballarat	inquiring about breaking of castor on piano whilst moving from stage		14047	Fixtures & Fittings	14047
A3236	02	11	1886	Documents	Letters In	Harry Rickards, Sydney Academy of Music.	unable to appear in January, and requests booking of Hall Saturday Feb. 26th - Sat March 5th and enclosing 5 pounds deposit		14047	Hall booking	14047
A3237	04	11	1886	Documents	Letters In	Chas. Gates, Secretary, Pyramid Hill	requesting 5 copies of rules for guidance and postage enclosed		14047	Constitution (Rules)	14047
A3238	05	11	1886	Documents	Letters In	C. H. Wyndleam Hill, Powlete Street, East Melbourne	regrets Mr. Batten did not see Mr. Robson as promised. Had she not been sure of Ballarat business could have acted on stint at Sandhurst & Wangaratta. Sets out her contacts with Freemasons and appeals as a brother of the craft for understanding of her terrible difficulties. Lists addresses for reply.		14047	Concert performances	14047
A3239	06	11	1886	Documents	Letters Out	Mr. Batten, Mechanics Institute, Ballarat	regrets misunderstanding of conversation and states that his position prevents him from exerting influence beyond friends for proposed entertainment		14047	Concert performances	14047
A3240	12	11	1886	Documents	Letters In	G. F. Fowler, Export Agent, 76 Paul Street, Finsbury, London EC	acknowledging receipt of draft of 20 pounds to BMI credit.		14047	Accounts	14047
A3241	12	11	1886	Documents	Letters In	Charles Willoughby, 26 Drummond Street, Carlton	requesting Hall for Christmas week for his entertainment company and also suggests a Company for Race nights entertainment.		14047	Hall booking	14047
A3242	15	11	1886	Documents	Letters In	Henry Gates, Ballarat	authority for Mr. Thomas Edward Ramus to receive money on behalf of Mr. Showman		14047	Concert performances	14047
A3243	16	11	1886	Documents	Letters In	E. Fraser, Secretary and Inspector, College of Pharmacy, Swanston Street, Melbourne	request of return of 4 pounds 10/- inadvertently sent for voucher No. 202 for quarter ending June 1886		14047	Accounts	14047
A3244	18	11	1886	Documents	Telegram	Mr. White, Black Bull Hotel	request for Hall booking Thursday & Friday		14047	Hall booking	14047
A3245	23	11	1886	Documents	Telegram	Liddy, Lorgnette Office	inquiring if Hall vacant Monday & Tuesday next and requests reply re rent		14047	Hall booking	14047
A3246	25	11	1886	Documents	Letters In	Liddy, Marshall Lorgnette Office, Melbourne	acknowledging receipt of wire & letter stating Hall let for Tuesday and as Opera Company opens for 10 nights does not wish to play in opposition and will forward particulars when Opera finishes.		14047	Hall booking	14047
A3247	30	11	1886	Documents	Letters In	Liddy, Marshall Lorgnette Office, Melbourne	acknowledges note and advises that unable to fix date		14047	Hall booking	14047
A3248	20	02	1887	Documents	Letters In	Cogill Bros., Minstrel and Burlesque Co., Theatre Royal, Melbourne	Re dates for concert. Can only play for 3 nights. Will give BMI 9 pounds for three nights. 20 performers in Company and is called 'Cogill Bros Minstrel and Burlesque Co.'		14047	Concert performances	14047
A3249	15	10	1886	Documents	Letters In	John Richard Colbourn, 58 Humffray Streeet South, Ballarat	Application for the position of 'Caretaker' as advertised, and noting he has been a resident of Ballarat for 22 years.		14047	Staff	14047
A3250	25	09	1886	Documents	Letters In	Hon. Secretary, Elmhurst Free Library	A request for answers to a number of questions regarding the administration of BMI. Responsibilities and degree of power of Trustees and Committee.		14047	Committees	14047
A3251	15	10	1886	Documents	Letters In	T. Buckley, 23 Collins Place, Exhibition Street, Melbourne	A further communication regarding rent charged for dates 6th, 8th and 9th November, with option of the week.		14047	Hall booking	14047
A3252	20	10	1886	Documents	Letters In	Robert Hillard, Post Office, Warragul, Gippsland	Request for a copy of BMI rules. New Mechanics' Institute and Free Library being opened and required for a meeting to form their rules.		14047	Constitution (Rules)	14047
A3253	19	10	1886	Documents	Letters In	Samuel McBurney, Geelong Ladies' College, Geelong	Offer to conduct lectures. Aim of lecture tour to gain information of the different pronounciations used throughout the Colonies culminating in the production of a volume by Mr. A.J. Ellis "Early English Pronounciation".		14047	Lectures and classes	14047
A3254	20	10	1886	Documents	Letters In	Harry Rickards, Rickards ? Company, Academy of Music, Sydney, NSW	Enquiry regarding booking Hall 13th-19th January and terms charged.		14047	Hall booking	14047
A3255	02	09	1886	Documents	Telegram	Arthur Francis, Wax Works, Bourke Street, Melbourne	Enquiry re Hall availability and weekly rental charged.		14047	Hall booking	14047
A3256	13	09	1886	Documents	Telegram	John Langdon	Business prevents my attending Committee meetings.		14047	Committees	14047
A3257	13	09	1886	Documents	Telegram	Harry Rickards, Charters Towers, Queensland	Request for Hall booking, 27th December for one week.		14047	Hall booking	14047
A3258	13	09	1886	Documents	Letters In	T. Buckley, 23 Collins Place, Exhibition Street, Melbourne	Enquiry regarding dates available for bookings and whether available for Christmas week commencing Boxing day night including New Year night.		14047	Hall booking	14047
A3259	05	09	1886	Documents	Letters In	Frank Milburn, Agent C.C.V.C., G.P.O., Melbourne.	Enquiry on behalf of Ms Florence Herbert's Crimson Circle Variety Company, whether available for lease for a fortnight commencing Boxing Day night and details of charges.		14047	Hall booking	14047
A3260	11	08	1886	Documents	Memorandum	D.T. Rogers, Secretary, Sandhurst Mechanics' Institute and Free Library	Request for information regarding use of the Billiard Room attached to BMI.		14047	Committees	14047
A3261	06	08	1886	Documents	Letters In	J. S. Meaghers, 4 George's Terrace, Buck Street, Sandhurst	Enquiry whether BMI Library has books as listed.		14047	Library	14047
A3262	19	-	1886	Documents	Letters In	Town Clerk, Town Hall, City of Ballarat	Request for enclosed 'Prospectus' to be posted in a prominent place.		14047	Advertisement	14047
A3263	18	02	1887	Documents	Memorandum	J. Law, Gordon & Gotch Ltd, Importers of All Kinds of Newspapers, Periodicals, etc, Melbourne	Apologies for error in delivery of magazines.		14047	Library	14047
A3264	19	02	1887	Documents	Memorandum	David Fitzpatrick, Stock & Share Broker, Ballarat	Stating lack of success in getting the money, but expects it early next week.		14047	Accounts	14047
A3265	16	02	1887	Documents	Letters In	C. Finlayson, 50 Lydiard Street, Ballarat	The day for the application has been changed. The President and Mr Batten need to be present in court.		14047	Committees	14047
A3266	24	02	1887	Documents	Memorandum	Samuel Mullin, 29 & 31 Collins Street East, Melbourne	Information regarding books: set aside "The Sudan War"; will order "Life of Milton"; set aside the Army list and Navy List; unable to obtain Nicholl's Diet Cure.		14047	Library	14047
A3267	25	02	1887	Documents	Letters In	W. Cu???, Avon Cottage, Barkley Street, Carlton, Melbourne	Enclose money for subscription.		14047	Subscriptions	14047
A3268	28	02	1887	Documents	Letters In	E. Fraser, Secretary & Inspector, Royal Commission for Promoting Technological & Industrial Instruction, College of Pharmacy, Swanston Street, Melbourne	Apologies for the mistake. Please forward the Annual Report of your School for 1886.		14047	Reports	14047
A3269	25	02	1887	Documents	Letters In	Locke Richardson, Hobart	Is not prepared to come to Ballarat again unless he is paid 50 pounds. Will confine himself to large cities "where expenses are small and audiences certain." Will move to Launceston next.		14047	Concert performances	14047
A3270			1887	Documents	Letters In	E. Fittipaldi, Brophy's Hotel, Ballarat	Requesting the use of the School of Design room to hold classes for "the science of Music, including Composition, thorough bass and Piano." The object is to prepare pupils for an examination. The request has been made by many people. If the room is allowed, a reduction in terms will be allowed to the lady members of the Institute.		14047	Lectures and classes	14047
A3271	02	03	1887	Documents	Letters In	A. W. Hope, Queenscliff	"The Sentinal" will be forwarded at the usual provincial rate.		14047	Library	14047
A3272	09	03	1887	Documents	Letters In	Chas Parsons, Secretary, Daylesford Mechanics' Institute	Request for amount the Council donates to the B.M.I per year		14047	Donations	14047
A3273	23	02	1887	Documents	Letters In	Edwin I. Gurdon, M.D., Learmonth	Request for information about amount of subscription to Library and regulations involved.		14047	Subscriptions	14047
A3274	14	03	1887	Documents	Letters In	W. Martin, Tobacconist, Mechanics'Institute Buildings, 57 Sturt St, Ballarat	Because of a depression in business, Martin requests a reduction in rent, otherwise he will incur a loss with his tobacconist business. He does not have the advantage of his neighbours of being either side of the entrance. He does not consider it worth working 14 hours a day at a loss.		14047	Shop & Office Rentals	14047
A3275	14	03	1887	Documents	Letters In	C. J. Major	Because of a depressed state of business, Major requests a reduction in rent.		14047	Shop & Office Rentals	14047
A3276	14	03	1887	Documents	Telegram	Cunard, St George's Hall, Melbourne	Request for Hall for 4 days next week		14047	Hall booking	14047
A3277	15	03	1887	Documents	Letters In	John A. Gourlay, The Equitable Life Assurance Society, 26 Queen St Melbourne	It is customary for the Society to pay rent quarterly.		14047	Office Rentals	14047
A3278	16	03	1887	Documents	Letters In	R. Kennedy, 13 Waltham St, Richmond	"If you are still open for Easter Monday & Tuesday, lowest terms, half gross receipts, other terms as per previous schedule."		14047	Hall booking	14047
A3279	17	03	1887	Documents	Memorandum	B. W. Wheatland, Mechanics' Institute, Geelong	Has called a meeting to deal with the matter raised in the letter received this morning.		14047	Committees	14047
A3280	17	03	1887	Documents	Reports	From W. H. Batten to the Attorney General (draft)	Explanation of the setting up of the Billiard Room. Will allow people access to the game and will "rescue it from its usual drinking and gambling associations. The document also describes the facilities of the Institute		14047	Committees	14047
A3281	18	03	1887	Documents	Letters In	Cunard, Faust Family Co, St Georges Hall, Melbourne	'Thanks for your note. We have altered our route."		14047	Reports	14047
A3282		04	1887	Documents	Letters In	Chief Secretary's Office, Melbourne	Reply to a request for a Billiard table - refused		14047	Fixtures & Fittings	14047
A3283	18	03	1887	Documents	Agreements	No address	Formal declaration of Mr. Thomas James Bennetts, Billiard Room keeper, stating that the billiard room has been run in an appropriate manner. He states that it has been operating within the correct hours, and that all players have followed the rules of the Institute with not one single case of misconduct in the time that he has worked there.		14047	Constitution (Rules)	14047
A3284	27	04	1887	Documents	Letters In	H.E. Vinter, c/- Mrs. Bews (senior), Bellerine Street, Geelong	Letter of explanation and resignation as a teacher of a Monday evening class, "without serious risk on account of the severity of the winter".		14047	Lectures and classes	14047
A3285	18	04	1887	Documents	Letters In	Mr. W.I. Keith, 40 King William Street, Fitzroy	Request for the terms of the Hall to conduct the Marchetti Concerts, enclosing a recent press cutting and his business card.		14047	Hall booking	14047
A3286	04	04	1887	Documents	Letters In	J. Lake, c/- Allan & Co., Collins Street East, Melbourne	Asking whether the Institute is vacant on Easter Monday night for a grand concert by Signora Marchetti.		14047	Hall booking	14047
A3287	20	08	1886	Documents	Memorandum	J.B. Bird, Daily Telegraph Newspaper Company, Limited, Sydney	Advising that the price of having the Daily Telegraph sent after September 30th will be 13 shillings per annum in advance.		14047	Subscriptions	14047
A3288	25	08	1886	Documents	Letters In	E. Fraser, Secretary, Royal Commission for Promoting Technological & Industrial Instruction, Colony of Victoria, College of Pharmacy, Swanston Street, Melbourne	Asking to verify that an extract from a Melbourne paper stating that "the Trustees of the School of Art have lately been granted a site of land, having a frontage of 100 feet, on which they propose building a new School of Art" is correct, before presenting a report to parliament that includes this.		14047	Reports	14047
A3289	26	08	1886?	Documents	Letters In	William Smith, No. 2 Ormond Terrace, Bouverie Street, Carlton	Requesting information about availability of Institute Hall for Variety Concerts.		14047	Hall booking	14047
A3290	28	08	1886	Documents	Memorandum	W. Herbert Jones, General Secretary, Young Men's Christian Association of Ballarat, Eldon Chambers, Corner of Sturt & Lydiard Street, Ballarat	Asking if the Y.M.C.A. could hire the Mechanic's Hall for a lecture by Archdeacon Julius and enclosing a cheque as a deposit.		14047	Hall booking	14047
A3291	30	07	1879	Documents	Memorandum	Mr. Wainwright for the Town Clerk, City of Ballaarat, Town Hall.	Invitation to Mr. Batten to attend the Finance Committee meeting with regard to the Institute's application re the Large Hall and Lecture Room.		14047	Hall booking	14047
A3292	12	08	1879	Documents	Letters In	Melita W. Hill, Hon. Secretary, Ballarat Ladies Benevolent Clothing Society, 58 Webster Street	Thanking the Institute for allowing the Society the use of a room for their meetings and asking that the press remain in the room until they can dispose of it.		14047	Room booking	14047
A3293	21	08	1879	Documents	Letters In	I. Pincolt, La Trobe Terrace, Geelong	Asking whether any work is being done to the scenery in the Hall, and offering to execute any work needed.		14047	Fixtures & Fittings	14047
A3294	16	09	1879	Documents	Letters In	Hiscocks, Hayman & Co., Agents, Theatrical Managers, 70 Bourke Street East, Melbourne	Asking for lowest terms available for renting the Hall for 2 weeks for "Mammoth Minstrels" and "Prof. Pepper".		14047	Hall booking	14047
A3295	19	09	1879	Documents	Letters In	Hiscocks, Hayman & Co., Agents, Theatrical Managers, 70 Bourke Street East, Melbourne	Will give a definite reply regarding renting the Hall early next week.		14047	Hall booking	14047
A3296	22	09	1879	Documents	Letters In	Hiscocks, Hayman & Co., Agents, Theatrical Managers, 70 Bourke Street East, Melbourne	Agreeing to rent the Hall for performances by "Mammoth Minstrels" and "Prof. Pepper", and asking for the dimension of the stage and seating accommodation of the Hall.		14047	Hall booking	14047
A3297	08	06	1886	Documents	Telegram	Harry Rickards, Curries Hotel, Hobart	requesting vacant dates after 28th and rent		14047	Hall booking	14047
A3298	12	06	1886	Documents	Memorandum	Harry Rickards, Hobart	no answer to wire and advises that other arrangements made but probably want Hall later on		14047	Hall booking	14047
A3299	22	06	1886	Documents	Letters In	Hon. Secretary, Buninyong Fire Brigade	request for loan of GLOBES for the drawing of the Art Union, also request for 3 Lottery Boxes for use at Bazaar		14047	Art Union	14047
A3300	24	06	1886	Documents	Memorandum	W. K. Thomas & Co.,Register, Observer and Journal Offices.	Suggesting subscription for 'South Australian Register' to be made available in reading room due to fact that overland line nearing completion resulting in increading number of passengers passing through. Rate - .2 pounds 5/- in advance - 3 pound credit rate		14047	Subscriptions	14047
A3301	28	06	1886	Documents	Letters In	M. Macdonald, Ballarat.	request to maintain printing account as in previous year		14047	Printing	14047
A3302	30	06	1886	Documents	Letters In	V. Machefer,	informing cheque available at office for money in arrears and will endeavour to pay 1 pound per week off until settled. Goods in shop valued at 300 pound which would guarantee rent due.		14047	Accounts	14047
A3303	30	06	1886	Documents	Memorandum	D. T. Rogers, Secretary, Sandhurst Mechanics Institute and Free Library	request for copy of Annual Report for 1886		14047	Reports	14047
A3304	10	09	1947	Documents	Letters In	John Metcalfe, President, Australian Institute of Librarians, c/o Public Library of New South Wales, Maquarie Street, Sydney.	Re Annual Meeting and Conference 11-13th October and suggesting that expenses incurred by librarians attending be regarded as a reasonable charge against library funds.		14047	Library	14047
A3305	12	01	1886	Documents	Letters In	H. H. Hayter, Office of theGovernment Statist	request for Return of accompanying form by 1st March re Public Libraries		14047	Statistics	14047
A3306	13	01	1886	Documents	Letters In	Frank Reeves, Hon Secretary, YMCA, Ballarat	request for rebate of 6 pounds 14/- on Hall used for Mr. Andrews lectures, as receipts for two nights only 7 pounds 6/-.		14047	Hall booking	14047
A3307	18	01	1886	Documents	Letters In	C. G. Elder, Rokewood	request for copy Institution rules		14047	Constitution (Rules)	14047
A3308	19	01	1886	Documents	Letters In	Wm. Robertson	requesting transfer of donated collection of ancient coins from Institute to local School of Mines for display purposes		14047	Museum	14047
A3309	29	01	1886	Documents	Letters In	And. Berry, Registrar, School of Mines, Ballarat	acknowledgement of collection of 67 foreign and ancient coins presented by Mr. W. Robertson		14047	Museum	14047
A3310	20	01	1886	Documents	Letters In	F. H. Figgis, Secretary Ballaarat Gas Company, Grenville Street, Ballaarat	informing that deputation of Committee from Institution will be received at 4 p.m. on Thursday next		14047	Committees	14047
A3311	25	01	1886	Documents	Letters In	Joseph Wittkowski, Wittkowski Bros. & Co., No. 3 Chancery Lane, Morey's Buildings	requesting continuance of use of his office for further 2 years with option of renewal for 2 years at 1 Guinea per week with new Agreement be prepared for signing		14047	Shop & Office Rentals	14047
A3312	27	01	1886	Documents	Letters In	Sol. Bloustein, Mechanics Institute Buildings, 51 Sturt Street, Ballarat	asking for stay of proceedings re lease of shop to Mr. Wittkowski		14047	Shop & Office Rentals	14047
A3313	28	01	1886	Documents	Letters In	Charles Wilson, 11 Grenville Street	advising that Mrs. Wilson will not open Art Union Officenext week and to consider this last week of tenancy.		14047	Art Union	14047
A3314	04	02	1886	Documents	Letters In	H. H. Hayter. Government Statist, Office of Government Statist, Melbourne	acknowledgement of Annual Statistical Return of Institute for year 1885		14047	Statistics	14047
A3315	04	02	1886	Documents	Letters In	G. O. Preshaw, Cambden School of Arts, Cambden NSW	inquiry as to eligibility of minors as members of Committee		14047	Membership	14047
A3316	04	02	1886	Documents	Letters In	John Fanning, Her Majesty's Hotel, Swanston Street, Melbourne	request to rent Hall for Easter week and following week - deposit to be forwarded when terms are known		14047	Hall booking	14047
A3317	08	02	1886	Documents	Letters In	Fred. J. Martell, 23 Drummond Street, Ballarat	resigning position as teacher of Drawing Class held Monday evenings and strongly recommends Mr. Hall as replacement		14047	Lecture booking	14047
A3318	22	02	1886	Documents	Letters In	Mr. Fred. W. Duvall, Man. Cogill Bros., Melbourne	requesting receipt for 8 pounds being deposit on Hall for 3 nights		14047	Accounts	14047
A3319	25	02	1886	Documents	Letters In	Jas. Vallins, Returning Officers substitute, Ballarat West Election	advising that School will be occupied on Friday March 5th for purpose of taking poll at the Election to be held on that date		14047	Lectures and classes	14047
A3320	01	03	1886	Documents	Telegram	Oscar Smith, Indian Tourist Party, Morwell	reqest for Hall 22nd or 25th March		14047	Hall booking	14047
A3321	02	03	1886	Documents	Telegram	Oscar Smith, Yarragon	deposit for dates named being forwarded by letter		14047	Hall booking	14047
A3322	03	03	1886	Documents	Letters In	Henry I. Hall, 25 Eyre Street	accepting position as Teacher of Drawing Class on Monday evenings		14047	Lecture booking	14047
A3323	04	03	1886	Documents	Letters In	D. T. Rogers, Secretary Mechanics Institute and Free Library.	advising postponement of book grant until meeting on 8th instant.		14047	Grants	14047
A3324	04	03	1886	Documents	Telegram	John Fanning, Her Majesty's Hotel, Swanston Street	request for use of Hall 17th March week with option		14047	Hall booking	14047
A3325	04	03	1886	Documents	Telegram	John Fanning, Her Majesty's Hotel, Swanston Street	request for immediate reply re Hall.		14047	Hall booking	14047
A3326	05	03	1886	Documents	Telegram	John Fanning, Her Majesty's Hotel, Swanston Street	Advising one week useless requests 3 weeks - with reply immediately		14047	Hall booking	14047
A3327	05	03	1886	Documents	Letters In	G. F. Fowler, Export Agent, 76 Paul Street, Finsbury, London EC	advising that forwarding of statement of account overlooked. Credit of 58 pounds now showing against which of papers for current quarter will be debited.		14047	Accounts	14047
A3328	06	03	1886	Documents	Telegram	John Fanning, Her Majesty's Hotel, Melbourne	advising deposit will be mailed today.		14047	Accounts	14047
A3329	08	03	1886	Documents	Memorandum	Rider & Mercer	advising that birds eye view of City of Ballarat being prepared and suggests Lithograh of Institute's building to be included together with other principal buildings - cost 4 pounds		14047	Accounts	14047
A3330	08	03	1886	Documents	Telegram	Oscar Smith, Indian Tourist Party, 23 Collins Place	asking if Institute available 17th week with option - immediate reply requested		14047	Hall booking	14047
A3331	08	03	1886	Documents	Letters In	Mrs. J.V. Flatow, 45 Madeline Street, Carlton. Melbourne.	letter requesting same room as previously used by Mr. Flatow for his collection of shells is available for next week.		14047	Exhibitions & Displays	14047
A3332	10	03	1886	Documents	Letters In	Harold Ashton, Melbourne.	letter requesting dates, rental costs for a week/month for Hugos Buffalo Minstrels.		14047	Hall booking	14047
A3333	15	03	1886	Documents	Telegram	Geo. Lingard, Academy of Music, Adelaide.	Is Hall available from April 26, what is lowest weekly terms, please reply.		14047	Hall booking	14047
A3334	18	03	1886	Documents	Memorandum	Chief Secretary's Office, Melbourne.	memorandum and attached schedule returned to BMI with the request for an explaination if all items therein were actual subscriptions in cash.		14047	Subscriptions	14047
A3335	22	03	1886	Documents	Memorandum	From W.H. Batten to the Under Secretary.	Treasurer has already certified every item in Schedule is for Subscriptions, Balance Sheet duly certified by professional Auditors. No fees have been received by BMI from pupils of the School of Design - The teachers receive them all.		14047	Accounts	14047
A3336	30	04	1885	Documents	Balance sheet	Ballarat Mechanics Institute	Copy of Balance Sheet for the year ending 30th April, 1886.		14047	Accounts	14047
A3337	22	03	1886	Documents	Letters In	Mrs. Davis, 3 Balmoral Terrace, Ballarat.	letter asking BMI for reduction of current rent [35 shillings per Sunday without gas} for the Christian group meetings that have been held for some years past.		14047	Room booking	14047
A3338	06	04	1886	Documents	Letters In	Mrs. J.V. Flatow, 45 Madeline Street, Carlton. Melbourne.	Mr. Flatow has arranged to remain in Queenscliff till after Easter when all being well will come to Ballarat.		14047	Exhibitions & Displays	14047
A3339	07	04	1886	Documents	Letters In	Tom Bickle, 194 Cecil Street, Albert Park, South Melbourne.	letter requesting what Company plays at the Academy Easter week, if the Hall is available that week and what is the rent.		14047	Hall booking	14047
A3340	08	04	1886	Documents	Letters In	Harold Ashton, Victoria Hall, Melbourne.	Has not received reply whether Hall is available for Easter, they will stay at Victoria Hall till Easter week but if Indian Tourist Party are playing would like to immediately follow them, would like right of refusal, could you please reply.		14047	Hall booking	14047
A3341	10	04	1886	Documents	Letters In	D.M. Cameron, Actg. Secretary, Colonial & Indian Exhibition, London, 1886, Royal Commission for Victoria, 20 Market Buildings, Market Street, Melbourne.	letter enclosing copy of the "Illustrated Handbook of Victoria" with the President's compliments, issued by this Commission for distribution in the Victorian Court at the Colonial & Indian Exhibition.		14047	Donations	14047
A3342	13	04	1886	Documents	Letters In	R.S. Smythe, Yorick Club, Melbourne.	what dates are available for Mr. Stuart Cumberland to give a couple of seances in the hall; is Easter Monday and Tuesday engaged, please wire reply.		14047	Hall booking	14047
A3343	14	04	1886	Documents	Memorandum	Samuel Mullen, 29 & 31 Collins Street East, Melbourne.	thank you for the cheque for 67 pounds 13 shillings and 4 pence received, Art Journal for Foley & Trisley has been posted to you and the American publications may be delayed.		14047	Receipt	14047
A3344	15	04	1886	Documents	Letters In	D.M Cameron, Actg. Secretary, Colonial & Indian Exhibition, London, 1886; Royal Commission for Victoria, Australia, 20 Market Buildings, Market Street, Melbourne.	"Handbook of Victoria" is only intended for private distribution in the Victorian Court of the Colonial and Indian Exhibition and regrets not been able to send further copies as there are a limited number for distribution.		14047	Donations	14047
A3345	28	04	1886	Documents	Letters In	James Tait, Glenlivet Ridge, Merino.	writer interested in "Bungaree Art Union", has written twice to Mr. Peresse, has had no reply, and would like any information on the subject forwarded to him.		14047	Art Union	14047
A3346	29	04	1886	Documents	Letters In	Mrs. Davis, 3 Balmoral Terrace, Ballarat.	letter written on behalf of the Christians renting the hall asking the rent to be decreased as they are only using hall every Sunday night for two hours due to being too cold.		14047	Hall booking	14047
A3347	01	05	1886	Documents	Letters In	Rev. T. Cummins, St. Paul's, Ballarat East.	has found amongst his library books a volume of London Society, Vol. 8, 1865 belonging to the library, does not know how this has happened, perhaps a visitor left it there.		14047	Books	14047
A3348	11	05	1876	Documents	Letters In	William Little, Finance and Estate Agent, Ballarat.	letter stating he has reason to believe he can induce Mr. Millard to accept 3500 pounds for the Australian & European Mining Chambers next to Mechanic's Institute; terms one fifth cash, balance over four years @ 51/2% p.a., rates amount to 304 pounds p.a. exclusive of three offices which should add 25 pounds more and Mr. Chalk's office is let for 3 years at 4 pounds p.w.		14047	Mining Exchange	14047
A3349	23	05	1887	Documents	Memorandum	W.H. Batten, Secretary, Ballaarat Mechanics' Institute, Ballaarat	Memo to S. Mullen regarding 'Revue des Deux' . Numbers for 15 March received, request for numbers for 1st March to be sent by return.		14047	Concert performances	14047
A3350	03	06	1887	Documents	Letters In	Z Robin	Request to fill in and send to Melbourne. No detail of what was to be filled in.		14047	Reports	14047
A3351	09	05	1887	Documents	Letters In	W.V. Gechenaise, Post Office & Telegraph Department, Post Office, Ballarat	Believes it desirability to form a class for students wishing to pass the clerical examination for the Public Service.		14047	Lectures and classes	14047
A3352	07	05	1887	Documents	Reports	Education Department, Melbourne	Notification that last published Education Report for 1885-6 was sent to BMI last November. Future reports will be forwarded as published.		14047	Library	14047
A3353	01	11	1883	Documents	Letters In	Bryant & McWhae, Stock and Share Brokers, Mechanics' Buildings, Ballarat	Application to Committee for a reduction in rent to 25 shillings per week.		14047	Office Rentals	14047
A3354	13	11	1883	Documents	Letters In	N.B. Macdonald & J. Pinkerton (?), Ballarat	Letter regarding problems with book binding. Arrangements made with new binder.		14047	Book binding	14047
A3355	22	11	1883	Documents	Letters In	Charles Wilson	Reservation of Hall from 26 December to 1 January 1884 incl. Will call and pay deposit.		14047	Hall booking	14047
A3356	26	11	1883	Documents	Records	No details	List, by month, with numbers on Dr and Cr sides. Statement at end 'Still at Binders 102'.		14047	Library	14047
A3357	14	05	1886	Documents	Letters In	G.F. Fowler, Export Agent, 76 Paul Street, Finsbury, London E.C.	Acknowledging receipt of draft for 20 pounds and recorded to BMI credit. Statement of account made up end of June. Details of subscription to Provincial papers and query regarding BMI getting American papers - will refer to Mr Rawlings.		14047	Library	14047
A3358	23	05	1886	Documents	Letters In	Victor Eugine Machefer, Mechanics' Building, Ballarat	Tenant request to reduce rent to former rate due to business very flat.		14047	Office Rentals	14047
A3359	06	05	1886	Documents	Letters In	Liddy, General Business Agent for the Rignold & Allison Company, Christchurch, New Zealand.	Letter regarding Harry Rickards' Concert Company arriving Melbourne June and available to play short season in Ballarat commencing around 21 June for 4-6 nights. Request for details of facilities etc.		14047	Concert performances	14047
A3360	-	05	1886	Documents	Letters In	F.W. Niven & Co., Publishers, 34 Sturt Street, Ballaarat	Letter regarding publication of a Chromo-Lithograph 'View of Ballaarat', to be published under the auspices of the City and Town Councils. Size 3 feet 6 inches x 2 feet 2 inches. Principal business places to be featured on the margins: does BMI wish to be featured?		14047	Advertisement	14047
A3361	01	04	1882	Documents	Letters In	Chas. F. Coutts, Duvalles Dancing Academy	replying to BMI letter dated March 29 confirming booking of Hall for three weeks from December 26 and will forward deposit of 10 pounds shortly.		14047	Hall booking	14047
A3362	15	04	1882	Documents	Letters In	George H. Purves, Sharebroker, Ballarat.	letter confirming arrangements have been made with Mr. Thomas Gray to take his office which he has rented from BMI and asking to be informed if he will be accepted as a tenant.		14047	Office Rentals	14047
A3363	17	04	1882	Documents	Letters In	Alcock & Co., Billard Table Manufactory, 132 & 134 Russell Street, 95-97 Little Bourke Street East; and Commercial Timber Yard, Lonsdale Street East; Showrooms 136 & 138 Russell Street, Melbourne.	Cannot give a price without viewing old balls, prices range from 1/6 to 3/6; suggest you send old balls down for inspection; may be able to work the best of them and supply new ones to make up set - Notice enclosed with letter informing of price increases.		14047	Fixtures & Fittings	14047
A3364	19	04	1882	Documents	Letters In	Alcock & Co., Billard Table Manufactory, 132 & 134 Russell Street, 95-99 Little Bourke Street East; and Commercial Timber Yard, Lonsdale Street East; 136 & 138 Russell Street, Melbourne.	letter advising adjustment of yellow ball as requested, it is the only one of three forwarded which is of any use; cannot do anything with others.		14047	Fixtures & Fittings	14047
A3365	21	04	1882	Documents	Telegram	From Hudson, Wagga Wagga.	Mechanics Geelong booked 29th will send deposit from Melbourne Monday.		14047	Hall booking	14047
A3366	21	04	1882	Documents	Telegram	R.G. Bachelder, St Georges Hall, Melbourne	Wire open dates in May after the 4th and rent.		14047	Hall booking	14047
A3367	24	04	1882	Documents	Letters In	F. Power, for the Chess Players, Ballarat.	letter requesting use of Lecture Room on Friday evening the 28th till closing hour for the purpose of playing a Chess match between members of BMI and the Smythes & Scarsdale Institute.		14047	Room booking	14047
A3368	24	04	1882	Documents	Letters In	possibly - Thr. Duxbury, Melbourne.	letter apologising for not paying his account and enclosing cheque.		14047	Accounts	14047
A3369	25	04	1882	Documents	Letters In	Henry Cazaly, Ballarat.	letter/statement of his version of disturbance being investigated by Committee in the Smoking Room on April 21; Mr. Cazaly on finding the Smoking Roon hot and stifling had placed a chair at the door to let in some fresh air, certain member took umbrage, one a Mr. Phillps hit him with his stick; he returned the blow with his stick; Mr. Cazaly ended up on floor under table, Police came, were told they were not required; one member said that he was exposing them to the women by opening the door, he denies this and states "a smoking room, and plain sailing needs no cloak"; he regrets the disturbance and would like to see everyone agreeable but if the majority want trouble they must do so by the force of reason and not by cowardly attacks.		14047	Committees	14047
A3370	03	05	1886	Documents	Letters In	S.W. Smyth, Stock and Sharebroker, Mining Exchange, Ballarat.	letter enclosing cheque for 5 pounds 14 shillings for rent, account for BMI proportion of rates for terms expired before occupancy of office and asking Mr. Batten to put his view before Committee that having taken the office for 7/6d per week no mention was made of Rates, he feels 7/6d per week is ample and he should not be asked to contribute more for Rates, he has no objection to take the office for 12 months minus the Rates.		14047	Office Rentals	14047
A3371	12	07	1886	Documents	Letters In	Thos. Moran, Ballarat.	letter asking for reduction of rent for the shop occupied presently by Mr. Moran and would be willing to take a term of agreement if this is considered favourably.		14047	Office Rentals	14047
A3372	26	07	1886	Documents	Letters In	T. Shovelton, Ballarat.	letter advising resignation from the Institute applicable from August 2.		14047	Committees	14047
A3373	01	05	1882	Documents	Letters In	H. Elsmore, Hon. Secy. Ballarat Christian Doctrine Society.	letter asking for use of Hall early June for a benefit concert to aid the widow Naughton a respectable woman with children; and asking the Committee if they would consider a reduced charge.		14047	Hall booking	14047
A3374	01	05	1882	Documents	Letters In	Geo. Berry, Secretary, Town Hall, City of Ballaarat.	letter informing that members of the Board of Health will visit BMI to inspect the Hall this afternoon and could it kindly be open for the purpose.		14047	Committees	14047
A3375	01	05	1882	Documents	Memorandum	A. Marshall on W.H. Batten memorandum.	memorandum advising of his visit to England which necessitates his absence from the Colony for some time so therefore advising of resignation from the Committee.		14047	Committees	14047
A3376		05	1882	Documents	Reports		Report on the School of Design and its success. Very distinguished teachers are employed - Mr Carter, Mr Oldham, Mr Tappin. 80 pupils are on the roll and the numbers are increasing. An Exhibition of work has recently been held. Classes in higher subjects have been opened - painting in oil, taken by Mr Price and Water Colours by Mr Carter. Efforts have been made to get a grant from Government, as it is only fair that some support is offered to such a worthy endeavour.		14047	Committees	14047
A3377		05	1882	Documents	Balance sheet		Statement of Account for School of Design Exhibition May 1882.		14047	Accounts	14047
A3378	25	08	1886	Documents	Letters In	William Davis, Hon. Sec., Mooroopna	Request for copy of BMI rules.		14047	Constitution (Rules)	14047
A3379	05	05	1882	Documents	Memorandum	James Bell, 78 Moorabool Street, Geelong	Request to hire the Hall for a lecture		14047	Hall booking	14047
A3380	05	05	1882	Documents	Receipts	To J. J. Goller Esq	Receipt for subscription - four pounds ten shillings - in an addressed envelope.		14047	Subscriptions	14047
A3381	06	05	1882	Documents	Telegram	James Bell, 78 Moorabool St, Geelong	Hall booking confirmation for lecture by Jones.		14047	Hall booking	14047
A3382	08	05	1882	Documents	Telegram	James Bell, Mining & Commission Agent, 78 Moorabool Street, Gellong	Request for confirmation of booking for the Hall and the fee - all concerning Mr Jones lecture.		14047	Hall booking	14047
A3383	12	05	1882	Documents	Letters In	Thomas Kennedy, 5 Spring St. Melbourne	As Business Manager for Kellar, he is enquiring about the availability and conditions of Hall hire for 6 nights.		14047	Hall booking	14047
A3384	16	05	1882	Documents	Letters In	H. G. Strong, University, Melbourne	Having agreed to give a lecture during his vacation, he wishes to know when the Committee wants him to come to Ballarat.		14047	Lecture booking	14047
A3385	16	05	1882	Documents	Telegram	Thomas Kennedy, 5 Spring St, Melbourne	Needs the Hall for seven nights.		14047	Hall booking	14047
A3386	16	05	1882	Documents	Memorandum	James Bell, Mining & Commission Agent, 78 Moorabool Street, Geelong	Because of a lack of reply to his requests, Mr Jones will not be brought to Ballarat.		14047	Hall booking	14047
A3387	17	05	1882	Documents	Letters In	Thomas Kennedy, (Business Manager for Kellar) 5 Spring St, Melbourne	Confirmation of Hall booking for Kellar for one week		14047	Hall booking	14047
A3388	22	05	1882	Documents	Reports	Report on visit of local Board of Health to places of Public Resort by J. Noble Wilson, Chairman.	The Board visited 3 places, including the BMI. The recommendation for the BMI was to place a door about the middle of the East side of the hall, opening on to a platform, descending to the street at rear. General remarks related to : 1. Daily maintainance of the water service. 2. The danger of extra seats in time of panic. 3. The buildings are appropriate for the size of Ballarat's population		14047	Committees	14047
A3389	22	05	1882	Documents	Letters In	Thomas Kennedy, (Business Manager for Kellar), 5 Spring St, Melbourne	Encloses five pounds deposit for hire of Hall for one week for Kellar		14047	Hall booking	14047
A3390	23	05	1882	Documents	Letters In	S. W. Berry, Town Clerk, Town Hall, City of Ballarat	Enclose report of Board of Health. Hopes that the recommendations will have the early attention of the Managing Committee		14047	Committees	14047
A3391	23	05	1882	Documents	Letters In	J. Hinstay, St Paul's Church, Corio Street, Geelong	Request for information about advertising rates in the "Star" and "Courier". He met Mr Batten through his brother-in-law, Mr J. J. Moore.		14047	Advertisement	14047
A3392	25	05	1882	Documents	Letters In	J. Hinstay, St Paul's Church, Corio Street, Geelong	Thanks for reply. Wishes to insert 2 paragraphs in the press. Does not want to waste money.		14047	Advertisement	14047
A3393	03	06	1882	Documents	Letters In	Thomas Kennedy, (Business Manager for Kellar), 5 Spring St, Melbourne	Wishing to change the dates for Mr Kellar to use the Hall, because of illness.		14047	Hall booking	14047
A3394	07	06	1882	Documents	Letters In	Thomas Kennedy, 5 Spring Street, Melbourne	Thanks for consideration. Understands that expenses are lost. Will send deposit for 5 nights for Mr Kellar to perform.		14047	Hall booking	14047
A3395	05	06	1882	Documents	Balance sheet	Balance sheet of School of Design, prepared by E. Turnbull, Hon. Secretary	Balance sheet of the School of Design, prepared by E. Turnbull, Hon. Secretary, Ballaarat, 5 June 1882.		14047	Records	14047
A3396	12	06	1882	Documents	Telegram	Thomas Kennedy, Garstons Hotel, Melbourne	"Kellar too ill to appear next week. Can you change dates to week commencing June twenty-seventh?"		14047	Hall booking	14047
A3397	12	06	1882	Documents	Letters In	C. Finlayson, Lydiard Street, Ballaarat	Inability to attend Committee Meeting		14047	Committees	14047
A3398	14	06	1882	Documents	Letters In	R. G. Bachelder, Rob Roy Hotel, Fitzroy, Melbourne	Request for Hall booking for Minstrell Company		14047	Hall booking	14047
A3399	16	06	1882	Documents	Letters In	C. S. Frederick for R. G. Bachelder, Melbourne	Agreement for Hall booking. Mr Batchelder is now in Castlemaine, but will send the deposit as soon as he returns.		14047	Hall booking	14047
A3400	21	06	1882	Documents	Telegram	Bachelder's Minstrels	"Will open first July, close eighth or tenth. Will send deposit."		14047	Hall booking	14047
A3401	27	06	1882	Documents	Letters In	J Shillinglaw, Central Board of Health, Melbourne	Reply to letter. Sent letter to local Board of Health and their officer W. le Camlain.		14047	Committees	14047
A3402	30	06	1882	Documents	Letters In	H. Forster, London	Enclose 4 dates of newspapers. Too busy to do more in the last mail.		14047	Accounts	14047
A3403	02	12	1883	Documents	Letters In	H.K. Rusden, Yorick Club, Melbourne	Asking for the wife of a former German consul to be allowed access to the library while she is in Ballarat. Also commenting upon his letters to the Star about clergy and laity, and asking several questions about the running of the Institute.		14047	Library	14047
A3404	08	12	1883	Documents	Memorandum	Bryant & McWhae, Mining Agents & Sharebrokers, Sturt St, Ballarat	Notice to vacate their office in a fortnight, and asking if a full month's notice is needed.		14047	Office Rentals	14047
A3405	12	10	1883	Documents	Letters In	H.K. Rusden, Yorick Club, Melbourne	Asking for a fixed time for him to deliver a lecture on "The Laity and Clergy in the Past and the Present". He would prefer it to be delayed until the weather was warmer.		14047	Lecture booking	14047
A3406	22	10	1883	Documents	Letters In	H.K. Rusden, Yorick Club, Melbourne	Apology for delay in replying to letter, and advising that the date suggested for his lecture suits him.		14047	Lecture booking	14047
A3407	07	10	1883	Documents	Letters In	Thomas Empson, Clunes	Asking whether the Hall is available for two farewell concerts before he sails to America.		14047	Hall booking	14047
A3408	03	10	1883	Documents	Letters In	Helen Hart, Ballarat	Wanting to use a room to give addresses on religious subjects.		14047	Room booking	14047
A3409	01	09	1883	Documents	Letters In	H.K. Rusden, Yorick Club, Melbourne	Apology for not replying sooner and asking that his lecture date be postponed until October or November. Also, he is considering changing the title of his lecture to something along the lines of "the relation of statistics to education and morality".		14047	Lecture booking	14047
A3410	03	09	1883	Documents	Letters In	S. McBurney, Geelong Ladies' College	Regarding a lecture to be given on Solfa.		14047	Lecture booking	14047
A3411	12	09	1883	Documents	Letters In	Cuthbert Allison, The Council Clerk, Municipality of Wilcannia	Asking for a copy of the Rules of the Mechanics' Institute as he is about to draft a code for a similar institution.		14047	Constitution (Rules)	14047
A3412	13	09	1883	Documents	Letters In	D.T. Rogers, Secretary, Sandhurst Mechanics' Institute and Free Library	Explaining the chief object of the "Bill for the Incorporation of Literary Associations", and asking for support for it. The chief object is to enable Institutes to borrow money on the security of their property.		14047	Committees	14047
A3413	20	09	1883	Documents	Letters In	Alcock & Co., Billiard Table Manufactory, 132 & 134 Russell Street, Melbourne	Advising that the arrangement for payment was "prompt cash" because of the discount and that a cheque needs to be sent by return mail.		14047	Accounts	14047
A3414	24	09	1883	Documents	Telegram	R.S. Smythe, Sydney	Making a booking for the 3rd and 4th of October and asking that a reply go to the Yorick Club, Melbourne.		14047	Hall booking	14047
A3415	25	09	1883	Documents	Letters In	Charles Strong, Melbourne	Advising that it would be inappropriate for him to make an engagement to lecture given the "ongoings of the Presbytery". He is leaving for Europe but may return to Victoria, and offers his thanks for the kind offer of an audience in Ballarat.		14047	Lecture booking	14047
A3416	25	09	1883	Documents	Letters In	Alcock & Co., Billiard Table Manufactory, 132 & 134 Russell Street, Melbourne	Acknowledging receipt of letter and asking that the billiard ball be returned for assessment before another is sent in exchange.		14047	Accounts	14047
A3417	27	09	1883	Documents	Letters In	Cuthbert Allison, The Council Clerk, Municipality of Wilcannia	Appreciation for the Rules and Annual Report sent which will be helpful with the establishment of their Institute.		14047	Constitution (Rules)	14047
A3418	21	10	1881	Documents	Letters In	Academy of Music	Agree to BMI receiving all proceeds of the "house" at the Academy on Sunday night. Please forward cheque for 30 pounds		14047	Concert performances	14047
A3419	01	09	1883	Documents	Letters In	Septimus Pryer, 7 Temple Court, Collins Street West, Melboirne	requesting return of Photographs and papers by 11am. train Sunday in time for meeting of Engineering Association		14047	Exhibitions & Displays	14047
A3420	03	09	1883	Documents	Letters In	Septimus Pryer, 7 Temple Court, Collins Street West, Melbourne	expressing regret that Ballarat folk will not take up his scheme and requesting return of photographs		14047	Exhibitions & Displays	14047
A3421	01	05	1883	Documents	Letters In	Charles Strong, St. James Park, Melbourne	advising that happy to give short lecture on Monday evening 14th inst. with stipulation that lecture not be reported in full as same will be delivered in Geelong on the Tuesday		14047	Lecture booking	14047
A3422	01	05	1883	Documents	Letters In	Diocesan Registry, 53 William Street, Melbourne	advising that Bishop of Melbourne's engagements so numerous that cannot promise lecture in Ballarat.		14047	Lecture booking	14047
A3423	07	05	1883	Documents	Letters In	Charles Strong, St. James Park, Melbourne	advising that subject will be "Woman: Her Place and Power"		14047	Lecture booking	14047
A3424	09	05	1883	Documents	Memorandum	Samuel Mullen, 29-31 Collins St. East, Melbourne	acnowledging receipt of memo covering cheque and advising that separate receipt for two last invoices sent. Also advises that invoice for 3 pounds 3/6 April 2 not traced and suggests that sum of 3 pounds 3/6 be deducted from accound overdue leaving balance of 7 pounds 17/6.		14047	Accounts	14047
A3425	15	05	1883	Documents	Letters In	Thomas Lyle, 32 Sturt Street, Ballarat	applying for portion of rent or for a donation towards the "Widow Webster Entertainment" on the grounds that concert was held for benefit of widow & 7 children left completely destitute. Also advises that 10 pounds worth of tickets returned - cause - 'wet night'		14047	Donations	14047
A3426	23	05	1883	Documents	Letters In	W. S. Gadd, Secretary & Treasurer, "Sunday Society" 41 Collins Street W.	acknowledging receipt letter containing copy resolution passed by Committee with reference to opening Institute on Sundays, and offering to be present at next meeting		14047	Committees	14047
A3427	03	05	1883	Documents	Letters In	M.J.Beechinor, R. C. Bishops Palace	requesting reduced charges for lectures as they for charitable puroses.		14047	Lectures and classes	14047
A3428	30	05	1883	Documents	Letters In	Bevan Slator, Avoca Hotel, Avoca	requiring terms by return mail to Post Office, Beaufort per night, two, three nights or per week and also if Piano and Gas are extra.		14047	Hall booking	14047
A3429	14	06	1883	Documents	Letters In	Herbert A. King, University, Melbourne	advising subject of lecture, "Paul Loius Courier, the Soldier satirist of the French Restauration" to be advertised as such, and requesting booking at Craig's Hotel . Also suggests that only brief resume of contents of lecture be published in Ballarat papers until after same lecture has been given later in Melbourne		14047	Lecture booking	14047
A3430	04	06	18833	Documents	Memorandum	J. M.Barker	apology for Mr. T. N. Thompson's absence from Committee meeting due to illness.		14047	Committees	14047
A3431	19	06	1883	Documents	Letters In	Thomas Griffiths, Koroug Vale	requesting copy Rules and Regulations for guidance.		14047	Constitution (Rules)	14047
A3432	21	06	1883	Documents	Letters In	D. J. Doyle., Hon. Secretary, Lecture Committee P. O. Ballarat East	seeking application under usual conditions for Hall for lecture by J. E. Redmond MP on July 6th		14047	Hall booking	14047
A3433	21	06	1883	Documents	Letters In	Bryant & McWhae, Mechanics Building, Ballarat	advising that present lease will shortly expire and desirous of knowling lowest rent afterwards charged. States that present rent is excessive with rates of over 114 pounds per annum for room 15 feet square. Mentions depression in Mining and tightness of money		14047	Office Rentals	14047
A3434	24	06	1883	Documents	Letters In	W. D. Lake, Hawthorn	Visited Ballarat with local Bowling Club and introduced by Mr. Whitelaw , the Mayor . Now requests informaton and any books, by-laws prospectuses etc. necessary to start Mechanics Institute in fastly growing suburb of Hawthorn. Also extends invitation to Victoria Lodge, Hawthorn		14047	Constitution (Rules)	14047
A3435	17	08	1883	Documents	Telegram	Prof. Gilbert, Kyneton	advising unable to come until 27th September or after.		14047	Lecture booking	14047
A3436	20	08	1883	Documents	Letters In	Septimus Pryer, 7 Temple Court, Collins Street, West, Melbourne	Trusts received parcel and letters. Advises that leaving for Sandhurst this night but return on Thursday and shall be at service for a day or two after that.		14047	Committees	14047
A3437	02	04	1883	Documents	Letters In	J. W. Graham, Eight Hours Anniversary Committee, Camp Street, Ballarat	makes application for use of Globes etc. for drawing of an Art Union on 21st inst.		14047	Art Union	14047
A3438				Documents	Records	various names	List numbered 1 to 4 of names and amounts - mostly one shilling or one shilling and sixpence. The names are in pairs and could represent , for example, entry fees to a billiard competition		14047	Accounts	14047
A3439	18	4	1883	Documents	Letters In	J. W. Graham, Eight Hours Anniversary Committee, Camp St, Ballarat	Requesting that the bearer (unnamed) be given the Art Union Apparatus for the use of above committee		14047	Art Union	14047
A3440	5	4	1883	Documents	Letters In	H. A. King, University Melbourne	Suggesting that he could lecture on the influence of Courier, the French Satirist, on some of the great religions of the world or on the French Plagues		14047	Lecture booking	14047
A3441	6	4	1883	Documents	Letters In	S. W. Tonana, Balaclava	Advising inablity to deliver lecture		14047	Lecture booking	14047
A3442	10	4	1883	Documents	Letters In	H. K. Rusden, Yorick Club	advising that he would give a lecture as requested		14047	Lecture booking	14047
A3443	30	4	1883	Documents	Letters In	Thomas Lang, 52 Elizabeth St, Melbourne	Advising that he had been requested by John Carson of Collins St East to deliver a volume liked by W.D.G Donovan of Sandhurst - "The Evidence of Spiritualism"		14047	Books	14047
A3444	4	3	1883	Documents	Letters In	Chas McMahon, Gordons Hotel, Melbourne	Booking for three nights		14047	Hall booking	14047
A3445	7	3	1883	Documents	Letters In	William Seeley, Dawson St	Replying to letter from Committee expressing dissatisfaction with the delay on finishing contract for staircase		14047	Fixtures & Fittings	14047
A3446	9	3	1883	Documents	Letters In	Chas. McMahon, Exhibition Hall, Geelong	Regretting problems with Good Friday performance		14047	Concert performances	14047
A3447	15	3	1883	Documents	Telegram	Chas McMahon	Hall booking April 15		14047	Hall booking	14047
A3448	17	3	1883	Documents	Memorandum	Lewis Stanfield, Importer of Oils, Colors, Paperhangings etc, 28 Sturt St, Ballarat	Resignation from Committee due to absence from Ballarat		14047	Membership	14047
A3449	24	3	1883	Documents	Telegram	Chas McMahon, Princess Theatre	Requesting reply to previous telegram		14047	Lecture booking	14047
A3450	24	3	1883	Documents	Telegram	Chas McMahon, Sandhurst	Altering date of hall booking		14047	Hall booking	14047
A3451	5	3	1883	Documents	Telegram	Chas McMahon, Sandhurst	Asking if hall is booked from Mar 22nd		14047	Hall booking	14047
A3452	7	2	1883	Documents	Telegram	Chas McMahon, Sandhurst	Advising that Easter is unsuitable for booking		14047	Hall booking	14047
A3453	9	2	1883	Documents	Letters In	P. Webb, Ballarat	Requesting hall booking on behalf of Major Smith and Henry Bell		14047	Hall booking	14047
A3454	10	2	1883	Documents	Letters In	Holloway Dramatic Company, Academy	Arranged with Mr. Julian Thomas (The Vagabond) who represents M. Dampier to offer entertainment for a members night		14047	Concert performances	14047
A3455	12	2	1883	Documents	Letters In	T. J. Michell, Secretart, Egerton Mechanics Institute and Free Library	Advising that if Ballarat Mechanics' did make gifts of unused books to country librariers, as he had heard), they would like books as their members are mostlty miners with large families		14047	Donations	14047
A3456	12	2	1883	Documents	Letters In	Chas McMahon, Princess Theatre, Sandhurst	Encloing deposit		14047	Accounts	14047
A3457	12	2	1883	Documents	Letters In	E. V. Date, John Langdon and T. Thompson	As members of Committee requesting that an extraordinary meetinmg be called to rescind motion relating to hiring of hall for political meetings		14047	Committees	14047
A3458	16	2	1883	Documents	Letters In	J. T. Worrell, Williamstown Mechanics' Institute	Enclosing a circular and requesting copy of ticket issued to members		14047	Membership	14047
A3459	24	2	1883	Documents	Letters In	Chas McMahon, Princess Theatre, Sandhurst	Requesting transfer of dates re Good Friday		14047	Hall booking	14047
A3460	30	07	1879	Documents	Letters In	Joseph Rolf, President, Ballarat Public Library	Declining offer by BMI Committee of Hall, free of charge, for prize distribution in connection with the Technological Commission.		14047	Donations	14047
A3461	02	10	1879	Documents	Memorandum	Otago Daily Times & Witness Newspapers Company Ltd, Rattray Street, Dunedin, New Zealand.	Following a visit by Mr. R.A. Leavy of Dunedin, arrangements to forward 'Otago Daily Times' for use by BMI subscribers. Postage for year 26 shillings 1 pence.		14047	Subscriptions	14047
A3462	04	10	1879	Documents	Telegram	T. Kennedy, Victoria Theatre, Sydney	Query - 'terms sharing for Prof. Pepper also rent.'		14047	Hall booking	14047
A3463	05	10	1879	Documents	Telegram	Hiscocks Hayman & Company, 70 Burke Street, Melbourne	Query regarding availability of Hall and terms.		14047	Hall booking	14047
A3464	06	10	1879	Documents	Letters In	G. Willetts, Bridge Street, Ballarat	Change of dates for Hall booking. Now required 25, 26, 27 December and 1 January only.		14047	Hall booking	14047
A3465	08	10	1879	Documents	Memorandum	F.H. Pollard	Memo regarding performance by J.L. Hall's Comedy Company performance at the Academy of Music 14th October, cost 30 pounds, and arrangements with BMI.		14047	Concert performances	14047
A3466	08	10	1879	Documents	Telegram	Hiscocks & Hayman, Melbourne	Responding to query regarding Hall booking, and booking dates 13-14th option of 15th.		14047	Hall booking	14047
A3467	09	10	1879	Documents	Memorandum	H.R. Caselli, Architect and Building Surveyor, Ballaarat	Response to request to attend 'Important' meeting of Committee. Unable to attend due to meeting at the School of Mines.		14047	Committees	14047
A3468	09	10	1879	Documents	Memorandum	Samuel Mullen, Bookseller, 29 & 31 Collins Street East, Melbourne	Enclosed invoice for books sent by rail. Some books ordered not in stock and additional new titles sent.		14047	Accounts	14047
A3469	10	10	1879	Documents	Telegram	J.C. Rainer, 70 Lonsdale Street, Melbourne	Request for dates when Hall available from 20th.		14047	Hall booking	14047
A3470	13	10	1879	Documents	Telegram	J.C. Rainer, 70 Lonsdale Street, Melbourne	Confirmation booking of Hall nine nights commencing 31 October with option of three more.		14047	Hall booking	14047
A3471	11	10	1879	Documents	Telegram	J.C. Rainer, Lonsdale Street, Melbourne	Response to letter received. Will forward dates of engagement.		14047	Hall booking	14047
A3472	13	10	1879	Documents	Letters In	Thomas Walker, Manager, Union Bank of Australia, Ballaarat	Notification of dishonoured cheque - J. Tappin for 1 pound.		14047	Accounts	14047
A3473	14	10	1879	Documents	Letters In	J. Tappin	Apology regarding dishonoured cheque and explanation that cheque was signed whilst gardening.		14047	Accounts	14047
A3474	15	10	1879	Documents	Letters In	J.C. Rainer, 70 Lonsdale Street, Melbourne	Confirmation booking of Hall for nine nights commencing 31st with option of three extra nights.		14047	Hall booking	14047
A3475	15	10	1879	Documents	Letters In	Fred C. Wainwright, Hon. Secretary, Miss Alice Rees' Benefit Committee, Ballaarat	Extending thanks on behalf of Miss Alice Rees' Benefit Committee for use of chairs and forms for Concert performance.		14047	Donations	14047
A3476	18	10	1879	Documents	Letters In	Eric Finlayson, Secretary, Mechanics' Institute, Castlemaine	Request from Castlemaine M.I. committee for information about supply and charges for water to BMI.		14047	Accounts	14047
A3477	24	10	1879	Documents	Letters In	Henry Start, Secretary, Mechanics' Institute, Kyneton	Enquiry regarding whether the introduction of a Billiard Table at BMI has been successful.		14047	Committees	14047
A3478	27	10	1879	Documents	Letters In	Alcock & Co., 132 and 134 Russell Street, Melbourne	Hand acceptance for Konewal(?), which is completed, cheque for 145 pounds 3/5 enclosed. Also have a second hand 12 pool marking board which is in very good condition for 2 pounds 15/5 allowing 1 pound 15/- for one already owned.		14047	Accounts	14047
A3479	29	10	1879	Documents	Letters In	Alcock & Co., 132 Russell Street, Melbourne	Official receipt for 148 pounds 17 shillings		14047	Receipt	14047
A3480	30	10	1879	Documents	Letters In	G. F. Fowler	Information about books and periodicals, including the London News, and the cost of transporting them		14047	Books	14047
A3481	05	11	1879	Documents	Letters In	S. W. Smyth, Mechanics' Institute, Sandhurst	Request for Rule concerning Family Subscriptions.		14047	Constitution (Rules)	14047
A3482	07	11	1879	Documents	Letters In	Arthur K. Light, Skipton	Reply to an advertisement in the "Star" for a Caretaker for the Institute. Light had intended to be a teacher, but failed his exams. He has applied for work at the surrounding stations, but men are being put off, not employed. He has been two years out of employment, but if employed, "would use my utmost endeavours to give satisfaction."		14047	Star advertisement	14047
A3483	10	11	1879	Documents	Letters In	James B. McLine, John Spellman, Ballarat	The Auditors report that the Books and Accounts are correct.		14047	Accounts	14047
A3484	12	11	1879	Documents	Letters In	T. A. Barker, Victoria Hotel, Geelong	Request for Hall booking for a "Panorama of Australia", which is currently showing in Geelong.		14047	Hall booking	14047
A3485	12	11	1879	Documents	Letters In	James Babington, Inspector's Office, Police Department, Ballarat	Reply to a complaint about the congregation of a mob of larrikans in the entrance of the BMI. Will see to the situation.		14047	Buildings	14047
A3486	14	11	1879	Documents	Telegram	T. A. Barker, Geelong	Confirm Hall booking		14047	Hall booking	14047
A3487	14	11	1879	Documents	Letters In	T. A. Barker, Victoria Hotel, Geelong	Deposit for Hall for 5 nights. Wonders what company are likely to be at the Academy during Race Week.		14047	Hall booking	14047
A3488	21	11	1879	Documents	Memorandum	J. Mackay & Co., Daily and Weekly Advertiser, Sandhurst	Unable to continue free copies of the Bendigo Advertiser. Hopes a subscription will follow.		14047	Library	14047
A3489	22	11	1879	Documents	Telegram	H. Santley, National Hotel, Melbourne	Hall booking for 3 nights for Hudson's surprise party		14047	Hall booking	14047
A3490	24	11	1879	Documents	Telegram	T. Hudson, Melbourne	Hall booking for 6 nights for surprise party		14047	Hall booking	14047
A3491	24	11	1879	Documents	Letters In	A. Oliver, Ballarat	Having taken office 55 of the BMI building, he requests a 2 year lease, as he wants to make a few improvements.		14047	Office Rentals	14047
A3492	23	11	1879	Documents	Memorandum	The Victorian Review Publishing Co., 22 Collins Street East, Melbourne	Enclose a complementary copy of the first Victorian Review, a quality periodical on Colonial matters. Hoping for a subscription		14047	Library	14047
A3493	19	09	1879	Documents	Memorandum	Gordon & Gotch, Melbourne	Sending Harp. Mag. for July 78. Will try to get Godey's Mag.		14047	Library	14047
A3494	24	09	1879	Documents	Letters In	G. Millett,	Cancels Hall booking for Christmas Week, and forfeits deposit.		14047	Hall booking	14047
A3495	20	09	1879	Documents	Letters In	F. I. Thomas, Ballarat	Details of subscription paid.		14047	Subscriptions	14047
A3496	08	12	1879	Documents	Letters In	Hy Start, Secretary, Mechanics' Institute, Kyneton	Thanks for information. They had to contract a loan after the destruction of their building by fire. Would like more information about how revenue is obtained from billiard tables.		14047	Buildings	14047
A3497	02	01	1880	Documents	Letters In	Adam Murphy, South British Fire & Marine Insurance Company of New Zealand, 12 Market Buildings, William Street, Melbourne	Introducing himself as local representative. Includes a photograph of their Head Office for display somewhere in the building.		14047	Insurance	14047
A3498	02	01	1880	Documents	Letters In	H. H. Hayter, Office of the Government Statist, Melbourne	Request for the Return for Public Libraries by 1st March		14047	Library	14047
A3499	05	01	1880	Documents	Letters In	Chas. I. Burrows, Secretary, Ballarat District Hospital Incorporated	Request for the Lecture Room to hold the A.G. M. of the Board of the Hospital		14047	Room booking	14047
A3500	16	01	1880	Documents	Letters In	T. W. Kennedy, Business Manager, Prof. Pepper, Launceston	Hall booking for Prof. Pepper		14047	Hall booking	14047
A3501	19	01	1880	Documents	Letters In	Thos. Kennedy, Business Manager, Prof. Pepper, Launceston	Prof. Pepper will give 6 of his Scientific Festivals, including lectures on Light and Optics.		14047	Hall booking	14047
A3502	20	01	1880	Documents	Letters In	M. V. Macpherson, Mechanics' Institute, Geelong	Unable to clear the Hall for the forenoon as his preparations take some time		14047	Hall booking	14047
A3503	21	01	1880	Documents	Letters In	T. W. Kennedy, Launceston	Needs to confirm Prof Pepper's 75% of the takings. Sandhurst and Geelong are fixed and the tour needs to be finalised.		14047	Hall booking	14047
A3504	23	01	1880	Documents	Letters In	Alcock & Co, Billiard Table Manufactory, 132 Russell Street, Melbourne	Needs to return ushaar(?) by Monday morning		14047	Fixtures & Fittings	14047
A3505	23	01	1880	Documents	Letters In	M. V. Macpherson, Mechanics' Institute, Geelong	Thanks for prompt reply. Has decided not to give cookery lessons in Ballarat until after the great heat is past.		14047	Lectures and classes	14047
A3506	26	01	1880	Documents	Letters In	Alcock & Co., Billiard Table Manufactory, 132 Russell Street, Melbourne	Refers to cheque for 146 pounds 11/6		14047	Accounts	14047
A3507	28	01	1880	Documents	Memorandum	Samuel Mullen, 29 & 31 Collins St East, Melbourne	Thanks for payment. Has new books and will send a list shortly.		14047	Accounts	14047
A3508	02	02	1880	Documents	Letters In	T. W. Kennedy, Business Manager, Prof. Pepper, Shamrock Hotel, Sandhurst	Prof Pepper agrees to terms. Request to advertise as much as possible - through the press and bills.		14047	Hall booking	14047
A3509	03	02	1880	Documents	Telegram	Alfred Jackson for Major Smith, Melbourne	"Monday week the 16th will do. Will wire again when date is fixed."		14047	Hall booking	14047
A3510	04	02	1880	Documents	Telegram	Thos Kennedy for Prof Pepper, Sandhurst	"Detained until tomorrow. Kindly insert short advertisement both papers."		14047	Advertisement	14047
A3511	04	02	1880	Documents	Telegram	W. Collard Smith, Melbourne	Will engage Hall on 16th and 27th.		14047	Hall booking	14047
A3512	13	02	1880	Documents	Letters In	Claud Peuder, Secretary, Kangaroo (via Staffordshire Reef)	Requesting a copy of the Rules of the Institute as reference for their newly opened Mechanics' Institute and Library.		14047	Constitution (Rules)	14047
A3513	09	03	1880	Documents	Telegram	Professor J.H. Pepper, Terminus Hotel, Geelong	"Commence twenty second with you son visits Ballarat tomorrow reply".		14047	Hall booking	14047
A3514	05	04	1880	Documents	Letters In	C.M. Walch, Office of Victoria in 1880, 83 Swanston Street, Melbourne	Looking for a "good picture of Ballarat in the early days to engrave for above book".		14047	Books	14047
A3515	07	04	1880	Documents	Letters In	G. Roberts, 82 Collins Street East, Melbourne	Asking for terms for the use of a classroom to use for an evening class in dancing and calisthenics.		14047	Room booking	14047
A3516	12	04	1880	Documents	Letters In	Chas. D. Figgis, Chamber of Commence	Asking for an explanation for his name being advertised in the Star newspaper in connection with a class of the School of Design at the Mechanics' Institute. He has not been officially notified of this and seeks clarification because his name has been used without consultation.		14047	Star advertisement	14047
A3517	12	04	1880	Documents	Letters In	Chas. D. Figgis TO: J. Oldham Esq.	Following previous letter, ref. no. 3516, Mr. Figgis explains his previous arrangements with Magee and Stansfield regarding classes. He is willing to take on Magee's classes.		14047	Lectures and classes	14047
A3518	13	04	1880	Documents	Letters In	H. Elphinstone Dick, The Ladies' Gymnasium, Mutual Provident Buildings, Cnr. William and Collins Streets, Melbourne	Hasn't received a reply regarding request for details of rental of large room.		14047	Room booking	14047
A3519	16	04	1880	Documents	Letters In	W.S. Magee, Lydiard Street South, Ballaarat	Stating that he is the appointed teacher of the Mechanical and Architectural classes in the School of Design and therefore the appointment of Mr. Figgis is unnecessary and unauthorized. He would like an explanation from the Committee for their strange conduct in this manner.		14047	Lectures and classes	14047
A3520	16	04	1880	Documents	Letters In	H. Elphinstone Dick, The Ladies' Gymnasium, 6 Mutual Provident Buildings, Cnr. William and Collins Streets, Melbourne	Asking for rental details for the large room to compare with the long room at the Academy of Music, and advising that she will be in attendance on Wednesday 21st April to receive the names of intending pupils.		14047	Room booking	14047
A3521	19	04	1880	Documents	Letters In	G. Roberts, 82 Collins Street East, Melbourne	Acknowledging letter received and advising that he requires a room once a week.		14047	Room booking	14047
A3522	20	04	1880	Documents	Letters In	Isaac Jones, Cosmopolitan Hotel, Lydiard Street, Ballarat	Asking for "the terms of the Mechanics Institute for entertainment".		14047	Concert performances	14047
A3523	22	04	1880	Documents	Letters In	H. Shovelton, Summerleigh	Giving details of his health and activities with "the change of air".		14047	Staff	14047
A3524	23	04	1880	Documents	Letters In	H.E. Dick, The Ladies' Gymnasium, 6 Mutual Provident Buildings, Cnr. William and Collins Street, Melbourne	Advising that she has decided to rent the room at the Academy of Music for her classes.		14047	Lectures and classes	14047
A3525	08	03	1880	Documents	Letters In	Adam Shyburgh, Australasian Deodorising Company's Offices, 18 Mair Street, Ballarat	requests a report on "Hunters" Patent Deodorant the use of which has been adopted by Institute and wishes to draw public attention to Mr. Hunter's Patent by advertisement. Also asks if from experience Deodorant can be recommended to be used in all public institutions and families which will add to the number of assurances already given to public and assist in efforts for the Patenter and general good and comfort of Ballarat.		14047	Advertisement	14047
A3526	12	04	1880	Documents	Letters In	James Parker, School 2022	apologizing for any mistake in reference to Mr. Figgis. Advertisement was put in after speaking to Mr. Turnbull who had been told that Mr. McGee was leaving and Mr. Figgis had arranged to take his place. Apology has been sent to Mr. Figgis.		14047	Lectures and classes	14047
A3527	27	04	1880	Documents	Letters In	C. J. Richardson, Secretary, Intercolonial Juvenile Industrial Exhibition, 5 Collins Street West, Melbourne	requires use of small room 3rd and 4th May for purpose of giving out prizes gained when previously in Ballarat.		14047	Room booking	14047
A3528	28	04	1880	Documents	Letters In	Alcock & Co., Billiard Table Manufactory, 132 and 134 Russell St Melbourne	reminder of ommission to use 3/- stamp on Postal Note and requesting that same be affixed and returned.		14047	Accounts	14047
A3529	29	04	1880	Documents	Letters In	H. Shovelton, Summerleigh	Advising almost well and ready fr work on Monday. Giving details of weather and advises that he will be in Ballarat on Saturday night.		14047	Staff	14047
A3530	30	04	1880	Documents	Letters In	Alcock & Co., Billiard Table Manufactory, 132 and 134 Russell Street, Melbourne	advising that to make document legal , stamp had to be cancelled by first party . Regrets misunderstanding and encloses cheque for 100 pounds.		14047	Accounts	14047
A3531	05	05	1880	Documents	Letters In	B. Wheatland, Mechanics Institute, Geelong.	request information re obtainaing British & American Newspapers & periodicals, terms upon which such supplied, delivery and punctuality of same.		14047	Library	14047
A3532	08	05	1880	Documents	Letters In	R. S. Smythe, Yorick Club, Melbourne	refers to Professor R. Proctor who will arrive in Melbourne in fortnight but wouldn't come withour promise of Committee to engage him for short course of lectures. Mentions that American papers speak of him in highest terms and his name should draw all best Melbourne people to hear him.		14047	Lectures and classes	14047
A3533	13	08	1880	Documents	Letters In	Julius Witthowski, Port Phillip Club Hotel, Melbourne	sets out proposition for rental of shop presently occupied by Mr. Soloman, of an equally long term (3 years) as Mr. Millar at 35/- per week , exclusive rates & taxes, fittings put up by Mr. Wittkowski to belong to him at expiration of lease and any renumeration to previous tenant to be borne by Institute . Will decide 'yes' or 'no' on hearing willingness of Committee to entertain proposal.		14047	Office Rentals	14047
A3534	19	08	1880	Documents	Licence	Graham Berry, Chief Secretary, Colony of Victoria	Authorisation and License dated 19th August 1880, of The Mechanics Institute, situate in City of Ballarat for various stage entertainment for period of 12 months from 17th June 1880 Entered on record in Register No. 19 Page 192 on 21st August 1880.		14047	Buildings	14047
A3535	22	08	1880	Documents	Letters In	E. Morey, Ballarat	willing to take 2 rooms situated Sturt Street in Mechanics Institute building presently occupied by Hyam, Watchmaker and Chamberlain, Hairdresser respectively , for term of 3 years at weekly rental of 30/- subject to approval of terms of agreement if offer accepted.		14047	Office Rentals	14047
A3536	23	08	1880	Documents	Letters In	W.H.. Rogers, Chief Secretary's Office, Melbourne.	forwarding as per request, further Licence under Licensed Theatres Statute 1865 for period of 12 months from 17th June .		14047	Buildings	14047
A3537	23	08	1880	Documents	Letters In	Samuel Sheppard, Secretary, Mechanics Institute, Ararat.	requires information re working of reading room and library and requests copy of rules etc.		14047	Constitution (Rules)	14047
A3538	23	08	1880	Documents	Letters In	Julius Wittkowski, Lesters Hotel Ballarat	agrees to rent shop presently occupied by Mr. Soloman in Sturt Street for 3 years from 13th July at 2 pounds per week exclusive rates & taxes, rent to be paid weekly. Encloses 10 pounds as a deposit		14047	Office Rentals	14047
A3539	24	08	1880	Documents	Letters In	Julius Witthowski, Lesters Hotel, Ballarat	draws attention to drawback to value and privacy of shop wich allows entry to cellars by back staircase and begs permission at own expense to pull down present partition as far back as chimney & staircase.		14047	Office Rentals	14047
A3540	30	08	1880	Documents	Letters In	G. M. Roberts, Wiles's Club Hotel, Clunes.	advises of error in account - arrangements made for 12/6 per week for afternoon and evening class, this amount being 2/- more than paid any where else and encloses cheque for 5 pounds		14047	Lectures and classes	14047
A3541	04	06	1880	Documents	Letters In	G. Fowler	Acknowledging deposit of 10 pounds and Invoice Book he hopes will be next start.		14047	Library	14047
A3542	17	06	1880	Documents	Letters In	Harry Seymour, Business Manager of Miss Marian Millis, Academy of Music.	letter directed by Mr. Keogh to accept offer of NZ 25 pounds for next thursday evening performance of "Our Boys and East Lynne".		14047	Concert performances	14047
A3543	27	08	1880	Documents	Letters In	Louis Bregluz and ?, L?	letter requesting a copy of the Rules and any other information of the BMI as they are about to establish a Mechanic's Institute in their town.		14047	Constitution (Rules)	14047
A3544	-	09	1880	Documents	Letters In	B.R. Patey, Business Agent, Dramatic News Agency, Melbourne.	letter asking for vacant dates for Hall after 25th and immediate reply with terms for the company Pallards Lillipution Opera Company.		14047	Hall booking	14047
A3545	01	09	1880	Documents	Letters In	Martin Forde, 26 Regent Street, Fitzroy.	letter requesting availability of Hall for 2-3 nights after the 15th for a new Company just formed for the production of Chamber Operas without a chorus or orchestra, their opening production of "the Chimes of Normandy" is new and has never been played out of Melbourne , the company consists of Miss E.A. Lambert, Miss Lillan Forde, Mr. C.H. Templeton, Howard Vernon, Harry Hughes, Sullivan & Co.		14047	Hall booking	14047
A3546	07	09	1880	Documents	Letters In	Martin Forde, 26 Regent Street, Fitzroy.	letter stating managers of the Company have accepted your offer, will open on the 20th in the Grand Duchess to be followed by Madame Anget, the Chimes of Normandy and Maritana, also requests that the piano is in tune.		14047	Hall booking	14047
A3547	23	08	1880	Documents	Letters In	J.M. Mackay, The Black Horse United Company, No-Liability, Ballarat.	letter informing Members of the Institute of his resignation as a Member of the Committee.		14047	Committees	14047
A3548	15	09	1880	Documents	Letters In	Mary Gatliff, Sandhurst.	query if BMI have any back copies of "London Punch", "Graphic", or "Illustrated London News" to sell as wastepaper? if available please keep for me until Christmas as I will be glad to purchase them, my intention is to make scrapbooks for the Hospital; please advise Mr. Gatliff if you have any, and the cost per lb.		14047	Library	14047
A3549	27	09	1880	Documents	Telegram	Julius Wittkowski, Sydney.	advising he is perfectly aware that tenancy commenced on the 13th and to please allow James Creber to carry out his instructions.		14047	Office Rentals	14047
A3550	28	09	1880	Documents	Letters In	C. Marriott Watson, Solicitor, Lydiard Street, Ballarat.	Agreement of Tenancy has not yet been executed by Mr. Millard, it has been ready for some time awaiting Mr. Millard; Mr. Wittkowski has also not executed his Agreement yet, I await your instructions.		14047	Office Rentals	14047
A3551	2	7	1880	Documents	Letters In	G. J. Fowler	acknowledging draft for ten pounds. Advising intends to solve difficulty in sending parcel before next mail.		14047	Accounts	14047
A3552	1	10	1880	Documents	Letters In	H. G. Walker, Golden Age Hotel, Beaufort	Enquiring whether copies of "Bell's Life in London" are bound and kept as he wishes to refer to last year's editions.		14047	Library	14047
A3553	14	10	1880	Documents	Memorandum	S Gardiner, Superintendent's Office, Penal Establishment, Pentridge	Advising that three packages of mats have been sent via Victorian Railways - see delivery note		14047	Fixtures & Fittings	14047
A3554	14	10	1880	Documents	Records	Penal Establishment, Pentridge	A Delivery Note for transport on Victorian Railways of 11 mats of various sizes.		14047	Fixtures & Fittings	14047
A3555	25	10	1880	Documents	Letters In	Holloway, Ballaarat	Requesting best price for rent of Lecture Room and Hall by church (unnamed)		14047	Hall booking	14047
A3556	22	10	1880	Documents	Letters In	On behalf of Bishop of Melbourne, Diocesan Registry, 53 William St, Melbourne	advising that his stay in Melbourne will be too short to deliver a lecture		14047	Lectures and classes	14047
A3557			1880	Documents	Telegram	M. A. Moss, Agent for Prof Haselmayer, Temperance Hall, Eastern	Requesting hire of hall		14047	Hall booking	14047
A3558	13	9	1880	Documents	Letters Out	From W. H. Batten to J Wittkowski	Advising that office is now available		14047	Office Rentals	14047
A3559	06	11	1880	Documents	Letters In	John F Spillman and James B McJohn, Auditors, Ballarat	Advising that they had completed the audit of the Mechanics Books and found them correct		14047	Accounts	14047
A3560	10	11	1880	Documents	Memorandum	James H. Gearing and Son, "Standard" Office, Nolan St, Maryborough	Advising that a visitor to the Mechanics last week had been unable to find a copy of the Standard or any mention of it. Please see that it is available.		14047	Library	14047
A3561	14	11	1880	Documents	Letters In	Wm Wilson, Long Gully Mechanics' Institute	Requesting a copy of the Rules		14047	Constitution (Rules)	14047
A3562	20	11	1880	Documents	Letters In	Charles Dyte	Requesting a room at the Institute, 2 to 3 nights a week, to set up a Chess Club		14047	Room booking	14047
A3563	o1	12	1880	Documents	Letters In	Chas F. Coutts, Duvallis Dancing Academy, 47 Stepehn St, Melbourne	Requesting Hall for 7 nights and asking about rent		14047	Hall booking	14047
A3564	06	12	1880	Documents	Letters In	Prof William Miller, Miller's Musical and Athletic Combination, Globe Hotel, Melbourne	Asking about availability of Hall and rent required		14047	Hall booking	14047
A3565	06	12	1880	Documents	Letters In	Susan Selby, Hon Secretary, Australian Health Society, South Yarra	advising that she had forwarded a packet of pamphlets issued by Australian Health Society to be placed in reading hall.		14047	Advertisement	14047
A3566	31	12	1880	Documents	Letters In	F. H. Dougal & Co, Law Agents, Unclaimed Money Registry, 223 Strand, London, W.C.	Advising that a copy of "Index Register" to Next of Kin, Heirs, Legatees etc to place in Library		14047	Library	14047
A3567	20	09	1880	Documents	Letters In	Julius Wittkowski, Petty' s Family Hotel, Church Hill, Sydney	Advising that he will take up his lease on his return from Sydney in 10/12 days time and asking that Mr. James Creber be allowed to have partitions removed and stairs covered, also if possible have chimney removed to ceiling level to provide more room.		14047	Office Rentals	14047
A3568	15	12	1880	Documents	Letters In	Office of Mines and Water Supply, Melbourne	Replying to BMI letter of the 1st inst., advising that a proof set of the new geological map of the Creswick Goldfield is enclosed.		14047	Library	14047
A3569	03	01	1881	Documents	Letters In	H. H. Hayter, Government Statist, Melbourne	Requesting the Return for Public Libraries		14047	Library	14047
A3570	03	01	1881	Documents	Letters In	Robert A Stephens, Ballarat	Applying for post of Assistant Librarian		14047	Staff	14047
A3571	10	01	1881	Documents	Receipts	Finnis & Beck, Agents for Mechanics Institute, Ballaarat	Arrears of rent due 8 pounds - someone named Millard		14047	Office Rentals	14047
A3572	10	01	1881	Documents	Letters In	Charles I Burrows, Secretary, Ballarat District Hospital Incorporated	Requesting use of lecture room to hold Annual Meeting		14047	Room booking	14047
A3573	13	01	1881	Documents	Letters In	Mary J. Counsel, Somerville, via Frankston	Forwarding "Memories of Erin" exhibited at the Sandhurst Exhibition, hoping it will be acceptable to members of the Institute		14047	Exhibitions & Displays	14047
A3574	13	01	1881	Documents	Letters In	Edward Counsel, Somerville, via Frankston (Tyabb)	An eight page synopsis or short resume of some of the leading ideas on the New Literary Theories		14047	Library	14047
A3575	14	01	1881	Documents	Letters In	L. R. Llewelyn, Sturt and Drummond Sts, Ballarat	Complaining that although he had used the large Hall for meetings of the Juvenile Dancing Class for some time, after the break-up he was forwarded a bill for two pounds eleven shillings of of which nine shillings was for gas and the remainder rent. He did not object to paying for gas.		14047	Hall booking	14047
A3576	18	01	1881	Documents	Letters In	Henry Davies, Secretary, Ballarat District Orphan Asylum	Requesting use of lecture room for the holding of annual meeting of Governors and Contributors to the Asylum		14047	Room booking	14047
A3577	24	01	1881	Documents	Letters In	Wm Perraton, Brophy's Hotel, Sturt Street, Ballarat	Recently moved by Education Dept from Melbourne and Carlton to Ballarat district - Proposing to start a Singing Class and requesting to use lecture room		14047	Room booking	14047
A3578	19	01	1881	Documents	Letters In	J. Muir Jeffrey, Teacher of Writing, Shorthand an Mnemonics, Collins St, Ararat	Asking whether there was a Writing class connected with Mechanic's and offering his expertise		14047	Lectures and classes	14047
A3579	24	01	1881	Documents	Letters In	Julius Wittkowski, 51 Sturt Street, Mechanics' Buildings	Requesting bank interest on the twenty six pounds he was required to lodge with Institute		14047	Office Rentals	14047
A3580	24	01	1881	Documents	Tenders	Tenders for construction of seats	Four individual tenders addressed to Messrs James A Creber, Architect for the construction of 48 seats as per sample from Durham & Franklin, Taylor and Ellis, James Buley, A Bradford		14047	Fixtures & Fittings	14047
A3581	26	11	1881	Documents	Letters In	J. M. Jeffrey, Collings St, Ararat	Thanking Committee for reply to his request for information about Writing Class		14047	Lectures and classes	14047
A3582	27	1	1881	Documents	Letters In	Fred Stocks, State School, Sale	Requesting a copy of Rules		14047	Constitution (Rules)	14047
A3583	29	01	1881	Documents	Letters In	Edward Counsel, Somerville, Via Frankston	Thanking Committee for their reply to his certain Airs, (composed by pupil & self) and enclosing "Notes on Forestry" carefully collected from various readings. Letter and eight pages		14047	Library	14047
A3584	01	02	1881	Documents	Letters In	George Preshaw	Includes one pound for subscription. It would have been paid much earlier, except that he had been listed as a defaulter, something which should not have been done.		14047	Subscriptions	14047
A3585	14	02	1881	Documents	Memorandum	J.W.R (Ross?)	Note saying Mr Beck was handed a cheque for thirty shillings.		14047	Accounts	14047
A3586	14	02	1881	Documents	Invoices	Finnis & Beck, Agents for Mechanics' Institute, Ballaarat	Statement to Mr Ross concerning 4 weeks rent arrears, amounting to thirty shillings.		14047	Office Rentals	14047
A3587	14	02	1881	Documents	Letters In	L. R. Llewelyn, Ballarat	Resignation as Dancing master.		14047	Lectures and classes	14047
A3588	28	02	1881	Documents	Letters In	G. T. Roberts, Irwin's Hotel, Ballarat	Requests the subject of Saturday afternoon dancing class be brought before the Committee.		14047	Lectures and classes	14047
A3589	04	03	1881	Documents	Letters In	J. W. Ross, Ballarat	The cheque for thirty shillings presented to Finnis & Beck has not been presented to the Commercial Bank, so it has been cancelled. Another has been written for 45 shillings for rent until the end of February.		14047	Office Rentals	14047
A3590	21	03	1881	Documents	Letters In	John L. Reeves, City Hall Bookshop, Ballarat	Offer of "Victoria in 1880" for a reduced rate		14047	Books	14047
A3591	21	03	1881	Documents	Letters In	Iskey(?), Ballarat	Request for Mr Batten to write to young Stevens, who is very ill, to assure him his job is safe.		14047	Staff	14047
A3592	20	03	1881	Documents	Telegram	B. W. Wheatland, Geelong	"Melbourne this morning with representation. If you come telegraph me Athenaeum."		14047	Library	14047
A3593	11	04	1881	Documents	Letters In	T. Anketell, Hon. Secretary, Mechanics' Institute, Gordon	The Gordon Mechanics' Institute and Free Library is being reorganised and a copy of Rules is requested.		14047	Constitution (Rules)	14047
A3594	25	04	1881	Documents	Letters In	Thos. Rule, Lexton	Request for subscription account		14047	Subscriptions	14047
A3595	25	04	1881	Documents	Letters In	Charles Atkinson, Ballaarat	Request for increase in salary		14047	Staff	14047
A3596	25	04	1881	Documents	Letters In	T.H. Thompson, City of Ballarat Company, Limited, Ballarat	Apology for meeting		14047	Meetings	14047
A3597	12	05	1881	Documents	Memorandum	Robert Allen, Printing and Stationery Warehouse, Crescent, Talbot	A copy of the "Talbot Leader" has been sent for the pleasure of the BMI readers.		14047	Library	14047
A3598	30	05	1881	Documents	Letters In	J. Brown, Union Bank of Australia, Limited	Notice that the cheque from G. Roberts for two pounds has been dishonoured.		14047	Accounts	14047
A3599	02	06	1881	Documents	Letters In	J. Birch, 2 Short St, Tabernacle Square, London	Received draft for 10 pounds. Will send books. If unable to get second hand, will we purchase them new?		14047	Books	14047
A3600	18	06	1881	Documents	Memorandum	Edward Hurst, Sandhurst Masonic Art Union, Royal Chambers, Sandhurst	Accepts the liberal offer of the Globes and balls for the Art Union. Messers Broadbent, the carriers, will collect them.		14047	Art Union	14047
A3601	03	06	1881	Documents	Telegram	Geo. R Fincham, Melbourne	"Mr Berry will make book note right in appropriation bill."		14047	Printing	14047
A3602	04	08	1879	Documents	Memorandum	Aikenhead & Button, Patterson Lane, Launceston	Copy of memo requesting payment		14047	Accounts	14047
A3603	01	04	1881	Documents	Invoices	Launceston Examiner, Patterson Street, Launceston	Account for 11 pounds 13/4		14047	Accounts	14047
A3604	02	05	1881	Documents	Memorandum	Aikenhead & Button, Patterson Street, Launceston	Another request for payment. Claim that the account is SIX YEARS overdue.		14047	Accounts	14047
A3605	04	06	1881	Documents	Accounting	Aikenhead & Button, Patterson Street, Launceston	Expressing surprise that the BMI is repudiating the account. Although they can't locate all records, they list communications from 1879 and 1880, proving the paper was being supplied. They have now discontinued sending the paper		14047	Accounts	14047
A3606	11	01	1883	Documents	Letters In	J. Scantlebury, Manager, The Montagne-Turner English Opera Company, Byon Theatre	Enquiring about the availability of the Hall for three or four nights from 20th January.		14047	Hall booking	14047
A3607	13	01	1883	Documents	Telegram	J. Scantlebury, Manager, Montagne Turner Co., Byon Theatre	"Will take Hall four nights commencing Monday twenty second instant."		14047	Hall booking	14047
A3608	18	01	1883	Documents	Telegram	J. Scantlebury, Byon Theatre, Eastern Market	"Will open Thursday instead of Monday play Geelong first reply".		14047	Hall booking	14047
A3609	20	01	1883	Documents	Letters In	J. Scantlebury, The Montagne-Turner English Opera Company, Wilton House, Regent Street, Fitzroy	Regretfully unable to fulfil the engagements in Ballarat due to "the disorganization of the Montagne Turner Opera Company".		14047	Hall booking	14047
A3610	23	01	1883	Documents	Telegram	E.C.W. Osborne, Agent "Sharkes", Globe Hotel, Deniliquin	"Book us February third to 10th inclusive answer".		14047	Hall booking	14047
A3611	24	01	1883	Documents	Invoices	Samuel Mullen, 29 & 31 Collins St. East, Melbourne	Enclosing an invoice for books ordered and advising that as the BMI will now only be charged at trade prices, the invoice cost of these books has been reduced. Also, a few new books have been included.		14047	Accounts	14047
A3612	06	12	1882	Documents	Letters In	W.H. Figgis, Hon. Secretary, Ballarat Permanent Building and Investment Society	Asking the committee to consider the placement of a board of the Society next to the vestibule (opposite the ticket box). They want the board to state the name, date, Trustees, dates of meeting etc. and feel that because the Society's meetings have been in the BMI for sixteen years, this request should be considered.		14047	Advertisement	14047
A3613	07	12	1882	Documents	Invoices	Samuel Mullen, 29 & 31 Collins St. East, Melbourne	Enclosing invoice for books forwarded and advising that one book ordered has not been published yet, and another was unfinished due to the death of the author. He suggests an alternative book.		14047	Accounts	14047
A3614	13	12	1882	Documents	Letters In	H. Hussey, Tankard's Temperance Hotel	Wanting to rent the small Hall for two or three lectures on "Prophecy" and asking what the cost will be considering the lectures are to be free of charge. Contact can be made c/- Miss Smith, No. 1 O'Connell Street, Geelong.		14047	Hall booking	14047
A3615	15	12	1882	Documents	Letters In	H. Hussey, Geelong	As the small Hall is unavailable on the required dates, the lectures will not go ahead at present.		14047	Hall booking	14047
A3616	28	12	1882	Documents	Letters In	W.E. Swenson, Hon. Secretary, St. Stephen's Church, 2 Lal Lal Street, Ballarat East	Thanks for granting the use of the Hall free of charge for their "recent entertainment".		14047	Donations	14047
A3617	11	11	1882	Documents	Telegram	Dr. J. Simms, Melbourne	"Shall see you next Monday will commence the twentieth".		14047	Hall booking	14047
A3618	10	11	1882	Documents	Telegram	J. Simms M.D., Melbourne	"Commence the twenty first November in your Hall as agreed".		14047	Hall booking	14047
A3619	23	11	1882	Documents	Telegram	J. South, International, Launceston	"Would you advise bringing Company Christmas telegraph dimensions stage Holloway offers let reply".		14047	Hall booking	14047
A3620	23	10	1882	Documents	Memorandum	John P. Marshall, Wine and Spirit Merchant, 152 & 154 Sturt Street, Ballarat	Apology for inability to attend meeting of BMI tonight as have been in bed all day.		14047	Meetings	14047
A3621	01	07	1881	Documents	Letters In	E. Turnbull, Hon. Secretary, Ballaarat School of Design, 4 Lyons Street South, Ballaarat.	letter protesting to Mr. Batten and the Committee re the BMI allowing Miss Maude Rattray to open a class for Painting and Drawing at the BMI which will create rivalry with the Ballaarat School of Design who have held classes at the Institute for ten years - they the School of Design are very upset as to why this has been allowed to happen without consultation.		14047	Lectures and classes	14047
A3622	09	07	1881	Documents	Memorandum	John Coburn, Secretary, Sandhurst Mechanics' Institute and free Library.	memorandum asking Mr. Batten if the BMI has any legal means of recovering arrears of debt from subscribers and if so, how you proceed to do so.		14047	Accounts	14047
A3623	11	07	1881	Documents	Letters In	Maud Rattray, Ballarat.	having returned from Melbourne to be told that she cannot have use of the room at the BMI for more than one month; she asks the Committee to postpone their final decision till after their next meeting.		14047	Room booking	14047
A3624	11	07	1881	Documents	Letters In	R.W. Musgrove, Mining Exchange, Ballarat.	letter requesting "most liberal terms" to be considered for the hire of the Hall for a concert to aid the Ballarat Orphan Asylum.		14047	Hall booking	14047
A3625	14	07	1881	Documents	Letters In	R.W. Musgrove, 17 Mining Exchange, Ballarat.	letter thanking the Committee for "their liberality" and if possible could the Hall be available on Tuesday, August 9.		14047	Hall booking	14047
A3626	22	07	1881	Documents	Memorandum	W. Armstrong, Hon . Secretary, Elaine Reading Rooms, Elaine.	memorandum requesting that all papers supplied by BMI to the Elaine Reading Rooms be stopped.		14047	Subscriptions	14047
A3627	26	07	1881	Documents	Memorandum	Richard Warren, General Printer, "The Ovens and Murray Advertiser", Ford Street, Beechworth.	memorandum apologising for neglecting to pass the amount from the Cash Book to the Ledger and as Mr. Batten states the paper is paid to the 31st December, 1881.		14047	Accounts	14047
A3628	01	07	1881	Documents	Invoices	"The Ovens and Murray Advertiser" Office, Ford Street, Beechworth.	Printed Account - requesting payment of 13 shillings to be sent to the above office.		14047	Accounts	14047
A3629	03	08	1881	Documents	Letters In	F.W. Rogers, Grafton Street, Echuca.	letter asking Trustees to consider withdrawing the summons issued to Mr. Rogers re the damage done to a newspaper by him at BMI, he is profoundly sorry, foolish and inconsiderate and encloses a cheque for three pounds, hoping the Trustees will accept; especially as otherwise his sisters and parents would be greatly grieved.		14047	Accounts	14047
A3630	04	08	1881	Documents	Letters In	Percy M. Lewis, Ballarat.	letter asking the Committee to discontinue proceedings against him for the disturbance that took place in the Smoking Room on Sunday evening July 24, if the case proceeds he will lose his present situation, would have great difficulty in finding another, the matter is also causing his family great distress and says he will provide a new paper in place of the one destroyed and will pay all costs to date.		14047	Accounts	14047
A3631	04	08	1881	Documents	Letters In	Maud Rattray.	letter asking for renewal of her lease that as expired for a further two months.		14047	Room booking	14047
A3632	11	08	1881	Documents	Letters In	T. Rogers, Crofton Street, Echuca.	letter thanking Commitee for their kind considerations, and for your letter received this day.		14047	Committees	14047
A3633	12	8	1881	Documents	Letters In	I.W. Denton, Ballarat	Offering six Illustrated Scientific Lectures on Geology for the sum of seventy five pounds, this to include all his expenses and use of his Steriopticoso		14047	Lecture booking	14047
A3634	16	8	1881	Documents	Memorandum	B.W. Wheatland, Secretary, Mechanics Institute, Geelong	Replying to request about Geelong Institute's arrangements with Denton for Geology lectures. Advised that they took eighteen pounds in profits		14047	Lecture booking	14047
A3635	16	8	1881	Documents	Letters In	William Denton, Geologist, Wellesley, Mass.	Evidently replying to Batten's request that he give only three lectures		14047	Lecture booking	14047
A3636	18	8	1881	Documents	Memorandum	E. B. Wells, at A. Crawford, Wholesale and Retail Draper, Mitchell's Building, Ballarat	Advising that he had been persuaded by Carl Hartmann's Mendelssohn Quartette Club to give a benefit concert on behalf of the Ballarat Ladies Benevolent Clothing Society and requesting the hall at lowest rate.		14047	Hall booking	14047
A3637	18	8	1881	Documents	Letters In	William Denton, Geologist, Wellesley, Mass.	Advising that he could not agree to the Institute's arrangements		14047	Lecture booking	14047
A3638	10	8	1881	Documents	Letters In	Henry F. Scott, The Parsonage, Couper St, Footscray	Advising that he is trying to reduce the debt on the parsonage (at Footscray) by giving a lecture on either "Two Hours in Ireland with the Irish" or on "Earl Beaconsfield". One half of the net proceeds would be given to The Parsonage Building Fund and one half to the Institute. Suggests that some locally based singer might perform Irish songs.		14047	Lecture booking	14047
A3639	25	8	1881	Documents	Letters In	A. W. Alexander, 3 Swanston St, Melbourne	Advising that he had seen the copy of Turner's "Modern Painters" that is for sale for twenty eight pounds, and that it is a very clean copy		14047	Books	14047
A3640	26	8	1881	Documents	Letters In	Thos J Lamble, Prof. of Music, Government Singing Master, 56 Webster St	Wishing to start a popular singing class on the Tonic Sol-fa Method of teaching to sing. Lists propsed content charges ans suggested times. Members could be admitted free		14047	Room booking	14047
A3641	29	8	1881	Documents	Letters In	E. L. Williams, Ballarat District Base Hospital	Requesting use of hall for concert and dance in aid of the Ballarat Hospital, concert by Ballarat Mastidon Minstrel Troup		14047	Hall booking	14047
A3642	29	8	1881	Documents	Letters In	William Denton, Coffee Tavern, Sydney	Completing arrangements for lecture, and advising that 400 tickets for Institute are available		14047	Hall booking	14047
A3643	29	8	1881	Documents	Memorandum	Julius Wittkowski, Tobacconist and Gold Broker, C/o Bank of New Zealand, Melbourne	Advising that he had deposited 26 pounds, but only charged Mr Bryant 25 pounds. Asking for one pound refund		14047	Office Rentals	14047
A3644	29	8	1881	Documents	Telegram	William Denton Coffee Tavern, Sydney	Cancelling one night's hire of hall		14047	Hall booking	14047
A3645	29	8	1881	Documents	Letters In	C. I. Burrows, Ballarat District Base Hospital	Supporting Mr. William's request for use of hall for benefit in aid of the Ballarat Hospital.		14047	Hall booking	14047
A3646	3	9	1881	Documents	Memorandum	George Robertson, 33 & 35 Little Collins St West, Melbourne, Importer of Books and Stationery	Apologising that parcel of books was not received and suggesting that the Institute apply to head office for refund		14047	Books	14047
A3647	7	9	1881	Documents	Memorandum	I. Dunn, Hon. Sec. B. L.	Requesting use of hall for Ballarat Liedertafel to give a concert.		14047	Hall booking	14047
A3648	8	9	1881	Documents	Letters In	W. Denton, Sydney	Further arrangements for hire of hall		14047	Hall booking	14047
A3649	8	9	1881	Documents	Telegram	W. Denton, Sydney	Agreement to take hall for six nights		14047	Hall booking	14047
A3650				Documents	Receipts	J. Birch 2, Short Street, Tabernacle Square, London E.C.	Acknowledging receipt of draft for ten pounds, against which orders can be made. Handwritten note that order for 19 Century was cancelled by Mr. Fowler in Sept. 1880		14047	Accounts	14047
A3651		9	1881	Documents	Letters In	Ben Wheeler, Great Hibernion, Geelong	Will hire hall for six nights		14047	Hall booking	14047
A3652	16	9	1881	Documents	Letters In	H. Santly, agent for Hudson's Surprise Party of Lady and Gentlemen Entertainers, Garton's Hotel, Swanston St, Melbourne	Asking if the hall will be at Liberty (sic) from October 8		14047	Hall booking	14047
A3653	17	9	1881	Documents	Letters In	B. Wheeler, Hibernian Comedy Co., Riordan's Hotel, Creswick	Agreeing to book hall for six nights		14047	Hall booking	14047
A3654	20	9	1881	Documents	Letters In	B. Wheeler, Talbot	Asking for a further booking for hall. Said they had opened at Talbot to a full house and had further bookings at Dunolly, St Arnaud and Avoca		14047	Hall booking	14047
A3655	23	9	1881	Documents	Letters In	W. Robertson, ,Hon Sec, Ballarat Ladies Benevolent Clothing Society, Bank of Victoria	The Committee of Ballarat Ladies Benevolent Clothing Society now wish to have the clothes press which has been allowed to remain at the Institute		14047	Fixtures & Fittings	14047
A3656	26	9	1881	Documents	Letters In	J. Hood, East Melbourne	Asking whether hall was free on any nights iover Christmas holidays		14047	Hall booking	14047
A3657	26	9	1881	Documents	Letters In	W. Robertson, ,Hon Sec, Ballarat Ladies Benevolent Clothing Society, Bank of Victoria	As concert to be given by Carl Hartmann's Quartette, request that Institute give hall at lowest possible rate		14047	Hall booking	14047
A3658	28	9	1881	Documents	Letters In	H. Santly for Hudson's Surprise Party of Lady and Gentlemen Entertainers	Regarding hall bookings		14047	Hall booking	14047
A3659	3	10	1881	Documents	Letters In	Ernest Gaskell, Secretary, 2 Neil St, Ballarat	Application for use of Hall for religious services		14047	Hall booking	14047
A3660	6	10	1881	Documents	Letters In	Duncan Fraser, The Manse, Northcote	Offering his new sientific lecture on the history and science of "Artificial Lighting" and covering such diverse lights as the torch, rush light, Bude Light, the Lime light and especially the Electric Light, all fully illustrated by numerous experiments		14047	Lecture booking	14047
A3661	10	10	1881	Documents	Letters In	R. A. Thompson, 2 Lynns Chambers, Ballarat	Apology for Committee meeting - he will be in Tasmania		14047	Meetings	14047
A3662	12	10	1881	Documents	Letters In	Peter Cazaly, Ballarat District Benevolent Asylum and Lying-In Hospital	Requesting free use oh hall for concert by Minstrels as it is on behalf of Ballarat District Benevolent Asylum and Lying-In Hospital		14047	Donations	14047
A3663	14	10	1881	Documents	Letters In	Ben Wheeler, Hibernian Company, Shamrock Hotel, Sandhurst	Complaining that they were overcharged for gas used at concert		14047	Accounts	14047
A3664	24	10	1881	Documents	Letters In	Ernest Gaskell, Secretary, 2 Neil St, Ballarat	Complaining about the high cost of the lecture room and asking for a reduction		14047	Room booking	14047
A3665	12	10	1881	Documents	Letters In	Prof. Anderson, Grantown House, Fitzroy	Booking hall for six nights		14047	Hall booking	14047
A3666	24	10	1881	Documents	Memorandum	W. D. Hill, Hon. Sec, Young Men's General Debating Society, South St, Ballarat	Requesting a reduction in rent of hall for their concert and pointing out the objects of the Society - public character kindred of your own!!		14047	Hall booking	14047
A3667	28	10	1881	Documents	Invoices	Maryborough and Dunolly Advertiser Office	Enclosing corrected account and refund of one pound 1/-		14047	Accounts	14047
A3668	03	11	1881	Documents	Receipts	J. Birch, 2 Short Street, Tabernacle Square, London. E.C.	Proforma letter acknowledging receipt of 10 pound draft.		14047	Accounts	14047
A3669	07	11	1881	Documents	Letters In	John F. Spillman and James B. McIndoe, Auditors, Ballarat	Confirmation of completion of audit of the books and accounts of the Institute for half-year ending 31 October.		14047	Accounts	14047
A3670	-	-	1881	Documents	Telegram	Geo. C. Gibbons, Buckley Gardner, Holly & Gardner, Nightingale Serenaders, Shamrock Hotel, Sandhurst.	Query regarding booking for Hall from 24 December to 3 January and terms requested.		14047	Hall booking	14047
A3671	25	11	1881	Documents	Memorandum	Edward Hurst, Secretary, Sandhurst Masonic Art Union	Cheque for 10 pounds in settlement of account.		14047	Accounts	14047
A3672	28	11	1881	Documents	Letters In	L. Coltman, Secretary, Excelsior Tent No.18 I.O.R., Ballarat	Letter forwarding copy of "Alliance Record" publication. New monthly publication in the interests of Total Abstinence. Will be sent monthly for twelve months.		14047	Books	14047
A3673	28	11	1881	Documents	Memorandum	Geo C. Gibbons, Buckley Gardner, Nightingale Serenaders, Shamrock Hotel, Sandhurst.	Hall booking for 3 nights commencing Thursday, 15 December.		14047	Hall booking	14047
A3674	17	12	1881	Documents	Letters In	J. Gough & Co., Ballarat	Offer to erect "Patent Spiral Copper Conductor" on the BMI building, and details of how work will be carried out.		14047	Buildings	14047
A3675	19	12	1881	Documents	Letters In	James Oldham, Ballarat	Letter regarding the establishment of a School of Art and Design. Ideas and proposed syllabus enclosed.		14047	Lectures and classes	14047
A3676	04	01	1882	Documents	Letters In	H.H. Hayter, Gov. Statist, Office of the Government Statist.	Request for completion of Return 'Public Libraries' , for completion of Annual Statistics of the Colony for the year 1881.		14047	Statistics	14047
A3677	04	01	1882	Documents	Letters In	Thomas Jones, Secretary, "Freaks" Company of Minstrels, Yorkshire Hotel, Hoddle Street, Collingwood, Melbourne.	Query regarding hiring and terms of the Hall Easter Monday for 1-3 nights.		14047	Hall booking	14047
A3678	07	01	1882	Documents	Letters In	Henry Davies, Secretary, Ballarat District Orphan Asylum	Booking of lecture room for Annual Meeting.		14047	Room booking	14047
A3679	21	01	1882	Documents	Letters In	J. Birch, 2 Short Street, Tabernacle Square, London.	Notification of termination of business connection with Mrs. Fowler.		14047	Office Rentals	14047
A3680	24	01	1882	Documents	Letters In	N. Smith, Goulburn Mechanics' Institute	Request for details of BMI Billiard Room rules and whether it is successful, and other details e.g., opening hours, charges for use and request to send rules and regulations.		14047	Constitution (Rules)	14047
A3681	06	05	1881	Documents	Reports	R.J. Ellery, Gov. Astronomer	Letter regarding Mr. T.J. Brophy, of J. Gough and Co., Philadelphia, U.S.A. submitting samples of Copper Conducting Rod for the systematic construction of lightning conductors. His good opinion of the system and work already carried out that he inspected.		14047	Buildings	14047
A3682	28	01	1882	Documents	Letters In	N.J. Gates, Business Agent, Academy of Music.	letter saying that the Messrs. Holloway will be happy to arrange with Mr. Batten a "Members' Night" on February 9, with the same terms as previous; and with your wishes they will produce "Castle".		14047	Concert performances	14047
A3683	30	01	1882	Documents	Telegram	Millers Combination Troupe, Globe Hotel.	Is hall available Saturday week, telegraph rent per week, reply paid.		14047	Hall booking	14047
A3684	31	01	1882	Documents	Letters In	William Miller, Melbourne.	letter confirming one week's engagement from February 11, will pay rent on arrival, please send reply with information as to the different parts of the Hall and admission prices.		14047	Hall booking	14047
A3685	31	01	1882	Documents	Telegram	Fred Hilton, 5/50 Cambridge Terrace, Emerald Hill.	telegram asking availability of Hall for next Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday for Opera Company.		14047	Hall booking	14047
A3686	01	02	1882	Documents	Letters In	William Miller, Millers Combination Troupe, Melbourne.	letter enclosing cheque for three pounds for deposit of Hall commencing February 11 for one week, will pay remainder on arrival Friday next.		14047	Accounts	14047
A3687	10	02	1882	Documents	Telegram	B.R. Patey, Dramatic News Agency, Little Collins Street, Melbourne.	telegram requesting terms for six nights from March 6 for Pollards Opera.		14047	Hall booking	14047
A3688	11	02	1882	Documents	Telegram	B.R. Patey, Dramatic News Agency, Little Collins Street, Melbourne.	Disappointed with Geelong date can you fix 13th?		14047	Hall booking	14047
A3689	15	02	1882	Documents	Letters In	B.R. Patey, Business Agency, Dramatic News Agency, 53 Little Collins Street East, Melbourne.	letter saying no reply has been received re whether the Hall for the "Pollards" is available for the corrected date of March 13; writer says he his only acting as "friendly agent" and does not advance any monies, the company will arrive in Melbourne from Adelaide on the 23rd and they will then remit to Mr. Batten, also says C.E. Innes for whom he is also acting will open at your Hall on February 27.		14047	Hall booking	14047
A3690	17	02	1882	Documents	Memorandum	Memo from W. Campbell, Pro. Manager, Ballarat Post and Telegraph Office.	Referring to your telegram to Mr. Patey, Melbourne on February 11, this was signed by M. Capre, Patey's Office at 1.36pm February 11.		14047	Committees	14047
A3691	21	02	1882	Documents	Letters In	Georgina Smithson, The Library, Parliment of Victoria, Dunmore House, Lygon Street, Carlton.	will let Mr. Batten know by tomorrow's mail about taking the Hall for week commencing the 20th if it is not required by another party for that date given the malice by Telegraph at her expense.		14047	Hall booking	14047
A3692	23	02	1882	Documents	Telegram	Clara Hamilton, Victoria Coffee Palace, Collins Street, Melbourne.	telepgraph requesting immediate reply paid answer for earliest vacant dates.		14047	Hall booking	14047
A3693		02	1882	Documents	Letters In	Georgina Smithson, Dunmore House, Lygon Street, Carlton.	Is Hall vacant for March 16, 17 and 18th, please state terms, reply by telegram at her expense.		14047	Hall booking	14047
A3694	24	02	1882	Documents	Letters In	Bro. Henry Davies, Ballarat District Orphan Asylum, Inc.	letter conveying a thank you from the Committee of Management for the use of the Lecture Room for the holding of the Annual Meeting of Governors and Contributors of the Asylum.		14047	Room booking	14047
A3695	02	03	1882	Documents	Letters In	signature cannot be decipered; London Chartered Bank of Australia, Newcastle, N.S.W.	letter asking for information of costs occured by BMI for - cost of Building, when completed, the annual revenue from the Library, Hall and rent of Offices and Shops as their School of Arts is proposing to spend some 4000 pounds on a Hall and Shops and they would like an opinion before deciding; letter also states that their opinion is that the BMI has not been remunerative in the later years and would like know if this is correct.		14047	Accounts	14047
A3696	10	03	1882	Documents	Letters In	W.H. Terry, Importer of Books on Spiritualism, Free Thought, Physiology, etc. 84, Russell Street, Melbourne.	letter apologising for any misunderstanding re the 11 copies of "Mary Stannard" pamphlets sent to you, they are not for distribution; so would you kindly send the remainder back.		14047	Advertisement	14047
A3697	13	03	1882	Documents	Telegram	John Cameron, Talbot	Will hire hall for Dick Whittington Company		14047	Hall booking	14047
A3698	11	03	1882	Documents	Hall Bookings	John Cameron, Castlemaine	Request to hire the Hall on behalf of Miss Georgie Smitham and the Dick Whittington Company		14047	Letters In	14047
A3699	07	01	1882	Documents	Letters In	G. W. Clark for F. Fowler, 2 Short Street, London EC	Received 10 pound draft. Suggests that papers and magazines should be purchased by subscription, rather than paying by monthly invoice, for convenience and to cut costs.		14047	Receipt	14047
A3700	13	03	1882	Documents	Letters In	T. Anketell, Clunes Free Library	Request for works of art and curiosities to exhibit in the Clunes Art Union. They wish to raise funds to repay the debt entered into to provide more facilities for the reading public.		14047	Donations	14047
A3701	10	03	1882	Documents	Letters In	G. W. Clark, for F. Fowler, 2 Short St, London EC	Apologies for the conduct of the previous manager - Mr James Birch - who left posting papers and magazines TOO MUCH to the lads under him. They hope confidence will be restored now the situation has been remedied.		14047	Library	14047
A3702	16	03	1882	Documents	Memorandum	Samuel Mullen, 29 & 31 Collins St East, Melbourne	Will look for books on the list. When writing to London, will stipulate new or secondhand books.		14047	Books	14047
A3703	20	03	1882	Documents	Memorandum	Monsbourgh & Henry, Plumbers, Slaters, Gasfitters, Bellhangers etc., 104 Sturt Street, Ballarat	Tender to replace two tanks and all fittings for ten pounds 17/6		14047	Quote/Tender	14047
A3704	20	03	1882	Documents	Memorandum	E. Robson & Son, Painters, Glaziers, Paperhangers and Decorators, Armstrong Street, Ballarat	Quote for painting is 74 pounds 15 shillings.		14047	Quote/Tender	14047
A3705	20	03	1882	Documents	Letters In	Turnbull	Feels too unwell to come over. Suggests asking tenderers what the difference in cost would be if zinc white is used instead of white lead.		14047	Quote/Tender	14047
A3706	21	03	1882	Documents	Telegram	T. Hiscocks, (Manager for MacCabe) Hobart	Telegraph terms for Hall		14047	Hall booking	14047
A3707	21	03	1882	Documents	Letters In	London Chartered Bank of Australia, Newcastle	Belated thanks for balance sheet.		14047	Accounts	14047
A3708	22	03	1882	Documents	Telegram	T. E. Hiscocks, Hobart	Book Hall for one week		14047	Hall booking	14047
A3709	23	03	1882	Documents	Telegram	W. Marshall, Melbourne	Request for Hall availability		14047	Hall booking	14047
A3710	27	03	1882	Documents	Letters In	Chas. F. Coutts, 47 Exhibition Street, Melbourne	Request for Hall availability. The intention is to bring a pantomime to Ballarat, presented by Duvallis' Dancing Academy.		14047	Hall booking	14047
A3711	27	03	1882	Documents	Pamphlets (Brochures)	Duvallis'	Pamphlet for Xmas pantomime		14047	Concert performances	14047
A3712	28	03	1882	Documents	Memorandum	F. E. Hiscocks, Dramatic Agency, Launceston	Enclosing deposit for Hall hire of 5 pounds. Mr Liddy, the agent, will call on his arrival.		14047	Hall booking	14047
A3713	29	03	1882	Documents	Letters In	I. McInerny, Business Manager, Ballarat Mastodons	Apologies that account has not been settled. Will do so very soon.		14047	Accounts	14047
A3714	29	03	1882	Documents	Memorandum	Samuel Mullen, 29 & 31 Collins St East, Melbourne	Invoice and books sent. Others have been ordered from London. He has Guigot's "History of France" if required.		14047	Books	14047
A3715	30	03	1882	Documents	Pamphlets (Brochures)	Sydney	Notification of a Grand Intercolonial Juvenile Industrial Exhibition to be held in Sydney		14047	Exhibitions & Displays	14047
A3716	05	07	1882	Documents	Letters In	Thos. E. Rooney, Ballarat	Requests conditions for advertised Essays, as he wishes to enter.		14047	Advertisement	14047
A3717	10	07	1882	Documents	Telegram	Jas Moore, Hobsons Bay	"Regret cannot comply with request committee ordered away by doctor."		14047	Committees	14047
A3718	07	07	1882	Documents	Letters In	Harry Lynch, Alfred Terrace, King St, Melbourne	Enquiry about Hall availability		14047	Hall booking	14047
A3719	09	07	1882	Documents	Letters In	J. P. Cormick, Ophir St, Richmond	Enquiry about the conditions of Essay competition on "European Wars since 1853"		14047	Advertisement	14047
A3720	10	07	1882	Documents	Letters In	T. Anketell, Hon. Secretary, Clunes Art Exhibition	Thanks for support. The Exhibition was a great success.		14047	Exhibitions & Displays	14047
A3721	10	07	1882	Documents	Letters In	John Murphy, Alfred Lane, Stawell	Request for conditions for Essay Competition.		14047	Advertisement	14047
A3722	15	07	1882	Documents	Letters In	David Thomas, Creswick	Will book Hall for a singing concert.		14047	Hall booking	14047
A3723	15	07	1882	Documents	Letters In	Fred W. Hammet, Cooramook, Grasmere P. O.	Request fro conditions for the Essay Competition.		14047	Advertisement	14047
A3724	22	07	1882	Documents	Letters In	An intending competitor, 15 Lyons St, Ballarat	A reminder that the ambiguity in the wording of the Essay Competition would be clarified - ie Is the Crimea to be included in the essay.		14047	Advertisement	14047
A3725	24	07	1882	Documents	Letters In	Frank Weston, Academy of Music, Ballarat	Cannot take less than 35 pounds as Miss Pomeroy's expenses amount fully to that. She will draw well at the doors.		14047	Concert performances	14047
A3726	26	07	1882	Documents	Letters In	Town Clerk, Town Hall, City of Ballarat	Include a copy of the Report of the Inspector of the Central Board of Health.		14047	Reports	14047
A3727	04	08	1882	Documents	Letters In	Thos Cherry, Hon. Sec., Gisborne Mechanics' Institute	Please send copy of code of rules.		14047	Constitution (Rules)	14047
A3728	11	08	1882	Documents	Letters In	G. W. Clark for F. Fowler, London	Thanks for draft of 20 pounds. They are in a muddle because of alterations and repairs, so hope there is no missing invoices etc.		14047	Library	14047
A3729	11	08	1882	Documents	Letters In	W. G. Finlayson, Agent, The United Australian Mutual Fire Insurance Co., Ltd., Ballarat	A lithographed advertisement for the United Australian Mutual,Fire Insurance Co was forwarded to you to hang in your building - as other companies had done. Some trivial objection was raised, and it was removed. I trust it will be replaced.		14047	Advertisement	14047
A3730	14	08	1882	Documents	Letters In	Henry Hardie, Ballarat	Tenders his resignation because he intends to go into the drapery business.		14047	Membership	14047
A3731	14	08	1882	Documents	Letters In	M. Brandt, 78 Ligar Street, Ballarat	Asking for the use of a room to conduct classes in German, Matriculation, and for Teachers.		14047	Lectures and classes	14047
A3732	?	08	1882	Documents	Letters In	Central Board of Health (copy)	Recommend the "construction of an emergency door and stairway of stone or iron on the eastern side of the hall leading directly to the street at the rear of the building." Fire precautions and ventilation are satisfactory however the bolts on the doors need to be made within reach.		14047	Reports	14047
A3733	14	08	1882	Documents	Letters In	James Curtis, 39 Armstrong Street, Ballarat	Request for "Banner of Light", an American Spiritualistic Newspaper, to be provided on one of the Institute's tables. Mr Curtis goes on to explain his reasons for this request.		14047	Library	14047
A3734	17	08	1882	Documents	Telegram	I. Simpson, Shamrock Hotel, Horsham	"Can I have Hall Thursday Friday Saturday August twenty fourth (24th 25th 26th) reply paid stating terms".		14047	Hall booking	14047
A3735	18	08	1882	Documents	Telegram	W. Bramley, Agent for Mr & Mrs Empson, Horsham	"Secure Hall Saturday Monday Tuesday August 26 28 29 see you tonight".		14047	Hall booking	14047
A3736	18	08	1882	Documents	Letters In	S. Walker, Parsonage, Learmonth	Will call and pay arrears when in Ballarat next week.		14047	Library	14047
A3737	31	08	1882	Documents	Letters In	John George Wood, Donald	Request for a copy of BMI's Rules and Bylaws for the Donald Mechanics' Institute, and the number of members on the Sub or Executive Committees. This information is needed because of the problems they are having with their Executive Committee.		14047	Constitution (Rules)	14047
A3738	02	09	1882	Documents	Letters In	E.W. Pearson, Manager, Ballarat Telephone Exchange, 80 Sturt Street, Ballarat	Cost of subscription to the Exchange is 15 pounds, however they will only charge the Institute 12 pounds, 10 shillings for the first year.		14047	Accounts	14047
A3739	06	09	1882	Documents	Letters In	Thomas Busden, 112 Moore Street, Fitzroy	Wishes to become a member and enclosing a half-year's subscription. Asking for conditions of entry in the competition with an essay he has written.		14047	Membership	14047
A3740	09	09	1882	Documents	Letters In	W.G. Finlayson, 19 Lydiard Street, Ballarat	Application from the chess players of the Institute for a room to play a match against Smythesdale Chess Club.		14047	Room booking	14047
A3741	23	09	1882	Documents	Letters In	R. Lorimso, Ballarat	The Eclectic Association of Ballarat request the use of a room to hold their meetings on Sunday evenings.		14047	Room booking	14047
A3742	25	09	1882	Documents	Memorandum	C.N.T. Opie, Standard Office, Warrnambool	Advising that all Mechanics' Institutes will now be charged the same rate as other subscribers to the Standard.		14047	Subscriptions	14047
A3743	30	09	1882	Documents	Letters In	C.W. Adam, Hon. Secretary, Allendale Free Library and Mechanics' Institute, Allendale	Asking for advice on where to obtain files for the newspapers and india rubber stamps.		14047	Fixtures & Fittings	14047
A3744	05	10	1882	Documents	Letters In	I.V. Flatow, Exhibition Hall, Geelong	Requesting lecture room in Hall or the room opposite for an exhibition of shells and curios.		14047	Exhibitions & Displays	14047
A3745	05	10	1882	Documents	Memorandum	D.T. Rogers, Secretary, Sandhurst Mechanics' Institute and Free Library	Requesting information about how the Ballarat Gymnasium is managed, and an idea of the cost of the fittings and appliances.		14047	Fixtures & Fittings	14047
A3746	06	10	1882	Documents	Telegram	M. Wilkinson, Melbourne	"I require Hall Friday evening thirteenth this day week".		14047	Hall booking	14047
A3747	07	10	1882	Documents	Telegram	Mr. I.V. Flatow, Geelong	"All right".		14047	Hall booking	14047
A3748	10	10	1882	Documents	Letters In	Sam Hammond, Hon. Secretary, Springs Public Library, Springs	Requesting a copy of the Institute's rules to assist with the establishment of their Library.		14047	Constitution (Rules)	14047
A3749	08011909	01	1909	Documents	Letters In	Manager, The Trustees Executors & Agency Co. Ltd. 412 Collins Street, Melbourne	enclosing cheque for 1 thousand 6 hundred and 1 pounds 10/6 from Estate Dr. James Stewart. Receipt requested		14047	Donations	14047
A3750	17	12	1908	Documents	Letters In	The Manager, The Trustees Executors & Agency Co. Ltd. 412 Collins Street, Melbourne	advising that Letters of Administration in the Estate of Dr. Jas. Stewart's estate has been granted and under Power of Attorney the Agency will distribute to the Colonial beneficiaries their due share which will be approximately 1 thousand 6 hundred pounds to the Institute. A charge of 1/8 % will be charged for services rendered.		14047	Donations	14047
A3751	14	01	1909	Documents	Letters In	The Manager, The Trustees Executors & Agency Co. Ltd., 412 Collins St. Melbourne	Enclosing extract of Will of the late Jas. Stewart indicating that 1/8 part of estate be kept apart as a permanent fund and be used by Mechanics Institute for purpose of purchasing and adding new books		14047	Donations	14047
A3752	05	01	1909	Documents	Letters In	The Manager, The Trustees Executors & Agency Co. Ltd., 412 Collins Street, Melburne	enclosing 2 copies of account furnished by Executors and request for return of one signed copy . Upon receipt the sum of 1 thousand 6 hundred and 3 pounds 10/8 less Company's charge of 1/8th % realising the sum of 1 thousnad 6 hundred and one pound 10/6 net.		14047	Donations	14047
A3753	19	05	1919	Documents	Notices	The Ballarat Mechanics Institute	Ballot paper for election of 2 auditors at General Meeting 19th May - candidates namely Miller A. K. Stokefield, W. H Walker, C. E. (retiring)		14047	Meetings	14047
A3754	23	06	1919	Documents	Letters In	J. Clemens, on behalf of J. Clenens, L. Morgan, C. Gemmola, 22 Lyon St., Ballarat	setting out conditions for alterations and rental of Hall for showing of motion pictures, a well designed movable ticket box, and including confectioners shop in Sturt Street. Estimated weekly cost of showing motion pictures 94 pounds per week. Attachment from Secretary Institute sets out conditions for approval by Committee Architects.		14047	Britannia	14047
A3755	16	08	1919	Documents	Letters In	J. Clemens, L. Morgan, C. Gemmola and F. Jelbart., Ballarat	acceptance of conditions for lease of Hall ie. build new bioscope box, drop seats and ramp steps placed in Gallery, make front entrance similar to A. M. P. buildings in Lydiard St. at own expense. Give right to lease Hall provided no company lease Hall for longer than fortnight at a time, privilege and rights for all Saturdays, holidays, Xmas week, New Year and Easter week. Deposit 100 pounds followed by weekly rental in advance.		14047	Britannia	14047
A3756	26	06	1919	Documents	Letters In	J. Clemens, 22 Lyons Street South., L. Morgan, 205 Eyre Street and C. Gemmola, 713 Sturt Street.	acceptance of conditions for use of Hall i.e. Deposit 100 pounds, rent in advance 8 pounds per week, rental of Hall for 6 months with option for 5 years. Added conditions that Committee place drop seats and ramp steps in Gallery and build bioscope box outside wall.		14047	Britannia	14047
A3757	15	09	1919	Documents	Letters In	F. Clemens, F. Jelbart, C. Gemmola, Ballarat	request for prompt decision re lease of Hall to coincide with South Street competion season. Plans for beautification of entrance will be submitted for approval.		14047	Britannia	14047
A3758	20	10	1919	Documents	Letters In	F. Jelbart, Secretary, 409 Mair Street, Ballarat (for Britannia Pictures)	request for drop seats in place of benches in body of Hall with offer to pay extra rental proportionate with expenditure incurred.		14047	Britannia	14047
A3759	20	10	1919	Documents	Letters In	F. Jelbart, 409 Mair Street, Ballarat (for Britannia Pictures)	undertaking to replace any seats in Hall temporarily moved		14047	Britannia	14047
A3760	31	10	1919	Documents	Letters In	F. Jelbart, Secretary, 409 Mair Street (for Britannia Pictures)	advising prepared to discuss tiling in front entrance. acceptance of 10% in rental incurred in placement drop seats in place of bench seats in Hall.		14047	Britannia	14047
A3761				Documents	Statement	NOT STATED	graphical record yearly receipts billiards 1920 - 1926		14047	Reports	14047
A3762	14	09	1922	Documents	Letters In	Donald McDonald, Geelong Mechanics' Institute Incorporated	replying to BMI letter of 12th inst., re information on lease of Geelong Institute Hall that as a result of incorporation now exempt from Taxation.		14047	Committees	14047
A3763	18	09	1922	Documents	Letters In	Cuthbert Morrow & Must, Barristers & Solicitors, Ballarat	Legal opinion re rates charged by City Council when Institute used for purposes other than those ordinarily confined within Institute's buildings. Opinion offered is that Institute could not successfully resist claim made by City Council for rates payable.		14047	Britannia	14047
A3764	21	10	1929	Documents	Leases	President, Secretary & Treasurer, Ballarat Mechanics Institute, Frank Stafford Jelbart, John Ellis Jelbart , George Everett Jelbart and Charles Gemmola.	Lease and Agreement for letting of Mechanics Hall for Picture Entertainments.		14047	Agreements	14047
A3765	23	11	1928	Documents	Newspaper Items	Newspaper cutting	newspaper cutting listed under 'Amusements' describing forthcoming films to be shown at Britannia Theatre		14047	Advertisement	14047
A3766	18	10	1882	Documents	Memorandum	B.W. Wheatland, Secretary, Mecghanics' Institute, Geelong	Enquiring as to the reliabilityof the late G. F. Fowler's establishment in the supply of newspapers, periodicals etc		14047	Library	14047
A3767	23	10	1882	Documents	Letters In	R. Lorimer, Hon. Secy., Eclectic Association of Ballarat, 50 Doveton St North, Ballarat	Second enquery regarding use of a room on Sunday evening - either monthly or weekly for use of Association		14047	Room booking	14047
A3768	9	11	1882	Documents	Letters In	S. A. Gommis, Secretary, Mechanics Institute, Mooroopna	Requesting a copy of Code of Rules		14047	Constitution (Rules)	14047
A3769	17	11	1882	Documents	Letters In	G. J. Clark, for F. Fowler, London	Enclosing Invoice for books sent		14047	Accounts	14047
A3770	27	12	1934	Documents	Letters In	Cuthbert, Morrow, Must and Shaw, Barristers and Solicitors	Following interview with Secretary, now enclose draft of Resolutions which should be passed in regard to purchase of Old Mining Exchange, also a form of Preliminary Contract. Title deeds will be handed to Mr Greer		14047	Mining Exchange	14047
A3771	11	12	1882	Documents	Letters In	F. Daws, Flagmaker, 32 Queen St, Melbourne	Advising costs of Best Bunting Ensign (2 pounds 17/6) and of Union Jack(2 pounds 10/-)		14047	Accounts	14047
A3772	24	6	1930	Documents	Letters In	Miss R. C. Browne, "Moutrassie: 1 Domain St, South Yarra (Paper letterhead from Alexandra Club)	Enquiring whether Mechanics Institute held three books written by her late father, and if so, could she purchase them as there is a possiblity of them being filmed, as had been done with Marcus Clark's work. The books are "A Modern Buccaneer", "The Sphinx of Eaglehawk" and "A Colonial Reformer" also possibly "The last Chance"		14047	Books	14047
A3773	26	6	1930	Documents	Letters Out	Miss R. C. Browne, "Moutrassie: 1 Domain St, South Yarra (Paper letterhead from Alexandra Club)	Advising that the Mechanics Institute held three books written by her late father, the late Thos A. Browne. In the past it has not been the policy to sell books by Australian authors, however the request will be considered at the next meeting of the Committee		14047	Books	14047
A3774	21	7	1930	Documents	Letters Out	Miss R. C. Browne, "Moutrassie: 1 Domain St, South Yarra (Paper letterhead from Alexandra Club)	Advising that the Mechanics Institute held three books written by her late father. While she could not purchase them (as it was not the policy to sell books by Australian authors, she could have a three month loan on payment of one pound as a part security. The books are "A Modern Buccaneer", "The Sphinx of Eaglehawk" and "A Colonial Reformer"		14047	Books	14047
A3775			1930	Documents	Notes	Notes re Lease of Picture Theatre	Extracts from minutes of Committee meetings dated 21 July 1930 relating to installation of 'talking picture equipment' and asking for extension of lease and dated 18 August 1930 relating to interview with F. S. Jelbart relating to new lease and proposed conditions including prohibition of transfer, assignment or sub-lease. Also table listing rents paid and improvements made since 1919, also names of all lessees		14047	Britannia lease	14047
A3776	18	10	1930	Documents	Agreements	L. Reed, Queen's Collegians and Old Grammarians' Association	Thanks for loan of scenery for use in their production. Hand written note by Batten stating that the loan was partly predicated on the object of inducing them to make an offer to purchase the scenery		14047	Committees	14047
A3777	20	10	1930	Documents	Letters Out	To F. S. Jelbart, The Manager, Britannia Pictures, C/- J. E. Jelbart	Advising that they would not reduce rent as requested		14047	Britannia	14047
A3778	21	4	1931	Documents	Letters Out	To The Lessees of the Mechanics Hall, F. S. Jelbart, Britannia Pictures,	Advising that they would not look kindly on the lessees opening the picture theatre on Anzac Day		14047	Britannia	14047
A3779	19	10	1931	Documents	Records	List of Rents Received, Tenants - J.E. Jebart, G.E. Jelbart, F.S. Jelbart, C. Gemmola, M. E. Purdue, B. Virgona, F. Carter, E. Mackinnon, National Federation, W.E.A. Deakin	Includes Names of Tenants, Occupation, Description of Building occupied, Rent received per week and year, Municipal Rates and Water paid by tenants, Gross amount payable, Term of Lease		14047	Accounts	14047
A3780	02	09	1933	Documents	Letters Out	Miss Edna Dixon, 421 Windermere Street, Ballarat	Notification of Committee decision not to exclude her as a subscriber of the Institute, after due consideration of her letter of regret regarding the removal of a book from the library without it being entered.		14047	Membership	14047
A3781	06	09	1933	Documents	Letters Out	Mr G. E. Sherry, 402 Howard Street, Ballarat	Expressing the Committee's appreciation of the assistance rendered by Mr Sherry to the Librarian's call for assistance, when he detected a subscriber conceal a book under her coat and remove it from the library.		14047	Library	14047
A3782	23	03	1934	Documents	Letters Out	John Inglis Esq., Yuille Street, Ballarat	Thank you from Committee for donation of a set of chessmen.		14047	Donations	14047
A3783	25	09	1931	Documents	Letters In	Pierino Vasquz Russo, 50 Sendagicho, Komagome, Hongo, Tokyo, Japan	Donation of a copy of the "Vaccari English-Japanese grammar" to the Institute, which received universal commendation as a new system of English teaching in Eastern countries. Additional details of the text and the propogation of the English language in Japan and China.		14047	Donations	14047
A3784	20	11	1931	Documents	Letters Out	Pierino V. Russo Esq., 50 Sendagicho, Komagome, Hongo, Tokyo, Japan	Acknowledgement and expression of appreciation of the BMI Committee for donation of - Vaccari, Oreste. Complete course of English conversation-grammar; with pamphlet relating thereto: Tokyo, 1931.		14047	Donations	14047
A3785	26	02	1932	Documents	Letters Out	Newton Wanliss Esq., Point Lonsdale	Acknowledgement of donation of a further year's subscription to "Reveille".		14047	Donations	14047
A3786	16	05	1931	Documents	Letters In	Newton Wanliss, Point Lonsdale	Acknowledging receipt of Institute report for 1930. Request for a copy of Blackwoods Magazine, October 1930, containing article entitled '"the man who killed Stonewall Jackson". Intention to donate to America for historical purposes. Letter includes details of Newton Wanliss' stay with the family of Stonewall Jackson in 1916 when enroute for the war zone.		14047	Books	14047
A3787	21	05	1931	Documents	Letters Out	Newton Vanliss Esq., Point Lonsdale	Notification of Commititee decision to let him have the requested issue of "Blackwood's Magazine" without charge, and expressing Committee's interest in reason for request. Also acknowledging receipt of donation of current year's subscription to "Reveille".		14047	Books	14047
A3788	-	-	193-	Documents	Library Records	Extract from letter from Mr. Newton Wanliss	Instructed the Editor of the "Reveille" to forward for 12 months copies of publication to the Ballarat Mechanics', Mr. Newton Wanliss to pay for same. Extract also notes that Anzac edition will contain articles by seven or eight generals re landing at Anzacs.		14047	Subscriptions	14047
A3789	08	06	1932	Documents	Letters In	D Maxwell, Resident Engiener, The Electric Supply Company of Victoria Ltd., Chief Office for Australia: Wendouree Parade, Ballarat	Acknowledging letter from BMI concerning Mr. Hudson's report. Arranging for their Inspector to meet Brandenburg to go over defective wiring to consider what is necessary to make it safe and conform with the Board of Health Regulations.		14047	Buildings	14047
A3790	28	04	1932	Documents	Letters In	R. A. Hudson, Sewerage Contractor, Cnr of Victoria & Humfray Street, Ballarat	Response to request by BMI for inspection of the electric wiring at the Britannia Theatre. Suggest ion that Mr Maxwell of the Electric Supply Company be asked to inspect the installation with them to obtain his opinion of the necessary work to be done.		14047	Britannia	14047
A3791	17	06	1932	Documents	Letters In	D. Maxwell, Resident Engineer, The Electric Supply Company of Victoria Ltd., Chief Office for Australia: Wendouree Parade, Ballarat	Regarding electic wiring in Hall - report enclosed. Due to nature of alterations and repairs, cost will be 10 - 20 pounds. Suggest leave to Hudson to do the work to conform to the Board of Health's requirements.		14047	Buildings	14047
A3792	14	06	1932	Documents	Reports	Copy of Report by Resident Engineer re 'Wiring in Ceiling of the Britannia Theatre'	Detailed report of the condition of the wiring in the ceiling of the Britannia Theatre.		14047	Britannia	14047
A3793	26	04	1930	Documents	Letters In	Cuthbert, Morrow, Must & Shaw, Ballarat	Re James Clarke's loan. Wishes to renew the loan, but it will be at 7%. He has not reduced the loan, but has made substantial reduction on his indebtedness on another property.		14047	Accounts	14047
A3794	24	05	1930	Documents	Correspondence	Cuthbert, Morrow, Must & Shaw, Ballarat	Re James Clarke loan. Renewal of the loan has been granted at 7% for 3 tears. Encloses deed of covenant.		14047	Letters In	14047
A3795	02	11	1932	Documents	Letters In	Cuthbert, Morrow, Must & Shaw, Ballarat	Encloses cheque for 27 pounds 2/6 - half-year's interest due by Mr James Clarke.		14047	Accounts	14047
A3796	16	10	1934	Documents	Letters Out	The Secretary, Department of Mines, Melbourne	Request for Annual Reports, because, with the mining revival, many people are interested.		14047	Reports	14047
A3797	19	10	1934	Documents	Reports	Department of Mines, Treasury Gardens, Malbourne, C.2	Memoir 14, "The Ballarat Goldfield" is being forwarded. This includes statistics relating to the field up to the closing down of the mines in 1916.		14047	Mining Exchange	14047
A3798	-	-	1933	Documents	Letters In	Edna Dixon, 421 Windermere St, Ballarat	Apologises for overdue book.		14047	Library	14047
A3799	20	05	1935	Documents	Notices	The Ballarat Mechanics' Institute	Ballot paper for the Election of Committee - 20/05/1935		14047	Committees	14047
A3800	20	06	1932	Documents	Letters In	F. Jelbart, Britannia Pictures, Sturt Street, Ballarat	Prepared to pay as rent 10% of the cost of alterations. These are required by the Health Board, but also include repairs to the floor. In particular, stresses the need for the removal of the pillars - "a great disfigurement and inconvenience".		14047	Buildings	14047
A3801	01	08	1934	Documents	Letters In	M. McCausland, Ballarat Theatres Limited, 191 Collins Street, Melbourne	Confirms interview stating offer of lease of the Britannia Theatre for 15 pounds per week, plus rates and taxes.		14047	Britannia lease	14047
A3802	21	08	1934	Documents	Letters Out	M. McCausland, Ballarat Theatres Ltd, 191 Collins Street, Melbourne	Letter received and presented to the Committee.		14047	Letters Out	14047
A3803	16	05	1932	Documents	Letters In	Britannia Pictures, Sturt Street, Ballarat	Letter stipulating the required alterations to the theatre by the Board of Health - gallery and floors. As there is no signature, this must be page one of two - or several.		14047	Britannia	14047
A3804	28	05	1934	Documents	Letters Out	Mrs Anderson, C/- Mr John Inglis, Ballarat	Addressing a letter of complaint concerning a report in the "Courier" about Mr Inglis. She should be assured that the mis-statement was entirely due to the paper. The chess club has the greatest possible respect for Mr Inglis and is very grateful for the presentation of the chess set.		14047	Committees	14047
A3805	17	02	1931	Documents	Letters In	Cuthbert, Morrow, Must & Shaw, Ballarat	Re lease to F. S. Jelbart and others. Returns lease of hall duly signed. Please affix stamp duty.		14047	Britannia lease	14047
A3806	26	10	1945	Documents	Letters In	Cuthbert, Morrow, Must & Shaw, Ballarat	Encloses a form of application to bring land purchased from the Estate of William Bones under operation of the Transfer of Land Act.		14047	Committees	14047
A3807	21	11	1945	Documents	Letters Out	Cuthbert, Morrow, Must & Shaw, Ballarat	Return of application form for the purchase of land from the estate of William Bones.		14047	Committees	14047
A3808	19	10	1935	Documents	Plans & Drawings	Cuthbert, Morrow, Must & Shaw, Ballarat	Include a copy of the plan of the Survey by Mr Greer for the portion of the land of the estate of William Bones bought by the Institute. Also includes the portion of the property bought by Miss M. Anstis.		14047	Committees	14047
A3809	24	07	192?8	Documents	Agreements	The Manager, Britannia Pictures, Ballarat	Encloses a copy of the agreement for letting the Hall as a picture theatre to F. S. Jelbart and others.		14047	Britannia	14047
A3810	14	09	1929	Documents	Letters Out	Cuthbert, Morrow and Must, Ballarat	Notice to renew lease for F. S. Jelbart. New rent will be nine pounds 17/1 per week because of improvements to the biograph cabin.		14047	Britannia lease	14047
A3811	20	09	1929	Documents	Letters In	Cuthbert, Morrow and Must, Ballarat	Alteration of weekly rent for F. S. Jelbart to nine pounds 16/9		14047	Accounts	14047
A3812	19	08	1935	Documents	Agreements	Cuthbert Morrow Must & Shaw	enclosing Tenancy Agreement signed by Mr. Trekardo with request that both copies be sealed and returned		14047	Britannia lease	14047
A3813	23	10	1929	Documents	Letters In	Cuthbert Morrow Must & Shaw	returning renewal of lease to F.S. Jelbart & others in duplicate with request that it be attached to original lease with affixed stamp duty.		14047	Britannia lease	14047
A3814	24	11	1941	Documents	Agreements	Cuthbert Morrow & Co.	receipt from Institute of Tenancy Agreement dated 17th March 1939 with F. S. Jelbart & others for endorsement as to extension of lease also copy letter to Lessees that monthly rental increased to 47 pounds 10/9		14047	Britannia lease	14047
A3815	13	03	1943	Documents	Agreements	F. S. Jelbart Esq. Britannia Pictures, Ballarat	sending draft Tenancy Agreement for top floor etc. with request that any modifications be notified and copy returned for submission to next Committee meeting		14047	Britannia lease	14047
A3816	05	04	1943	Documents	Agreements	Cuthbert Morrow Must & Shaw, Solicitors, Ballarat	forwarding Tenancy Agreements in duplicate between Institute and F. S. Jelbart signed and sealed for stamp duty to be affixed		14047	Britannia lease	14047
A3817	08	07	1949	Documents	Agreements	Cuthbert Morrow Must & Shaw, Solicitors, Ballarat, PO. Box 122, Ballarat	enclosing Tenancy Agreement in duplicate and extension dated 17/3/47 with A. P. Douglas with request that copy be handed to Mr.Douglas after signing		14047	Britannia lease	14047
A3818	13	03	1943	Documents	Agreements	Cuthbert Morrow Must & Shaw, Solicitors, Ballarat, PO. Box 122, Ballarat	forwarding duplicate short Tenancy Agreement of Top Floor and Administrative offices. Rent of 100 pounds to be collected on signing of Agreement. Request for return of Agreement when signed for affixing of stamp duty.		14047	Britannia lease	14047
A3819	13	02	1934	Documents	Letters In	Cuthbert Morrow Must & Shaw, Solicitors, Ballarat, PO. Box 122, Ballarat	request for creditors of Estate of Walter H. Tweedie deceased to meet Trustees of Estate in Lecture Room at Institute with regard to directions as to course to be adopted.		14047	Room booking	14047
A3820	21	11	1952	Documents	Letters In	Cuthbert Morrow Must & Shaw, Solicitors, Ballarat, PO. Box 122, Ballarat	enclosing for consideration, copy letter received from Messrs. Ramsay & Gaunt Solicitors for the Victoria League		14047	Committees	14047
A3821	18	11	1952	Documents	Leases	Cuthbert Morrow Must & Shaw, Solicitors, Ballarat	copy letter re Victoria League and Mechanics Institute advising that prepared to accept proposal but in view of expense request that Reading Room be made available and lease extended to 3 years with option of renewal for further 2 years		14047	Accounts	14047
A3822	14	07	1949	Documents	Agreements	Cuthbert Morrow Must & Shaw, Solicitors, PO Box 122, Ballarat	handing prepared Tenancy Agreement with Ballarat branch of Australian Postal Institute based on Agreement with M.B. John and R. M. Wakeling		14047	Committees	14047
A3823	23	08	1951	Documents	Letters In	Cuthbert Morrow Must & Shaw, Solicitors, Ballarat, PO Box 122, Ballarat	re Assessment of Institute for State Land Tax years 1950 and 1951 with advise that amount be paid as assessed. Lodging formal Notice of Objection setting out that smoking room, large newspaper room and reading room ought to be excluded from State Land Tax as they are used exclusively within the meaning of the Land Tax Act.		14047	Accounts	14047
A3824	19	07	1950	Documents	Leases	Cuthbert Morrow Must & Shaw, Solicitors, Ballarat, PO Box 122, Ballarat	enclosing copy letter received from D. & A. Aronson, Solicitors for Tenant C. H. Johansen		14047	Office Rentals	14047
A3825	29	10	1946	Documents	Letters In	copy letter from Cuthbert Morrow Must & Shaw to T. E. Byrne & Co. Solicitors Ballarat	acceptance of terms set out in relation to Ballarat Mechanics Institute and J. S. Jelbart & others.		14047	Britannia lease	14047
A3826	30	10	1946	Documents	Letters In	T. E. Byrne & Co. Solicitors, Ballarat	re lease Ballarat Mechanics Institute and Jelbart Bros.setting out terms of lease for 12 month period certain and thereafter until determined by 6 months notice in writing		14047	Britannia lease	14047
A3827				Documents	Memorandum	Copy of minute of a meeting	President & Secretary to interview Lessees representative with ultimatum that unless acceptance is received within 7 days public tenders will be called for new lease of Theatre and representative be asked whether premises will be vacated on 31st inst.'Carried unanimously'		14047	Britannia lease	14047
A3828	19	07	1950	Documents	Agreements	Cuthbert Morrow Must & Shaw, Solicitors, Ballarat	handing over tenancy Agreements in duplicate for stamp duty in respect of M. A., Butler, A. P. Douglas and E. M. Tickell also advising that Messrs. Clarke & Dobson are acting for Mtrs. M. A. Butler.		14047	Office Rentals	14047
A3829	07	07	1953	Documents	Correspondence	Cuthbert Morrow Must & Shaw, Solicitors, PO Box 122, Ballarat	enclosing Notice to Quit in triplicate as settled by Counsel re A. P. Douglas for affixing of Institute's seal to each copy with request that service of Notice be delayed until HM views same.		14047	Office Rentals	14047
A3830	19	12	1938	Documents	Leases	Cuthbert Morrow Must & Shaw	handing lease of Institute Hall for execution by Lessees and subsequent sealing.		14047	Committees	14047
A3831	06	07	1950	Documents	Agreements	Cuthbert Morrow Must & Shaw, Solicitors, PO Box 122, Ballarat	enclosing Tenancy Agreements in duplicate in respect of A. P.Douglas, M. A. Nunn, E. W. Tickell and J. G. Proctor also one copy of Agreements with C. H. Johansen and M. A. Butler and advising that Messrs D. & A. Aronson act for C. H. Johansen and Clarke & Dobson for Mrs. Butler.		14047	Office Rentals	14047
A3832	24	11	1952	Documents	Agreements	Cuthbert Morrow Must & Shaw, P O Box 122, Ballarat	Covering letter enclosing completed lease signed by tenants (Britannia Pictures) for affixing Institute's seal and request for return of copies for completion of drafts.		14047	Britannia lease	14047
A3833				Documents	Letters Out	J. H. T. Evans, Greater Union Theatres, Box 1609, Sydney NSW	advising of Committee's approval of 3 rental proposals recommended by special Committee as set out in letter		14047	Britannia lease	14047
A3834	13	01	1954	Documents	Letters In	Cuthbert Morrow Must & Shaw, P O Box 122, Ballarat	enclosing amended copies of clause 2 in supplementary Agreement with Britannia Pictures Pty. Ltd. to give vacant possession of additional premises on 1st January 1954 for execution and return.		14047	Britannia lease	14047
A3835	24	10	1946	Documents	Letters Out	BMI to Messrs. Cuthbert, Morrow, Must & Shaw, Solicitors, Ballarat.	letter enclosing existing agreement re lease to F.S. Jelbart and others; and asking for preparation of new agreement on a bi-monthly basis; the Excrs. of the late Chas. Gemmola, one of the lessees are , Nancy Bell, 803 Mair Street, and Vincent Francis Gemmola, 805 Mair Street, Ballarat.		14047	Britannia lease	14047
A3836	25	05	1954	Documents	Letters Out	BMI to Messrs. Cuthbert, Morrow & Must, Solicitors, Ballarat.	letter confirming meeting of May 24 accepting its option for a further 10 years lease re Britannia Pictures Pty. Ltd. The Committee also granted an extension of 6 months from January 1, 1955 for the company to complete alterations to the theatre. It. was also decided that no architect would be appointed by the Institiute.		14047	Britannia lease	14047
A3837	18	04	1935	Documents	Letters Out	BMI to The Lessees of the Mechanics' Institute Hall, C/- F.S. Jelbart Esq., Britannia Pictures, Ballarat.	letter informing that apart from the legal aspect, the Committee would view with disapproval the opening of their theatre tomorrow, Good Friday, for a moving picture entertainment.		14047	Britannia	14047
A3838	15	01	1935	Documents	Letters Out	BMI to The Manager, Ballaarat Trustees, Excrs, & Agency Co. Ltd., Ballarat.	The members at the extraordinary general meeting held last evening gave authority to purchase for the sum of 475 pounds the freehold property re estate of the late Wm. Bones referred to in our preliminary contract dated December 28, 1934; letter also thanks the Board for their valuable assistance.		14047	Buildings	14047
A3839	15	01	1935	Documents	Letters Out	BMI to Mr. F.H. Warwick, 109 Sturt Street, Ballarat.	reply to letter of yesterday's date that my committee will accept you as a weekly tenant at the same rent payable by former tenant subject to your acceptance; agreement will be prepared in the next few days.		14047	Office Rentals	14047
A3840	13	11	1935	Documents	Letters In	F.H. Jelbart, Manager, Britannia Pictures, Sturt Street, Ballarat.	letter regretting that we have to make a serious complaint regarding the noise made by the workman on the building alterations; we understand a clause has been inserted in the Contract to protect us; however, the slightest care has not been taken as the noise is ruining our matinees.		14047	Britannia	14047
A3841	18	11	1935	Documents	Letters Out	BMI to The Manager, Britannia Pictures, Ballarat.	letter replying to your complaint of the noise made by workmen engaged in our building alterations, their is no clause included in the specifications with the Contractor regarding this matter, but we have, and will, in the future make all possible steps to reduce this annoyance to a minimum.		14047	Britannia	14047
A3842	06	06	1935	Documents	Memorandum	Note re article in the Courier in the writing of H.B.	Response to 'Watchful' letter to the Courier 6/6/1935, "Half fees for pensioners." Outlining terms for subscribers to BMI and that there are two public libraries in the city providing free access to the public to read any book or periodical. At the forthcoming Conference of Library Association and Councils, a proposal for rate supported municipal free libraries will be advocated for cities such as Ballarat.		14047	Membership	14047
A3843	-	-	1935	Documents	Memorandum	Handwritten note, initials HB	Handwritten note detailing book "Caesar dies" by Talbot Munday, issued to Miss Murphy found to be mutilated. Offender's aunt requested lighter penalty and extension of time to pay.		14047	Book damage	14047
A3844	20	12	1934	Documents	Letters Out	Miss Mary Murphy, c/o Miss Annie Murphy, Albert Street, Ballarat	Letter from Committee concerning mutilation of nine library books. Payment of 2 pounds 5 shillings to be paid before the end of present month or matter to be referred to the Institute's solicitors. List of book mutilated detailed in letter.		14047	Book damage	14047
A3845	08	01	1935	Documents	Memorandum	Handwritten note with initials HCB.	Handwritten note headed - Miss M. Murphy re Miss Mary Murphy. Explanation of girls mental outlook and expressing regret. Will pay 12 shillings 6 pence per week commencing immediately.		14047	Book damage	14047
A3846	02	01	1935	Documents	Letters Out	Miss Mary Murphy, Grocer, Main Street, Ballarat	Letter from Secretary, BMI, regarding mutiliated books. Due to failure of her aunt to meet BMI President, unless a satisfactory settlement is made with seven days of date of letter, matter will be referred to Institute's solicitor.		14047	Book damage	14047
A3847	19	08	1936	Documents	Letters In	W.P. Denton, Heating, Ventilating & Drying Engineer, 381 Bridge Road, Richmond E.1.	Details and costs of proposed Radiator Heating system for Mechanics' Institute and Britannia Theatre.		14047	Fixtures & Fittings	14047
A3848	24	09	1936	Documents	Letters Out	Mr W.P. Denton, 381 Bridge Road, Richmond E.1.	Letter from BMI secretary regarding proposal for heating system. After consideration by Committee matter deferred for future consideration. Committee extends cordial thanks for full information supplied.		14047	Fixtures & Fittings	14047
A3849	26	03	1934	Documents	Tenders	Harold Foord, Carter & Foord, 6 Lydiard Street, Ballarat	Tender submission for lease of shop and two rooms at entrance of Institute. Nature of business optician and willing to pay 2 pounds 7 shillings 6 pence per week.		14047	Office Rentals	14047
A3850	20	03	1934	Documents	Letters In	Harold Foord, Carter & Foord	Request to rent shop vacated by Messrs Nichols providing BMI paint and paper the same and instal a porcelain wash basin. Nature of business optician.		14047	Office Rentals	14047
A3851	29	04	1936	Documents	Letters Out	Mr Harold Foord, Optician, Ballarat	Letter from BMI secretary requesting payment of attached account for rent amounting to 17 pounds 5 shillings.		14047	Office Rentals	14047
A3852	18	04	1936	Documents	Leases	Harold Foord, Carter & Foord, Opticians, Mechanics' Buildings, 119 Sturt Street, Ballarat.	Application for extension of lease for two years with option of renewal for further two years at same rental of shop currently occupied by him.		14047	Office Rentals	14047
A3853	21	04	1936	Documents	Leases	Mr Harold Foord, 119 Sturt Street, Ballarat	Letter from BMI Secretary that Committee prepared to grant further lease for two years at weekly rental of 2 pounds 8 shillings, provided Mr. Foord pay arrears of street lighting of 3 pounds. Increase in rent, 6 pence per week, to cover future pavement lighting.		14047	Office Rentals	14047
A3854	20	03	1941	Documents	Letters Out	Mr Harold Foord, Sturt Street, Ballarat	Rent owing- nineteen pounds four shillings.This must be paid at three pounds per month, on top of rent, until all arrears have been paid.		14047	Accounts	14047
A3855	21	10	1941	Documents	Leases	Harold Foord, 119 Sturt Street, Ballarat	The Committee wants to resume possession of the premises by 30th April 1942.		14047	Office Rentals	14047
A3856	19	11	1941	Documents	Leases	Harold Foord, 119 Sturt Street, Ballarat	Re proposed alterations to 119 and 121 Sturt Street. One tenant is required for both shops who will be responsible for the cost of conversion. The pay-off would be a definite lease of at least five years. Awaiting your reply. In pencil at the bottom of the letter is written - "Mr Foord said 19 Nov, "I don't think you have treated me right."		14047	Office Rentals	14047
A3857	17	01	1942	Documents	Memorandum	Harold Foord, Sturt Street, Ballarat	Note pinned to letter (See next document): Present rent Foord 2/8/- Gemmola 2/5/9 Total : 4/13/9		14047	Office Rentals	14047
A3858	17	01	1942	Documents	Leases	Harold Foord, Carter & Foord, 119 Sturt Street, Ballarat	Reply to letter. He is quite happy with the rented space and does not require any alterations. If one tenant is needed for the two shops, he will rent both shops and sub-let the second one. Total weekly rental of four pounds ten shillings.		14047	Office Rentals	14047
A3859	20	01	1942	Documents	Leases	Harold Foord, 119 Sturt Street, Ballarat	The offer was not accepted by the Committee. He will need to vacate the premises by 30th April. Written in pencil under the type: "Handed to HF 20/1/42 when he said he had been treated in a dirty manner and that I was not a man of my word. I said he had been a humbug in his dealings."		14047	Office Rentals	14047
A3860	-	-	----	Documents	Plans & Drawings	Clegg & Morrow	Drawing of proposed show window at the BMI		14047	Records	14047
A3861	-	-	----	Documents	Memorandum		Small piece of paper with pencilled notes and costs: Modern Dairy, Holland, Rates, Land Tax, Rent etc		14047	Records	14047
A3862	-	-	191-	Documents	Memorandum	BMI, Ballarat	Instructions for library on official paper : "Writing on, or upon, marking, folding down a leaf, mutilating, or otherwise injuring any book is strictly prohibited."		14047	Book damage	14047
A3863	16	10	1941	Documents	Letters In	C.P.A. Taylor, Taylor & Taylor, Pharmecutical Chemists, 310 Sturt Street, Ballarat 3350	Proposal for lease of 119-121 Sturt Street. They will lease both shops and be responsible for the alterations. They will also provide a showcase window for books at the BMI library. Rent at five pounds per week. Two sheets.		14047	Office Rentals	14047
A3864	-	-	1934	Documents	Plans & Drawings	No name	Drawings for proposed hot water central heating		14047	Buildings	14047
A3865	-	-	----	Documents	Memorandum		Detailed tabulation comparing old and new rates for light and power. Conclusion is that there is a 21.7% reduction for the reduced tarriff.		14047	Accounts	14047
A3866	-	-	----	Documents	Notes		Hot water heating 350 pounds to instal Colement petrol heater - 5c/hour electric 2/- " gas 2/- " Charcoal burner 5c "		14047	Fixtures & Fittings	14047
A3867	-	-	----	Documents	Pamphlets (Brochures)	Pacific Heating & Airconditioning Limited, 149/153 Stanley Street, West Melbourne	Printed pamphlet for Pacific gas thermolator		14047	Fixtures & Fittings	14047
A3868	-	04	1934	Documents	Pamphlets (Brochures)	Metters K.F.B. Pty Ltd, 64 Elizabeth St, Melbourne	Pamphlet for Kosi heating stove		14047	Fixtures & Fittings	14047
A3869	-	-	----	Documents	Pamphlets (Brochures)	Brooks Robinson Pty Ltd, 59 Elizabeth St, Melbourne	Illustrated booklet of 15 pages - "Facts you should know about Unity electric tubular heating."		14047	Fixtures & Fittings	14047
A3870	16	07	1934	Documents	Pamphlets (Brochures)	Trevor Hedberg, Consulting Engineer, Melbourne	Extract from "The Electrical Engineer and Merchandiser", 16/07/1934, pages 103-104. "Electric Heating for Churches. Installation at Collins Street, Independent Church, Melbourne". The conclusion is that it is more successful than people realise. Two pages.		14047	Fixtures & Fittings	14047
A3871	25	06	1945	Documents	Tenders	G. R. Webb, 127 Webster St, Ballarat	Quote for central heating to the BMI - 835 pounds. If accepted, a more detailed document would be provided.		14047	Fixtures & Fittings	14047
A3872	21	06	1945	Documents	Tenders	H. R. Robson, Ballaarat Gas Company, 31 & 33 Sturt St, Ballarat	Quote for a heating installation in the Smoking Room - 59 pounds		14047	Fixtures & Fittings	14047
A3873	15	07	1930	Documents	Tenders	John Danks & Son, 391-403 Bourke St, Melbourne	Quote for Brazier, similar to that supplied to the Hotel Windsor, 27 pounds 10 shillings.		14047	Fixtures & Fittings	14047
A3874	02	08	1938	Documents	Inventories		List of leases granted to the Britannia Picture Theatre, from 1919 until 1936. Includes rent and costs of repairs and alterations, by both lessees and BMI		14047	Britannia lease	14047
A3875	13	07	1936	Documents	Letters Out	The Manager, Britannia Pictures, Ballarat	Need to renew lease for a further two years from November 1936.		14047	Britannia lease	14047
A3876	31	07	1936	Documents	Letters In	F. S. Jelbart, Britannia Pictures, Ballarat	Exercise the option of an extension of the lease for a further two years.		14047	Britannia lease	14047
A3877	16	05	1936	Documents	Letters In	W. H. Patton, Catholic Presbytery, Bungaree	Receipt of Annual Report and appreciation of the library and the staff for a top quality service.		14047	Reports	14047
A3878	16	05	1936	Documents	Letters In	W. H. Patton, Catholic Presbytery, Bungaree	Receipt of Annual Report and Congratulations to the Committee on the improvements to the Library and the courtesy of the staff. General appreciation for the Institute, and the library in particular.		14047	Reports	14047
A3879	19	05	1936	Documents	Letters Out	Rev'd Father, W.H. Patton, Catholic Presbytery, Bungaree.	Letter of thanks. Because of the vague nature of assessing the value of a library, it is gratifying to the Committee to have a specific case of someone who expresses appreciation.		14047	Committees	14047
A3880	25	11	1936	Documents	Letters In	Mr J.F.L. Gibbs, Devon Street, Ballarat	Hoping to gain renewal of membership due to improved facilities and library being on the ground floor.		14047	Membership	14047
A3881	?	?	193?	Documents	Letters Out	Miss B. Blakely, 211 Talbot Street, Ballarat	Offering free membership for a month in the hope of gaining paid membership.		14047	Membership	14047
A3882	02	01	1936	Documents	Letters In	H. Harris, Secretary, Elaine Hall, Elaine	Their committee ordered 100 suitable books to be collected but would now like them to be sent on by goods train to the Elaine station.		14047	Books	14047
A3883	?	?	193?	Documents	Inventories	No address	"Repairs effected to Theatre during Britannia Pictures lease". The year, description of works done, and the cost is included in the list.		14047	Britannia	14047
A3884	16	02	1937	Documents	Letters In	Public Health Department, 295 Queen Street, Melbourne	Copy of a letter regarding "Firemen in Theatres, Ballarat" that was forwarded to the BMI. It states that "a fireman must be employed at every evening session and at day sessions on Saturdays and public holidays".		14047	Britannia	14047
A3885	26	03	1936	Documents	Notices	Doepel, Lilley & Taylor, Auctioneer, Fire, Life Insurance, Estate & Finance Agents, Ballarat	Commercial Union Fire Policy for BMI from 18/3/36 to 18/3/1937. "Cancelled" has been written across the front of it.		14047	Letters In	14047
A3886	14	01	1937	Documents	Letters In	Harry O. Bell, Library of the Parliament Victoria to T.T. Hollway Esq., M.L.A., Ballarat	Information to assist with eradicating silverfish from books. This letter must have been passed onto BMI from Mr. Hollway.		14047	Book damage	14047
A3887	22	06	1938	Documents	Letters Out	F.S. Jelbart Esq., Manager, Britannia Pictures, Ballarat	Forwarding interest for the year on the deposit in connection with their lease of the picture theatre. Also asking for intentions regarding the lease which expires 31/10/38.		14047	Britannia lease	14047
A3888	24	06	1938	Documents	Letters In	F.S. Jelbart, Manager, Britannia Pictures, Sturt Street, Ballarat	Acknowledging receipt of interest, and advising their intention to renew the lease if the committee is agreeable.		14047	Britannia lease	14047
A3889	26	08	1938	Documents	Letters Out	F.S. Jelbart, Esq., Manager, Britannia Pictures, Ballarat	Asking that their nightly takings be secured somewhere other than in the Institute's safe due to the recent burglaries.		14047	Britannia	14047
A3890	22	08	1938	Documents	Letters In	F.S. Jelbart, Britannia Pictures, Sturt Street, Ballarat	Acceptance of conditions for lease renewal.		14047	Britannia lease	14047
A3891	29	07	1938	Documents	Letters Out	The Secretary, Department of Mines, Victoria	Asking for advice on how to gain copies of the Department's journals for the library as readers engaged in the mining industry would be most interested.		14047	Books	14047
A3892	06	11	1938	Documents	Letters Out	Miss Dorothy Trainor, Ballarat	Congratulations on winning second prize of a year's free membership in the Britannia Picture's quest for Ballarat's bonniest child.		14047	Britannia	14047
A3893	18	04	1938	Documents	Letters In	E.C. Pallot, Lydiard Street, Ballarat	Thanks and acceptance of the offer of one month's free use of the library.		14047	Membership	14047
A3894	20	06	1936	Documents	Letters In	Geelong Manager, Huddart Parker Limited, 8 Moorabool St. Geelong (Geelong Mechanics' Institute)	suggesting that 30/50 persons be invited monthly to be visiting members in order to show what is on offer and would hopefully bring in 15% new members - 60/100 new members yearly from this effort would be excellent. Scheme to run for 9 months of year.		14047	Membership	14047
A3895		04	1938	Documents	Letters In	A. Murphy, 2 Albert St., Ballarat	advising that due to unforseen circumstances will not pay in for children but in near future hopes to become life member		14047	Membership	14047
A3896	18	03	1947	Documents	Employment	Ballarat Mechanics Institute	Newspaper advertisement in 'Situations Vacant' for female junior assistant including particulars of duty etc.together with 7 copies of particulars of duty.		14047	Records	14047
A3897	22	02	1937	Documents	Employment	Ballarat Mechanics Institute	particulars of duty and qualifications of Female Junior Assistant		14047	Records	14047
A3898				Documents	Employment	Ballarat Mechanics Institute	draft copies of particulars of duties required of Female junior assistant		14047	Records	14047
A3899	30	06	1937	Documents	Letters In	M. M. Phillips, Master in Equity, Office of Master in Equity, Law Courts, Victoria	advising that affairs of BESSIE D. LEARMONTH are under control of Master in Equity according to Lunacy Act 1928 and request made for jewellery held in trust by Institute. Details of list included.		14047	Committees	14047
A3900	03	07	1937	Documents	Letters Out	Ballarat Mechanics Institute	confirming forwarding of jewellery of Bessie D. Learmonth to Master in Equity, Law Courts, Melbourne and requesting reimbursement of costs incurred together with certificate of posting and receipt endorsed by receiving officer		14047	Receipt	14047
A3901	05	07	1937	Documents	Letters In	M. M. Phillips, Master in Equity's Office, Law Courts, Melbourne	forwarding refund of expense re forwarding effects Bessie D. Learmonth		14047	Receipt	14047
A3902	05	07	1937	Documents	Records	Master in Equity 's Office, Law Courts, Melbourne	receipt No. 788 and 789 detailing jewellery of Bessie D. Learmnth		14047	Receipt	14047
A3903	06	07	1937	Documents	Letters In	M. M. Phillips, Master in Equity's Office, Law Courts, Melbourne\	confirmation of receipt of jewellery package and forwarding cheque for expenses of 1/7d. incurred re Bessie D. Learmonth		14047	Accounts	14047
A3904	14	11	1948	Documents	Letters In	Mr. Chapman, Under Secretary ,Chief Secretary's Office, Government of Victoria Melbourne	replying to BMI letter of 9th inst., advising Mr. J. Quinlan of 34 Nelson St. Ballarat East that as Britannia Picture Theatre Ballarat is not licensed under Theatres Act, permission of Chief Secretary for the granting of citizens meeting is not required but would be breach of law to charge for admission.		14047	Britannia	14047
A3905	26	11	1938	Documents	Receipts	Commonwealth Bank, Commonwealth of Australia	receipt No. 7969 for application for conversion of 2 hundred pounds of Australian Consolidated 4% Inscribed Stock maturing 15th December 1938 to the Commonwealth 1938 Cash and Conversion Loan		14047	Accounts	14047
A3906	21	12	1938	Documents	Letters Out	Deputy Registrar, Commonwealth Government Inscribed Stock, Melbourne	advising of resolution passed on 19th inst. that H. G. Morrow, President, W. Brazenor, Treasurer and H. C. Batten, Secretary are authorised to sign and affix seal of Institute to the Authentication of Corporate Seal required in connection with Commonwealth Gov. Inscribed stock.. Letter states that mode of affixing seal in Clause 18 is silent, therefore now assumes that provisions of Table of Companies Act 1928 applies. Attaches form 48 and copies of Articles of Association posted under separate cover.		14047	Committees	14047
A3907	30	12	1938	Documents	Letters In	Deuty Registrar, Registry of Commonwealth Government Inscribed Stock, Melbourne	requesting that Institute advise whether adoption of Table A of Companies Act 1928 in connection of affixing of Common Seal has taken place and also advising that resolution passed on 11th February 1889 authorised the President and Secretary to act in this matter.		14047	Committees	14047
A3908	24	01	1939	Documents	Letters Out	Registrar, Commonwealth Government Inscribed Stock, Melbourne	advises that Committee has not adolpted Table A of Companies Act 1928 in connection with affixing seal but adopted practice of passing resolution in each instance where required. Committee prefers to act under Form 48, Authentication of Corporate seal		14047	Committees	14047
A3909	25	01	1939	Documents	Letters In	Deputy Registrar, Registry of Commonwealth Inscribed Stock, Melbourne	acknowledging receipt letter 24th inst. and note advices with thanks.		14047	Committees	14047
A3910	04	01	1938	Documents	Letters In	May Anstis, 609 Neil Street, Ballarat	expressing appreciation of election Life Member, and paying tribute to Mr. E. Doepel re ground floor library.		14047	Membership	14047
A3911	21	12	1937	Documents	Letters Out	Miss M. Anstis, 609 Neil Street, Ballarat	advising unamious election as Life Member in recognition of sale of the old Mining Exchange to Institute the ground floor of which is to be used as Library.		14047	Membership	14047
A3912			1938	Documents	Letters Out	To a limited number of Ballarat residents - as addressed	Inviting a limited number of Ballarat residents to a trial membership of one month. Quotes the Carnegie Corporation report into Australian libraries - it is "alert and prospering"		14047	Membership	14047
A3913	16	05	1938	Documents	Letters In	Reg Pollard Parliament of Australia House of Representatives, Canberra, F.C.T.	Declining offer to share privileges of Mechanics Institute - due to pressure of work		14047	Membership	14047
A3914	05	07	1938	Documents	Letters In	James R. Pound, The School of Mines, Ballarat	Forwarding donation of ten guineas		14047	Donations	14047
A3915		11	1939	Documents	Statements	Joan Bedford, Hon. Secretary, Country Libraries Committee, Kyancutta, South Australia	Country Libraries Committee. 'Fourth Circular to Members' Article on the justification for support of the country institute library		14047	Library	14047
A3916	19	07	1938	Documents	Letters Out	Dr. J. R. Pound, The School of Mines, Ballarat	(i) Enclosing receipt for donation of ten guineas (7/7/1938) (ii) Regarding election of Dr. Pound as a Life Member in recognition of his donation and other generous gifts of books		14047	Membership	14047
A3917	02	05	1938	Documents	Letters In	Registry of Commonwealth Government Inscribed Stock, Melbourne C1	Enclosing certificate of holdings of Inscribed Stock		14047	Committees	14047
A3918	03	04	1941	Documents	Letters Out	Registrar General, 283 Queen St, Melbourne	Forwarding four returns under the Companies Act 1938 (No. 1639) and advising of storm damage to books and records causing delay in filing returns within prescribed time.		14047	Committees	14047
A3919				Documents	Specifications	Ballaarat Mechanics' Institute Specifications	Specification for Painting Interior of First Floor in Occupation of Miss Frizelle. Tenders close 24 January, 1938		14047	Quote/Tender	14047
A3920	10	07		Documents	Letters In	Messrs F.S. Jelbart, F.S. Jelbart and Chas Gemmola, 413 Mair St, Ballarat	(ii) Draft - Agreeing to their request for new doors at main entrance, but rental to be increased (i) Final - Agreeing to their request for new doors at main entrance, but rental to be increased		14047	Britannia	14047
A3921	10	07	1939	Documents	Letters In	Britannia Pictures, Sturt St, Ballarat	Advising that other tenants and the Institute would benefit from the new doors, so they did not feel they should bear the full cost. Also they did not agree with the design		14047	Britannia	14047
A3922	20	07	1939	Documents	Letters Out	Messrs F.S. Jelbart, J.E. Jelbart and Chas Gemmola, 413 Mair St, Ballarat	Reply to their letter of 10th inst., agreeing to the offer of 10% on two thirds the cost of new doors, and architects will change design to include glass panels to bottom rail		14047	Britannia	14047
A3923	18	09	1939	Documents	Letters Out	Lessees of Mechanics' Hall - F.S. Jelbart, 413 Mair St, Ballarat	Advising that lease is being prepared in line with proposals previously agreed to, ie rent to increase by 4/10 to pounds 17/1		14047	Britannia lease	14047
A3924	08	06	1939	Documents	Reports	Report from National Library in Canberra	Destruction of Silverfish in Libraries using resources of Council for Scientific Research, who recommended Shell-Tox. Experiment under control of Mr. Ratcliffe of Bureau of Entymology proved very successful		14047	Library	14047
A3925	07	08	1939	Documents	Reports	Report on Library Patrons	Light-hearted report on patrons of public libraries. Includes comment that Mechanics Library possesses a children's section of about 1500 volumes		14047	Library	14047
A3926	-	-	193	Documents	Reports	Ballaarat Mechanics' Institute	Copy of Annual Report containing details of unsuccessful deputation to have sales tax on books purchased for library use removed. Deaths of long-serving members. Appointment of female junior librarian and financial condition of the institute.		14047	Library	14047
A3927	23	01	1939	Documents	Letters In	Edwin Robinson, 38 The Avenue, Parkville N.2.	Request for Library subscription details.		14047	Letters In	14047
A3928	25	01	1939	Documents	Letters Out	Mr Edwin Robinson, 38 The Avenue, Parkville N.2.	Response to enquiry - subscription 1 pound, 2 shillings, 6 pence per annum, (entitlement: 2 books and 1 magazine). Ladies and youths 11 shillings and 6 pence per annum, (entitlement: 1 book and 1 magazine). Other details and conditions of subscription outlined.		14047	Library	14047
A3929	06	07	1939	Documents	Letters In	Clegg & Morrow, Architects, Colonial Mutual Chambers, Lydiard Street, Ballarat.	Letter giving details of ventilation work required to solve problem of dry rot in flooring of Libary.		14047	Library	14047
A3930	15	06	1939	Documents	Letters In	Clegg & Morrow, Architects, Colonial Mutual Chambers, Lydiard Street, Ballarat.	Letter enclosing sketch drawing of proposed new doors to entrance of Institute, and giving details of proposed construction and details of timber used and finish. Estimated cost for new position 75 pounds and present position using existing frame 60 pounds.		14047	Buildings	14047
A3931	21	07	1939	Documents	Letters In	Clegg & Morrow, Architects, Colonial Mutual Chambers, Lydiard Street, Ballarat	Further correspondence regarding new entrance doors. As per request of Mr. Jelbart, glass panels can be continued to bottom rail, 1 foot, 3 inches above floor, and still retain satisfactory strength. No change to cost.		14047	Buildings	14047
A3932	06	10	1939	Documents	Letters Out	J.K. Moir, Esq., Box 1663, G.P.O., Elizabeth Street, Melbourne C.1.	Acceptance by BMI Committee of offer to make an exhibit of 80 photographs of Australian authors in library for one month commencing 21st inst. Arrangements to meet and other suggestions regarding display.		14047	Exhibitions & Displays	14047
A3933	09	10	1939	Documents	Letters In	J.K. Moir, Box 1663, G.P.O., Elizabeth Street, Melbourne C.1.	Following a visit by Mr Moir to BMI, he requests that the Committee prepare a stand for the photographs and gives details of size required, and is prepared to pay any costs. Also indicates there are now 120 photographs. Suggests some press publicity and gives details of his time of arrival in Ballarat.		14047	Exhibitions & Displays	14047
A3934	12	10	1939	Documents	Letters Out	J.K. Moir Esq., Box 1663, G.P.O., Melbourne C.1.	BMI Secretary response to Mr. Moir's letter of the 9th, giving details of stands which are suggested could be adapted for exhibiting the photographs.		14047	Exhibitions & Displays	14047
A3935	-	-	1939	Documents	Plans & Drawings		Pencil drawing of possibly a Display Stand with notes of cost on base.		14047	Exhibitions & Displays	14047
A3936	13	10	1939	Documents	Letters In	J.K. Moir, Box 1663, G.P.O., Elizabeth Street, Melbourne C.1.	Response to letter from BMI. Suggested stands will be suitable for exhibiting photographs.		14047	Exhibitions & Displays	14047
A3937	23	10	1939	Documents	Newspaper Items	Newspaper items	Two newspaper cut-outs titled: 'Local Exhibitions' ,. dated 23 Oct., and 'Australian Book Week' dated - dated about 1 Nov. Both publicity regarding J.K. Moir's photograph exhibition.		14047	Exhibitions & Displays	14047
A3938	15	09	1947	Documents	Letters In	A. J. Spencer, Hibbins & Taylor, Cromwell Buildings, 366 Elizabeth Street, Melbourne	Advice about rebound books. Some of them were in such bad shape that they were unable to be repaired.		14047	Book binding	14047
A3939	21	10	1939	Documents	Letters In	Angus & Robertson, 89-95 Castlereagh Streeet, Sydney	Have sent a parcel of the jackets of a lot of their publications for display.		14047	Books	14047
A3940	23	12	1938	Documents	Letters Out	J. K. Moir, Box 1663, Elizabeth Street, Melbourne	Acknowledge receipt and thanks for a copy of the poems of John Neilson "The Men of the Fifties", receved through Mr N. F. Spielvogel.		14047	Books	14047
A3941	16	05	1939	Documents	Letters In	W. H. Patton, Catholic Presbytery, Bungaree	Some suggestions to attract more members. Most libraries stock the latest novels, but the BMI should emphasise the excellent "Reference Library" - particularly for debaters. Some books bought, though, are only of very current interest - eg those of the Spanish war, where very biassed writing was shown, on both sides.		14047	Library	14047
A3942	22	05	1939	Documents	Letters Out	Rev Father Patton, Catholic Prebytery, Bungaree	Thanks for suggestions for attracting readership and expression of appreciation.		14047	Library	14047
A3943	23	06	1939	Documents	Letters Out	Rev Father Patton, Catholic Presbytery	Notice that his suggestions were referred to a sub-committee.		14047	Library	14047
A3944	30	07	1938	Documents	Letters Out	Messrs A. J. Ferguson & Co., Union Bank Buildings, 351 Elizabeth Street, Melbourne	A lighting expert has suggested that all lamps should be 220 volts. Would like to exchange those lamps which are not appropriate.		14047	Fixtures & Fittings	14047
A3945	10	10	1938	Documents	Letters In	C. MacRae, A. J. Ferguson and Company, Electrical & Radio Merchants, Union Bank Buildings, 351 Elizabeth Street, Melbourne	Running 220 volt lamps on a 230-240 volt system would result in a high percentage of premature burn-outs. MacRae will be in Ballarat next week and will call in to discuss the matter.		14047	Fixtures & Fittings	14047
A3946	14	07	1939	Documents	Notes		Calculations on BMI letterhead paper on cost of running electric heating in library		14047	Library	14047
A3947	10	07	1939	Documents	Letters In	W. Robson, Ballaarat Gas Coy., 31 & 33 Sturt Street, Ballaarat	Quotation for proposed heating for the library. Included is a list of buildings in which gas heaters have been installed.		14047	Library	14047
A3948	21	10	1940	Documents	Letters In	F. Jelbart, Britannia Pictures, Sturt Street, Ballarat	Notice of intention of exercising the option of a renewal of the lease for a further 2 years.		14047	Britannia lease	14047
A3949	28	10	1940	Documents	Letters Out	F. S. Jelbart, Britannia Pictures, Ballarat	Offer of renewing the lease has been accepted by the Committee.		14047	Britannia lease	14047
A3950	28	09	1940	Documents	Letters In	J. Whitlock, Secretary, Public Health Department, 295 Queen Street, Melbourne C.1.	Copy of letter sent to Mr Rocco Mondi, 19 Doveton Street, North, Ballarat, approving the proposal to surface the existing bluestone steps from the vestibule to the Britannia Picture Theatre with terrazzo.		14047	Britannia	14047
A3951	03	06	1940	Documents	Letters In	Miss B. D. Learmonth, 31 Thanet St, Malvern SE4	Request for a list of the jewellery held at the Law Court's office belonging to her. She has been told certain items are not there. "All very careless."		14047	Committees	14047
A3952	12	06	1940	Documents	Letters Out	Miss B. D. Learmonth, 31 Thanet St, Malvern,SE4	Reply to her letter of 3rd inst., attached a list of the jewellery forwarded to the Master in Equity on 3rd July, 1937.		14047	Committees	14047
A3953	15	10	1940	Documents	Letters In	Miss B. D. Learmonth, 31 Thanet St, Malvern, SE4	Thanks for letter and list of jewellery. Mention of visit to Mrs Castle and proposed visit to Mre Collett. Note on letter that it was answered and the list was signed by Miss Bouchier of Warrenheip		14047	Committees	14047
A3954	?	?	?	Documents	Regulations	Not addressed	"Companies Act 1890, Clause 181". Handwritten, single sheet, undated and not addressed to anyone.		14047	Committees	14047
A3955	07	09	1942	Documents	Letters In	Secretary to the Law Department, Crown Law Offices, 459 Lonsdale Street, Melbourne, C.1.	The Attorney-General instructed this letter be sent, advising that he doesn't feel justified in recommending that the amendment suggested by BMI be introduced. The suggested amendment was in regard to the filing of returns by limited companies. A copy was sent to P.L. Denigan, Esq., M.L.A.		14047	Committees	14047
A3956	05	10	1942	Documents	Letters Out	P.J. Denigan Esq., M.L.A., 1104 Gregory Street, Ballarat	Acknowledging receipt of letter dated 7th September and asking that he continue trying to obtain an amendment to the Companies Act 1938. This is a carbon copy.		14047	Committees	14047
A3957	29	09	1942	Documents	Letters Out	The President and Committee of each of the following: Library Association of Victoria, Creswick Mechanic's Institute, South Street Society, Novar Hospital, Ballarat Art Gallery, Ballarat School of Mines, Y.M.C.A.	A carbon copy of a letter sent to each of these groups asking for co-operation and united action with regard to filing returns with the Registrar-General. Attached was the letter to the Hon. A.J. Pittard M.L.C. on this subject.		14047	Committees	14047
A3958	29	09	1942	Documents	Letters Out	Mr. A.J. Pittard, M.L.C., Ballarat	Re the Companies Act 1938, asking for support in amending the Act. This is a carbon copy.		14047	Committees	14047
A3959	05	10	1942	Documents	Letters In	E. Pearce, Secretary, Creswick Mechanic's Institute & Free Library	Committee prepared to make a "united front" to have the Companies Act amended. Mr. Pearce mentions the important role their Institute plays in the small town.		14047	Committees	14047
A3960	07	10	1942	Documents	Letters In	P.L. Derrigan, M.L.A., 1104 Gregory Street, Ballarat on letterhead from Legislative Assembly Victoria, Parliament House, Melbourne, C.1.	Acknowledgement of letter re filing annual returns. He assures the committee that he will bring it to the notice of Government again.		14047	Committees	14047
A3961	06	10	1942	Documents	Letters In	Mr Alfred E. McMicken, J.P., Hon. Secretary, Library Association of Victoria, 6 Kelvin Grove, Armadale, S.1.	Enclosing receipt for annual subscription and acknowledging the copy of the letter sent with regard to the Companies Act amendment.		14047	Membership	14047
A3962	31	10	1942	Documents	Letters Out	The Secretary, Chamber of Commerce, Melbourne	Carbon copy of letter sent regarding the Companies Act 1938 and filing annual returns. Mention is made of an article which appeared in the Ballarat Courier on 28th September with regard to this. This article was enclosed with the original letter.		14047	Committees	14047
A3963	05	11	1942	Documents	Letters In	T.A. Lennox-Bigger, Secretary, The Melbourne Chamber of Commerce, 35-43 William Street, Melbourne, C.1.	Re the amendment to the Companies Act 1938, advising that the Government is adamant in its decision not to amend the Act.		14047	Committees	14047
A3964	21	07	1942	Documents	Letters In	Registrar General, Office of the Registrar General and Registrar of Titles 283 Queen Street, Melbourne C.1.	advising that Section 18 has not been amended and therefor compliance with present provisions is obligatory to enable outstanding Returns to be filed. Sum of 6 pounds 2/- is required to be remitted by Postal Note or Post Office Order.		14047	Committees	14047
A3965	29	07	1942	Documents	Letters Out	Registrar General, 283 Collins Street, Melbourne	enclosing money order for 1 pound 6/- for outstanding filing fees		14047	Accounts	14047
A3966	24	07	1942	Documents	Letters Out	Registrar General, 283 Queen Street, Melbourne	acknowledgment of letter dated 21st inst. re outstanding filing feees, and request to allow matter to stand over until meeting of 17th August 1942		14047	Committees	14047
A3967	29	07	1942	Documents	Memorandum	Deputy Registrar General, Office of Registrar General andf Office of Titles, 283 Queen Street, Melbourne C.1.	as requested in memo of 24th inst. matter re Companies Act 1938 will be held in abeyance.		14047	Committees	14047
A3968	28	10	1942	Documents	Letters Out		DRAFT letter - Refers to meeting with Chief Secretary (and Attorney General) by Messrs. T. T. Hollway and A. J. Pittard re filing returns under Companaies Act 1938 when Mr. Bailey admitted it seemed unnecessary for non profit institutions to file returns and promised that when future amendment of the Coy. Act is brought forward such amendment may be restored to position enjoyed under previous Coy. Act.		14047	Committees	14047
A3969	04	11	1942	Documents	Letters Out	Registrar General, 283 Queen Street, Melbourne	refers to death of a Committeeman and requests information on return of Form 45 (Return of Directors...and any change therein) and querying fees required on appointment of new Committeeman		14047	Committees	14047
A3970	06	11	1942	Documents	Memorandum	E. S.Vance, Registrar General, Office of Registrar General and Registrar of Titles, 283 Queen Street, Melbourne C.!.	states necessity to pay one fee of 6/- only on filing Return of Directors Form 45 if successor to deceased Committee member is appointed and the information filed within 21 days os such appointment.		14047	Committees	14047
A3971	23	10	1942	Documents	Letters In	T.A. Lennox-Bigger, Secretary, The Melbourne Chamber of Commerce, Melbourne	stating that Attorney-General feels no justification for alteration to Section 109/ Companies Act 1928		14047	Committees	14047
A3972	13	11	1942	Documents	Records	Ballaarat Mechanics Institute	list of names and address of 16 Committee members as at 18th May 1942		14047	Committees	14047
A3973	02	11	1942	Documents	Newspaper Items	The Ballarat Courier (with which is Incorporated The Ballarat Star)	Letters to Editor (3) relating to the Companies Act 1938		14047	Courier cutting	14047
A3974	23	10	1942	Documents	Letters In	Secretary to Law Department, Ctrown Law Offices, 459 Lonsdale Street, Melbourne C.1.to Mr. A. .J. Pittard MLC	states that filing of Return is not extensive as printed forms available at small cost and if filed within prescribed time cost is 6/- only		14047	Committees	14047
A3975	23	10	1942	Documents	Letters In	Crown Law Offices, 459 Lonsdale Street Melbourne C.1. to Mr. T.A. Lennox-Bigger, Secretary, The Melbourne Chamber of Commerce, Melbourne	states that Attorney-General feels that there is no justification for affecting any alteration to Section 109 of Companies Act 1938		14047	Committees	14047
A3976	28	10	1942	Documents	Letters In	F. E. Ferguson, Registrar, School of Mines and Industries, Ballarat	advising of Council support endeavouring to obtain amendment to legislation by seeking co-operation of other Technical Schools affected by present Act.		14047	Committees	14047
A3977	02	11	1942	Documents	Letters In	Public Officer, Novar Hospital, Ballarat	Reply to BMI letter stating willingness to co-operate in accordance with letter placed before Committee of Management and advises that contact with Mr. Pittard has already been made.		14047	Committees	14047
A3978	06	11	1942	Documents	Letters In	A. E. McMicken, Secretary, Library Association of Victoria, 6 Kelvin Grove, Armidale, S.1.	advises that commication is being made with other bodies,viz. Creswick Geelong Portland Bendigo and Prahran Mechanics Institute, asking their views on matter of filing of Returns under Companies Act 1938		14047	Committees	14047
A3979	02	11	1942	Documents	Letters Out	Mrs. S. Martin, 1212 Sturt Street, Ballarat	offering condolences on death of Mr. Martin		14047	Committees	14047
A3980	15	06	1943	Documents	Letters Out	Secretary Law Department, Crown Law Offices, Melbourne C.1.	seeking confirmation of amendment to Section 18 of Companies Act 1938 giving relief from filing Annual Return and changes in governing body		14047	Committees	14047
A3981	18	06	1943	Documents	Letters In	T. T. Hollway, Parliament House, Melbourne C.1.	offering official information that Institute is not liable to lodge Annual Return under Companies Act and encloses letter from Registrar General to his Secretary to that effect.		14047	Committees	14047
A3982	23	06	1943	Documents	Letters Out	T. T. Hollway, MLA, Parliament House, Melbourne C.1.	acknowledges receipt of letter re exemption of filing of Returns under Companies Act 1938 previously required under Section 109 of the Act and expressing gratitude for assistance rendered.		14047	Letters Out	14047
A3983	18	06	1943	Documents	Letters In	Eric S. Vance, Registrar General, Master in Equity's Office, Law Courts, Melbourne C.1. to Mr. Lovewell, Parliament House, Melbourne C.1.	refers to Mr. Hollway's request and states that companies such as Ballarat Mechanics Institute are exempt from filing of Annual return.		14047	Committees	14047
A3984	02	05	1944	Documents	Letters In	E. S. Spackman, Victorian Secretary, Australasian Institute of Secretaries, Victorian Division, 11 Bank Place, Melbourne C.1.	advises of communication with Registrar General of Companies who states that proposed amendments re literary and philanthropic institution from filing returns have not been made to Companies Act, but such returns not insisted upon for Companies licensed by him under Section 18 of the Act.		14047	Reports	14047
A3985	22	04	1944	Documents	Letters Out	E. T. Spackman, Australasian Institute of Secretaries, Bank Place, Melbourne C.1.	requesting information that Act as proposed has been amended		14047	Reports	14047
A3986	5	11	1940	Documents	Letters Out	The Librarian, as addressed	Advising overstocked state of library, and offering books for sale for country libabries to purchase same On side 2, draft for 1939 Annual Report		14047	Advertisement	14047
A3987			1939	Documents	Reports	1939 Annual Report	draft for report on Educational Lectures for 1939 Annual Report		14047	Lectures and classes	14047
A3988	6	5	1940	Documents	Reports	And''w. K.Miller and C.E.Walker - auditors	(i) Balance Sheet as at 20/4/1940 (ii) Draft paragraph and photo of chess and draught players		14047	Accounts	14047
A3989				Documents	Reports	Library and Club - 4 pages	Matter for Mr Truscott's article on Libraries of Ballarat		14047	Library	14047
A3990			1939	Documents	Pamphlets (Brochures)	Cover for List of Additions to Library during the Year 1939	Cover for List of Additions to Library during the Year 1939 - picture of Library on reverse		14047	Books	14047
A3991	1	4	1940	Documents	Letters In	J.D.Nicholls, Lewis & Skinner, Advertising Signwriters, 224 Grant St, South Melbourne	Requesting a reduction in rent charged by the Institute for an advertising sign for Robur Tea on side wall of Institute (from ten pounds to five pounds). Value of wall signs declining due to radio, neon etc		14047	Advertisement	14047
A3992	5	4	1940	Documents	Letters Out	To Lewis & Skinner, Advertising Sigwriters, 224 Grant St, South Melbourne	Advising that a reduction in rent charged by the Institute for an advertising sign for Robur Tea would be considered at next Committee meeting - sketch of sign attached		14047	Advertisement	14047
A3993	5	4	1940	Documents	Letters Out	To Lewis & Skinner, Advertising Sigwriters, 224 Grant St, South Melbourne	Offering to rent space for an advertising sign for Robur Tea at 8 pounds a tear for three years		14047	Advertisement	14047
A3994	4	4	1940	Documents	Letters Out	To Mr. H M Roff 95 Glyndon Road, East Camberwell E6	Requesting information about space for an advertising sign now used by Robur Tea in case lease is not renewed		14047	Advertisement	14047
A3995	6	4	1940	Documents	Letters In	From Mr. H M Roff 95 Glyndon Road, East Camberwell E6	Advising that ten pounds pa does not seem excessive , and that Mr Milnes from Australasian Advertisng would be visiting Ballarat and would give his opinion on the sign		14047	Advertisement	14047
A3996	12	6	1940	Documents	Letters In	Lewis & Skinner, Advertising Sigwriters, 224 Grant St, South Melbourne	Advising that Robur Tea would reply shortly on the quote for the advertising sign		14047	Advertisement	14047
A3997	10	7	1940	Documents	Letters In	J.D.Nicholls, Lewis & Skinner, Advertising Sigwriters, 224 Grant St, South Melbourne	Offering ,on behalf of Robur Tea, three years payment in advance of five pounds a year for the advertising sign - total fifteen pounds		14047	Advertisement	14047
A3998	27	06	1940	Documents	Letters In	W.H. Thos. Rees, 29 Upper Skene Street, Newtown, Geelong	Notification of serious illness of father - Mr W.H. Rees, and arrange his resignation from BMI.		14047	Membership	14047
A3999	01	07	1940	Documents	Letters Out	Mr W.H.T. Rees, 29 Upper Skene Street, Newtown, Geelong	Acknowledging his letter of 27th June. BMI President expresses his deep regret and Mr Rees' letter will be put before next Committee meeting. Members of Institute also convey their good wishes for speedy recovery.		14047	Membership	14047
A4000	22	07	1940	Documents	Letters Out	W.H. Rees Esq., 29 Upper Skene Street, Newtown, Geelong	Reply to son's letter of 27th June. BMI Committee reluctantly accept his resignation. Committee expresses its high appreciation of his seven years service to the management of the Institute and good wishes for recovery to good health and return to Ballarat.		14047	Membership	14047
A4001	29	11	1940	Documents	Notes	COPY of a letter from British Standards Institution, 28 Victoria Street, London, SW1. To W.R. Hebblewhite, Standards Association of Australia, Science House, Gloucester and Essex Streets, Sydney.	Letter explaining attached copy of Minutes (2M(DOM)4123) of first meeting of Sub-Committee (DOM/1/4) 'Universal Decimal Classification'. Letter gives detailed history of the classification.		14047	Reports	14047
A4002	18	10	1940	Documents	Notes	COPY of Minutes from British Standards Institution	Copy of Sub-Committee DOM/1/4. 'Universal Decimal Classification'. Technical Committee DOM/1. Minutes of first meeting held at 28 Victoria Street, London S.W.1. October 8th 1940, 2.30 p.m. Terms of reference: "To complete the preparation of an English Edition of the Universal Decimal Classification with a view to its publication as a British Standard."		14047	Meetings	14047
A4003	-	-	-	Documents	Reports	BMI Secretary report: Lease of Picture Theatre	Detailed report on resolution of BMI Committee regarding Tenancy Agreement with current Lessees of the Theatre (Mr. F.S. Jelbart, Lessee representative).		14047	Britannia lease	14047
A4004	09	07	1941	Documents	Letters Out	The Manager, Britannia Pictures, Ballarat	BMI Committee agreement to his proposal for pink and white fluorescent lighting as per design No. 9623 and sketch submitted by Neon Electric Signs Ltd., cost to be borne by Britannia Pictures. Also agree to neon sign under verandah. Charge of 12 shillings per calendar month towards hire and cost of lighting of sign.		14047	Britannia	14047
A4005	09	07	1941	Documents	Letters Out	F.S. Jelbart, Esq., Manager, Britannia Pictures, Ballarat	Letter from BMI Secretary regarding removal of stage scenery, property of BMI Institute, without prior Committee approval.		14047	Britannia	14047
A4006	15	05	1941	Documents	Letters In	F.S. Jelbart, Manager, Britannia Pictures, Sturt Street, Ballarat	Appreciation of stair renovation. Would like to bring approach to Dress Circle into keeping with BMI Committee approval.		14047	Britannia	14047
A4007	27	10	1941	Documents	Letters In	The Registrar, Commonwealth Government Registry of Inscribed Stock, Box No 1323L, Melbourne C.1.	Letter regarding obsolete Inscribed Stock held by BMI. Request completion of enclosed Form 48 and return to Registry.		14047	Accounts	14047
A4008	14	10	1944	Documents	Letters In	Deputy Registrary, Commonwealth Government Registry of Inscribed Stock, 367 Collins Street, Melbourne, C.1.	Request for immediate payment of outstanding Warrant for 3 pounds, 8 shillings and 9 pence representing interest due on Loan Application No. 17002.		14047	Accounts	14047
A4009	27	10	1941	Documents	Certificate	Commonwealth Bank of Australia, Melbourne	Certificate issued by Commonwealth Bank of Australia, No. 11043, 'Commonwealth 1941 War and Conversion Loan' 'Acknowledgment of Conversion Application'. Receipt from BMI for conversion of 300 pounds of Australian Consolidated Inscribed Stock maturing 15/11/1941, into Commonwealth 1941 War and Conversion Loan maturing 15/11/1950-1957.		14047	Receipt	14047
A4010	30	10	1941	Documents	Letters In	The Registrar, Commonwealth Government Registry of Inscribed Stock, Melbourne C.1.	Acknowledging BMI letter of 29 Oct. Request for Form 48, 'Authentication of Corporate Seal' completed under Seal and return to Registry.		14047	Accounts	14047
A4011	39	10	1941	Documents	Letters Out	The Deputy Registrar, Commonwealth Government Inscribed Stock, Melbourne C.1.	Response to letter of 27 Oct., explaining that no change made by BMI of affixing common seal since letter of 21/12/1938 when Form 48 - Authentication of Corporate Seal was completed. Explanation for using rubber stamp on application for conversion of 300 pounds.		14047	Letters Out	14047
A4012	23	01	1942	Documents	Invoices	Camperdown Chronicle Pty. Ltd., 42 Manifold Street. Camperdown. Vic.	letter advising the three shilling payment forwarded on the 21st only pays subscription to December 31; will forward receipt for same. Receipt 3400 dated October 23 for two shillings enclosed with an Account Rendered subscription to December 31, 1942 for two shillings also enclosed.		14047	Subscriptions	14047
A4013	24	10	1941	Documents	Letters In	Gabriel Parry, Organiser of Listening Groups, Australian Broadcasting Commission, 264 Pitt Street, Sydney.	letter advising they have sent 2000 bookmarks under seperate cover and could they be distributed at the Library; letter also thanks Mr. Batten for the idea of printing them which was passed on to the Commission by Dr. Berwyn L. Deans. The Commission has asked Dr. Deans to give Mr. Batten two or three posters [17"x11"] for his rooms.		14047	Advertisement	14047
A4014	20	11	1941	Documents	Letters Out	Executors of Will of late J.A. Andrew Esq., C/- Andrew's Coffee Palace, Warrnambool.	letter acknowleding receipt of donation, "The Draughts World", vol. 15-20; Jan 1900 to Nov. 1902 and vol. 21-25; Jan, 1903 to June, 1905. Letter also offer sympathy in the passing of his father and acknowledges that his father was one of the BMI's most respected members.		14047	Membership	14047
A4015	12	01	1941	Documents	Letters In	Rose Mandelbaum, Flat 7, The Savoy, 10 Hardie Street, Darlinghurst.	letter written on behalf of her mother and sisters thanking the BMI for letter of sympathy; acknowleding that for all of them the Institute Library and Reading Room has been a haven of intellectual delight and thanking Mr. Batten for the availability of books new and in great demand on her frequent visits to Ballarat.		14047	Membership	14047
A4016	05	05	1941	Documents	Correspondence	Copy of Report from C. Le Maistre, Director, British Standards Institution, 28, Victoria Street, London, S.W.1 to W.R. Hebblewhite, Standards Association of Australia, Science House, Gloucester & Essex Streets, Sydney.	writer surprised that the Universal Decimal Classification is little used in Australia, large number of libraries use the classification for bibliographical purposes in the U.K. report goes on to explain the relation between IFD and ISA and the British liasion with the IFD is the British Society for International Bibliography and that their Committee is now the sole body in the U.K. dealing with the international aspects of documentation.		14047	Reports	14047
A4017	04	10	1941	Documents	Letters In	Doepel, Lilley & Taylor, Local Secretaries for The National Mutual Life Association of Australasia Limited, Cnr. Sturt & Lydiard Street, Ballarat.	letter acknowleding the Assignment of Policy No. 841044 H.W. Dawe has been registered and the Policy is returned herewith.		14047	Accounts	14047
A4018	23	10	1941	Documents	Letters In	Mrs. Bunting, 12 Roseberry Street, Auburn	letter enclosing Postal Note for six shillings, will be away for awhile so please cancel subscription until her return. Rec.No. 2274 issued.		14047	Subscriptions	14047
A4019	22	09	1941	Documents	Letters In	G.G. Tozer, Secretary, Ballarat City Fire Brigade Social Club, Sturt Street, Ballarat.	letter asking for a loan of some scenery for a concert to be held at the Fire Station September 30; they are hoping to raise funds for the Salvation Army work overseas.		14047	Donations	14047
A4020	18	09	1941	Documents	Letters In	Australian Institute of Librarians, C/- Public Library of N.S.W., MacQuarie Street, Sydney.	letter informing that at the last Council Meeting held a resolution was passed to request each Library to hold duplicates for the use of other libraries particularly those overseas which suffered losses in the War. Also a letter from the CEO of the Standards Assoc. of Australia dealing with the publication of UDC; it was decided to accept the offer of the Association to supply copies of this correspondence from the British Standards Institution, and am enclosing copies of the three documents supplied.		14047	Books	14047
A4021	26	06	1941	Documents	Letters In	W.C. Baud, Library Service Board, Swanston Street, Melbourne	Personal note to say the Board will be visiting the BMI on July 2nd. Includes names of people attending. The more interest the better.		14047	Meetings	14047
A4022	23	06	1941	Documents	Notes	"Observer"	A note (and part transcript) left under the office door. Tells of a man who folds the "Courier" and puts it in his pocket before leaving the building. He returns it later the same day. There is generally a demand for the paper in the morning and he should not be removing the paper from the premises. He is 50-60 years old, of medium height and often dressed in brown.		14047	Records	14047
A4023	06	06	1941	Documents	Letters In	L. C. Key, Australian Institute if Librarians	Notification of a change in the Dewey Decimal Classification System. A Committee was formed in 1938 to revise and extend the "994 Australia" section to provide for more material. The editors of the Classification System have accepted the proposals, and although there is no room to include it in the new edition, it is quite acceptable to distribute it to Australian libraries.		14047	Reports	14047
A4024	12	08	1941	Documents	Newspaper Items		Two small sections of the newspaper. Municipal Subjects and Wanted to Rent		14047	Records	14047
A4025	12	08	1941	Documents	Letters Out	"Teacher", C/o Courier Office	Reply to a newspaper advertisement. Offer to rent a large room for meetings etc and rates charged.		14047	Room booking	14047
A4026	28	05	1942	Documents	Letters Out	F. S. Jelbart, Britannia Pictures, Ballarat	Attach cheque for interest on deposit of contract. Would like to know intentions regarding occupancy of the theatre. Plans and specifications are being prepared for the improvements you desire.		14047	Britannia lease	14047
A4027	08	11	1942	Documents	Letters Out	The Under-Secretary, Chief Secretary's Office, Melbourne	Application for licence under the Theatres Act 1928.		14047	Theatre Licence	14047
A4028	05	11	1943	Documents	Letters Out	Under-Secretary, Chief Secretary's Office, Melbourne	Application for renewal of licence under the Theatres Act 1928.		14047	Theatre Licence	14047
A4029	11	06	1942	Documents	Letters In	F. Jelbart, Britannia Pictures, Ballarat	Application for a renewal of the lease for 3 or 4 years, with an option for a further 2 years.		14047	Britannia lease	14047
A4030	26	02	1942	Documents	Leases		Copy of lease of Hall by Erroll B. Ibbott, Minister of Religion, for 6 consecutive Sundays for religious services.		14047	Records	14047
A4031	11	08	1942	Documents	Letters In	F. Jelbart, Britannia Pictures, Ballarat	Enclose a cheque for rent. Also a copy of a letter from Department of War Organisation of Industry		14047	Britannia	14047
A4032	05	08	1942	Documents	Letters Out	War Organisation of Industry, 187 Collins Street, Melbourne	Copy of a letter sent asking for a building permit to improve the sanitary convenience at the Institute. The matter is urgent and no reply has been received.		14047	Buildings	14047
A4033	18	05	1942	Documents	Letters In	F. Jelbart, Britannia Pictures, Ballarat	Application for lease of the rooms lately vacated by the United Australia Committee. Rental at one pound per week, plus 10% of any expenditure toward improvements as agreed to by discussion.		14047	Britannia lease	14047
A4034	29	06	1942	Documents	Letters Out	F. Jelbart, Britannia Pictures, Ballarat	Grant of lease for 4 years. Confirmation of lease of rooms occupied by United Australia Party		14047	Britannia lease	14047
A4035	07	03	1942	Documents	Letters In	S. Joseph Czynski, 1108 Dana St, Ballarat	Regarding use of basement for A.R.P. purposes. Suggestion that the only satisfactory lighting system would be the "installation of an auxiliary arrangement of lights having their own current supply."		14047	Quote/Tender	14047
A4036	23	09	1943	Documents	Letters Out	The Manager, "Argus", Melbourne	Notice of bound unbroken run of the paper since 1866. The present reduced form does not allow for proper binding. We need advice on how this problem can be overcome.		14047	Book binding	14047
A4037	24	02	1942	Documents	Letters In	AMP Society, 425 Collins Street, Melbourne	Notification of policy and conditions		14047	Accounts	14047
A4038	24	02	1942	Documents	Notices	AMP Society, 425 Collins Street, Melbourne	Brochure detailing benefits of the Society. Policy receipt form.		14047	Receipt	14047
A4039	24	02	1942	Documents	Letters In	AMP Society, 425 Collins Street, Melbourne	Printed voting slip. Elections for Directors Australian Mutual Provident Society		14047	Committees	14047
A4040	18	02	1943	Documents	Letters In	A. H. Hall, Power House, Beaufort	Letter relating to the finding of a handbag. It fell from a car travelling along Sturt Street, had money taken from it and was thrown away at the rear of the theatre. The bag belonged to Mrs C. Floyd. (2 pages)		14047	Committees	14047
A4041	19	02	1943	Documents	Letters Out	A. H. Hall, Power House, Beaufort	Have returned lost handbag by post. Expression of regret that Mrs Floyd had money stolen. Handbag had been found in the Men's toilet.		14047	Committees	14047
A4042	22	04	1942	Documents	Letters In	J. Beresford Fowler, Director, The Art Theatre Players, 248 Exhibition Street, Melbourne C1	Enclosing payment for rehearsal room, requesting a receipt.		14047	Accounts	14047
A4043	25	11	1942	Documents	Letters In	Eustace Summers, The Christian Science Publishing Society, 46 Pitt Street, Sydney	Thank you for the picture and letter sent and suggesting a subscription to "The Christian Science Monitor" should be considered.		14047	Subscriptions	14047
A4044	06	07	1943	Documents	Certificate	Deputy Registrar, Commonwealth Government Registry of Incribed Stock, Commonwealth Bank of Australia, Melbourne	"Advice of Inscription of Stock". In accordance with the application to Commonwealth Government Loan No. 55, 100 pounds of Inscribed Stock has been inscribed at the Registry.		14047	Accounts	14047
A4045	27	10	1943	Documents	Certificate	Deputy Registrar, Commonwealth Government Registry of Inscribed Stock, Commonwealth Bank of Australia, Melbourne	"Advice of Inscription of Stock". In accordance with your application to Loan No. 57, 200 pounds of Commonwealth Government Inscribed Stock has been inscribed at the Registry.		14047	Accounts	14047
A4046	27	09	1943	Documents	Letters In	General Manager, The Argus and Australasian Limited, 365 Elizabeth Street, Melbourne, C1	Acknowledging receipt of letter regarding difficulty binding volumes of "The Argus". Suggested contacting A.H. Massina & Co. to bind them at 350 Swanston Street, Melbourne.		14047	Book binding	14047
A4047	17	08	1950	Documents	Letters In	C.A. McCallum, Chief Librarian, Public Library of Victoria, Melbourne, C1	Thanks for offering to sell sets of The Argus and The Australasian, however they have full and complete stocks of both so no need to purchase additional copies.		14047	Library	14047
A4048	25	07	1950	Documents	Letters In	C.A. McCallum, Chief LIbrarian, Public Library of Victoria, Melbourne, C1	Thanks for the offer of newspapers for their files. They will consider it and write again soon.		14047	Library	14047
A4049	22	03	1950	Documents	Invoices	Berry, Anderson & Co., Printers, Bookbinders, Stationers, Paper Bag Makers	Binding of 4 files.		14047	Accounts	14047
A4050	02	08	1934	Documents	Letters In	Wilson & Mackinnon, Proprietors, The Argus, The Star, The Australasian, 365 Elizabeth Street, Melbourne	They do not require further copies of The Australasian from 1865 to 1906 as their own are in good order.		14047	Library	14047
A4051	05	07	1950	Documents	Letters Out	The Manager, "The Argus", 243 Collins Street, Melbourne, C.1	Asking them to consider purchasing back files of "The Argus".		14047	Library	14047
A4052	18	07	1950	Documents	Letters In	General Manager, The Argus, 365 Elizabeth Street, Melbourne C.1	Declining offer of back files of The Argus due to their complete collection.		14047	Library	14047
A4053	16	03	1943	Documents	Invoices	Cooke & Co., Auctioneer, Financial and General Agents, 29 Lydiard Street South, Ballarat	Re Policy No. 9151744. Will be glad to receive a cheque when convenient.		14047	Accounts	14047
A4054	29	07	1943	Documents	Invoices	James McEwan & Co., Pty. Ltd., 119-125 Elizabeth Street, Melbourne C.1	Account for paper towels.		14047	Accounts	14047
A4055	21	09	1945	Documents	Letters In	James McEwan & Co., Hardware Merchants and Manufacturers, 119-125 Elizabeth Street, Melbourne C.1	Quote for paper towels and toilet paper.		14047	Quote/Tender	14047
A4056	02	09	1946	Documents	Letters In	Manager, British Patent Perforated Paper Co. Pty. Ltd., 52-62 Castlereagh Street, Redfern	Re delivery of paper towels.		14047	Accounts	14047
A4057	02	10	1946	Documents	Letters In	British Patent Perforated Paper Co. Pty. Ltd., 52-62 Castlereagh Street, Redfern	Delay in delivery of paper towels.		14047	Accounts	14047
A4058	05	09	1946	Documents	Letters In	British Patent Perforated Paper Co., Pty. Ltd., 52-62 Castlereagh Street, Redfern	Re enquiry for interleaved towels.		14047	Accounts	14047
A4059	17	10	1946	Documents	Letters Out	The Manager, National Paper Coy. Pty. Ltd., 234-6 Bank Street, South Melbourne, S.C. 5	Thanks for delivery of paper towels and query regarding sales tax charged.		14047	Accounts	14047
A4060	23	10	1946	Documents	Letters Out	The Manager, National Paper Co. Pty. Ltd., 234-6 Bank Street, South Melbourne, S.C. 5	Thanks for credit note and enquiry about different paper rolls and cabinets.		14047	Accounts	14047
A4061	18	06	1943	Documents	Letters In	A. S. Jellbart, Manager, Britannia Pictures, Sturt Street, Ballarat	advising of reseating of the Dress Circle of hall as discussed		14047	Britannia	14047
A4062	27	05	1943	Documents	Letters In	Secretary, Public Health Department, 295 Queen Street, Melbourne C.1.	advising of approval of plan for the re-seating as submitted		14047	Britannia	14047
A4063	23	06	1943	Documents	Letters Out	The Manager, Britannia Pictures, Ballarat	confirminmg that Committee approves of re-seating of Dress Circle of picture theatre submitted to and approved by the Public Health Department. Suggest probable purchase of discarded seats and encloses Latex Products Coy's letter recently submitted .		14047	Britannia	14047
A4064	17	10	1941	Documents	Letters In	E. Sargeant, Adjutant, Australian Air League	refers to letting of room 30'x60' at rental of 6/- per week including lighting and reduction of rental if used on any other occasion. Asks if another tenant obtained, 14 days notice will be required. Hall to be used every Tuesday night with least possible noise		14047	Hall booking	14047
A4065	07	11	1941	Documents	Agreements	Ernest Sargeant, 4 Pisgah Street, Ballarat, Car Cleaner and Ballaarat Mechanics Institute, Sturt Street Ballarat	setting out terms and conditions of Memorandum of Agreement for rent of two rooms on top floor of Mechanics' Institute for the purposes of the Australian Air League.		14047	Room booking	14047
A4066	15	05	1943	Documents	Records	Registrar, Commonwealth Governent, Registry Inscribed Stock, PO Box 1323L, Melbourne C.1.	cheque No. 17002 for 3 pounds 8/9d. payable to Mechanics Institute found and cancelled on 2/2/1945.		14047	Accounts	14047
A4067	18	06	1943	Documents	Correspondence	Australian Public Opinion Polls (The Gallop Method) 352 Collins Street, Melbourne C.1.	enclosing booklet from The National Research Centre of Denver and requesting acknowledgement of same		14047	Letters In	14047
A4068	23	06	1943	Documents	Letters Out	The Director, National Opinion Research Council, University of Denver, Denver USA	acknowledging receipt of booklet titled 'War and Peace' 1943 edition received from Australian Opinion Polls, Collins St. Melbourne. States that surveys much appreciated by readers and American boys as photograph attached to Annual report shows.		14047	Library	14047
A4069				Documents	Cards	British Patent Perforated Paper Co. Pty. Ltd., 52-62 Castlereagh St. Redfern Sydney	gives name of Melbourne representative W. L. Fauckner, Box 4559, GPO, Melbourne dealing in Metal Toilet Cabinets, toilet paper etc.		14047	Fixtures & Fittings	14047
A4070	03	12	1946	Documents	Letters Out	Manager, National Paper Co. Pty. Ltd. 234-6 Bank Street, South Melbourne SC. 5.	request for 1 'Safex (aus) Cabinet' for interleaved paper towels.		14047	Fixtures & Fittings	14047
A4071	18	10	1946	Documents	Records	National Paper Co. Pty. Ltd. , 121 Leicester Street,Carlton N.3.	credit note for 1 pound 8/7d. for sales tax as per Invoice No 484 - 25%		14047	Accounts	14047
A4072	21	05	1946	Documents	Letters In	Director, James McEwan & Co. Pty. Ltd., Hardware Merchants & Manufacturers, 119-125 Elizabeth St. Melbourne C1.	advising of despatch of 12 Safix Towel refills at cost of 1 pound 10/- net. Expresses regret no reduction in price available for 3 dozen lots, but gross lots would cost 14 pounds 1/6. net.		14047	Fixtures & Fittings	14047
A4073	29	09	1944	Documents	Tenders	Baxter & Stubbs. Printers, Grenville St. Ballarat	quote for 4000 borrowers dockets, 2000 on Manilla board, 2000 on pink as samples submitted - sales tax 12 1/2 %		14047	Printing	14047
A4074	22	09	1944	Documents	Letters In	Peacock Bros. Pty. Ltd., Printers, Business Systems People, Peacock House, 486-490 Bourke Street, Melbourne C!.	quote for Filing Trays, Borrowers Pockets, Book Cards on various board,		14047	Quote/Tender	14047
A4075	10	09	1944	Documents	Letters Out	Peacock Bros. Pty. Ltd., 488-490 Bourke Street, Melbourne C.1.	advising of alteration to book charging methods and requesting reply to enquiry of 25th July for supply of Borrowers Pockets, Book Cards, Filing Trays		14047	Printing	14047
A4076	10	10	1944	Documents	Letters In	R. L. Wilkie, Deputy Registrar, Commonwealth Government, Registry Inscribed Stock, 367 Collins Sttreet, Melbourne	reply to BMI letter of 6th inst., enclosing form of Statutory Declaration in relation to non receipt of interest warrant for completion and return to be followed by issue of duplicate Warrant.		14047	Committees	14047
A4077	01	05	1944	Documents	Certificate	Australian Consolidated, Commonwealth Government Inscribed Stock, Commonwealth Government Registry Inscribed Stock, Melbourne	Stock Certificate No. 5 for 1300 pounds inscribed in name of 'Ballarat Mechanics Institute' dated and issued on 30th April 1944 with varying interest rates and maturity dates.		14047	Committees	14047
A4078	01	09	1944	Documents	Letters In	J. B. Chifley, Treasurer Commonwealth and Chairman Australian Loan Council, Commonwealth Treasury, Canberra ACT.	requesting conversion of current loan into either Inscribed Stock or Treasury Bonds identical to Commonwealth (Second Victory) War Loan and marketable on Stock Exchanges.		14047	Committees	14047
A4079	02	11	1944	Documents	Letters In	Meanjin Papers, Contemporary Verse & Prose, Box 1871W, GPO Brisbane	Response to BMI letter 25th ult., advising forwarding sample copy of Meanjin Papers Volume 3 No. 2 and quoting price of 3/- for individual copy and subscription price 10/- per year for 4 issues.		14047	Library	14047
A4080	21	09	1944	Documents	Letters In	W. J. White, Hon. Secretary, Rutherglen Public Library.	request to purchase redundant books at varying prices		14047	Books	14047
A4081	09	10	1944	Documents	Letters Out	The Director, Australian Gallop Opinion Polls, Box 751F, Melbourne C1.	requesting cardboard heading for display in Library		14047	Library	14047
A4082	31	10	1944	Documents	Letters In	Roy Morgan, Director, Australian Public Opinion Polls, (The Gallop Method) 352 Collins Street, Melbourne	advising of despatch of 3 copies of summary sheet and heading strip for display in Reading Room		14047	Library	14047
A4083	05	10	1944	Documents	Letters In	Roy Morgan, Director, Australian Public Opinion Polls, 352 Collins Street, Melbourne. C1.	advising of provision of new copies of results from interviewers at 6 weekly intervals and offering 3 copies of each issue of findings in all 230 towns in which there are interviewers. Also advising of provision of cardboard strips reading "What is Your Opinion" for display above sheets and name and address of local interviewer.		14047	Library	14047
A4084			1944	Documents	Statements	Australian Public Opinion Polls, 352 Collins Street, Melbourne C1.	summary of criteria used by Mr. John Metcalfe, Principal Librarian of Public Library of New South Wales used in methods of testing public opinion		14047	Library	14047
A4085	-	-	194-	Documents	Library Records	C. A. McCallum, Chief Librarian, Public Library, Melbourne	Printed pro forma advising of overdue books		14047	Library	14047
A4086	27	03	1944	Documents	Letters In	M. A. Frizelle, Sturt St, Ballarat	Agreement to hire 9 kauri forms with backs, for two shillings and sixpence per week. They must not be removed from the first floor of the building. In pencil there is a note that this arrangement was terminated verbally on 10/2/49.		14047	Fixtures & Fittings	14047
A4087	11	09	1944	Documents	Memorials & Addresses	Mr Nathan Spielvogel	Transcript of radio talk given by Mr Spielvogel. He briefly describes Ballarat in June 1851 and compares it to the bustling place it was 5 years later. He then gives a clear account of the setting up of the Mechanics' Institute and the facilities it provides in 1944. (Note the inaccurate date -1869 - of the opening of the new building.)		14047	Lectures and classes	14047
A4088	15	08	1944	Documents	Letters In	N. Begg, Hon Secretary, Australian Comforts Fund, City Hall, Ballarat	Arrangement to rent the second floor of the BMI for the Entertainment Committee. A request is made to reduce the weekly rent from one pound to 15 shillings. A note in pencil tells of a reduction agreed to of 17 shillings.		14047	Room booking	14047
A4089	04	09	1944	Documents	Letters In	N. Begg, Hon Secretary, Australian Comforts Fund, City Hall, Ballarat	Reluctantly withdraw from negotiations because of the requirements of the Public Health Authorities. Thank the BMI for their co-operation		14047	Room booking	14047
A4090	14	10	1944	Documents	Letters In	R. L. Wilkie, Commonwealth Bank, 367 Collins Street, Melbourne	Concerning Commonwealth Loans Interest - three pounds 8/9		14047	Committees	14047
A4091	01	03	1944	Documents	Letters In	D. Seaton, Customs Section, Chief Parcels Post Office, Cr Bourke & Spencer St, Melbourne	Enclose a Customs Import Entry to be completed before a Justice of the peace. When returned, the goods will be released for delivery. Package of books from Simpkin Marshall Ltd.		14047	Library	14047
A4092	31	05	1945	Documents	Pamphlets (Brochures)	The Editor, National News-letter, 162 Buckingham Palace Road, London	Newsletter concerning the General Election. Emphasis on British foreign policy, Britain's Agriculture and Yugoslavia.		14047	Library	14047
A4093	20	11	1945	Documents	Letters Out	The Manager, SEC, Ballarat	Enquiry about the possibility of converting the main switchboard from D. C. to Alternating Current, in preparation for installing fluorescent lighting.		14047	Fixtures & Fittings	14047
A4094	13	07	1949	Documents	Letters In	The Manager, State Electricity Commission of Victoria, 1-7 Wendouree Parade, Ballarat	An inspection was made of the Reading Room. The lighting is generally inadequate, but because of the present lighting restriction regulations, nothing can be done about it.		14047	Fixtures & Fittings	14047
A4095	15	10	1945	Documents	Letters In	S. Joseph Czynski, 801 Sturt Street, Ballarat	The pendant cords on the electric lights are perished. Recommend the installation of fluorescent lights.		14047	Fixtures & Fittings	14047
A4096	28	01	1945	Documents	Letters Out	The Secretary, National Geographic Society, 16th and M. Streets, N. W., Washington, USA	Because the usual expiration notice did not arrive, our subscription for 2 copies is late. We include it in this letter. Early in the war with Japan, we had a visit from many of your marines and soldiers.		14047	Library	14047
A4097	13	04	1945	Documents	Letters In	George Hutchison, National Geogpaphic Society, Washington 6, D. C.	Unfortunately, we canot provide you with the magazine, as the request was outside the time frame of the notice. In order to save paper for war uses, copies of the magazine have been reduced in 1945. Enclosed is returned cheque.		14047	Library	14047
A4098	07	06	1945	Documents	Letters Out	The Secretary, National Geographic Society, Washington 6 D. C., USA	The renewal was overlooked because the expiration notice failed to arrive. As a public library, we would be grateful if the subscription could be renewed automatically. Your magazine is greatly esteemed by our readers and we hope you can supply us soon.		14047	Subscriptions	14047
A4099	15	09	1945	Documents	Letters In	Thomas McKnew, Acting Secretary, National Geographic Society, Washington 6, D. C.	Because we are anxious to help libraries and other educational institutions, we will renew the subscription and send back copies, if they are available.		14047	Subscriptions	14047
A4100	17	12	1945	Documents	Notes		with reference to Contract of Sale from Bones Estate to the Institute loaned to C.M.M.&S.Solicitors in connection with application for C/Title		14047	Memorandum	14047
A4101	05	0009	1945	Documents	Letters In	Cuthbert Morrow Must & Shaw, Solicitors, Ballarat	prior to the purchase of the shop properties adjoining the Institute would on Counsel's recommendation be advisable for Institute to obtain option of purchase then proceed with application to Supreme Court for extension of its objects under Sec. 17 Companies Act 1928-see now Sec. 6 Companies Act 1938		14047	Buildings	14047
A4102	17	12	1948	Documents	Letters In	Cuthbert Morrow Must & Shaw, Barristers & Solicitors, Ballarat.	setting out proposed form of Resolution for amendment to Memorandum of Association dated 27th September 1888 as given by Mr. A.D.G. Adam, Barrister, for submission to Attorney General for approval and modification if necessary prior to submission to Court. enabling purchase of property from Estate of the late Miss Anstis.		14047	Buildings	14047
A4103	07	01	1945	Documents	Letters Out	Mr. H. Harris, Secretary Mechanics Institute & Hall, Elaine.	advising books not sent by rail as bookbinder could possibly deliver direct at cost 2/6d. also enclosed notice of Meeting in Ballarat of Library Association on 30th inst.		14047	Books	14047
A4104	20	10	1945	Documents	Letters Out	Acting Chief Librarian, Public Library of Victoria, Melbourne	request for copy of monthly list of additions to Melbourne Library and condolences on passing of Mr. Baud, Chief Librarian.		14047	Books	14047
A4105	10	06	1948	Documents	Notices	The H. W. Wilson Company, 950-972 University Avenue, New York 52	list of periodicals available for purchase		14047	Books	14047
A4106	02	05	1945	Documents	Reports	Ballarat Mechanics Institute	Minutes of Meeting called at request of City Council suggesting grant increases over period of 17 years and suggestion that 2 co-opted members as suggested by Library Service Board be country members.		14047	Meetings	14047
A4107	12	03	1945	Documents	Letters In	Mr. Noel Boustead, C/- Commonwealth Crown Solicitor, 450 Law Courts Place, Melbourne C1	advising that all possessions were burnt en route to Melbourne and application to Insurance company includes books.		14047	Accounts	14047
A4108	21	02	1946	Documents	Letters In	Cowper, Murphy & Associates, Architects, 431 Bourke Street, Melbourne	setting out three possible schemes of alteration to current premises and possible costs.		14047	Buildings	14047
A4109	26	10	1946	Documents	Letters Out	Messrs. F. S.Jelbart, J. E. Jelbart, and Executors of Chas. Gemmola, C/0 F. S. Jelbart, 413 Mair Street, Ballarat.	enclosing proposed extension of lease of Picture Theatre for signing by all lessees.		14047	Britannia lease	14047
A4110	24	06	1946	Documents	Reports	Ballarat Mechanics Institute	Agenda Extraordinary General Meeting proposing increase Membership fees for consideration.		14047	Meetings	14047
A4111	10	05	1946	Documents	Reports	Ballarat Mechanics Institute, Ballarat	Notice of 87th Annual General Meeting of members of Institute to be held on 27th May 1946, together with notice for publication in Ballarat ' Courier'		14047	Meetings	14047
A4112				Documents	Reports	Ballarat Mechanics Institute	draft copy of Notice of General Meeting and proposed resolutions.		14047	Meetings	14047
A4113	02	12	1946	Documents	Letters In	Town Clerk, Mr. Geoff. Morton, City of Ballaarat, Town Hall, Ballaarat	request for representative from Institute to meeting on 11th instant with Mr. McColvin & Co. of Australian Council of Educational Research		14047	Meetings	14047
A4114	03	12	1946	Documents	Letters Out	Town Clerk, Town Hall, Ballarat	acceptance of invitation by President, Treasurer and Secretary to reception in connection Mr. McColvin's visit.		14047	Meetings	14047
A4115	13	12	1946	Documents	Memorandum	Members of Committee	giving notice that Mr. McColvin, visiting English Librarian, to be interviewed at 3BA at 9.30 Friday 13th for his impressions of Public Libraries of Ballarat		14047	Committees	14047
A4116	16	10	1946	Documents	Letters In	Australian Council for Educational Research, 147 Collins Street, Melbourne C!.	giving details of visit to Ballarat of Mr. Lionel McColvin, English Librarian, and Messrs. McCallum and McMicken of Melbourne Public Library.		14047	Committees	14047
A4117	21	11	1946	Documents	Letters Out	Mr. Finlayson, Secretary, City of Ballarat Free Library & Reading Rooms, Ballarat.	acceptance of invitation to lunch Craigs Hotel welcoming Mr. McColvin to Ballarat		14047	Meetings	14047
A4118	05	03	1946	Documents	Letters In	W. E. Gray, Hon. Sec., Carngham Mechanics Institute, Snake Valley	request to buy secondhand books		14047	Books	14047
A4119	19	03	1946	Documents	Letters Out	Mr. Gray, Hon. Secretary, Carngham Mechanics Institute, Snake Valley	offer of 50 or more books in fair condition at 1shilling each also offering surplus copies of new books at discount of 15%.		14047	Book costs	14047
A4120	16	04	1946	Documents	Letters In	W. E. Gray, Secretary Mechanics Institute, Snake Valley	acceptance of offer to purchase 60 secondhand books at 1/- each and request to dispatch same c/- Marks Bus.		14047	Books	14047
A4121	11	05	1946	Documents	Letters In	W. E. Gray, Hon.Sec. Snake Valley	acknowledgement of arrival of books and enclosing cheque for 3 pounds in payment		14047	Accounts	14047
A4122	21	08	1946	Documents	Letters Out	Manager, Thomas Duff & Bros. Pty. Ltd., 24 Howard Street, North Melbourne N1	requesting estimates for provision and fixing of plated Notice board with removable lettering similar to board installed at Punshon & Wilkie Estate Agents, Franklin Chambers		14047	Fixtures & Fittings	14047
A4123	31	05	1946	Documents	Letters Out	The Manager, Advertising Department, Robur Tea Company Ltd., 28-34 Clarendon St. South Melbourne SC5	requesting steps to be taken to obliterate painted sign according to Agreement made for duration of last war at 5 pounds per annum and advising that space now worth 10 pounds per year for which tenders will be called.		14047	Advertisement	14047
A4124	23	08	1946	Documents	Letters In	Edwin V. Nixon & Partners, Chartered Accountants, Trustees Chambers, 401 Collins Street, Melbourne C.1.	advising that Thomas Duff & Bros. in voluntary liquidation 12th March 1946 hence cannot comply with requests.		14047	Fixtures & Fittings	14047
A4125	11	03	1942	Documents	Letters In	Commercial Union Assurance Co. Ltd., 409-411 Collins Street, Melbourne	revision of Policy No. 15217762 with Billiard Table deleted now standing at 750 pounds with premium 5 pounds 6/10d.		14047	Insurance	14047
A4126	05	05	1949	Documents	Letters In	Commercial Union Asssurance Company Limited - Doepel Lilley & Taylor [their Ballarat Office], Cnr. Sturt & Lydiard Street, Ballarat.	letter re storage of Nitro-Cellulose Films; advising that to this date Department of Health has not promulgated any decision to the response of Cinematograph Exhibitors' Association for relation of the exisiting requirements of Regulation 166, Paragraphs 3 and 4 of the Public Health Department Building Regulations.		14047	Insurance	14047
A4127				Documents	Reports	Carbon copy of "Suggested Paragraph for Annual Report of Committee Relating to:	Proposed purchase of Shop properties No. 123, 125 and 127 Sturt Street with the Committee having obtained the option to purchase them for 6781 pounds, with a deposit of 1000 pounds and the balance secured by a mortgage for 3 years with a 41/2% interest - no date.		14047	Meetings	14047
A4128		02	1946	Documents	Notes	Carbon Copy of "Notes for Finance Committee Meeting, February, 1946".	Notes referring to matter of increasing Membership Rates and the setting out of comparisons of Subscriptions and Principal Items of Expenses for years 1920 and 1945; notes also makes comparison of present subscription rates with that of other libraries.		14047	Meetings	14047
A4129	01	10	1946	Documents	Letters Out	Mr. W.L. Fauckner, British Patent Perforated Paper Co. Ltd., G.P.O. Box 4559, Melbourne.	On 5th ult, you advised that within a week we could expect a delivery of two cartons of interleaved paper towels; to date we have not received them so could you please send a new supply as we have now run out of same.		14047	Accounts	14047
A4130	30	04	1946	Documents	Letters In	Robur Tea Company Limited, 28-34 Clarendon Street, South Melbourne. S.C.5.	letter advising that Messrs. Lewis & Skinner have forwarded to writer a copy of BMI's letter of April 17 regarding the renewal of contract for the Robur Sign on the Institute's Building at the original rental of 10 pounds per annum. Letter regrets that as far as outdoor advertising is concerned they are still on wartime footing and will continue to be so as long as tea remains rationed; hence, at present, they are unable to revert to the pre-war rental.		14047	Advertisement	14047
A4131	14	08	1946	Documents	Letters Out	Messrs. Hibbins & Taylor, Booksellers, Cromwell Buildings, 366 Bourke Street, Melbourne.	letter with attached Money Order for 3116 pounds and 9 shillings being payment for re-binding of 34 books; letter also advises that a further 50 books will leave by rail tomorrow for rebinding.		14047	Book binding	14047
A4132	04	07	1946	Documents	Letters In	Berry, Anderson & Co., Paper Merchants, Dana Street, Ballarat.	letter quoting costs for binding of Newspaper files is one pound one shilling and one pence per file, repairing Library books is one shilling and nine pence per book and re-binding of Library books [sewn] is three shillings and six pence per book.		14047	Book binding	14047
A4133	24	07	1946	Documents	Letters Out	The A/g. Officer-in-charge, Council for Scientific & Industrial Research, St. Kilda Road, Melbourne, S.C.2.	letter stating appreciation and thanks of Committee for regular supply in the past of your valuable bulletins [G3F7 Information Services] pamplets and; BMI's interest in subscriping to the U.S. series of Reports and Investigations dealing with the late enemy countries to be made available by the U.S. Dept. of Commerce providing, that the BMI have the option when the initial subscription of U.S. ten dollars is exhausted they can discontinue the series.		14047	Subscriptions	14047
A4134	18	8	1946	Documents	Letters In	V. Buckley, Stebonheath, Burnham, Bucks.	Replying to letter of June 22 advising that books sent to D. Greenfield are now in Mechanics Library		14047	Books	14047
A4135	19	6	1946	Documents	Letters In	Institutes Association of South Australia Inc, North Terrace, Adelaide	Enclosing receipt for postal note, and advising the Association's interest in Institutes increasing subscription rates. Note that publishers have virtually deleted all editions below 8/6		14047	Receipt	14047
A4136	11	2	1946	Documents	Letters In	Mechanics Institute, Shepparton	Supplying requested information on subscription rates for library to one pound ten shillings, which etitles them to two books. Membership has actually increased since the rate rise.		14047	Subscriptions	14047
A4137	28	6	1946	Documents	Letters Out	To: Institutes Association of South Australia Inc, North Terrace, Adelaide	Thanking the Association for its reply on subscription rates, and advising that the Committee's recommendation to increase rates was accepted at meeting		14047	Subscriptions	14047
A4138				Documents	Notes	undated, unaddressed page of handwriting	advantages of public libraries as against public parks or smooth pavements.		14047	Reports	14047
A4139				Documents	Notes		List of surnames, mostly without first name of initial		14047	Memorandum	14047
A4140	8	7	1946	Documents	Letters In	Institutes Association of South Australia Inc, North Terrace, Adelaide	Replying to Insitute's letter on subscription rates.		14047	Subscriptions	14047
A4141	28	8	1946	Documents	Letters Out	British Paper Perforated Paper Co. Pty Ltd, 52 Creagh St, Redfern, NSW	Asking if firm supplied Safix interleaved paper towels, and requesting quote for a carton of 3 to 6 dozen packets		14047	Accounts	14047
A4142	31	12	1946	Documents	Letters In	Nightingale Supply Co. Ltd, InglesSt, Port Melbourne, Manufacturers of Cleansers , Pastes and Polish	Thanks for cheque for three pounds11/11 and advising that McEwan's Ltd of Elizabeth St sold a container for Liquid Toilet Soap		14047	Accounts	14047
A4143	6	1	1946	Documents	Letters Out	Jas McEwan Pty Ltd, Elizabeth ST, Melbourne	Requesting supply of a container for Liquid Toilet Soap (revolving glass or nickel-plated)		14047	Accounts	14047
A4144	11	7	1946	Documents	Letters In	Council for Scientific and Industrial Research, Information Service, 425 St. Kilda Road, Melbourbne	Advising librarian that C.S.I.R. information Service is planning to disseminate material made available by US Dept of Commerce. Information is (a) reports dealing woth late enemy countries (b) declassified information by Allied nations		14047	Reports	14047
A4145	2	8	1946	Documents	Letters Out	Council for Scientific and Industrial Research, Information Service, 425 St. Kilda Road, Melbourne	Advising that Library would purchase the US Biblio of Scientific and Industrial Reports		14047	Reports	14047
A4146	7	8	1946	Documents	Letters In	Council for Scientific and Industrial Research, 314 Albert St, East Melbourne	Replying to Mr Batten's request regarding the best way to file and display the Council's various publications, and suggesting he call in to see their storage boxes. For display of materials it was suggested he contact United States Information Library		14047	Reports	14047
A4147	15	8	1946	Documents	Letters Out	Superitendent of Documents, Govt Printing Office, Washibgton 25 D.C.	Forwarding initial subscription for US Biblio of Scientific and Industrial Reports		14047	Subscriptions	14047
A4148	9	8	1947	Documents	Letters Out	Office of Technical Services, Dept of Commerce, Washington 25 D.C.	Cancelling subscription for US Biblio of Scientific and Industrial Reports		14047	Reports	14047
A4149	25	6	1947	Documents	Letters In	Office of Technical Services, Dept of Commerce, Washington 25 D.C.	Advising that subscription for US Biblio of Scientific and Industrial Reports will be suspended pending denial of appropriation bill by House of Representatives		14047	Subscriptions	14047
A4150	09	08	1947	Documents	Letters Out	Superintendent of Documents , US Govt. Printing Office, Washington 25 D.C.	Advising that subscription to US Biblio of Scientific and Industrial Reports had already been cancelled		14047	Subscriptions	14047
A4151	04	10	1929	Documents	Letters In	Cuthbert, Morrow, Must & Shaw, Ballarat	Notice that the new lease to Britannia Pictures has been prepared. Ready for signing.		14047	Britannia lease	14047
A4152	14	08	1930	Documents	Letters In	Cuthbert, Morrow, Must & Shaw, Ballarat	Re lease to Jelbart. Enclose draft report of the Sub-committee. Notify if modifiations are required.		14047	Britannia lease	14047
A4153	18	04	1932	Documents	Letters In	Cuthbert, Morrow, Must & Shaw, Ballarat	Encloses copy of original lease to Jelbart with Supplemental Agreement necessitated by the Landlord & Tenant (Rent Reduction) Act 1931. Also the Agreement of Tenancy with Mr Deakin.		14047	Britannia lease	14047
A4154	03	03	1932	Documents	Agreements	Cuthbert, Morrow, Must & Shaw, Ballarat	Re agreement with Jelbart. 50% reduction in the rent provided by the Landlord & Tenant (Rent Reduction) Act 1931, and a further 2 years lease. Re lease to Wm. Deakin. Two rooms on the west side of the mezzanine floor.		14047	Britannia lease	14047
A4155	17	02	1933	Documents	Agreements	Cuthbert, Morrow, Must & Shaw, Ballarat	Enclose Principal and Supplementary Agreements with Jelbart		14047	Britannia lease	14047
A4156	30	10	1946	Documents	Letters In	T. E. Byrne & Co., Ballarat	Re lease to Jelbart. Lease extended for 12 months from November 1st 1946.		14047	Britannia lease	14047
A4157	29	10	1946	Documents	Letters Out	T. E. Byrne & Co, 56 Lydiard Street, Ballarat	Re Jelbart lease. Clients are agreeable.		14047	Britannia lease	14047
A4158	11	12	1947	Documents	Letters In	Cuthbert, Morrow, Must & Shaw, Ballarat	Legal difficulties have arisen concerning the easements over the small strip of land running between the back of the library and the right of way at the side of Beacham's Hotel - land purchased from the estate of William Bones. Enclose the documentation for your seal.		14047	Buildings	14047
A4159	31	03	1947	Documents	Agreements	Lynette Philpot	Particulars of Duties of Female Junior Assistant, including hours, salary and employment conditions. Signed by new employee Lynette Philpot		14047	Staff	14047
A4160	29	10	1947	Documents	Records	Miss Mary Durant, Lyndenvale Crescent, near Colpin Avenue	Note about applicants for Junior Assistant. Miss Mary Durant, 12 Lyndenvale Crescent, near Colpin Avenue. Age 18. Now nursing at Melbourne. A former member. Has Leaving Certificate. Miss Anderson.		14047	Staff	14047
A4161		03	1947	Documents	Records		Note of applicant for Assistant - Mrs Pritchard, 28 Tress St. Intermediate. 30-40 years		14047	Staff	14047
A4162		13	1947	Documents	Records		Applicants for Junior Assistant - Heather Hassell, 406 Brougham St. Does not possess Intermediate. Mrs Cooke - Widow of Fred Cooke.		14047	Staff	14047
A4163	26	03	1947	Documents	Records		Handwritten cover sheet for applications for Junior Assistant,		14047	Staff	14047
A4164	20	03	1947	Documents	Letters In	Winifred M Beckwith, 705 Macarthur Street, Ballarat	Letter of application for the position of Junior Assistant. Pencil note - Good, 5pm appointment		14047	Staff	14047
A4165	18	03	1947	Documents	Letters In	Patricia Meeny, 325 Raglan St, Ballarat	Letter of application for position of Junior Assistant. Pencil note - Good. Age 17 Leaving Cert. A subscriber. No personality		14047	Staff	14047
A4166	18	03	1947	Documents	Letters In	Joan King, 38 Steinfeld Street, Ballarat East	Application for position of Junior Assistant. Pencil note - Did not see her.		14047	Staff	14047
A4167	23	03	1947	Documents	Letters In	Miss I. Moscript, 3 Sayle Street, Sebastopol	Letter of application for Junior Assistant. Spent more than 3 years at the State Savings Bank, until the close of the war when female staff were replaced by men.		14047	Staff	14047
A4168	08	07	1947	Documents	Letters In	T. H. Coates, Organising Secretary, Council of Adult Education, 114 Flinders Street, Melbourne C.1.	Response to BMI letter of 30th June. Do not have 6 to 10 copies of "The Importance of Being Earnest" for the Ballarat Literary Society. Do have one copy. Mr Badger cannot visit Ballarat next week.		14047	Library	14047
A4169	29	09	1947	Documents	Letters In	T. H. Coates, Council of Adult Education, 114 Flinders Street, Melbourne	Received accounts for hire of room for lectures. Glad the copy of "The Importance of Being Earnest" was useful.		14047	Lectures and classes	14047
A4170	16	07	1947	Documents	Letters In	Josie Murtagh, Loreto Convent, Marryatville	Subscription paid for one year for Mother Rita and enquiry regarding a certain book, "Silver Fountains", that she has been unable to obtain elsewhere.		14047	Membership	14047
A4171	22	07	1947	Documents	Letters In	Josie Murtagh, Loreto Convent, Marryatville	Thanks for sending the book "Silver Fountains" that she enquired about.		14047	Library	14047
A4172			1947	Documents	Letters In	Mother Rita, Loreto Convent, Marryatville	Thanks for letting her know of Miss Murtagh's kindness in paying her subscription. Also mentioning the book "Silver Fountains".		14047	Membership	14047
A4173	11	04	1947	Documents	Letters Out	Mr K Willis, 205 Raglan Street South, Ballarat	Advising him of the subscription taken out for his birthday by an aunt, Miss E. Morris.		14047	Membership	14047
A4174		07	1947	Documents	Letters In	Wm. Dawson & Sons, Ltd., Cannon House, Macklin Street, London, W.C.2.	Request for a number of copies of the magazines, "The Illustrated London News", "The Sphere", "The Tatler & Bystander", and "The Sketch", required for the library that will be the Royal Wedding editions.		14047	Library	14047
A4175	26	08	1947	Documents	Letters Out	Mr J Chandler, C/- Scott Bros., Victoria Street, Ballarat	Acknowledging receipt of part payment for rent on hire of top floor for playing quoits. Also advising that unless full payment is made every Friday, further use of the premises will be refused.		14047	Room booking	14047
A4176	25	08	1947	Documents	Letters In	Jack Chandler, no address given	Sending part payment for hire of a room.		14047	Room booking	14047
A4177	24	09	1947	Documents	Letters Out	Mr J Chandler, C/- Messrs Scott Bros., Victoria Street, Ballarat	Acknowledging receipt of part payment for hire of room for quoits, and advising that use of the premises is being refused because payment of arrears has not been reduced as agreed. Also asking that the quoits' peg and electric fitting be removed.		14047	Room booking	14047
A4178	18	11	1947	Documents	Letters In	H. Hodges, Angus & Robertson Ltd., Booksellers, Publishers, Librarians, 89 Castlereagh Street, Sydney	Acknowledging BMI letter of 29th Oct., and adding the Library to their mailing list for printed catalogue cards.		14047	Library	14047
A4179	29	01	1949	Documents	Letters Out	The H.W. Wilson Company, 950-72 University Avenue, New York 52, N.Y., U.S.A.	Discontinuing the subscription to "The Readers' Guide", after 20 years of supply, due to increased rate. Attach draft of 9 dollars for current half-year.		14047	Library	14047
A4180	16	12	1947	Documents	Letters Out	The H.W. Wilson Company, 950-72 University Avenue, New York 52, New York, U.S.A.	Renewing subscription to "The Readers' Guide" but cancelling "Wilson Library Bulletin" as soon as possible.		14047	Subscriptions	14047
A4181	08	12	1947	Documents	Letters In	Mrs Diana Howell, Glenfine, Private Bag, Ballarat	Thought she had paid her subscription in cash for this year and asks that this be checked.		14047	Membership	14047
A4182	10	12	1947	Documents	Letters Out	Mrs E.M. Howell, Glenfine, Private Bag, Ballarat	Responding to her letter, advising that her subscription was not paid and is now due.		14047	Membership	14047
A4183	16	09	1947	Documents	Letters Out	Messrs Chisholm & Plover, 11 Albert Street, Sebastopol	Enclosing payment of account 7 pounds 14 shillings and asking for a signed receipt.		14047	Accounts	14047
A4184	06	03	1947	Documents	Letters In	Unnamed, Toolangi	Resigning as secretary so that someone else can organize the next series of lectures, and adding disappointment that a stronger committee was not formed to "arouse and maintain interest."		14047	Lectures and classes	14047
A4185	30	10	1947	Documents	Letters In	S.G. Waterson, Head Teacher, Macarthur Street State School, No. 2022, Ballarat	Asking for return of blackboard loaned to the Institute for the University Extension lectures.		14047	Lectures and classes	14047
A4186	28	03	1947	Documents	Letters Out	Miss P Meeny, 325 Raglan Street, Ballarat	Advising that the position of Junior Assistant has been filled by Miss Philpot, however, she was the second preference.		14047	Staff	14047
A4187	13	11	1947	Documents	Letters In	A.W. Miller and F.W. Long, Auditors, Stebonheath, 401 Clarendon Street, Ballarat	Advising that the books and accounts have been audited and found to be in correct and good order.		14047	Accounts	14047
A4188	02	09	1947	Documents	Letters Out	Mrs S.G. Bates, 307 Macarthur Street, Ballarat	Reminder that account for 1 pound 2/6 remains unpaid and that legal proceedings will be taken if not paid immediately.		14047	Accounts	14047
A4189	02	09	1947	Documents	Letters Out	Mrs S.G. Bates, 307 Macarthur Street, Ballarat	Reminder that account for 1 pound 2/6 remains unpaid and that legal proceedings will be taken if not paid immediately.		14047	Accounts	14047
A4190	30	06	1947	Documents	Letters Out	Mr Coates, The Organizing Secretary, University of Melbourne Extension Board, Melbourne, C.1.	Literary Society proposes a members' reading of Oscar Wilde's "The Importance of Being Earnest" and a loan of 6-10 copies of the play would be appreciated.		14047	Lectures and classes	14047
A4191	20	06	1949	Documents	Memorandum		Draft Memorandum in connection with the alteration of the Institute's Memorandum of Association for the purpose of purchase of adjoining shop properties.		14047	Committees	14047
A4192	18	08	1947	Documents	Letters In	Australian Institute of Librarians	Circular letter advising Annual Meeting and Conference of Institute of Librarians to be held October 11-13th - programme included		14047	Library	14047
A4193	10	09	1947	Documents	Letters In	John Metcalfe, President, Institute of Librarians, C/0 Public Library of New South Wales, Macquarie Street, Sydney	Invitation to representatives of Ballarat Mechanics Institute to attend public sessions of Institutute's Annual Conference.		14047	Library	14047
A4194	24	09	1947	Documents	Letters Out	John Metcalfe, President, Australian Institute of Librarians, C/o Public Library of New South Wales, Sydney	regret inability to attend Annual Conference		14047	Library	14047
A4195	03	02	1947	Documents	Letters In	The University of Melbourne Central Library, Mebourne N3	expressing interest in purchasing sets of the Athenaeum and Blackwood's magazine.		14047	Library	14047
A4196	14	02	1947	Documents	Letters In	Cuthbert Morrow Must & Shaw, Barristers & Solicitors, PO Box 122	enclosing Tenancy Agreement with Mr. A. P. Douglas with renewal endorsed in duplicate for signing		14047	Office Rentals	14047
A4197	29	12	1947	Documents	Letters In	The State Savings Bank of Victoria, 139-153 Elizabeth Street Melbourne C1	Reply to BMI letter of 27th January, enclosing copy of block for full page advertisement right hand page of centre spread in the Additions to Library catalogue at cost of 2 pounds 10/-. Block forwarded under separate cover.		14047	Library	14047
A4198	27	01	1947	Documents	Letters Out	The General Manager, State Savings Bank of Victoria, Box 267D, GPO Melbourne	indicating cost 2 pounds 10/- for advertisement in the printed list of Additions to Library 1947 distributed to 900 subscribers free of charge.		14047	Letters Out	14047
A4199	19	01	1948	Documents	Letters In	Alex King & Sons Pty. Ltd., Printer and Stationers, 35-37 Lydiard Street North, Ballarat.	quote for 800 copies 'Additions to Library' 28 pounds 10/- plus 10% sales tax with advice that 200 extra copies 4 pounds 10/- plus sales tax.		14047	Quote/Tender	14047
A4200	08	12	1948	Documents	Letters Out	General Manager, State Savings Bank of Victoria, Box 267D, PO Melbourne	enquiring as to willingness to advertise in 1948 Addition List at cost 2 pounds 10/- for full page advertisement in 900 copies and asking if any objection to also inserting advertisement by Institute's Bankers (not Commonwealth Bank)		14047	Library	14047
A4201	08	12	1948	Documents	Notes		setting out conditions for tender for 900 copies Additions to Library for which Berry & Co suggest that no sales tax should be payable on the grounds that Agricultural Society does not pay tax for their time table.		14047	Library	14047
A4202	06	01	1949	Documents	Letters Out	The Manager, Bank of Australasia, Ballarat.	enquiring as to recommendation for advertsing in printed List of Additions to the Library for 1948 on same lines as previous year i.e. 900 copies at 2 pounds 10/-		14047	Advertisement	14047
A4203	09	12	1948	Documents	Letters In	The State Bank of Victoria, 139-153 Elizabeth Street, Melbourne C!	Reply to BMI letter of 8th Dec., accepting advertising space in the Additions to Library at cost 2 pounds 10/- and no objection to Institute's bankers advertising in same issue		14047	Advertisement	14047
A4204	18	01	1949	Documents	Letters Out	The Manager, The Ballarat Banking Co. Ltd., Ballarat	enquiry whether care to advertise in list of Additions to Library for 1948 at cost of 2 pounds 10/- for 900 copies		14047	Advertisement	14047
A4205	12	01	1949	Documents	Letters In	The Bank of Australasia, Ballarat	notification that Bank will not be advertising in the Annual publication		14047	Advertisement	14047
A4206	19	01	1949	Documents	Letters In	The Ballarat Banking Co. Ltd., 72 Bridge Street, Ballarat.	advising that Board meeting Friday week and will advise on decision		14047	Advertisement	14047
A4207	01	02	1949	Documents	Letters In	Manager, The Ballarat Banking Co. Ltd., 72 Bridge Street, Ballarat	advising Board's favourable consideration for advertising in new list of Additions to Library 1948 and request meeting with Board for submission of further suggestions.		14047	Advertisement	14047
A4208				Documents	Pamphlets (Brochures)	Ewins' The Big Book Store	Advertising brochure		14047	Advertisement	14047
A4209				Documents	Pamphlets (Brochures)	The Ballarat Mechanic's Institute	sets out details of functions of Library at The Ballarat Mechanics Institute, subscription rates etc.		14047	Advertisement	14047
A4210				Documents	Letters In	The Publicity Officer, State Savings Bank of Victoria, 139-153 Elizabeth Street, Melbourne C1	advertisement required for "Ballarat Library List"		14047	Advertisement	14047
A4211				Documents	Notes		list of instructions for Candidates sitting for Federal Institute Accountants examination		14047	Lectures and classes	14047
A4212	21	02	1950	Documents	Invoices	To the Manager, State Savings Bank of Victoria, Melbourne C.1	Invoice for advertising in new Library List of Books. Under separate cover your printer's block also a copy of the list containing your advertisement..		14047	Advertisement	14047
A4213	15	12	1948	Documents	Letters In	The State Savings Bank of Victoria ,139-153 Elizabeth Street, Melbourne.	enclosing copy for full page advertisement for 'Additions to Library' -block forwarded under separate cover.		14047	Advertisement	14047
A4214				Documents	Letters In	The Magazine of Historical Facts and Expert Opinions, Current History, 108-110 Walnut St. Philadelphia 6, PA	enclosing form for renewal of subscription and proposed methods of payment. Receipt handwritten on back of the letter.		14047	Subscriptions	14047
A4215	30	03	1949	Documents	Letters In	W. E. Longhurst & Sons, Mair & Yuille Streets, Ballarat	requesting cancellation of advertisement due to sale of business on death of Mr. Longhurst.		14047	Advertisement	14047
A4216	27	12	1947	Documents	Letters Out	General Secretary, Council of Adult Education, 114 Flinders Street, Melbourne.	letter advising of substantial increase in cost of printing and asking the CAE if they would be interested in advertising in six one-page advertisements for BMI's printed list of additions for 1947; a full page advt. is to cost no more than 2 pounds 10 shillings and the list is distributed to each of our 800 plus subscribers.		14047	Advertisement	14047
A4217	21	12	1949	Documents	Letters Out	General Manager, Publicity Dept., State Bank of Victoria, Melbourne.	letter asking bank if they are willing to advertise in our list of additions to the library for 1949, the cost will be 2 pounds ten shillings for a full page advertisement; the catalogue will be on the same line as the previous issue; a copy of which will be sent under seperate cover.		14047	Advertisement	14047
A4218	21	12	1949	Documents	Letters Out	The Director, Council of Adult Education, 527 Collins Street, Melbourne. C.1.	Next month we are printing our usual list of additions to the library for the year, are you interested in advertising, a full page advertisement would cost 2 pounds 10 shillings and the list is distributed to each of 900 plus subscribers; under seperate cover we are posting you a copy of last year's list.		14047	Advertisement	14047
A4219	31	12	1949	Documents	Letters In	W.G. Faulkner, Publicity officer, The State Savings Bank of Victoria, 139-153 Elizabeth Street, Melbourne, C.1.	letter enclosing copy for full page advertisement for insertion in the Library List of Additions; the block is forwarded under seperate cover.		14047	Advertisement	14047
A4220	21	02	1950	Documents	Correspondence	Publicity Dept., State Savings Bank of Victoria, Melbourne. C.1.	letter enclosing account for advertising in our new library list of books; under seperate cover we are forwarding your printer's block also a copy of the list containing your advertisement.		14047	Letters Out	14047
A4221	22	04	1948	Documents	Letters In	Mary Gedye, Victoria Street, Sebastopol.	letter applying for position of library assistant - with the qualications of college educated, intermediate standard, a knowledge of languages and has learnt elocution.		14047	Staff	14047
A4222	19	04	1948	Documents	Letters In	Valmai E. MacGregor, 14 Rodier Street, Ballarat East.	letter applying for position of library assistant with educational qualifications of Merit standard, her age is 18 years and she loves books and has always wanted to work with them.		14047	Staff	14047
A4223	20	04	1948	Documents	Letters In	Moira Hennessy, Exchange Hotel, Sebastopol.	letter applying for position of library assistant, Moira is 19 years of age, and was employed for 12 months at Swains Library, Sydney, copy of reference enclosed. Moira was educated to Leaving Standard and obtained Honours in Grade 2 Art of Speech.		14047	Staff	14047
A4224	01	09	1948	Documents	Newspaper Items	Ballarat Mechanics Institute	Copy of BMI's Particulars of Duties, etc. of Female Junior Assistant for which applications are returnable on 7th September, 1948 with a newspaper cut -out of the advertisement dated 1st September, 1948 attached.		14047	Advertisement	14047
A4225	05	05	1948	Documents	Certificate	Australian Consolidated Commonwealth Government Inscribed Stock, Melbourne.	Stock Certificate No. 98 - certifying that two thousand one hundred pounds of Inscribed Stock is inscribed in the name of The Ballaarat Mechanics Institute dated the 30th April, 1948.		14047	Accounts	14047
A4226	28	09	1948	Documents	Letters In	Kathleen Anderson, Ercildoune, Burrumbeet.	letter enclosing cheque for one pound seven shillings and six pence for subscription for current year to the library; please advise what is owing for freight. Betty, her daughter is very interested in books and is anxiously awaiting to get on with her schooling to take up library work as her career; and she thanks Mr. Batten for been so kind to the girls when they visit the library.		14047	Subscriptions	14047
A4227	02	10	1948	Documents	Letters Out	Mrs. E.S. Anderson, "Ercildoune", Burrumbeet.	letter thanking for renewal of subscription for year ending June, 1949, enclosing account for 5 shillings for freight costs and Mr. Batten would be very pleased and willing to help Betty in any possible way when she is ready to take up library work.		14047	Receipt	14047
A4228	16	8	1948	Documents	Letters In	The Christian Herald Co, Ltd, 4 Western Esplanade, Portslade, Brighton,Sussex	Replying that regulations do not allow them to send gratis supplies of newspaper, and advising subscription rates for the Christian Herald.		14047	Donations	14047
A4229				Documents	Letters In	Jean King, Ballarat	Advising that she had been unable to pay her subscription as she is housebound. forwarded 10/- off account		14047	Subscriptions	14047
A4230	13	04	1948	Documents	Invoices	To: Jean King, C/ Mr T.E. Scott, Scotsburn	Advising that subscription is due, and that matter will be placed in hands of solicitor if not paid.		14047	Subscriptions	14047
A4231	4	5	1948	Documents	Letters Out	To: Mother Angela	Advising that Miss E. Morris of Raglan St has enrolled her as a member, and offering to forward books to her. Also advised that Patricia Kelly, a past pupil of her college joined the staff of mechanic's Institute last week		14047	Subscriptions	14047
A4232	8	9	1948	Documents	Letters Out	The Manager, Britannia Pictures, Ballarat	Approving Mr Jelbart's request that he make renovations to the theatre at his own expense		14047	Britannia	14047
A4233	8	9	1948	Documents	Letters In	The Manager, Britannia Pictures, Ballarat	Request that he be allowed to make renovations to the theatre at his own expense		14047	Britannia	14047
A4234	26	3	1947	Documents	Letters Out	Mrs J. M. Dunstan, 100 Humffray St, Ballarat	Advising that legal proceedings would be started if she did not return the two outstanding books. Advised also that Miss Knights had called twice to collec the books and no one was home		14047	Books	14047
A4235	17	1	1948	Documents	Letters In	J.K. Moir, Box 1663, GPO, Elizabeth St, Melbourne	Requesting information on books in collection for a revision of Miller's Australain Literature Guide. None of the books available in Ballarat Public Libraries		14047	Books	14047
A4236	16	8	1938	Documents	Letters Out	Messrs F.S., J.E. & G.E. Jelbart & Charles Gemmola, C/- F. S. Jelbart, 413 Mair St, Ballarat	Setting out terms for new rental from 1/11/1938		14047	Britannia lease	14047
A4237	17	9	1948	Documents	Notes	Memorandum of Association, Ballaarat Mechanics Institute	Draft of Memorandum of Association		14047	Memorandum	14047
A4238	3	12	1948	Documents	Letters In	Donaldson Robinson, Ballarat and District Caledonian Society "Wyuna", 1328 Sturt St Ballarat	Requesting permission to erect a notice on the architrave above door of the Lecture room, advertising the Society's meeting at the Instutute the fourth Wednesday in each month.		14047	Wall advertising	14047
A4239	3	12	1948	Documents	Letters Out	Donald Robinson, Ballarat and District Caledonian Society "Wyuna", 1328 Sturt St Ballarat	Refusing permission to erect a notice advertising the Society's meetings at the Instutute, but offering to affix a sign on the door of meeting room on day of meeting only		14047	Wall advertising	14047
A4240	9	12	1948	Documents	Letters Out	National Paper Co Pty Ltd, 234 Bank st, South Melbourne	Requesting quote for supply of half gross of Safex interleaved paper and also for sample		14047	Quote/Tender	14047
A4241	10	12	1948	Documents	Letters In	National Paper Co Pty Ltd, 234 Bank st, South Melbourne	Quoting for supply of one gross of Safex interleaved paper at 125/6 nett		14047	Quote/Tender	14047
A4242	13	12	1948	Documents	Letters Out	National Paper Co Pty Ltd, 234 Bank St, South Melbourne	Suggesting that quote received was for one gross of toilet paper and not paper towels as desired.		14047	Quote/Tender	14047
A4243	4	1	1948	Documents	Correspondence	Messrs J.H. Hendrickson & Sons, Firewood Contractors , Talbot	Requesting quotation for supply of 20 tons of one foot grey box firewood and 10 tones on 2 feet		14047	Letters Out	14047
A4244	4	1	1948	Documents	Letters Out	Messrs J.H. Hendrickson & Sons, Firewood Contractors , Talbot	Requesting quotation for supply of 20 tons of one foot grey box firewood and 10 tones on 2 feet		14047	Quote/Tender	14047
A4245	4	1	1948	Documents	Letters In	Messrs J.H. Hendrickson & Sons, Firewood Contractors , Talbot	Submitting quotation for supply of 20 tons of one foot grey box firewood and 10 tones on 2 feet		14047	Quote/Tender	14047
A4246				Documents	Letters In	Chisholm & Plover.	Submitting quotation for supply of two foot firewood at 40/ per ton either in 8 or 16 ton loads		14047	Quote/Tender	14047
A4247	10	6	1948	Documents	Letters In	Public Libtrary of Victoria, Melbourne	Advising that Mr. W. J. Clarke of Beaufort had written to the Public Library requesting a copy of Articles of Constitution of a Mechanics Institute. The library had suggested that he contact Ballarat Institute		14047	Constitution (Rules)	14047
A4248	18	6	1948	Documents	Letters In	W. J. Clarke, Niel St , Beaufort	Requesting a copy of the Constitution of the Mechanics Institute and any information on history of same, as he is minute secretary of Beaufort		14047	Constitution (Rules)	14047
A4249	19	5	1948	Documents	Membership Records	Nomination of Office Bearers 24 May 1948	Edgar R. Bearup - President		14047	Records	14047
A4250	19	5	1948	Documents	Membership Records	Nomination of Office Bearers 24 May 1948	D.B. Tunbridge - Vice President		14047	Records	14047
A4251	19	5	1948	Documents	Membership Records	Nomination of Office Bearers 24 May 1948	William B. G. Macdonald - Vice President		14047	Records	14047
A4252	19	5	1948	Documents	Membership Records	Nomination of Office Bearers 24 May 1948	W. J. K. Dunstan - Treasurer		14047	Records	14047
A4253	19	5	1948	Documents	Membership Records	Nomination of Office Bearers 24 May 1948	C.H.G. Anderson - Member of Committee		14047	Records	14047
A4254	19	5	1948	Documents	Membership Records	Nomination of Office Bearers 24 May 1948	Robert J Cooke - Member of Committee		14047	Records	14047
A4255	19	5	1948	Documents	Membership Records	Nomination of Office Bearers 24 May 1948	Edmund C. Doepel - Member of Committee		14047	Records	14047
A4256	19	5	1948	Documents	Membership Records	Nomination of Office Bearers 24 May 1948	A. C. Hamilton - Member of Committee		14047	Records	14047
A4257	19	5	1948	Documents	Membership Records	Nomination of Office Bearers 24 May 1948	Dr. J. R. Pound - Member of Committee		14047	Records	14047
A4258	19	5	1948	Documents	Membership Records	Nomination of Office Bearers 24 May 1948	Nathan F. Spielvogel - Member of Committee		14047	Records	14047
A4259	19	5	1948	Documents	Membership Records	Nomination of Office Bearers 24 May 1948	Andrew K. Miller - Auditor		14047	Records	14047
A4260	19	5	1948	Documents	Membership Records	Nomination of Office Bearers 24 May 1948	Victor W. Long - Auditor		14047	Records	14047
A4261	22	6	1948	Documents	Letters Out	V. Buckley Esq F.R.G.S., "Stebonheath", Burnham, Bucks Englad	Thanking him for donation of books (listed) , and also stating how Mr. Buckley's mother had also retained an interest in Ballarat. She had presented a framed photograph taken from " Lake Michigan" of the landing of the Anzacs at Gallipoli in 1915 - now hanging in the newspaper reading-room.		14047	Donations	14047
A4262	04	05	1948	Documents	Invoices	Farrow Falcon Press, 226-230 Lonsdale Place, Melbourne C.1	Invoice / receipt for 1 metal dater - 1 pound 1/6d.		14047	Receipt	14047
A4263	04	05	1948	Documents	Letters In	J. Baldwin, Farrow Falcon Press, 226-230 Lonsdale Place, Melbourne	Thanks for order of staples and dater. The paste will be delayed for one week.		14047	Library	14047
A4264	31	03	1948	Documents	Letters In	C. Rossini, Queensland Newspapers Pty Ltd, The Courier-Mail, Brisbane	Thanks for subscription. Will send the Wises P. O. Directory of 1945 in exchange for your directory of that year. Query about the spelling of Ballarat.		14047	Subscriptions	14047
A4265	06	04	1948	Documents	Letters Out	Queensland Newspapers Pty Ltd, G.P.O. Box 1308, Brisbane	Sending the 1945 directory as requested. Include a memo from the local historical society about the correct spelling of Ballarat.		14047	Library	14047
A4266	12	11	1948	Documents	Letters In	Ernest Clark, Australian Institute of Librarians, c/o University of Tasmania, Hobart	Thanks for replying to the questionnaire. Enclose a copy of the Committee's report.		14047	Library	14047
A4267	12	11	1948	Documents	Letters In	Australian Institute of Librarians	Extract from Minutes of the Council for 1947/8, sub-section 14: Central Cataloguing and Book Buying. Also detailed description of the Dewey System		14047	Letters In	14047
A4268	-	07	1948	Documents	Notices	J. A. Fealy, Australian Institute of Librarians, Melbourne	Notice of a meeting of the Sub-Committee of Technical Meetings and the Annual General Meeting.		14047	Library	14047
A4269	-	-	1948	Documents	Notices	Australian Institute of Librarians, Melbourne	Nomination slip for members of Committee.		14047	Library	14047
A4270	16	07	1948	Documents	Notices	Mavis N. Palmer, Australian Institute of Librarians, c/o Public Library of NSW, Macquarie Street, Sydney	Notification of conditions for Travelling Grants for Librarians.		14047	Library	14047
A4271	-	-	----	Documents	Reports	Cowper, Murphy & Associates	Page 3 (only) of a report on proposed changes to the theatre, considering Public Health requirements and cost.		14047	Buildings	14047
A4272	30	07	1948	Documents	Letters In	Phyllis M. Corner, Australian Institute of Librarians, c\o Public Library of NSW, Macquarie Street, Sydney	Reply to letter concerning Examination and Certification. All people presenting for the examination must have matriculated or gained a Leaving Certificate.		14047	Library	14047
A4273	-	07	1948	Documents	Notices	Library Association of Victoria	Notice of Annual General Meeting and attached nomination slip.		14047	Library	14047
A4274	28	07	1948	Documents	Letters In	J. Baldwin, Farrow Falcon Press, 224-230 Lonsdale Place, Melbourne	Still trying to secure a larger Self-Inking metal dater.		14047	Library	14047
A4275	27	06	1949	Documents	Agreements	J.P. Jelbart, Britannia Pictures, Ballarat	Acknowledgement of having received copy of Supplemental Agreement extending lease of theatre.		14047	Britannia lease	14047
A4276	13	08	1949	Documents	Letters In	F.S. Jelbart, Britannia Pictures, Ballarat	Hand written copy of request for longer and more secure lease. At the moment future planning is being hindered.		14047	Britannia lease	14047
A4277	-	-	1949	Documents	Notes		Note relating to the lease held by Britannia Pictures since 1934.		14047	Britannia lease	14047
A4278	19	10	1949	Documents	Letters Out	Cuthbert, Morrow, Must & Shaw, Ballarat	Request to prepare a new lease for J. Jelbart. Note that the agreement allows the display of an electric sign.		14047	Britannia lease	14047
A4279	23	05	1949	Documents	Records	BMI, Meeting of Committee	Agenda for Meeting of Committee with added handwritten notes.		14047	Meetings	14047
A4280	20	06	1949	Documents	Reports	BMI, Extraordinary General Meeting	Minutes of Extraordinary General Meeting concerning financial matters.		14047	Meetings	14047
A4281	05	05	1949	Documents	Notice	H. C. Batten, Ballarat	Notice of 90th General Meeting of BMI		14047	Meetings	14047
A4282	24	05	1949	Documents	Notices	H. C. Batten, Ballarat	Printed notice of forthcoming Extraordinary General Meeting 20th June 1949.		14047	Advertisement	14047
A4283	20	10	1949	Documents	Records	The Western Australian Insurance Company Limited, 93-95 Queen Street, Melbourne	Fire insurance Cover Note for three thousand pounds - one year		14047	Insurance	14047
A4284	03	05	1949	Documents	Letters In	Olwen Morgan, Bryn Derw, Scott Parade, Ballarat	Letter of thanks concerning the death of her father.		14047	Committees	14047
A4285	27	10	1949	Documents	Letters In	Gordon & Gotch, 511-515, Lt Collins St, Melbourne	Reply to enquiry about cost of Encyclopaedia Britannica and Websters Twentieth Century Dictionary.		14047	Library	14047
A4286	06	06	1949	Documents	Letters In	Ann Turner, 22 Chesterfield Avenue, Malvern S.E.4, Melbourne	Request for information regarding "Adult Education in the City of Ballarat in the Nineteenth Century" for her Bachelor of Education degree at the University of Melbourne.		14047	Lectures and classes	14047
A4287	11	07	1949	Documents	Letters In	Ann Turner, 22 Chesterfield Avenue, Malvern S.E.4, Melbourne	Letter of appreciation regarding information provided for her study into Adult Education.		14047	Lectures and classes	14047
A4288	27	09	1949	Documents	Letters In	A.R. Carter, per Manager, The Advertiser, Box 392, GPO Adelaide	Thank you for remittance to subscribe to "The Chronicle", and advising that the old copy of the S.A. Directory has been forwarded with their compliments.		14047	Subscriptions	14047
A4289	28	09	1949	Documents	Letters Out	The Manager, Advertiser Newspapers Ltd., Box 392, GPO, Adelaide	Thank you for donation of Sands & McDougall's directory of South Australia for 1947.		14047	Library	14047
A4290	19	07	1949	Documents	Letters Out	Mr Fred T. Davies, Eureka Street, Ballarat	Thanks and receipt for rental of electric sign to 31st August, 1950. Also asking for an agreement to be prepared to renew the arrangement for another five years.		14047	Buildings	14047
A4291	02	09	1949	Documents	Letters In	Fred T. Davies, Baker and Pastrycook, 47 Eureka Street, Ballarat	Enclosing two copies of agreement regarding "Neon Sign" on building.		14047	Buildings	14047
A4292	05	06	1946	Documents	Agreements	Robur Tea Company Limited	A signed agreement between the BMI and the Robur Tea Company regarding the painted sign advertising "Robur Tea" on the eastern side wall of the Institute building.		14047	Wall advertising	14047
A4293	26	07	1949	Documents	Letters In	Advertising Manager, Robur Tea Company Ltd., 28-34 Clarendon Street, South Melbourne, S.C.5	Enclosing a copy of the agreement to renew the rental on the wall sign, and asking that it be signed and returned prior to payment.		14047	Wall advertising	14047
A4294	28	07	1949	Documents	Letters Out	The Manager, Robur Tea Company Ltd., South Melbourne S.C.5	Thank you for letter, and returning signed, renewed contract for further three years.		14047	Wall advertising	14047
A4295	11	10	1949	Documents	Notes		Notes for Finance Committee's Meeting, 11th October, 1949 regarding "Subscriptions".		14047	Committees	14047
A4296	09	06	1949	Documents	Letters In	N.A. Crouch, Accountant, M.B. John Limited, PO Box 214, Ballarat	Acknowledgment of receipt for final rental payment on rooms for their Social Club. They enclose the tenancy agreement to enable the Postal Institute to take over the lease.		14047	Room booking	14047
A4297	09	08	1949	Documents	Letters In	Manager, State Electricity Commission of Victoria, PO Box 110, Ballarat	Advising that at present, shortages of material make it impracticable to provide A.C. to the BMI.		14047	Buildings	14047
A4298	27	07	1949	Documents	Letters Out	The Manager, State Electricity Commission, Ballarat Branch	Thank you for letter reporting the inadequacy of lighting. Asking to be informed when the supply can be converted to allow fluorescent lighting to be installed.		14047	Buildings	14047
A4299	16	09	1949	Documents	Letters In	Doepel Lilley & Taylor, The National Mutual Life Association of Australasia Limited, Corner of Sturt & Lydiard Streets, Ballarat	Re Policy No. 893537 F.M.P. Kelly, please complete receipt and return.		14047	Insurance	14047
A4300	20	07	1949	Documents	Letters In	Mrs Elsie Orr, Mozart, Queens Road, Clayfield, Brisbane	Having discovered a letter from her late father, she enquires after his Will which he mentions being at the BMI for "safe keeping". Her father's name was Mr Harry Cherry.		14047	Committees	14047
A4301	13	07	1949	Documents	Letters Out	Mr W.E. Lee, Hon. Secretary, Ballarat Branch of the Australian Postal Institute, P.O. Ballarat	Enclosing copies of the tenancy agreement for second floor premises, asking that they be signed and returned.		14047	Room booking	14047
A4302	15	11	1949	Documents	Letters In	Andrew Miller & V.W. Lang, Auditors, Stebonheath, 401 Clarendon Street, Ballarat	Advising that the books and accounts of the BMI have been audited, and are correct and in good order. The audit was for the half year ended 31st October, 1949.		14047	Accounts	14047
A4303	18	01	1949	Documents	Letters In	T.G. Faull, Faull's Footwear, 20 and 22 Bridge Street, Ballarat	Enclosing cheque for subscription to date and asking that said subscription be cancelled due to inability to read at night.		14047	Membership	14047
A4304	30	12	1949	Documents	Letters In	A.F.Faull, 330 Wendouree Parade, Ballarat	Enclosing cheque for subscription for current year and returning three books. Also asking that his name be withdrawn from membership list due to the pressure of business.		14047	Subscriptions	14047
A4305	01	10	1948	Documents	Letters In	The Western Australian Insurance Co. Ltd., Victorian Branch, National Trustees Building 93-95 Queen Street, Melbourne C1	refers to letter to Mr. N. Spielvogel granting additional storage of Nitrose Cellulose film for 3 months ending 1st January 1949 as agreed by Companies & Cinamatograph Exhibitors Association pending decision by Public Health Department and advising that after this date fresh application must be made.		14047	Insurance	14047
A4306	01	10	1948	Documents	Letters In	The Western Australian Insurance Co. Ltd. Victorian Branch, National Trustees Building, 93-95 Queen Street Melbourne	advising that at the expiration of 3 months fresh application will need to be made for insurance of Nitro Cellulose film at Picture Theatre at Mechanics Institute		14047	Insurance	14047
A4307	17	02	1949	Documents	Letters Out	Messrs. Doepel Lilley & Taylor, District Representatives, Commercial Union Assurance CO. Ltd., Ballarat.	advising that insurance for storage of Nitro Cellulose film fully covered until April 1949		14047	Insurance	14047
A4308	24	02	1949	Documents	Letters In	The Western Australian Insurance Co. Ltd. Victorian Branch 93-95 Queen Street, Melbourne C!	in reply to request from Mechanics Institute Mr. Spielvogel granted further extension of cover for storage of film until 30th April 1949.		14047	Insurance	14047
A4309	30	10	1948	Documents	Letters In	Doepel Lilley & Taylor Cnr. Sturt & Lydiard Streets, Ballarat as representatives for Commercial Assurance Co. Ltd. 409-411 Collins Street, Melbourne C1	advises that further period of dispensation of three months to 31st January 1949 granted whilst awaiting decision of Department of Public Health in relation to storage of Nitrose Cellulose Film		14047	Insurance	14047
A4310	14	02	1949	Documents	Letters In	Doepel Lilley & Taylor, Cnr. Sturt & Lydiard Streets, Ballarat as representatives for Commercial Union Assurance Co. Ltd.	advising that Department of Health not reached decision for relaxation of existing requirements for storage of Nitrose Cellulose films hence dispensation has been granted until 30th April 1949.		14047	Insurance	14047
A4311				Documents	Letters Out	The Manager, Commercial Union Insurance Co.	seeking confirmation of cover held in relation to Fire Insurance Policy 15141621, 132998312, 16217762		14047	Insurance	14047
A4312	15	09	1948	Documents	Letters In	Doepel Lilley & Taylor , Cnr. Sturt & Lydiard Streets, Ballarat as representatives for Commercial Union Assurance Co. Ltd.	advising that matter under discussion with the authorities.		14047	Insurance	14047
A4313	16	09	1948	Documents	Letters In	F. R. McDougall, Manager, Atlas Assurance Co. Ltd., 406 Collins Street, Melbourne C1	advising allowance of breach of Association rules pending further advice		14047	Insurance	14047
A4314	10	06	1949	Documents	Letters In	The Western Australian Insurance Co. Ltd., National Trustees Building, 93-95 Queen Street, Melbourne C1.	advising grant of further extension of cover to 31st July 1949 or storage of Nitro Cellulose films		14047	Insurance	14047
A4315	09	08	1949	Documents	Letters In	Doepel Lilley & Taylor, Cnr. Sturt & Lydiard Streets, Ballarat as reps for Commercial Union Assurance Co. Ltd.	enclosing provisional Fire Cover note No. 5631 for 2500 pounds.		14047	Insurance	14047
A4316	10	08	1949	Documents	Letters In	The Western Australian Insurance Co. Ltd. Victorian Branch, National Trustees building 93-95 Queen Street, Melbourne C1	advising of issue of additional cover for 2500 pounds covering building and contents at Ballarat Mechanics Institute		14047	Insurance	14047
A4317	12	08	1949	Documents	Letters In	Atlas Assurance Co. Ltd., Atlas Building 406 Collins Street, Melbourne.	enclosing letter of permission to allow certain breaches with reference to Policy No. 9151744, Ballarat Mechanics Institute.		14047	Insurance	14047
A4318	12	08	1949	Documents	Letters In	Atlas Assurance Co. Ltd., Atlas Building, 406 Collins Street, Melbourne C1	allowing breaches of Policy No. 9151744 until 12th November 1949		14047	Insurance	14047
A4319	11	08	1949	Documents	Agreements	Atlas Assurance Co. Ltd. Atlas Building, 406 Collins Street, Melbourne. C1	Cover Note No. 72389 issued to Ballarat Mechanics Institute for 4800 pounds covering Fire damage to building as per Policy 9151744 pending endorsement re increases.		14047	Insurance	14047
A4320	19	08	1949	Documents	Agreements	The Western Australian Insurance Co. Ltd., National Trustees Building, 93-95 Queen Street, Melbourne C.1.	enclosing cover Note No. v/49624 for 1250 pounds for Building, Library and Office 117/121 Sturt Street, Ballarat subject to pending endorsement of Policy No. V/F 111769 increasing amounts from 1500 pounds to 2750 pounds to cover Building 2500 pounds fixtures and fittings 250 pounds		14047	Insurance	14047
A4321	19	08	1949	Documents	Agreements	The Western Australian Insurance Co. Ltd., National Trustees Building, 93-95 Queen Street, Melbourne C1.	Cover Note V/49625 for 1250 pounds for Fire Damage to Ballarat Mechanics Institute Theatre and shops 113/121 Sturt Street Ballarat pending endorsement of Policy No. V/F112789 increasing from 1100 pounds to 2350 pounds		14047	Insurance	14047
A4322	11	09	1949	Documents	Agreements	Atlas Assurance Co. Ltd. Victorian Branch, 406 Collins Street, Melbourne C1	extension of Provisional Cover Note No. 24469 to extend cover Note 72389 for 4800 pounds until 11/10/1949		14047	Insurance	14047
A4323				Documents	Letters In	Marion G. Smith, 315 Drummond Street South, Ballarat.	wanting to buy book now retired from circulation by Kathleen Morris		14047	Books	14047
A4324	21	01	1949	Documents	Letters Out	Miss M. Smith, 315 Drummond Street South, Ballarat	expressing thanks for donation of Readers Digests		14047	Donations	14047
A4325	20	12	1892	Documents	Letters In	Nathan F. Spielvogel.	letter written on behalf of Committee of BMI's Chess Club asking for the loan of the Class Room for the night on the 28th for the purpose of playing a match; the Chess Club will also allow any member to be present as a spectator acceding to the answer of the Committee.		14047	Room booking	14047
A4326	02	12	1892	Documents	Letters In	Nathan F. Spielvogel, Hon. Sec.	letter written on behalf of BMI's Chess Club stating that a deputation consisting of the officers of the club will wait upon the Committee of BMI for the purpose of soliciting the use of a room for playing matches on Monday evening December 12.		14047	Room booking	14047
A4327		12	1892	Documents	Letters Out	letter written by Mr. Batten [on back of BMI's Subscription Notice to Members} to Nathan F. Spielvogel.	letter advising Chess Club Committee that the Committee of BMI cannot set apart any portion of the Institute for the exclusive use of any section of the members, however, in the event of your playing matches with any other Chess Clubs; with your application made formally to Mr. Batten the disposal of the Class Room [unless otherwise engaged] will be at your disposal with the condition that any member of the Institute has the right to be present as a spectator.		14047	Room booking	14047
A4328	11	11	1892	Documents	Letters In	Thos. Gordon Abbott, Hon. Secretary, Harrow Free Library.	letter asking if the "Sydney Bulletin" is taken by the Institute.		14047	Library	14047
A4329	10	11	1892	Documents	Memorandum	Daily Telegraph Newspaper Company [Limited], King Street, Sydney.	memorandum advising subscription with postage to the Daily Telegraph has expired as Mr. Batten had surmised, Daily Telegraph had advised some time earlier subscription was due; and on receiving no reply, cancelled, regret misunderstanding; have resumed sending paper; receipt enclosed to July 1, 1893.		14047	Subscriptions	14047
A4330	10	11	1892	Documents	Telegram	C. Barton, Eldon Chrs, Shooting Stars Co., Adelaide.	telegram requesting booking for Dec, 30 and 31, and Jan. 2, if not available hand telegram to other Hall.		14047	Hall booking	14047
A4331	08	11	1892	Documents	Letters In	Wm. Downie	letter advising that 12 months previously the Institute had been advised to discontinue the subscription on behalf of the late Mrs. Downie [who was seriously ill at the time] so therefore under these circumstances does not feel indebted to the account sent today.		14047	Subscriptions	14047
A4332	31	10	1892	Documents	Memorandum	E. Sanger, Secretary, Sandhurst Mechanics' Institute & Free Library.	Memo advising of advertisement of competition in your local paper and also stating that the programmes can be obtained at the BMI; has posted same and could you please oblige by placing them on the library counter.		14047	Advertisement	14047
A4333	06	10	1892	Documents	Letters In	Tom Slack, Warrenheip.	letter apologising for being behind in his payment, will send cheque for full amount early November.		14047	Accounts	14047
A4334	16	09	1892	Documents	Letters In	Isidore Norman, Business Manager for The Monteith Burlesque Coy., 167 Dandenong Road, Windsor.	letter requesting information if Theatre is vacant, if not, when, rental per week, seating accomodation, the name of last Company who appeared and any other particulars.		14047	Hall booking	14047
A4335	12	09	1892	Documents	Letters In	J.M. Rickett and Chas. Mitchell, Ballarat.	letter advising that a number of members of the Institute who patronise the Billard Room are anxious to hold a tournament of players and have requested the writers to apply to you for a trophy from the funds of the Institute to supplement the amount subscribed by players taking part in the games.		14047	Donations	14047
A4336	27	9	1892	Documents	Letters In	Hugo Fischer,Sans Souci, Ryrie St, Geelong	Enquiring about availability of hall for a lectures by Dr. Ryder		14047	Hall booking	14047
A4337	29	09	1892	Documents	Letters In	Hugo Fischer, Sans Souci, Ryrie Street, Geelong	Requesting information re seating capacity in Hall		14047	Hall booking	14047
A4338	27	9	1892	Documents	Letters In	Hugo Fischer,Sans Souci, Ryrie St, Geelong - four letters	Two letters enquiring about availability of hall for a lectures by Dr. Ryder and forwarding a deposit		14047	Hall booking	14047
A4339	239	9	1892	Documents	Memorandum	The Mercury and Tasmanian Mail Offices, MacquarieSt , Hobart - Davies Bros	Advising that, as a result of proliferation of free papers and increase in postage rates, changes to distribution will be required		14047	Accounts	14047
A4340	12	9	1892	Documents	Memorandum	John E. Bennett, Secretary, Mechanics Institute, Geelong	Asking for list of Musical Societies in Ballarat		14047	Committees	14047
A4341	10	9	1892	Documents	Letters In	D. Walker	Asking to be removed from list of subscribers at expiration of subscription		14047	Membership	14047
A4342	6	9	1892	Documents	Letters In	J.C.G. Mackay, Commercial Bank of Australia Ltd, Ballarat - three letters	Three letters regarding subscription and dispute over same		14047	Subscriptions	14047
A4343	6	9	1892	Documents	Memorandum	W. T. Edwards, Daylesford Advocate, Howe Street	Advising that the Daylesford Advocate has been sold and Mechanics Institutes have been removed from free list		14047	Subscriptions	14047
A4344	14	11	1892	Documents	Letters In	W. H. Keast, Brougham St Ballarat	Regarding dispute over subscription		14047	Subscriptions	14047
A4345	14	10	1892	Documents	Memorandum	G.B. Bayliss, Mercury and Tasmanian Mail Offices, Macquarie St ,Hobart	Apologising for problems over billing		14047	Accounts	14047
A4346	2	11	1892	Documents	Letters In	J.P. Atkinson, Prentice St, Elsternwick	Advising that he had published the "Eureka Stockade" by Carbonia Raffaello about 38 years previously. It was now out of print but he had two copies left which he was willing to sell. He offered one to the Institute for $1.1.0 and would provide a page of the manuscript in the author's handwriting.		14047	Books	14047
A4347	9	12	1892	Documents	Letters In	Edw. P Dale, 56 Webster St	Enclosing copies of syllabus and brochure on University Extension Lectures		14047	Lectures and classes	14047
A4348	23	8	1892	Documents	Memorandum	Fred Martin, Horsham Times, Horsham	Asking that the Institute use a new heading for The Horsham Times on its stand now that it has been exchanged with Inglewood Advertiser		14047	Advertisement	14047
A4349	22	8	1892	Documents	Letters In	Office of the Government Statist, Victoria	Urgent request for Return that should have been completed for 1891		14047	Statistics	14047
A4350	11	11	1892	Documents	Memorandum	R. S. Smythe	Offering services of Max O'Rell for a lecture(s) on "John Bull and His Island:		14047	Lectures and classes	14047
A4351	14	11	1892	Documents	Reports	Samuel Warr and I. J. Spillman	Audited books to31/10/1892 and found them to be correct		14047	Accounts	14047
A4352	16	07	1879	Documents	Letters Out	R.E.L. Williams, Scenic Artist, Princess Theatre, Sandhurst	Reply to letter of 13th inst., Committee will not require his services to paint scenery.		14047	Fixtures & Fittings	14047
A4353	01	11	1892	Documents	Letters In	Hugo Fischer	Asking that bones used by Dr. Ryder be allowed to stay in the Hall a few days longer		14047	Lectures and classes	14047
A4354	20	10	1892	Documents	Letters In	Mary Gatliff, 13 Errard St, North	Advising that she wished to donate to the Library some of her late father's books rather than have them auctioned. These included Life and Times of Sir Robert Peel in 4 volumes and 2 volumes of the original Home Day and Year Book		14047	Donations	14047
A4355	25	7	1892	Documents	Letters In	F. Bechtold & co, 74 Swanston St and Queens Walk, Melbourne	Complaining that the shop next to theirs in the Mechanics Building is selling flowers (presumably in competition) and calling on Mr. Batten's sense of justice		14047	Office Rentals	14047
A4356	14	5	1892	Documents	Letters In	L and H. Ross, Snowy River Mail, Orbost	Complaining that a gentleman from Ballarat had paid postage to enable the Snowy River Mail to be forwarded to Ballarat Mechanics free of charge, so he could read it. However it has never appeared in the Library		14047	Library	14047
A4357	12	2	1892	Documents	Letters In	A. C. Kessell	Asking that his rent be reduced to 7/6 as a personal favour as he has had considerable problems - if not he will have to shift to a cheaper office		14047	Office Rentals	14047
A4358	11	5	1892	Documents	Letters In	J Sayor, London Chartered Bank, Geeelong	Enquiring, on behalf of the Council of Gordon Technical College, about incorporation under the Companies Act , as he believed that the Institute has availed of the facility.		14047	Letters In	14047
A4359	05	01	1891	Documents	Invoices	Mr Morrell	Account for rent for nine pounds fifteen shillings.		14047	Office Rentals	14047
A4360	10	01	1891	Documents	Letters In	F. Morrell, 55 Sturt Street, Ballarat	The rent needed to be sent to Maryborough to be passed by Morrell's brother. It will arrive for certain by Monday.		14047	Accounts	14047
A4361	12	01	1891	Documents	Letters In	The Union Bank of Australia Limited	Notification that a cheque for four pounds nine shillings on the Bank of Asia, Ballarat has been dishonoured.		14047	Accounts	14047
A4362	22	01	1891	Documents	Memorandum	Henry Bannister, Geelong	Please send marbles at once. Needs confirmation that the numbers are correct and that no number above 10,000 is possible.		14047	Art Union	14047
A4363	11	02	1891	Documents	Letters In	Mr Morrell, 55 Sturt St, Ballarat	Enclose cheque for rent and apologise for delay, as accounts need to be forwarded through Maryborough for signing.		14047	Accounts	14047
A4364	20	02	1891	Documents	Membership Records (unbound)	W. H. Batten, BMI	Drawing attention to the new rules, and asking to sign on as legal member.		14047	Constitution (Rules)	14047
A4365	25	02	1891	Documents	Notices	Charles Henry Taylor, Federal Hotel, Fremantle, West Australia	Legal caution about performing "Never Despair" without authorisation.		14047	Concert performances	14047
A4366	05	03	1891	Documents	Letters In	Jas. M. M. Muir, A.M.P. Assurance Society, Collins St, Melbourne	Request to be supplied with the Lancet for this year, beginning January.		14047	Subscriptions	14047
A4367	11	03	1891	Documents	Letters In	R. H. Martin, Glenloth Post Office	Request for a copy of the rules of the Mechanics' Institute.		14047	Constitution (Rules)	14047
A4368	14	03	1891	Documents	Letters In	W. Wathen, Mechanics Institute, Launceston, Tasmania	Planning to set up a billiards room, and requests a copy of the rules relating to the Billiard Room.		14047	Constitution (Rules)	14047
A4369	16	03	1891	Documents	Letters In	W. H. Kretchmar, Secretary, Mechanics' Institute, Mordialloc	Request for a copy of the Rules and Regulations for the Business and Management of the Institute.		14047	Constitution (Rules)	14047
A4370	17	03	1891	Documents	Letters In	H. Morrell, 55 Sturt St, Ballarat	Notification that the account for rent has been forwarded through Maryborough.		14047	Accounts	14047
A4371	03	04	1891	Documents	Letters In	W. F. Wathen,Machanics Insitute, Launceston, Tasmania	Thanks for sending information about billiards. Now requests information about fixing the tables firmly to the floor in an upper room. Would also like a copy of the last Report.		14047	Reports	14047
A4372	06	04	1891	Documents	Letters In	C. S. Benoit, Ballarat	Encloses a cheque for five pounds eight shillings for 3 weeks rent in advance. In future the rent will be paid by himself, Mr Murray or Mr Abbot,		14047	Accounts	14047
A4373	15	04	1891	Documents	Letters In	John Wilson, Ballarat Trades and Labor Council	Request to use the marbles used for the drawing of the Art Union.		14047	Art Union	14047
A4374	17	04	1891	Documents	Letters In	W. H. Kretchmar, Mordialloc	Letter of thanks for sending copy of Rules.		14047	Constitution (Rules)	14047
A4375	18	04	1891	Documents	Letters In	Carlyle Smythe, Balwyn, Victoria	Request to book Hall for 3 nights for lectures		14047	Lectures and classes	14047
A4376	19	04	1891	Documents	Letters In	C. S. Benoit, 25 Talbot St Nth, Ballarat	Confirmation that the only people authorised to deal with Hall bookings are himself, Mr Murray or Mr Abbot. They have been associated with another group of Christians, but have had a falling out. They do not want to be deprived of the hall by another group.		14047	Hall booking	14047
A4377	20	04	1891	Documents	Letters In	R. G. Claxton, 4 Lydiard Street South, Ballarat	Recommendation of The Austral Automatic Gas Burner.		14047	Fixtures & Fittings	14047
A4378	20	04	1891	Documents	Pamphlets (Brochures)	Grange & Co, 183 Collins Street, Melbourne	Printed pamphlet advertising the Austral Automatic Gas Burner		14047	Fixtures & Fittings	14047
A4379	26	06	1879	Documents	Letters Out	Professor McCoy	enquiry whether he would be able to give a lecture to the Members of the Insitute during the winter season.		14047	Lecture booking	14047
A4380	29	04	1891	Documents	Letters In	Carlyle Smythe, Balwyn, Victoria	Encloses cheque for two pounds, as deposit for Hall booking for 3 evenings.		14047	Accounts	14047
A4381	29	04	1891	Documents	Memorandum	N. Williamson, Bank of Victoria Limited, Ballarat	Enclosed ten shillings as 6 months subscription.		14047	Subscriptions	14047
A4382	02	05	1891	Documents	Notices	The Union Bank of Australia Limited, Ballarat	Notice that the cheque for 11 pounds 5 shillings presented by Morrell Bros on the Bank of Asia, has been dishonored.		14047	Accounts	14047
A4383	09	05	1891	Documents	Correspondence	E. W. Nye. Forest Street, Bendigo	apologizing on son's behalf for not returning 'Text Book of Geology' borrowed on Oct. 9, 1980 and offering to purchase new copy if book not returned.		14047	Letters In	14047
A4384	11	05	1891	Documents	Letters In	Wm. Thomson, Mechanics Institute, Ballarat	applying for increase of salary		14047	Staff	14047
A4385	18	08	1891	Documents	Letters In	Sam. Montgomery, Secretary, Golden Square, Working Mans Club, Bendigo	seeking information on Billiard Tables and operation thereof as run by Ballarat Mechanics Institute		14047	Constitution (Rules)	14047
A4386	22	05	1891	Documents	Memorandum	J. W. Brewster, John MacLeod, Wholesale Grocer, Lydiard Street, Ballarat	requesting that matter be stood over until June 21st		14047	Committees	14047
A4387	26	05	1891	Documents	Letters In	John Law, The Halle Neruda Australian Concert Tour, English Pianoforte Depot, 137 Elizabeth Street, Melbourne	acknowledging receipt of reply to telegram requesting use of Hall for 'Halle' concert on Tuesday 16th June.		14047	Hall booking	14047
A4388	18	06	1891	Documents	Memorandum	Melville, Mullen & Slade, 262-264 Collins Street, Melbourne	draws attention to catalogue of Second hand Books and points out difference between this catalogue as distinct from catalogue of surplus books and assures Committee that any order placed will receive prompt attention		14047	Books	14047
A4389	20	06	1891	Documents	Letters In	H. W. Wickens, Managing Director, Judes Descriptive Musical Evenings, 3 Loch's Buildings, Collins Place, Melbourne.	requesting plan of hall with seating accommodation for proposed 'Entertainment' by Mr. Jude on July, 2, 3, and 4.		14047	Hall booking	14047
A4390	16	06	1891	Documents	Telegram	H. Wilkins, Exibition Theatre	confirming that will take Hall Wednesday, Thurdsay & Friday for Ten pounds		14047	Hall booking	14047
A4391	18	07	1891	Documents	Letters In	John B. Johns, Secretary, Ballarat Fire Brigade, Ballarat	requesting confirmation of advice given that two officers of Brigade be entitled to advantages of Life Membership by virtue of assistance given in by gone years and status of Officers whether Captain, Lieutenant, Secretary or Treasurer and to state such advantages.		14047	Membership	14047
A4392	28	07	1891	Documents	Agreements	Hugh Morrell, Morrell Bros., 55 Sturt Street, Ballarat	giving formal notice of vacation of premises and expressing thanks for courtesy extended and regretting termination of Agreement.		14047	Office Rentals	14047
A4393	30	07	1891	Documents	Letters In	Hugh Morrell,. Manager, Brown Brothers, Ballarat Branch, 55 Sturt Street, Balalrat.	refers to 2 rolls (50 yards) 45 inch wide coir matting left in store and offers to quit for below cost at 2/5 1/2d. per yard nett		14047	Fixtures & Fittings	14047
A4394	30	07	1891	Documents	Letters In	Hugh Morrell, Manager, Brown Bros. Ballarat Branch, 55 Sturt Street, Ballarat	accepting offer of 2/4 per yard for 100 yards of coir matting		14047	Fixtures & Fittings	14047
A4395	18	08	1891	Documents	Letters In	J. Williams, Bank of Victoria Ltd., Ballarat.	encloses 5/- payment 3 months subs. leaving 15/- to be paid at end of month and advises that stopped taking books until amount is paid.		14047	Subscriptions	14047
A4396	02	08	1891	Documents	Letters In	B. M. Holgate 74 Swanston Street, Melbourne, to Mr. Morrell.	seeking particulars of lease of premises recently vacated		14047	Office Rentals	14047
A4397	04	08	1891	Documents	Letters In	F. Bechtold, 74 Swanston Street and Queens Walk, Melbourne	advising that Mr. Bechtold will confer re shop on following morning.		14047	Office Rentals	14047
A4398	14	08	1891	Documents	Letters In	J. Drummond, Secretary, Mechanics Institute, Romsey.	requesting copy by-laws.		14047	Constitution (Rules)	14047
A4399	21	08	1891	Documents	Letters In	F. Bechtold, Ballarat	protesting to congregation of men at entrance to Institute which prevents access to his premises and begs influence with Committee or Police to have nuisance abated.		14047	Office Rentals	14047
A4400	21	08	1891	Documents	Letters In	M. Harris, Watchmaker & Jeweller, Mechanics Institute Building, Ballarat.	objecting to congregation of young fellows at entrance to business premises particularly on a Saturday night causing loss of business and states will be compelled to vacate premises if such objectionable practise continues.		14047	Office Rentals	14047
A4401	21	08	1891	Documents	Telegram	Professor Anderson, GPO Melbourne	asking lowest rent for 1 week or 3 nights including gas for entertainment commencing Septr. 5th or 12th		14047	Hall booking	14047
A4402	25	08	1891	Documents	Telegram	G. Auketell, Penhurst Hotel.	asking if Institute let on any occasion for boxing or wrestling purposes and if so what date.		14047	Hall booking	14047
A4403	25	08	1891	Documents	Letters In	Alcock & Co., Billiard Table Manufatory, 208, 210 and 212 Russell Street, Melbourne.	advising that men will be in Ballarat following week should Billiard Tables require attention.		14047	Fixtures & Fittings	14047
A4404	28	08	1891	Documents	Letters In	Harold Ashton, Federal Minstrels, Hamilton, C/0 E. B. Dancocks Casterton Hotel, Casterton.	enquiring if Hall available for few weeks from 12th September for performance of Federal Minstrels with request that rent be as low as possible.		14047	Hall booking	14047
A4405	31	08	1891	Documents	Letters In	P. Anderson, Palace Hotel, Melbourne.	enquiry for Hall and lowest rent for 4 nights.		14047	Hall booking	14047
A4406	29	98	1891	Documents	Letters In	Hy. George, Secretary, Mechanics Institute, Castlemaine.	requesting copy rules and regulations for use of Billiard tables		14047	Constitution (Rules)	14047
A4407	04	09	1891	Documents	Telegram	Harold Ashton, Federal Minstrels, Hamilton.	booking required from 12th instead of 19th.		14047	Hall booking	14047
A4408	07	09	1891	Documents	Letters In	J.B. Young, Lyttleton Terrace, Sandhurst.	advises that proposal for purchase of Billiard Table will be put forward at next meeting of Sandhurst Mechanics Institute and requests information on working of Billiard Room		14047	Constitution (Rules)	14047
A4409	07	09	1891	Documents	Letters In	P. Anderson, Palace Hotel, Melbourne.	asks if Hall disengaged for 5 nights for week September 21.		14047	Hall booking	14047
A4410	08	09	1891	Documents	Letters In	Miss Beseler, Mt. Bolton.	advising that she is not the Miss Beseler who received books from Library and suggests that it must be Miss Beseler who lives in Ballarat.		14047	Library	14047
A4411	09	09	1891	Documents	Letters In	M. H. Haley, Hon. Sec., Stawell Free Library Club, Stawell.	enquires as to whether Institute provides amusement for its members other than literary matters.		14047	Library	14047
A4412	14	09	1891	Documents	Letters In	John R. Colbourn, (Caretaker), Ballarat.	application for increase in salary.		14047	Staff	14047
A4413	05	09	1891	Documents	Letters In	Secretary, Mechanics Institute, Sandhurst.	requests information and copy of rules relating to management of Billiard room		14047	Constitution (Rules)	14047
A4414	18	09	1891	Documents	Letters In	P. Anderson, Royal Princess Theatre, Sandhurst.	requests information for first open date.		14047	Hall booking	14047
A4415	23	09	1891	Documents	Letters In	Sam. Montgomery, Secretary, Golden Square, Working Men's Club, Bendigo.	requesting copy rules and regulations under which 'Billiard Tables' worked.		14047	Constitution (Rules)	14047
A4416	26	09	1891	Documents	Memorandum	Andrew Berry, Schol of Mines.	Memorandum out from W.H. Batten fixing date for lecture for 8 & 9th October and asking if same can be arranged with Professor Dawson.		14047	Hall booking	14047
A4417	06	10	1891	Documents	Letters In	Messrs. Stamfield & Smith, Barnett Bros., [Sole Agents for Mr. Mark Abrahams, Wormwood Street, London] 523 Collins Street, Melbourne.	letter advising of Illustrated Sheet enclosed showing how Reflectors are used, quote per item including fittings and advising of free rail and packaging; notation of bottom of letter from Mr. Stamsfield states that he does not intend to be on the House Committee in the future that someone else should see to the matter of the Reflectors.		14047	Fixtures & Fittings	14047
A4418	12	10	1891	Documents	Memorandum	Alex Miller, Tailor, Clothier & Outfitter, 7 and 9 Lang's Buildings, Bridge Street, Ballarat.	memo advising of Mr. Miller being unwell and giving his apologies to the Committee meeting tonight.		14047	Meetings	14047
A4419	15	10	1891	Documents	Correspondence	Barnett Brothers, [Sole Agent for Mr. Mark Abrahams, Wormwood Street, London] 523 Collins Street, Melbourne.	letter acknowleding that Mr. Batten's letter was received on the 14th and advising that the Reflector will leave in a day or two.		14047	Letters In	14047
A4420	24	10	1891	Documents	Letters In	Barnett Brothers, [Sole Agents for Mr. Mark Abrahams, Wormwood Street, London] 523 Collins Street, Melbourne.	letter advising that the Daylight Reflector was despatched by Victorian Railways on Thursday, we hope it reaches you in perfect condition and with this order we are sending an illustration showing how the Reflector has to be fixed.		14047	Fixtures & Fittings	14047
A4421	26	10	1891	Documents	Letters In	Fred C. Powell, Business Manager, 1st Avenue, East Adelaide.	letter enclosing deposit of 5 pounds for Saturday and Monday evenings Nov. 21st and 23rd for Concerts and Orchestral performances by the Quintrell Family of Musicians and Bellringers.		14047	Hall booking	14047
A4422	02	11	1891	Documents	Letters In	R. Lindsay Ogden, Great Northern Hotel, Rathdowne Street, North Carlton.	letter asking for Hall for the nights of Nov. 12th and 13th.		14047	Hall booking	14047
A4423	03	11	1891	Documents	Letters In	Robert Gourlay, Business Representative, Mr. Snazelle's Entertainment, Music, Song and Story Pictorially Illustrated., United Service Club Hotel, Adelaide.	letter asking what nights are available for the Hall between the 12th and 20th inst.		14047	Hall booking	14047
A4424		11	1891	Documents	Pamphlets (Brochures)	Mr. Snazelle's Unique Entertainment, Music, Song and Story	Pictorially illustrated Brochure "Mr. Snazelle's Unique Entertainment, Music, Song and Story".		14047	Concert performances	14047
A4425	13	11	1891	Documents	Letters In	Geo. Bell, ]President, The Literary Institute at Kew], "Kalimnd", Walpole Street, Kew.	letter saying that the Literary Institute is contemplating Incorporation and asking Mr. Batten for any information his experience may be able to give on the subject, which steps to be taken, the expense and portions of the Law under which it may proceed.		14047	Constitution (Rules)	14047
A4426	15	11	1891	Documents	Letters In	C.S. Benoit, 25 Talbot Street North, Ballarat.	letter advising that the Christians who have rented the Mechanics Hall for a number of years will no longer require it after Nov. 22nd, this is due to the small numbers that are attending and not to any management problems.		14047	Hall booking	14047
A4427	29	12	1891	Documents	Letters In	Mr. Robert Gourlay.	letter enclosing cheque for 5 pounds in a/c for rent; and expects to be in Ballarat on Monday.		14047	Hall booking	14047
A4428	24	12	1891	Documents	Letters In	Robert Gourlay.	letter asking to book the Hall for Mr. Snazelle for week commencing Monday January, 11.		14047	Hall booking	14047
A4429	20	01	1898	Documents	Letters In	S.L. Pratt, 52 Seymour St, Ballarat	advising unable to pay subscription at this time		14047	Membership	14047
A4430	31	1	1898	Documents	Letters In	W. M. Bones, Agent for Standard & Colonial Mutual Fire Insurance Companies, 1 Albert St, Ballarat	Advising he has a written order from Mr & Mrs Kline to borrow three hundred pounds against a Victoria St property if Mr Batten approves of it		14047	Committees	14047
A4431	04	02	1898	Documents	Memorandum	J. Nuthall Gearing & Co., Printers and Publishers, "Standard Office,Maryborough	Apologising that "Standard" has been received on an irregular basis and will look into it		14047	Library	14047
A4432	16	02	1898	Documents	Memorandum	Cuthbert, Morrow & Must, Solicitors & Notaries	Advising that Mr. Kline's loan from Mechanics against security of his wife's Ballarat East house has been arranged and that deeds have been left with Cuthberts		14047	Committees	14047
A4433	19	02	1898	Documents	Memorandum	Cuthbert, Morrow & Must, Solicitors & Notaries	Asking for cheque for three hundred pounds as arrangements with Mr & Mrs Kline are completed.		14047	Committees	14047
A4434	02	03	1898	Documents	Letters In	Wilson Forbes, 25 Brighton St, Richmond	Enquiring the weekly rent of Mechanics Institute, delineation of stage and seating capacity and asking for first refusal for month		14047	Hall booking	14047
A4435	5	3	1898	Documents	Letters In	Wilson Forbes, 25 Brighton St, Richmond	Advising his agent Mr. Hamilton will visit about hiring Hall for a month or so at a rent of ten pounds including gas as his company is large and expensive to run		14047	Hall booking	14047
A4436	31	03	1898	Documents	Letters In	G. A . Knight, Bendigo	Enclosing one pound which he is in debt to Institute		14047	Membership	14047
A4437	18	04	1898	Documents	Letters In	James A. Wilson, 25 Sturt Street, Ballarat	Tendering his resignation from Committee due to difficulty returning to Mt Clear after meeting.		14047	Committees	14047
A4438	13	05	1898	Documents	Letters In	Duncan Macallum, 520 Albert St, Melbourne	Enquiring about rent of Hall for his variety company, and number it holds. Advises that previously he was at Academy of Music		14047	Hall booking	14047
A4439	16	5	1898	Documents	Letters In	Duncan Macallum, 520 Albert St, Melbourne	Asking for first refusal on Hall booking for his company on Queens Birthday		14047	Hall booking	14047
A4440	14	5	1898	Documents	Letters In	Alfred Fussell, Benalla	Entering George Fussell of 35 Errard Street South as a member and enclosing 10/- for half-year fee		14047	Membership	14047
A4441	18	5	1898	Documents	Telegram	James Young, Menzies Hotel	Booking Hall from 24th May		14047	Hall booking	14047
A4442	13	05	1898	Documents	Letters In	Duncan Macallum, 520 Albert St, Melbourne	Advising that he would take the Hall from Monday 6th June		14047	Hall booking	14047
A4443	23	05	1898	Documents	Letters In	Duncan Macallum, 520 Albert St, Melbourne	Advising that he would send the money by 25th		14047	Hall booking	14047
A4444	24	5	1898	Documents	Letters In	Duncan Macallum, 520 Albert St, Melbourne	Requesting measurements of stage etc		14047	Hall booking	14047
A4445	25	05	1898	Documents	Letters In	Duncan Macallum, 520 Albert St, Melbourne	Enclosing three pounds on account of Hall		14047	Hall booking	14047
A4446	26	05	1898	Documents	Letters In	J.D. Woolcott, Stock and Share Broker, Ballarat	Resigning from Committee as unable to attend meetings		14047	Committees	14047
A4447	16	06	1898	Documents	Letters In	J. D. Woolcott, Stock and Share Broker, Ballarat	Thanking Committee for kind remarks on his resignation		14047	Committees	14047
A4448	01	07	1898	Documents	Telegram	R. S. Smythe, W. H. Glen & Co, Collins St, Melbourne	Booking three previously advised dates		14047	Hall booking	14047
A4449	04	07	1898	Documents	Telegram	R. S. Smythe, W. H. Glen & Co, Collins St, Melbourne	Changing booking dates		14047	Hall booking	14047
A4450	4	7	1898	Documents	Telegram	R. S. Smythe, Princes Bridge, Melbourne	Cancelling booked dates		14047	Hall booking	14047
A4451	05	07	1898	Documents	Letters In	R. S. Smythe, Princes Bridge Melbourne	Explaining his reasons for cancelling the booked dates		14047	Hall booking	14047
A4452	20	07	1898	Documents	Letters In	C.W. Wilson B.A., University College, Ballarat	Advising that he had lost money recently , but is now to receive some by mortgage and will pay his account when this is received		14047	Accounts	14047
A4453	25	07	1898	Documents	Letters In	Mrs Rosetta Bray, Booroopke	Advising that he can do as he likes about the road through Farquhar's selection, but that it would be best if the council paid three of four pounds a year and that the track be close to the gates		14047	Committees	14047
A4454	28	07	1898	Documents	Letters In	T. Grace, Goroke	Advising that his Council meets next Tuesday and he will reply following meeting		14047	Committees	14047
A4455	02	08	1898	Documents	Letters In	Wm Thomson, Melbourne	Requesting a couple of pounds as he is "poor and penniless"		14047	Committees	14047
A4456	02	08	1898	Documents	Letters In	Mercantile Bank Assets Co Ltd, City Bank Buildings, 293 Collins St, Melbourne	Advising that his company is about to issue Debenture Stock and Share Certificates to Creditors of Mercantile Bank of Australia Ltd. It is doubtful that a claim under the name of Mecahnics Institute on their books can be used as such and asking that names be substituted for same		14047	Accounts	14047
A4457	-	-	-	Documents	Notes		Handwritten list of 'correspondence in' . From March 1861 to April 1862.		14047	Records	14047
A4458	-	-	1861	Documents	Notes	Ballarat Mechanics' Institute	Handwritten list of 'Accounts and Receipts 1859-1861'.		14047	Reports	14047
A4459	28	11	1891	Documents	Letters In	Austin Power, Mechanics' Institute, Geelong	Enquiry regarding vacancy from December 20th and terms per week inclusive of lighting and piano.		14047	Hall booking	14047
A4460	24	11	1891	Documents	Letters In	Geo. Bell, "Kalimna", Walpole Street, Kew.	Acknowledging kind letter of the 16th and information and articles sent. As funds are limited will not proceed at present.		14047	Hall booking	14047
A4461	24	11	1891	Documents	Letters In	J.D. Clarke, Secretary, Mechanics' Institute, Merino.	Request for information regarding the system used by BMI for recording Library Book loans.		14047	Library	14047
A4462	28	11	1891	Documents	Letters In	Rev. Jesse Carey, Wes. Personage, Box Hill, Victoria.	Letter enclosing Circular regarding his new book "The Kings of the Reefs", and indicating copies available on order.		14047	Advertisement	14047
A4463	02	12	1891	Documents	Letters In	A. T. Dickens, for J. Brown, Manager, Allan & Co., Collins Street, Melbourne.	Letter enclosing Postal Order for 2 pounds, 10 shillings, being balance of rent of BMI for lecture.		14047	Room booking	14047
A4464	03	12	1891	Documents	Letters In	W.H. Terry, Publishing & Editorial Department, "Harbinger of Light", Austral Buildings, Collins St. East, Melbourne.	Letter explaning termination of business connection with Mr. Bamford in July 1887. Also details regarding subscriptions to the "Harbinger of Light " and subscription costs to the 'Banner of Light"		14047	Subscriptions	14047
A4465	04	12	1891	Documents	Memorandum	J.M. Beckett, John Shallard, Ballarat Mechanics' Institute Committee Members.	Memorandum to W.H. Batten requesting a Special Meeting of Committee on Monday, 7 December at 3.00 p.m. for purpose of passing Resolution authorising W.H. Batten to collect and recover all rents due to the Institute and let and relet the offices connected with the Institute.		14047	Memorandum	14047
A4466	05	11	1891	Documents	Letters In	Fred C. Powell, First Avenue, East Adelaide.	letter apologising for error in his bank account and informing he will send a Melb. Vic. Bank Note for 5 pounds with a notation end of letter saying this is not possible so will send an Adelaide one and will pay the exchange when he arrives in Ballarat.		14047	Accounts	14047
A4467	04	11	1891	Documents	Reports	Sam Walker, John F. Spillman and John D. Marshall, Auditors.	Report stating that the Books and Accounts of the Institute for the half-year ending 31st October, 1891 are correct and in good order.		14047	Accounts	14047
A4468	07	12	1891	Documents	Letters In	J.B. Johns, Secretary, Ballarat Fire Brigade, Ballarat.	letter apologising for making an error in the time when our representative would be at the Institute to arrange marble; the correct time is 2.30pm not 11am as previously advised.		14047	Art Union	14047
A4469	09	12	1891	Documents	Letters In	F. Fredo, Kilkenny Hotel, King Street.	letter requesting lowest rates for rental of Hall from Dec. 26 to Jan. 1 inclusive with an option for second week - he has a good variety company consisting of Flying Trapeze, single, double and treble Clowns, Juggling, Girard Act and Illusionist with plenty of good paper to use to paint the city; or, should you prefer sharing terms please advise your lowest.		14047	Hall booking	14047
A4470	19	12	1891	Documents	Correspondence	Robert Gourlay, Mr. Snazelle's Entertainment, Music, Song and Story Pictorally Illustrated.	letter acknowleding receipt of letter dated the 4th inst, and asking if Hall is available for the week commencing Jan. 11, 1892 as they have a prior arrangement which prevents them filling the dates Mr. Batten has previously offered.		14047	Hall booking	14047
A4471	20	12	1891	Documents	Letters In	C.J. Chescoe and W.F. Farron, 3 Victoria Buildings, Swanston Street.	letter confirming acceptance of dates Dec.26, 28 and 29 and the terms of 11 pounds for the three nights for the hire of the Hall; as cash is more satisfactory than a cheque the amount will be forwarded as soon as the Bank opens this Monday morning and will you please forward receipt.		14047	Hall booking	14047
A4472	21	12	1891	Documents	Telegram	C.J. Chescoe, 3 Victoria Buildings.	telegram confirming wiring of 11 pounds to Colonial Bank, Ballarat; please apply and forward receipt.		14047	Accounts	14047
A4473	21	12	1891	Documents	Telegram	W.F. Farron and J.C. Chescoe, Victoria Buildings, Collins & Swanston Streets.	telegram confirming that 11 pounds will be wired this afternoon without fail for three nights.		14047	Hall booking	14047
A4474	26	12	1891	Documents	Letters In	J.B. Johns, Secretary, Ballarat Fire Brigade, Ballarat.	letter applying for the use of the Institute's Globes and Marbles for the drawing of our Art Union on Monday, January 4, the number we shall require will be from one to 12,000. Two representatives from the Brigade will call into the Institute on Monday Jan. 4 at 11.00am in order to place the Balls in the Globes.		14047	Art Union	14047
A4475	31	12	1891	Documents	Letters In	Town Hall, City of Ballaarat.	writer engaged on the translation of a french work on Street Planting, finds he is impeded by the technique and with only a translating dictionary asks if he could borrow the use of the dictionary from the Reference Library - he may need it for a month.		14047	Books	14047
A4476		12	1891	Documents	Letters In	T.R. Treloar, Chemist & Druggist and Importers of American Herbs, 251 Sturt Street West, Ballarat.	letter informing that their Company intends producing a comedy - the last play for 12 months and does Mr. Batten think a performance of this kind would be acceptable to the Mechanic's as a Members night - they could either give up 30 pounds for the house or, we will put in on at our own cost, invite them and hand the proceeds over to a charity of the Institute's.		14047	Concert performances	14047
A4477	26	09	1891	Documents	Letters In	Mrs S. H. Stockwell, 467 Nicholson St, Carlton	Writing concerning lanterns left. Suggesting they be used as a way of writing off the debt incurred. Explains her circumstances - widowed, with an afflicted son. She has trouble meeting her debts. Mr Bradley will stand security for the amount owing.		14047	Accounts	14047
A4478	18	11	1891	Documents	Notices	W. H. Terry, Austral Buildings, Collins Street, Melbourne	Printed notification of the standing of the estate of C. H. Bamford, in relation to the subscription to the Banner of Light.		14047	Subscriptions	14047
A4479	08	01	1892	Documents	Letters In	Mrs S. H. Stockwell, 241 Nicholson St, Carlton	Encloses one pound. Is disappointed that Mr Bradley would not become surety. She thinks she may be able to earn some money if she had the lanterns, and asks the minimum required to be paid before release.		14047	Accounts	14047
A4480	19	01	1892	Documents	Letters In	Robt. Ludbrook, Auctioneer, 28 Armstrong Streeet North, Ballarat	The A.N.A. are holding an Art Union in connection with the Foundation Day Celebrations. They wish to borrow the marbles.		14047	Art Union	14047
A4481	13	10	1892	Documents	Letters In	L. Rohan	Relating to money owing for the last year.		14047	Accounts	14047
A4482	29	01	1892	Documents	Envelopes	Mr Batten, Sec, Mechanics Institute, Ballarat	Registered envelope		14047	Committees	14047
A4483	28	01	1892	Documents	Letters In	J. Fisher, Criterion Hotel, Melbourne	Enclose one pound as deposit for hire of Hall. Agent for Dr Synden		14047	Hall booking	14047
A4484	29	01	1892	Documents	Telegram	J. Fisher, Criterion Hotel, Bourke, St, Melbourne	"Book Hall Thursday next. Deposit on receipt reply."		14047	Hall booking	14047
A4485	29	01	1892	Documents	Letters In	Mrs S. H. Stockwell, 241 Nicholson St, Carlton	Encloses one pound, the amount needed to liberate the lanterns. Hopes the remainder of the debt will be able to be sent soon.		14047	Accounts	14047
A4486	30	01	1892	Documents	Memorandum	W. H. Batten, Ballarat Mechanics' Institute	Receipt from McCulloch Carrying Coy for delivery of Magic Lantern to Mrs Stockwell.		14047	Accounts	14047
A4487	02	02	1892	Documents	Letters In	Mrs S. H. Stockwell, 241 Nicholson St, Carlton	Letter of thanks that the lanterns were returned so promptly.		14047	Receipt	14047
A4488	05	02	1892	Documents	Letters In	J. Fisher, Criterion Hotel, Bourke St, Melbourne	Request for amount owed for gas from Hall hire.		14047	Accounts	14047
A4489	14	10	1892	Documents	Letters In	Gordon & Gotch, 124 and 126 Queen Street, Melbourne	Confirmation concerning supply of 8 magazines from America. They are interested in the cost of importing English magazines, and how much the BMI pays for them.		14047	Subscriptions	14047
A4490	09	02	1892	Documents	Letters In	John Wilson, Trades' Hall, Camp Street, Ballarat	As Secretary of the Eight Hours Committee, Wilson is enquiring if the Art Union marbles are for sale, and if so, what conditions are attached.		14047	Art Union	14047
A4491	15	02	1892	Documents	Letters In	Harry Sando, School of Mines, Town Hall, Clunes	Enquiry about the cost and construction of the drawing desks at the Institute.		14047	Fixtures & Fittings	14047
A4492	22	02	1892	Documents	Letters In	Howard J. Carr, St Paul's Vicarage, Koroit	Request for speciman catalogue of books. Koroit wants to adopt a similar document.		14047	Books	14047
A4493	27	02	1892	Documents	Letters In	A. C. Kessell	Request that rent be reduced from ten shillings to 7/6 per week.		14047	Office Rentals	14047
A4494	05	03	1892	Documents	Telegram	Buller, Melbourne	Enquiry about availability of Hall. Manager of Maccabe.		14047	Hall booking	14047
A4495	14	03	1892	Documents	Memorandum	J. Schafer	"The Committee meets tonight and I will have to explain why you are 8 weeks in arrears in your rent." - Batten. Explanation on the back of the slip. To do with banking at the Mercantile and the failure of certain notes		14047	Office Rentals	14047
A4496	25	03	1892	Documents	Memorandum	A. B. Scott, 243 Swanston Street, Melbourne	Forwarded parcel of books which were selected.		14047	Books	14047
A4497	28	03	1892	Documents	Letters In	John Wilson, Trades' Hall, Camp Street, Ballarat	Request from The Eight Hours Committee to borrow the Art Union marbles.		14047	Art Union	14047
A4498	11	04	1892	Documents	Letters In	Robson, Freehold (Loan) Bank, 33Dana Street, Ballarat	The Mercantile Bank has gone into liquidation and James Oddie has left Robson in entire charge of his affairs. He hopes the BMI will continue to trust him with their affairs.		14047	Accounts	14047
A4499	13	04	1892	Documents	Letters In	J. C. Jennings, 33 Windermere St, Ballarat	Enquiry about costs of hiring a room for private tutorials.		14047	Room booking	14047
A4500	16	04	1892	Documents	Letters In	John Heinz, Craigs Hotel, Ballarat	Request for hire of Hall for Mr Forster to address the electors on the night prior to the election - Tuesday 19th.		14047	Hall booking	14047
A4501	16	04	1892	Documents	Letters In	James Toole, Mechanics Institute, Ballan	Request for a copy of Rules and scale of charges.		14047	Constitution (Rules)	14047
A4502	25	04	1892	Documents	Letters In	W. Baldwyn, 87 Queen St, Melbourne	Assurance that his debt has not been forgotten. His Chart has been purchased by some Institutions, but the general public is slow to accept it. Money will be sent when it is available.		14047	Accounts	14047
A4503	05	05	1892	Documents	Letters In	Geoffrey Lees, The Union Bank of Australia Limited, Maryborough	Enquiry about the illustrated French paper, "L'illustration". He wishes to introduce it to the Maryborough Public Library		14047	Library	14047
A4504	06	05	1892	Documents	Letters In	A. C. Kessell, BMI	Letter of complaint about young men congregating in the doorway and making a nuisance of themselves. They also took a notice and placed it under the bridge and in the water.		14047	Office Rentals	14047
A4505	10	05	1892	Documents	Letters In	A. C. Kessell	Lists the names for the 4 ring leaders in damaging the noticeboard - Mr Kay, Mr Murphy, Mr Bregazzi, Mr O'Farrell, and their companions from the School of Mines.		14047	Office Rentals	14047
A4506	15	08	1889	Documents	Memorandum	Strezlecki Brothers, 37 Denham Street, Hawthorn	encloses 5 pounds deposit Hall hire and asks name and address of reliable bill-poster for advertising as per list attached.		14047	Accounts	14047
A4507	19	08	1889	Documents	Memorandum	Strezlecki Brothers, 37 Denham Street, Hawthorn	requesting Hall booking Wednesday 31st instead of September 1st. and Bills to be printed for this date		14047	Hall booking	14047
A4508	14	08	1889	Documents	Memorandum	Strezlecki Brothers, 37 Denham Street, Hawthorn	requesting Hall booking 1st, 2nd abnd 3rd September with further option for 3 nights at scale charge per week viz. 16 pounds.		14047	Hall booking	14047
A4509	18	07	1892	Documents	Memorandum	Melville, Mullen & Slade, 262-264 Collins Street, Melbourne	advising that Chessman sets and rules of card games forwarded by rail as requested		14047	Accounts	14047
A4510	16	07	1892	Documents	Memorandum	Mr. Edward Major	states that willing to let shop at rental of 28/- per week inclusive of all sales for premises lately occupied by G. J. Major on condition that flowers are not sold therein		14047	Office Rentals	14047
A4511	15	07	1892	Documents	Letters In	F. Bechtold, 74 Swanston Streety and Queens Walk, Melbourne	declining offer of second shop and requests that when letting to new tenant clause be made prohibiting sale of flowers		14047	Office Rentals	14047
A4512	12	07	1892	Documents	Letters In	F. Bechtold, 74 Swanston Street and Queens Walk Melbourne	enclosing cheque for 11 pounds 2/- rent due and requests considerable reduction in rent due to economic change. Also asks if premises occupied by Majors be relet a condition be made prohibiting sale of flowers by new tenant.		14047	Accounts	14047
A4513	11	07	1892	Documents	Letters In	M. Gargan, Hairdresser, Ballarat	asking for reduction in rent due to dull times.		14047	Office Rentals	14047
A4514	06	07	1892	Documents	Letters In	Fallsham Bros. 20-30 O'Shannassy Street, North Melbourne	advising that 1 doz. black butted cues and set of compo balls as selected by Mr. Kemp have been forwarded by rail and account will follow		14047	Accounts	14047
A4515	25	06	1892	Documents	Memorandum	Strezlecki Brothers, 37 Denham Street, Hawthorn	requesting information on Hall charges, company now playing, Hall measurements		14047	Accounts	14047
A4516	24	06	1892	Documents	Letters In	Sept. Powers, Secretary, The Ballarat Fine Art Public Gallery Association, Ballarat	notifying Councils acceptance of loan of press with drawers until requirements of Institute necessitate its return.		14047	Fixtures & Fittings	14047
A4517	16	0	0000	Documents	Letters In	Hugo's Buffalo Minstrels, Gaiety Theatre, Bourke Street, Melbourne.	requests information vacant dates and lowest terms		14047	Hall booking	14047
A4518	13	06	1892	Documents	Reports	J. R. Nedwell, Ballarat	setting out circumstances involving Mr. Withers in Library search for 'Revue des Deux Mondes' with disparaging letter by Mr. W. B. Withers to Editor of 'Courier' newspaper dated 10/6/1892 attached.		14047	Courier cutting	14047
A4519	01	06	1892	Documents	Letters In	J. Noble Wilson, Managing Director, The Ballarat Trustees Executors & Agency Co. L:td.	returning mutilated book picked up in Camp Street		14047	Book damage	14047
A4520	29	05	1892	Documents	Letters In	.Thomas Smileman,Tovau.,Via Natimuk	advising that he will endeavour to find out particulars of land referred to in note received.		14047	Committees	14047
A4521	20	05	1892	Documents	Letters In	L. C. Baird, Geelong	acknowledging receipt of letter and Annual report and sets out idea to have Committee made individually liable in Winding up clause.and suggests Amendment or addition to Companies Act for 'not for profit' Associations and procedure necessary for registration with Attorney General		14047	Reports	14047
A4522	20	05	1892	Documents	Letters In	T. F. Bride, Librarian, Public Library, Museums and National Gallery of Victoria, Melbourne.	under direction of Pemier of Victoria forwards copy of Victorian Patents and Patentees Vols. 20-21 1885-1886		14047	Donations	14047
A4523	16	05	1892	Documents	Telegram	A. E. Greenaway, 4 Loch Buildings Cal Place, Melbourne	requesting Hall for Queens Birthday night 24th		14047	Hall booking	14047
A4524	25	01	1892	Documents	Memorandum	Mackay & Co., Publishers, Sandhurst, Bendigo	encloses opinions of press on publication of 'History of Bendigo ' by Mr.G.Mackay selling at 6/-		14047	Books	14047
A4525	12	05	1892	Documents	Letters In	Secretary, Ballarat Fine Art Public Gallery Association, Lydiard Street, Ballarat.	making application on behalf of Associations School for use of press with drawers which formerly was part of furniture of Institute's School of Design and now lying idle.		14047	Fixtures & Fittings	14047
A4526	11	05	1892	Documents	Letters In	Moira Marie, 28 Doveton Street South, Ballarat	forwarding two copies 'Ballarat Chimes'		14047	Donations	14047
A4527	5	8	1898	Documents	Letters In	T. Grace, Goroke	Advising that Council considered the matter of roads through Brays. He will be informed in due course, but intention is to fence on both sides		14047	Committees	14047
A4528	8	8	1898	Documents	Letters In	T. Grace, Goroke Hotel, Mail Contractor	Advising that if Committee placed property in his hands, he would endeavour to find a buyer - commission 2.5 %. Advised to submit proposal regarding the 8 acres for Road's purposes		14047	Committees	14047
A4529	9	9	1898	Documents	Notices	R.E.Jacobs, The Mercantile Bank Assets Company Limited, City Bank Buildings, 293 Collins St, Melbourne	Advising information on scheme of arrangements and that Mechanic's claim in the liquidation for 532 pounds 10/ - was now represented by Debenture stock of Ninety three pounds 3/9 -, five fully paid shares and a rank for dividend of 33/100 parts of a share.		14047	Accounts	14047
A4530	15	9	1898	Documents	Telegram	J. J. Shillinglaw, Melbourne	Advising that Mr Le Capelain will be in Ballarat on Friday		14047	Meetings	14047
A4531	9	9	1898	Documents	Notices	R.E. Jacomb The Mercantile Bank Assets Company Limited, City Bank Buildings, 293 Collins St, Melbourne	Advising that it was the intention of the Company to redeem 20%of its Debenture stock on 17th October and interest accrued will be paid		14047	Accounts	14047
A4532	15	9	1898	Documents	Letters In	The Mercantile Bank Assets Company Limited, City Bank Buildings, 293 Collins St, Melbourne	Advising that it was the difference in amount payable was the deduction of interest payable as this was not included in scheme of arrangements		14047	Accounts	14047
A4533	29	9	1898	Documents	Letters In	T. P. Wilson, 25 Sturt St, Ballarat	Thanks for note of sympathy for death of his mother		14047	Committees	14047
A4534	21	10	1898	Documents	Letters In	W. H. Gordon, Ballarat	Advising that he had been the means of arranging a series of draughts matches between the Institute and the Ballaarat Club in the Smoking Room. Seeking permission to use the Room.		14047	Room booking	14047
A4535	24	10	1898	Documents	Letters In	W. H. Gordon, Ballarat	Thanking the Institute for allowing use of Smoking Room for draughts match between the Institute and the Ballaarat Club arranged for Friday night.		14047	Room booking	14047
A4536	1	11	1898	Documents	Letters In	E. J. Hayden, Sturt St, Ballarat	Applying to Institute for their insurance business and reminding them that he is both a tenant and a subscriber		14047	Insurance	14047
A4537	5	11	1898	Documents	Letters In	W.Lammers, Council Chambers, Shire of Kowree, Edenhope	Advising that the Shire is not continuing with proposed purchase of land for road purposes at Bray's selection, parish of Mortat		14047	Committees	14047
A4538	26	11	1898	Documents	Letters In	A. E. Millard, Sharebroker, 89 Queen St, Melbourne	Advising that as he had left Ballarat he did not wish to remain a subscriber		14047	Membership	14047
A4539	30	11	1898	Documents	Letters In	F. W. Montague, North Eastern Hotel, Euroa	Enquiring whether hall available for performance of Ober-ammergau "Passion Play" and details of rental, seating etc		14047	Hall booking	14047
A4540	2	12	1898	Documents	Notices	Water Supply Office, Ballarat	Advising that Mechanics must instal an automatic or other Flushing cisterns at the urinals at rear of building		14047	Fixtures & Fittings	14047
A4541				Documents	Letters In	Dr. J. P. Mills	Advising that he will take the hall on Monday with the priviledge of successive days		14047	Hall booking	14047
A4542	9	1	1893	Documents	Letters In	James Piper, Colonial Mutual Chambers, Lydiard Street, Ballarat	Advising that he could not see his way clear to certify for more than ten pounds until the contractor is able to come to the office and adjuast the accounts		14047	Accounts	14047
A4543	28	11	1898	Documents	Letters In	W.Bah, Sturt St, Ballarat	Re Companies Act - I will see Hon. I . A. Isaacs. It is a pity you did not write me earlier		14047	Committees	14047
A4544	10	1	1893	Documents	Letters In	J. G. Lemmon, 14 Lyons St, Ballarat	Regreting unpaid subscription and advising that he hoped to pay it soon		14047	Accounts	14047
A4545	16	1	1893	Documents	Letters In	M. Gargan, Ballarat	Stating that he wished to dispose of his business, possibly to the young man who is currently looking after it		14047	Office Rentals	14047
A4546	23	1	1893	Documents	Letters In	M. Gargan, Ballarat	Asking Mechanics to accept a new tenant W and T Holman of Ballarat		14047	Office Rentals	14047
A4547	24	1	1893	Documents	Telegram	Jno MacMeekan, Cyclorama Company, Bourke St	"Price prevents Business Can you reduce regret delay		14047	Office Rentals	14047
A4548	24	1	1893	Documents	Telegram	Jno MacMeekan, Cyclorama Company, Bourke St	Telegram received have abandoned idea		14047	Office Rentals	14047
A4549	4	2	1893	Documents	Letters In	A.L. Cunard, Ballarat Star Hotel, Swanston St, Melbourne	Enquiring about lowest rent for one week		14047	Hall booking	14047
A4550	4	2	1893	Documents	Letters In	Jack Paton, Paton & Sons, Vice Regal Florists, 105 Swanston St, Melbourne	Advising that their clients will take the shop on condition that Majors are not allowed to sell flowers		14047	Office Rentals	14047
A4551	6	2	1893	Documents	Telegram	F. Bechtold , Ascot Vale West	Relet shop if you have client		14047	Office Rentals	14047
A4552	6	2	1893	Documents	Letters In	Jack Paton, Paton & Sons, Vice Regal Florists, 105 Swanston St, Melbourne	Advising that their client is Jno. Nicholls, Ebden St, Ballarat East, and requesting that name not be divulged until after sale of fittings		14047	Office Rentals	14047
A4553	06	02	1893	Documents	Letters In	J.P. Daly, C/o FitzGerald Bros, 47-49.51 Bridge Street, Ballarat.	Request that charge for rent of Hall be as low as possible for the Concert in aid of the widow of the late Mr. Harry O'Connor.		14047	Hall booking	14047
A4554	06	02	1893	Documents	Memorandum	John E. Bennett, Secretary, Mechanics' Institute, Geelong.	Request to meet Mr. Batten to gain assistance in best way to arrange Incorporation of the Geelong Mechanics' Institute.		14047	Committees	14047
A4555	08	02	1893	Documents	Letters In	Hy B. Weldon, State School, Lal Lal.	Request that , in view of the distance to Ballarat , he be allowed to loan 4 books instead of 2, and in order to receive free rail transport of the books, asks for a bond to be signed for the Railway Commissioners guaranteeing not to send anything but books.		14047	Books	14047
A4556	13	02	1893	Documents	Letters In	James Stanley, State School, Rochester	Letter enclosing Postal Order for 18 shillings and 6 pence as payment for lost book.		14047	Accounts	14047
A4557	14	02	1893	Documents	Letters In	Nathan F. Spielvogel, Hon. Sec., B.M.I. Chess Club, Ballarat	Request for a room for the Club to play the 'Handicap Chess Journey' in, and for the loan of three tables and three sets of chess during the Journey.		14047	Room booking	14047
A4558	13	03	1893	Documents	Letters In	J. Harman, Ballarat	Resignation from BMI Committee.		14047	Committees	14047
A4559	24	03	1893	Documents	Letters In	John Barker, Hon. Sec., Smith & Barker, Accountants, Auditors, Legal Managers,373 Collins Street, Melbourne.	Correspondence on behalf of Mr. Tucker to notify BMI that no desicision has been made regarding land at Monwandah.		14047	Accounts	14047
A4560	24	04	1893	Documents	Letters Out	Reverend Horace Tucker, Murrumbeena.	Copy of 'Private' letter to the Rev. Horace Tucker concerning land.		14047	Accounts	14047
A4561	24	04	1893	Documents	Letters In	R. & L. Nicholls, Ballarat	Notification that Mr. Major is selling flowers contrary to agreement.		14047	Letters In	14047
A4562	25	04	1893	Documents	Letters In	Fallshaw Bros., Billiard Table & Whiolesale Furniture Manufacturers, 20 to 30 O'Shanassy Street, North Melbourne.	Response to BMI enquiry - enclosing samples of cloth at 27 shillings and 6 pence and 30 shillings per yard.		14047	Quote/Tender	14047
A4563	31	05	1893	Documents	Letters In	Walter H. Barker, Medical Superintendant, Hospital for Insane, Ballarat	Request for donation of books for use by hospital inmates.		14047	Donations	14047
A4564	27	05	1893	Documents	Letters In	M. Harris, Watchmaker and Jeweller, Mechanics' Buildings, Ballarat.	Notice to vacate premises occupied in Mechanics' Buildings on 5 June 1893.		14047	Office Rentals	14047
A4565	29	05	1893	Documents	Letters In	Horace F. Tucker	Response to telegram from BMI regarding land purchase.		14047	Accounts	14047
A4566	31	05	1893	Documents	Invoices	Melville, Mullen & Slade, Booksellers, Stationers & Librarians, 262 & 264 Collins Street, Melbourne.	Correspondence enclosing invoice for parcel of books being sent.		14047	Books	14047
A4567	08	06	1893	Documents	Letters In	Joseph Harris, Legislative Assembly, Victoria	Correspondence regarding his giving a lecture at Ballaarat.		14047	Lecture booking	14047
A4568	17	06	1893	Documents	Letters In	Walter H Barker, Hospital for Insane, Ballarat	Letter of appreciation for parcel of books and periodicals.		14047	Donations	14047
A4569	22	06	1893	Documents	Letters In	E. J. Forbes, G. & C. Merriam Company, Webster's International Dictionary, Etc., 439 Little Collins Street, Melbourne.	Requesting notification as to whether the Webster's International Dictionary sent to BMI on approval, will be added to Library.		14047	Books	14047
A4570	23	06	1893	Documents	Letters In	Walter Owen, Tobacco Merchant & Importer, 13 Sturt Street, Ballarat	Correspondence enclosing sample games for BMI smoking room. Special mention made of the game of Kings & Queens popular in America, and would like the opinion of some of BMI game players about it.		14047	Advertisement	14047
A4571	28	06	1893	Documents	Regulations	Herbert Litchfield, Drysdale	Offering to start an Exchange for the Public Libraries of Victoria in Geelong. It will be based on the exchange of six books per month. The subscription would be two pounds ten shillings per annum.		14047	Library	14047
A4572	-	06	1893	Documents	Correspondence	Herbert Litchfield, Drysdale	Addition to previous document. There is provision for the carriage of books on the railway, so subscription to the Exchange will be reduced to two pounds.		14047	Letters In	14047
A4573	30	06	1893	Documents	Receipts	Daily Telegraph Newspaper Company, King Street, Sydney	Receipt for one year's subscription dated until 1st November.		14047	Subscriptions	14047
A4574	13	07	1893	Documents	Letters In	Thomas Currey, Mechanics' Institute, Tarnagulla	Request for copy of Rules and Regulations of the Institute and Library.		14047	Constitution (Rules)	14047
A4575	31	07	1893	Documents	Letters In	J. E. Kennedy, Mechanics' Institute, Ballarat	Request for a reduction in rent for the room he uses for teaching purposes. Pupils' fees have decreased and he wishes the rent ro be lowereed from seven pounds to 6 pounds per quarter.		14047	Office Rentals	14047
A4576	23	08	1893	Documents	Letters In	E. Sanger, Sandhurst Mechanics' Institute and Free Library	Reply to enquiry about prices for printing and advertising in a catalogue. It was printed by Bolton Bros, Bendigo.		14047	Printing	14047
A4577	01	09	1893	Documents	Letters In	Thos Lyle, 34 Sturt St, Ballarat	Request that at least one of the three copies of the 2 o'clock edition of the Evening Post be changed to the 5 o'clock edition, so news occurring during the day can be known.		14047	Library	14047
A4578	11	09	1893	Documents	Memorandum	Fallshaw Bros., 20 to 30 O'Shanassy Street, North Melbourne	Do not have the cloth provided last time, but are sending a sample of a splendid substitute. Will send by rail if it is ordered		14047	Accounts	14047
A4579	12	09	1893	Documents	Notices	Cyril Haviland, Sydney Mechanics' School of Arts	Requests information to be inserted in a Handbook and Directory of the Literary Institutions of Australasia.		14047	Advertisement	14047
A4580	12	09	1893	Documents	Memorandum	Melville, Mullen & Slade, 262 & 264 Collins St, Melbourne	Writing to rectify misunderstanding in ordering.		14047	Accounts	14047
A4581	12	09	1893	Documents	Notices	J. J. Miller, Post Office Place, Melbourne	Request to place half page advertisement in Theatrical Route Book and Commercial Directory, 1894-5		14047	Advertisement	14047
A4582	16	09	1893	Documents	Letters In	W.H. Dewar, Citizens' Life Assurance Co Ltd	Formal request to rent the ground floor office at 53 Sturt Street of four pounds five shillings oer calendar month.		14047	Office Rentals	14047
A4583	18	09	1893	Documents	Receipts	Mackay & Co., Daily & Weekly Advertiser Office, Sandhurst	Receipt for subscription. From January 1894 this will be reduced from 10 shillings to 6/6 per quarter for all subscribers.		14047	Subscriptions	14047
A4584	19	09	1893	Documents	Letters In	W. Dewar, Citizens' Life Assurance Co. Ltd	The difference between our offer and your request is only 11d per week. "If you are desirous of securing a good and permanent tenant, you had better accept our offer as set forth in my letter of the 16th inst."		14047	Office Rentals	14047
A4585	23	09	1893	Documents	Letters In	Haviland, Sydney Mechanics' School of Arts	Request for information about billiards.		14047	Committees	14047
A4586	30	09	1893	Documents	Letters In	E. Major, 45 Sturt Street, Ballarat	Notification that he has sold the business to Mr Carter and will give the tenancy up.		14047	Office Rentals	14047
A4587	02	10	1893	Documents	Letters In	W. Carter	Accepting the tenancy from Mr Major, after having bought the goodwill and fixtures.		14047	Office Rentals	14047
A4588	03	10	1893	Documents	Letters In	Nathan F. Spielvogel, Ballarat	Notification that a deputation of the BMI Chess Club will wait upon the Committee next Monday		14047	Meetings	14047
A4589	13	10	1893	Documents	Memorandum	Cuthbert, Wynne, Morrow & Must, Lydiard Street, Ballarat	Re: The Institute & Roche. Melbourne agents were unable to serve the summons as he was not at the Customs House. They are "disinclined to give any information concerning this man."		14047	Committees	14047
A4590	20	10	1893	Documents	Letters In	J. W. Foster Rogers, 18 Mathoura Road, Toorak	Request for cost of Hall hire for a lecture during Cup Week.		14047	Hall booking	14047
A4591	24	10	1893	Documents	Letters In	Willard Vardow,Victorian Railways Librarian's Office, Spencer Street, Melbourne	Request to borrow any copy of "Judy", a weekly comic paper similar to the London "Punch". After searching Melbourne, he has discovered the BMI is the only source.		14047	Books	14047
A4592	01	11	1893	Documents	Letters In	Willard Vardow, Victorian Railways Librarian's Office, Spencer Street, Melbourne	Thanks for lending "Judy". Unfortunately it came too late to be of use, so is being returned.		14047	Books	14047
A4593	10	11	1893	Documents	Letters In	Nathan Spielvogel, Ballarat	Request on behalf of the Chess Club. 1. That the boards on six of the larger chess tables be repainted to co-incide with that in the smoking room and the Melbourne Chess Club. 2. That six large new sets of chess men be placed in the smoking room.		14047	Fixtures & Fittings	14047
A4594	19	12	1893	Documents	Letters In	G. Themieyer, Ballarat	Enclose cash for 17-10-0 - the amount due on the BMI Hall.		14047	Accounts	14047
A4595	15	12	1893	Documents	Letters In	Alex McLean, Colonial Bank of Australasia, Dandenong	Requests help in attracting subscribers to the DMI. He visited Ballarat a few months ago and was "much struck with the whole conduct of the Institute."		14047	Membership	14047
A4596	-	-	1893	Documents	Notes		Draft copy of notification that Cuthbert, Wynne, Morrow & Must have been appointed as solicitors to BMI		14047	Records	14047
A4597	12	01	1901	Documents	Envelopes		Envelope with two penny stamps		14047	Letters In	14047
A4598	12	01	1901	Documents	Letters In	W. Johnston, George Street, Ballarat East	Request for reduction in Hall rent for the Blind Musical Company.		14047	Hall booking	14047
A4599	-	04	1901	Documents	Letters In	"An Old Member", Ballarat	Letter of complaint about non-members who "infest the reading room."		14047	Committees	14047
A4600	12	07	1901	Documents	Memorandum	James Miller & Co, 357 & 359 Little Collins St, Melbourne	Quote for Coir mattings		14047	Accounts	14047
A4601	02	08	1901	Documents	Notices	R. E. Jacomb, The Mercantile Bank Assets Company Limited	Description of Fourth Redemption of Debenture Stock		14047	Accounts	14047
A4602	09	08	1901	Documents	Memorandum	Reginald Wray, Star Office, Ballarat	Acknowledgement of letter of sympathy.		14047	Letters In	14047
A4603	26	08	1901	Documents	Memorandum	John W. Kidder, Kyneton Mechanics' Institute	Enquiry whether anyone has objected to the Sydney "Bulletin", and if it is likely to be discontinued.		14047	Library	14047
A4604	09	09	1901	Documents	Letters In	Secretary, Library Association of Australasia, Public Lbrary, Melbourne	Invitation for delagate (s) to General Meeting of Library Association of Australia, Melbourne 29.10.1901 for 3 days. Advises that copies of Library Record of Australasia issued quarterly, contains list books, price & notes as to scope of work		14047	Meetings	14047
A4605	03	09	1901	Documents	Notices	The Mercantile Bank Assets Company Ltd., City Bank Buildings, 293 Collins Street, Melbourne.	forwarding cheques for 3 and 4th instalments of redemption 5% Debenture Stock No. M38 and interest		14047	Accounts	14047
A4606	17	09	1901	Documents	Letters In	John Fanning, Theatre Royal, Melbourne	requesting Hall booking 6 nights from Dec. 26th.		14047	Hall booking	14047
A4607	03	101901	1901	Documents	Letters In	Secretary, Library Association of Australasia, The Public Library, Melbourne.	informing that Meeting Library Association postponed to 8th April 1902, due to lack of support		14047	Committees	14047
A4608	25	10	1901	Documents	Letters In	Robert Allen, Proprietor, 'The Talbot Leader' Talbot.	requesting that postage be paid yearly (3/- per annum) for supply of ' Talbot Leader'		14047	Accounts	14047
A4609	29	10	1901	Documents	Telegram	Harry Clay, of Clay's Vaudeville Company, Wellington, New South Wales.	request quote rental Hall, 8 weeks commencing 15th March.		14047	Hall booking	14047
A4610	04	11	1901	Documents	Letters In	J. Sangston, 21 Union St. Windsor near St. Kilda Road. Melbourne	requesting Hall Booking, price including Hall and Piano.,2 nights December 5 & 6th		14047	Hall booking	14047
A4611	09	11	1901	Documents	Letters In	J. Sangston, 21 Union Street, Windsor near St. Kilda Road, Melbourne.	requesting new booking dates 7, 9 and 10th December.		14047	Hall booking	14047
A4612	13	11	1901	Documents	Letters In	J. Sangston, Dunnolly	acknowledging receipt Postal Note.		14047	Receipt	14047
A4613	20	11	1901	Documents	Letters In	Clegg, Kell & Miller, Architects, Colonial Mutual Chambers, Lydiard Street, Ballarat.	advising issue of final Certificate for Stage alterations and guaranteed stability between stage & floor.		14047	Buildings	14047
A4614	29	11	1901	Documents	Letters In	E. Richards, 21 Seymour Crescent, Ballarat.	cancellation membership		14047	Membership	14047
A4615	30	11	1901	Documents	Letters Out	Mrs. Richards, 12 Seymour Crescent, Ballarat.	in reply advising that one month subscription expires 30.11.1901		14047	Subscriptions	14047
A4616	12	12	1901	Documents	Letters In	J. Braithwaite, Honorary Secretary, Teachers Association. Ballarat East.	informing that Ballarat Teachers Association no longer requires use of room and press will be removed.		14047	Room booking	14047
A4617				Documents	Letters In	John Vare, 4 Maxwell Place, Ann Street, Brisbane, Queensland.	enclosing postal note 1/6d. owed on subscription.		14047	Subscriptions	14047
A4618		01	1902	Documents	Letters In	F. H. Stowe, President, Nonpareil Cork Manufacturing Co. Bridgport, Conn.	specification of samples of cork tiles for flooring dispatched		14047	Quote/Tender	14047
A4619	02	01	1902	Documents	Letters In	A. W. Baks/Co. C/o I. Miller, Printing Co., Post Office Place, Melbourne.	Hall booking January		14047	Hall booking	14047
A4620	04	01	1902	Documents	Letters In	Wallace Sander, Ballarat	requesting 3 month further option lease beginning 3st March and further option if required.		14047	Office Rentals	14047
A4621	08	01	1902	Documents	Telegram	Harry Clay, Geelong	requesting Hall booking 2 weeks from 20th January		14047	Hall booking	14047
A4622	08	01	1902	Documents	Telegram	Harry Clay, Geelong.	confirming Hall booking.		14047	Hall booking	14047
A4623	08	01	1902	Documents	Letters In	Harry Clay, Mechanics Institute, Geelong.	enclosing deposit use Hall, and request for further 2 weeks.		14047	Hall booking	14047
A4624	09	01	1902	Documents	Letters In	Harry Clay, Mechanics Institute, Geelong.	indicating satisfaction condition hire of Hall and forwarding deposit.		14047	Hall booking	14047
A4625	09	01	1902	Documents	Letters In	R. W. Oyston, The London Biosclope Company, St. Kilda Road, Melbourne.	requesting Hall booking March 28-31st		14047	Hall booking	14047
A4626	29	01	1902	Documents	Telegram	John Fanning, C/o J. Miller Printing Company	confirming Hall booking		14047	Hall booking	14047
A4627	30	01	1902	Documents	Letters In	A. W. Batiste, Theatrical Representative, C/o J. J. Miller Printing Co., Melbourne.	enclosing deposit Hall rental 17th Feb. and reqjuesting option renewing further 6 nights.		14047	Hall booking	14047
A4628	01	02	1902	Documents	Letters In	A. W. Batiste, C/o J. J. Miller, Printing Co., Melbourne.	describing nature of proposed entertainment and admission charges		14047	Hall booking	14047
A4629	04	02	1902	Documents	Letters In	Reginald Cecil Wray, Star Office, Ballarat.	submitting Committee membership resignation		14047	Membership	14047
A4630	03	02	1902	Documents	Letters In	C. G. Sander, Tivoli Vaudeville Company, Ballarat	Hall booking 3 months with option further term		14047	Hall booking	14047
A4631	11	02	1902	Documents	Letters In	C. J. Sander, Ballarat.	acceptance terms and conditions for hire of Hall for 3 months.		14047	Hall booking	14047
A4632	21	02	1902	Documents	Letters In	W. M. Hitchcock, 7, Poultry, London E.C.	requesting acceptance of special book and portrait forwarded from London.		14047	Donations	14047
A4633	22	02	1902	Documents	Letters In	Secretary, Public Library, Museums, & National Gallery of Victoria	requesting member Ballarat Committee contribute paper connected to Library work to be read at General Meeting 2nd April.		14047	Committees	14047
A4634	26	02	1902	Documents	Letters In	E. G. Blackmore, Clerk of the Parliaments, The Senate, Commonwealth of Australia, Melbourne.	informing that copies of Hansard will be forwarded from Government Printer.		14047	Donations	14047
A4635		02	1902	Documents	Notices	E. La T. Armstrong, Secretary The Library Association of Australasia	copy Constitution Library Association of Australasia.		14047	Constitution (Rules)	14047
A4636	14	2	1910	Documents	Letters In	The Rationalist Press Association Ltd, Victoria District - Australia, Secretaries Kerr Grant, 49 Park St, Brunswick and E. M. Higginson, c/o 555 Collins St, Melbourne	Advising that Mr. G. T. Frazer, Ballarat had offered to supply copies of Watts "Literary Guide". Seeking confirmation		14047	Donations	14047
A4637	24	3	1910	Documents	Letters In	J. & N. Tait, Concert Direrction etc, 101 Swanston St, Melbourne	Confirming arrangements made by Mr Talbot to rent the Hall on a month-to month basis for 6 nights per week (plus one matinee) - no Sundays - for no less than six months for rent of six pounds per week.		14047	Hall booking	14047
A4638	16	6	1910	Documents	Letters In	W. Brazenor	Applying on behalf of the members of the Billiard room for the sum of 23/- for prize money for the last tournament		14047	Committees	14047
A4639	23	1	1910	Documents	Letters In	Public Health Dept, Melbourne	Forwarding a copy of a report by Mr. J. D. Gillan, Electric Inspector regarding installation of electric light to the building.		14047	Fixtures & Fittings	14047
A4640	12	2	1909	Documents	Letters In	J. C. Langley, Electric British Bioscope, 66 Russell St, Melbourne	Enquiring about availability of hall for March 17 and rent of same		14047	Hall booking	14047
A4641	9	3	1909	Documents	Letters In	Chas Fisher	Enclosing one week's rent and stating that he would clear back rent asap		14047	Office Rentals	14047
A4642	31	3	1909	Documents	Letters In	Alb Bedggood, Cambrian Hill	In regard to supply of wood		14047	Quote/Tender	14047
A4643	8	4	1909	Documents	Letters In	Jas. Oddie, Ballarat	Thanks for Birthday card		14047	Committees	14047
A4644	20	4	1909	Documents	Notes	Mechanics Institute	Apparently a draft of an invitation to be forwarded for the fiftieth anniversity of the Institute on 25th May. Half the sheet missing.		14047	Committees	14047
A4645	5	5	1909	Documents	Letters In	Mrs E. J. Western, Proprietress, Town Hall Hotel, St Arnaud	Forwarding one pound deposit on hire of Hall		14047	Hall booking	14047
A4646	5	7	1909	Documents	Letters In	Chief Secretary's Office, Melbourne	Licence Issured under the Theares Act 1890		14047	Theatre Licence	14047
A4647	3	8	1909	Documents	Letters In	To. S.E. Figgis, Gas Co - rough copy	Institute wishes to improve lighting af large hall, asking for demonstration		14047	Fixtures & Fittings	14047
A4648	4	11	1909	Documents	Letters Out	Mr. F. Tonkin, 516 Talbot St, Ballarat	Replying to his request for use of large hall, and providing details of rent, lighting , deposit, etc		14047	Hall booking	14047
A4649			1909	Documents	Reports	Undated, unsigned report	Appears to be a report of a booking for the hall by J. & N. Tait designed to exclude other entertainers from the hall.		14047	Advertisement	14047
A4650			1909	Documents	Letters In	Patrick Braman, Yarram Yarram	Thanks for information forwarded to him		14047	Committees	14047
A4651			1909	Documents	Letters In	Mr. A Bedggood, Cambrian Hill	Asking about his promise to supply firewood		14047	Quote/Tender	14047
A4652	14	1	1908	Documents	Letters In	Jas Furness for R. J. Gribble M.A., L.L.B. Furnival's Chambers, Lydiard St, Ballarat	Advising that letter to Gribble was received and will be given to him on his return		14047	Committees	14047
A4653	13	1	1908	Documents	Letters In	Cuthbert, Morrow and Must. Lydiard St, Ballarat	Advising that, as requested, they had written to Messrs Knoll, Barnard, McKee and Gribble re arrears of subscriptions		14047	Subscriptions	14047
A4654	13	1	1908	Documents	Letters In	j. Hardiman, 40 George St, Fitzroy	Thanking Mr. Batten for his kind offer and stating the lost package from America had not turned up		14047	Committees	14047
A4655	15	1	1908	Documents	Letters In	E. R. Knoll, Ballarat	Requesting his name struck of list of members		14047	Membership	14047
A4656	17	1	1908	Documents	Letters Out	To W. D. McKee, Bridge St , Ballarat	Advising that McKee had agreed to pay two pounds by last Wednesday to settle his indebtedness to the Institute, but had not done so. Therefore his reply to Cuthbert, Morrow and Must's letter of demand was incorrect . By 12 noon Mr Batten's consent will be withdrawn		14047	Accounts	14047
A4657	20	01	1908	Documents	Letters In	Thos. J. Price, Ryan Street, Railway Town, Broken Hill.	letter asking for cost of rent for six months for vaudeville entertainment.		14047	Accounts	14047
A4658	23	01	1908	Documents	Letters In	J. Markham, 15 Balaclava Street, Launceston. Tas.	letter asking if Hall is available for 6 months from April next, if so, please book for me to run vaudeville of a very high standard;he feels the public if given good value for money they will patronise in the same hearty manner as they did when he was managing Bains.		14047	Hall booking	14047
A4659	24	01	1908	Documents	Letters In	J. Hardiman, 40 George Street, Fitzroy.	letter stating he has a friend who wishes to finance him to open at the Hall in March for the winter season; asks the Committee for the lowest rental; he would be a good steady tenant, also says that a show could not be made to pay, in the present condition of Ballarat, a a higher rental than six pounds;also requests a new flare light in the Hall, old one uses too much gas, also would like a good arc light in the entrance; he goes on to say he is going on tour with the "Eureka Stockade" Picture Co. as Manager and Pianist; he has stuck by them; their advance Manager has made it impossible for him to make a success of the tour so he will resign, is looking to opening in Ballarat entirely under his own management.		14047	Hall booking	14047
A4660	04	02	1908	Documents	Letters In	J. Markham, 15 Balaclava Street, Launceston. Tas.	letter advising of his arrival in Ballarat on the 18th or 20th to have a talk with Mr. Batten over matters re Hall to see whether matters can be fixed.		14047	Hall booking	14047
A4661	07	02	1908	Documents	Memorandum	J.E. White & Son, Decorators, Sturt Street.	letter agreeing to paint Wall facing west and part of chimney [with two good coats of paint] for the sum of three pounds and fifteen shillings.		14047	Quote/Tender	14047
A4662	08	02	1908	Documents	Memorandum	J. Markham Esq., Launceston.	memorandum advising that Mr. Batten will see you personally to receive a business proposition; he also declines 'reserving Hall for option" which he cannot do and thinks it unreasonable for you to ask.		14047	Hall booking	14047
A4663	16	03	1908	Documents	Letters In	V.A.L. Werner, Geelong West	letter fulfilling promise of making enquires re the now famous "Mechanics Rating Case" [copy has been forwarded of Annual Report of the Institute in which reference is made to the case} has also interviewed Mr. Jas Bell of the "Geelong Times" newspaper and he informs me the cost of the case to the Corporation amounted to about 300 pounds and that the Judge's decision was, that the Institute was exempt from Rating, that the Committee of the Institute was paying a small rate for the Caretakers Cottage as a matter of courtesy and advises Mr. Batten if he requires further information to write to Mr. Jas Bell as there is no man in Geelong more competent and well informed in this matter.		14047	Reports	14047
A4664	31	03	1908	Documents	Letters In	John Milner, Supt. of Police, Victoria Police, Ballarat.	letter asking Mr. Batten at his earliest convenience to call into this office as the matter I wish to bring attention to, is of importance and urgency.		14047	Committees	14047
A4665	05	03	1908	Documents	Letters In	A. Pousso, Ballarat.	letter advising he is unable to pay his rent in advance, asks the Committee to let it stand over for the present, and that he is agreeable to pay weekly in advance until he is able to pull himself together again for business has been very quiet for some time.		14047	Office Rentals	14047
A4666	11	03	1908	Documents	Letters In	Warrnambool "Standard", Koroit Street, Warrnambool.	Notification of an error in accounting between the BMI and the Ararat Mechanics' Institute.		14047	Accounts	14047
A4667	06	01	1903	Documents	Letters In	Lizzie Wallace, Club Hotel, Lydiard St Sth, Ballarat	Request to lease Hall for three months, with the option for longer.		14047	Hall booking	14047
A4668	07	01	1903	Documents	Letters In	W. Price, P.O. Horsham	Enquiry about vacant dates for month of January		14047	Hall booking	14047
A4669	28	01	1903	Documents	Agreements	Lizzie Wallace, Ballarat	Agrees to terms and conditions.		14047	Hall booking	14047
A4670	05	02	1903	Documents	Letters Out	Mr Payne, Teller, Union Bank	Letter of complaint from W. H. Batten about "a most insolently offensive and insulting message."		14047	Committees	14047
A4671	06	01	1903	Documents	Letters In	F. G. Payne, Ballarat	Apology and denial of the accusations made by Batten		14047	Receipt	14047
A4672	11	02	1903	Documents	Letters Out	F. Payne, Union Bank	Batten's dissatisfaction at the contradictory nature of Payne's letter. His explanation of the insult.		14047	Letters Out (Copy)	14047
A4673	12	02	1903	Documents	Correspondence	F. G. Payne, Ballarat	Acknowledgement of statement and apology.		14047	Letters In	14047
A4674	13	02	1903	Documents	Letters Out	F. Payne, Union Bank	Acceptance of apology - "a storm is generally followed by a healthier atmosphere."		14047	Letters Out (Copy)	14047
A4675	21	02	1903	Documents	Memorandum	Melville & Mullen, 262 & 264 Collins Street, Melbourne	Apology for delay in posting 2 periodicals - "Black & White" and "Sketch".		14047	Books	14047
A4676	09	03	1903	Documents	Notes		Appears to be a list of the numbers of books in the library. Total 25,530 (including periodicals)		14047	Books	14047
A4677	14	03	1903	Documents	Letters In	W. B. Withers,Tufton Cottage, Cooks River Road, New South Wales	Notices that Hammond is selling to Ledermann. Asks that "you go and get that Yankee book of mine and place it at least pro term if not for ever on the Mechanics Reference shelves - that is if the blessed thing has not been sold and the proceeds lodged somewhere". He is leaving for London. Mrs Dusautoy sends kind remembrances to old friends.		14047	Books	14047
A4678	02	04	1903	Documents	Leases	T. F. Morkham, Secretary for Lands, Office of Lands and Survey, Melbourne	Request to forward the lease issued for Allotment 72 in the Parish of Wonwondah.		14047	Committees	14047
A4679	25	04	1903	Documents	Letters In	T. F. Jordan, Ballarat	Reply to letter. He is simply unable to pay. He has not frequented the Institute for the last 2 or 3 years, but has trespassed on many occasions when he wanted to see a friend or look something up in the reading room. He will stop this.		14047	Accounts	14047
A4680	27	04	1903	Documents	Letters In	Wm Neale Lansley, Ballarat	Cannot forward the one pound due until at least May 18th. This is because of the great difficulty in getting in accounts.		14047	Accounts	14047
A4681	28	06	1903	Documents	Letters In	Lennon, Hyman & Lennon, Ballarat	Will not require the Hall after July 8th.		14047	Hall booking	14047
A4682	06	08	1903	Documents	Letters In	T. F. H. Murphy, Shire Office, Rupanyup	List of new books arrived. Thanks for prompt reply.		14047	Books	14047
A4683	08	08	1903	Documents	Letters In	Lizzie Wallace, Club Hotel, Lydiard St South, Ballarat	Application for Hall in Christmas week, with the option for longer.		14047	Hall booking	14047
A4684	22	08	1903	Documents	Letters In	John Fuller & Sons, Fuller's Vaudeville Companies, Dunedin	Unable to take adventage of your offer, but may some time in the future, Business is very good in NZ.		14047	Concert performances	14047
A4685	05	09	1903	Documents	Letters In	Audley Shield, 13 Queen Street, Ballarat East	Lease of Hall for three weeks. Gas paid as consumed.If you object to anything in the performance, he will repair it. He will attend to the Entrance and the staircase on the east side.		14047	Hall booking	14047
A4686	09	09	1903	Documents	Memorandum	Cuthbert, Morrow & Must, Lydiard Street, Ballarat	Entered judgment against the defendant - Mister Elliott - for arrears of subscription and costs. Will issue execution when we hear from you.		14047	Accounts	14047
A4687	19	09	1903	Documents	Letters In	R. Lance, Mechanics Institute, Warrnambool	request for information concerning establishment, management , cost of maintenance for recreation rooms		14047	Committees	14047
A4688	21	09	1903	Documents	Letters In	R. & L. Nicholls, Ballarat	notification of dirty state of shop front and door and request for refurbishment prior to South Street Competitions.		14047	Buildings	14047
A4689	22	09	1903	Documents	Letters In	Howard Vernon, Caledonion Hotel, Echuca	requesting long term Hall booking as previously arranged		14047	Hall booking	14047
A4690	25	09	1903	Documents	Telegram	Howard Vernon, Post Office, Deniliquin	confirmation of booking		14047	Hall booking	14047
A4691	23	09	1903	Documents	Letters In	Mr. L. Wallace, Melbourne.	indicating presence Ballarat 2 weeks prior to Xmas and current address is C/o Waxworks, Melbourne.		14047	Hall booking	14047
A4692	23	09	1903	Documents	Telegram	Vernon, Denilquin	advising Hall arrangement not yet confirmed by Institute.		14047	Hall booking	14047
A4693	01	10	1903	Documents	Telegram	Alice Hardie, Great American Wonderscope Co.C/o Palace Hotel, Bourke Street, Melbourne.	requesting terms and conditions and seating capacity for Hall use.		14047	Hall booking	14047
A4694	03	10	1903	Documents	Letters In	Joseph H. McFeeters, Simpson St. Kyneton	cancellation of membership		14047	Membership	14047
A4695	06	10	1903	Documents	Letters In	Alice Hardie, Palace Hotel, Bourke Street, Melbourne.	if decision made to play in Ballarat contact will be made by Agent.		14047	Hall booking	14047
A4696	25	10	1903	Documents	Letters In	Claude H. Whaite, (Rep) Mel. B. Spurr's, Tour of the World, C/o J. J. Miller, 45 1/2 Post Office Place, Melbourne.	requesting terms and conditions for use of Hall.		14047	Hall booking	14047
A4697	20	11	1903	Documents	Letters In	L. Wallace, Melbourne	advising Mr. Wallace in Tasmania and will confirm booking on his return.		14047	Hall booking	14047
A4698	22	12	1903	Documents	Letters In	Mrs. Will Wallace, C/0 Baur's Company, Temperance Hall, Hobart, Tasmania.	request booking Hall Easter for 3 months.		14047	Hall booking	14047
A4699	23	05	1903	Documents	Agreements	Norman Turnbull, Ballarat	cancelling Agreement and request for deposit of 8 pounds be paid against rent owing.		14047	Accounts	14047
A4700	14	07	1904	Documents	Letters In	Melville & Mullen, 262- 264 Collins Street, Melbourne.	advising that new books advertised in each Saturday's 'Argus' newspaper will be forwarded and request return of unwanted books.		14047	Books	14047
A4701	14	07	1904	Documents	Letters In	Cuthbert Morrow & Must, Lydiard Street, Ballarat	advising expect to receive payment of Mr. Bain's debt whose Solicitors advise settlement be made without transferring Judgment.		14047	Accounts	14047
A4702				Documents	Memorandum	Harry Shine and J. Pereira	advising cheque will be paid and of intention to advertise as "Shine & Pereira"		14047	Accounts	14047
A4703	22	07	1904	Documents	Memorandum	Melville Mullen, 262 and 264 Collins Street, Melbourne.	advising papers and Magazines currently on board "Australia" will be forwarded as soon as possible.		14047	Books	14047
A4704	05	08		Documents	Letters In	Watts & Lucas, 42 Capel Street, North Melbourne.	requesting dates available and costs Hall for short season.		14047	Hall booking	14047
A4705	18	02	1867	Documents	Letters Out	W.H. Baachus Esq	acknowledging receipt of subscription of 10 guineas with thanks and has been elected a Life Member.		14047	Membership	14047
A4706	08	08	1904	Documents	Letters In	Cuthbert Morrow & Must, Lydiard Street, Ballarat.	enclosing cheque for 2 pounds 15/- amount due by Judgment ats Elliott and cheque for 7 pounds 10/- part payment Judgment ats Bain.		14047	Accounts	14047
A4707	08	08	1904	Documents	Letters In	Frank Williams, Bridge Street,Ballarat	resigning position Institute Committee.		14047	Membership	14047
A4708	08	08	1904	Documents	Letters In	J. H. Apps, Sec. The Soldiers' Hill Brass Band	seeking refund Hall rental due to Concert revenue loss		14047	Hall booking	14047
A4709	18	08	1904	Documents	Letters In	Matthew Wasley, Ballarat	nominating C. Grainger Esq. Manager Ballarat Woolen Mill to fill Committee vacancy.		14047	Committees	14047
A4710	22	08	1904	Documents	Letters In	T. T. Hollway & Robt. L. Nicholl	nomination T. M. Allen committee vacancy		14047	Committees	14047
A4711	05	09	1904	Documents	Letters In	R. & L. Nicholls, Ballarat	requesting retification of sale of flowers by Fruiterer in adjoinging shop		14047	Office Rentals	14047
A4712	06	09	1904	Documents	Letters In	.........................................., Mechanics Buildings, Ballarat West	stating that flowers will no longer be sold in his shop		14047	Office Rentals	14047
A4713	12	09	1904	Documents	Pamphlets (Brochures)	J. J. Miller, Miller Printing Company	request Hall booking during Show week for 'Abomah' the tallest lady in the world		14047	Hall booking	14047
A4714	13	09	1904	Documents	Letters In	W. A. Thomson, Melbourne from W. H. Batten, Bendigo.	informing matter be taken to Committee regarding unpaid debts to Richardson, Sauer, Smith & Mackay and Evening Herald.		14047	Accounts	14047
A4715	10	09	1904	Documents	Memorandum	H. Batten (son) to W. H. Batten (father)	enclosing copy Mr. Thomson's letter addressing claims against him and holding F. W. Morcom's letter which details dealings with Thomson for reply. Also advises nothing heard from neither Mrs. Wallace nor Vernon on Hall booking.		14047	Accounts	14047
A4716	12	3	1908	Documents	Letters In	C. Sudholz & Co, Theatrical and Concert Direction, Citizen's Building, 167 Queen St, Melbourne	Enquiring about lease of hall foir 'first class pernament picture show'		14047	Hall booking	14047
A4717	13	3	1908	Documents	Invoices	J.G.S. Baker Esq, Mgr, Carlton Brewery Co.	Forwarding account for three pounds 15/- for repainting wall of Mechanic's Institute		14047	Accounts	14047
A4718	18	4	1908	Documents	Letters In	E. S , B of A , Ballarat	Asking that members of the South Australian Handball Team who are playing in a competition in Ballarat be allowed to use the Reading Room		14047	Room booking	14047
A4719	19	4	1908	Documents	Letters In	E. L. Fletcher, Elverton, Lower Sandy Bay	Enquiring about a book of Norse Legends - wanting to know title		14047	Books	14047
A4720	9	5	1908	Documents	Letters In	R. J. Webster, Ballarat	Assuring Committee that his absence from meetings was due to difficulty in getting a substitute at work		14047	Meetings	14047
A4721	11	5	1908	Documents	Licence	Chief Secretary's Office	a further Licence under threTheatre's Act 1890		14047	Britannia	14047
A4722	22	5	1908	Documents	Memorandum	John P Marshall, First-Class Family Grocer, 178-180 Sturt St, Ballarat	Resigning from Committee due to failing health		14047	Membership	14047
A4723	26	5	1908	Documents	Statements	Forty-Ninth Annual Report of the Committee of The Ballaarat Mechanics' Institute	Committee's report and accounts		14047	Reports	14047
A4724	19	6	1908	Documents	Letters In	Copy of letter from Treloar Chisholm per T.R. Treloar	Regarding letting of hall to Mr. Markham		14047	Hall booking	14047
A4725	19	6	1909	Documents	Letters In	Treloar Chisholm per T.R. Treloar, Carlyons Hotel, Sturt St, Ballarat	Regarding letting of hall to Mr. Markham		14047	Hall booking	14047
A4726	24	6	1908	Documents	Letters In	Copy of letter from Treloar Chisholm per T.R. Treloar	Expanding on his letter regarding letting of hall to Mr. Markham		14047	Hall booking	14047
A4727	24	6	1908	Documents	Letters In	Treloar Chisholm per T.R. Treloar, Carlyons Hotel, Sturt St Ballarat	Regarding letting of hall to Mr. Markham		14047	Hall booking	14047
A4728	26	7	1908	Documents	Letters In	Treloar Chisholm per T.R. Treloar, Carlyons Hotel, Sturt St Ballarat	Regarding letting of hall to Mr. Markham, and expressing surprise at the tone and formal demand made for the sum of six pounds 4/-		14047	Accounts	14047
A4729	3	7	1908	Documents	Letters Out	Copy of letter to Messrs George Smith Hugh Mackay	giving notice to quit and deliver up possession of shop and premises at Mechanics		14047	Office Rentals	14047
A4730	6	7	1908	Documents	Letters In	J. Markham Sole lessee and Manager, Tivoli Vaudeville Entertainers, GPO Melbourne	Agreeing to accept Mr Batten's advice to close down because of the "terrible house'		14047	Concert performances	14047
A4731	20	7	1908	Documents	Letters In	John Latimen	Asking for increase in salary for his role being in charge of billiard room		14047	Staff	14047
A4732	24	7	1908	Documents	Telegram	Platt Parers Duke Hotel Ballarat	Book hall		14047	Hall booking	14047
A4733	4	8	1908	Documents	Letters In	Sydney Crawford, Berringa Public Library, Berringa	Applying for grant of books for new library		14047	Books	14047
A4734	10	9	1908	Documents	Letters In	Sydney Crawford, Berringa Public Library, Berringa	Conveying cordial thanks for grant of books for new library		14047	Books	14047
A4735	27	10	1908	Documents	Letters In	T. H. Dare, Reids Coffee Palace, Lydiard St, Ballarat	Offer for share and debenture stock		14047	Accounts	14047
A4736	21	11	1908	Documents	Reports	Sam Walker and R. M. Lambert	Auditors statement for 31st October, 1908		14047	Accounts	14047
A4737			1908	Documents	Notices	The Ballaarat Gas Company	Report on Incandescent Lighting Inspections		14047	Reports	14047
A4738			1908	Documents	Memorandum	From W. H. Batten	Advising that members who wish to resign should have their names struck off list		14047	Membership	14047
A4739			1908	Documents	Memorandum	J. G. White and Son, 729 Sturt St, ballarat	Quote to repair walls of shop, 2 rooms and passage, clean down woodwork and paint, clean counter, partitions andf paint		14047	Tenders	14047
A4740			1908	Documents	Memorandum	From W. H Batten (Copy)	Pointing out that certain members' subscriptions were over three years overdue		14047	Subscriptions	14047
A4741	07	03	1902	Documents	Letters In	S. B. Webb, Ballarat	Regrets the error. Encloses five shillings subscription.		14047	Subscriptions	14047
A4742	15	03	1902	Documents	Letters In	B.Eason, Lydiard St, Ballarat	Acknowledges letter notifying of his election to the committee		14047	Membership	14047
A4743	17	03	1902	Documents	Letters In	Library Association of Australia, The Public Library, Melbourne	Request for name of the delegate for the meeting of the Library association.		14047	Library	14047
A4744	24	03	1902	Documents	Memorandum	E.E.Teeling, Publisher, The "West Australian" Newspaper Co Limited, Perth	If subscription is paid in advance, a 10% discount will be allowed.		14047	Subscriptions	14047
A4745	04	05	1902	Documents	Letters In	Robert B. Leigo, Grenville & Mt Mercer Mutual Improvement Association, Mt Mercer.	Enquiry re cost of membership per year.		14047	Membership	14047
A4746	04	05	1902	Documents	Notices	G. Giovanardi, Melbourne	Letter and price list of a collection of artistic Italian publications available for purchase, including a list of Ballarat purchasers.		14047	Books	14047
A4747	29	05	1902	Documents	Letters In	A. L. Cunard, Federal Hall, Geelong	Request for first continuous vacant dates. Now in 9th week in Geelong.		14047	Hall booking	14047
A4748	29	05	1902	Documents	Letters In	Andrew Hodge, Hodge & Harpur, Adelphi Dramatic Company, Gaiety Theatre, Bendigo	Request for vacant dates and terms. "We would play popular drama at popular prices." Mr Fanning is the Manager.		14047	Hall booking	14047
A4749	30	05	1902	Documents	Letters In	C. G. Sander, Ballarat	Request for an extension of present agreement re Hall for another four weeks.		14047	Hall booking	14047
A4750	06	06	1902	Documents	Letters In	Howard J. Carr, The Parsonage, Harrow	Enquiry about books which are no longer needed. Could he have or buy them for a nominal sum? Local libraries would be glad of them.		14047	Books	14047
A4751	07	06	1902	Documents	Letters In	Wm G. Wardrop, Henry St, Oakleigh	Pleased to hear the Judge's summing up in the case of Wallace & Harry. "This vulgar Wallace C. was an unspeakable & intolerable nuisance to quiet members of the Institute. Reading in the newspaper & magazine room was out of the question with a set of savages hooting and yelling overhead."		14047	Reports	14047
A4752	12	06	1902	Documents	Letters In	W. Coulthard, Education Department, 103 Sturt St, Ballarat	Invitation to Mr Batten to act a judge for a competition - initiated by the Mayor - for school children to recite a poem - "The Queen's Letter". Note on the back of the letter says a memo was sent, thanking the Board and declining.		14047	Committees	14047
A4753	12	06	1902	Documents	Letters In		Mayor J. J. Brokenshire's Competition. Recitation - "The Queen's Letter"		14047	Concert performances	14047
A4754	13	06	1900	Documents	Letters In	Jules Renard, Melbourne	Reference to a difference of opinion between the Committee and Renard about advertising. Still prepared to lease the space for 8 pounds per year.		14047	Wall advertising	14047
A4755	15	06	1900	Documents	Leases	Jules Renard, Melbourne	Accepts conditions and wishes to have the advertising space for a further 2 years. Hopes the quality and taste of the advertisement meets with the approval of the Committee.		14047	Wall advertising	14047
A4756	16	06	1900	Documents	Letters Out	Jules Renard & Co., Melbourne	Thanks for payment. Is sure the Committee will accept the advertisement.		14047	Advertisement	14047
A4757	18	06	1900	Documents	Letters In	Jules Renard, Melbourne	Pleased with support from Committee. Hope "to see a decided fillip given to the consumption of Sanderson's "Scotch" in your city."		14047	Letters In	14047
A4758	-	06	1902	Documents	Letters In	Will Wallace, Waxworks, Warrnambool	Surprised that Mr Sander was finishing. Confirms dates.		14047	Hall booking	14047
A4759	-	06	1902	Documents	Letters In	Will Wallace, Waxworks, Warrnambool	Definite booking for a fortnight or a month. The place has been allowed to run down. Mr Sander did not know how to run a show and it will take time to build it up again.		14047	Hall booking	14047
A4760	30	06	1902	Documents	Letters In	Will Wallace, Warrnambool	Encloses deposit for Hall booking.		14047	Hall booking	14047
A4761	23	06	1902	Documents	Letters In	James Foster, c/o J. J. Miller, Printers, Post Office Place, Melbourne	Wishes to book Christmas week. Just arrived from South Africa with a splendid first class attraction.		14047	Hall booking	14047
A4762	23	06	1902	Documents	Telegram	Will Wallace, Warrnambool	Book Hall		14047	Hall booking	14047
A4763	27	06	1902	Documents	Telegram	Will Wallace, Warrnambool	Will run as long as possible		14047	Hall booking	14047
A4764	28	06	1902	Documents	Telegram	Will Wallace, Warrnambool	Book Hall for six weeks with option.		14047	Hall booking	14047
A4765	03	07	1902	Documents	Letters In	W. B. Withers, Tufton Cottage, Cook's River Road, St Peters NSW	Mr Alderton did a commission for me in Ballarat. Ask Hammond if one of my books is still there. You may have it for the reference library. Rev. Gilbertson has died. Glad to note Mr Bickett is recovering.		14047	Donations	14047
A4766	07	07	1902	Documents	Letters In	T. W. Coates, Secretary, The Ballarat District Benevolent Asylum, Camp Street, Ballarat	letter of thanks for newspapers given for inmates use		14047	Donations	14047
A4767	007	07	1902	Documents	Letters In	Robert T. Sago, Secretary, Grenville & Mt. Mercer Improvement Association, Mt. Mercer	unable to become subscriber		14047	Subscriptions	14047
A4768	07	07	1902	Documents	Letters In	C. G. Sanders, 95 Princes St. Carlton	requesting balance due on account including piano hire, furniture and gas.		14047	Accounts	14047
A4769	12	07	1902	Documents	Letters In	Leslie Cardum, Ballarat	accepting conditions for hire of Hall		14047	Hall booking	14047
A4770	14	07	1902	Documents	Letters In	C. G. Sanders, 95 Princes Street, Carlton	stating arrangments for piano hire. rent and gas account		14047	Accounts	14047
A4771	14	07	1902	Documents	Letters In	G. Giovanardi, Montague Chambers, cnr. Elizabeth and Hunter Streets Sydney	refers to selection and purchase of art books		14047	Books	14047
A4772	15	07	1902	Documents	Notices	Mercantile Bank Assets Company Ltd., 293 Collins Street, Melbourne.	stating that offer of 3% per annum not applicable to Institute's Debenture holding.		14047	Accounts	14047
A4773	24	07	1902	Documents	Letters In	J. E. Kennedy, Mechanics Institute, Ballarat.	acceptance renewal tenancy Class room at 7 pounss 10/- per quarter		14047	Room booking	14047
A4774	25	07	1902	Documents	Letters In	William Little & Co. Finance and Estate Agents, Ballarat.	enclosing 1 pound current subscription and cancellation from subscription list.		14047	Subscriptions	14047
A4775	26	07	1902	Documents	Letters In	C. Mackay, Post Office, Gordon.	request amount due for quarterly subscription		14047	Subscriptions	14047
A4776	06	08	1902	Documents	Letters In	A. L. Cunnard, The Lorgnette Office, 229 Collins Street, Melbourne	requesting information for rental, including light and piano and dates vacant		14047	Hall booking	14047
A4777	07	08	1902	Documents	Letters In	Rennard, Lorimer & Co., 11 St. James Buildings, Little Collins Street, Melbourne	enclosing payment for rental advertising space on wall and subsequent discontinuation.		14047	Wall advertising	14047
A4778	08	08	1902	Documents	Letters In	G. Burns, Stock West Company, Ballarat.	stating unable to pay Crown rent until after shearing and requesting Institute to pay the required 56 pounds to cover Government offer extension lease. Also offers to give Pro. note of 28 pounds due 20th December and 28 pounds due 20th March and scrape up discount of Bill.		14047	Accounts	14047
A4779	20	08	1902	Documents	Memorandum	Melville & Mullen, 262 and 264 Collins Street, Melbourne.	advising that parcels now sent to Melbourne be delivered directly to Ballarat.		14047	Books	14047
A4780	25	08	1902	Documents	Letters In	Manager, Carlton Brewery Limited, 16 Bouverie Street, Carlton	forwarding cheque 3 pounds 10/- for wall advertising year ending July 1st 1902.		14047	Wall advertising	14047
A4781	25	08	1902	Documents	Letters In	James Liddle, Ballarat.	offering to pay 7/- per week for right to sell fruit and confectionery during night entertainments.		14047	Quote/Tender	14047
A4782	02	09	1902	Documents	Letters In	Rennard Lorimer & Co., 11 St. James Buildings, Little Collins Street, Melbourne.	acknowleding memo 1st August 1902 and advises that direct contact made with Messrs. Stanfield & Smith		14047	Committees	14047
A4783	02	09	1902	Documents	Letters In	Will Wallace, Club Hotel, Lydiard Street South Ballarat	application for lease Hall		14047	Hall booking	14047
A4784	02	09	1902	Documents	Letters In	Mercantile Bank Assets Co. Ltd., City Bank Buildings, 293 Collins Street, Melbourne.	enclosing cheque 1 pounds 16/4d. interest at 3% accrued on Debenture Stock No. M 38		14047	Insurance	14047
A4785	09	09	1902	Documents	Letters Out	Miss Downes, Ballarat	recognition of services rendered to Institute by her late brother,		14047	Committees	14047
A4786	10	09	1902	Documents	Letters In	Mr. H. Cardum, 56 Hunter Street, Sydney	forwarding 2 copies magazine 'Progressive Thought' and will forward copies free of charge monthly if suitable.		14047	Books	14047
A4787	15	09	1902	Documents	Letters In	Miss Georgina Downes, Southgate Terrace, Mair Street, Ballarat.	thanks for letter of sympathy received on loss of brother.		14047	Committees	14047
A4788	16	09	1902	Documents	Letters In	Rennard, Lorimer & Co., PO Box 233, Melbourne.	refers to painting out of wall advertisement		14047	Wall advertising	14047
A4789	19	09	1902	Documents	Letters In	Rennard, Lorimer & Co., PO Box 233, Melbourne.	advising that contact made with Stanfield & Smith for painting out wall advertising.		14047	Wall advertising	14047
A4790	20	09	1902	Documents	Letters In	Stanfield & Smith, 119 Sturt Street, Ballarat.	advising that painting of wall will proceed at price given.		14047	Wall advertising	14047
A4791	26	09	1902	Documents	Letters In	Robert F. Scott, Secretary, Postmaster General's Department, Melbourne.	advising that parcels of newspapers from London office will be forwarded directly to Ballarat.		14047	Books	14047
A4792	09	10	1902	Documents	Letters In	Lizzie Wallace, Club Hotel, Lydiard Street South, Ballarat	enclosing 10 pound deposit for Hall and indicating rules of rental will be carried out meticiously.		14047	Hall booking	14047
A4793	09	10	1902	Documents	Letters In	Lizzie Wallace, Ballarat.	application for lease of Hall.		14047	Hall booking	14047
A4794	29	10	1902	Documents	Letters In	Melville & Muller, 262 and 264 Collins Street, Melbourne.	indicating that all Ballarat mail will be sorted en route from Adelaide and deposited direct.		14047	Committees	14047
A4795	30	10	1902	Documents	Letters In	W. A. Price, C/o Wilkie & Bowden, 383 Little Collins Street, Melbourne.	requesting vacant dates Hall December and January.		14047	Hall booking	14047
A4796	31	10	1902	Documents	Letters In	G. E. Wollaston, Ballarat.	cancellation of subscription due to Goverment servants having to pay a sum equivalent to 3 1/4 times the income tax of the outside public.		14047	Subscriptions	14047
A4797	31	10	1902	Documents	Reports	R. M. Lambert,	advising that audit carried out for half year ending 31st October 1902 and found correct in every particular.		14047	Accounts	14047
A4798				Documents	Memorandum	W. H. Batten (addressee unnamed)	requesting quarterly subscription due and stating that report will be prepared for General Committee on overdue subscriptions.		14047	Subscriptions	14047
A4799	08	11	1902	Documents	Letters In	J.T. Morrell, Williamstown Mechanics' Institute and Free library, Electra Street, Williamstown.	letter advising of their Rules being revised by their Committee and would greatly appreciate a copy of BMI's latest Rules for perusing.		14047	Constitution (Rules)	14047
A4800	28	11	1902	Documents	Letters In	The Mercantile Bank Assets Co. Ltd., City Bank Building, 293 Collins Street, Melbourne.	printed letter advising of cheque for five pounds, one shilling and eight pence enclosed for 5th instalment of Redemption 5% of Debenture Stock No. M38, the Debenture Certificate mentioned is also enclosed.		14047	Accounts	14047
A4801	16	12	1902	Documents	Letters In	John Brittain, 55 Princes Street North, Ballarat East.	letter advising that Mr. C. Wragge will probably return to Ballarat early in January next for the purpose of more lectures; asks if the Hall is available and a request for a favourable rent; full particulars please are to be forwarded direct to him at 370 Clarendon Street, East Melbourne.		14047	Hall booking	14047
A4802	29	12	1902	Documents	Letters In	T. Le Outtrim, Deputy Post-Master General, Post Office and Telegraph Department, General Post Office, Melbourne.	letter referring to BMI letter of 9th September last, re a complaint that English newspapers for BMI are carried on to Melbourne; Mr. Outtrim states the fault lies with the British Post Office who he has contacted and they say " any packets for Ballarat which may have been included in the mail for Melbourne must have been misdirected in their Office which as now been addressed and it is hoped their will be no repetition".		14047	Library	14047
A4803	30	12	1902	Documents	Letters In	John Danks & Son Proprietary Ltd., Manufacturers of Sheet Lead, Lead Compo and Tin Pipe, 392 Bourke Street, Melbourne.	letter replying to BMI request for quotes of 27th inst. for Canvas Hose @ 51/2 pence per foot; Directors 12s.6d each and Hose Unions 6s.6d each.		14047	Fixtures & Fittings	14047
A4804	30	12	1902	Documents	Memorandum	Jas. Wilson, Manager, The India Rubber, Gutta Percha & Telegraph Works Company Ltd., 274 Flinders Street, Melbourne.	Memorandum replying to BMI letter of 27th inst; we have 1/1/2" Canvas Hose in stock and can quote four pence per foot nett.		14047	Fixtures & Fittings	14047
A4805	30	12	1902	Documents	Letters In	Thomas Evans Proprietary Limited, 365-7 Bourke Street, Melbourne.	letter advising of quote for Hose and Brasswork as follows; Canvas Hose 1/1/2"C 6d, 71/2d and 81/2d per foot; Direcot and Male End 1/1/2" 11s.6d. each and Neat and Tail 1/1/2" 4s.6d. each.		14047	Fixtures & Fittings	14047
A4806	09	01	1905	Documents	Letters In	Clegg & Miller, Architects, Colonial Mutual Chambers, Lydiard Street, Ballarat.	letter reporting that we submitted to your House Committee a reply in detail to the letter of the Board of Public Health respecting various additional requirements at BMI, and in brief recommend the following work to be attended to; Escape Stairs & Dressing Room stairs, Ventilation generally, Alterations to Door, Fastenings etc., Painting and writing on doors, New Closet and Urinal accomodation - estimate to cost three hundred pounds.		14047	Buildings	14047
A4807	31	01	1905	Documents	Memorandum	Melville & Mullen, Booksellers, Stationers and Librarians, 262 & 264 Collins Street, Melbourne.	memorandum enclosing invoice for 11 volumes of Dickens sent by rail today. This will complete your set with the exception of "David Copperfield" which we do not have in stock at present; apologies for not having "Mysics' Pardon" available but will advertise in London for a copy; also enclosing Lists of the works of Mr. Hungerford and R.M. Ballantyne now in print.		14047	Library	14047
A4808	31	01	1905	Documents	Memorandum	Melville & Mullen, Booksellers, Stationers and Librarians, 262 & 264 Collins Street, Melbourne.	replying to Mr. Batten's memo that they are not aware that "The Westminister Budget" has been discontinued, regret that you have not received it as usual, they will write to London, order it again to be forwarded to you if it is still being published, if not will notify you.		14047	Library	14047
A4809	31	12	1904	Documents	Letters In	Government Statist, Office of the Government Statist for Public Libraries Mechanics Institutes etc., Melbourne.	Printed copy of form to be filled in by Secretary of BMI for any costs of buildings and repairs, receipts, volumes in the library, hours open for year ending 31st December, 1904 and to be received by the Government Statist before 31st January, 1905.		14047	Accounts	14047
A4810	02	02	1905	Documents	Letters In	Besemeres & Walker, Auctioneers, Accountants, 46 Lydiard Street South, Ballarat.	letter advising they have sold Mr. Auger's business Mechanics entrance to Miss Davies who will pay you the rent as from next Saturday.		14047	Office Rentals	14047
A4811	12	06	1905	Documents	Letters In	Geo. Hill & Co., Hotel Brokers, Advertising & General Agents, No. 1 Trades Hall Buildings, Camp Street, Ballarat.	letter advising they are prepared to rent the East Side of the Mechanics Institute at a rental of seven pounds for the first year and six pounds per annum afterwards, please reply.		14047	Office Rentals	14047
A4812	08	06	1905	Documents	Letters In	H. Balfour Cathcart, Solicitor, Horsham	Hickey from the Institute. The Institute does not have the authority to deal in real estate. If you were involved with the sale, a copy of resolution would probably be required.		14047	Committees	14047
A4813	08	06	1905	Documents	Letters In	R. Wood, Buckland Downs, Harrismith	Enclose post office order for two pounds - subscription (?)		14047	Membership	14047
A4814	29	05	1905	Documents	Letters In	H. Balfour Cathcart, Solicitor, Horsham	The Institute to Hickey. Requirements the Titles Office need before the transfer can proceed.		14047	Committees	14047
A4815	16	06	1905	Documents	Letters In	H. Balfour Cathcart, Solicitor, Horsham	The Institute to Hickey. Unable to get the transfer passed. Have made an appointment with the Commissioner. Difficulty is in Articles of Association which do not allow for dealing with real estate.		14047	Committees	14047
A4816	24	06	1905	Documents	Letters In	H. Balfour Cathcart, Solicitor, Horsham	Title has been returned to the Titles Office. Costs which the Institute should pay will be determined soon.		14047	Committees	14047
A4817	30	06	1905	Documents	Letters In	Clegg & Miller, Colonial Mutual Chambers, Lydiard Street, Ballarat	Enclose price for new water. Ludbrook has a full list of works and will keep it going until he finishes.		14047	Buildings	14047
A4818	27	10	1905	Documents	Letters In	Clegg & Miller, Colonial Mutual Chambers, Lydiard Street, Ballarat	A communication from the Board of Health states that there must be a fire resisting ceiling in the front shop as well as the fire resisting and self closing doors. Mr Miller has been to Melbourne and we are confident we can get the ceiling struck out.		14047	Buildings	14047
A4819	07	07	1905	Documents	Letters In	Henry Rawlings, Mechanics' Institute, Ballarat	Letter of thanks for good wishes and courteous treatment. Hopes BMI continues to flourish.		14047	Committees	14047
A4820	17	07	1905	Documents	Letters In	Howard Vernon, Williamson Repertoire Coy, Opera House, Brisbane	Enquiry about availability of Hall. "Would the Committee allow Sunday concerts on proper sacred lines.... Please let me know what class of entertainment you have had in the Hall lately."		14047	Hall booking	14047
A4821	26	07	1905	Documents	Letters In	The Anglo-American Import Coy, York Chambers, 47 Queen Street, Melbourne	Forwarding 1 Gold Medal Fire Extinguisher. Mr Shoppee will fit it up.		14047	Fixtures & Fittings	14047
A4822	02	08	1905	Documents	Telegram	Will Wallace, Rockhampton	What dates vacant in September?		14047	Hall booking	14047
A4823	03	08	1905	Documents	Telegram	Wallace, Rockhampton	Wire lowest rental week to week		14047	Hall booking	14047
A4824	04	08	1905	Documents	Telegram	Wallace, Rockhampton	Book Hall 9-16 September, with option.		14047	Hall booking	14047
A4825	08	08	1905	Documents	Letters In	E. Coburn, 85 Windermere Street, Ballarat.	querying subscription paid for female		14047	Membership	14047
A4826	09	08	1905	Documents	Letters In	F. E. (?), Commercial Bank, Carlton	requesting refund subscription		14047	Membership	14047
A4827	10	08	1905	Documents	Telegram	Claude Guest, Little Collins Street, Melbourne	request booking for 3 weeks commencing Boxing night		14047	Hall booking	14047
A4828	11	08	1905	Documents	Telegram	Guest, Melbourne	accept terms and posting deposit		14047	Hall booking	14047
A4829	11	08	1905	Documents	Letters In	Claude Guest, 213 Little Collins Street, Melbourne	forwarding cheque for 10 pounds deposit on Hall and request for receipt.		14047	Hall booking	14047
A4830	13	08	1905	Documents	Letters In	Mrs. Will Wallace, Will Wallace's Waxworks & Vaudeville Coy.,Gympie, Queenssland.	checking opening arrangements on Septr. 9 to 16th inclusive		14047	Hall booking	14047
A4831	14	08	1905	Documents	Reports	Robt. L. Nicholl	recommendation from Billiard Room Committee that the scale of charges for use of Billiard Tables be substantially reduced.		14047	Committees	14047
A4832	05	09	1905	Documents	Letters In	Mrs. Wallace, Waxworks, Bourke Street, Melbourne.	postponing opening dates		14047	Hall booking	14047
A4833	13	09	1905	Documents	Letters In	W. H. Holmes, Hon Sec. VPDA, 100 Ligar Street, Ballarat	inquiring as to cost and seating capacity of Hall relative to occuancy on Friday 29th.		14047	Hall booking	14047
A4834	30	09	1905	Documents	Letters In	J. W. Colville, Secretary, Public Health Department, Offices of the Board, Melbourne,to Messrs. Clegg & Miller, Architects, Lydiard St. Ballarat.	acknowledging proposals for alterations to doorways, corridor windows and ceilings for fire protection purposes and setting out compliances required.		14047	Buildings	14047
A4835	09	10	1905	Documents	Letters In	Cuthbert Morrow & Must, Barristers & Solicitors, Lydiard Street,Ballarat.	advice on proposed amendments and alterations in Rules relating to power to sue and expel a Member for arrears and power for Institute to hold land.		14047	Constitution (Rules)	14047
A4836	18	10	1905	Documents	Letters In	Cuthbert Morrow & Must, Barristers & Solicitors, Lydiard Street, Ballarat.	enclosing Bill of Costs and Statement for 3 pounds 3/- and forwarding cheque for 4 pounds 9/- refund.		14047	Accounts	14047
A4837	26	10	1905	Documents	Letters In	Leslie Smith, Advance Agents, The Blind Entertainers, 50 Hope Street, Brunswick.	requesting costs for Hall and Piano for Sacred Concert Sunday 10th December.		14047	Hall booking	14047
A4838	10	10	1905	Documents	Invoices	Clegg & Miller, Architects, Colonial Mutual Chambers, Lydiard Street, Ballarat.	account for services in connection preparing plans & specifications for alterations to Institute. 21 pounds 7 shillings.		14047	Accounts	14047
A4839	10	10	1905	Documents	Statements	Clegg & Miller Architects, Colonial Mutual Chambers, Lydiard Street, Ballarat.	Statement of account for 430 pounds 15 shillings for works at Institute		14047	Accounts	14047
A4840	17	11	1905	Documents	Letters In	Donald McDonald, Secretary, Geelong Mechanics' Institute, Geelong.	requesting information in relation to municipal taxation of Mechanics Institutes and other matters relative to running of Institute.		14047	Committees	14047
A4841	24	11	1905	Documents	Letters In	J. C. Langley, Seretary, Evangelical Church Association, 163-165 Collins St. Melbourne.	request for Hall booking 15th December, seating accommodation and lowest rent for lecture.		14047	Hall booking	14047
A4842				Documents	Letters Out	W. H. Batten to J.. Langley	setting out dates available and rent at 2 pounds 10/- plus gas charges by meter of approximately 5/-		14047	Hall booking	14047
A4843	25	11	1905	Documents	Letters In	Walter A. Price, Representative, 'The Marvellous Corricks' Melbourne.	confirming dates and requesting information re rental and lighting of Hall.		14047	Hall booking	14047
A4844	08	12	1905	Documents	Letters In	E. Matlock, Mrs. John Matlock's Vaudeville Company, 169 Park Street,South Melbourne.	informing that Mr.Clive Guest will acknowledge Christmas dates and requesting that lights be set on each corner of stage during performances.		14047	Hall booking	14047
A4845	09	12	1905	Documents	Letters In	Claude Guest, 213 Little Collins Street, Melbourne	advising that arrangements have been made with Mrs. E. Matlock to take over booking on terms as arranged.		14047	Hall booking	14047
A4846	12	12	1905	Documents	Letters In	J. W. Colville, Secretary, Public Health Department, Offices of the Board, Melbourne.	requesting acknowlegement that building requirements have been complied with.		14047	Buildings	14047
A4847	27	01	1906	Documents	Memorandum	Gordon & Gotch Pty. Ltd., Melbourne	will send duplicate copies of missing issues of "Otago Witness" and make enquiries at Post office as to reason paper going astray.		14047	Library	14047
A4848	13	02	1906	Documents	Telegram	Chas. Naylor, Donald.	request for Hall booking, terms and deposit.		14047	Hall booking	14047
A4849	19	02	1906	Documents	Telegram	Naylor, Maryborough	advising posting cheque for 5 pounds Hall deposit.		14047	Hall booking	14047
A4850	20	02	1906	Documents	Telegram	Charles Naylor, Biograph Co., Maryborough	advisiing will send money order for 5 pounds		14047	Hall booking	14047
A4851	20	01	1906	Documents	Letters In	Chas. Naylor's American Biograph & Gaiety Entertainers, Castlemaine.	applying for booking Winter months, March to September, terms and publication.		14047	Hall booking	14047
A4852	27	02	1906	Documents	Letters In	Gordon & Gotch Pty. Ltd, 124 & 126 Queen Sreet, Melbourne.	setting out rates for supply of various papers		14047	Library	14047
A4853	28	02	1906	Documents	Memorandum	Gordon & Gotch Pty.Ltd., Melbourne	stating that Institute's previous letter answered and requests reply to their letter.		14047	Library	14047
A4854	02	03	1906	Documents	Letters In	Clegg & Miller, Architects, Colonial Mutual Chambers, Lydiard Street, Ballarat.	advising that arrangements being made for F. W. Commons to attend to landing on stairs.		14047	Buildings	14047
A4855	14	03	1906	Documents	Letters In	The Mercantile Bank Assets Company Limited, Mercantile Chambers, 349 Collins Street, Melbourme.	Pre-printed letter advising that interest will be paid on outstanding Debenture Stock on halfyearly fixed dates.		14047	Committees	14047
A4856	18	03	1906	Documents	Letters In	E. Mattsen, Ballarat.	making application for rent of room to be used as a tearoom for Ladies.		14047	Room booking	14047
A4857	23	03	1906	Documents	Receipts	T. Slater	acknowldgement dated 30th March 1906 by Mr. T. Slater of receipt of 13 boxes received from T. J. Bennetts and being the property of Mr. Howard Vernon		14047	Library	14047
A4858	07	04	1906	Documents	Letters In	T.R. Davis, John Fairfax & Sons, Sydney. N.S.W.	letter acknowleding receipt of Mr. Batten's letter and advising that the newspapers were never charged direct to BMI but to Gordon & Gotch; a new set of ledgers has been recently opened, the clerk is bringing forward subscriptions and will be adjusting the accounts accordingly.		14047	Library	14047
A4859	10	04	1906	Documents	Agreements	Memorandum of Agreement between BMI and Antonio Russo	as a weekly tenant of Cellar underneath the shop occupied by Antonio Russo @ one shilling per week.		14047	Office Rentals	14047
A4860	05	05	1906	Documents	Letters In	Geo. A. Kay, Manager, The Mercantile Bank Assets Co. Ltd., 349 Collins Street, Melbourne.	letter containing cheques for one pound ten shillings and nine pence, one pound five shillings and eight pence and fifteen shillings and five pence being interest on Debenture Stock from 28/11/03 to 31/03/06.		14047	Accounts	14047
A4861	11	05	1906	Documents	Letters In	R.E. Williams, Town Clerk, Town Hall, City of Ballaarat.	Invititation for the BMI committee to attend a United Church service to be held in the Alfred Hall on Thursday 24th inst; to celebrate Empire Day, seats will be reserved on the platform for the President and Secretary if they accept this invitation.		14047	Committees	14047
A4862	14	06	1906	Documents	Letters In	Clegg & Miller, Architects, Colonial Mutual Chambers, Lydiard Street, Ballarat.	Report and recommendations on renovations re Public Hall ceilings, cost about 80 pounds; plastering, cleaning of walls, skirting of walls, new paint, etc. cost a further 80 pounds.		14047	Buildings	14047
A4863	28	06	1906	Documents	Letters In	A.L. Campbell & Co., 33 William Street, Melbourne.	writer read in yesterday's "Argus" of the intention of BMI to make alterations and fireproofing of Hall, is enclosing their brochure relating to Asbestos Fireproof Curtains which they have now fitted in Victoria, Sydney & Adelaide these include, Princess, Theatre Royal, Opera House, Her Majestys, Gaiety, Geelong Theatre and Bendigo Theatre; the curtain is now here for the Bijou in Ballarat, Mr Miller will be pleased to give you a quotation.		14047	Buildings	14047
A4864	03	07	1906	Documents	Letters In	R. Ludbrook, Ballarat.	letter tendering for erection of moveable gallery at back of Hall under the present gallery including raising ceiling - cost 49 pounds and to supply and fix the panelling at sides of Procenium including painting - cost 10 pounds 15 shillings.		14047	Buildings	14047
A4865	12	07	1906	Documents	Memorandum	Director, James Miller & Co., Proprietary Limited, Ropes, Twines, Mats and Matting Manufacturers, 357 & 359 Little Collins Street, Melbourne.	replying to BMI's letter re extending payment of account till the 13th, their terms of payment are within the month following supply so are willing to waiting till after the Committee Meeting for passing of account.		14047	Accounts	14047
A4866	12	07	1906	Documents	Letters In	C.A. Mitchell, Secretary, Mechanics' Institute, Warrnambool.	letter asking advice re their anticipating purchase of a Billard table, do you possess one, is it a good source of revenue, has Subscribers numbers increased or, do you, or your Committee have any more information to assist in his Committee in making a decision.		14047	Fixtures & Fittings	14047
A4867	13	07	1906	Documents	Letters In	The Union Bank of Australia Limited, Ballarat.	letter advising of allowing Committee the temporary overdraft to the extent of 200 pounds and a request of 4 copies of BMI's last printed Financial Statement to be forwarded to the Bank.		14047	Accounts	14047
A4868	31	07	1906	Documents	Letters In	John Moore, Ballarat.	letter tendering resignation as members of the Institute for his wife and himself as they are about to leave Ballarat, perhaps never to return.		14047	Membership	14047
A4869	01	09	1904	Documents	Letters Out	W. A. Thompson	Acknowledging receipt of resignation and asking for explanation of moneys received and not accounted for from W. M. Williams, C. Trewartha, W. H. Tweedie, John Jones, B. Smith, F. Reid, F. W. Morcom and F. and F. Sauer.		14047	Membership	14047
A4870	09	09	1904	Documents	Letters In	W. Thomson, Melbourne	Asks that in accepting his resignation, he be given some sort of recognition under seal, for his many years of faithful service.		14047	Membership	14047
A4871	19	09	1904	Documents	Telegram	Joe Watts, Geelong	Hall booking for three nights.		14047	Hall booking	14047
A4872	20	09	1904	Documents	Invoices	Cuthbert, Morrow & Must	Account payable concerning events in 1901 - taking counsel of Mr Wasley and the case of the alleged slander on the Committee and the case against Mr Wallace and his Waxworks Company.		14047	Committees	14047
A4873	20	09	1904	Documents	Telegram	Prof Scott, North Melbourne	Enquiry about Hall availability.		14047	Hall booking	14047
A4874	30	09	1904	Documents	Letters In	Howard Vernon, Her Majesty's Theatre	Reply to letter. "I suppose you really mean 'when do you intend to pay my account' instead of 'when do you intend to take your boxes.' " He reports he has been ill and business is bad. When he firms up Melbourne dates he will return to Ballarat for another season and finalise payment.		14047	Accounts	14047
A4875	06	10	1904	Documents	Memorandum	Victor Prince Theatrical	Receipt for one box marked Victor Prince left by the Howard Vernon Theatrical Company.		14047	Receipt	14047
A4876	08	10	1904	Documents	Telegram	Vernon, Spencer Street, Melbourne	Enquiry about Hall availability.		14047	Hall booking	14047
A4877	11	11	1904	Documents	Newspaper Items	County Court, Ballarat	Summons to Witness to produce Documents. Request to attend Court to give evidence on behalf of John Richards against Emma Paten, by producing copies of the Avoca Mail and Pyrenees District Advertiser since 14th July 1904.		14047	Reports	14047
A4878	02	12	1904	Documents	Letters In	Howard Vernon, Dunolly	Replying to request to hand over Miss Brooke's boxes. He has no authority to do this. Still unable to pay and is unhappy about invoking Mr Williamson's guarantee.		14047	Accounts	14047
A4879	05	12	1904	Documents	Letters In	John Fanning, William Anderson Australian Dramatic Companies, Bijou Theatre	Kalman and Batiste have wired for the Hall. Confident that they are responsible people		14047	Hall booking	14047
A4880	08	12	1904	Documents	Reports	J. Colville, Board of Health, Public Health Department, Melbourne	List of required changes needed to the buildings. Continues next document (five pages).		14047	Buildings	14047
A4881	08	12	1904	Documents	Reports	J. Colville, Board of Health, Public Health Department, Melbourne	List of required changes need to the buildings. Five pages in all. Two pages on this document		14047	Buildings	14047
A4882	23	12	1904	Documents	Letters In	Miss V. Brooke, Lefebvre's Shamrock Hotel, Birchip	Request to send boxes to Mildura. They are not the property of Mr Vernon at all. Has sent one pound to cover costs and will pay freight at Mildura.		14047	Accounts	14047
A4883	29	12	1904	Documents	Tenders	Smith & Filler, Franklin Chambers, Lydiard Street, Ballarat	Offering themselves as Architects, considering the alterations called for by the Board of Health.		14047	Buildings	14047
A4884	-	12	1904	Documents	Letters In	George Ewan	Asks permission to white wash the west wall of the Reading Room to improve the light.		14047	Buildings	14047
A4885	-	12	1904	Documents	Letters In	G. Russo, 57 Sturt Street, Ballarat	Request to have the front of his shop painted as it is "badly in want of same".		14047	Buildings	14047
A4886	-	12	1904	Documents	Letters In	J. C. Bain, Federal Palace Hotel, Collins Street, Melbourne	"I am absolutely settled I cannot go on with the Shows as the insolvency has killed me. I am that worried I don't know what to do. Thanks for kindness."		14047	Hall booking	14047
A4887	08	08	1906	Documents	Letters In	Anglo American Import Coy, Bank Chambers, 47 Queen Street, Melbourne	advises that willing to allow 7 1/2 % cash discount on the Gold Medal Fire Extinguisher for cheque on the 14th inst.		14047	Accounts	14047
A4888	20	08	1906	Documents	Letters In	John Adams, Surveyor, Loddon Valley Goldfields, Moolort	enquirying as to whether borrowed books could be forwarded by mail and also requests catalogue.		14047	Books	14047
A4889	04	09	1906	Documents	Letters In	The Brett Printing & Publishing Company Ltd., .Auckland N. Z.	forwarding copy "N. Z. Graphic" as per instructions from representative Mr. Hescott. and requests favour of business re advertising and subscription		14047	Advertisement	14047
A4890	22	09	1906	Documents	Letters In	A. Russo	requests that shop window be altered to come in line with footpath and offers to pay extra rental of 2/6d. per week		14047	Buildings	14047
A4891	07	10	1906	Documents	Membership Records	Geo. A. Fritten, Maryborough Commercial Hotel.	questions quarterly subscription account		14047	Subscriptions	14047
A4892	27	10	1906	Documents	Letters In	Robert Deans, Meredith Mechanics Institute, Meredith	letter of thanks for donation of two cases of books		14047	Donations	14047
A4893	31	10	1906	Documents	Letters In	W. Hill, Secretary, St. Andrew's Kirk, Armstrong Street, Ballarat.	invitation to service at Kirk Sunday 25th November to celebrate Jubilee. Service to be conducted by Right Rev. Dr. Cairns, Moderator of General Assembly and Rev. John Ferguson of St. Stephen's Church Sydney.		14047	Committees	14047
A4894	08	12	1906	Documents	Letters In	A. W. Crowe	offering resignation from Committee due to advanced years and ill health. Was member of first society formed in Ballarat in 1855 and expresses thanks for courtesy and kindness shown.		14047	Membership	14047
A4895	25			Documents	Letters In	J. C. Bain, Gaiety Entertainers, Hobart.	requests Hall booking two months with option six and probably permanent starting middle May. Reply paid.		14047	Hall booking	14047
A4896	13	01	1907	Documents	Letters In	R. E. Kneale, Sec. Ballarat Press Bond, "Courier " Office	requests terms and conditions and same privileges as enjoyed by Institute members for rental of room for periodic meetings of 15 - 20 Bond members		14047	Room booking	14047
A4897	14	01	1907	Documents	Letters In	G. H. Ballhausen, Ballarat.	resigning position on Committee.		14047	Membership	14047
A4898	14	01	1907	Documents	Letters In	G. S. Carlyon, Carlyon's Hotel, Sturt Street, Ballarat.	requests refund 10 pounds deposit paid for Hall for Christmas due to cancellation by Company booked.		14047	Accounts	14047
A4899	15	01	1907	Documents	Licence	John W. Kiddel, Kyneton Mechanics Institute,	making enquiry as to whether Institute has Billiard Licence under nerw Licensing Act.		14047	Committees	14047
A4900	16	01	1907	Documents	Letters In	Cuthbert Morrow & Must, Soliocitors, Lydiard Street, Ballarat.	forwarding cheque for 328 pounds and 1d. balance of purchase money, 12/4d. having been deducted for commission by Doepel & Lawless. Transfer to Burns also enclosed with 1 pound 15/-stamps affixed for execution and return.		14047	Accounts	14047
A4901	04	02	1907	Documents	Letters In	H. L. Giles, School of Mines.	informing of return of book by "Proctor" and discontinuance of Membership.		14047	Membership	14047
A4902	04	02	1907	Documents	Memorandum	Cuthbert Morrow & Must, Solicitors, Lydiard Street, Ballarat.	enclosing account of charges against Institute in connection sales to Dunn and Burns respectively.		14047	Accounts	14047
A4903	04	01	1907	Documents	Telegram	J. C. Bain, Flinders Street, Melbourne.	"sending twenty pounds tomorrow"		14047	Hall booking	14047
A4904	05	01	1907	Documents	Telegram	J.C. Bain, Melbourne.	important request to telephone 184 Windsor		14047	Hall booking	14047
A4905			1907	Documents	Letters In	J. C. Bain, Gaiety Entertainers, Box 102 GPO Melbourne.	letter of thanks for generous treatment		14047	Hall booking	14047
A4906	05	01	1907	Documents	Letters In	J. C. Bain, Gaiety Entertainers, Box 102 GPO Melbourne	sending copy of letter received and pointing out mistake in dates.		14047	Hall booking	14047
A4907	17	01	1907	Documents	Letters In	J. C. Bain, Gaiety Entertainers, Box 102 GPO Melbourne.	accepting terms and conditions for opening 30th March.		14047	Hall booking	14047
A4908	25	01	1907	Documents	Letters In	J. C. Bain, Gaiety Entertainers, Box 102 GPO Melbourne.	advising deposit of 5 pounds will be forwarded		14047	Hall booking	14047
A4909	06	02	1907	Documents	Telegram	J.C. Bain, St. Kilda Rail 19	acceting offer to open 18th March.		14047	Hall booking	14047
A4910			1907	Documents	Letters In	J. C. Bain, Bains Vaudeville Enterprises, Box 102 GPO Melbourne	Acknowledging BMI letter and offering to send receipt for 27 pounds for electric light fittings and send a memo re cancelling first agreement.		14047	Hall booking	14047
A4911	20	01	1907	Documents	Letters In	J. C. Bain, Gaiety Entertainers, Box 102 GPO Melbourne.	advising will take Hall from 18th March and open on that date and offering to pay rent if unable to do so.		14047	Hall booking	14047
A4912			1907	Documents	Letters In	J. C. Bain, Bain's Vaudeville Enterprises, Box 102 GPO Melbourne.	enclosing cheque for 5 pounds deposit as requested and confirming that will open Hall on 18th March		14047	Hall booking	14047
A4913	09	02	1907	Documents	Telegram	J. C. Bain, Melbourne.	Wiring 5 pounds cash and asking if Hall will be booked on receipt of money		14047	Hall booking	14047
A4914	11	02	1907	Documents	Telegram	James Bain, St. Kilda Rail Station	advising wired 5 pounds Post Office money order.		14047	Hall booking	14047
A4915	22	02	1907	Documents	Memorandum	Cuthbert Morrow & Must, Solicitors, Lydiard Street Ballarat.	forwarding Declaration of proof of power to sell to Burns for signing and return		14047	Committees	14047
A4916	28	02	1907	Documents	Letters In	E. Morrell, Secretary, Williamstown Mechanics' Institute, Electra Street, Williamstown	Request for copy of the rules of the BMI.		14047	Constitution (Rules)	14047
A4917	25	03	1907	Documents	Reports	The Mercantile Bank Assets Company Limited, 349 Collins Street, Melbourne	Report concerning Debenture stock.		14047	Committees	14047
A4918	-	03	1907	Documents	Letters In	J. C. Bain, Hotel Shamrock, Bendigo	Does not want to lose the interest at the Mechanics' Institute, but his creditors are worrying him and his solicitor advises him to go insolvent. He is considering allowing Mr Coverdale to take over the name - Bains Gaiety Entertainments.		14047	Hall booking	14047
A4919	28	03	1907	Documents	Letters In	J. C. Bain, Ballarat	Booking Hall from 13th April to run all through the winter.		14047	Hall booking	14047
A4920	-	03	1907	Documents	Telegram	J. C. Bain, Bendigo	"Owing pressure creditors filed schedule today Coverdale see you tomorrow."		14047	Hall booking	14047
A4921	08	04	1907	Documents	Letters In	David Ham, 34 & 35 Mining Exchange, Ballarat	Request for his clerk to peruse the "Courier" and "Star".		14047	Library	14047
A4922	17	04	1907	Documents	Letters In	Blutch Jones, 3 Victoria St, Fitzroy	Enquiry about availability and rent of Hall for a variety entertainment.		14047	Hall booking	14047
A4923	23	04	1907	Documents	Letters In	J. B. Phillips, Shire Secretary, Shire of Hampden, Camperdown	Request for closing time for the three Ballarat libraries.		14047	Library	14047
A4924	24	04	1907	Documents	Letters In	H. S. Hardeman, Tower Hotel, Russell Street, Melbourne	Unable to do business, as matters have not been able to be negotiated in time.		14047	Hall booking	14047
A4925	30	04	1907	Documents	Letters In	Whyte, Just & Moore, 29 Malop Street, Geelong.	Asking a series of questions about the BMI because of an action between the Geelong Mechanics' Institute and the corporation of the Town of Geelong. Also a request to give evidence on behalf of the GMI.		14047	Committees	14047
A4926	-	04	1907	Documents	Letters Out	Whyte, Just & Moore, Geelong	Wish to assist, but the Committee considers that any evidence could only be prejudicial to the case, and they therefore advise against my being called.		14047	Committees	14047
A4927	10	05	1907	Documents	Memorandum	Whyte, Just & Moore, 29 Malop Street, Geelong	In relation to the annexed subpoena, Mr Batten is required to attend the Supreme Court in Melbourne on 15th May. His Honour Mr Justice a'Beckett has fixed that date for the hearing.		14047	Committees	14047
A4928	01	05	1907	Documents	Statements	Subpoena from the Supreme Court to W. H. Batten	Instructions to attend the Supreme Court		14047	Committees	14047
A4929	06	05	1907	Documents	Letters In	N. F. Allison, Wise's Directories, Royal George Hotel, Donald.	Offer to provide a copy of the 1908 Post Office Directory for each State and New Zealand for the cost pf six pounds.		14047	Library	14047
A4930	06	05	1907	Documents	Letters In	A. W. Crowe, Moe	Letter of thanks for the condolences offered at death of father - A. W. Crowe - who had been involved in the management if the BMI for many years		14047	Committees	14047
A4931	07	05	1907	Documents	Letters In	W. Jeffrey, Macarthur St, Ballarat	Has resigned, but consider 20 years subscription should become life members. If you wish young people to be loyal, some inducement should be offered.		14047	Membership	14047
A4932	10	05	1907	Documents	Letters In	Alfred Edments, 309, 311 and 82 Bourke Street, Melbourne	Looking after the affairs of Mr J. Thomas while he is in England. He left no instructions about the subscription to BMI, so will leave things as they stand.		14047	Membership	14047
A4933	25	05	1907	Documents	Letters In	J. Hardiman, N. Coverdale, Mechanics' Hall, Ballarat	Request for new part setting for the stage - cost fourteen pounds		14047	Stage alterations	14047
A4934	28	05	1907	Documents	Letters In	Thomson & Taylor, 103-105 Russell Street, Melbourne	Sending the cloth as ordered. Enclose a price list for Cues.		14047	Fixtures & Fittings	14047
A4935	10	06	1907	Documents	Letters In	N. J. Coverdale, J. Hardiman, New Mechanics' Hall, Ballarat	Offer to pay five pounds towards the new stage set if BMI pay the balance of ten pounds. The set would remain the property of the BMI.		14047	Stage alterations	14047
A4936	09	11	1863	Documents	Tenders	James A. Spark, Peel Street, Ballaarat	tender for alterations to platform for sum of 8 pounds 15/-		14047	Fixtures & Fittings	14047
A4937	04	09	1963	Documents	Tenders	T. Burns	tender for painting, paperhanging and carpenters work for sum of 9 pounds		14047	Fixtures & Fittings	14047
A4938	01	10	1863	Documents	Tenders	W. Desmold, 35 Collins Street, Melbourn e	tender for book binding		14047	Book binding	14047
A4939	01	10	1863	Documents	Tenders	Heath & Cordeli, Geelong	tender for bookbinding		14047	Book binding	14047
A4940	01	10	1863	Documents	Tenders	A. Smith, Queensberry Street, North Melbourne	tender for bookbinding		14047	Book binding	14047
A4941	06	08	1874	Documents	Letters Out	London Chartered Bank, Ballarat.	advance adjustment to No. 2 Art Union account for sum not to exceed 8000 pounds.		14047	Art Union	14047
A4942	17	09	1874	Documents	Letters In	London Chartered Bank of Australia, Ballarat	Acknowledging BMI letters of 6th and 26th August, and forwarding cheque for 8000 pounds overdraft on Art Union account.		14047	Art Union	14047
A4943	10	03	1878	Documents	Letters In	John Fitzsimmons, Cardigan	apology for behaviour whilst under influence of liquor.		14047	Committees	14047
A4944	08	04	1897	Documents	Letters In	L. Rohans, Post Office, Lorne	advising that 3 pounds owing will be forwarded as soon as can possibly be arranged.		14047	Accounts	14047
A4945	10	05	1897	Documents	Letters In	Bell, Lambert & Co, Lydiard Street, Ballarat.	advising that insurance rate for Billiard room is set at 13/6d.		14047	Insurance	14047
A4946	17	05	1897	Documents	Letters In	Epping, Meteorologist, Ballarat.	suggesting that barometer in reading room be adjusted and placed in position more generally useful for reference.		14047	Fixtures & Fittings	14047
A4947	20	05	1897	Documents	Letters In	Frank Yorke, Palace Hotel, Melbourne.	requesting terms for performance by Variety Clompany.		14047	Hall booking	14047
A4948	07	06	1897	Documents	Letters In	W. M. Acheson, Ballarat.	acknowledging letter of sympathy on death of son.		14047	Committees	14047
A4949	11	09	1897	Documents	Letters In	P. Weston, 10 Raglan Street, South Melbourne.	requesting terms for Hall booking November.		14047	Hall booking	14047
A4950	15	09	1897	Documents	Letters In	Wybert Reeve, Theatre Royal, Adelaide	requesting booking October		14047	Hall booking	14047
A4951	18	09	1897	Documents	Letters In	Wybert Reeve, Theatre Royal, Adelaide	booking Hall for 5 nights and requesting name and address of person for Bill posting.		14047	Hall booking	14047
A4952	07	10	1897	Documents	Letters In	Manager, Bendigo Independent, Williamson St. Bendigo.	apologing for error in accounting.		14047	Accounts	14047
A4953	22	10	1897	Documents	Membership Records (unbound)	Tom Stack, Warrenheip	forwarding 1 pound in settlement of all claims and requesting name be withdrawn from membership records.		14047	Accounts	14047
A4954	01	11	1897	Documents	Reports	R. Lambert, Auditor, Ballarat	advising audit completed and found correct.		14047	Accounts	14047
A4955	01	12	1897	Documents	Membership Records	L. Rohan, Ballarat.	enclosing 1 pound off account.		14047	Accounts	14047
A4956	14	12	1897	Documents	Memorandum	R. Lambert, Agent for London & Lancashire Insurance Company, Ballarat.	advising that company will insure buildings and contents for amount required less 10% discount.		14047	Insurance	14047
A4957	20	12	1897	Documents	Letters In	Charles Morris, Ballarat Hat Mart, 24 Bridge Street, Ballarat	withdrawing membership		14047	Membership	14047
A4958	22	12	1897	Documents	Invoices	Town Clerk, City of Ballaarat, Town Hall, Ballaarat.	advising that tenements requiring more frequent attention will be charged at uniform rate of 13/- per pan serrvice per annum.		14047	Accounts	14047
A4959	05	01	1898	Documents	Membership Records	L. Rohan, Ballarat	forwarding further instalment off account and requesting amount of balance owing.		14047	Accounts	14047
A4960	04	07	1880	Documents	Letters In	Mr. Metcalfe, 32 Palmer Street, Fitzroy	enquiring as to terms and deposit necessary for performances as booked.		14047	Hall booking	14047
A4961	06	06	1880	Documents	Reports	Geo. Fincham, Parliament House,	following interview with Chief Secretary now advises that distribution of book vote had been distributed before change of Government. Estimates for next year's vote being prepared and Chief Secretary promises to give consideration to any special claim by Institute.		14047	Grants	14047
A4962	10	06	1880	Documents	Telegram	R. S. Smythe, Melbourne	confirming Hall booking		14047	Hall booking	14047
A4963	03	06	1880	Documents	Telegram	D. Symonds, Under Treasurer., Melbourne	advising telegram re vote for books transferred to Office of Chief Secretary.		14047	Grants	14047
A4964	12	06	1880	Documents	Telegram	Under Seretary, Melbourne.	advising book grant will be available in about a week		14047	Grants	14047
A4965	04	06	1880	Documents	Telegram	F. McGuinness, Geelong	engaging Hall 3 nights with further option		14047	Hall booking	14047
A4966	04	06	1880	Documents	Telegram	F. McGuinness, Geelong	enquiring if Hall disengaged from 16th June.		14047	Hall booking	14047
A4967	12	06	1880	Documents	Telegram	Geo.Fincham. Melbourne.	advising book vote distributed before end June. Chief was in error.		14047	Grants	14047
A4968	19	12		Documents	Letters In	Frances Ellen Rockliff, "Broadfall", Grant Street, Sebastopol.	letter states writer persistently annoyed, even insulted by Mr. Batten's acts of insolence and incivility - since joining the Library you have sneered at me and even so far as to pretend to be friendly to me in order to make sport of me; letter goes on to say this conduct is unbecoming to a gentleman and the writer says she will no longer tolerate this incivility and therefore will cease to be a subscriber to the Institute.		14047	Membership	14047
A4969	29	12		Documents	Correspondence	Frances Rockliff, Grant Street, Sebastopol.	letter apologising for letter sent a few days ago; however discourteous you chose to be it is scarcely fair of you to inform the Librarian [the gentleman who comes in the evening] about it - I would not have done that by you however much you had offended me.		14047	Letters In	14047
A4970	09	01		Documents	Letters In	Frances Rockliff, Grant Street, Sebastopol.	letter apologising to Mr. Batten for mistaking him with Mr. Thompson the gentleman in the library during the day - mistake being made by not knowing his name - writer thought Mr. Thompson uncivil in his manner towards her, trusts he will not get into any trouble because of her, apologies for the letters going to the wrong person, does not wish to cause any unpleasantness and trusts by her writing this letter will explain matters and remove any ill-feeling that may exist towards herself on account of it.		14047	Membership	14047
A4971	28	05	1952	Documents	Agreements	H.W. Dawe, Secretary, Robur Tea Company Ltd.	Agreement and Conditions between the Robur Tea Company and BMI to display a painted sign advertising "Robur Tea". on the Eastern side wall of the building at the rental of ten pounds per annum for a term of three years.		14047	Wall advertising	14047
A4972	03	05	1955	Documents	Agreements	H.W. Dawe, Secretary, Robur Tea Company Ltd.	Agreement and conditions between the Robur Tea Co. and BMI for a painted sign advertising "Robur Tea" on the Eastern side wall if the Institute building for a cost of ten pounds per annum for three years.		14047	Wall advertising	14047
A4973	06	03	1950	Documents	Letters In	H. Crutch, Property Manager, Commonwealth of Australia, 303-309 Collins Street, Melbourne. C.1.	letter confirming Mr. Robinson's conversation with Mr. Batten re the occupation of the Hall at 117 Sturt Street for the use of the Postal Institute and asking advice whether the Trustees are prepared to grant a lease for a period of twelve months as from 1st February, 1950 [with an option of renewal] at a rental of 65 pounds per annum.		14047	Hall booking	14047
A4974	11	11	1948	Documents	Licence	Keith Dodgshun, Chief Secretary of the State of Victoria	Licence granted by virtue of the Theatres Act 1928 to the BMI for the twelve calendar months from 15th November, 1948.		14047	Britannia	14047
A4975	14	04	1954	Documents	Letters In	Hilda Kathleen Williams, 1101A Lydiard Street North, Ballarat.	letter applying for vacant position at BMI library, encloses references and goes on to say she has no ties, has mother-in-law living with her and if anything should happen to her the writer would still take a position.		14047	Staff	14047
A4976	11	04	1954	Documents	Letters In	Mrs. Dorothy L. Stevens, 220 Doveton Street, Ballarat.	letter applying for position as Librarian, has been educated to Leaving Standard, fond of reading and has quite a lot of expereince handling the public.		14047	Staff	14047
A4977	12	04	1954	Documents	Letters In	Mrs. G. Cormack, 55 Webster Street, Ballarat.	letter applying for position of Assistant Librarian, loves books, has never worked in a library but feels she could pick up the work quickly.		14047	Staff	14047
A4978	11	04	1954	Documents	Letters In	Eileen Peart, 133 Albert Street, Ballarat.	letter applying for position at BMI, has Sub. Intermediate Standard, has had three years experience as a salesperson who now wishes to change her position acting on her Doctor's advice.		14047	Staff	14047
A4979	13	04	1954	Documents	Letters In	Doreen H. McGregor, 204 Creswick Road, Ballarat.	letter applying for position as Assistant Librarian; has had previous experience with the Mosman School Library as a volunteer during the war years.		14047	Staff	14047
A4980	14	04	1954	Documents	Letters In	A. Walker Davies, 206 Creswick Road, Ballarat.	letter/reference on behalf of Mrs. Doreen McGregor; writer has known her for over eight years and does not hesitate to recommend her for any position of trust and responsibility.		14047	Staff	14047
A4981	12	04	1954	Documents	Letters In	G. Ennis, 510A Ligar Street, Ballarat.	letter applying for position of Assistant Librarian, has no previous experience; is willing to learn and nominates Councillor Callow and Mr. Morrom Jnr, as referees.		14047	Staff	14047
A4982	11	04	1954	Documents	Letters In	Shirley Davidson, 7A Clarendon Street, Ballarat.	letter applying for position of Assistant Librarian, is currently employed at the Ballarat Municipal Library for the past 2 years; was educated at Clarendon PLC and asks for this letter to be treated with confidentiality.		14047	Staff	14047
A4983		04	1954	Documents	Letters In	Mrs. Josephine M. Toner, 214 Lyons Street North, Ballarat.	letter applying for position of Assistant Librarian, is 21 years old, no previous experience and for 5 years was telephone/monitor at the Daylesford Telephone Exchange.		14047	Staff	14047
A4984	10	04	1954	Documents	Letters In	Mrs. Clare W. Beaton, 14 Armstrong Street South, Ballarat.	letter applying for position of Assistant Librarian, has not worked since her marriage but as her husband is now unable to work she finds it necessary to seek employment and encloses a reference from Mr. J.V. Robertson, Manager of the Courier.		14047	Staff	14047
A4985	12	03	1954	Documents	Letters In	Lorna H Lange, Burrumbeet.	Application for position of 'Assistant Librarian' advertised in Ballarat Courier.		14047	Staff	14047
A4986	-	-	1954	Documents	Letters In	V Linaker, 6 Morton Street, Mt. Pleasant, Ballarat.	Application for position of 'Assistant Librarian' advertised in Ballarat Courier.		14047	Staff	14047
A4987	12	04	1954	Documents	Letters In	Doris Pitts, 610 Sebastopol Street, Ballarat	Application for position of 'Assistant Librarian' advertised in Ballarat Courier.		14047	Staff	14047
A4988	26	10	1943	Documents	Letters In	Claims Officer, Headquarters Base Section 4, U.S. Army Services O.E. Supply, A.P.O. 924.	Letter regarding the non-return of 21 books borrowed by fifteen men of the 11th Marines, and the removal from the reference library of vols, 4,6,7 & 8 of a series entitled "Modern Shop Practice", red leather bound and valued at 2 pounds each. List of names of the recorded borrowers attached.		14047	Books	14047
A4989	10	12	1943	Documents	Letters In	Capt. David F. Condon Jr, United States Navy, Claims Commission in Australia, Miller House, Lt. Collins Street, Melbourne C.1.	Response to BMI letter dated 26 October 1943, advising that they have been unable to locate the missing books due to the men concerned all being in a forward battle area. Request to be informed of value of volumes taken and claim will be considered.		14047	Books	14047
A4990	15	12	1943	Documents	Letters Out	Capt. David F. Condon, Jr., U.S. Navy Claims Commission in Australia, Miller House, Lt. Collins Street, Melbourne C.1.	Response to Capt. Condon's letter of 10th inst. Original cost of missing books 15 pounds, 17 shillings and 6 pence, but as books have been in circulation BMI Committee consider an amount of ten pounds.would recoup their losses.		14047	Books	14047
A4991	01	02	1944	Documents	Letters In	Capt. David F. Condon, Jr., Claims Commission, U.S. Naval Section Base, Miller House, Little Collins Street, Melbourne C.1.	BMI claim for reimbursement of cost of lost books approved. Request BMI representative call at their office to arrange settlement.		14047	Accounts	14047
A4992	04	02	1944	Documents	Letters Out	Capt. David F. Condon, Jr., U.S. Marine Corps, Claims Commission, Miller House, Little Collins Street, Melbourne C.1.	Response from BMI secretary to their letter of 1st inst., regarding the loss of library books by personnel of the U.S. Marine Corps and advising that Mrs. Alice Helen Batten, whose signature appears in the margin of this letter, will collect the claim amount of 10 pounds on her visit to Melbourne next Monday.		14047	Letters Out	14047
A4993	12	02	1944	Documents	Letters Out	Capt. D.F. Condon, Jr., U.S. Marine Corps, Miller House, Melbourne.	Re: Claim 202 MM Acknowledging receipt of cheque for 10 pounds in payment of above claim, and enclosing BMI official receipt.		14047	Receipt	14047
A4994	06	08	1943	Documents	Notes		Handwritten note which could be related to records regarding the loss of books borrowed by personnel of the U.S. Marine Corps. General Kenny U.S. Army. Curnow, U.S.. Purchasing Officer, L.A. 1381, applied for loan of the 'Terrestrial and celestial globe, by telephone 6/8/43. and further note "go to a battle station".		14047	Books	14047
A4995	-	-	-	Documents	Notice	Commonwealth Treasury, National Security (Building Control) Regulations.	Commonwealth Treasury, B.P. No. 244. Form 3. Copy of a three page Government printed application form titled "Application for Consent to Apply for a Building Permit" - (blank).		14047	Buildings	14047
A4996	22/06/1942	06	1942	Documents	Memorandum	Department of War Organisation of Industry (Victorian Branch), Memorandum of Building Control.	Copy of a List of regulations regarding the control of building permits and building construction effective from the 29 June 1942.		14047	Buildings	14047
A4997	14	06	1880	Documents	Letters In	Harry Seymour, Academy of Music, Ballarat	Replying to a conversation about seeing the house Thursday next. Mr Keogh is willing to let it for thirty pounds.		14047	Buildings	14047
A4998	17	06	1880	Documents	Letters In	John Barmingham, The Vicarage, Methodist Free Church, Lilydale	Request for rules and regulations, as a MI is being considered for Lilydale.		14047	Constitution (Rules)	14047
A4999	19	06	1880	Documents	Letters In	Hon. Joseph Jones, Under Treasurer, The Treasury, Melbourne	Mr Service cannot answer your enquiry at present. On the back is written "My Dear Batten, This is Scotch caution to excess. Joseph Jones."		14047	Accounts	14047
A5000	12	07	1880	Documents	Memorandum	E. Millard, Stock and Share Broker, Mining Exchange, Ballarat	Request to lease the premises now used by Mr Oliver for five years. He would fit it up as a Broker's office, if approved.		14047	Office Rentals	14047
A5001	12	07	1880	Documents	Letters In	R. G. Spear, Royal George Hotel, Ballarat	The last volume of the popular Encyclopedia issued May 1879 is now available.		14047	Books	14047
A5002	12	07	1880	Documents	Letters In	H. Batten, Committee Rooms, Academy of Music	Cannot understand why the damage done to the Hall last Friday night should be addressed by the Committee. Reparation should be sought from the ringleaders.		14047	Committees	14047
A5003	13	07	1880	Documents	Letters In	Richard Bain, Committee Rooms, Armstrong Street, Ballarat	Messrs Smith, Fineham and Bell are not able to give the guarantee asked for. If you decide to alter the present arrangements, please let us know.		14047	Insurance	14047
A5004	14	07	1880	Documents	Letters In	G. B. W. Lewis, Bijou Theatre, Melbourne	Request for Hall booking for 2 nights. He is bringing his juvenile Pinafore Company to Ballarat.		14047	Hall booking	14047
A5005	17	07	1880	Documents	Letters In	James Campbell, Ballarat	Offer of the Stateman's Year Book for 1875, as the library does not have it.		14047	Books	14047
A5006	19	07	1880	Documents	Memorandum	Johnson Coburn, Sandhurst Mechanics' Institute	Offer of the second volume of Mallison's History of the Indian Mutiny for fifteen shillings.		14047	Books	14047
A5007	16	07	1880	Documents	Letters In	Timms & Beck, Ballarat	Informing that the rent for Thomas Gray's office will be seven shillings and sixpence per week after 23rd July.		14047	Office Rentals	14047
A5008	19	07	1880	Documents	Letters In	Thomas Gray, Mechanics Passage	Considers he is entitled to one month's notice to the change in rent and he resents the "stand and deliver tone."		14047	Office Rentals	14047
A5009	22	07	1880	Documents	Letters In	J. W. Hoeman, Bank of Victoria, Ballarat	Request for rental of Lecture Hall for four extra Sunday afternoons.		14047	Hall booking	14047
A5010	22	07	1880	Documents	Leases	Mr. Hyman, 37 Mechanics' Institute, Ballarat	Given the decision to raise the rent of his shop, he requests a lease for 12 monts, with the option of continuing longer.		14047	Office Rentals	14047
A5011	26	07	1880	Documents	Leases	Thomas Gray, Ballarat	Willing to take a lease for five years. Considering his and Mr Beott's letter, he assumes all tenants are being treated alike.		14047	Office Rentals	14047
A5012	-	07	1880	Documents	Notes	A. Ronalds, 177 Mair St	Undated note for three pencil drawings by A. Ronalds, amateur, Ballarat. Departure of the Betrothed, St Kilda 1865, One Mile Creek Clunes.		14047	Receipt	14047
A5013	05	04	1883	Documents	Letters Out	Charles Bright	The Committee is proposing a Winter Course of Lectures and seek his assistance.		14047	Lecture booking	14047
A5014	26	04	1883	Documents	Memorandum	F. Donnelly, Agent and Importer of American Goods, 198 Bourke Street East, Melbourne	The North American Review of November and December were sent to R. T. Borthellin of Sturt St to be forwarded to you.		14047	Books	14047
A5015	23	05	1883	Documents	Letters In	E. F. Yencken, Norwich Union Fire Insurance Office, 44 Queen St, Melbourne	Alteration to the premises insured has been noted.		14047	Insurance	14047
A5016	05	06	1883	Documents	Letters In	Chief Secretary's Office, Melbourne	advising that there is no allocation from Building Grant but 198 pounds 13/6d. allotted out of Book Grant		14047	Grants	14047
A5017	25	06		Documents	Letters In	Herbert A. Strong, University of Carlton.	wtiting in defence of utterances concerning Sunday opening.		14047	Committees	14047
A5018	10	07	1883	Documents	Invoices	E. J. Stephens, proprietor Horsham Times and Dimboola Banner	enclosing corrected account for payment of papers		14047	Accounts	14047
A5019	13	07	1883	Documents	Letters In	F. Donnelly, 198 Bourke Street East Melbourne.	offering refund of subscription if books not received.		14047	Accounts	14047
A5020				Documents	Letters In	E. Martyn, Secretary, Mechanics Institute & Free Library, Creswick.	thanking Ballarat Institute for books received		14047	Books	14047
A5021				Documents	Letters In	J. S. Stuart, Cnr. Roy Street, Albert Park.	apologising for early closure of season.		14047	Concert performances	14047
A5022	17	07	1883	Documents	Letters In	H. K. Rusden,	offering on any suitable date to lecture on topic to be decided.		14047	Lecture booking	14047
A5023	19	07	1883	Documents	Licence	Chief Secretary's Office.	notification that Ballarat Mechanics Institute is licensed under The Licensed Theatre Statute 1865 for period 12 months from 10th May last.		14047	Britannia	14047
A5024	20	07	1883	Documents	Letters In	S. L. Gill, Secretary, Horsham Mechanics Institute, Horsham.	requesting copy rules of Ballarat Institute.		14047	Constitution (Rules)	14047
A5025	21	07	1883	Documents	Letters In	W. Davidson, Broomfield.	requesting spare books		14047	Books	14047
A5026	24	07	1883	Documents	Letters In	J. H. Whitefield, Victoria Street, Ballarat East.	seeking advance of salary on behalf of son George Whitefield.		14047	Accounts	14047
A5027	24	07	1883	Documents	Telegram	Walter Kerby, Harts Happy House, Wagga	Hall booking for 6 nights from 19th September.		14047	Hall booking	14047
A5028	21	07	1883	Documents	Letters In	J. H. Hogan, Hon. Sec. Golden Square, Working Mens Club and Mechanics Institute.	request for code of rules		14047	Constitution (Rules)	14047
A5029	01	08	1883	Documents	Letters In	D. Provan Jnr. Broomfield.	letter of thanks for books received.		14047	Books	14047
A5030	23	08	1883	Documents	Letters In	H.Septimus Pryor, 7 Temple Court, Collins Street, Melbourne.	advising that he can attend evening meeting		14047	Meetings	14047
A5031	21	07	1883	Documents	Letters In	Mrs. Skipton Dowling, Dubbo NSW	requesting printed copy half yearly report 1881		14047	Reports	14047
A5032	31	08	1883	Documents	Letters In	H. Septimus Pryor, 7 Temple Court, Collins Street, Melbourne.	suggesting that Engineering Conference be held in Alfred Hall if Municipality could grant it free of charge.		14047	Committees	14047
A5033	11	09	1883	Documents	Letters In	D. J. Rogers, Sandhurst Mechanics Institute and Free Library.	advising that Dr. Quick is introducing a Bill into Parliament for the "Incorporation of Library Associations." and requesting that support and co-operation of local member of Assembly be obtained.		14047	Library	14047
A5034	12	11	1883	Documents	Postcards	Helen Hart, Yendon	stating that she is smelling the fresh country air after the horrors of the Ballarat Hotels.		14047	Library	14047
A5035	12	11	1883	Documents	Reports	Sam Walker and John Spellman, Auditors, Ballarat.	confirming that audit completed and found correct.		14047	Accounts	14047
A5036	15	11	1883	Documents	Letters In	J. W. Thorpe for Government Printer, Government Printing Office, Brisbane.	advising copy of 'Cultural Industries Queensland' has been forwarded.		14047	Library	14047
A5037		11	1883	Documents	Letters In	Walter Kerby, Harts Happy House, Wagga Wagga.	requesting refund of 5 pounds previously paid.		14047	Accounts	14047
A5038	17	11	1883	Documents	Letters In	William Jeffrey	distancing himself from letter in the "Star" due to omission of foot note.		14047	Star advertisement	14047
A5039	21	11	1883	Documents	Letters In	Chas. Forbes, 13 Dawson Street, Ballarat.	requesting payment for Billiard Tournament Trophy sent in his name.		14047	Fixtures & Fittings	14047
A5040	21	11	1883	Documents	Letters In	Walter Kerby, Harts Happy House, Wagga Wagga.	acknowledging receipt of refund for 5 pounds.		14047	Accounts	14047
A5041	26	11	1883	Documents	Letters In	Aud. Mace,	request not to present cheque and promising to pay in cash		14047	Accounts	14047
A5042	11	12	1883	Documents	Regulations	Under Secretary, Department Public Lands, Brisbane.	forwarding pamphlet termed "Selectors Guide" relating to alienation of Crown Lands in Colony and methods of acquiring same.		14047	Committees	14047
A5043	12	12	1883	Documents	Memorandum	The Dunedin Athenaeum and Mechanics' Institute, Octagon, Dunedin	request for copies of Annual Report and Balance Sheet for past 2 years.		14047	Committees	14047
A5044	21	12	1883	Documents	Memorandum	J. H. Gearing & Son, 'Standard" Office, Nolan Street, Maryborough.	advising of correction to invoices.		14047	Accounts	14047
A5045	04	01	1899	Documents	Letters In	Walter R. Sinnotte, W.R. Sinnotte's Theatrical Agency, 20 Royal Arcade, Bourke Street, Melbourne.	writer says he acts as Melbourne Agent for several provincial theatres and halls and would like to in a similar capacity for the BMI; terms being 5% of the weekly rent; goes on to say the advantages for the BMI would derive from the hall being used more often as he is anxious to form a circuit between Melbourne and Broken Hill, with the intention of companies booked touring all year round but only in the halls and theatres he acts as Agent otherwise, where a second theatre or hall in one of the towns [for which he is not a agent may well be engaged by some other company.		14047	Hall booking	14047
A5046	12	01	1899	Documents	Letters In	Walter R. Sinnotte, 20 Royal Arcade, Bourke Street, Melbourne.	writer says that in the event of being appointed agent it would be advisable that all bookings be made through him as he knows more abour lessees than Mr. Batten, knows better how to deal with them and as to him taking on the lease it would depend on what terms as it would be a big speculation for him, needs all the cash he can get at the present time to go round the colonies to try and obtain the halls and theatres; that is the Sydney and Melbourne agency of same; if you can let him know the terms for the lease for six months for the hall he will consider it.		14047	Hall booking	14047
A5047	09	01	1899	Documents	Memorandum	Danvers Godden, Secretary, Federal Institute of Accountants [Incorp] Empire Buildings, 418 Collins Street, Melbourne.	memorandum acknowleding receipt of printed circular relative to the position of bodies registered under Section 181 of the Companies Act, 1890; the same shall be laid before his Council at the next meeting.		14047	Committees	14047
A5048	20	01	1899	Documents	Letters In	John Fanning, Theatrical Manager, 88 Montague Street, South Melbourne.	letter requesting terms and all information for the rental of the hall and vacant dates up to the end of March as the writer is thinking of playing a season in Ballarat.		14047	Hall booking	14047
A5049	06	02	1899	Documents	Letters In	John Fanning, 88 Montague Street, South Melbourne.	letter requesting the Hall for three nights commencing St. Patrick's night 17th March, please confirm and deposit will be sent.		14047	Hall booking	14047
A5050	08	02	1899	Documents	Letters In	John D. Mills, Librarian, Mechanics' Institute and Free Library, Stawell.	writer directed by his Committee to request the cost of printing BMI's catalogue, the number of pages and number of books per page and if advertisements would lessen the cost to the Institute.		14047	Library	14047
A5051	-	-	1899	Documents	Letters In	James H. Millett, G.P.O. Perth, Western Australia	writer member of local Mechanics' Institute Committee and requests copy of BMI Rules and Regulations to assist revision of their own rules and regulations. Also mentions that a Chinese person he knows bought a trunk at a sale which contained a book belonging to BMI and would recover same and return to BMI if requested.		14047	Constitution (Rules)	14047
A5052	-	-	1899	Documents	Letters In	F. Atkinson, Secretary, Wycheproof Mechanics' Institute and Free Library.	Request from Committee of Wycheproof Mechanics' Institute for donation of books to their library.		14047	Books	14047
A5053	25	02	1899	Documents	Letters In	F. Atkinson, Secretary, Mechanics' Institute, Wycheproof.	Response to BMI letter requesting parcel be sent by rail.		14047	Books	14047
A5054	28	02	1899	Documents	Letters In	J.W. Humbury (?)	Letter advising that rental of 12 pounds 10 shillings, of which 2 pounds 2 shillings already paid, he will settle on demand.		14047	Office Rentals	14047
A5055	03	03	1899	Documents	Letters In	City Free Library, Ballarat	Letter of appreciation for the present of the Encyclopedia Britannica to their library collection.		14047	Library	14047
A5056	15	03	1899	Documents	Letters In	William Cosgrove, 13 Darlington Parade, Richmond.	Enquiry regarding theatre booking for his Company from April 1st for one or two weeks duration and request for terms etc.		14047	Hall booking	14047
A5057	17	03	1899	Documents	Telegram	William Cosgrove, 13 Darlington Parade, Richmond	Confirm booking commencing 1st April deposit to follow.		14047	Hall booking	14047
A5058	17	03	1899	Documents	Letters In	William Cosgrove, 13 Darlington Parade, Richmond	Confirmation of booking for season of at least one week commencing 1st April and enclosing deposit of 4 pounds.		14047	Hall booking	14047
A5059	27	03	1899	Documents	Letters In	William Cosgrove, 23 Waltham Street, Richmond.	Request to postpone his booking to an alternative date in April when the theatre will not be in use.		14047	Hall booking	14047
A5060	27	03	1899	Documents	Letters In	F. Atkinson, Secretary, Wycheproof Mechanics' Institute, Wycheproof.	Letter from Committee conveying their grateful acknowledgement of the large and valued parcel of books kindly donated to their Library.		14047	Books	14047
A5061	18	01	1899	Documents	Letters In	Thomas F. Morkham, Secretary for Lands, (Horsham District), Department of Lands and Survey, Melbourne.	Request for payment of rent due on lease of land as detailed in margin. Parish: Wonutondah; Area: 370 acres; Number of rents due: 3; Amount: 24 pounds; Money to be paid to the Receiver at Horsham.		14047	Accounts	14047
A5062	-	021899	1899	Documents	Letters In	Reverend Fred C.B. Fairey, Congregational Minister, North Rhine, South Australia.	Enquiry whether BMI would be interested in the presentation of his Cinematographe and Limelight Entertainment when he will be on a working holiday in Victoria in May next. New imported slides will illustrate The Sudan War, "With Kitchener to Khartoum". Also some new slides of the Spanish American War from New York. Sample Bill enclosed and testimonial notices attached. He uses 'Gunns Limelight Apparatus".		14047	Hall booking	14047
A5063	-	-	1899	Documents	Statements		Copies of Testimonials and Notices regarding The Reverend F.C.B. Fairey's Cinematographe and Limelight Entertainment.		14047	Hall booking	14047
A5064	04	04	1899	Documents	Letters In	Reverend Fred C.B. Fairey, The Manse, North Rhine, South Australia.	Further enquiry whether Hall available for an "Illustrated Service for the People" and what would be the charge for a religious service. Also additional details of his proposed Cinematographe and Limelight Entertainment programme.		14047	Hall booking	14047
A5065	1	04	1899	Documents	Letters In	Reverend Fred C.B. Fairey, The Manse, North Rhine, South Australia	Acknowledging BMI letter of the 7th. Not at liberty to take the Hall booking for the 7th and 8th May. Awaiting information from printer regarding the Bill distribution. Regarding Sunday service, understood rent would be nominal, fear expenses would not be covered.		14047	Hall booking	14047
A5066	18	04	1899	Documents	Letters In	Fred C. B. Fairey, The Manse, North Rhine, South Australia	Decided to take the Hall for May 8th. Will come to Ballarat a little early to see friends among the ministry - Revs. Leura, Howard, Kohn.		14047	Hall booking	14047
A5067	10	04	1899	Documents	Letters In	C. H. Hardy, Ballarat	Letter of thanks for election to Vice President on Committee.		14047	Committees	14047
A5068	11	04	1899	Documents	Letters In	J. A. Chalk, Chalk & Cahir, Mining Agents, Accountants & Auditors, 28 Lydiard Street, Ballarat	Referring to pay sheets of the "Sebastopol Plateau Number One Company". A. Jack is watchman. Has only recently joined the company.		14047	Committees	14047
A5069	15	04	1899	Documents	Letters In	Mrs G. Wardrop, Post Office, Ballarat	Cannot understand why membership has been refused. Although previous membership had run out, she had not transgressed any rules. Was just following the procedure used at the Dunedin Mechanics' Institute.		14047	Membership	14047
A5070	18	04	1899	Documents	Letters In	Don McDonald, Secretary, Beaufort Mechanics' Institute	Request for copy of rules.		14047	Constitution (Rules)	14047
A5071	19	04	1899	Documents	Letters In	Andrew Jack, Sebastopol	Having moved to Sebastopol, he is unable to attend meetings of the BMI, so wishes to resign from the Committee		14047	Committees	14047
A5072	24	04	1899	Documents	Letters In	Rev. Fred C. B. Fairey, North Rhine, South Australia	Cannot be in Ballarat on 8th May after all. Would like 5th June if possible, when other meetings will be held in the district - Buninyong and Daylesford		14047	Hall booking	14047
A5073	11	05	1899	Documents	Correspondence	H. R. Murphy, Ballarat	Complaint that his receipt was for ten shillings, when he had paid a subscription of one pound.		14047	Membership	14047
A5074	12	05	1899	Documents	Memorandum	F. W. Niven & Co., Corner of Collins and Queen St, Melbourne	Quote for covering 2 registers - full calf with canvas covers - 84 shillings each.		14047	Quote/Tender	14047
A5075	12	05	1899	Documents	Letters In	F. W. Hohne, for S. A. Palmer, Agent for Vitadatic, 45&47 Bourke Street, Melbourne	Query about availability of Hall for lecture.		14047	Hall booking	14047
A5076	16	05	1899	Documents	Letters In	S. A. Palmer, Agent for Vitadatic, 45&47 Bourke Street, Melbourne	Confirm booking for Hall. Deposit from Mr W. Bishop, Mair and Dawson St, if necessary.		14047	Hall booking	14047
A5077	25	05	1899	Documents	Letters In	A. W. Batiste, c/o J. J. Miller Printing Coy, PO Place, Melbourne	Asking about availability of Hall for a series of concerts. Includes printed programme of "Lynch Family, Bellringers and Vocalists".		14047	Hall booking	14047
A5078	25	05	1899	Documents	Letters In	Geo Watson, Secretary, Featherstone Benefit, 83 Wills Street, Ballarat	Will settle the account against the Featherstone Benefit Committee next week, once a few more tickets come in.		14047	Accounts	14047
A5079	29	05	1899	Documents	Letters In	Dr Chas J. Tuttedge, Allendale	Enquiry about late editions of the Lancet for sale.		14047	Library	14047
A5080	14	06	1899	Documents	Letters In	Chas J. Tuttedge, Allendale	Has decided to subscribe to the Lancet for the next half year.		14047	Library	14047
A5081	20	06	1899	Documents	Letters In	Thomas Glass, Secretary, Sandhurst Mechanics' Institute, Bendigo	Regarding consultation on the position of the institutions under the Companies Act. Mentions Geo A. Dunlop and Dr Quick as Presidents.		14047	Committees	14047
A5082	21	06	1899	Documents	Letters In	P. Ramard, Mechanics' Institute Draughts Club, Ballarat	Request to use the small room on the ground floor for a draughts match with the Ballarat Draughts Club.		14047	Room booking	14047
A5083	17	07	1899	Documents	Letters In	James Swift, Treasurer, Melbourne Society of the New Church, 120 Queen Street, Melbourne.	In reply to the letter informing of a deputation to the Attorney General. The letter did not reach him in time, and he would like to know the result of the interview.		14047	Committees	14047
A5084	01	08	1899	Documents	Letters In	A. W. Bakske, "Waxworks", Bourke St., Melbourne	Enquiry about Hall availability for concert-lecture-entertainment.		14047	Hall booking	14047
A5085	21	08	1899	Documents	Letters In	P. Ramard, Secretary, BMI Draughts Club	Request to use the ground floor classroom for a draughts match with the Ballarat Draughts Club.		14047	Room booking	14047
A5086	30	08	1899	Documents	Letters In	D. McDonald, Mechanics' Institute, Geelong	The Bill for the Incorporation of the GMI has passed both Houses, and they request a copy of BMI constitution. Mr Bennett has resigned as secretary.		14047	Constitution (Rules)	14047
A5087	30	05	1907	Documents	Letters In	N. J. Coverdale,	application for use of Hall 20 pounds for first 2 weeks and 9 pounds per week thereafter to be paid in advance.		14047	Hall booking	14047
A5088	14	06	1907	Documents	Telegram	Langley, Box Hill, Melbourne	requesting information Hall booking		14047	Hall booking	14047
A5089	17	06	1907	Documents	Letters Out	Geo. Ewins Esq, Ballarat	asking permission to lime wash west wall of their building to improve lighting in Reading room.		14047	Buildings	14047
A5090	18	06	1907	Documents	Letters In	George Hill & Co.	advising that letter received requesting rental due and intimating termination of tenancy and guaranteeing that rental will be paid within the month. Also states that advertisement placed on Eastern Wall by Mr. W. F. Coltman has caused concern which may result in litigation.		14047	Office Rentals	14047
A5091	24	06	1907	Documents	Memorandum	Leonard Slade, C/o of Melville & Mullen, 262 & 264 Collins Street, Melbourne	informing of postage of book titled "Admiral Duncan's Life" borrowed from Parliamentary Librarian and requesting return direct to sender.		14047	Library	14047
A5092	26	06	1907	Documents	Letters In	Chief Librarian and Secretary, Public Library, Museums, and National Gallery of Victoria	apologizing for overlooking application for loan of book "Life of Admiral Duncan" and stating reference Library copies cannot be loaned out.		14047	Books	14047
A5093	20	07	1907	Documents	Letters In	I. Moran, Macleod & Booth, Stock & Station Agents, Ballarat.	advising that matter now left in hands of Hon. S. Y. McDonald and requesting advise if not yet arranged.		14047	Office Rentals	14047
A5094	25	09	1907	Documents	Letters In	Fred. A. Ham, Barrister & Solicitor, Lydiard Street, Ballarat.	acknowledging BMI letter of 28th inst., and requesting call on matter referred to in letter.		14047	Committees	14047
A5095	20	09	1907	Documents	Letters In	J. Hardiman, Business Manager, Coverdale's Gaiety Entertainers, New Mechanics' Hall, Ballarat.	requesting Hall booking.		14047	Hall booking	14047
A5096	05	11	1907	Documents	Letters In	Sam Walker, Auditor, Ballarat.	advising books and accounts correct and in good order		14047	Accounts	14047
A5097	11	11	1907	Documents	Letters In	Angus McGregor, Milton J. Dyer, and Norman J. Conway., Ballarat	apologizing for alleged misconduct and promising that there will be no cause for future complaint.		14047	Committees	14047
A5098	25	11	1907	Documents	Letters In	John G. S. Baker, Manager, Carlton Brewery Ltd. 166 Victoria Street, Carlton, Melbourne.	payment of 3 pounds 10/- rendered for advertisement on wall of Mechanics' Institute to June 1907. If permit for advertising requires renewal application should be made to Carlton & United Breweries Pty Ltd., 16 Bouverie Street, Carlton.		14047	Accounts	14047
A5099	07	12	1907	Documents	Letters In	Whyte, Just & Moore, Solicitors, 29 Malop Street, Geelong.	forwarding 14/11d. balance of witness expenses in case of Geelong Mechanics Institute v. Town of Geelong.		14047	Accounts	14047
A5100	09	12	1907	Documents	Letters In	Robert J. Webster, Lawrence.	apology inability to attend Committee meeting.		14047	Committees	14047
A5101	13	12	1907	Documents	Letters In	R. E. Richards, Secretary, City Fire Brigade, Ballarat.	requesting account for Fireman duty at BMI Hall of 2 shillings per night be presented monthly and request for payment of overdue account.		14047	Accounts	14047
A5102	30	12	1907	Documents	Letters In	John G. S. Baker, Manager Carlton Brewery Ltd. 166 Victoria Street, Carlton Melbourne.	offering to defray cost of repainting wall prior to placement of advertisement for Carlton & United Breweries Pty. Ltd.		14047	Wall advertising	14047
A5103				Documents	Letters In	W. E. Ballearsere, 66 Lydiard Street North, Ballarat.	stating "The Star" erred in printing intention to donate 'Encyclopedia Brittannica" to each of Institute's named whereas intention was to donate to just one Institute.		14047	Library	14047
A5104	11	11	1899	Documents	Telegram	B. Freimann, 68 Russell Street, Melbourne.	requesting Hall Booking for lecture.		14047	Hall booking	14047
A5105	04	12	1899	Documents	Letters In	Professor B. Friemann, Anthropathic Medical Institute, 68 Russell Street, Melourne.	requesting forwarding account.		14047	Hall booking	14047
A5106	28	12	1899	Documents	Letters In	J. Steell, Acting Medical Superintendent, Hospital for Insane, Ballarat.	letter of thanks for donation of books and periodicals.		14047	Books	14047
A5107	01	06	1909	Documents	Letters In	J. W. Dudley, acting City Cclerk, City of Ballaarat, Town Hall, Ballaarat.	advising that clause as set out in Mayor's report relating to Mechanics' Institute Jubilee booklet was unanimously adopted.		14047	Jubilee	14047
A5108	10	06	1909	Documents	Letters In	Melville & Mullen Pty Ltd, Booksellers, Stationers & Librarians, 262 & 264 Collins St. Melbourne.	advising books as listed forwarded by rail		14047	Books	14047
A5109	29	06	1909	Documents	Letters In	Melville & Mullen Pty. Ltd. Booksellers, Stationers & Librarians, 262 & 264 Collins Street, Melbourne	enclosing invoice for books forwarded		14047	Accounts	14047
A5110	24	06	1909	Documents	Letters In	Melville & Mullen Pt. Ltd., Booksellers, Stationers & Librarians, 262 & 264 Collins Street, Melbourne.	advising that books as requested have been forwarded by rail.		14047	Books	14047
A5111	19	03	1909	Documents	Letters In	John N. Laddice, Supreme Court, Judges Chambers, Melbourne.	regrets being unable to attend Jubilee celebrations.		14047	Jubilee	14047
A5112		03	1909	Documents	Tenders	Mercantile Bank Asets Co. Ltd., Mercantile Chambers, 349 Collins St. Melbourne	instructions as to filling in tenders.		14047	Committees	14047
A5113	12	03	1909	Documents	Letters In	Mercantile Bank Assets Co. Ltd., Mercantile Chambers, 349 Collins Street, Melbourne.	Pre-printed letter advising date of payment of interest at 3% on Debenture Stock. on 31st March.		14047	Accounts	14047
A5114	01	06	1909	Documents	Letters In	Melville & Mullen, Booksellers, Stationers & Librarians, 262 & 264 Collins Street, Melbourne.	enclosing invoice for books		14047	Accounts	14047
A5115	17	05	1909	Documents	Letters In	J. W. Colville, Public Health Department, Offices of the Board, Melbourne.	setting out requirements for modifications of Electric light installation		14047	Buildings	14047
A5116	14	05	1909	Documents	Letters In	G. H. Lewis, Lewis & Remington, No.2 Third Floor, Cnr. Collins & Elizabeth Streets, Royal Bank Chambers, Melbourne.	request booking Hall for dates named.		14047	Hall booking	14047
A5117	31	05	1908	Documents	Letters In	Harry C. Newton, Christ Church Vicarage, Geelong.	letter advising receipt of cheque and acknowledgment that the writer's services were of benefit to BMI.		14047	Accounts	14047
A5118	11	05	1909	Documents	Letters In	W.H. Embling, "Elunwood", St. Kilda.	letter accepting invitation to Ballarat on the 25th for the Mechanics' Festival, writer will be away with the Railway Standing Committee till the 20th and hopes to leave for Ballarat on the 21st.		14047	Jubilee	14047
A5119	20	05	1909	Documents	Letters In	Melville & Mullen Propty. Ltd., Booksellers, Stationers & Librarians, 262 & 264 Collins Street, Melbourne.	letter advising books have been forwarded by rail with the exception of "Crocketts' Rose of the Wilderness", 2 copies of "Red City" and "Trail of Lonesome Pine" these will be forwarded as soon as available; Pearsons' "Beside Still Waters" is only published at 9/-; R. Logan Jack "Geology of Queensland" is only on loan through the Public Library; the two periodicals mentioned in your letter have been sent to you.		14047	Books	14047
A5120	14	05	1909	Documents	Memorandum	From Melville & Mullen Propty. Limited, Booksellers, Stationers and librarians, 262 and 264 Collins Street, Melbourne.	herewith we enclose Invoice for books which have been forwarded by rail to you today.		14047	Accounts	14047
A5121	18	05	1909	Documents	Letters In	C.D. Naples & Co., General Commission Agents, Bath Street, Ballarat.	letter informing that Mr. Berry the Patentee of the Berry Automatic Closet which for all practical purposes rivals the deep drainage and sewage systems, being absolutely odourless and flyproof, will exhibit his patent at our Offices on Thursday the 20th from 1.00pm till 6.00pm.		14047	Fixtures & Fittings	14047
A5122	06	05	1909	Documents	Telegram	Naylor & Walton, St Arnaud	advising deposit has been posted as pre-arranged.		14047	Hall booking	14047
A5123	14	05	1909	Documents	Telegram	Lewis & Remington, Royal Bank Chambers, Melbourne.	telegram requesting Hall for Saturday the 22nd and for terms to be wired.		14047	Hall booking	14047
A5124	08	05	1909	Documents	Letters In	J.C. Langley, J.C. Langley's Living Pictures, 66 Russell Street, Melbourne.	letter asking for a booking of the hall for Saturday night series of concerts.		14047	Hall booking	14047
A5125	22	06	1907	Documents	Postcards	Edith Malyon, Human Life Publishing Co., 93-95 Broad Street, Boston, Mass. U.S.A.	card advising of 1 year subscription will be mailed regularly commencing with the January issue.		14047	Subscriptions	14047
A5126	06	05	1909	Documents	Memorandum	Melville & Mullen Propty. Limited, 262 & 264 Collins Street, Melbourne.	books are being forwarded by rail as per your order with the exception of "Cradle of the Deep", "Altar Stairs", "Forefront of the Battle", "Quenchless Flame", "Big Fellow", "Panama and its Makers" and Frasers' A Short Cut to India" these books will be sent when available; a copy of Reynolds' "A False Position" and Philpotts "The Three Brothers" as soon as the 3/6d editions arrive; "The Sporting & Dramatic" for April 3rd will forwarded to you next week.		14047	Books	14047
A5127	04	05	1909	Documents	Letters In	Baxter & Stubbs, Art Printers in Letterpress & Blockwork, Grenville Street, Ballarat.	Acknowledging the 11 sheets of manuscript received from BMI for the Souvenir.		14047	Jubilee	14047
A5128	27	11	1908	Documents	Cards	Melville & Mullen Proprietary Limited, Booksellers, Stationers & Librarians, 262 and 264 Collins Street, Melbourne.	Memo card advising a package of Xmas Nos will be sent tomorrow (Saturday) by rail.		14047	Books	14047
A5129	24	04	1909	Documents	Memorandum	Melville & Mullen Proprietary Limited, Booksellers, Stationers & Librarians, 262 and 264 Collins Street, Melbourne.	Memo advising will forward books as per enclosed invoice by rail. Also lists books currently unavailable and advising cancellation of order for 'The Newspaper Directory' and subscriptions to 'Westminster' and 'Century' magazines as requested by BMI.		14047	Books	14047
A5130	16	03	1909	Documents	Memorandum	C.S. Malcolm, Secretary, The Beaufort Mechanics' Institute and Free Library, Beaufort.	Request for donation of books to their library.		14047	Books	14047
A5131	19	04	1909	Documents	Memorandum	C.S. Malcolm, Secretary, Beaufort Mechanics' Institute and Free Library, Beaufort.	Thanks and appreciation from Committee of Beaufort M.I. for donatiion of books.		14047	Books	14047
A5132	21	12	1908	Documents	Letters In	J.B. Pearson, Ballarat	Apology for absence from Committee meeting due to leaving for Christmas vacation.		14047	Committees	14047
A5133	20	04	1909	Documents	Letters In	A. Brandon-Cremer, Melbourne Coffee Palace, 216 Bourke Street, Melbourne.	Acknowledging BMI letter of 19th inst., and advising leaving for Sydney immediately and must let the matter go.		14047	Hall booking	14047
A5134	01	04	1909	Documents	Letters In	Howard Edie, 52 Eastern Arcade, Melbourne.	Request to book dates of 20, 21, 22 and 23 May at BMI for 'The Gascoigne".		14047	Hall booking	14047
A5135	16	04	1909	Documents	Letters In	A. Brandon-Cremer, A. Brandon-Cremer's Novelty All-Star Companies, Tivoli Theatre, Adelaide.	Enquiry regarding Hall booking for 3 nights weekly (Fri, Sat, Mon) for four months commencing 30 April and prepared to pay suggested rental of 1 pound per night.		14047	Hall booking	14047
A5136	19	04	1909	Documents	Letters In	Charles L. Naylor, Gaiety Entertainers & Bioscope Company, 6 Seymour Crescent, Ballarat.	Enquiry for Hall booking from Sat. May 22 to August 28 1909. Prepared to pay rent in advance weekly. Guarantee to run the entertainment on a strictly refined scale.		14047	Hall booking	14047
A5137	26	05	1908	Documents	Records	The Ballaarat Mechanics' Institute	Record of the General Meeting of Members - Election of Officers and Committee. List of gentlemen elected unopposed.		14047	Committees	14047
A5138	20	03	1909	Documents	Letters In	Middleton & Morris, Plumbers, Slaters, Gasfitters & Ironmongers, 416 Sturt Street, Ballarat.	Quote of 5 pounds, 15 shillings to build an enclosure 6 ft 6 inches x 4 ft 6 inches.		14047	Buildings	14047
A5139	17	06	1908	Documents	Letters In	E. Harrison, Secretary, Ministering Children's League, Modern Chambers, 317 Collins Street, Melbourne.	Advising forwarding a copy of the magazine "Sea Breeze" with a request that it be displayed in the BMI library. Will forward further copies quarterly. Of particular interest is their 'Cottage by the Sea" at Queenscliff.		14047	Library	14047
A5140	26	05	1908	Documents	Letters In	R. J. Webster, Ballarat	Due to pressure of private business making it impossible to attend meetings, he resigns for nomination of new committee.		14047	Committees	14047
A5141	03	02	1908	Documents	Letters In	E. W. Cole, Bookseller, Bourke & Collins St, Melbourne	Reply with cost of "Ruins of Empires" by C. F. Volney, and a transcript of the title page.		14047	Library	14047
A5142	26	05	1908	Documents	Letters In	Melville & Mullen, 262 & 264 Collins Street, Melbourne	Will forward 2 copies of McKenzies' "The Unveiled East", as requested.		14047	Books	14047
A5143	23	05	1908	Documents	Letters In	H. Smith, 327 Sturt St, Ballarat	Will not be renewing subscription.		14047	Membership	14047
A5144	28	07	1908	Documents	Letters In	S. B. Webb, Neil St, Ballarat	Will not be renewing subscription.		14047	Subscriptions	14047
A5145	29	07	1908	Documents	Invoices	Melville & Mullen, 262 & 264 Collins Street, Melbourne	Enclose invoice for parcel of books despatched by rail, including 3 arrears orders.		14047	Books	14047
A5146	23	07	1908	Documents	Invoices	Melville & Mullen, 262 & 264 Collins Street, Melbourne	Enclose invoice for books forwarded by rail. Also included a copy of Amundsen's "North West Passage". It is in great demand, and if not required please return as quickly as possible		14047	Books	14047
A5147	14	07	1908	Documents	Invoices	Melville & Mullen, 262 & 264 Collins Street, Melbourne	Invoice for 2 books - nine shillings and nine pence.		14047	Books	14047
A5148	09	07	1908	Documents	Invoices	Melville & Mullen, 262 & 264 Collins Street, Melbourne	Enclose invoice for books despatched by rail.		14047	Books	14047
A5149	30	06	1908	Documents	Letters In	Richard Goodall, Cohen Brothers Importers, 54-56 Margaret Street, Sydney	Mr Cohen reports that the Hall is available for 12 pounds per week. Goodall is an american showman who will provide a first class entertainment, but considers the rental excessive. If six pounds per week were acceptable, he would hire the hall for six months with an option of two years. (Two pages)		14047	Hall booking	14047
A5150	-	03	1908	Documents	Reports	The Mercantile Bank Assets Company Ltd, 349 Collins Street, Melbourne	Printed report concerning interest on Debenture Stock.		14047	Accounts	14047
A5151	25	06	1908	Documents	Invoices	Melville & Mullen, 262 & 264 Collins Street, Melbourne	Enclose invoice for parcel of books despatched by rail.		14047	Books	14047
A5152	15	05	1908	Documents	Letters In	Melville & Mullen, 262 & 264 Collins Street, Melbourne	A packet of books has been despatched by rail. Several books ordered are not available at present, but will be sent when they arrive.		14047	Books	14047
A5153	02	06	1908	Documents	Letters In	Melville & Mullen, 262 & 264 Collins Street, Melbourne	Request for specific titles has been noted. They will be sent when they arrive.		14047	Books	14047
A5154	10	06	1908	Documents	Letters In	Thomson & Taylor, 103-105 Russell Street, Melbourne	Quote for No 3, 4 & 5 ebony butted billiard cues. Nos. 3 & 4 are solid ebony, but No 5 is ebony glued to ash. No. 4 is recommended.		14047	Quote/Tender	14047
A5155	11	06	1908	Documents	Invoices	Melville & Mullen, 262 & 264 Collins Street, Melbourne	Enclose invoice for books despatched by rail.		14047	Books	14047
A5156	12	08	1908	Documents	Memorandum	A. S. Gates & Co, 3 Albert Street, Ballarat	Enclose speciman copies of "Scientific Australian" for your perusal. Annual subscription is 2/6.		14047	Subscriptions	14047
A5157	14	08	1908	Documents	Letters In	A. Winton Jack, 510-520 Collins Street, Melbourne	Recommendation to subscribe to the C. T. A. monthly the "Traveller".		14047	Subscriptions	14047
A5158	17	08	1908	Documents	Letters In	Middleton & Morris, Plumbers, 416 Sturt Street, Ballarat	Quote to tack down 26 gauge iron on a floor and solder joints - two pounds per square.		14047	Quote/Tender	14047
A5159	15	08	1908	Documents	Letters In	Henry Hayward, The Athenaeum, Melbourne	Request to hire Hall on a Sunday for a programe of sacred music. At present the week night show is running at a loss, as in the past the Hall has hosted vaudeville shows and it will take some time to attract an appropriate audience. The Sunday evening should help cover costs. (Two pages)		14047	Hall booking	14047
A5160	15	08	1908	Documents	Letters In	Henry Hayward, Melbourne	Enclose application for Sundays at the Hall. If this is not granted, we will have to close.		14047	Hall booking	14047
A5161	25	08	1908	Documents	Letters In	G. Smith, H. McKay, Ballarat	Request for fifteen pounds deposit, which was to be returned on leaving the rented premises.		14047	Accounts	14047
A5162	20	08	1908	Documents	Invoices	Melville & Mullen, 262 & 264 Collins Street, Melbourne	Enclose invoice for books despatched by rail		14047	Books	14047
A5163	22	08	1908	Documents	Receipts	Melville & Mullen, 262 & 264 Collins Street, Melbourne	Acknowledge payment and include receipt.		14047	Books	14047
A5164	26	08	1908	Documents	Invoices	Melville & Mullen, 262 & 264 Collins Street, Melbourne	Enclose invoice for books despatched by rail.		14047	Books	14047
A5165	07	04	1909	Documents	Invoices	Melville & Mullen, 262-264 Collins Street Melbourne	enclosing invoice for books plus 2 arrear orders		14047	Books	14047
A5166	02	04	1909	Documents	Letters In	J. W. Colville, Secretary, Public Health Department, Melbourne	inquiring if electric light installations have been complied with.		14047	Buildings	14047
A5167	01	04	1909	Documents	Invoices	Melville & Mullen, 262-264 Collins Strteet, Melbourne.	enclosing invoice for books as ordered with exception as to those listed as not yet available. Notes order for McClure's Magazine and cancellation of subscription for 'The Dublic Review'. Atlantic Monthly' and 'Queen'		14047	Books	14047
A5168	17	03	1909	Documents	Letters In	Melville & Mullen, 262-264 Collins Street, Melbourne	advising the sending by rail of books requested with the exception of those not yet available.		14047	Books	14047
A5169	15	02	1909	Documents	Letters In	Cuthbert Morrow & Must, Lydiard Street Ballarat.	advising of properties available for 1st Mortgage Investment at 4 1/2%		14047	Accounts	14047
A5170	23	02	1909	Documents	Letters In	Melville & Mullen, 262-264 Collins Street, Melbourne	advising books ordered sent by rail with exception of those not yet available.		14047	Books	14047
A5171	17	01	1909	Documents	Letters In	Cuthbert Morrow & Must, Solicitors, Ballarat	advising arrangement for 1st Mortgage over property held by Mr. James Dean at Dowling Forest for 1thousand 6 hundred pounds at 4 3/4% for 3 years.		14047	Accounts	14047
A5172	26	01	1909	Documents	Reports	Cuthbert Morrow & Must, Ballarat	advising that bequest under will of Dr. Stewart specifies and restricts classes of securities for investment but investment may be made on real estate First Mortgage or Government Incribed Stock.		14047	Accounts	14047
A5173	13	02	1909	Documents	Letters In	Martin Cussen & Co., Tatura	enclosing postal note for 5 shillings being halfyearly subscription for Miss A. Vernon, 118 Doveton Street South, Ballarat.		14047	Subscriptions	14047
A5174	14	02	1909	Documents	Letters In	Martin Cussen & Co., Tatura	enclosing Postal Note omitted from letter dated 13.02.1909		14047	Accounts	14047
A5175	09	02	1909	Documents	Letters In	Melville & Mullen, 262-264 Collins Street, Melbourne.	notification of new work by A. J. and W. P.Wright titled 'Beautiful Flowers and How to Grow Them' in 17 parts at 1/3d each with offer to forward first instalment for inspection.		14047	Books	14047
A5176	21	12	1908	Documents	Invoices	Clegg & Miller, Architects, Colonial Mutual Chambers, Lydiard Street, Ballarat.	Statement of accounts for renovations to Reading Room at total cost of 132 pounds 10/-		14047	Buildings	14047
A5177	28	01	1909	Documents	Letters In	W. R. Church, Accountant, 70 Queen Street, Melbourne.	requesting details of Hall prior to booking by Commonwealth Concert Company.		14047	Hall booking	14047
A5178	21	01	1909	Documents	Letters In	Melville & Mullen, 262-264 Collins Street, Melbourne	enclosing for books forwarded by rail with exception of those not available.		14047	Books	14047
A5179	18	01	1909	Documents	Letters In	W. M. Acheson, Mining Agents, Ballarat.	apology for absence Committee Meeting.		14047	Committees	14047
A5180	18	01	1909	Documents	Letters In	W. H. Stokeld, Mining Exchange, Ballarat.	offering resignation from Committee.		14047	Committees	14047
A5181	13	01	1909	Documents	Letters In	Melville & Mullen, 262-264 Collins Street, Melbourne	advising that duplicate copy of 'Hibbert Journal', for October has been forwarded and missing copies of the foreign periodicals reordered.		14047	Books	14047
A5182	07	01	1909	Documents	Letters In	Melville & Mullen, 262-264 Collins Street, Melboure.	acknowledging cancellation of 'World' and indicating copy of 'Sporting & Dramatic' will be forwarded		14047	Books	14047
A5183	07	01	1909	Documents	Letters In	Melville & Mullen, 262-264 Collins Street, Melbourne	advising books ordered forwarded by rail		14047	Books	14047
A5184	06	01	1909	Documents	Letters In	Melville & Mullen, 262-264 Collins Street, Melbourne	advising that missing numbers of foreign Periodicals have been ordered		14047	Books	14047
A5185	23	12	1908	Documents	Letters In	Melville & Mullen 262 -264 Collins Street, Melbourne.	advising forwarding of books as ordered.plus 5 good books received in previous week's mail Steamer		14047	Books	14047
A5186	08	12	1908	Documents	Letters In	Royal Bank, Melbourne.	advising of membership resignation		14047	Membership	14047
A5187	01	12	1908	Documents	Letters In	Melville & Mullen, 262-264 Collins Street, Melbourne	refers to periodicals forwarded and those outstanding.		14047	Books	14047
A5188	01	12	1908	Documents	Letters In	Melville & Mullen, 262-264 Collins Street, Melbourne	indicating ordered books being forwarded by rail with exception of those not yet available.		14047	Books	14047
A5189	21	11	1908	Documents	Letters In	A. K. McLeane, 206 Mair Street, Ballarat.	enclosing cheque for 1 pound 10/-		14047	Accounts	14047
A5190	18	11	1908	Documents	Letters In	Melville & Mullen, 262 - 264 Collins Street, Melbourne.	advising books forwarded by rail		14047	Books	14047
A5191	17	11	1908	Documents	Letters In	Fred Blewett, Opera House, Melbourne.	requesting price for Hall booking and times available.between November and December.		14047	Hall booking	14047
A5192	06	11	1908	Documents	Letters In	Clifton Hill Circulating Library, 284 Queens Parade, North Fitzroy.	offering for sale volumes of standard and general literature.		14047	Books	14047
A5193	12	11	1908	Documents	Letters In	Melville & Mullen, 262-264 Collins Street, Melbourne.	advising books forwarded by rail and that periodicals requested to be ordered from England will be forwarded as soon as possible.		14047	Books	14047
A5194	04	11	1908	Documents	Invoices	Melville & Mullen, 262- 264 Collins Street, Melbourne.	advising books as ordered forwarded by rail together with credit invoice for 'Rickards' book which was returned.		14047	Books	14047
A5195	29	10	1908	Documents	Letters In	John Gordon Chalmers, National Bank of Australasia Ltd. Mildura	enclosing cheque for 10/- 6 months subscription fees		14047	Accounts	14047
A5196	20	10	1908	Documents	Letters In	Melville & Mullen, 262-264 Collins Street, Melbourne.	forwarding books as ordered and advising of order to be placed for books from London.		14047	Books	14047
A5197	30	10	1908	Documents	Invoices	Melville & Mullen Propty. Ltd., 262 & 264 Collins Street, Melbourne.	letter enclosing invoice for books forwarded by rail today and advising that the books listed in letter that are currently not in stock will be sent when available.		14047	Books	14047
A5198	15	10	1908	Documents	Invoices	Melville & Mullen Proprietary Limited.	Invoice totalling one pound sixteen shillings and two pence for books supplied.		14047	Books	14047
A5199	15	10	1908	Documents	Letters In	Melville & Mullen Proprietary Limited, 262 & 264 Collins Street, Melbourne.	In continuation of memo dated the 8th inst; we are advising we are sending by rail the three books mentioned, also we are sending a selection of new books from this week's mail steamer.		14047	Books	14047
A5200			1908	Documents	Correspondence	Victorian Eye & Ear Hospital, Melbourne.	letter advising Board of Management of the hospital will no longer have a travelling collector of country subscription but will appoint an Honorary Correspondent and a Collector for each district, to date no one has been appointed so requests that the BMI forward their donation direct to the Secretary for the Victorian Eye & Ear Hospital as with the increasing costs of maintenance this donation will benefit the suffering poor in all parts of the country.		14047	Donations	14047
A5201	15	09	1908	Documents	Letters In	Ralph Young, The Daily Examiner & Weekly Courier Illustrated, 73 & 75 Patterson Street, Launceston, Tasmania.	letter replying to request for a concession by supplying a copy of "The Examiner" at the reduced rate of 28 shillings p.a. in advance against the usual country rate of 30 shillings p.a.		14047	Quote/Tender	14047
A5202	08	10	1908	Documents	Letters In	Melville & Mullen Proprietary Limited, 262 & 264 Collins Street, Melbourne.	memorandum advising receipt of letter dated the 7th, and have ordered the 3 books as requsted the other two books can be ordered from London if desired and please advise which month you are missing of "L Illustration".		14047	Books	14047
A5203	07	10	1908	Documents	Invoices	Melville & Mullen Proprietary Limited, 262 & 264 Collins Street, Melbourne.	memorandum enclosing invoice for books forwarded by rail today.		14047	Books	14047
A5204	01	10	1908	Documents	Invoices	Melville & Mullen Proprietary Limited, 262 & 264 Collins Street, Melbourne.	memorandum enclosing invoice for books forwarded by rail today.		14047	Books	14047
A5205	22	09	1908	Documents	Invoices	Melville & Mullen Proprietary Limited, 262 & 264 Collins Street, Melbourne.	memorandum enclosing invoice for books forwarded by rail today and advises that previous books that were not available have been received and are also forwarded today.		14047	Books	14047
A5206	06	08	1908	Documents	Regulations	Serle & Morrison, Solicitors, & c. 237 Collins Street, Melbourne.	letter states that under the instructions from J.A. Miller, Attorney for Samuel French Limited., Authors Agents, we are enclosing reprint slip so you may be seized of your responsibilites and understand your liability as an owner of a place of amusement; all communications with references to Frenchs' Plays must be made to J.A. Miller, Caledonian Buildings, P.O. Place, Melbourne.		14047	Books	14047
A5207	10	09	1908	Documents	Invoices	Melville & Mullen Proprietary Limited, 262 & 264 Collins Street, Melbourne.	memorandum advising of invoice enclosed for books being forwarded by rail.		14047	Books	14047
A5208	11	08	1908	Documents	Invoices	Melville & Mullen Proprietary Limited, 262 & 264 Collins Street, Melbourne.	memorandum enclosing invoice for books fowarded by rail today.		14047	Books	14047
A5209	05	09	1908	Documents	Invoices	Melville & Mullen Proprietary Limited, 262 & 264 Collins Street, Melbourne.	memorandum enclosing invoice for books forwarded by rail today with the inclusion of the list of books handed to us by Miss Batten, the last parcel of returns have been credited on August 13th the amount being 2 pounds 2 shillings and to date have received no further parcels from you.		14047	Books	14047
A5210	28	8	1908	Documents	Letters In	R. H. Newborn, "Essendon House", Exhibition Street, Melbourne	Rent of hall for a theatrical company		14047	Hall booking	14047
A5211	10	9	1908	Documents	Letters In	A. Marshall, "Ravenhurst", Myers Road, Geelong	asking Batten to show a "fine stamp of a lad" around the Institute		14047	Books	14047
A5212	30	9	1908	Documents	Letters In	Frank Roman, 114 Lydiard St, Ballarat	Enclosing fee of one dollar		14047	Accounts	14047
A5213			1909	Documents	Pamphlets (Brochures)	Ballaarat Mechanics' Institute	Advice thar a projected series of weekly concerts will go ahead under arrangements with Mr. J. C. Langley of Melbourne every Wednesday evening. Mr Langley runs concerts for the Melbourne Cricket Club		14047	Concert performances	14047
A5214		7	1909	Documents	Notes	Draft by W. H. Batten	Draft letter/notice about Mr. J. C. Langley' s great reputation as an entertainment entrepreneur		14047	Concert performances	14047
A5215		7	1909	Documents	Notes	Draft by W. H. Batten for No. 5213	Draft letter/notice about Mr. J. C. Langley' s great reputation as an entertainment entrepreneur		14047	Letters Out	14047
A5216			1909	Documents	Pamphlets (Brochures)	J.C.Langley's Living Pictures	Draft of a letter accompanying 5213		14047	Concert performances	14047
A5217	21	05	1910	Documents	Letters In	Fred Sutton, Suttons Proprietary Ltd., Piano, Organ & Music Warehouses, 33-35 Sturt Street, Ballarat.	Seeking testimonial from BMI expressing satisfaction regarding work carried out on BMI piano. Objective to show that such work can be satisfactorily carried out in the country and to build up a large workshop in Ballarat.		14047	Fixtures & Fittings	14047
A5218	29	06	1910	Documents	Licence	W.A. Callaway, Under-Secretary, Chief Secretary's Office, Melbourne	Response to BMI letter of 24th inst., issuing a further Licence under the Theatre Acts 1890 for the Mechanics' Institute Ballarat for 12 months from the 10th May 1910.		14047	Theatre Licence	14047
A5219	-	-	1910	Documents	Letters In	Mr. F.B. Smith	Wishes to sell his business due to wife's ill-health, and requests that BMI consider buying shop fittings for 30 pounds.		14047	Fixtures & Fittings	14047
A5220	229	06	1910	Documents	Invoices	James Miller & Co. Pty. Ltd., Ropes, Twine, Mats & Matting Manufacturers, 357 & 359 Little Collins Street (Near Elizabeth St), Melbourne.	Regret mistake in sending Bordered Coir Matting. Enclosed invoice for 5/4 Plain Matting.		14047	Accounts	14047
A5221	28	06	1910	Documents	Letters In	John P. Marshall, Wholesale Wine, Spirit & Provision Merchant, 178 and 180 Sturt Street, (Corner of Raglan Street), Melbourne.	Acknowleding BMI letter of sympathy regarding his father's death.		14047	Committees	14047
A5222	26	06	1910	Documents	Letters In	W.H. Terry, 117 Collins Street, Melbourne.	Enquiry whether BMI is interested in an edition of the First Volume of 'The H of Lt".		14047	Books	14047
A5223	22	06	1910	Documents	Invoices	S. Melville, Managing Director, Melville & Mullen Propty. Ltd., Booksellers, Stationers and Librarians, 262 & 264 Collins Street, Melbourne.	Books ordered forwarded by rail, invoice enclosed. Two books not available "Anne of Green Gables" and "Awakening of Tojas". Wright's "That Printer of Udells" not yet to hand in book form but BMI Library registered for a copy.		14047	Books	14047
A5224	27	06	1910	Documents	Letters In	W.T. Marshall	Enclosing Postal note for 5 shillings on account.		14047	Accounts	14047
A5225	06	06	1910	Documents	Letters In	W.L. Fiskard, East Geelong	Request to make payment in instalments due to no regular salary.		14047	Accounts	14047
A5226	17	01	1910	Documents	Letters In	G.H. Warner, G. Warner & Co., Hardware & Iron Merchants, Corner of Dana and Armstrong Streets, Ballarat.	Notification that they are agents for Pynerzone and Hygeno for use in Hygeno Drip Disinfectant Machine, and quoting prices.		14047	Quote/Tender	14047
A5227	04	06	1910	Documents	Letters In	Gordon & Gotch Proprietary Limited., Melbourne.	Replying to your letter of the 1st re "Harpers"; we have jusy received an American mail and have forwarded all papers to you, in the past the American mail has been irregular, we trust in future they will arrive regularly.		14047	Books	14047
A5228	17	08	1909	Documents	Letters In	W.H. Figgis, Secreary, Offices of the Ballaarat Gas Company, Grenville Street, Ballaarat.	letter advising if the cost of installing 2 Firelight and 2 three light Graetzin Lamps in the large Hall - our Engineer quoted 25 pounds; since then 4 single Welsbach burners have been added under the Gallery for a cost of 3 pounds; in all 28 pounds.		14047	Quote/Tender	14047
A5229	18	08	1909	Documents	Letters In	Chas Fisher	letter enclosing 1 pound with the promise of ten shillings before Saturday, has not had his tenant a full week, but with the promise of a good start next week will not fail to be regular in his payments and will pay off his back account a.s.a.p.		14047	Accounts	14047
A5230	26	07	1909	Documents	Letters In	Alcock & Co. Propy. Ltd., Billard Table Manufacturers and Importers of Sporting Materials, 155-157 Elizabeth Street, Melbourne.	letter enclosing samples of cloth under No. 263008 @ 22/- per yd. No. 255520 @ 27/6 per yd. No. 255504 @ 33/- per yd. No. 261060 @ 40/- per yd. Letter recommends the Crystalate Billard Balls @ 42/- a set of 3; can adjust and stain Ivory Balls @ 2/- each and can adjust Bonzoline for the same price, but cannot stain. Enclosed under separate cover we send our Illustrated Catalogue an re Commission we can only recognize you in this regard provided the authorities of the BMI approve.		14047	Quote/Tender	14047
A5231	13	08	1909	Documents	Letters In	J.W. Colville, Secretary, Public Health Department, Offices of the Board, Melbourne.	letter inquiring if the Board's requirements respecting electric lighting at BMI communicated to you on the 17th May have now been compiled with.		14047	Fixtures & Fittings	14047
A5232	10	08	1909	Documents	Letters In	Melville & Mullen Propty. Limited, 262 and 264 Collins Street, Melbourne.	memorandum advising that the cost of the subscription of "Knowledge" has been increased to 1/- per no. from January last, the increase has now been charged to your account.		14047	Books	14047
A5233	06	07	1909	Documents	Letters In	Mechanics' Institute and Free Library, Stawell.	memorandum advising of their desire of issuing a new catalogue of the books in their Institute and asks the BMI Committee as to the initial cost of printing a catalogue similar to that is obtainable at BMI, their Sub-Committee meet on Monday the 12th and ask that a reply be sent prior to that date.		14047	Printing	14047
A5234	28	07	1909	Documents	Invoices	Melville & Mullen Propty. Ltd., 262 and 264 Collins Street, Melbourne.	letter advising books ordered on the 27th inst. are being forwarded to you, with invoice enclosed, books ordered but not available will be forwarded when received.		14047	Books	14047
A5235	27	07	1909	Documents	Telegram	Langley, Russell Street, Melbourne.	telegram advising of programmes being sent today addressed to Bennetts arriving seven.		14047	Advertisement	14047
A5236	27	07	1909	Documents	Letters In	J.B. Pearson, Pearson & Mann, Barristers and Solicitors, Lydiard Street, Ballarat.	letter apologising for not been able to attend meeting this afternoon also apologising on behalf of Mr. J.A. McDonald for his absence.		14047	Committees	14047
A5237	26	07	1909	Documents	Correspondence	E.M. Langley, J.C. Langley's Living Pictures, 66 Russell Street, Melbourne.	letter advising prgrammes sent today to Ballarat station addressed to Mr. Bennett; Mr. Langley is away in Geelong.		14047	Hall booking	14047
A5238	26	07	1909	Documents	Telegram	Langley, Melbourne.	telegram advising Bills sent on afternoon train, arrange to get men working tonight, despatching balance tomorrow morning.		14047	Advertisement	14047
A5239	17	07	1909	Documents	Letters In	J. C. Langley, 66 Russell Street, Melbourne	Enclosed complimentary tickets list. Asks to send out ticket plus programme and circular. Box plan will be at Suttons.The first four rows of seats will need to be numbered to correspond with the box plan.		14047	Hall booking	14047
A5240	-	07	1909	Documents	Notes	To Mr E. Geach, West Pictures, Sydney	On behalf of the Committee of the BMI, Mr Batten asks upon what terms he could be supplied with a programme of the best moving pictures.		14047	Committees	14047
A5241	06	07	1909	Documents	Letters In	J. L. Eddy, Secretary, Ballarat Amateur Billiard Association	A meeting will be held at the Ballarat East Library to make the draw for the matches. Please send a delegate.		14047	Committees	14047
A5242	02	07	1909	Documents	Letters In	J. C. Langley, George Hotel, Ballarat	Confirming arrangements as discussed this morning.Langley to provide the "Pictures and Balladists or refined entertainers not of the Vaudeville type." Includes details of the contract.		14047	Concert performances	14047
A5243	14	07	1909	Documents	Letters In	J. C. Langley, 66 Russell Street, Melbourne	Will be bringing programmes on the express Thursday. Please have envelopes stamped so they can catch the mail.		14047	Advertisement	14047
A5244	15	07	1909	Documents	Letters In	Catffleck Scott, Doonside, Ballarat	Encloses two guineas for one year's family subscription.		14047	Membership	14047
A5245	01	06	1909	Documents	Invoices	Baxter & Stubbs, 3 Grenville Street, Ballarat	Invoice for envelopes and running proofs - one pound ten shillings		14047	Printing	14047
A5246	10	07	1909	Documents	Letters In	E. Michell, Post Office Place, Ballarat East	Letter of thanks for sending booklet issued in connection with the Jubilee.		14047	Jubilee	14047
A5247	08	07	1909	Documents	Letters In	J. C. Langley, 66 Russell Street, Melbourne	Enclose proof for circular. Acknowledges alteration in the percentage to 331/3%. Proposed charges are 1/6, 1/- and 6d - children half price.		14047	Advertisement	14047
A5248	01	06	1909	Documents	Invoices	Baxter & Stubbs, Grenville Street, Ballarat	Enclose account for printing the BMI Jubilee Souvenir. Had to overrun some of the proofs and needed to charge for this.		14047	Printing	14047
A5249	13	07	1909	Documents	Invoices	Melville & Mullen, 262 & 264 Collins Street, Melbourne	Includes invoice for books despatched by rail.		14047	Books	14047
A5250	09	07	1909	Documents	Letters In	Melville & Mullen, 262 & 264 Collins Street Melbourne	Have forwarded books as requested, but some are not available at the moment.		14047	Books	14047
A5251	18	06	1909	Documents	Letters In	George Parker, Leather Merchant, Ballarat East	Writing on behalf of the Baptist Church, Dawson Street. Requesting hire of Hall for 4 Sunday nights to hold Divine Service. The church is being renovated and need somewhere to continue worshipping.		14047	Hall booking	14047
A5252	29	10	1909	Documents	Memorandum	Melville & Mullen, 262 & 264 Collins Street, Melbourne	Enclose invoice for books forwarded by rail.		14047	Books	14047
A5253	27	10	1909	Documents	Letters In	Rev W.L. Toshach, The Manse, Fitzroy Street	Enquiry abour the availability of the Hall for one night.		14047	Hall booking	14047
A5254	21	10	1909	Documents	Letters In	F. Tonkin, George Hotel, Ballarat	Enquiry about availability of Hall for a concert.		14047	Hall booking	14047
A5255	27	10	1909	Documents	Letters In	R. Foyle, Empire Pictures, Warrnambool	Confirm booking of Hall for picture show of the Melbourne Cup, amongst others. He will need 2 doormen.		14047	Hall booking	14047
A5256	21	10	1909	Documents	Memorandum	Melville & Mullen 262 & 264 Collins Street, Melbourne	Will forward books as requested.		14047	Books	14047
A5257	19	10	1909	Documents	Letters In	Melville & Mullen, 262 & 264 Collins Street, Melbourne	Have forwarded books required. They had to be procured for BMI, so the usual discount could not be applied.		14047	Books	14047
A5258	19	10	1909	Documents	Letters In	Melville & Mullen, 262 & 264 Collins Street, Melbourne	Books have been sent as they have become available.		14047	Books	14047
A5259	27	07	1909	Documents	Tenders	R. A. Hudson, Plumber, Slater & Gasfitter, 83 Victoria Street, Ballarat	Quote for installing electric light to the BMI and assessment of running costs.		14047	Fixtures & Fittings	14047
A5260	21	10	1909	Documents	Letters In	Rupert Foyle, Egerton. (Manager, Empire Pictures, Warrnambool)	Seeking information about availability of the Hall for a picture show in early November. It will include pictures of the Melbourne Cup.		14047	Hall booking	14047
A5261	21	10	1909	Documents	Letters In	The Hellers Entertainers, Sensational Mystifiers, Box 548 GPO, Melbourne	request for November Hall booking with questionaire on reverse side.		14047	Hall booking	14047
A5262				Documents	Letters In	Rev. W.L. Toshach, The Peoples Church, East Geelong	request for Hall booking		14047	Hall booking	14047
A5263	04	10	1909	Documents	Letters In	The Ballarat Literary and Debating Association , 417 Armstrong Street South, Ballarat	request for Hall booking		14047	Hall booking	14047
A5264	12	10	1909	Documents	Letters In	The Ballarat Literary & Debating Association, 417 Armstrong St. Sth., Ballarat	accepting Hall booking for November		14047	Hall booking	14047
A5265	22	09	1909	Documents	Letters In	A. S. Gates & Co., Estate, Insurance, Finance, Patent & Commission Agents, 3 Albert Street, Ballarat	forwarding 'Flight' weekly journal which deals with 'Aerial Locomotion' for perusal and requesting annual subscription of 12/6d.		14047	Library	14047
A5266	09	06	1909	Documents	Notices	Rev. W. L. Toshach	Printed Notice advertising 'Pictures of Bonnie Vale Mining Disaster, W. A.'		14047	Advertisement	14047
A5267	05	10	1909	Documents	Memorandum	Melville & Mullen, Booksellers, Stationers and Librarians, 262 & 264 Collins Street, Melbourne	advising books forwarded by rail as per invoice enclosed.		14047	Books	14047
A5268	14	10	1909	Documents	Invoices	Melville & Mullen, Booksellers, Stationers and Librarians, 262 & 264 Collins Street, Melbourne	enclosing Invoice for books forwarded by rail		14047	Books	14047
A5269	08	10	1909	Documents	Memorandum	Melville & Mullen Pty Ltd, Booksellers, Stationers and Librarians, 262 & 264 Collins Street, Melbourne.	advising books forwarded by rail		14047	Books	14047
A5270	08	10	1909	Documents	Telegram	Foyle, Warrnambool	enquiry if Hall available for Picture Show 15/16 October.		14047	Hall booking	14047
A5271	30	09	1909	Documents	Letters In	Mercantile Bank Assets Co. Ltd., Mercantile Chambers, 349 Collins Street, Melbourne	enclosing cheque for 48 pounds 13/11d. being in settlement of balance of stock amounting to 51 pounds 5/2d. together with interest cheque for 2 pounds 6/3d.		14047	Accounts	14047
A5272	22	09	1909	Documents	Letters In	Melville & Mullen, Booksellers, Stationers & Librarians, 262 & 264 Collins Street, Melbourne	advising of books forwarded by rail, together with invoice.		14047	Books	14047
A5273	19	08	1909	Documents	Memorandum	Melville & Mullen Pty Ltd., Booksellers, Stationers & Librarians, 262 & 264 Collins Street, Melbourne	advising of forwarding of books and invoice enclosed		14047	Books	14047
A5274	11	09	1909	Documents	Letters In	A. W. Hunt, Commonwealth of Australia Department of External Affairs, Melbourne	confirming lecture with lantern slides on 20th September		14047	Lecture booking	14047
A5275	08	09	1909	Documents	Letters In	Con.. H. Burrow, Hon. Secretary, The Royal Society of St. George, Ballarat Branch	invitation to attend quarterly meeting in St. Paul's Parish Hall on Monday 13th inst at 8.p.m.and indicating subscriptions now due		14047	Committees	14047
A5276	06	09	1909	Documents	Letters In	Secretary, St. Andrews Kirk, Ballarat	invitation to Committee members to attend morning service on Sunday 12th with envelope attached		14047	Committees	14047
A5277	09	09	1909	Documents	Letters In	Melbourne & Mullen, Booksellers, Stationers & Librarians, 262 & 264 Collins Street, Melbourne.	advising of books forwarded by rail as per invoice enclosed.		14047	Books	14047
A5278	10	09	1909	Documents	Letters In	Agnes Grace, 'Cora Lynne' Victoria St, Ballarat East	enclosing subscription of 4 pounds for family ticket and expressing thanks for kindness to family.		14047	Letters In	14047
A5279	08	-0	1909	Documents	Letters In	Melville & Mullen, Booksellers, Stationers & Librarians, 262 & 264 Collins Street, Melbourne.	advising of books sen by rail and invoice enclosed.		14047	Books	14047
A5280	06	09	1909	Documents	Letters In	Cuthbert Morrow & Must, Solicitors & Notaries, Ballarat.	enclosing cheque for 38 pounds being interest due by Mr. James Dean and requesting receipt.		14047	Accounts	14047
A5281	26	08	1909	Documents	Letters In	Melville & Mullen, Booksellers, Stationers & Librarians, 262 & 264 Collins Street, Melbourne.	advising of books sent by rail and invoice enclosed.		14047	Books	14047
A5282	17	08	1909	Documents	Letters In	Martin Cussen & Co., Auctioneers, Tatura.	enclosing postal note for 5/- being half yearly subscription for Miss Vernon.and requesting handwritten receipt.		14047	Membership	14047
A5283	20	07	1909	Documents	Letters In	Thos. Davey, 24 Queen Street, Melbourne	letter of thanks for forwarding copy of 'The Souvenier' of Ballarat Institute and congratulating Mr. Batten on valuable service.		14047	Jubilee	14047
A5284	31	07	1909	Documents	Letters In	A. W. Hunt, Commonwealth of Australia, Department of External Affairs, Melbourne.	indicating Monday 20th September as the date for presentation of lecture.		14047	Lecture booking	14047
A5285	05	08	1909	Documents	Letters In	A. W. Hunt, Commonwealth of Australia, Department of External Affairs, Melbourne.	advising of acceptance of date issued for lecture on 'Papua'		14047	Lecture booking	14047
A5286	09	08	1909	Documents	Letters In	J. C. Langley's Living Pictures, 66 Russell Street, corner Collins Street, Melbourne	cancelling arrangement for showing of pictures due to lack of interest and support.		14047	Hall booking	14047
A5287	04	08	1909	Documents	Hall Bookings	Carlyle Smythe, Celebrities Direction, Lauriston Hall, Wellington Parade, East Melbourne.	request for Hall booking for 'The Foster Fraser Lecture Entertainments'.		14047	Hall booking	14047
A5288	06	08	1909	Documents	Letters In	E. James Cochrane, Assistant Engineer & Manager,The Electric Supply Company of Victoria, Wendouree Parade, Ballarat.	suggesting installation of four clusters of three Sun Tantalum lamps each between the stage and gallery, and two single Sun Tantalum lamps over Gallery at running cost of 6d. per hour for which Ballarat contractors would carry out work. Suggests inspection of St. Patricks Hall, Dawson Street, and Australian Workers Union Hall, Grenville Street where installation has been carried out.		14047	Letters In	14047
A5289	26	10	1909	Documents	Letters In	Angus & Co., Commercial Ink Works, 650A Nicholson Street, North Fitzroy	setting out prices for "Clag, Superior Office Paste" in various sizes		14047	Library	14047
A5290	02	12	1909	Documents	Memorandum	Melville & Mullen, Booksellers, Stationers & Librarians, 262 & 264 Collins Street, Melbourne,.	enclosing receipt for cheque received and advising of books sent by rail as per enclosed invoice.		14047	Books	14047
A5291	01	12	1909	Documents	Memorandum	Melville & Mullen, Booksellers, Stationers & Librarians, 262 & 264 Collins Street, Melbourne.	enclosing credit note for parcel of damaged books and advising forwarding of books by rail as per enclosed invoice.		14047	Books	14047
A5292	10	12	1909	Documents	Memorandum	Melville & Mullen, Booksellers, Stationers & Librarians, 262 & 264 Collins Street, Melbourne.	advising of books forwarded by rail as per enclosed invoice.		14047	Books	14047
A5293	24	12	1909	Documents	Letters In	Melville & Mullen, Booksellers, Stationers & Librarians, 262 & 264 Collins Street, Melbourne.	acknowledging BMI favours of 16th and 22nd, and advising books sent by rail as per enclosed invoice.		14047	Books	14047
A5294	06	12	1909	Documents	Letters In	J. F. Pearson, "Trevallyn" 130 Gipps Street, East Melbourne.	requesting issue from 1904 collection of 'Cassiers' magazine containing article on the "Binary Engine" giving tabulated data of tests carried out in Berlin Technical College.		14047	Library	14047
A5295	25	11	1909	Documents	Letters In	A. Caldwell, 64 Rose Street, Essendon, Melbourne.	enquiry re availability of Hall Picture show and querying costs etc.		14047	Hall booking	14047
A5296	26	11	1909	Documents	Memorandum	Melville & Mullen, Booksellers, Stationers & Librarians, 262 & 264 Collins Styreet, Melbourne	advising forwarding of books sent by rail as per enclosed invoice.		14047	Books	14047
A5297	16	11	1909	Documents	Invoices	Melville & Mullen, Booksellers, Stationers & Librarians, 262 & 264 Collins Street, Melbourne.	invoice for 5/- for parcels consigned by rail.		14047	Accounts	14047
A5298	18	11	1909	Documents	Invoices	Melville & Mullen, Booksellers, Stationers & Librarians, 262 & 264 Collins Street, Melbourne.	detailed Invoice for 1 pound 4/1d. for books supplied		14047	Accounts	14047
A5299	23	11	1909	Documents	Letters In	Melville & Mullen Booksellers, Stationers & Librarians, 262 & 264 Collins Street, Melbourne.	advising of replacement of books damaged by water with request that as books were forwarded from them perfectly dry a claim be made at Ballarat end and notify as to result.		14047	Books	14047
A5300	22	11	1909	Documents	Letters In	Melville & Mullen Propty. Ltd., Booksellers, Stationers & Librarians, 262 & 264 Collins Street, Melbourne.	letter itemising books that are not procurable, advising of books that are due to arrive in three weeks and new novels that are not yet in hand.		14047	Books	14047
A5301		08	1909	Documents	Letters In	W.H. Batten, Sec. The Ballaarat Mechanics' Institute to J.A. Graham, Esq.	subscription reminder due 1st August - cheque enclosed for one pound from J.A. Graham.		14047	Membership	14047
A5302	20	10	1909	Documents	Letters In	A. Hunt, Department of External Affairs, Commonwealth of Australia.	advising of receipt of BMI letter dated the 19th which conveys a Resolution of the Committee with regard to his lecture on Papua and his gratitude for their approval.		14047	Lecture booking	14047
A5303	04	11	1909	Documents	Letters In	Melville & Mullen Propty. Ltd., Booksellers, Stationers & Librarians, 262 & 264 Collins Street, Melbourne.	letter advising of order dated the 2nd will be forwarded by rail as per enclosed invoice, books not in stock will be forwarded when available.		14047	Books	14047
A5304	02	11	1909	Documents	Letters In	Rev. W.L. Toshach, The Manse, Fitzroy Street, East Geelong.	letter advising acceptance of booking for Hall for Sunday the 14th and asks for Monday the 15th also to give his illustrated lecture; Postal Note for 10 shillings enclosed for deposit.		14047	Hall booking	14047
A5305	01	11	1909	Documents	Letters In	G. Callender, "The Hellers", Box 548, Melbourne.	letter says since last I saw you I have found out that a Picture Show is to open in the Coloseum and charge threepence; with such competition it does not pay us to run at present, later on I may be in a position to do business with you. We will see how the others get along.		14047	Hall booking	14047
A5306	07	04	1910	Documents	Letters In	Melville & Mullen Propty. Ltd., Booksellers, Stationers & Librarians, 262 & 264 Collins Street, Melbourne.	letter advising books ordered on the 5th are been forwarded, books not supplied will be sent when available and as requested we will not send any more novels by Gallon and Florence Warden.		14047	Books	14047
A5307	13	04	1906	Documents	Letters In	Adam G. Melville, Managing Director, Melville & Mullen Propty. Ltd., Booksellers, Stationers & Librarians, 262 & 264 Collins Street, Melbourne.	letter advising order received on the 12th is been forwarded by rail with the exception of "It Can Never Happen Again" and "The Caraveners", when new supplies arrive these will be forwarded to you and we note that you do not require any more novels by Meade.		14047	Books	14047
A5308	15	04	1910	Documents	Telegram	Naylor, Maryborough.	have you booked me the Hall April 30th to May 13th inclusive, reply paid.		14047	Hall booking	14047
A5309	28	03	1910	Documents	Letters In	Isabella Goldstein, Women's Political Association of Victoria, Melbourne.	letter asking if six or more collectors can be arranged for Miss Vida Goldstein's meeting on Wednesday evening next, says Miss Goldstein will be arriving too late from Warracknabeal to arrange the collectors; also says if you have a Gallery in your Hall can the body of the Hall be filled before the Gallery.		14047	Hall booking	14047
A5310	23	03	1910	Documents	Letters In	Melville & Mullen Propty. Ltd., Booksellers, Stationers & Librarians, 262 & 264 Collins Street, Melbourne.	letter advising that BMI order received on the 21st will be forwarded with the exception of books that are not available which will be sent when received. also note you do not desire us to procure a copy of the Work of Redgrave.		14047	Books	14047
A5311	23	03	1910	Documents	Letters In	W. Coulthard, Secretary, Ballarat Progress Society, 411 Sturt Street, Ballarat.	letter advising that a wire from Miss Goldstein is expected within the hour stating that she will take your Hall for Wednesday March 30th for a political address.		14047	Hall booking	14047
A5312	24	03	1910	Documents	Letters In	W. Coulthard, Ballarat Progress Association, 411 Sturt Street, Ballarat.	letter advising that the writer called into BMI office last night and engaged the Hall for Miss Goldstein for Wednesday March 30th, she will settle with you herself and could you kindly write me a note confirming the Hall has been booked so i can forward this on to her.		14047	Hall booking	14047
A5313	23	03	1910	Documents	Telegram	Isabella Goldstein, Stock Exchange, Melbourne to Coulthard, Progress Ass'n, Ballarat.	engage Mechanics Hall 30th writing.		14047	Hall booking	14047
A5314	21	03	1910	Documents	Letters In	Grd. A. West, Ballarat	Resignation from BMI Committee due to business commitments.		14047	Committees	14047
A5315	15	03	1910	Documents	Letters In	Melville & Mullen Propty. Ltd., Booksellers, Stationers and Librarians, 262 & 264 Collins Street, Melbourne	Forwarding books by rail as per order of 14th inst., invoice enclosed. Can order Redgrave's "Outines of Historic Ornament" from London if requested. Credit will be given for travel books returned. Perfect copy of Knight's "The Awakening of Turkey" sent to replace incomplete copy.		14047	Books	14047
A5316	11	03	1910	Documents	Letters In	Melville & Mullen Propty. Ltd., Booksellers, Stationers & Librarians, 262 & 264 Collins Street, Melbourne	Forwarding books by rail as per order of 10th inst., invoice enclosed. More details required of book "A Year of the Republic". Aristotle's "Organon" can be ordered from London if requested. Other titles ordered will be supplied when available.		14047	Books	14047
A5317	15	03	1910	Documents	Letters In	George G. Hamilton, Elizabeth Street, Moonee Ponds	Letter enclosing 1 pound money order for subscription owing at time of departure from Ballarat. Also expresses how much he misses the advantages connected with the Mechanics' Institute.		14047	Membership	14047
A5318	09	03	1910	Documents	Letters In	Cuthbert, Morrow & Must, Barristers & Solicitors, Ballarat	Letter enclosing Mr James Dean's cheque for 38 pounds being amount of interest due on 1st inst. Please acknowledge receipt.		14047	Accounts	14047
A5319	07	03	1910	Documents	Letters In	E. Cook, The Ballaarat Mechanics' Institute to W.H. Batten, Secretary	Signed note on "The Ballaarat Mechanics' Institute" formal headed paper to certify that he will hire the Mechanics' Hall for Comedy Entertainment Friday 11/3/1910. Terms 25 shillings per night and to pay own gas and fireman's expenses.		14047	Hall booking	14047
A5320	16	02	1910	Documents	Letters In	G.H. Abrams, "The Nest", Point Lonsdale	Letter to Mr Batten with apologies unable to attend meeting. Will sign cheques on return to Ballarat.		14047	Committees	14047
A5321	10	02	1910	Documents	Letters In	Melville & Mullen Propty. Ltd., Bookselllers, Stationers & Librarians, 262 & 264 Collins Street, Melbourne	Forwarding books by rail as per order of 9th inst., invoice enclosed. Also explanation that books sent by the Orient Boats arrive in Melbourne Wednesday evening and the P & O Steamers arrive about Tuesday.		14047	Books	14047
A5322	06	01	1910	Documents	Letters In	Virtue & Co., 7 City Garden Row, City Road, London	Notification of publication of the last volume of 'Encyclopaedia of Practical Engineering and Allied Trades', edited by Joseph Horner. 10 volumes, 7shillings 6 pence each; 3 pounds, 15 shillings the complete Work, or 5 volumes, half morocco, 4 pounds, 7shillings 6 pence.		14047	Book costs	14047
A5323	01	06	1910	Documents	Letters In	Melville & Mullen Propty. Ltd., Booksellers, Stationers & Librarians, 262 & 264 Collins Street, Melbourne	Forwarding books by rail as per order of 31st ult., invoice enclosed.		14047	Books	14047
A5324	28	04	1910	Documents	Letters In	Rev. W. L. Toshach, East Geelong	Indication will pay two pounds by the 10 May and one pound on 3 May.		14047	Hall booking	14047
A5325	10	06	1910	Documents	Letters In	Melville & Mullen Propty. Ltd., Booksellers, Stationers & Librarians, 262 & 2624 Collins Street, Melbourne	Forwarding books by rail as per order of 8th inst., invoice enclosed. Secondhand copy of Lieut. Shackleton's book not available, new copy, price 36 shillings for two volumes.		14047	Books	14047
A5326	09	06	1910	Documents	Envelopes	Dead Letter Office, Melbourne	Envelope addressed to Mr. W.H. Batten, Mechanics' Institute, Ballarat, returning undelivered letter.		14047	Library	14047
A5327	22	04	1910	Documents	Letters Out	Mr. Chas Naylor, Maryborough	Correspondence regarding availability of the Hall.		14047	Hall booking	14047
A5328	28	05	1910	Documents	Letters In	W. Fred Pleydell, 34 Stanhope Grove, Camberwell	Congratulatory letter from friend to Mr. Batten that his dedication and work for the Mechanics' Institute is recognised by the Argus under the heading "A Secretary's record".		14047	Committees	14047
A5329	24	05	1910	Documents	Letters In	Jack Godfrey, 14 Eastern Arcade, Melbourne	Enquiry whether Hall available 6 May for Vaudeville Night.		14047	Hall booking	14047
A5330	11	05	1910	Documents	Letters In	Melville & Mullen Propty. Ltd., Booksellers, Stationers & Librarians, 262 & 264 Collins Street, Melborune	Forwarding books by rail as per order of 10th inst., invoice enclosed. Plus details of other titles not yet available.		14047	Books	14047
A5331	11	04	1910	Documents	Letters In	T. A. Gibson, Howard Smith Company Limited, Steamship Owners and Coal Contractors Australia, Ballarat	Notification that coal can now be supplied at pre strike rates.		14047	Fixtures & Fittings	14047
A5332	02	03	1910	Documents	Letters In	Miss J. Swan, 308 Drummond St. S., Ballarat	Writing as Librarian, Reading Room, Above Simpson's Book Arcade, Sturt St. Includes a copy of a Boston daily newspaper. If suitable, a few copies may be sent to the BMI each month.		14047	Library	14047
A5333	13	04	1910	Documents	Letters In	Chas L. Naylor, Musical and Comedy Company,. Maryborough	Enquiry about availability of Hall for one calendar month for Musical Comedy Company		14047	Hall booking	14047
A5334	13	04	1910	Documents	Pamphlets (Brochures)	Chas. L. Naylor, Musical Comedy & Gaiety Company	Printed programme of evening's entertainment.		14047	Hall booking	14047
A5335	16	04	1910	Documents	Letters In	Chas. L. Naylor, C/o Post Office, Maryborough	Trying to finalise dates for Hall. As winter is approaching, he wants to start the permanent season in Ballarat soon. Because the financial position has improved, he is confident of being able to secure very good artists.		14047	Hall booking	14047
A5336	-	04	1910	Documents	Letters In	George Robertson & Co. Pty Ltd., Booksellers, Publishers & Manufacturing Stationers, 107-113 Elizabeth Street, Melbourne	Encloses a list of available books. They also issue a fortnightly fiction list and receive regular shipments from England and America.		14047	Books	14047
A5337	22	04	1910	Documents	Letters In	R. Adamson, Ward, Lock & Co. Ltd, Windsor House, McKillop St, Melbourne	Offer to send a free presentation copy of "David Syme" for the library.		14047	Library	14047
A5338	15	04	1910	Documents	Letters In	Jas C. Dillon, Secretary, Commonwealth Liberal Party, (Ballarat Branch), 5 Peel Street, Ballarat	The Ballarat Branch of the Commonwealth Liberal party requesting a full account in order to fix accounts before the next meeting.		14047	Accounts	14047
A5339	28	04	1910	Documents	Letters In	R. Adamson, Ward Lock & Co. Ltd, Windsor House, McKillop Street, Melbourne	Enclose copy of "David Syme - the Father of Protection in Australia" by Ambrose Pratt.		14047	Books	14047
A5340	11	09	1909	Documents	Letters In	E. L. Holmes, The Aerial League of Australia (Victorian Section), Equitable Building, Melbourne	Notification of a new League to promote knowledge of aerial engineering. Ballarat representatives are S. Gates & Co., 3 Albert Street.		14047	Subscriptions	14047
A5341	10	11	1906	Documents	Letters In	Bell, Lambert & Co, Lydiard Street, Ballarat	Auditors, Sam Walker and R. Lambert, who attest the books and vouchers for half year ended 30 October 1906 to be correct and in order		14047	Accounts	14047
A5342	28	04	1910	Documents	Letters In	Melville & Mullen, 262 & 264 Collins Street, Melbourne	Books as requested being forwarded by rail. Those unavailable will be sent when possible		14047	Books	14047
A5343	28	04	1910	Documents	Invoices	Melville & Mullen	Invoice listing books sent by rail		14047	Books	14047
A5344	30	04	1910	Documents	Letters In	Arthur E. Butler, 28 Talbot St S., Ballarat	Notice of resignation as subscriber.		14047	Membership	14047
A5345	06	05	1910	Documents	Letters In	Emily Holland, Holland House, Tennyson Street, Sandringham	Encloses postal note for 7/6		14047	Accounts	14047
A5346	10	05	1910	Documents	Letters In	T. R. Cairns, John Walker, St Andrew's Kirk	Letter concerning the Memorial Service for His Late Majesty King Edward VII. Two or three members of Committee are invited to the morning service.		14047	Committees	14047
A5347	17	03	1910	Documents	Letters In	Melville & Mullen, 262 & 264 Collins Street, Melbourne	Redgrave's "Outlines of Historical Ornament" is out of print, but could provide, "Historic Ornament" by J. Ward.		14047	Books	14047
A5348	-	05	1910	Documents	Notes	A. Bedggood, Cambrian Hill Post Office	Please forward this week.		14047	Books	14047
A5349	24	05	1910	Documents	Letters In	Arch Campbell, Shire of Bungaree, Shire Office, Leigh Creek.	Request for information about the BMI, including subscription fees.		14047	Constitution (Rules)	14047
A5350	18	01	1897	Documents	Leases	George Smith, Tenant, BMI	Formal lease of George Smith as Tenant to run a business as Hairdresser and Tobaconist, for a period of 3 years		14047	Office Rentals	14047
A5351	15	04	1908	Documents	Agreements	George Smith & Hugh McKay, Tenant, BMI	Hand written transcription of Agreement of lease between George Smith and Hugh McKay to run a Hairdresser and Tobacconist business. The agreement is on a weekly basis.		14047	Office Rentals	14047
A5352	17	04	1917	Documents	Letters In	A. C. Tinsdale, Austral Photoplay Co., 348 Swanston St	Proposal to rent the Hall for Pictures - 2 performances daily		14047	Britannia	14047
A5353	24	04	1874	Documents	Letters In	The Sydney Insurance Co. Ltd., Melbourne	forwarding amended catalogue for pictures sent		14047	Britannia	14047
A5354	04	05	1874	Documents	Inventories	J. M. Langdon, Melbourne	List of Oil Paintings		14047	Exhibitions & Displays	14047
A5355				Documents	Inventories	Hon. G. P. Smith	List of paintings and prices.		14047	Exhibitions & Displays	14047
A5356				Documents	Inventories	L. M.Claxton	advising that olegraphs have been carefully scrutinized and as per list attached could only get about 60% which would not be enough especially as pictures would look nothing extra for the money		14047	Exhibitions & Displays	14047
A5357				Documents	Invoices	W.Marshall	Invoice totaling 116 pounds?		14047		14047
A5358	13	09	1919	Documents	Agreements	Cuthbert Morrow & Must, Ballarat	Tenancy Agreement between J. Clemens, C. Gemmola and F. S. Jelbart for Hall for moving pictures		14047	Britannia lease	14047
A5359				Documents	Regulations	Ballaarat Mechanics Institute	Articles of Association of Ballaarat Mechanics Institute with suggested amendments		14047	Constitution (Rules)	14047
A5360		04	1917	Documents	Letters In	A.C. Tinsdale, 348 Swanston Street, Melbourne	Hall bookings with details of pictures to be shown		14047	Hall booking	14047
A5361	15	05	1917	Documents	Agreements	A.C. Tinsdale, Box 795 GPO Melbourne	advising that Agreement signed and deposit paid by Mr. Kelsall and notifying that Mr. E. B. Cremer will superintend installation of plant. Copy of Agreement with suggested amendments		14047	Hall booking	14047
A5362	16	05	1917	Documents	Letters In	Mr. A. C. Tinsdale	authorising Mr. Brandon Cremer to act on his behalf		14047	Hall booking	14047
A5363	19	08	1935	Documents	Agreements	Cuthbert Morrow Must & Shaw,Solicitors, Ballarat	Tenancy Agreement for Library Hall between Ballarat Mechanics Institute Inc. and Mr. G. D. Trekardo		14047	Hall booking	14047
A5364				Documents	Letters In	J. C. Walker, Secretary Britannia Pictures	requesting that name of John Clemens be removed from Agreement dated 13 September 1919 and the names of John Ellis Jelbart and George Jelbart be sustituted as Lessees together with suggested resolution for inclusion in Minute book		14047	Britannia lease	14047
A5365	23	03	1920	Documents	Letters In	J. Clemens, F. S. Jelbart and C. Gemmola, Ballarat	advising that Mr. John Clemens has sold all interests covered by Agreement dated 13th September 1919 and 'interest in 100 pound deposit together with any other assets to Mr. John Ellis Jelbart and request that Mr. Clemens name be taken out of Agreement and that he will not be responsible for any liabilities incurred under such Agreement.		14047	Britannia lease	14047
A5366	15	06	1920	Documents	Letters In	Messrs F. S. Jelbart and C. Gemmola, Ballarat	requesting that names of John Ellis Jelbart and George Jelbart be included in Agreement for leasing of Hall dated 13th September 1919		14047	Britannia lease	14047
A5367	15	06	1920	Documents	Letters In	C. Gemmola, F.S. Jelbart, George E. Jelbart and John E. Jelbart, Ballarat	requesting extension of Lease of Hall dated 13th September 1919 for period of 3 more years with subletting to be left in their hands.		14047	Britannia lease	14047
A5368	26	08	1916	Documents	Letters In	J. H. Speed, Secretary Peoples Liberal Party,	advising that Party is allowing 39th Battalion use of one room for meetings at a nominal rental.		14047	Room booking	14047
A5369	19	10	1916	Documents	Letters Out	H. C. Batten	giving notice to Peoples Liberal Party for permission to allow 39th Battalion Club use of rooms currently leased under Tenancy Agreement.		14047	Room booking	14047
A5370	22	02	1928	Documents	Letters Out	Miss E. McKinnon, Confectioner, Sturt Street, Ballarat.	copy letter advising increase rental by 2/6d. per week bringing rental to 1 pound 11/6d per week plus rates and taxes.		14047	Office Rentals	14047
A5371	22	02	1928	Documents	Letters Out	C. M. Clotz, Tobacconist, Sturt Street, Ballarat.	copy letter advising increase weekly rental by 5/8d. per week bringing rent to 2 pounds 2/6d. plus rates and taxes		14047	Office Rentals	14047
A5372	29	02	1928	Documents	Agreements	C. M. Clotz, Sebastopol Street, Ballarat.	Memorandum of Agreement between The Ballarat Mechanics Institute and C. M. Clotz for ground floor shop and 2 rooms Sturt Street, at rental of 2 pounds 2/6d. payable weekly plus water, Municipal and Sewerage rates.		14047	Agreements	14047
A5373	20	04	1914	Documents	Agreements	Cuthbert Morrow & Must, Ballarat	Lease Agrement between The Ballarat Mechanics Institute and W. E. Bryer of Moor Street Fitzroy for use of Hall at rental of 6 pounds 10/- per week payable monthly		14047	Hall booking	14047
A5374	18	11	1921	Documents	Agreements	Chief Secretary, State of Victoria	giving authorization to The Ballarat Mechanics Hall to be used for entertainment purposes.		14047	Theatre Licence	14047
A5375	1-0	4	1906	Documents	Agreements	Memorandum of Agreement for lease of shop - Antonio Russo	lease for 3 years at 25/- weekly		14047	Office Rentals	14047
A5376	8	9	1911	Documents	Agreements	Agreement for lease of Mechanics Institute Hall - Edward Branscombe, 235 Flinders Lane, Melbourne	lease of hall as a Music Hall at weekly rent of six pounds 14/6		14047	Hall booking	14047
A5377	29	2	1928	Documents	Agreements	Agreement for lease of Mechanics Institute Hall - Emma Mackinnon, 507 South St, Ballarat	lease of shop at weekly rent of one pounds 11/6		14047	Office Rentals	14047
A5378	17	3	1914	Documents	Letters In	E.Bryer, Carlyons Hall, Bourke and Spencer Sts	re bookings for hall		14047	Hall booking	14047
A5379	26	9	1921	Documents	Agreements	Agreement for lease of two rooms- William Bolton, Webster St, Ballarat - Senator	Lease of two rooms, with condition that there be no sub-leasing or use except by the Ballarat Branch of the National Federation		14047	Office Rentals	14047
A5380	14	8	1916	Documents	Newspaper Items	Two cuttings from the Star and a note dated 21/8/1916	Cutting advising that the 39th Battalion Committee had agreed to take over the room occupied by the Peoples' Liberal Party, also another cutting advising the location of the Battalion's next meeting, also handwritten note that the Women's Branch of the Liberal Party had sublet the rooms leased to them without permission of the Committee		14047	Room booking	14047
A5381	16	10	1933	Documents	Agreements	Memorandum of Agreement for lease of shop and two rooms to Jack Dunston Rooney	lease for shop and two rooms		14047	Office Rentals	14047
A5382	28	11	1870	Documents	Letters In	George Glendinning, Ballaarat	Testimonial letter to support application of John Nowles to Library Assistant.		14047	Staff	14047
A5383	26	10	1933	Documents	Leases	Indenture for lease of Hall and rear portion of shop The Ballarat Modern Dairy Proprietary Limited	lease of Hall and rear portion of shop		14047	Office Rentals	14047
A5384	20	3	1914	Documents	Letters In	E.Bryer, Solway Theatre, Fitzroy	re bookings for hall and appointment of Mrs H. C. Batten as his agent		14047	Hall booking	14047
A5385	18	3	1914	Documents	Letters Out	To E.Bryer, Solway Theatre, Melbourne	re lease of hall for six months at six pounds 10/- per week. Prior bookings will be honoured and rentb paid to Wm. E. Bryer. Copy		14047	Hall booking	14047
A5386	19	3	1914	Documents	Letters Out	From Wm E.Bryer, Solway Theatre, Melbourne	Deposit on lease of hall . Copy receipt		14047	Receipt	14047
A5387	1	9	1912	Documents	Pamphlets (Brochures)	Korumburra Mechanics Institute	Hall Tariff		14047	Advertisement	14047
A5388	1	9	1912	Documents	Pamphlets (Brochures)	Shire of Dandenong	Hall Tariff		14047	Advertisement	14047
A5389	1	9	1912	Documents	Pamphlets (Brochures)	Borough of Hamilton	Hall Tariff		14047	Advertisement	14047
A5390	15	03	1916	Documents	Letters In	J. H. Speed , Hon. Sec., Committee of the Women's Branch of the People's Liberal Party	requesting a reduction in rent		14047	Room booking	14047
A5391	26	3	1917	Documents	Agreements	Memorandum of Agreement for lease of classroom to Robert Scott , surgeon,of Sturt St, Ballarat and Arthur H. Nevitt, Solicitor	lease of class room		14047	Room booking	14047
A5392	18	3	1914	Documents	Letters In	William E.Bryer, Solway Theatre, Fitzroy	agreeing to rent hall to run a Vaudeville show on the Lines of Smart Set and Dandies		14047	Hall booking	14047
A5393	30	6	1930	Documents	Records	Income Tax Return	Income Tax Return of Mechanics Institute 30 June 1930		14047	Accounts	14047
A5394	30	6	1930	Documents	Records	Income Tax Return	Income Tax Return of Mechanics Institute 30 June 1932		14047	Accounts	14047
A5395	14	8	1952	Documents	Letters In	Robert Joshua, Parliament of the Commonwealth, House of Representatives, Canberra	Letter to Mr. Dawe advising that Collector of Customs has replied to query about need for import licence for importation of books, and that new licence will be required each quarter		14047	Books	14047
A5396	8	08	1952	Documents	Letters In	J. Darcy, Dept Trade and Customs (a)	Collector of Customs replying to query about need for import licence for importation of books, and advising that new licence will be required each quarter		14047	Books	14047
A5397	8	8	1952	Documents	Licence	Commonwealth of Australia	Blank copy of Application to Import goods in original, triplicate and sextuplicate		14047	Books	14047
A5398				Documents	Records	List of Names of Pioneers of Ballarat Photo	Pioneers of Ballarat Photo. List of Names Row 1 to Row 11 - refer Image 1.		14047	Fixtures & Fittings	14047
A5399				Documents	Notes	undated record of conversation with Douglas - possibly from Blackboard	In June or July last year, Douglas asked about projected alterations to Mechanics Institute and was told that the writer had no information regarding same, but would let him know. In August Mr Murphy, British Theatre architect, visited the theatre to draw up plans for the alterations. Mr Douglas was subsequently told of this.		14047	Buildings	14047
A5400	-	05	1943	Documents	Records	Ballarat Mechanics' Institute Payment and Receipt Records	Balance sheet recording Payments May 1943: 161 pounds, 19 shillings, 4 pence. Balance sheet recording Receipts June 1943 on reverse side: 186 pounds, 5 shillings, 9 pence.		14047	Accounts	14047
A5401	-	06	1943	Documents	Records	Ballarat Mechanics' Institute Payment and Receipts Records	Balance sheet recording Payments June 1943: 168 pounds, 0 shillings, 2 pence. Balance sheet recording Receipts July 1943 on reverse side: 165 pounds, 6 shillings, 3 pence.		14047	Accounts	14047
A5402	-	07	1943	Documents	Records	Ballarat Mechanics' Institute Payments and Receipts Records	Balance sheet recording Payments July 1943: 162 pounds, 7 shillings, 10 pence. Balance sheet recording Receipts August 1943 on reverse side: 175 pounds, 12 shillings, 6 pence.		14047	Accounts	14047
A5403	-	08	1943	Documents	Records	Ballarat Mechanics' Institute Payments & Receipts Records	Balance sheet recording Payments August 1943: 306 pounds, 2 shillings, 9 pence. Balance sheet recording Receipts September 1943 on reverse side: 166 pounds, 10 shillings, 8 pence.		14047	Accounts	14047
A5404	-	09	1943	Documents	Records	Ballarat Mechanics' Institute Payments & Receipts Records	Balance sheet recording Payments September 1943: 199 pounds, 7 shillings, 11 penc.e Balance sheet recording Receipts October 1943 on reverse side: 196 pounds, 11 shillings, 1 pence.		14047	Accounts	14047
A5405	-	10	1943	Documents	Records	Ballarat Mechanics' Institute Payments & Receipts Records	Balance sheet recording Payments October 1943: 140 pounds, 3 shillings, 8 pence. Balance sheet recording Receipts November 1943 on reverse side: 202 pounds, 10 shillings, 2 pence.		14047	Accounts	14047
A5406	-	11	1943	Documents	Records	Ballarat Mechanics' Institute Payments & Receipts Records	Balance sheet recording Payments November 1943: 186 pounds, 3 shillings, 1 pence. Balance sheet recording Receipts December 1943 on reverse side: 160 pounds, 8 shillings, 4 pence.		14047	Accounts	14047
A5407	-	12	1943	Documents	Records	Ballarat Mechanics' Institute Payments & Receipts Records	Balance sheet recording Payments December 1943: 106 pounds, 13 shillings, 8 pence. Balance sheet recording Receipts January 1944 on reverse side: 151 pounds, 4 shillings, 8 pence.		14047	Accounts	14047
A5408	-	01	1944	Documents	Records	Ballarat Mechanics' Institute Payments & Receipts Records	Balance sheet recording Payments January 1944: 147 pounds, 14 shillings, 9 pence. Balance sheet recording Receipts February 1944 on reverse side: 209 pounds, 6 shillings, 9 pence.		14047	Accounts	14047
A5409	-	02	1944	Documents	Records	Ballarat Mechanics' Institute Payments & Receipts Records	Balance sheet recording Payments February 1944: 255 pounds, 8 shillings, 8 pence. Balance sheet recording Receipts March 1944 on reverse side: 167 pounds, 6 shillings, 9 pence.		14047	Accounts	14047
A5410	-	03	1944	Documents	Records	Ballarat Mechanics' Institute Payments & Receipt Records	Balance sheet recording Payments March 1944: 147 pounds, 1 shilling, 6 pence. Balance sheet recording Receipts April 1944 on reverse side: 236 pounds, 5 shillings, 6 pence.		14047	Accounts	14047
A5411	-	04	1944	Documents	Records	Ballarat Mechanics' Institute Payments & Receipts Records	Balance sheet recording Payments April 1944: 208 pounds, 18 shillings, 7 pence. Balance sheet recording Receipts May 1944 on reverse side: 241 pounds, 14 shillings, 10 pence.		14047	Accounts	14047
A5412	-	05	1944	Documents	Records	Ballarat Mechanics' Institute Payments & Receipts Records	Balance sheet recording Payments May 1944: 232 pounds, 17 shillings, 11 pence. Balance sheet recording Receipts June 1944 on reverse: 276 pounds, 15 shillings, 1 pence.		14047	Accounts	14047
A5413	-	06	1944	Documents	Records	Ballarat Mechanics' Institute Payments & Receipts Records	Balance sheet recording Payments June 1944: 242 pounds, 4 shillings, 7 pence. Balance sheet recording Receipts July 1944 on reverse side: 152 pounds, 9 shillings, 8 pence.		14047	Accounts	14047
A5414	-	07	1944	Documents	Records	Ballarat Mechanics' Institute Payments & Receipts Records	Balance sheet recording Payments July 1944: 210 pounds, 5 shillings, 6 pence. Balance sheet recording Receipts August 1944 on reverse side: 220 pounds, 15 shillings, 10 pence.		14047	Accounts	14047
A5415	-	08	1944	Documents	Records	Ballarat Mechanics' Institute Payments & Receipts Records	Balance sheet recording Payments August 1944: 204 pounds, 7 shillings, 9 pence. Balance sheet recording Receipts September 1944 on reverse side: 181 pounds, 2 shillings, 3 pence.		14047	Accounts	14047
A5416	-	09	1944	Documents	Records	Ballarat Mechanics' Institute Payments & Receipts Records	Balance sheet recording Payments September 1944: 342 pounds, 14 shillings, 2 pence. Balance sheet recording Receipts October 1944 on reverse side: 181 pounds, 18 shillings 3 pence.		14047	Accounts	14047
A5417	-	10	1944	Documents	Records	Ballarat Mechanics' Institute Payments & Receipts Records	Balance sheet recording Payments October 1944: 210 pounds, 13 shillings, 6 pence. Balance sheet recording Receipts November 1944 on reverse side: 202 pounds, 14 shillings, 10 pence.		14047	Accounts	14047
A5418	-	11	1944	Documents	Records	Ballarat Mechanics' Institute Payments & Receipts Records	Balance sheet recording Payments November 1944: 164 pounds, 12 shillings, 3 pence. Balance sheet recording Receipts December 1944 on reverse side: 162 pounds, 15 shillings, 9 pence.		14047	Accounts	14047
A5419	-	12	1944	Documents	Records	Ballarat Mechanics' Institute Payments & Receipts Records	Balance sheet recording Payments December 1944: 116 pounds, 18 shillings, 11 pence. Balance sheet recording Receipts January 1945 on reverse side: 150 pounds, 3 shillings, 1 pence.		14047	Accounts	14047
A5420	-	01	1945	Documents	Records	Ballarat Mechanics' Institute Payments & Receipts Records	Balance sheet recording Payments January 1945: 112 pounds, 7 shillings, 10 pence. Balance sheet recording Receipts February 1945 on reverse side: 194 pounds, 6 shillings, 2 pence.		14047	Accounts	14047
A5421	-	02	1945	Documents	Records	Ballarat Mechanics' Institute Payments & Receipts Records	Balance Sheet recording Payments February 1945: 282 pounds, 14 shillings, 9 pence. Balance Sheet recording Receipts March 1945 on reverse side: 201 pounds, 19 shillings.		14047	Accounts	14047
A5422	-	03	1945	Documents	Records	Ballarat Mechanics' Institute Payments & Receipts Records	Balance sheet recording Payments March 1945: 161 pounds, 7 shillings, 8 pence. Balance sheet recording Receipts April 1945 on reverse side: 244 pounds and 3 pence.		14047	Accounts	14047
A5423	26	09	1949	Documents	Letters In	Ellinor Archer, President, Australian Institute of Librarians	Letter referring to proposed Constitutional Amendment, 1949 and a special and general meeting of members at the Public Library of Victoria.		14047	Constitution (Rules)	14047
A5424	26	09	1949	Documents	Library Records	Australian Institute of Librarians	Copy of the Constitution of the above body, with the 2 changes stated at the beginning. Sixteen pages of type.		14047	Constitution (Rules)	14047
A5425	04	07	1951	Documents	Reports	John Metcalfe, Hon. Gen. Sec., Library Association of Australia	Report prepared for the Annual Meeting for July 4th, 1951. Six pages in length.		14047	Accounts	14047
A5426	-	-	----	Documents	Library Records	Un-named	Draft copy of a speech or article arguing the value of libraries in general, and the BMI library in particular, in mental development. Four pages.		14047	Reports	14047
A5427	-	-	----	Documents	Leases	Mechanics Institute	Unfilled and undated pro forma lease form on behalf of the BMI.		14047	Records	14047
A5428	16	12	1953	Documents	Letters In	Robert Joshua, M.H.R., 26 Lydiard Street South, Ballarat	Encloses two letters acknowledging representations made on behalf of the BMI.		14047	Accounts	14047
A5429	14	12	1953	Documents	Reports	J. A. Neale, Deputy Commissioner of Taxation, Taxation Office, 436 Lonsdale Street, Melbourne	Refers to letter concerning Payroll Tax paid by the BMI. Have forwarded it to Mr D. L. Canavan, Central Office.		14047	Accounts	14047
A5430	14	12	1953	Documents	Reports	H. L. Anthony, Postmaster-General, G.P.O. Sydney.	Refers to letter written on behalf of BMI concerning the importation of library books from London. Will look into the matter.		14047	Books	14047
A5431	25	11	1953	Documents	Letters In	F. Perkin, Chief Parcels Office, G.P.O., 300 King St, Melbourne	Notifying of the need to authorise an agent to act for you.		14047	Books	14047
A5432	18	09	1935	Documents	Reports	Mr Kerr	Cover sheet and script for radio talk on recent additions of books.		14047	Books	14047
A5433	-	-	1949	Documents	Notes	Ballarat Mechanics Institute Inc.	Apparently a rough list of recent family subscriptions - Gribble, Richards, Stewart, Anthony, Coburn, Cuthbertson, North		14047	Records	14047
A5434	23	05	1949	Documents	Memorandum	Memo for Mr Batten	Rough preliminary draft of a Resolution to be presented at an extraordinary general meeting that the Committee be authorised to purchase shop properties of 123, 125 and 127 Sturt Street, Ballarat. Margin note against this procedure.		14047	Meetings	14047
A5435	24	04	1949	Documents	Letters In	James H. Samuel, 15 Victoria Arcade, Melbourne	Enquiry about Hall availability.		14047	Hall booking	14047
A5436	14	02	1942	Documents	Letters Out	Officer in Charge, Importing Licence Board, Customs House, Melbourne	Reqesting necessary authority to collect imported books valued at more than five pounds.		14047	Books	14047
A5437	-	-	1971	Documents	Reports		Printed copy of The Land Tax Act 1958, including exemptions and Objections against land Tax Assessments.		14047	Accounts	14047
A5438	28	11	1956	Documents	Letters In	From R. G. Dobson, Solicitor, Ballarat to W. L. Taylor, Lydiard St, Ballarat	Referring to Mrs M. A. Butler's request to lease 121 Sturt Street for 5 years with an option of a further 5 years. She has already made many improvements and plans to continue this.		14047	Office Rentals	14047
A5439	28	11	1956	Documents	Records		Note accompanying previous document. List of rent - 4 pounds per week - and rates - twenty-nine pounds and eight pence.		14047	Office Rentals	14047
A5440	4	07		Documents	Letters In	G. Wakefield, Ballarat	regarding rent of premises		14047	Office Rentals	14047
A5441	23	5	1944	Documents	Letters Out	To: E. R. Bearup, Ballarat Gas Coy, Ballarat	Advising his success in filling a casual vacancy in the Committee		14047	Committees	14047
A5442	07	12	1945	Documents	Letters Out	To: G. S. Catlow Esq, Police Court, Moonee Ponds	Advising his position in the Committee has automatically become vacant under the rules, and asking about his intentions		14047	Committees	14047
A5443	18	12	1945	Documents	Letters Out	G. S. Catlow Esq, Police Court, Moonee Ponds	Accepting his resignation as a Committee member and expressing appreciation of his years of service		14047	Committees	14047
A5444	25	5	1943	Documents	Letters Out	G. S. Catlow Esq, Police Court, Moonee Ponds	Advising his appointment to fill a casual vacancy as a Committee member		14047	Committees	14047
A5445	19	3	1946	Documents	Letters Out	A. C. Hamilton Esq, City Hall, Ballarat	Advising his appointment to fill a vacancy as a Committee member		14047	Committees	14047
A5446	27	5	1947	Documents	Letters Out	Chas H. Gribble Esq, W. H. Gribble & Co. Pty Ltd, Ballarat	Advising his appointment to fill a vacancy as a Committee member		14047	Committees	14047
A5447	15	2	1945	Documents	Letters Out	W. B. G. Macdonald Esq., Lydiard St, Ballarat	Advising his appointment to fill a vacancy as a Committee member		14047	Committees	14047
A5448	20	3	1945	Documents	Letters Out	Dr. J. R. Pound, 601a Dana St, Ballarat	Advising his appointment to fill a vacancy as a Committee member		14047	Committees	14047
A5449	18	12	1945	Documents	Letters Out	A. H. Nevitt Esq, Solicitor, Lydiard St, Ballarat	Advising his appointment to fill a vacancy as a Committee member		14047	Committees	14047
A5450	18	08	1946	Documents	Letters Out	T. R. Odlum Esq., Water Supply Office, Ballarat	Advising his appointment to fill a vacancy as a Committee member		14047	Letters Out	14047
A5451	15	01	1940	Documents	Letters Out	G. K. Sutton, Esq., Lydiard St South	Advising his appointment to fill a vacancy as a Committee member		14047	Committees	14047
A5452	17	10	1939	Documents	Letters Out	E. C. Doepel Esq., Lydiard St, Ballarat	Advising his appointment to fill a vacancy as a Committee member		14047	Committees	14047
A5453	12	02	1940	Documents	Letters Out	C.H.G. Anderson Esq., Lydiard Street North, Ballarat	Advising his appointment to fill a vacancy as a Committee member		14047	Committees	14047
A5454	21	07	1946	Documents	Letters Out	D. B. Tunbridge Esq., Sturt St, Ballarat	Advising his appointment to fill a vacancy as a Committee member		14047	Committees	14047
A5455	17	08	1936	Documents	Letters In	J.J. McGowan , "Ulidia", 209 Mill St, Ballarat	Apologising for his absence from the Committee meeting, and resigning due to other commitments		14047	Committees	14047
A5456	16	5	1949	Documents	Letters Out	D.B. Tunbridge, C/- E.S.A. Bank , London	Replying to letter and good wishes, sending Annual Report and advising that he could buy some books on behalf of the Institute at Simpkins		14047	Committees	14047
A5457	08	05	1949	Documents	Letters In	D.B. Tunbridge, C/- E.S.A. Bank , 5 Gravechurch Street, London E.C.3	Conveying best wishes for the Annual Meeting		14047	Committees	14047
A5458	08	05	1949	Documents	Letters In	A. E. Dyer, 63 Thistle Street, West Brunswick	Expressing pleasure that the librarian has accepted an offer of a free copy of "God's Way" for the library		14047	Books	14047
A5459				Documents	Records	Draft List of Presidents	draft list of Presidents since 1928 to 1947		14047	Committees	14047
A5460	29	11	1870	Documents	Notes	Notice of Advertisement (two copies)	applicants requested for Library Assistant position. must reply in own handwriting		14047	Staff	14047
A5461	30	11	1870	Documents	Letters In	Chas Tucker, 36 Seymour St, Ballarat	Applying for Library Assistant position.		14047	Staff	14047
A5462	29	11	1870	Documents	Letters In	William Cokes, Alfredton	Applying for Library Assistant position.		14047	Staff	14047
A5463	29	11	1870	Documents	Letters In	William Gramp, Market Street	Applying for Library Assistant position.		14047	Staff	14047
A5464	29	11	1870	Documents	Letters In	Morris Cohen, D. Cohen, Fruiterer, Main Road, Ballarat	Applying for Library Assistant position.		14047	Staff	14047
A5465	01	12	1870	Documents	Letters In	John Horner, Ballarat	Applying for Library Assistant position.		14047	Staff	14047
A5466	01	12	1870	Documents	Letters In	Robert McNaughton, Bond St, Ballarat East	Applying for Library Assistant position.		14047	Staff	14047
A5467	01	12	1870	Documents	Letters In	Francis Fryer	Applying for Library Assistant position.		14047	Staff	14047
A5468	1	12	1870	Documents	Letters In	Frederick John Imray, Geelong Road, Ballarat East	Applying for Library Assistant position.		14047	Staff	14047
A5469	30	11	1870	Documents	Letters In	Charles Gregory, Humffray St South	Applying for Library Assistant position.		14047	Staff	14047
A5470	30	11	1870	Documents	Letters In	William Henry Overall, near The Essex Hotel, Burnbank Road, Ballarat West	Applying for Library Assistant position.		14047	Staff	14047
A5471	28	11	1870	Documents	Letters In	John C. Gibb, Windermere St, Ballarat	Applying for Library Assistant position.		14047	Staff	14047
A5472	01	12	1870	Documents	Letters In	Andrew Berry, Ballarat	Applying for Library Assistant position.		14047	Staff	14047
A5473	30	11	1870	Documents	Letters In	John C. Gibb, 76 1/2 Windermere St	Applying for Library Assistant position.		14047	Staff	14047
A5474	1	12	1870	Documents	Letters In	Alexander D. Comrie, Victoria St, Ballarat	Applying for Library Assistant position.		14047	Staff	14047
A5475	29	11	1870	Documents	Letters In	George Nash, 228 Sturt St, Ballarat	Applying for Library Assistant position.		14047	Staff	14047
A5476	30	11	1870	Documents	Letters In	Dan J. O'Dee, Ballarat	Applying for Library Assistant position.		14047	Staff	14047
A5477	30	11	1870	Documents	Letters In	J. H. J. Cutler, Ballarat	Applying for Library Assistant position.		14047	Staff	14047
A5478			1870	Documents	Records	List of applicants for position of Library Assistant	List of applicants for position of Library Assistant		14047	Staff	14047
A5479	30	11	1870	Documents	Letters In	John Martin, 97 Lydiard St North, Ballarat	Applying for Library Assistant position.		14047	Staff	14047
A5480	30	11	1870	Documents	Letters In	James Casserly	Applying for Library Assistant position.		14047	Staff	14047
A5481	01	12	1870	Documents	Letters In	Otto Smith	Applying for Library Assistant position.		14047	Staff	14047
A5482	30	11	1870	Documents	Letters In	Samuel Veal, 19 Ligar St, Soldiers Hill, Ballarat	Applying for Library Assistant position.		14047	Staff	14047
A5483	01	12	1870	Documents	Letters In	Ed Pope, near City of Cork Hotel, Eureka St, Specimen Hill, Ballarat	Applying for Library Assistant position.		14047	Staff	14047
A5484	28	11	1870	Documents	Letters In	Thomas Sands, Scarsdale	Applying for Library Assistant position.		14047	Staff	14047
A5485	30	11	1870	Documents	Letters In	James R. Smith, 119 Eyre St West, Ballarat	Applying for Library Assistant position.		14047	Staff	14047
A5486	30	11	1870	Documents	Letters In	John C. Vowles, Yuille St, Ballaarat	Applying for Library Assistant position.		14047	Staff	14047
A5487	29	11	1870	Documents	Letters In	G. W. Craven, Peel St North, Ballarat	Applying for Library Assistant position.		14047	Staff	14047
A5488	30	11	1870	Documents	Letters In	Charles Mather	Applying for Library Assistant position.		14047	Staff	14047
A5489	30	11	1870	Documents	Letters In	J. Northey	Applying for Library Assistant position.		14047	Staff	14047
A5490	30	11	1870	Documents	Letters In	James Shorter, 54 Ascot Street, Ballarat	Applying for Library Assistant position.		14047	Staff	14047
A5491	11	09	1953	Documents	Letters In	Deputy Commissioner of Taxation, London Stores Building, 152 Elizabeth Street, Melbourne. C.1.	notification of Payroll Tax No. PV16932 has not been paid for July and a request for payment within seven days.		14047	Accounts	14047
A5492	22	10	1953	Documents	Letters Out	The Deputy Commissioner of Taxation, 152 Elizabeth Street, Melbourne.	letter from BMI advising of Payroll Tax Form for the months of July, August and September, 1953 was forwarded with a cheque for 4 pounds 2 shillings 2 pence [receipt received] we now find that the Institute is exempt from further tax as at July 1, 1953 so we now apply for a refund and a Exemption Certificate as our total wages do not exceed 34 pounds each week.		14047	Accounts	14047
A5493	30	04	1953	Documents	Statements	The Ballarat Mechanics' Institute - Statement of Receipts and Payments for the year ended 30th April, 1953	Statement of Receipts and Payments for the Year ended 30th April 1953 with a footnote from the Auditors that the above accounts are found to be correct - Auditors F.W. Long and W.R.M. Lewis.		14047	Accounts	14047
A5494	30	04	1953	Documents	Statements	The Ballarat Mechanics' Institute, Statement of Income and Expenditure for the year ended 30th April, 1953.	Statement of Income and Expenditure for the Year ended 30th April 1953 with a footnote from the Auditors that the above is found correct - Auditors are F.W. Long and W.R.M. Lewis.		14047	Accounts	14047
A5495	30	04	1953	Documents	Balance sheet	The Ballarat Mechanics' Institute - Balance Sheet as at 30th April, 1953.	Balance Sheet as at 30th April 1953 with a notation from the Auditors F.W. Long and W.R.M. Lewis that the above is found to be correct.		14047	Accounts	14047
A5496	26	11	1964	Documents	Letters In	Chief Secretary's Office, Old Treasury Building, Melbourne. C.1.	Covering letter with a copy of a Licence under the Theatres Act, 1958 for the BMI for the year commencing 15th November, 1964.		14047	Theatre Licence	14047
A5497	10	11	1966	Documents	Letters In	Chief Secretary's Office, Government of Victoria, Spring Street, Melbourne, C.1.	letter with a enclosure of a copy of licence under the Theatres Act, 1958 for the year commencing 15th November, 1966.		14047	Theatre Licence	14047
A5498				Documents	Notices	BMI printed reminders for subscribers	to the Institute that their arrears of subscription due for payment of which repeated applications have been made and if payment has not been paid before the next meeting of the Committee steps will be taken for the recovery of same.		14047	Membership	14047
A5499	27	04	1874	Documents	Notices	Ballarat Mechanics' Institute Fine Arts Exhibition Works of Art.	Printed Notice advertising Fine Arts Exhibition opening Monday 27th April. 10,000 members tickets at one pound each - in all prizes valued at about 9000 pounds.		14047	Art Union	14047
A5500	21	08	1935	Documents	Notes	Ballarat Mechanics' Institute	Notes (6 pages) prepared for Radio Talks about "Historical Fiction". The values of reading to children and the advantages as an aid in the school curriculum.		14047	Records	14047
A5501	14	08	1935	Documents	Notes	Ballarat Mechanics' Institute	Notes (3 pages) prepared by Mr Kerr for Radio Talks about the Mechanics' Institute and the advantages to be gained by becoming a member.		14047	Records	14047
A5502	-	-	-	Documents	Notes	Ballarat Mechanics' Institute	Handwritten notes (3 pages) prepared for Radio Talks about the BMI and its resources and the advantages of becoming a member.		14047	Records	14047
A5503	-	-	-	Documents	Notes	Ballarat Mechanics' Institute	Handwritten notes (5 pages) prepared for Radio Talks by a committee member entitled: "Making public libraries more useful to the man on the land". Gives details of services offered to country borrowers and lists some of the benefits of membership of BMI.		14047	Records	14047
A5504	24	07	1935	Documents	Notes	Ballarat Mechanics' Institute	Handwritten notes (6 pages) prepared for Radio Talks about BMI. Includes detailed information about the resources available to members and describes in detail how each room/area of the Institute is used.		14047	Records	14047
A5505	-	-	-	Documents	Notes	Ballarat Mechanics' Institute	Handwritten notes (8 pages) prepared for Radio Talks entitled "Talk on periodicals".		14047	Records	14047
A5506	-	-	1935	Documents	Notes	Ballarat Mechanics' Institute	Handwritten notes (6 pages) prepared for Radio Talks describing a visit to BMI and describing the resources offered to the general public.		14047	Records	14047
A5507	-	-	-	Documents	Notes	Ballarat Mechanics' Institute	Handwritten notes (7 pages) for presentation (Radio Talks) about the survey of Australian Libraries made by the Carnegie Corporation conducted by Mr. Ralph Munn.		14047	Records	14047
A5508	04	09	1935	Documents	Notes	Ballarat Mechanics' Institute	Notes (7 pages) prepared for Radio Talks titled 'Periodicals'.		14047	Records	14047
A5509	09	10	1935	Documents	Notes	Ballarat Mechanics' Institute	Notes (7 pages) prepared for Radio Talks titled "A visit to the Institute".		14047	Records	14047
A5510		09	1874	Documents	Balance sheet	BMI Art Union Balance Sheet, September, 1874.	Audited Balance Sheet at above date 12,689 pounds 14 shillings and seven pence.		14047	Art Union	14047
A5511		01	1875	Documents	Balance sheet	Grace Egerton Entertainments - Statement of Concerts.	Receipts/Expenditure balance 46 pounds one shilling.		14047	Accounts	14047
A5512	28	12	1874	Documents	Balance sheet	Reverend A. Clark's Lecture.	Receipt at Door/Tickets Sold/Expenditure 33 pounds 11 shillings.		14047	Accounts	14047
A5513		12	1874	Documents	Balance sheet	Reverend J. Greenwood's Lecture	Receipts/Expenditure 12 pounds 16 shillings.		14047	Accounts	14047
A5514	26	12	1874	Documents	Balance sheet	Concert	Receipts & Expenditure 21 pounds 16 shillings.		14047	Accounts	14047
A5515				Documents	Notes	Six pages [typed] of history of library/s in Australia talk/s given by Mr. H.C. Batten	with the handwritten cover note "At the present time a good deal of publicity both through the press and over the air is being given in order to awaken public interest in the Library movement. As the outcome of this excellent form of propaganda, the Committee of the BMI decided to fall into line with this worthy objective by instituting a series of weekly talks on Library topics".		14047	Reports	14047
A5516	30	09	1934	Documents	Certificate	The National Mutual Life Association of Australasia Limited to H.W. Dawe	Policy No. 332861 - Sum Assured 200 pounds, Bonuses 36 pounds 18 shillings and 4 pounds 10 shillings.		14047	Insurance	14047
A5517	30	09	1938	Documents	Certificate	The National Mutual Life Association of Australasia Limited to H. W. Dawe.	Bonus Certificate, 1938 - Sum Assured 200 pounds, Bonuses 54 pounds 16 shillings and 4 pounds 6 shillings.		14047	Insurance	14047
A5518	30	09	1943	Documents	Certificate	The National Mutual Life Association of Australasia Limited - H.W. Dawe - Policy No. 332861	Sum Assured 200 pounds, Bonuses 64 pounds 6 shillings and 5 pounds 2 shillings.		14047	Insurance	14047
A5519	29	05	1957	Documents	Agreements	Rental Agreement for Peter Lamprinos, Tenant, 125 Sturt Street	handwritten agreement - Rent 19 pounds 10 shillings per month from 29th May, 1957 with terms 5 years from that date.		14047	Office Rentals	14047
A5520	17	12	1956	Documents	Agreements	Cuthbert Morrow Must & Shaw, Solicitors acting for BMI with George Edgar [Tenant]Pastry Cook, 125A Sturt Street, Ballarat.	Paying a monthly Rental of 17 pounds 6 shillings 8 pence for a period of five years as at 28th November, 1956.		14047	Office Rentals	14047
A5521	17	05	1915	Signs	Tenders	Johns & Waygood Limited Engineers & Co. City Road, South Melbourne to Messrs. Clegg & Morrow, Lydiard Street, Ballarat.	Tender and Specification for the Electric lift for the BMI.		14047	Buildings	14047
A5522	14	07	1930	Documents	Letters In	R.W.E. Wilmot, Secretary, The Melbourne Athenaeum, 188 Collins Street, Melbourne.	letter apologising for not calling in on Saturday; thought best to ask Edmiston & O'Neill [who installed our lift] if they could send someone to look at the BMI building; they are sending a Mr. Pollitt on Wednesday. Our lift has been operating for only a fortnight and to date has given us complete satisfaction.		14047	Buildings	14047
A5523	10	11	1937	Documents	Envelopes		Envelope containing Agreement for the erection of a large neon sign on behalf of a tenent. A pencil note says Geo Jelbart to sign.		14047	Fixtures & Fittings	14047
A5524	12	11	1953	Documents	Envelopes	Chief Secretary's Office, Melbourne	Stamped envelope from Chief Secretary's Office, Melbourne, containing Theatre Licence to 15th Nov. 1954		14047	Theatre Licence	14047
A5525	12	11	1959	Documents	Envelopes	Chief Secretary's Office,	Stamped envelope from the Chief Secretary's Office containing the Theatre Licence to 15/11/60		14047	Theatre Licence	14047
A5526	17	11	1961	Documents	Envelopes	Chief Secretary;s Office,	Stamped envelope from Chief Secretary's Office containing Theatre Licence until 15/11/62		14047	Theatre Licence	14047
A5527	9	11	1958	Documents	Envelopes	Chief Secretary's Office	Stamped envelope from Chief Secretary's Office containing Theatre Licence to 15/11/59		14047	Theatre Licence	14047
A5528	-	-	1954	Documents	Envelopes		Stamped envelope containing Agreement with Fred T.Davies		14047	Office Rentals	14047
A5529	12	11	1951	Documents	Envelopes	Chief Secretary's Office,	Stamped envelope from Chief Secretary's Office containing Hall licence to 15/11/52		14047	Theatre Licence	14047
A5530	-	-	----	Documents	Envelopes		Envelope containing Auditors' Reports 1934-46		14047	Reports	14047
A5531	13	11	1934	Documents	Letters In	A. K. Miller, 36 Armstrong St South, Ballarat	Report of correct books and accounts for half year to 31/10/34 by A. Miller and J. Walker - auditors		14047	Accounts	14047
A5532	12	11	1935	Documents	Letters In	A. K. Miller, 36 Armstrong St South, Ballarat	Report of correct books and accounts for half year to 31st October 1935 by A. Miller and J. Walker - auditors		14047	Accounts	14047
A5533	09	11	1936	Documents	Letters In	A. K. Miller, 36 Armstrong St South, Ballarat	Report of correct books and accounts for the half year to 31st October 1936 by A. Miller and J. Walker - auditors		14047	Accounts	14047
A5534	03	11	1939	Documents	Letters In	A. K. Miller, 36 Armstrong St South, Ballarat	Report of correct books and accounts for half year to 31st October 1939 by A. Miller and J. Walker - auditors		14047	Accounts	14047
A5535	05	11	1940	Documents	Letters In	A. K. Miller, 36 Armstrong St South, Ballarat	Report of correct books and accounts for half year to 31st October 1940 by A. Miller and J. Walker - auditors		14047	Accounts	14047
A5536	04	05	1950	Documents	Letters In	A. K. Miller and P. W. Lang, Stebonheath, 401 Clarendon Street, Ballarat	Report of correct books and accounts for the year ended 30th April 1950 by auditors		14047	Accounts	14047
A5537	11	11	1941	Documents	Letters In	A. K. Miller, 36 Armstrong St South, Ballarat	Report of correct books and accounts for half year ending 31st October 1941 by auditor		14047	Accounts	14047
A5538	10	11	1942	Documents	Letters In	A. K. Miller, 3 Camp Street, Ballarat	Report of correct books and accounts for half year to 31st October 1942 by A. Miller and P. Lang - auditors		14047	Accounts	14047
A5539	12	11	1943	Documents	Letters In	A. K. Miller, 3 Camp Street, Ballarat	Report of correct books and accounts for half year ending 31st October 1943 by A. Miller and P. Lang, auditors		14047	Accounts	14047
A5540	09	11	1944	Documents	Letters In	A. K. Miller, 3 Camp Street, Ballarat	Report of correct books and accounts for half year to 31st October 1944 by A. Miller and P. Lang, auditors.		14047	Accounts	14047
A5541	05	11	1945	Documents	Letters In	A. K. Miller, 401 Clarendon Street, Ballarat	Report of correct books and accounts for the half year ending 31st October 1945 by A. Miller and P. Lang, auditors.		14047	Accounts	14047
A5542	04	11	1946	Documents	Letters In	A. K. Miller, 401 Clarendon Street, Ballarat	Report of correct books and accounts for half year to 31st October 1946 by A. Miller and P. Lang, auditors		14047	Accounts	14047
A5543	24	06	1946	Documents	Notice	Ballarat Mechanic's Institute	Partial notice of a resolution to be proposed at an Extraordinary General Meeting on 24th June 1946.		14047	Constitution (Rules)	14047
A5544	-	-	----	Documents	Cards		Blank subscription card		14047	Library	14047
A5545	26	09	1888	Documents	Notices	A. B. Keage, Beechworth Free Public Library and Burke Museum	Notice of adoption of resolution regarding Government Grants.		14047	Grants	14047
A5546	5	10	1874	Documents	Notice	Resolution Authorising Overdraft (two pages)	Resolution that the bank account of the Institute be removed from the London Chartered Bank to Ballarat Banking Compmany and authorising overdraft facilities at the latter		14047	Accounts	14047
A5547	29	7		Documents	Notes	Draft of a talk	Draft of a talk on some social services of the public libraries		14047	Reports	14047
A5548	27	8	1934	Documents	Letters In	F. Jelbart, Britannia Pictures, Sturt St, Ballarat	Formal advice regarding his offer to share the expense of installing a lift. Part of the deal would involve an extension of the lease.		14047	Britannia lease	14047
A5549	27	8	1934	Documents	Letters In	Clegg & Morrow, Architects, Colonial Mutual Chambers, Lydiard St, Ballarat	Commenting on the Proposals to (i) remove library to ground floor, (ii) transfer Newspaper Room to Smoking Room , (iii) use combined Committee & Meeting Rooms as Smoking room, (iv) convert Library into Committee and Meeting rooms		14047	Reports	14047
A5550				Documents	Notes	Draft of talk	Handwritten draft of talk on Historical Fiction - 9 pages		14047	Reports	14047
A5551	23	8	1934	Documents	Letters In	Waygood-Otis, Liftmakers, 80 Queen's Bridge Street, Melbourne	Providing requested information on lift maintenance		14047	Fixtures & Fittings	14047
A5552				Documents	Agreements	Waygood-Otis	blank agreement form provided by Waygood Otis regarding service of lifts		14047	Fixtures & Fittings	14047
A5553	29	7		Documents	Notes	Draft of a talk	Typewritten draft (part ) of a talk on some social services of the public libraries - billiard room. 2 pages		14047	Reports	14047
A5554		10	1874	Documents	Notice	Draft undertaking given by Trustees to the Bank - Ballarat Mechanic's Institute	Draft of undertaking given by trustees in regard to overdraft facilities at the Ballarat Banking Company		14047	Accounts	14047
A5555	5	7	1870	Documents	Telegram	R. D. Bannister, Secretary to Commissioners for Sydney International Exhibition	Requesting names of gentlemen willing to lend pictures to Sydney International Exhibition		14047	Exhibitions & Displays	14047
A5556				Documents	Notes	Suggestions for letting of Reading Room	Suggestions for letting of Reading Room (multiple copies)		14047	Room booking	14047
A5557				Documents	Notes	Reviews or Notes on Books (4 pages)	Reviews or short notes on books - including The Flying Carpet, Ocean Island and Nauru, and others, and advice that these may be borrowed from Mechanics Library by members		14047	Reports	14047
A5558	10	10	1904	Documents	Reports	Report by Secretary and Sub Committee in respect to charges made against Mr Thomson, Assistant Librarian	Detailed report listing subscriptions paid to Mr Thomson by nine members but not noted as paid		14047	Subscriptions	14047
A5559	-	04	1953	Documents	Certificate	The National Mutual Life Association of Australasia Ltd., 395 Collins Street, Melbourne.	Annual Bonus Certificates (2) dated for the policy year at 30 September 1952, Life Assured Dawe, H.W. Two Policy nos. 841044 and 332861. The two certificates and explanatory letter contained in an envelope date stamped 24/4/1953.		14047	Insurance	14047
A5560	20	02	1939	Documents	Notes	Ballarat Mechanics' Institute	Scatters for Radio 3BA Advertising - "Long live the King" picture story book from the time of Alfred. "Stormalong" by Alan Villiers.		14047	Advertisement	14047
A5561	-	-	1939	Documents	Notes	Ballarat Mechanics' Institute	Scatters for Radio 3BA advertising - Hall Caine's personal work "Life of Christ".		14047	Advertisement	14047
A5562	07	03	1939	Documents	Notes	Ballarat Mechanics' Institute	Scatters for Radio 3BA advertising - "Murder in the Maginot Line".		14047	Advertisement	14047
A5563	-	-	1939	Documents	Notes	Ballarat Mechanics' Institute	Scatters for Radio 3BA advertising - "This Nettle, Danger" novel by Sir Philip Gibbs.		14047	Advertisement	14047
A5564	14	03	1939	Documents	Notes	Ballarat Mechanics' Institute	Scatters for Radio 3BA advertising: 14 March 1939 - Mechanics' library charges. 16 March 1939 - Mechanics' library books and club rooms.		14047	Advertisement	14047
A5565	21	03	1939	Documents	Notes	Ballarat Mechanics' Institute	Scatters for Radio 3BA advertising - "Listen?, the Wind".		14047	Advertisement	14047
A5566	23	03	1939	Documents	Notes	Ballarat Mechanics' Institute	Scatters for Radio 3BA advertising - Amended scatter for Thursday 23 March. "The tragedy of Czechoslovakia"		14047	Advertisement	14047
A5567	28	03	1939	Documents	Notes	Ballarat Mechanics' Institute	Scatters for Radio 3BA advertising - comment of the Carnegie Corporation in its report on Australian libraries.		14047	Advertisement	14047
A5568	30	03	1939	Documents	Notes	Ballarat Mechanics' Institute	Scatter for Radio 3BA advertising - do not let your child read trash, suggested books by Rudyard Kipling, Arthur Mee, A.A. Milne and similar.		14047	Advertisement	14047
A5569	04	04	1939	Documents	Notes	Ballarat Mechanics' Institute	Scatter for Radio 3BA Advertising - "Edgar Wallance"		14047	Advertisement	14047
A5570	06	04	1939	Documents	Notes	Ballarat Mechanics' Institute	Scatter for Radio 3BA advertising - "America, Spain, Germany, Italy and the Far East".		14047	Advertisement	14047
A5571	-	-	1939	Documents	Notes	Ballarat Mechanics' Institute	Scatter for Radio 3BA advertising - Can what we read in the newspapers about international affairs be believed. Read George Selders "Lords of the Press".		14047	Advertisement	14047
A5572	-	-	1939	Documents	Notes	Ballarat Mechanics' Institute	Scatter for Radio 3BA advertising - "What next O Duce"., "The Triumph of Barabbas", "Sawdust Caesar", "The Dangerous Sea".		14047	Advertisement	14047
A5573	18	04	1939	Documents	Notes	Ballarat Mechanics' Institute	Scatters for Radio 3BA advertising: 18 April - "Tumbling in the Hay" by Oliver Gogarty. 20 April - "With a passport and two eyes" by V.C. Buckley and "Happy Countries" travel book of Scandinavia.		14047	Advertisement	14047
A5574	25	04	1939	Documents	Notes	Ballarat Mechanics' Institute	Scatter for Radio 3BA advertising - "Australia Advances" by David Dow.		14047	Advertisement	14047
A5575	27	04	1939	Documents	Notes	Ballarat Mechanics' Institute	Scatter for radio 3BA Advertising - Special display of Australian books at the Mechanics' library.		14047	Advertisement	14047
A5576	02	05	1939	Documents	Notes	Ballarat Mechanics' Institute	Scatter for Radio 3BA advertising - "The Home and Buggy Doctor" by Doctor Hertzler noted American surgeon.		14047	Advertisement	14047
A5577	-	-	1939	Documents	Notes	Ballarat Mechanics' Institute	Scatter for Radio 3BA advertising - "They Wanted to Live" novel by Cecil Roberts.		14047	Advertisement	14047
A5578	09	05	1939	Documents	Notes	Ballarat Mechanics' Institute	Scatter for Radio 3BA advertising - "The Porcelain Clay" by Naomi Jacob.		14047	Advertisement	14047
A5579	11	05	1939	Documents	Notes	Ballarat Mechanics' Institute	Scatter for Radio 3BA advertising - "The Patriot" by Mrs Pearl Buck a Nobel prize winner for literature.		14047	Advertisement	14047
A5580	16	05	1939	Documents	Notes	Ballarat Mechanics' Institute	Scatters for Radio 3BA advertising: 16 May - "Fallen Bastions" by the correspondent of the London Daily Telegraph. 18 May - "Cosy in winter with good back logs burning to make things snug" describes the Club and reading rooms at the Mechanics' Institute.		14047	Advertisement	14047
A5581	-	-	1939	Documents	Notes	Ballarat Mechanics' Institute	Scatter for Radio 3BA advertising - "Pull Together" life story of Admiral Sir Lewes Bayly.		14047	Advertisement	14047
A5582	-	-	1939	Documents	Notes	Ballarat Mechanics' Institute	Scatter for Radio Advertising - "The Military Strength of the Powers" by Max Werner.		14047	Advertisement	14047
A5583	30	05	1939	Documents	Notes	Ballarat Mechanics' Institute	Scatter for Radio 3BA advertising - "Reaching for the Stars" by Nora Waln.		14047	Advertisement	14047
A5584	30	05	1939	Documents	Notes	Ballarat Mechanics' Institute	Scatters for Radio 3BA advertising: 30 May - "Reaching for the Stars" by Nora Waln. 1 June - Life Story of 'Melina Rorke' .		14047	Advertisement	14047
A5585	20	11	1939	Documents	Envelopes		Envelope "Bicknell v Capell"		14047	Records	14047
A5586	17	11	1939	Documents	Reports		Hand written notes about an incident in the Reading Room concerning Mr Bicknell, Capell, Dunstan and Rees. Four pages.		14047	Committees	14047
A5587	20	11	1939	Documents	Letters In	George H. Bicknell, Junior Vice-President, BMI	(Copy) Response to a letter asking for resignation, expressing astonishment and presenting his side of the situation.		14047	Committees	14047
A5588				Documents	Envelopes	D. H. McGregor, Esq., 27 Doveton Street North, Ballarat	Envelope from The Employers' Liability Assurance Corporation Ltd containing six insurance policies from various years. "Cancelled" is written on the envelope.		14047	Records	14047
A5589	11	10	1922	Documents	Memorandum	E. Doepel & Son, Ballarat	Notice that the receipt for premium will be posted on 15 November.		14047	Insurance	14047
A5590	09	11	1922	Documents	Memorandum	A. B. Speeding, Commercial Union Assurance Company Limited	Notification of increased premium for Plate Glass Insurance.		14047	Insurance	14047
A5591	15	11	1911	Documents	Certificate	Commercial Union Assurance Company Limited	Formal Plate Glass Insurance Policy.		14047	Insurance	14047
A5592	22	10	1937	Documents	Receipts	Cooke & Co, 29 Lydiard Street South, Ballarat	Receipt for Insurance Policy 9151744.		14047	Insurance	14047
A5593	22	10	1937	Documents	Receipts	Doepel, Lilley & Taylor, Corner Sturt & Lydiard Streets, Ballarat	Notice of change of insurance from Employers' Liability to Western Coy.		14047	Insurance	14047
A5594	24	11	1930	Documents	Certificate	Commercial Union Assurance Company, 409, 411, 413 Collins Street, Melbourne	Original policy for Fire Insurance		14047	Insurance	14047
A5595	28	11	1933	Documents	Receipts	Whykes Accounting Services, Cr Dana & Armstrong Streets, Ballarat	Receipt for seven pounds ten shillings		14047	Insurance	14047
A5596	25	11	1933	Documents	Certificate	General Assurance Corporation, Furnival Chambers, 34 Lydiard Street South, Ballarat	Renewal Certificate for Public Risk Insurance for Britannia Pictures.		14047	Insurance	14047
A5597	20	11	1936	Documents	Newspaper Items		Newsspaper Item titled "To Exterminate Silverfish, Spray, Then Top Off With Poison Cards - Official		14047	Library	14047
A5598	03	08	1931	Documents	Certificate	Alliance Assurance Company, 410 Collins Street, Melbourne	Original Policy for accident insurance - Public Risk		14047	Insurance	14047
A5599	21	10	1931	Documents	Certificate	Employers' Liability Assurance Corporation, 9 Queen Street, Melbourne	Original Policy for Fire Insurance		14047	Insurance	14047
A5600	18	03	1932	Documents	Certificate	Commercial Union Assurance Company Limited	Original Policy for Fire Insurance		14047	Insurance	14047
A5601	--	--	1919	Documents	Posters	Cedric Johnson	Badly damaged and tattered programme for Cedroc Johnson's Immaculate Vogues of 1919. Poster in better condition.		14047	Advertisement	14047
A5602	21	04	1955	Documents	Books/Booklet	Iqbal Commemoration Day	Illustrated booklet to commemorate the 17th anniversary of the death of Iqbal - the first to conceive of Pakistan. Four page description of his life.		14047	Records	14047
A5603	--	--	1938	Documents	Books/Booklet	Germiston (Carnegie) Public Library, South Africa	Annual report of the Committee of the Germiston (Carnegie) Public Library. Also written in Afrikaans		14047	Records	14047
A5604	--	--	1930	Documents	Books/Booklet	"The Lending Library", Simpkin Marshall Ltd, Stationers' Hall Court, London, EC4	Small book on how to run a lending library at a profit. BMI stamp on front cover and throughout the book		14047	Records	14047
A5605			1951	Books	Books/Booklet	Ballaarat Mechanics' Institute	Articles of Association - Registered 11th October, 1888, under Act 764, new Section 181 of the Companies Act 1890.		14047	Constitution (Rules)	14047
A5606	15	01	1951	Books	Books/Booklet	Ballaarat Mechanics' Institute	Articles of Association [amended to 24th June, 1946] stamped 15th January, 1951 - Registered 11th October, 1888, under Act 764, new Section 181 of the Companies Act 1890.		14047	Constitution (Rules)	14047
A5607				Documents	Notices	Dunedin Public Library	copy of "Second Notice that book is overdue"and copy of "Notice that book is overdue" and two copies of "Pay Duplicate Collection" with different texts.		14047	Books	14047
A5608				Documents	Pamphlets (Brochures)	Ballaarat Mechanics' Institute Debating Society	The Rules of The Ballaarat Mechanics' Institute Debating Society.		14047	Library	14047
A5609			1930	Books	Books/Booklet	Gaylord Bros., Inc. Stockton, Calif.	Library Supplies and Equipment, Catalog. No. 33, 1930.		14047	Catalogue	14047
A5610			1932	Books	Books/Booklet	Gaylord Bros., Inc. Stockton, California.	Library Furniture and Supplies, Catalog. No. 35, 1932.		14047	Catalogue	14047
A5611			1936	Books	Books/Booklet	Gaylord Bros., Inc., Stockton, California.	Library Furniture and Supplies, Catalog. No. 39. 1936.		14047	Catalogue	14047
A5612	29	01	1901	Documents	Regulations	Cuthbert Morrow & Must, Solicitors, Lydiard Street, Ballarat to BMI	Case and Opinion "The Ballarat Mechanics Institute for the past 10-12 years has been Incorporated under Act 764 intituled our Act to provide for the incorporation of Literary and Scientific and other Associations and Institutions - Vide Articles of Association sent herewith"......		14047	Agreement	14047
A5613	09	06	1890	Documents	Newspaper Items	W.H. Batten and C.B. Finlayson, Barrister.	Two newspaper cuttings [from each of the above] and opinions of the interpretation of the BMI's Articles of Association.		14047	Constitution (Rules)	14047
A5614	12	02	1877	Documents	Reports	Ballarat Mechanics' Institute	Report to the Sub-Committee from Mr. Batten and Mr. Finlayson's opinion re Free Library.		14047	Constitution (Rules)	14047
A5615	23	01	1903	Documents	Letters Out	T. Prout Webb, Commissioner of Taxes	letter acknowleding receipt of letter informing the BMI was in default and subject to heavy penalties for not having declared by formal notice in writing of the appointment of a Public Officer to represent the BMI for Income Tax purposes - Mr. Batten replies that under the provision of Act 764 that the Committee of Management was not aware that it was necessary to do so.		14047	Accounts	14047
A5616				Documents	Notes	Mr. Batten's handwritten notes	re Income Tax Act, 1895 [Principal Act] Exemptions, Public Officers of Companies and Interpretation Clause.		14047	Accounts	14047
A5617	20	01	1903	Documents	Letters In	Thos. Prout Webb, Commissioner of Taxes, Income Tax Office, Corner Queen and Little Lonsdale Streets, Melbourne.	letter advising BMI is indefault in not advising with formal notice in writing of the appointment of a Public Officer and with a request for a reply within seven days.		14047	Accounts	14047
A5618	27	01	1903	Documents	Letters In	Thos. Prout Webb, Commissioner of Taxes, Income Tax office, Corner Queen and Little Lonsdale Streets, Melbourne.	letter acknowleding receipt of letter and informing the BMI that every Company in Victoria is required to appoint a representative designated "Public Officer" for the purposes of the Income Tax Act.		14047	Accounts	14047
A5619	12	11	1976	Documents	Letters In	Drever-Bell Signs & Displays, 31-35 Mair Street East, Ballarat to Mr. J. Menhennet, Building Inspector, Ballarat City Council, Sturt Street, Ballarat.	Three photo-copy pages stating that Drever-Bell Signs & Displays have been approached by the BMI for the purpose of out-door advertising signs which would help off-set the running costs of the BMI and that Drever-Bell could not solely afford the enormous production costs of taking on the restoration of the East & West walls and that sponsors proposed by Drever-Bell are only interested in spectacular prestige, handpainted signs of the highest standard, etc. Photo-copy of newspaper article attached [no date] re City Council's refusal on the grounds that they would not be aesthetically acceptable.		14047	Wall advertising	14047
A5620			1915	Documents	Regulations	Act of Parliament ,Victoria	Insolvency Act 1915		14047	Records	14047
A5621	1	7	1964	Documents	Records	Electricity Supply Department, 238-242 Flinders St, Melbourne	Details of Electricity Supply in Victorian Centres served by State Electricioty Commisssion and Municipal and Private Undertakings		14047	Reports	14047
A5622	31	10	1975	Documents	Letters In	Chief Secretary's Office, Old Treasury Building, Spring St, Melbourne	enclosing Theatre licence for Vegas cinema		14047	Theatre Licence	14047
A5623	31	10	1975	Documents	Licence	Theatres Act 1958	Theatre licence for Vegas cinema - No 007		14047	Theatre Licence	14047
A5624	21	10	1975	Documents	Receipts	Chief Secretary's Office	Receipt for Theatre licence application payment		14047	Theatre Licence	14047
A5625	8	11	1965	Documents	Letters In	Chief Secretary's Office, Old Treasury Building, Spring St, Melbourne	enclosing Theatre licence		14047	Theatre Licence	14047
A5626	15	11	1965	Documents	Licence	Theatres Act 1958	Theatre licence		14047	Theatre Licence	14047
A5627	21	2	1975	Documents	Letters In	Wallspace Advertising (Aust) Pty Ltd, 501 dana St, Ballarat	Regretting inability to to meet requirement to paint wall before advertising could be placed there		14047	Wall advertising	14047
A5628	3	6	1975	Documents	Letters In	Wallspace Advertising (Aust) Pty Ltd, 501 Dana St, Ballarat	Enclosing four copies of agreement for advertising on the Institute's building		14047	Wall advertising	14047
A5629	3	2	1975	Documents	Letters In	Hobson Decorating and Painting Pty Ltd, 10-12 Doveton St South, Ballarat	Price for painting walls of Institute $6171		14047	Quote/Tender	14047
A5630	29	11	1976	Documents	Memorandum	Extract from Building Surveyor's Report to Council Meeting	No. 45 Proposed Painted Signs to walls of 113-121 Sturt Street, etc		14047	Structural report	14047
A5631	17	08	1959	Books	Records		Rough Minutes Book covering the dates17th August 1959 until 21st June 1976		14047	Committees	14047
A5632	26	05	1975	Documents	Notice	BMI, 119 Sturt Street	Notice of the 116th Annual Meeting to be held in the Dr. J. R. Pound Lecture Room on 26th May, 1975. Advertisement from paper stuck to the notice.		14047	Meetings	14047
A5633	29	06	1970	Documents	Invoices	E. C. Sharpley, 619 Laurie Street, Ballarat	Invoice and attached receipt for repairs to shop fronts.		14047	Receipt	14047
A5634	29	05	1975	Documents	Letters In	B. Gibson, Manager, The National Bank of Australasia Limited, Sturt & Doveton Sts., Ballarat	Notice of introduction of fee for providing safe-keeping facilities - $10.		14047	Accounts	14047
A5635	15	09	1972	Documents	Letters In	B. J. Waldron, Registrar of Companies, Companies Office, 451 La Trobe Street, Melbourne	Re: Companies Act 1961. Requesting information to assess the status of the BMI in relation to the Act.		14047	Committees	14047
A5636	19	12	1977	Documents	Reports	BMI	Agenda for the monthly Committee meeting of the BMI. (2 copies)		14047	Meetings	14047
A5637	--	--	1978	Documents	Notes	Ballaarat Mechanics' Institute	Rough Notes listing BMI Committee members for the years 1969-1978		14047	Committees	14047
A5638	14	06	1977	Documents	Letters In	Frank H. Glover, 709 Dana St, Ballarat	Notice of resignation from Committee.		14047	Committees	14047
A5639	13	05	1977	Documents	Letters In	Ballarat Chess Club, P.O. Box 500	Notification that the club will not be requiring the use of the Lecture Room and will not be renewing subscriptions due to falling membership.		14047	Room booking	14047
A5640	-	-	----	Documents	Library Records	Ballaarat Mechanics' Institute	Identification slip pasted into library books		14047	Library	14047
A5641	27	05	1977	Documents	Letters In	W. J. Gribble,	Apologies for missing the Annual Meeting and the June meeting.		14047	Meetings	14047
A5642	18	04	1977	Documents	Letters In	Desmond Kennard, Executive Director, Sovereign Hill, Ballarat	Letter of appreciation for the interest shown by the BMI staff. Invitation to lunch at the United States Hotel Dining Room at Sovereign Hill to discuss ideas for the future.		14047	Committees	14047
A5643	-	04	1977	Documents	Notes		Note of books donated to the library 1976-1977 by Mrs Penney, Mr Butler and Mr Bibby. 74 new members, 598 members.		14047	Library	14047
A5644	30	05	1977	Documents	Records	Ballaarat Mechanics' Institute	Notice to nominate Mr J. H. Coventry and Rev. G Mutten to the Committee of the BMI		14047	Committees	14047
A5645	30	05	1977	Documents	Records	Ballaarat Mechanics' Institute	Notice to nominate Mr L. M. Gunn as President, Rev. G Mutten as Vice President, Mr E. J. Millett as Vice President and Mr W. S. Hooper, Mr J. Kearney, Mr E. J. Millett and Mr P Moon as members of the Committee of the BMI.		14047	Committees	14047
A5646	21	03	1977	Documents	Records	Ballaarat Mechanics' Institute	Annotated agenda for the monthly meeting of Committee ( 2 copies) 21 March 1977.		14047	Committees	14047
A5647	18	04	1977	Documents	Records	Ballaarat Mechanics' Institute	Annotated agenda for the monthly meeting of Committee 18th April 1977.		14047	Committees	14047
A5648	24	03	1977	Documents	Letters Out	Mr F. Bricknell, 11 Mardango Drive, Mt Helen 3350	Notification of election to the Committee to fill a casual vacancy. Nominated by Mr A. Hamilton.		14047	Committees	14047
A5649	01	02	1977	Documents	Letters In	J. R. Anderson, Managing Director, Vegas Cinema, 11 Grenville St Nth, Ballarat	Notification of the lease of the first floor to Janet Brown as a ballet school. No written agreement exists. Requests confirmation of approval.		14047	Room booking	14047
A5650	23	02	1977	Documents	Letters Out	J. R. Anderson, Village Drive In Theatres, Lydiard St Nth, Ballarat 3350	Approval of sub-letting the first floor rooms to Janet Brown for a Ballet School.		14047	Room booking	14047
A5651	08	02	1977	Documents	Letters In	Lyla R. Smail, Secretary, The Victoria League for Commonwealth Friendship, 117 Sturt Street, Ballarat	Thanks to the Committee for considering the problems of level paving, white paint on steps and the lighting problem.		14047	Buildings	14047
A5652	28	04	1978	Documents	Letters Out	Drever-Bell Signs, 31 Mair Street, Ballarat 3350.	Committee grants permission to paint a Coca Cola sign directly to the face of the East wall of the building in Sturt Street.		14047	Wall advertising	14047
A5653	19	04	1978	Documents	Letters Out	Mr D. Cooke, 63 Victoria Avenue, Ballarat 3350	Acceptance, with regret, of resignation as Honorary Treasurer and member of Committee after 28 years.		14047	Committees	14047
A5654	19	04	1978	Documents	Letters Out	Mr E. J. Whykes, c/o 3BA, Lydiard St Nth, Ballarat 3350	Notification of election to committee to fill a casual vacancy.		14047	Committees	14047
A5655	20	03	1978	Documents	Letters In	David Cooke	Letter of resignation from the Comittee.		14047	Committees	14047
A5656	20	03	1978	Documents	Records	Ballaarat Mechanics' Institute	Annotated agenda for monthly meeting of the committee. 20th March 1978.		14047	Committees	14047
A5657	03	03	1978	Documents	Letters In	Paul Dwyer, Leonard Joel, 17 McKillop Street, Melbourne 3000	The oil paintings brought into the office "are of no particular merit, and would realise only about $80-$100 each if they were offered for sale."		14047	Exhibitions & Displays	14047
A5658	21	10	1974	Documents	Letters In	Chief Secretary's Office, Old Treasury Building, Spring St. Melbourne Vic 3000	approval of request for Theatre Licence from 1st November 1974 for period of 12 months		14047	Theatre Licence	14047
A5659	18	10	1974	Documents	Records	John Frederick Rossiter, Chief Secretary for State of Victoria	authorisation for Licence for Theatre 119 Sturt Street, Ballarat for period of 12 months from 1st November 1974		14047	Theatre Licence	14047
A5660	28	03	1978	Documents	Letters In	Desmond Kennard, Executive Director, Sovereign Hill Historical Park Association, Ballarat 3350	requesting access to 2 volumes of catalogue for 1862 London Exhibition		14047	Library	14047
A5661	11	05	1978	Documents	Letters Out	D. Kennard, Executive Director, Sovereign Hill, Ballarat 3350	Reply to their letter of 28th March advising that Committee agreed to loan 1 copy (2 Volumes) of Catalogue for 1862 London Exhibition and that 1857 Ballarat Directory can be loaned for 1 or 2 weeks only		14047	Library	14047
A5662	20	02	1978	Documents	Records	Ballaarat Mechanics' Institute	Annotated Agenda for monthly Committee meeting. 20th February 1978.		14047	Committees	14047
A5663				Documents	Reports	Ballaarat Mechanics' Institute	Librarian's report (Mr. Millett)		14047	Library	14047
A5664	03	02	1977	Documents	Letters Out	Miss L. R. Smail, Sec.Victoria League, Ballarat Branch, 117 Sturt Street, Balalrat 3350	Reply to their letter of 5th January advising that Library will close at 5.30pm and access to rooms will be via Lewis Street and on special occasions front entrance could be left open.		14047	Room booking	14047
A5665	05	01	1977	Documents	Letters In	Lyla R. Smail, Secretary, The Victoria League for Commonwealth Friendship in Victoria, 117 Sturt Street, Ballarat 3350	requesting information for arrangements concerning front entrance on certain evenings and arrangements for cleaning and lighting at back entrance.		14047	Room booking	14047
A5666	21112	1297612	1976	Documents	Letters Out	J. Anderson, Village Drive In Theatres, Ballarat Pty. Ltd., Lydiard St. Nth., Ballarat. 3350	granting permission to sub-let office at 121 Sturt Street, to Mr. Urquhart, Specialist Soap Retailer.		14047	Office Rentals	14047
A5667	05	11	1976	Documents	Letters In	Morrow & Morrow, Barristers and Solicitors, 5 Dawson Street South, Ballarat 3350	enclosing lease to Drever-Bell Signs and Displays in duplicate for signing and return for stamping.		14047	Wall advertising	14047
A5668	28	06	1976	Documents	Letters Out	Mr. G. R. Hendy, President National Trust of Australia (Victoria) Ballarat Branch Junior Group, 12 Beafort Avenue, Alfredton 3350.	advising that request cannot be acceded for access to Library out of hours.		14047	Library	14047
A5669	15	06	1976	Documents	Letters In	G. R. Hendy, President Junior Group National Trust of Australia (Victoria) Ballarat Branch, 12 Beaufort Avenue, Alfredton/	requesting access to old newspapers etc. outside of Library hours.		14047	Library	14047
A5670	19	03	1976	Documents	Letters In	Oliver Davey Glass Co. Pty. Ltd., 432-440 Princes Highway, Noble Park, Vic. 3174	quote of $1003. 00 for supply of glass and glazing		14047	Quote/Tender	14047
A5671	21	06	1976	Documents	Letters In	S. C. Ludbrook & Son, Builders, 10 Peel Street South, Ballarat.	quote of $225.00 for repairs and painting Ladies Toilet area		14047	Quote/Tender	14047
A5672	12	04	1976	Documents	Letters In	Wallspace Advertising Australia Pty. Ltd., 6 Guest St. Hawthorn 3122	cancelling Lease Agreement for advertising rights to exterior of Sturt Street building.		14047	Wall advertising	14047
A5673	25	02	1975	Documents	Letters Out	Mr. Stewart Wright, 423 Main Road, Ballarat. 3350	advising that application for lease of shop 117 Sturt Street will be discussed nearer to expiry of Mr. Cunningham's lease due 1st October 1975.		14047	Office Rentals	14047
A5674	30	01	1975	Documents	Letters In	Mr. Stewart Wright, 423 Main Road, Ballarat. 3350	submitting application to rent whole of property 113 Sturt Street on expiration of Mr. Cunningham's lease in October 1975		14047	Office Rentals	14047
A5675	28	05	1974	Documents	Letters Out	The Registrar, Companies Office, PO Box 4567, Melbourne, 3001	lodging copy audited accounts for year ending 30th April 1974.		14047	Accounts	14047
A5676	16	04	1974	Documents	Letters Out	The Commission of Land Tax, Land Tax Office, 436 Lonsdale St., Melbourne 3000	advising that ownership property rear 123-125 Sturt St., Ballarat is 100% owner occupied and property 113-121 Sturt St., Ballarat is 40% owner occupied, balance 60% by small Cinema, Victoria Club Rooms and lock up shop, nett annual value of which is unknown.		14047	Letters Out	14047
A5677	30	04	1976	Documents	Records	Ballarat Mechanics' Institute	Annual Report of the Committee and Financial Statement for year ending 30th April 1976		14047	Reports	14047
A5678				Documents	Plans & Drawings	Johns & Waygood Ltd, Engineers, S. Melbourne	Drawing of 'Car for Passenger Lift' Scale 1" = 1 Foot.		14047	Fixtures & Fittings	14047
A5679				Documents	Plans & Drawings	Edmiston & O'Neill, Electrical Engineers, 4 Somerset Place, Melbourne	Scale drawing of Passenger Lift showing arrangement of Safety-Grips etc		14047	Fixtures & Fittings	14047
A5680				Documents	Plans & Drawings		Design for Lift Car in Leaded Glass		14047	Fixtures & Fittings	14047
A5681				Documents	Plans & Drawings		Design for sliding door to Match Car		14047	Fixtures & Fittings	14047
A5682	13	05	1915	Documents	Letters In	Edmiston & O'Neill, Electrical Engineers & Contractors, 4 Somerset Place, Melbourne	Providing quote and specifications for one electric lift to carry a load of 1100 lbs at a cost of $485		14047	Quote/Tender	14047
A5683		5	1915	Documents	Envelopes	Stamped Envelope - C. Weymouth Pty. Ltd., Electrical Engineers Neptune St, Richmond, Melbourne	Stamped,envelope addressed to Messrs Clegg & Miller, Architects, Lydiard St, Ballarat		14047	Fixtures & Fittings	14047
A5684				Documents	Plans & Drawings	Edmiston & O'Neill	Specification drawing of Passenger Lift		14047	Fixtures & Fittings	14047
A5685		5	1915	Documents	Envelopes	Stamped Envelope - addressed to the Librarian	Stamped Envelope - addressed to the Librarian		14047	Library	14047
A5686	06	05	1915	Documents	Letters In	Chas Merry, Chief Inspector of Factories, Spring St, Melbourne	Enclosing copy of regulations relating to proposed Lift		14047	Fixtures & Fittings	14047
A5687				Documents	Pamphlets (Brochures)	W. S. Smart, representing Hodder & Stoughton Ltd, Box 2217, G.P.O. Sydney	Flyer advertising "Tappan's Burro" , Zane Grey's Book of Stories and order form		14047	Library	14047
A5688	06	11	1923	Documents	Memorandum	J. A. Reynolds, 28 Sturt St, Ballarat	Quote for stripping wallpaper from water damaged wall, and re-papering		14047	Quote/Tender	14047
A5689				Documents	Plans & Drawings	Edmiston & O'Neill	Photos of sixteen different electric passenger lifts.		14047	Fixtures & Fittings	14047
A5690	17	08	1923	Documents	Plans & Drawings	Johns & Waygood Ltd, Engineers, S. Melbourne	Proposed 10cwt Automatic Electric Passenger Elevator		14047	Fixtures & Fittings	14047
A5691				Documents	Plans & Drawings	Edmiston & O'Neill	Photos of four electric lifts.		14047	Fixtures & Fittings	14047
A5692				Documents	Plans & Drawings	Edmiston & O'Neill	Photos of three electric lifts.		14047	Fixtures & Fittings	14047
A5693				Documents	Envelopes	Johns & Waygood Ltd, Engineers, City Road, South Melbourne	Stamped addressed envelope		14047	Fixtures & Fittings	14047
A5694	20	08	1934	Documents	Letters In	J.H. Brown & Son, Builders & Contractors, 107 Doveton Street Sth, and 503 Dana Street. Ballarat.	letter quoting for enclosing lift well according to regulations for the cost of 125 pounds, no plans to be provided.		14047	Buildings	14047
A5695	19	08	1913	Documents	Regulations	Government Printer, Melbourne.	Printed copy of Lift Regulations.		14047	Fixtures & Fittings	14047
A5696	09	04	1915	Documents	Letters In	E.F. Greenwood, Australian Metal Company Limited, 172-176 William Street, Melbourne.	letter advising of visit to Ballarat on the 10th inst; will call on Mr. Batten at 11.00am re the matter of the proposed lift.		14047	Fixtures & Fittings	14047
A5697	20	08	1913	Documents	Letters In	Rev. A. Tress, Church of England Men's Society, Cathedral Buildidngs, Melbourne.	letter advising their electrical lift is working well, cost about 900 pounds, if you go for a good firm like Johns & Waygood who is attentive and thorough, they are apt to be less troublesome, and as to maintenance cannot speak just yet, if you go for the best you are safe.		14047	Fixtures & Fittings	14047
A5698	08	05	1915	Documents	Letters In	R. Stewart Murray, Secretary, Church of England Men's Society, Cathedral Buildings, Melbourne.	replying to letter dated 26th ult; re Automatic Press Button Elevator, we have found the one in our building to be satisfactory except of the fastening of the door which are often hard to open; we have been told this will be overcome by a better new device. The cost of upkeep is 20 pounds p.a. including electric light.		14047	Fixtures & Fittings	14047
A5699	21	04	1915	Documents	Letters In	Australian Metal Company Limited, 172-176 William Street, Melbourne.	letter enclosing Reference List which was omitted when forwarding tender for passenger lift.		14047	Quote/Tender	14047
A5700	02	06	1934	Documents	Letters In	Waygood-Otis [Aust] Pty. Limited, Lift Makers, 80 Queen's Bridge Street, Melbourne. S.C.4.	letter acknowledging reading in the "Age" of the consideration by BMI being given to the installation of a electrical passenger lift and could the offering of our services for the preparation of any information you might require be considered.		14047	Fixtures & Fittings	14047
A5701	23	06	1934	Documents	Letters Out	Victorian Manager, Waygood-Otis [Aust] Pty. Ltd., 80 Queen's Bridge, Melbourne, S.C.4.	your letter of the 2nd inst. addressed to the Town Clerk, Ballarat has been referred to me for attention; your offer to furnish information concerning electric passenger lifts will be considered at the next meeting of my Committee on the 16th.		14047	Fixtures & Fittings	14047
A5702	26	07	1934	Documents	Letters Out	Victorian Manager, Waygood-Otis [Aust] Pty. Ltd., Melbourne, S.C.4.	Re your letter of 2nd June last, my Committeee has decided to accept your offer to supply particulars concerning an electrical passenger lift for the BMI with prejudice to its right to call for tenders if desired. I will call at your office on Monday next, 30th inst., at 2.30pm. to go further into the matter with you.		14047	Fixtures & Fittings	14047
A5703	28	07	1934	Documents	Letters In	Waygood-Otis [Aust] Pty. Limited, 80 Queens Bridge Street, Melbourne. S.C.4.	letter acknowleding receipt of letter of 26th inst., for which we thank you, and we will be pleased to receive you at our ffoce at 2.30pm, without obligation we will be pleased to give you any information you require regarding the proposed lift.		14047	Fixtures & Fittings	14047
A5704	22	08	1934	Documents	Letters Out	The Victorian Manager, Waygood-Otis [Aust] Pty. Ltd., 80 Queen's Bridge Street, Melbourne. S.C.4.	letter acknowleding receipt of quotation for a passenger lift was received at a meeting of the Committee held last evening, and the question was deferred to a special meeting to be held next Monday. One of the arguments raised was the cost of maintenance, as an alternative it was decided to get an estimate from our Architect as to the cost of transferring the library to the ground floor; could you furnish approximate cost of maintenance of proposed lift, the rate for one unit of power here is 21/2d for the first 500 units. J.H. Brown, Builder, has offered to carry out the necessary alterations for 125 pounds. Are lifts usually installed without the supervision of an Architect? if so, what check is there for the work being faithfully carried out accoding to all regulations? Mr. Brown got in touch with the Inspector of Factories and the local municipal authorities before submitting his estimate.		14047	Fixtures & Fittings	14047
A5705	14	08	1934	Documents	Tenders	Waygood-Otis [Aust] Pty. Limited, 80 Queen's Bridge Street, Melbourne. S.C.4.	Bound Copy of Quotation for Electric Passenger Lift - with associated measurements, drawings and photographs.		14047	Fixtures & Fittings	14047
A5706				Documents	Plans & Drawings	Australian Metal Company Limited	Drawing of 'Proposed Lift Layout' for Mechanics' Institute, Ballarat. Scale 3/4 inch = 1 Foot.		14047	Fixtures & Fittings	14047
A5707	17	05	1915	Documents	Tenders	Johns & Waygood Limited, Structural & General Engineers, City Road (Corner Cecil Street), South Melbourne.	Tender for : 'One full Automatic Push Button Controlled Electric Passenger Lift' . To: Messrs Clegg & Morrow, Architects, Ballarat. For: The Ballarat Mechanics' Institute, Ballarat. Costs quoted 727 pounds.		14047	Fixtures & Fittings	14047
A5708	17	05	1915	Documents	Specifications	Johns & Waygood Limited, Hydraulic & General Engineers, City Road (Corner of Cecil Street), South Melbourne.	Specification of : "One full Automatic Push Button Controlled Electric Passenger Lift, for the Ballarat Mechanics' Institute". Messrs Clegg & Morrow, Architects.		14047	Fixtures & Fittings	14047
A5709	17	05	1915	Documents	Tenders	Johns & Waygood Limited, City Road, South Melbourne.	Telegram to Clegg & Morrow, Lydiard Street, Ballarat. Lift six hundred eightythree pounds enclosures and housing for Motor fortyfive pounds approximately extra.		14047	Fixtures & Fittings	14047
A5710				Documents	Letters In	Johns & Waygood Limited, City Road, South Melbourne	Copy of second page of a letter to Messrs Clegg & Morrow re Passenger Lift for Ballarat Mechanics' Institute.		14047	Fixtures & Fittings	14047
A5711	10	11	1923	Documents	Specifications	Clements Langford Builder Pty Ltd., 275 Bridge Road, Richmond	Reply to BMI letter of 7 inst., giving capacity of passenger lifts that serve the Stock Exchange.		14047	Fixtures & Fittings	14047
A5712	17	08	1923	Documents	Letters In	Johns & Waygood Limited, Engineers, City Road & Cecil Street, South Melbourne	Reply to BMI letter of 15th inst., regarding quote for 'Electric Passenger Lift'. Note that proposed lift would have entrances on two sides which without attendant is practically unworkable and suggest BMI consider arrangement shown on accompanying blueprint.		14047	Fixtures & Fittings	14047
A5713	27	08	1923	Documents	Letters In	Johns & Waygood Limited, Engineers, City Road & Cecil Street, South Melbourne.	re Electric Lift. Suggestion that BMI seek advice from City Surveyor or local building authority with reference to proposed doorway on landing.		14047	Fixtures & Fittings	14047
A5714	25	10	1923	Documents	Letters In	Johns & Waygood Limited, Engineers, city Road & Cecil Street, South Melbourne.	Proposed Passenger Lift: Specification No. 1054, for the sum of 1,448 pounds net.		14047	Fixtures & Fittings	14047
A5715	25	10	1923	Documents	Specifications	Johns & Waygood Limited, Engineers, City Road 7 Cecil Street, South Melbourne	Specification No: 1054 of : "10 cwt. Automatic Electric Passenger Lift for the Mechanics' Institute, Sturt Street, Ballarat".		14047	Fixtures & Fittings	14047
A5716	16	07	1930	Documents	Letters In	Johns & Waygood Limited, Engineers, City Road & Cecil Street, South Melbourne	Response to visit from BMI representatives, submission of approximate proposal in connection with the installation of Electric Passenger Lift in BMI Institute building. Approximte price for the lift: 1,178 pounds.		14047	Fixtures & Fittings	14047
A5717				Documents	Reports	Australian Metal Company	A.E.C. Lift Requirements - Reference List. List of companies with Electric Passenger Lifts installed giving details of capacity, size of motor, speed etc.		14047	Fixtures & Fittings	14047
A5718		09	1939	Documents	Membership Records	Ballarat Mechanics' Institute Membership Roll Diary	Additions to Membership Roll September 13, 1939 to August 9, 1949.		14047	Membership	14047
A5719				Documents	Statement	National Bank Statements for BMI	from October 29, 1955 to October 31, 1962.		14047	Accounts	14047
A5720				Books	Library Records	Ballarat Mechanics' Institute Account Book	recording Books, [duplicate] and Books, [replacing copies in use].		14047	Book damage	14047
A5721	31	12	1953	Documents	Notice	Department of Trade and Customs, Commonwealth of Australia, 400 Flinders Street, Melbourne.	Receipt No. 006 with Reference No. N12382 advising the BMI that a copy of "The Time of Indifference" by Alberto Moravia has been removed from this parcel for the purpose of review by the Department.		14047	Books	14047
A5722				Documents	Notices	Ballarat Mechanics' Institute	BMI draft [two] copies of advertising for new membership "Idle Moment Pleasures in Mechanics' Library Smoke Rooms" and "Save Money on Your Reading, Mechanics' Library 26,000 Vols - Sturt St".		14047	Advertisement	14047
A5723				Documents	Notes	Ballarat Mechanics' Institute	BMI handwritten sketch of proposed advertisement "Much Talked About Books - the books that the world has most talked about are at the Mechanics' Library in this building".		14047	Advertisement	14047
A5724	06	11	1941	Documents	Letters Out	Officer in Charge, Customs & Excise Office, Parcel Post Section, G.P.O. Melbourne. C.1.	Ref. No. N4899 - in replying to your letter of the 3rd, am enclosing in sixtuplicate Import Licence forms in connection with the importation of a copy of the book "Turkey" by E. Lengyel, of New York.		14047	Books	14047
A5725				Documents	Notes	Ballarat Mechanics' Institute	handwritten note "keep buff coloured card until after you get import licence".		14047	Books	14047
A5726	17	06	1941	Documents	Invoices	J.L. Kennedy, Collector of Customs, Customs and Excise Office, Flinders Street, Melbourne.	letter asking for completion of attached forms to be returned to this Office so a licence can be issued to permit importation of the book "Stories to Read at Christmas" by Elsie Singmaster, U.S.A.		14047	Books	14047
A5727	19	06	1941	Documents	Letters Out	To Collector of Customs, Melbourne.	letter returning forms as requested in your letter of 17th inst., with not being able to procure the book in question, ordered from London, our Agents there have directed it to be posted direct to us from the American publisher, there may also be two or three similar books to be sent to us shortly from the U.S.A. in the same manner, but in no case will the value exceed two dollars.		14047	Books	14047
A5728	03	07	1941	Documents	Letters Out	The Supervisor, G.P.O., Melbourne.	Re Customs [Import Licensing] Regulations C&E 41/L4541 - am enclosing a copy of a licence issued by the Customs authorities in connection with the importation from the U.S.A. of a book titled "Stories to Read at Christmas" by E. Singwell. The buff coloured advice card was sent to you about the 19th June, 1941 and the local P.O. has advised us to write to you for the book,		14047	Books	14047
A5729	23	06	1941	Documents	Licence	Licensing Officer, Customs Victoria.	Licence - Application for a "C" Class Licence to Import Goods Listed in Category "C" for one book titled "Stories to Read at Christmas".		14047	Books	14047
A5730				Documents	Notes	BMI	three pages of handwritten notes of the "Collection of Photographs", with a collection of 17 original pencil and water colour drawings by E. Von Geurard, and a collection of 42 pencil sketches of life on the Goldfields, and a programme of Bachelors' Ball held at Baths Hotel on the 6th October,1859.		14047	Exhibitions & Displays	14047
A5731	--	--	----	Documents	Newspaper Items		Three small newspaper items relating to the BMI stuck to brown paper. One relates to the possibility of installing a lift, the second to an account of the attendance at the Annual Meeting and the third to a statement of finances.		14047	Reports	14047
A5732	03	07	1941	Documents	Newspaper Items		Newspaper article stuck to cardboard. Report of a visit to Ballarat of representatives of libraries and its conference with the Library Service Board. The conclusion was that Ballarat and district was well supplied with fiction, but it could be better served with reference and children's books.		14047	Library	14047
A5733	--	--	1953	Documents	Notes	Ballarat Mechanics' Institute	Fifteen page booklet listing the additions to the library during the year 1953 exclusive of reprints - accession numbers 31575 - 32306. (First page only scanned)		14047	Books	14047
A5734	--	10	1950	Documents	Notes	Ballarat Mechanics' Institute	List of subscriptions from 1950 to 1954. Prepared for the Finance Committee.		14047	Subscriptions	14047
A5735	28	10	1954	Documents	Newspaper Items	The Courier	Article cut from "The Courier" regarding a new Commonwelath loan announced by Prime Minister Menzies. Annotated for the Finance Committee meeting.		14047	Committees	14047
A5736	02	11	1954	Documents	Notice	Ballarat Mechanics' Institute	Agenda for the meeting of the Finance Committee.		14047	Meetings	14047
A5737	02	11	1954	Documents	Notes	Ballarat Mechanics' Institute	Notes prepared for the Finance Committee meeting about the Endowment Fund of Dr James Stewart.		14047	Donations	14047
A5738	28	02	1955	Documents	Notes	Ballarat Mechanics' Institute	Daily audit of numbers using the Reading Room. During the day the daily average was 12 and in the evening the daily average was 2. (Two pages)		14047	Reports	14047
A5739	02	12	1954	Documents	Pamphlets (Brochures)	Britannia Theatre	Pamphlet used for notes. Visit of Anton Dermota, Principal tenor with the Vienna State Opera, to the Britannia Theatre.		14047	Advertisement	14047
A5740	--	--	1953	Documents	Notes		Notes listing newspapers held by the BMI library, and their costs.		14047	Library	14047
A5741	--	--	1953	Documents	Notes		Notes listing Australian Periodicals held by the BMI library , and their costs.		14047	Library	14047
A5742	--	--	1953	Documents	Notes		Notes listing English Magazines held by the BMI library and the costs.		14047	Library	14047
A5743	--	--	1953	Documents	Notes		Notes listing American magazines held by the BMI library and the costs.		14047	Library	14047
A5744	--	--	1953	Documents	Inventories		Detailed inventory of Newspapers and weekly journals held in the BMI library		14047	Library	14047
A5745	--	--	1953	Documents	Inventories		Detailed inventory of Australian periodicals held by the BMI library.		14047	Library	14047
A5746	--	--	1953	Documents	Inventories		Detailed inventory of English periodicals held by the BMI library		14047	Library	14047
A5747	--	--	1953	Documents	Inventories		Detailed inventory of American periodicals held by the BMI library		14047	Library	14047
A5748	--	--	1950	Documents	Membership Records (unbound)		Booklet with full list of members and their subscription status for 1950		14047	Subscriptions	14047
A5749	--	--	1953	Documents	Membership Records (unbound)		Booklet with full list of members and their subscription status for 1954.		14047	Subscriptions	14047
A5750	30	04	1956	Documents	Reports	Ballarat Mechanics' Institute	97th Annual Report of Committee and Financial Statements for year ending 30/4/1956		14047	Accounts	14047
A5751	30	04	1956	Documents	Reports	Ballarat Mechanics' Institute	97th Annual Report and Statement of Receipts and Expenditure year ending 30th April 1956 with audit dated 4th May 1956		14047	Accounts	14047
A5752	30	04	1956	Documents	Statements	Ballarat Mechanics' Institute	Statement of Income and Expenditure for year ending 30th April 1956 with Audit dated 4th May 1956		14047	Accounts	14047
A5753	30	04	1957	Documents	Reports	Ballarat Mechanics' Institute	98TH Annual Report of Committee and Financial Statements for year ending 30th April 1957		14047	Accounts	14047
A5754	30	04	1957	Documents	Reports	Ballarat Mechanics' Institute	Statement of Receipts and Payments for year ending 30th April 1957		14047	Accounts	14047
A5755	30	04	1957	Documents	Statements	Ballarat Mechanics' Institute	Statement of Income and Expenditure for year ending 30th April 1957 with Audit dated 6th May 1957		14047	Accounts	14047
A5756	30	04	1957	Documents	Balance sheet	Ballarat Mechanics' Institute	Balance Sheet as at 30th April 1957 with Audit dated 6th May 1957		14047	Accounts	14047
A5757	30	04	1958	Documents	Statements	Ballarat Mechanics' Institute	Statement of Receipts and Payments dated 30th April 1958 with Audit dated 5th May 1958		14047	Accounts	14047
A5758	30	04	1958	Documents	Balance sheet	Ballarat Mechanics' Institute	Balance Sheet dated 30th April 1958 with Audit dated 5th May 1958		14047	Accounts	14047
A5759	30	04	1958	Documents	Statements	Ballarat Mechanics' Institute	Statement of Income and Expenditure for year dated 30th April 1958 with Audit dated 5th May 1958		14047	Accounts	14047
A5760	30	04	1959	Documents	Reports	Ballarat Mechanics' Intitute	100th Annual Report of Committee and Financial Statements for year ended 30th April 1959		14047	Accounts	14047
A5761	30	04	1960	Documents	Statements	Ballarat Mechanics' Institute	Statement of Income and Expenditure for year ending 30th April 1960 with audit undated		14047	Accounts	14047
A5762	30	04	1961	Documents	Reports	Ballarat Mechanics' Institute	Annual Report and Financial Statements for year ending 30th April 1961		14047	Accounts	14047
A5763	30	04	1961	Documents	Statements	Ballarat Mechanics' Institute	Statement of Income and Expenditure for year ending 30th April 1961		14047	Accounts	14047
A5764	30	04	1961	Documents	Balance sheet	Ballarat Mechanics' Institute	Balance Sheet as at 30th April 1961 with Audit dated 9th May 1961		14047	Accounts	14047
A5765	30	04	1961	Documents	Statements	Ballarat Mechanics' Institute	Statement of Income and Expenditure for year ending 30th April 1961		14047	Accounts	14047
A5766	30	04	1962	Documents	Statements	The Ballarat Mechanics' Institute	Statement of Income and Expenditure for year ending 30th April 1962		14047	Accounts	14047
A5767	30	04	1962	Documents	Balance sheet	The Ballarat Mechanics' Institute	Balance Sheet for year ending 30th April 1962		14047	Accounts	14047
A5768	30	04	1962	Documents	Statements	The Ballarat Mechanics' Institute	Statement of Income and Expenditure for year ending 30th April 1962		14047	Accounts	14047
A5769	30	04	1962	Documents	Balance sheet	The Ballarat Mechanics' Institute	Balance Sheet for year ending 30th April 1962 with Audit dated 9th May 1962		14047	Accounts	14047
A5770	30	04	1963	Documents	Statements	The Ballarat Mechanics' Institute	Statement of Income and Expenditure for year ending 30th April 1963. Audited		14047	Accounts	14047
A5771	30	04	1963	Documents	Balance sheet	The Ballarat Mechanics' Institute	Audited Balance Sheet for year ending 30th April 1963		14047	Accounts	14047
A5772	12	11	1963	Documents	Letters In	Robert Joshua and W. Lewis	reporting that halfyearly accounts ending 30th October 1963 are correct and in good order		14047	Accounts	14047
A5773	30	04	1963	Documents	Balance sheet	The Ballarat Mechanics' Institute	Audited Balance Sheet for year ending 30th April 1963		14047	Accounts	14047
A5774	30	04	1963	Documents	Statements	The Ballarat Mechanics' Institute	Audited Statement of Income and Expenditure year ending 30th April 1963		14047	Accounts	14047
A5775	13	05	1963	Documents	Reports	Robert Joshua and W. Lewis, Ballarat	reporting that books and accounts for year ending 30th April 1963 are correct and in good order		14047	Accounts	14047
A5776	30	04	1964	Documents	Statements	The Ballarat Mechanics' Institute	Statement of Income and Expenditure for year ending 30th April 1964		14047	Accounts	14047
A5777	3004	04	1964	Documents	Statements	The Ballarat Mechanics' Institute	Statement of Income and Expenditure for year ending 30th April 1964		14047	Accounts	14047
A5778	30	04	1964	Documents	Balance sheet	The Ballarat Mechanics' Institute	Trial Balance Sheet for year ending 30th April 1964		14047	Accounts	14047
A5779	30	04	1963	Documents	Statements	The Ballarat Mechanics' Institute	Statement of Income and Expenditure for year ending 30th April 1963		14047	Accounts	14047
A5780	01	05	1962	Documents	Balance sheet	The Ballarat Mechanics' Institute	Trial Balance sheet for 1st May 1962		14047	Accounts	14047
A5781	30	04	1965	Documents	Balance sheet	The Ballarat Mechanics' Institute	Trial Balance Sheet for year ending 30th April 1965		14047	Accounts	14047
A5782	30	04	1965	Documents	Reports	The Ballarat Mechanics' Institute	Statement Income & Expenditure year ending 30th Apruil 1965		14047	Accounts	14047
A5783	11	05	1964	Documents	Letters In	The Registrar, Commonwealth Government Registry of Inscribed Stock, 367 Collins Street Melbourne C!	requesting certificate setting out amount of Inscribed Stock in name of 'Ballaarat Mechanics Institute'		14047	Accounts	14047
A5784	13	05	1964	Documents	Reports	Robert Joshua and W. Lewis, Ballarat	reporting that audit completed for year ending 30th April 1964 and found correct		14047	Accounts	14047
A5785	11	05	1964	Documents	Reports	National Bank of Australasia Ltd., Ballarat Sturt & Doveton Streets, Ballarat	certifying balance stands at 4557 pounds 12/9d together with Commonwealth Treasury Bonds as at 30/4/1964 with face value of 900 pounds		14047	Accounts	14047
A5786	30	04	1964	Documents	Reports	The Ballarat Mechanics' Institute	Audited Statement of Income & Expenditure year ending 30th April 1964		14047	Accounts	14047
A5787	30	04	1964	Documents	Balance sheet	The Ballarat Mechanics' Institute	Audited Balance Sheet for year ending 30th April 1964		14047	Accounts	14047
A5788	30	04	1970	Documents	Reports	The Ballarat Mechanics' Institute	Audited Annual Report and Financial Statement for year ending 30th April 1970		14047	Accounts	14047
A5789	30	04	1964	Documents	Reports	The Ballarat Mechanics' Institute	Audited Annual Report of Committee and Financial Statements year ending 30th April 1964		14047	Accounts	14047
A5790	30	04	1965	Documents	Reports	The Ballarat Mechanics' Institute	106th Annual Report of Committee and Financial Statement year ending 30th April 1965		14047	Accounts	14047
A5791	30	04	1965	Documents	Reports		Statement of Income and Expenditure for year ending 30th April 1965		14047	Records	14047
A5792	30	04	1965	Documents	Reports		Audited Balance Sheet for year ending 30th April 1965		14047	Accounts	14047
A5793	30	04	1956	Documents	Reports	Ballaarat Mechanics' Institute	97th Annual Report and Financial Statements for year ending 30th April 1956		14047	Accounts	14047
A5794	30	04	1957	Documents	Reports	Ballaarat Mechanics' Institute	Audited balance Sheet year ending 30th April 1957		14047	Accounts	14047
A5795	10	05	1965	Documents	Reports	National Bank of Australasia Ltd., Sturt & Doveton Streets, Ballarat.	certifying credit balance as at 30th April 1965 at 3690 pounds 16/9 and ACT Bonds as at 30/4/1965 face value of 2900 pounds		14047	Accounts	14047
A5796	30	04	1965	Documents	Reports	The Ballarat Mechanics' Institute	The Ballarat Mechanics' Institute - Statement of Income and Expenditure for the Year ended 30 April 1965.		14047	Accounts	14047
A5797	30	04	1965	Documents	Reports	The Ballarat Mechanics' Institute	The Ballarat Mechanics Institute - Balance Sheet as at 30 April 1965.		14047	Accounts	14047
A5798	30	04	1952	Documents	Reports	Ballaarat Mechanics' Institute	Ballaarat Mechanics' Institute Ninety-third Annual Report of Committee and Financial Statements for the Year ended 30 April 1952.		14047	Accounts	14047
A5799	30	04	1953	Documents	Reports	Ballaarat Mechanics' Institute	Ballaarat Mechanics' Institute Ninety-fourth Annual Report of Committee and Financial Statements for the Year ended 30 April 1953.		14047	Accounts	14047
A5800	30	04	1959	Documents	Reports	Ballarat Mechanics' Institute	The Ballarat Mechanics' Institute Hundredth Annual Report of Committee and Financial Statements for the Year ended 30 April 1959.		14047	Accounts	14047
A5801	30	04	1957	Documents	Statements	The Ballarat Mechanics' Institute	The Ballarat Mechanics' Institute - Statement of Income and Expenditure For the Year ended 30 April 1957. Typewritten Report		14047	Accounts	14047
A5802	30	04	1957	Documents	Balance sheet	Ballarat Mechanics' Institute	The Ballarat Mechanics' Institute - Ballance Sheet as at 30 April 1957. Typewritten report		14047	Accounts	14047
A5803	30	04	1966	Documents	Reports		Trial Balance Sheets at 30 April 1966.		14047	Accounts	14047
A5804	30	04	1966	Documents	Statements	The Ballarat Mechanics' Institute	Statement of Income and Expenditure for the Year ended 30 April 1966.		14047	Accounts	14047
A5805	30	04	1966	Documents	Balance sheet	The Ballarat Mechanics' Institute	Balance Sheet as at 30 April 1966.		14047	Accounts	14047
A5806	30	04	1967	Documents	Statements	The Ballarat Mechanics' Institute	Statement of Income and Expenditure for the Year ended 30 April 1967.		14047	Accounts	14047
A5807	30	04	1967	Documents	Balance sheet	The Ballarat Mechanics' Institute	Balance Sheet as at 30 April 1967.		14047	Accounts	14047
A5808	30	04	1967	Documents	Records	The Ballaarat Mechanics' Institute (Library and Reading Rooms)	The Ballaarat Mechanics' Institute (Library and Reading Rooms) - 30 April 1967. Subscriptions in Advance $274.90. List of Sundry Creditors for Books, Auditors Fees, Printing & Stationery, Repairs, Furniture and Fittings.		14047	Accounts	14047
A5809	30	04	1967	Documents	Statements	The Ballarat Mechanics' Institute	Statement of Income and Expenditure for the Year ended 30 April 1967, and Balance Sheet as at 30 April 1967.		14047	Accounts	14047
A5810	30	04	1968	Documents	Statements	The Ballarat Mechanics' Institute	Statement of Income and Expenditure for the Year ended 30 April 1968.		14047	Accounts	14047
A5811	30	04	1968	Documents	Balance sheet	The Ballarat Mechanics' Institute	Balance Sheet as at 30 April 1968.		14047	Accounts	14047
A5812	30	04	1969	Documents	Records	The Ballarat Mechanics' Institute (Library and Reading Rooms)	Outstanding Accounts (Sundry Creditors). Appended to the Annual Statement.		14047	Accounts	14047
A5813	30	04	1969	Documents	Statements	The Ballarat Mechanics' Institute	Handwritten Statement of Income and Expenditure for the year ended 30th April 1969, including balance sheet. Two copies - one headed PRIVATE and one headed PRINTED.		14047	Accounts	14047
A5814	12	05	1969	Documents	Letters In	The National Bank of Australiasia Limited, Sturt & Doveton Sts, Ballarat	Notification of credit of the current account to be $1534.86.		14047	Accounts	14047
A5815	30	04	1969	Documents	Statements	The Ballarat Mechanics' Institute	Statement of income and expenditure for the year ended 30th April, 1969. Typewritten report signed by Robert Joshua and W. R. H. Lewis, auditors. Two copies.		14047	Accounts	14047
A5816	30	04	1969	Documents	Balance sheet	The Ballarat Mechanics' Institute	Balance sheet as at 30th April, 1969. Typewritten sheet audited by Robert Joshua and W. R. H. Lewis.		14047	Accounts	14047
A5817	30	04	1969	Documents	Balance sheet	The Ballarat Mechanics' Institute	Private Balance sheet for the year ended 30th April, 1969. Typewritten sheet, signed by W. R. H. Lewis, auditor and S. Hooper, Hon Secretary.		14047	Accounts	14047
A5818	01	05	1970	Documents	Balance sheet	The Mechanics' Institute	Trial Balance sheet dated 30th April 1970 - pencil copy		14047	Accounts	14047
A5819	30	04	1970	Documents	Statements	The Ballarat Mechanics' Institute	Handwritten Statement of Income and Expenditure and Balance Sheet for the year ending 30th April 1970. Two copies headed PRIVATE and PRINTED.		14047	Accounts	14047
A5820	01	05	1971	Documents	Balance sheet	The Ballarat Mechanics' Institute	Pencil written Trial Balance sheet dated 1st May 1971. Two sided.		14047	Accounts	14047
A5821	30	04	1971	Documents	Statements	The Ballarat Mechanics' Institute	Handwritten Statement of Income and Expenditure and Balance sheet for the year ending 30th April, 1971. Two copies one marked PRINTED and one marked PRIVATE		14047	Accounts	14047
A5822	30	04	1971	Documents	Balance sheet	The Ballarat Mechanics' Institute	Private Balance Sheet for the year ended 30th April, 1971, signed by W. R. H. Lewis and Bruce A. Thomas, auditors and S. Hooper, Hon Secretary. Two copies		14047	Accounts	14047
A5823	30	04	1972	Documents	Balance sheet	The Ballarat Mechanics' Institute	Pencil written Trial Balance dated 30th april, 1972		14047	Accounts	14047
A5824	30	04	1972	Documents	Statements	The Ballarat Mechanics' Institute	Handwritten Statement of Income and Expenditure and Balance sheet for the year ended 30th April 1972. Two copies headed PRIVATE and PRINTED.		14047	Accounts	14047
A5825	30	04	1972	Documents	Balance sheet	The Ballarat Mechanics' Institute	Private Balance Sheet for the year ended 30th April, 1972. Typewritten and stamped by auditors and signed by S. Hooper, Hon Secretary. Two copies.		14047	Accounts	14047
A5826	30	04	1973	Documents	Balance sheet	The Ballarat Mechanics' Institute	Private Balance Sheet for the year ended 30th April 1973. Three copies signed by auditors Bruce A. Thomas and W. R. Lewis and S. Hooper, Hon Secretary.		14047	Accounts	14047
A5827	30	04	1973	Documents	Balance sheet	The Ballarat Mechanics' Institute	Pencil written Trial Balance dated 30th April 1973		14047	Accounts	14047
A5828	30	04	1973	Documents	Statements	The Ballarat Mechanics' Institute	Handwritten Statement of Income and Expenditure and Balance sheet for the year ended 30th April 1973. Two copies marked PRIVATE and PRINTED.		14047	Accounts	14047
A5829	17	05	1974	Documents	Letters In	Lewis and Thomas, Auditors	Statement that books and accounts for the year edning 30th April 1974 were in good order.		14047	Accounts	14047
A5830	30	04	1977	Documents	Balance sheet	The Ballarat Mechanics' Institute	Pencil written Trial balance dated 30th April 1977.		14047	Accounts	14047
A5831	30	04	1977	Documents	Statements	The Ballarat Mechanics' Institute	Handwritten Profit and Loss statement and Balance sheet for the year ended 30th April 1977. Two copies headed PRIVATE and PRINTED.		14047	Accounts	14047
A5832	30	04	1979	Documents	Statements	The Ballarat Mechanics' Institute	Handwritten Profit and Loss statement and Balance Sheet for the year ended 30th April 1979. Two copies headed PRIVATE and PRINTED.		14047	Accounts	14047
A5833	30	04	1979	Documents	Statement	The Ballarat Mechanics Institute	Profit and Loss Statement for the year ended 30th April, 1979 is $80,968.25 [original and one carbon copy]		14047	Accounts	14047
A5834	30	04	1982	Documents	Statement	The Ballarat Mechanics Institute	handwritten copy of Profit and Loss Statement for the year ended 30th April, 1982 is $81,488.27 [original marked "Printed" and a copy marked "Private"]		14047	Accounts	14047
A5835	30	04	1982	Documents	Statement	The Ballarat Mechanics Institute	pencil handwritten copy of Trail Balance for the 30th April, 1982 is $98,071.80, and handwritten on back of page is the Trail Balance for the 1st May, 1982 of $81,488.27.		14047	Accounts	14047
A5836	30	04	1984	Documents	Statement	Ballarat Mechanics' Institute	SIX copies of the Annual Report of the Committee and Financial Statement for the year ended 30th April, 1984 is $96,096.66.		14047	Accounts	14047
A5837	30	04	1978	Documents	Statement	The Ballarat Mechanics' Institute	Annual Report of the Committee and Financial Statement for the year ended 30th April, 1978 is $79,751.05.		14047	Reports	14047
A5838	30	04	1976	Documents	Statement	The Ballarat Mechanics' Institute	Statement of Committee for the year ended 30th April, 1976 - incomplete		14047	Accounts	14047
A5839	30	04	1974	Documents	Statement	The Ballarat Mechanics' Institute	Profit and Loss Statement for the year ended 30th April, 1974 is $76,131.58 - original with two copies plus two copies marked PRIVATE and PRINTED for $9,964.48.		14047	Accounts	14047
A5840				Documents	Notes	Ballarat Mechanics' Institute	handwritten note discussing cost of Lift is 1295 pounds supplied by Edmondston & O'Neill, Elevator shaft is 1430 pounds [lowest tender 1288 pounds highest 2600 pounds] note goes to discuss increase in rent from Art Gallery by 50%, lift commences running on Monday 14th July and employing an attendant between 9am-5pm at 4 pounds ten shillings per week.		14047	Fixtures & Fittings	14047
A5841	22	09	1986	Documents	Records	Ballarat Mechanics' Institute	Monthly Meeting of Committee Monday 22nd September, 1986 - Agenda.		14047	Committees	14047
A5842				Documents	Notes		handwritten notes and drawing discussing Sovereign Hill, drawing of panning dish and Poppethead, gold discovered in Bunninyong 8th August, 1851 and a horse turning the drum.		14047		14047
A5843				Signs	Letters In	ACSA - Accident Compensation Settling Agency Pty. Ltd. - Workcare, 447 Little Collins Street, Melbourne, 3000.	letter advising that under the new Government Workcare System ACSA Pty. Ltd. has been nominated as BMI's Claims Settling Agent by the Accident Compensation Commission [ACC].		14047	Accounts	14047
A5844	14	05	1986	Documents	Statements	Angus & Robertson Bookshops, P.O. Box 82A, Melbourne. 3001	Monthly Statement for March, 1986 and Receipt May, 1986 for $146.24.		14047	Accounts	14047
A5845		01	1986	Documents	Statements	Badlan Library Suppliers, 33 Patterson Road, Moorabbin, Vic. 3189	Statement for the period ending January, 1986.		14047	Accounts	14047
A5846		02	1986	Documents	Statement	Badlan Library Suppliers, 33 Patterson Road, Moorabbin, Vic. 3189	Statement for period ending February, 1986.		14047	Accounts	14047
A5847	13	01	1986	Documents	Invoices	Badlan Library Suppliers, 33 Patterson Road, Moorabbin, Vic. 3189	Invoice 20162 and 20163.		14047	Accounts	14047
A5848		09	1985	Documents	Invoices	Badlan Library Suppliers, 33 Patterson Road, Moorabbin, 3189.	Statement and Invoice 19402 attached.		14047	Accounts	14047
A5849		08	1985	Documents	Invoices	Badlan Library Suppliers, 33 Patterson Road, Moorabbin, 3189.	Statement and Invoice 19252.		14047	Accounts	14047
A5850		06	1985	Documents	Invoices	Badlan Library Suppliers, 33 Patterson Road, Moorabbin, 3189.	Statement and Invoices 18873 & 4.		14047	Accounts	14047
A5851	14	11	1934	Documents	Letters In	J. Allan, Minister of Agriculture, Department of Agriculture, Melbourne	Report to Libraries on silverfish problem as prepared by Parliamentary Library which suggests use of hydrocyanic acid gas and list of several firms capable of carrying out fumigation together with newspaper report		14047	Library	14047
A5852	18	06	1939	Documents	Reports	Kenneth Binns, Canberra	Report on trial test for eradication of silverfish in Libraries		14047	Library	14047
A5853	15	07	1936	Documents	Letters In	Commercial Union Assurance Co. Ltd., Victorian branch, Cnr. Lydiard & Sturt Streets, Ballarat.	advising that sound pictures will not increase Insurance rate but exhibition of animated pictures will invalidate insurance.		14047	Britannia	14047
A5854	20	03	1936	Documents	Letters In	Charles Sewell & Co., 47 Claremont Street, South Yarra	setting out instructions for repair of folding door.		14047	Buildings	14047
A5855	07	01	1936	Documents	Letters In	Charles Sewell & Co., 47 Claremont Street, South Yarra.	quote costs for supply of two automatic hinged or sliding doors		14047	Quote/Tender	14047
A5856	19	08	1937	Documents	Tenders	Alliance Assurance Co,. Ltd., Melbourne	insurance quotation previously sent applied to whole of premises and advising that premium due on particular sections will be forwarded.		14047	Insurance	14047
A5857	09	09	1937	Documents	Memorandum	Ballarat Mechanics Institute	explaining Clause 10 of Agreement with Lessees in relation to insurance.		14047	Insurance	14047
A5858				Documents	Notes		Notes setting out details of Public Risk Insurance.		14047	Insurance	14047
A5859	04	12	1930	Documents	Letters Out	Mr. A. B. Foxcroft, Public Library, Melbourne.	response to their letter of 2nd inst., giving details of insurance cover for contents, furniture, books etc.		14047	Insurance	14047
A5860	02	12	1930	Documents	Letters In	Mr. A. B. Foxcroft, Public Library, Melbourne.	requesting details of insurance cover.		14047	Insurance	14047
A5861	24	12	1930	Documents	Letters In	Mr. A. B. Foxcroft, Public Library, Melbourne.	advising that books and newspapers be insured for 1,250 pounds, furniture and fittings to be separate item and giving approximate value of Library contents. (2 pages)		14047	Insurance	14047
A5862	31	12	1930	Documents	Letters In	Mr. A. B. Foxcroft, Public Library, Melbourne.	detailing insurance value of various category of books		14047	Insurance	14047
A5863	14	11	1947	Documents	Memorandum	Commercial Union, Melbourne	giving details for property damage insurance.		14047	Insurance	14047
A5864	27	01	1932	Documents	Pamphlets (Brochures)	G. G. Sinclair, Secretary, Country Fire Brigades Board	Circular - List of charges for annual testing and recharging hand chemical fire extinguishers.		14047	Accounts	14047
A5865	19	02	1932	Documents	Letters In	G. A. Laurens, Secretary, Ballarat City Fire Brigade, Sturt Street, Ballarat.	advising that communication with Country Fire Brigades Board be sought for costs for supervision of fire extinguishers etc.		14047	Accounts	14047
A5866	04	03	1932	Documents	Letters In	Country Fire Brigades Board Victoria, Colonial Mutual Chambers, Market Street, Melbourne C1	enclosing scale of charges for supervision of private Fire appliances and form of Agreement for signature.		14047	Accounts	14047
A5867				Documents	Memorandum	The Liverpool & London and Globe Insurance Co., 62 Pitt Street, Sydney.	Proposal for Public Liability Insurance.		14047	Insurance	14047
A5868		07	1912	Documents	Books/Booklet	City of Ballarat Free Library and Reading Room, Camp Street, Ballarat.	Booklet covering Rules of City of Ballarat Free Library and Reading Rooms.		14047	Constitution (Rules)	14047
A5869				Documents	Pamphlets (Brochures)	The Australasian Institute of Secretaries Inc. Victorian Division	Regulations of Library at Ballarat.		14047	Constitution (Rules)	14047
A5870	09	09	1936	Documents	Newspaper Items	The Herald Newspaper	Review of American Library System by A. E. McMicken, City Librarian, Prahran.		14047	Library	14047
A5871	24	09	1936	Documents	Newspaper Items	The Herald, Melbourne.	review by A. E. McMicken, Prahran City Librarian of development of Libraries in London.		14047	Library	14047
A5872				Documents	Newspaper Items	Professor W. A. Osborne	newspaper cutting recording speech made by Professor W. A. Osborne to Library Association		14047	Library	14047
A5873				Documents	Notes		details for co-operation between Libraries.		14047	Library	14047
A5874				Documents	Regulations	Library Association of Victoria	draft of amended Rules		14047	Library	14047
A5875				Documents	Notes		Handwritten proposed rules for co-operation between Libraries.		14047	Library	14047
A5876	20	11	1939	Documents	Letters In	Joan Bedford, Secretary, Country Libraries Committee, Kyancutta, South Australia.	requesting information on literature, reports, circulars etc. held by Institute.		14047	Library	14047
A5877				Documents	Reports	The Ballaarat Mechanics' Institute	General Report on Mechanics Institute		14047	Records	14047
A5878	2	5	1945	Documents	Reports	Minutes of Conference held at Mechanics' Institute	Minutes of Conference on 2.5.1945 called to consider report of the Library Service Board as it relates to local libraries		14047	Records	14047
A5879	19	6	1941	Documents	Reports	Minutes of Council Meeting of Mechanics' Institute	Includes discussion on role of the Library Service Board . Minutes of meeting 19 June 1941		14047	Records	14047
A5880	19	6	1941	Documents	Notices	Questionnaire for Meeting (2 copies)	Questionnaire regarding library facilities in Ballarat		14047	Meetings	14047
A5881	14	8	1941	Documents	Reports	Minutes of Conference held at Mechanics' Institute	Meeting called to consider adequacy of Library facilities in Ballarat. Minutes 14 August 1941		14047	Records	14047
A5882				Documents	Notices	List of Persons to whom Circulars have been sent	More correctly list of organisations to whom circulars have been sent		14047	Advertisement	14047
A5883	11	7	1941	Documents	Letters In	Library Service Board, C/- Public Library Melbourne	regarding a Public Inquiry into library matters		14047	Meetings	14047
A5884	22	8	1951	Documents	Invoices	The Bendigo Advertiser , 29 Pall Mall, Bendigo	Advising increase insubscription rates		14047	Accounts	14047
A5885	28	1		Documents	Letters In	J. A. Feely, Chief Librarian, Public Library of Victoria, Melbourne C1.	Thanking the Institute for its offer of files of "The Ballarat Star" and "The Courier" from 1870 to 1927 and declining on the grounds that these papers were already held		14047	Donations	14047
A5886	22	09	1953	Documents	Letters Out	Mr E.E. Tiley, Raglan	enclosing cheque for 14 pounds 5 shillings in payment of account.		14047	Accounts	14047
A5887	12	2	1947	Documents	Letters Out	The Managing Director, The Ballarat Courier Pty Ltd., Ballarat	Thanking The Courier for its offer of files of "The Ballarat Star" from 1858 to 1923 and accepting only thirty files of these papers. The remainder were declined on the grounds that copies were already held.		14047	Donations	14047
A5888	20	11	1942	Documents	Letters Out	Mr. Eustace Summers, Christian Science Monitor, 46 Pitt St, Sydney	Advising appreciation of complementary copy of Christian Science Monitor, and stating that American troops had been using the Institute's facilities on invitation. It was suggested that a photo taken on one such an occasion, of a corner of the reading rooms showing Australian and Amercian troops reading at the tables, would perhaps be suitable for publishing in the "Monitor"		14047	Advertisement	14047
A5889	14	02	1933	Documents	Letters In	W.R. Rolph & Sons Pty Ltd., The Examiner & Weekly Courier, 71-75 Paterson Street, Launceston, Tasmania	Information regarding supply of the Daily (The Examiner) which includes complimentary copy of 'The Weekly Courier', and sample copies forwarded.		14047	Quote/Tender	14047
A5890	24	10	1939	Documents	Letters Out	The Proprietors, Daylesford Advocate, Daylesford	Request for receipt for the 4 shillings 6 pence postal note forwarded in payment of subscription to "Advocate".		14047	Receipt	14047
A5891	31	10	1939	Documents	Letters In	The Castlemaine Mail Pty Ltd, 107 Mostyn Street, Castlemaine	Receipt for 15 shillings payment of year's subscription to "The Mail".		14047	Receipt	14047
A5892	23	07	1940	Documents	Letters In	Circulation Manager, Advertiser Newspapers Limited, Adelaide	Details of prepaid subscription rates to "The Advertiser" and "The Chronicle".		14047	Subscriptions	14047
A5893	05	08	1940	Documents	Letters Out	The Circulating Manager, Davies Bros Ltd., The Mercury" Hobart	Referring to their letter of 31st July, and accepting their offer of their newspaper at half-rates.		14047	Accounts	14047
A5894	09	07	1940	Documents	Letters Out	The Manager, Adelaide Advertiser, Adelaide, S. Australia	Thankyou for supply of complimentary copy of newspaper over many years and request explanation for discontinuance. At present large number of interstate men training at air force camp who daily visit the Insititute to read insterstate newspapers, and back files for three months, which are available to readers.		14047	Donations	14047
A5895	10	07	1940	Documents	Letters In	Circulation Manager, Advertiser Newspapers Limited, Adelaide	Reply to BMI letter of 9 July, explaining complimentary copies have been reduced to a minimum due to Federal Government rationing of newsprint to save dollars for more urgent war purposes.		14047	Donations	14047
A5896	22	07	1940	Documents	Letters Out	Circulating Manager, Adverter Newspapers Ltd., Adelaide	Request for terms to supply "The Advertiser" and "The Chronicle". Request for concession rates to public institution.		14047	Accounts	14047
A5897	13	08	1940	Documents	Letters Out	The Circulating Manger, Advertiser Newspapers Ltd., Adelaide	Request to resume supply of "The Advertiser", payment yearly in advance on receipt of account.		14047	Subscriptions	14047
A5898	05	08	1940	Documents	Letters Out	The Circulating Manager, Sydney Morning Herald, Sydney, N.S.W.	Request for terms to supply the "Sydney Morning Herald".		14047	Accounts	14047
A5899	23	07	1940	Documents	Letters In	Circulation Manager, Davies Brothers Limited, 91-93 Macquarie Street, Hobart, Tasmania.	Notification of discontinuance of free copy of "The Mercury" due to necessity for substantial savings to be made in newsprint costs.		14047	Accounts	14047
A5900	27	07	1940	Documents	Letters Out	Circulating Manager, The Mercury, 91-93 Macquarie Street, Hobart, Tasmania	Reply to letter of 23 inst., and request terms to continue supply of "The Mercury". At present time large number of inter-state men training at local air force camp who visit BMI reading room frequently to read interstate newspapers.		14047	Subscriptions	14047
A5901	31	07	1940	Documents	Letters In	Circulation Manager, Davies Brothers Ltd., 91-93 Macquarie Street, Hobart, Tasmania.	Reply to letter of 27th inst, due to circumstances explained in BMI letter, will supply copy of "The Mercury" daily at half-rate, 8 shillings per quarter.		14047	Quote/Tender	14047
A5902	05	09	1939	Documents	Letters In	The Secretary, New Sunraysia Daily Pty. Ltd., 22 Deakin Avenue, Mildura	Advice that due to necessity to make savings in newsprint the complimentary copy of Sunraysia Daily wil be discontinued if no particular use is made of the paper, please advise.		14047	Donations	14047
A5903	06	09	1939	Documents	Letters Out	The Secretary, New Sunraysia Daily Pty Ltd., Mildura.	Reply to letter of 5 inst., advising that all numbers of "Sunraysia Daily" are displayed on newspaper rack and current and past months' files are availabe to readers. Fair demand for this paper and request continue supply.		14047	Subscriptions	14047
A5904	08	09	1939	Documents	Letters In	The Secretary, New Sunraysia Daily Pty Ltd., 22 Deakin Avenue, Mildura.	Reply to BMI letter of 6 inst., advising will continue supply of the "Sunraysia Daily".		14047	Subscriptions	14047
A5905	12	08	1940	Documents	Letters In	Manager, New Sunraysia Daily Pty. Ltd., 22 Deakin Avenue, Mildura.	Due to restrictions on newsprint importation request that BMI library re-consider their requirement of the complimentary copy of "Sunraysia Daily", please advise.		14047	Donations	14047
A5906	20	08	1940	Documents	Letters Out	The Manager, New Sunraysia Daily Pty Ltd., P.O. Box 200, Mildura	Reply to letter of 12 inst., request for continued supply of complimentary copy of "Sunraysia Daily". At present time there are a large number of interstate men at local air force camp who come daily to read interstate newspapers.		14047	Subscriptions	14047
A5907	25	09	1951	Documents	Letters Out	The Circulation Manager, Adelaide Advertiser Newspaper Ltd., Adelaide.	reply to letter of 24th inst., granting reduction of 10% discount for subscription to the Advertiser and acknowleding that many people from South Australia do pass through Ballarat and are pleased that BMI list your newspaper.		14047	Subscriptions	14047
A5908	05	10	1951	Documents	Letters In	The Circulation Manager, Adelaide Advertiser Newspaper Ltd., Adelaide.	letter advising receipt of Postal Note for 10/2 rebate on subscription to the Advertiser and enclose receipt.		14047	Receipt	14047
A5909	22	12	1948	Documents	Letters Out	The Ballarat Agent, "The Herald", A.M.P. Building, Ballarat.	letter advising 5 copies of "The Herald" are taken regularly for our Reading Room, we keep one copy aside and filed for reference; we would appreciate a further copy for same to be supplied without charge. Letter goes on to say that the funding for the BMI is devoted solely for the purpose of the advancement of literary, scientific and other useful knowledge, our funds are limited and many free copies of newspapers are sent to us, or a concession granted.		14047	Donations	14047
A5910	12	02	1947	Documents	Letters Out	The Secretary, City of Ballarat Free Library, Ballarat.	letter advising of Committee meeting held on Monday last and the decision made that due to the limited storage stacks available to accept only thirty of the volumes of the Ballarat Star made available by the Courier, these files will duplicate our volumes which are becoming unservicable, my Committee appreciates your help and the temporary storage of the volumes at your premises and the typewritten lists compiled by your Librarian was very helpful.		14047	Donations	14047
A5911	18	09	1951	Documents	Letters Out	The Manager, The Advertiser Newspapers Limited, Adelaide.	letter enclosing a cheque for 7 pounds 2 shillings for payment of attached account, please forward receipt. The Committee is aware of your additional costs as it faces the same problems itself, and would appreciate it, if possible, to receive your paper at a cheaper cost.		14047	Accounts	14047
A5912	24	09	1951	Documents	Letters In	W.A. Daly, Asst. Circulation Manager, The Advertiser, Box 392, G.P.O., Adelaide.	letter acknowleding receipt of payment of 7 pounds 2 shillings for subscription for twelve months, receipt enclosed. Letter also advises of a 10% discount being allowable for the current twelve months and our Accounts Branch will refund this credit to you.		14047	Receipt	14047
A5913	18	12	1951	Documents	Letters In	The Manager, The Ararat Advertiser Pty.Ltd., Ararat.	letter enclosing cheque for 17/6 for payment of attached account, please forward receipt.		14047	Accounts	14047
A5914				Signs	Notice	Ballarat Mechanics' Institute	Secondhand PERIODICALS FOR SALE sign advising members that the following weekly periodicals for sale to members at considerably less than half cost; Illustrated London News @ 30/- p.a., Illustrated Sporting and Dramatic News @ 30/- p.o., Queen @ 30/- p.a., National Graphic @ 15/- p.a., Public Opinion @ 6/6 p.a., and Spectator @ 15/- p.a.		14047	Advertisement	14047
A5915	09	03	1943	Documents	Letters Out	The Manager, Rydge's Business Journal, Box 3337, G.P.O., Sydney.	your letter received on the 3rd inst; your copy of the 1940 issue has arrived in good order, thank you for your promptness, by rail on the 7th inst. we forwarded our copy of Vic. Directory of 1939, we found we had no 1940 issue, if however, you would like a later copy we would be glad to send you a copy of the 1941 issue instead.		14047	Books	14047
A5916	19	03	1943	Documents	Letters In	S.C. Rust, Rydge's Business Journal, Box 3337, G.P.O. Sydney.	letter advising copy of the Victorian Directory forwarded by you has been received; we are happy to accept your offer of a copy of the 1941 issue and could you please forward it to Mr. J. Edgar, Rydge's Business Journal, Strand Building, 64 Elizabeth Street, Melbourne; if you wish to take the 1939 issue back into your files we will re-address it for you.		14047	Receipt	14047
A5917	24	03	1943	Documents	Letters Out	Mr. S.C. Rust, Rydge's Business Journal, Box 3337 PP, G.P.O. Sydney.	letter acknowleding receipt of letter of 19th inst., and advising that we have forwarded by mail our copy of the 1941 issue of Vic. P.O. Directory to Mr. Edgar at 64 Elizabeth Street, Melbourne; with regard to the return of the 1939 issue perhaps Mr. Edgar could bring it to Melbourne on one of his trips and rail it to us from there, we do not wish to put you to the expense of posting it direct to us as it will probably never be required by us again.		14047	Letters Out	14047
A5918	29	09	1943	Documents	Letters Out	The Manager, Davies Bros. Ltd., Box 650b, Hobart.	letter enclosing Money order for 16/- in payment for subscription to "The Mercury". Four years ago we curtailed purchasing interstate P.O. Directories as published, however as we now have trainees from the local Air Force camp and other servicemen needing to consult them for addresses have you, a P.O. Directory issued during the past 2-3 years available for sale, or, would you consider exchanging our 1939 issue of the Victorian Directory for a copy of your Tasmanian Directory of the same year if you have one available, we will pay postage charges if an exchange can be effected.		14047	Accounts	14047
A5919	04	10	1943	Documents	Letters In	R.F. Mitchell, Davies Brothers Limited, P.O. Box 650 B, Hobart.	letter advising a copy of the Tasmanian P.O. Directory for 1940-1 has been forwarded in response to your request.		14047	Books	14047
A5920	07	10	1943	Documents	Letters Out	The Secretary, Davies Bros. Ltd., Box 650B, Hobart.	My Committee has instructed me to acknowledge receipt of your donation of a copy of Wise & Co.'s Tasmania P.O. Directory 1940-3 and to thank you for your valuable gift, the Directory came in good order and we hope you will not be offended by us re-imbursing you for the postage thereon namely 10d for which we enclose stamps, we would be happy to send our Victorian Directory for 1939 if you desire it.		14047	Donations	14047
A5921	29	09	1943	Documents	Letters Out	The Manager, Advertiser Newspapers Ltd. Adelaide.	letter enclosing cheque for 3 pounds 13 shillings and 5 pence in payment for subscription, in the past few years we have curtailed buying interstate directories as published, however we now would like to bring these directories more up to date as trainees at the local Air Force camp frequently desire to consult them for addresses, have you a Sands & McD. S.A. directory issued during the last 2-3 years available for sale, or would you consider exchanging our 1943 issue of the Victorian directory for a copy of your S.A. directory of this year when the 1944 issue becomes available, the attached photograph of our Reading Room indiciates the extent to which the servicemen are using it at present.		14047	Accounts	14047
A5922	02	10	1943	Documents	Letters In	The Secretary, Advertiser Newspapers Limited, Box 392, G.P.O., Adelaide.	letter advising of success in securing a copy of Sands and McDougall's S.A. Directory for 1943 which we are forwarding to you under seperate cover, and we would like you to accept this copy with our compliments.		14047	Donations	14047
A5923	07	10	1943	Documents	Letters Out	The Secretary, Advertiser Newspapers Ltd., Box 392, G.P.O., Adelaide.	letter advising under the instruction of my Committee to acknowledge receipt of your letter of the 2nd inst; and to thank you very much for the donation of a copy of Sands and McDougall's Directory of S.A. 1942 and to thank you very much for your valuable gift, the directory was received in good order and we hope you will not be offended by us reimbursing you for postage thereon, namely 2/- for which we enclose a Postal Note.		14047	Donations	14047
A5924	06	01	1941	Documents	Specifications	H. C. Batten, Ballarat Mechanics' Institute	Map/diagram of drain running down Sturt Street into Albert Street. Three openings have been shown. An extract from an old undated notice.		14047	Buildings	14047
A5925	08	07	1935	Documents	Letters Out	Miss Anstis, c/o Doepel, Lilley & Taylor, Ballarat	Because of alterations to the sewerage planned by Clegg & Morrow, a connection with the property on the west side of the Institute needs to be arranged.		14047	Buildings	14047
A5926	22	01	1936	Documents	Letters Out	Engineer-in-chief, Ballarat Sewerage Authority, Ballarat	Urgent request to be able to start work on the demolition of the sink.		14047	Buildings	14047
A5927	22	01	1936	Documents	Memorandum	W.A.Middleton	The stating notice needs to be signed by the BMI.The letter and form need to be taken to the Ballarat Sewerage Authority where the notice can be signed and permission to proceed will be granted.		14047	Buildings	14047
A5928	01	02	1936	Documents	Notes		Messrs Farrer & Twaddle inspected the sewerage alterations on February 1st. The Authority does not adjudicate between parties, but suggested the parties should share equally in the cost of fixing the cast iron downpipe from Hollands and the inspection chamber.		14047	Buildings	14047
A5929	18	01	1936	Documents	Invoices	Clegg & Morrow, Colonial Mutual Chambers, Lydiard Street, Ballarat	Statement and final certificate for the Contract and extras of additions and alterations. Nine pounds of the cost were spent in alterations which were necessary for adjoining properties. That amount should be refunded to the BMI. (Two pages)		14047	Buildings	14047
A5930	--	--	----	Documents	Plans & Drawings	No name	Drawings (front and elevation) and detailed description of planned work on the kiosk - east portion of front.		14047	Buildings	14047
A5931	25	05	1925	Documents	Notice	The Ballarat Sewerage Authority	Further General Notice concerning Sewerage Area No 3. relating to shops Nos. 113, 115, 119 & 121 and Mechanics' Institute, 117 Sturt St.		14047	Buildings	14047
A5932	27	11	1925	Documents	Letters In	Arthur Farrer, Engineer-in-Chief, Ballarat Sewerage Authority	Quote for connecting sewerage to the property and the construction of a building and urinals, stalls and sinks. On payment of ninety pounds ten shillings, the contract will be advertised and work proceeded with.		14047	Quote/Tender	14047
A5933	22	11	1938	Documents	Letters In	G Searle, Engineer-in-Chief, Ballarat Sewerage Authority	Although you requested permission to abolish the dental chair on the first floor of the premises on 2/6/38, this work has not been done. It needs to be commenced as early as possible.		14047	Buildings	14047
A5934	23	11	1938	Documents	Letters Out	Engineer-in-Chief, Ballarat Sewerage Authority	Reply to letter concerning the removal of the dentist's chair from the rooms last used by W. A. Deakin. Request for a three month extension for the work.		14047	Buildings	14047
A5935	09	03	1939	Documents	Letters Out	Engineer-in-Chief, Ballarat Sewerage Authority	Further extension requested for the removal of the dentist's chair as there is a likelyhood of letting the rooms to a Melbourne dentist.		14047	Buildings	14047
A5936	23	04	1939	Documents	Letters Out	Engineer-in-Chief, Ballarat Sewerage Authority	A melbourne dentisit inspected the rooms today and will probably lease them. Will you allow us further time.		14047	Buildings	14047
A5937	--	--	1925	Documents	Regulations	The Secretary, Health Commission	Handwritten extracts from Public Health Department's letter oncerning the positioning of conveniences.		14047	Buildings	14047
A5938	25	05	1925	Documents	Notice	Ballarat Sewerage Authority	Notice regarding House Connections - draining and improvement of premises.		14047	Buildings	14047
A5939	10	12	1925	Documents	Letters In	Arthur Farrer, Engineer-in-Chief, Ballarat Sewerage Authority	Regarding plans for the sewering of the property and the requirements of the Health Commission.		14047	Buildings	14047
A5940	12	07	1875	Documents	Notes		Extract from House Committee's report concerning syphoning the basement to keep it free from water. Mr Colbourn was caretaker about 50 years ago and a daily responsibility was to syphon the water, until he was told to stop. This was 40 years ago.		14047	Records	14047
A5941	21	06	1944	Documents	Letters Out	Manager, West Australian Newspapers Ltd., Perth WA	enclosing cheque for 4 pounds subscription to "West Australian" and "Western Mail" together with request for a WA directory for use by members of Air Gunners School also enclosing photograph of our reading room being utilised by servicemen		14047	Subscriptions	14047
A5942	03	07	1944	Documents	Letters In	The West Australian, PO Box D162 Perth	advising that copy of The Wise's PO Directory for WA of 1941/42 has been dispatched and requesting that copy of Victorian Directory be sent in exchange		14047	Books	14047
A5943	28	07	1944	Documents	Letters Out	The Business Manager, West Australian Newspapers Ltd., Perth WA	letter of thanks for PO Directory of 1941/42 and indicating Victorian 1943 Directory will be forwarded when issued.		14047	Books	14047
A5944	05	09	1944	Documents	Letters Out	The Business Managers, West Australian Newspapers Ltd. Perth WA	confirming dispatch by rail of copy 1942 Victorian Directory.		14047	Books	14047
A5945	24	11	1946	Documents	Letters In	Advertising Manager, "The Barrier Miner" Broken Hill PO Box 19C	advising that copy newspaper will be posted daily to Ballarat for charge 6/- per year for postage only		14047	Subscriptions	14047
A5946	21	11	1946	Documents	Letters Out	Manager, Broken Hill for News Ltd., Broken Hill	advising that publication has not been received for over a year and request that supply be recommenced with offer to pay postage.		14047	Subscriptions	14047
A5947	23	09	1941	Documents	Letters In	Gordon & Gotch Australasia Ltd., 511-515 Little Collins Street, Melbourne C1	advising that "Collier's Weekly, American Magazine and Outdoor Life" no longer available due to current Government regulations and attaching subscription forms for "Life" and "Atlantic Monthly'		14047	Books	14047
A5948	23	09	1941	Documents	Letters In	Gordon & Gotch Australasia Ltd., 511-515 Little Collins Street, Melbourne	advising that "Life" magazine subscription 3 pounds 17/6d available to a bona fie subscriber under Government Regulations and must not be for sale		14047	Advertisement	14047
A5949	23	09	1941	Documents	Letters In	Gordon & Gotch Australasia Ltd., 511-515 Little CollinsStreet, Melbourne	advising that "Atlantic Monthly' available on 12 months subscription of 38/6d per annum less 10% trade discount if ordered 1st copy available within 3 months.		14047	Subscriptions	14047
A5950	23	09	1941	Documents	Letters In	Gordon & Gotch Australasia Ltd. 511-515 Little Collins Street, Melbourne	advising that "Atlantic Monthly" (1 pound 18/6d) cannot be imported for resale and is available to bona fide subscriber only		14047	Subscriptions	14047
A5951				Documents	Notices	Mines Department, Melbourne.	advising that copies of Mining & Geological Journal available from Mines Department Melbourne or leading booksellers.		14047	Books	14047
A5952			1938	Books	Library Records (unbound)	Ballaarat Mechanics Institute	Audited List of Periodicals held in Library 1938		14047	Books	14047
A5953	19	07	1950	Documents	Letters Out	Chief Librarian, Public Library of Victoria, Melbourne C1	asking if consideration be given to purchasing bound copies of files of "The Argus' from 1853 to 31 Decr. 1949 and "Australasian" from 1865 to 1906 and offering old bound periodicals, directories and useless books and also requesting that an assistant visit Ballarat to review items surplus to Library needs. Request also for return of list etc.of back dated periodicals sent previously		14047	Books	14047
A5954				Books	Books/Booklet		List of contents of bound volume of back dated periodicals for sale , approximate dates only.		14047	Books	14047
A5955	04	07	1950	Documents	Letters Out	The Secretary, Austral Waste Products Pty. Ltd., Alexandra Parade, Abbotsford, Vic.	offering quantity (a ton) of discarded books and periodicals for sale and requesting names of other interested paper mills		14047	Books	14047
A5956	06	07	1950	Documents	Letters In	Australian Paper Manufacturers Ltd., Alexandra Parade, Abbotsford N.9.	giving name of Ballarat Collector "C. Lavers, 53 York Street, Ballarat East."		14047	Books	14047
A5957	22	06	1944	Documents	Letters In	Public Health Department, 295 Queen Street, Melbourne	advising approving reseating Gallery and aisle lighting for Britannia Theatre .Approved seating stalls 524, Dress Circle 157.		14047	Britannia	14047
A5958	28	06	1929	Documents	Letters In	Public Health Department, 295 Queen Street, Melbourne C!	advising that spool box containing 5000ft of film exceeds permitted limit of 2000ft. and unless large box is replaced with standard box prosecution will follow.		14047	Fixtures & Fittings	14047
A5959	06	08	1929	Documents	Letters In	Public Health Department, 295 Queen Street, Melbourne C!	indicating approval for erection of new rewinding room and alteration to bio cabin as submitted on 23rd ultimo and listing further regulations to be complied with.		14047	Britannia	14047
A5960	06	12	1929	Documents	Letters In	Public Health Department, 295 Queen Street, Melbourne.	advising that alterations to rewinding room and bio cabin are satisfactory.		14047	Britannia	14047
A5961	28	11	1932	Documents	Letters In	Public Health Department, 295 Queen Street Melbourne	advising that Commission requirement pertaining to Britannia Theatre satisfactorily complied with exception of incompletion of dress circle seating and indicating that no objection to additional seating in stalls rear cross aisle		14047	Britannia	14047
A5962	11	09	1935	Documents	Letters In	Public Health Department, 295 Queen Street, Melbourne.	advising of approval of plans and specifications for alterations and additions to Ballarat Mechanics' Institute		14047	Buildings	14047
A5963	09	11	1929	Documents	Letters In	Public Health Department, 295 Queen Street, Melbourne.	requesting information as to completion of alterations to bio cabin and special requirements complied with.		14047	Britannia	14047
A5964	20	11	1929	Documents	Letters Out	Public Health Department, Queen Street, Melbourne.	informing that work on rewinding room and biograph cabin completed according to requirements.		14047	Britannia	14047
A5965			1924	Documents	Letters In	Public Health Department, Melbourne.	Biograph Installation etc. requirements under Building Regulation Act 1924		14047	Britannia	14047
A5966	26	09	1930	Documents	Letters Out	Secretary, Public Health Department, Melbourne.	advising that a Pyrene extinguisher has been substituted for the one objected to by your inspector.		14047	Britannia	14047
A5967			1919	Documents	Regulations	Health Act 1919	Health Act 1919 - Orders under Section 169 - ordered the Institute to carry out seven requirements of the Act		14047	Reports	14047
A5968	10	12	1935	Documents	Reports	Public Health Department	Official inspection showed that all building matters of the recent alterations and additions are satisfactory, pending electical report		14047	Buildings	14047
A5969	5	9	1935	Documents	Reports	Public Health Department	Application form for Approval of plans etc		14047	Buildings	14047
A5970	23	3	1929	Documents	Reports	Public Health Department	Building Inspector will visit regarding the enlarging of the biograph operator's cabin at Mechanics		14047	Buildings	14047
A5971	31	1	1929	Documents	Letters Out	Public Health Department	Asking when Building Inspector will be visit ing Ballaratt and could advise on enlarging the operator's cabin for the projection of moving pictures at Mechanics.		14047	Buildings	14047
A5972	5	2	1929	Documents	Memorandum	Public Health Department	Advising that dimensions of the cinematograh operator's cabin is governed by Building Regulations 1924 issued under Health Act 1919		14047	Buildings	14047
A5973	23	07	1929	Documents	Letters Out	To Public Health Department	Authorizing Messrs Clegg, Morrow and Cameron, Arcitects, to submit plan of proposed extension to bioscope cabin at Mechanics		14047	Buildings	14047
A5974	9	2	1929	Documents	Letters Out	To Public Health Department	Advising that due to peculiar nature of Mechanics building, architectural difficulty in submitting plans for proposed alteration.		14047	Buildings	14047
A5975	3	6	1921	Documents	Memorandum	From Public Health Department, Melbourne to Roman Catholic Hall, Beaufort	Advising that there is no objection to ornamentation of the steel ceiling reffered to provided it is not perforated and that sheets are well lapped at the joints and closely nailed to the backing		14047	Buildings	14047
A5976	7	7	1921	Documents	Letters Out	Public Health Department, Melbourne	Submitting plans per our architects Messrs Clegg and Morrow of alterations to Britannia theatre, together with amended seating plan		14047	Buildings	14047
A5977	07	10	1930	Documents	Letters In	Commercial Union Assurance Company Limited, 409, 411, 413 Collins Street, Melbourne	Re Public Risk Insurance, Mechanics' Institute. Replying to enquiry made by Messrs Doepel & Lilley, Ballarat, regarding reduction in rate and the difference in insurance rates between Victoria and South Australia when building has additional use as a picture theatre.		14047	Insurance	14047
A5978	09	09	1930	Documents	Letters In	North British & Mercantile Insurance Co. Ltd, Ballarat Agency A.S. Gates & Hammond, 30 Lydiard Street South, Ballarat.	Re Public Liability Policy. Cover note for one month for 500 pounds.		14047	Insurance	14047
A5979	15	10	1930	Documents	Letters In	North British & Mercantile Insurance Company Limited, Ballarat Agency A.S. Gates & Hammond, 30 Lydiard Street South, Ballarat	Re Public Liability Policy. Cover note for one month for 500 pounds.		14047	Insurance	14047
A5980	15	06	1931	Documents	Envelopes		Envelope addressed to Ballarat Mechanics' Institute containing insurance documents. Post Office stamped London June 15 1931. Postage stamp cut out. Of Interest - two Customs Duty Stamps: 3 pence and a half pence with the words Australia and London.		14047	Records	14047
A5981				Documents	Certificate	Commercial Union Assurance Co Ltd., Victorian Branch: 409, 411 & 413 Collins Street, Melbourne.	Fire Insurance Policy No: 13058888. From 16th March 1923 to 16 March 1924. Sum Insured 800 pounds. Premium 3 pounds 12 shillings.		14047	Insurance	14047
A5982	25	10	1927	Documents	Letters In	The Employers' Liability Assurance Corporation Ltd., Victorian Branch, 9 Queen Street, Melbourne.	Notification that the ordinary Fire Policy does not cover the Rish of Fire Occasioned through an Explosion.		14047	Insurance	14047
A5983	16	10	1930	Documents	Letters Out	North British & Mercantile Insurance Company, 37 Queen Street, Melbourne	2 copies of a letter addressed to Messrs A.S. Gates and Hammond, Lydiard Street, Ballarat, regarding Public Liability policy no. 10046 - Ballt. Mechanics'. Advising that BMI should seek an assurance in writing that use of the Hall as a picture theatre would not affect the policy.		14047	Insurance	14047
A5984	08	09	1930	Documents	Statement	Ballarat Mechanics' Institute	Ballarat Mechanics' Institute. List of Insurance Policies.		14047	Insurance	14047
A5985	16	02	1928	Documents	Letters In	The Patent Office, 25 Southampton Buildings, London, W.C.2.	Response to BMI letter of 31st October 1927, advising that a copy of revised edition of the Abridgment Class & Index Key (1927) has been sent under separate cover.		14047	Books	14047
A5986	21	05	1931	Documents	Letters In	The Patent Office, 25 Southampton Buildings, London W.C.2.	Referring BMI to volumes of Classified Abridgements of Specifications and noting that publication of the volumes for the period 1926-30 will shortly be begun. Request to complete and return questionnaire.		14047	Books	14047
A5987	22	07	1931	Documents	Letters In	The Patent Office, 25 Southampton Buildings, London .W.C.2.	Referring to circular letter sent on 14th March - copy attached - regarding changes in the Illustrated Official Journal (Patents) and requesting early reply.		14047	Books	14047
A5988	10	12	1931	Documents	Letters In	Mrs. A.B. Robertson, c/o Miss Cowan, Mair & Errard Streets, Ballarat.	Acknowledging receipt of donation of books named below and conveying cordial thanks of BMI Committee. The two works dealing with early history of Ballarat of particular interest and valuable addition to reference library.		14047	Donations	14047
A5989	10	12	1931	Documents	Letters Out	Miss Cowan, 17 Errard Street North, Ballarat	Request to send enclosed acknowledgement to Mrs Robertson and expressing thanks for her kindly interest in the matter.		14047	Donations	14047
A5990	--	12	1985	Documents	Invoices	W. G. Kelso, 613 Kline Street, Ballarat	Account for repairs to library floor, rear stairway. Toilet doors. Rear door. $108.00.		14047	Buildings	14047
A5991	18	06	1985	Documents	Receipts	King's The Printer, 112 Doveton St Sth, Ballarat	Receipt for $36.08		14047	Printing	14047
A5992	27	05	1985	Documents	Invoices	King's The Printer, 112 Doveton St Sth, Ballarat	Invoice for $36.08		14047	Printing	14047
A5993	27	05	1985	Documents	Invoices	King's The Printer, 112 Doveton St Sth, Ballarat	Invoice slip for 25 Annual Reports - $ 37.00		14047	Printing	14047
A5994	19	11	1982	Documents	Invoices	Gas and Fuel Corporation of Victoria, 171 Flinders Street, Melbourne	Account for gas to Reading Room - $11.80		14047	Accounts	14047
A5995	19	11	1982	Documents	Invoices	Gas and Fuel Corporation of Victoria, 171 Flinders Street, Melbourne	Gas account for BMI - $49.45		14047	Accounts	14047
A5996	17	03	1986	Documents	Invoices	Country Fire Authority, Milton Parade, Malvern	Invoice for Soda Acid 2 gall and refill soda acid. - $36.00		14047	Accounts	14047
A5997	22	12	1985	Documents	Invoices	Country Fire Authority, Milton Parade, Malvern	Soda acid refill		14047	Accounts	14047
A5998	13	02	1986	Documents	Agreements	Bernie Porter, Country Fire Authority, Milton Parade, Malvern	Portable Fire Appliance Servicing Agreement - 3 soda acid 9 litre.		14047	Accounts	14047
A5999	08	10	1986	Documents	Notices	Angus & Robertson	Order form for Ellis Peters "Pilgrim of Hate" (2 copies)		14047	Books	14047
A6000	25	09	1985	Documents	Invoices	State Electricity Commission of Victoria, 208 Sturt Street, Ballarat	Account for $172.71		14047	Receipt	14047
A6001	25	09	1985	Documents	Invoices	State Electricity Commission of Victoria, 208 Sturt St, Ballarat	Account for $239.95		14047	Receipt	14047
A6002	02	04	1986	Documents	Invoices	State Electricity Commission of Victoria, 208 Sturt St, Ballarat	Account for $99.37		14047	Receipt	14047
A6003	01	12	1985	Documents	Notes	Electrolux Pty Ltd, P.O. Box 57, Glen Waverly	Unfilled order form for dust bags for vacuum cleaner.		14047	Fixtures & Fittings	14047
A6004	17	01	1985	Documents	Invoices	City of Ballarat	Separate rate notice for Theatre - $28.39		14047	Accounts	14047
A6005	17	01	1985	Documents	Invoices	City of Ballarat	Separate rate notice for Library - $18.85		14047	Accounts	14047
A6006	15	02	1985	Documents	Invoices	City of Ballarat, Town Hall, Queen Victoria Square, Ballarat	Notification that no garbage charge is being made for the garbage collection. Account for $36.00 included.		14047	Accounts	14047
A6007	11	04	1985	Documents	Receipts	City of Ballarat	Receipt for garbage charge - $36.00		14047	Accounts	14047
A6008	10	12	1984	Documents	Invoices	City of Ballarat	General rate notice for Theatre - $247.50		14047	Receipt	14047
A6009	30	11	1984	Documents	Invoices	City of Ballarat	General rate notice for Library - $180.00		14047	Receipt	14047
A6010	07	07	1985	Documents	Invoices	Commercial Union Insurance	Renewal shedule for internal and external fixed glass - $246.10		14047	Insurance	14047
A6011	19	07	1985	Documents	Receipts	Doepel, Lilley & Taylor, 44 Armstrong St Sth, Ballarat	Receipt for Commercial Union Insurance renewal - $246.10		14047	Insurance	14047
A6012	09	08	1985	Documents	Receipts	Doepel, Lilliey & Taylor	Renewal of Insurance Policy with Commercial Union - $872.86		14047	Insurance	14047
A6013	08	08	1985	Documents	Receipts	Doepel, Lilley & Taylor	Receipt for insurance renewal with Commercial Union - $872.86		14047	Insurance	14047
A6014	23	10	1986	Documents	Letters In	National Geographic Society, Washington, D.C.	Advertising letter.		14047	Advertisement	14047
A6015	13	02	1982	Documents	Invoices	Burkes School Supplies, Ballarat	Invoice for book repair material - $18.05		14047	Books	14047
A6016	20	05	1985	Documents	Invoices	Badlan Library Suppliers,33 Patterson Road, Moorabbin	Invoice for 2 books - $32.72		14047	Books	14047
A6017	09	08	1986	Documents	Invoices	Commercial Union Insurance	Renewal notice for property and contents insurance - $872.86		14047	Insurance	14047
A6018	26	11	1928	Documents	Letters Out	Dr. Pound, Dana St, Ballarat	Thanking Dr. Pound for donations for books		14047	Donations	14047
A6019	21	10	1930	Documents	Letters Out	T. W. Cotton Esq, Courier Office, Ballarat	Thanking Mr. Cotton for donation of a book		14047	Donations	14047
A6020	21	5	1931	Documents	Letters Out	T. W. Cotton Esq, Courier Office, Ballarat	Thanking Mr. Cotton for donation of a book		14047	Donations	14047
A6021	14	1	1942	Documents	Letters In	Division of Import Procurement, Departmentof Trade and Customs, 372 Post Officve Place, Melbourne	Advising that form of application must be completed to have imported book delivered		14047	Books	14047
A6022	20	7	1942	Documents	Licence	Commonwealth of Australia, Customs (Import Licensing)	Duplication Form of application to be completed in order to have imported book delivered		14047	Books	14047
A6023	18	11	1944	Documents	Letters Out	Chief Parcels Office, Cnr Bourke & Spencer Sts, Melbourne	Asking title and value of book so that application be completed to have imported book delivered		14047	Books	14047
A6024	12	1	1942	Documents	Letters Out	Chief Parcels Office, Cnr Bourke & Spencer Sts, Melbourne	Asking title and value of book so that application be completed to have imported book delivered		14047	Books	14047
A6025	18	11	1944	Documents	Letters Out	Chief Parcels Office, Cnr Bourke & Spencer Sts, Melbourne	Asking title and value of book so that application be completed to have imported book delivered		14047	Books	14047
A6026	12	12	1951	Documents	Letters In	Postmaster-General,Sydney	Acknowledging receipt of letter re clearance of book consignments		14047	Books	14047
A6027	12	12	1951	Documents	Letters In	Robert Joshua, M.P.	Advising that he had made further representations regarding demurrage charged by post office on parcels		14047	Letters In	14047
A6028	8	1	1932	Documents	Letters In	Public Library, Museums, and National Gallery of Victoria	Asking for full details of excess periodical sets, previously advised as excess		14047	Books	14047
A6029	8	1	1932	Documents	Letters Out	Chief Librarian, Public Library, Melbourne	Asking whether the periodicals as attached are worth keeping, as they are cleaning out storeroom		14047	Books	14047
A6030	13	1	1932	Documents	Letters Out	Chief Librarian, Public Library, Melbourne	Advising the correct titles of periodicals		14047	Books	14047
A6031	23	1	1947	Documents	Letters Out	Chief Librarian, Public Library, Melbourne	Advising that Ballarat Courier has made available excess files of The Ballarat Star and asking whether Public Library would like volumes 1870-1927		14047	Books	14047
A6032	26	5	1939	Documents	Letters In	Chief Librarian, Public Library, Melbourne	Asking whether excess copies of Government Gazettes and Parliamentary Debates will be sold and at what cost		14047	Books	14047
A6033	30	5	1939	Documents	Letters Out	Chief Librarian, Public Library, Melbourne	Answering queries about excess copies of Government Gazettes and Parliamentary Debates		14047	Accounts	14047
A6034	6	6	1939	Documents	Letters In	Chief Librarian, Public Library, Melbourne	Advising that only Votes and Proceedings of 1856-63 are required		14047	Books	14047
A6035	14	8	1939	Documents	Letters In	Chief Librarian, Public Library, Melbourne	Thanking for letter and receipt for Rhodes House.		14047	Books	14047
A6036	31	5	1939	Documents	Letters Out	Chief Librarian, Public Library, Melbourne	Regarding disposal of bound sets of government publications		14047	Books	14047
A6037	14	12	1938	Documents	Letters In	Public Library, Museums, and National Gallery of Victoria	Advising that books submitted are in the library already, so books that were sent will be returned		14047	Books	14047
A6038	6	5	1939	Documents	Notes	Notice re Govt. Publications for Sale in Library	List of Govt. Publications including Vic. Parliamentary Debates, Govt Gazettes etc		14047	Books	14047
A6039	14	07	1939	Documents	Letters Out	The Librarian, Public Library of South Australia, Adelaide.	letter advising of forwarding "Votes and Proceeding of the Legislative Council of Vic.", 1855-65, 7 vols., and our account for payment.		14047	Books	14047
A6040	06	06	1939	Documents	Notices	Ballaarat Mechanics' Institute, Ballaarat.	Copy of "Government Publications for Disposal" letter sent to various libraries and institutions.		14047	Books	14047
A6041	08	08	1939	Documents	Letters In	H. Rutherford Purnell, Public Library of South Australia, Adelaide.	letter enclosing cheque for one pound seven shillings and eleven pence for 3 of the vols. of leg. Council Papers [a not so favourable bargain!] and Rhodes House 2, leaving two to be discarded somehow. Please send amended account to me for "Votes & Proceedings of Leg. Council of Victoria 1857-8, 1859-60, 1861-2" for one pound two shillings and six pence.		14047	Accounts	14047
A6042	11	08	1939	Documents	Letters Out	The Chief Librarian, Public Library of South Australia, Adelaide.	letter acknowleding receipt of cheque and amended account; we will deduct 7 shillings for the two vols. for which you have no use; if this allowance effects the amount due by Rhodes House Library, please advise.		14047	Receipt	14047
A6043	21	09	1939	Documents	Letters In	Malcolm McRae, General Secretary, Public Library, Museum, and Art Gallery of South Australia. Adelaide.	letter enclosing payment of two postal notes to the value of fifteen shillings and sixpence being payment for copies of the Votes and Proceedings of the Legislative Council of Victoria supplied by you.		14047	Accounts	14047
A6044			1938	Documents	Library Records	Ballaarat Mechanics' Institute	List of Periodicals for the year, 1938.		14047	Books	14047
A6045	18	12	1941	Documents	Letters Out	The Manager, The H.W. Wilson Company, 950-972 University Avenue, New York, U.S.A.	letter advising of draft payment of $13.00 enclosed for subscription to "Reader's Guide" and "Wilson's Bulletin"; letter goes on to say that due to the war and the bombing of London Agents our supply of American periodicals has been much affected and although these periodicals have been paid up to December 31, 1941 no numbers have been received since June and as to preserve the dollar exchange the Australian Government has stopped the importation of several, but the undermentioned are allowed provided they are not offered for sale, if we have to make a further change of Agents could you please recommend a good American Agency.		14047	Subscriptions	14047
A6046	07	12	1945	Documents	Letters Out	The Manager, Simpkin Marshall [1941] Ltd., Rossmore Court, Park Road, London, N.W.1.	letter advising of desire to sell our set of "The illustrated London News 1842-1881" and would like to know whether you would like a quotation for their purchase. Letter goes on to advise of the condition of the set and to say that a number of bound copies of periodicals are also for sale, see attached list; letter also advise that Wm. Dawson & Sons Ltd. have been contacted re this matter.		14047	Books	14047
A6047	11	02	1946	Documents	Letters In	Wm. Dawson & Sons Ltd., 102 Wigmore Street, London, W.!.	letter acknowleding receipt of BMI letter of 7th and list of periodicals, there are some items that interest us and would like further details.		14047	Books	14047
A6048	28	11	1946	Documents	Letters In	Simpkin Marshall [1941] Ltd., Rossmore Court, Park Road, London N.W.1.	letter advising that we are unable to help you with the disposal of back dated bound periodicals and that we have trried all round the trade to no avail.		14047	Books	14047
A6049				Documents	Library Records (unbound)	Ballarat Star	'Ballarat Star' Files 1858-1923 - two pages.		14047	Library	14047
A6050	15	04	1943	Documents	Letters In	G. M. Lewis, Lewis & Skinner, Advertising Signwriters, 224-6 Grant St, South Melbourne	Correction of the amount of rent for the Robur Tea sign on the east wall.		14047	Wall advertising	14047
A6051	08	04	1943	Documents	Letters In	G. M. Lewis, Lewis & Skinner, Advertising Signwriters, 224-6 Grant St. South Melbourne S.C.5	Request for confirmation of rent renewal of Robur tea sign on east wall, and report of condition of paint work on said wall.		14047	Wall advertising	14047
A6052	30	03	1938	Documents	Invoices	...mpany Limited, Clarendon Street, South Melbourne S.C.5	Invoice and receipt for goods - possibly journal - at cost of ten pounds.		14047	Accounts	14047
A6053	28	04	1937	Documents	Letters Out	Lewis & Skinner, 224-6 Grant Street, South Melbourne	Because of a departure from the original agreement, BMI requests the submission of a new agreement. Some confusion with regard to signatories.		14047	Wall advertising	14047
A6054	23	04	1937	Documents	Letters In	Lewis & Skinner, Advertising Signwriters, 224 Grant Street South Melbourne S.C.5.	Acknowledgement of contract for Robur Tea sign. Returning duplicate cpy and cheque.		14047	Wall advertising	14047
A6055	20	04	19-8	Documents	Letters Out	Lewis and Skinner, Grant Street South Melbourne .	Confirming satisfactory completion of work on Robur Tea sign.		14047	Wall advertising	14047
A6056	06	09	1937	Documents	Letters In	Chief Librarian, Public Library, Melbourne	forwarding copy Rules of the Lending Library together with notice of books and application forms being forwarded to Ballarat.		14047	Library	14047
A6057	25	10	1935	Documents	Letters In	The Public Library, Museums and National Gallery, Melbourne C1	Reply to BMI letter of 23 October, advising that application for Grant to be on hold until the Library Services and lines of development are decided upon		14047	Grants	14047
A6058	13	01	1931	Documents	Letters In	Public Library, Museums and National Gallery of Victoria, Melbourne	Reply to BMI letter of 6th inst., advising that files of 'Weekly Argus" for 1863 would be a welcome addition to their stocks.		14047	Library	14047
A6059	06	01	1931	Documents	Letters Out	Chief Librarian, Public Library of Victoria	advising that disposal of sets of "Geelong News of the Week, "Evening Post", "Sun" and"Tribune" to be considered at next Committee meeting and that correct dates of the "Ballarat Sun" files are 26th September 1864 to 24th July 1865 and Institute possesses the Melboune "Weekly Argus" from 2nd January to 25th December 1863.		14047	Library	14047
A6060	02	01	1931	Documents	Letters In	Public Library, Museums and National Gallery of Victoria, Melbourne C.1.	request for file of "Geelong News of the Week" for 1856-58 also sets of 3 short lived Ballarat newspapers "Evening Post", "The Sun" and the "Tribune". Request also for volumes of the "Courier" and "Times" lacking in Public Library sets.		14047	Library	14047
A6061	12	05	1931	Documents	Letters In	Public Library, Museums and National Gallery of Victoria C.1.	requesting that books of Newspapers being purchased be held until close of financial year.		14047	Library	14047
A6062	25	01	1932	Documents	Letters In	Public Library, Museums and National Gallery of Victoria	offering to purchase Volumes 22 and 33 of "Mechanics" Magazine at 2/6d. each		14047	Books	14047
A6063	21	02	1935	Documents	Letters Out	Mr.R. Pitt, Public Library of Victoria, Melbourne	requesting that whilst overseas he might note a good method of charging for books borrowed for use in this Library when we change over to new premises.		14047	Books	14047
A6064	23	10	1935	Documents	Letters Out	E. R. Pitt, Public Library of Victoria, Melbourne.	request for meeting to dicusss results of overseas visit and list of "The Horse in Literature" and appropriate books on horse racing for publishing in Ballarat "Courier". Also requests information re Government Grants for small country Libraries.		14047	Books	14047
A6065	20	08	1929	Documents	Letters Out	Officer in Charge, Public Lending Branch of Public Library of Victoria, Melbourne.	enclosing forms for Application for Loan and Guarantee and if approved request that selected books be forwarded.		14047	Books	14047
A6066	29	08	1929	Documents	Letters In	Public Library , Museum and Art Gallery of South Australia, Box 386A, GPO Adelaide South Australia	requesting copy of the Ballarat Mechanics' Institute annual reports later than 1927-28 missing from files.		14047	Reports	14047
A6067	20	09	1929	Documents	Letters Out	The Trustees of Public Library of Victoria, Melbourne.	returning forms of Guarantee dated 20th August for conditions upon which cases of books sent on loan and furnishing particulars of Institutes provision for borrowing by general public		14047	Books	14047
A6068	03	10	1929	Documents	Letters In	Public Library, Museums and National Gallery of Victoria, Melbourne	advising of refusal of appliation for loan of books from travelling Libraries as conditions of admittance of the Public do not conform.		14047	Books	14047
A6069	06	01	1931	Documents	Letters Out	Public Library of Victoria, Melbourne.	Response to their letter of 2nd inst., advising that request for sets of "Geelong News of the Week", "Evening Post", 'Sun" and "Tribune" to be considered at next Committee meeting.		14047	Library	14047
A6070	17	02	1931	Documents	Letters Out	Public Library of Victoria, Melbourne.	offering 22 bound volumes of various newspapers for sum of 50 pounds		14047	Library	14047
A6071	01	04	1931	Documents	Letters In	Public Library, Museums and National Gallery of Victoria, Melbourne.	advising of decision to purchase the 22 volumes of newspapers offered and requesting delivery after 1st July.		14047	Library	14047
A6072	19	01	1934	Documents	Letters Out	Public Library of Victoria, Melbourne	acknowledging receipt of donation of copy of "Catalogue of English Books and Fragments" from 1477 - 1535 compiled by A. B. Foxcroft.		14047	Books	14047
A6073				Documents	Letters Out		extolling virtues of public libraries over book shop libraries.		14047	Library	14047
A6074	17	11		Documents	Letters Out	Public Library , Museum and National Gallery of Victoria, Melbourne.	requesting material for use in public exhibition during Ballarat Centenary celebrations.		14047	Exhibitions & Displays	14047
A6075	11	12	1937	Documents	Letters Out	Public Library of Victoria, Melbourne.	letter of thanks for list of Ballarat items held in Historical Museum.		14047	Exhibitions & Displays	14047
A6076	31	12		Documents	Letters Out	Public Library of Vioctoria, Melbourne	acknowledging receipt of donation of 'Guide to the Shelves of Reading Room, Public Library, Victoria' for assigning Dewey numbers omitted from abridged decimal classification.		14047	Library	14047
A6077	08	06	1935	Documents	Letters Out	Public Library of Victoria, Melbourne.	acknowledging receipt of set of facsimiles of the "Batman Deeds" for framing and display in reading room.		14047	Library	14047
A6078	29	04	1935	Documents	Letters In	Public Library, Museums and National Gallery of Victoria, Melbourne.	advising of donation of facsimiles of 'Batman Deeds" for display in Library.		14047	Library	14047
A6079	04	10	1937	Documents	Letters Out	Public Library of Victoria, Melbourne.	requesting extension of 4 week period for loan of six books on pageants and making artificial flowers		14047	Books	14047
A6080	31	05	1938	Documents	Letters Out	Public Libtrary of Victoria, Melbourne.	forwarding copy of printed list of additions to Library during year 1937 and makes reference to second Scholarship granted to a State School scholar.		14047	Books	14047
A6081	08	03	1945	Documents	Letters In	P. A. Fankhauser, Claims Agent , Victorian Railways, Melbourne	Advising that "Island Adventure" by Enid Blyton had been recovered and was in in Lost Property Office - lost by Master W. Neagle		14047	Books	14047
A6082	04	12	1938	Documents	Letters Out	Claims Agent , Victorian Railways, Melbourne	Claiming lost book as per memo of 3rd inst		14047	Books	14047
A6083	8	12	1939	Documents	Letters Out	General Passenger and Freight Agent, Victoria Railways, Melbourne	Advising continuation of present arrangements for carriage of books		14047	Books	14047
A6084	27	07	1948	Documents	Letters In	General Passenger and Freight Agent, Victoria Railways, Melbourne	Asking whether library is making use of present arrangements for carriage of books		14047	Books	14047
A6085	13	07	1946	Documents	Letters In	General Passenger and Freight Agent, Victoria Railways, Melbourne	Requesting printing of labels for carriage of books under existing arrangements		14047	Books	14047
A6086	29	06	1938	Documents	Books/Booklet	Kalgoorlie Mechanics Institute	Kalgoorlie Mechanics' Institute Forty-fourth Annual Report and Balance Sheet		14047	Reports	14047
A6087	15	06	1939	Documents	Letters Out	The Librarian, Brisbane School of Arts, Brisbane	Thanking Librarian for his kindness to President - W. J. K. Duncan - when he visited Brisbane and acknowledging receipt of Q'land P.O. Directory		14047	Library	14047
A6088	29	03	1938	Documents	Letters In	J. Maxwell, Commercial Bank of Australia Ltd, Dunedin, New Zealand	Writing with details of books, fees, charging system etc of Dunedin Public Library		14047	Library	14047
A6089	04	06	1938	Documents	Letters Out	J. Maxwell, Commercial Bank of Australia Ltd, Dunedin, New Zealand	Expressing thanks for details of Dunedin Public Library		14047	Library	14047
A6090	19	06	1936	Documents	Letters In	Ralph Munn, Director, Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA	sending his congratulations on the 79th annual report of the Ballarat Mechanics' Institute.		14047	Library	14047
A6091	19	06	1936	Documents	Reports	Geelong Free Library and Museum	Annual Report of 1934		14047	Library	14047
A6092	09	08	1936	Documents	Letters Out	Ralph Munn, Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA	Reply to his letter of 19th June with cordial thanks for his interest in the welfare of BMI.		14047	Library	14047
A6093	30	06	1936	Documents	Reports	Kalgoorlie Mechanics Institute	Kalgoorlie Mechanics' Institute - Forty-second Annual Report and Balance Sheet 30t June 1936.		14047	Library	14047
A6094	30	06	1934	Documents	Reports	Launceston Public Library	Statements of Receipts and Payments 31/12/1934. Statement of Receipts and Payments 31/12/1935. Report 'Cataloguing and Indexing'. Details of Accessins and Issues.		14047	Library	14047
A6095	30	06	1934	Documents	Books/Booklet	Brisbane School of Arts	Statements of Accounts 30/6/1938 and annual report		14047	Reports	14047
A6096	13	09	1935	Documents	Letters In	Nevett, Nevett & Glenn, Solicitors, 11 Lydiard St South, Ballarat	Letter stating they have been consulted by Mr Beacham regarding condition of right of way between rear of BMI premises and Unicorn Hotel and suggesting concreting and how costs of same should be distributed.		14047	Unicorn Hotel	14047
A6097	24	09	1935	Documents	Letters Out	Nevett Nevett & Glenn, Solicitors, Ballarat	Stating that the Institute's property only abutts right of way by four feet not 5 ft 6, so only prepared to pay five pounds instead of eighteen pounds. Sketch plan of right of way attached.		14047	Unicorn Hotel	14047
A6098	20	01	1953	Documents	Letters Out	The Manager, The Ararat Advertiser, Ararat	Enclosisng cheque for 1 pound in payment of account		14047	Accounts	14047
A6099	22	11	1935	Documents	Letters In	Nevett Nevett & Glenn, Solicitors, 11 Lydiard St South, Ballarat	Advising that concreting is completed and other neighbours have paid their costs. Would Institute please pay original amount or at least fifteen pounds		14047	Unicorn Hotel	14047
A6100	17	12	1935	Documents	Letters Out	Nevett Nevett & Glenn, Solicitors, 11 Lydiard St South, Ballarat	Committee agreed to make payments of ten pounds only - not eighteen as originally required		14047	Unicorn Hotel	14047
A6101	27	05	1950	Documents	Letters Out	Mrs E. Beacham, Unicorn Hotel, Ballarat	Thanking Mrs Beachgam and son John for use of right of way over the years		14047	Buildings	14047
A6102	16	02	1939	Documents	Letters Out	Mr. Wikara, C/- Hawaiian Club, 52 Swanston St, Melbourne C.1.	Granting the Club's request to repair defective floor boards and machine surface the whole of the floor, subject 12 month's lease and other conditions		14047	Room booking	14047
A6103	12	04	1934	Documents	Letters In	F. R. Taylor, Watch Tower Bible Society, 332 Sturt St, Ballarat	Adfvising that room only required in evenings now and requesting reduction in rent		14047	Room booking	14047
A6104	18	04	1934	Documents	Letters Out	F. R. Taylor, Watch Tower Bible Society, 332 Sturt St, Ballarat	Agreeing to reduction in rent on condition that whole of arrears are paid.		14047	Room booking	14047
A6105	16	11	1936	Documents	Letters In	G. D. Trekardo, 711 Sturt Street, Ballarat	Requesting continuation of his lease of room		14047	Room booking	14047
A6106	17	11	1936	Documents	Letters Out	G. D. Trekardo, 711 Sturt Street, Ballarat	Advising that future use of the room he currently rents has not been decided, so unable to offer lease, but could make room available on a casual basis		14047	Room booking	14047
A6107	22	02	1939	Documents	Letters Out	Mr. Wikara, C/- Hawaiian Club, 52 Swanston St, Melbourne	Forwarding an agreement of tenancy with the Institute		14047	Room booking	14047
A6108	23	3	1939	Documents	Letters In	Mr. Wikara, C/- Hawaiian Club, 52 Swanston St, Melbourne	Advising that premises not required		14047	Room booking	14047
A6109	28	09	944	Documents	Inventories	Geo Cooper	Receipt for 3 forms with backs, 1 table, and 1 small cedar cabinet		14047	Fixtures & Fittings	14047
A6110	02	07	1940	Documents	Letters Out	"Club Room" C/- Ballarat Courier, Ballarat	Responding to advertisement in Courier - bringing to their attention that Institute has for rent premises on second floor of Institute 62 x 29 feet, and ante room 11 x 11ft with W.C. and washbasin		14047	Room booking	14047
A6111	02	12	1944	Documents	Letters Out	Advertiser, Box 188 P.O., Ballarat	In replyu to advertisement, advising that Institute has for rent, premises on second floor of Institute 62 x 29 feet, and ante room 11 x 11ft with W.C. and washbasin		14047	Room booking	14047
A6112	19	12	1945	Documents	Letters Out	Mr. Harry Evans, Billiard Table Maker, 551 Elizabeth St, Melbourne	Reply to enquiry advising that Institute would rent, subject to conditions, premises on top floor of Institute of one large room, and ante room.		14047	Room booking	14047
A6113	16	03	1938	Documents	Letters Out	Victorian Secretary, Federal Institute of Accountants, Melbourne.	letter confirming that Stanley Wilson has been known to the BMI through his membership and daily contact with him as teller of the Institute's bankers, although our acquaintance has been of a business one, we can say he is of good habits, possessed of high ideals and would prove to be a worthy member of your Institute.		14047	Committees	14047
A6114	01	06	1938	Documents	Letters Out	The President and Committee, The Ballarat District Benevolent Home, Ballarat.	Mr Thomas Dixon informs me that he is seeking the position as your Secretary; I take this opportunity to say his personality would be of sufficent recommendation; I have known him for fifteen years with daily contact and have found him to be honest, earnest, of good habits and possessing high ideals.		14047	Committees	14047
A6115	17	01	1946	Documents	Letters Out	The Registrar, Pharmacy Board of Victoria, Melbourne.	Ellen Dawn Webster informs me that she is seeking admission to the Pharmacy College and I take the opportunity to express my complete confidence in her suitability; I have known Miss Webster for ten years mainly through as a subscriber of BMI, I have learned to know her well enough to say she is studious, amiable, of good habits and possessed of high ideals.		14047	Committees	14047
A6116	11	09	1937	Documents	Letters Out	The Manager, Cadbury Fry, Pascal Pty. Ltd., Melbourne.	Leonard Edward Sinclair informs me he is seeking a position with your Company as a traveller, I have known him for about three years, chiefly through contact as a member of BMI where he comes daily to study and borrow books, I have learned to know him well enough to say he is a man I should be glad to employ myself, he is studious, of good habits and possessing high ideals, trustworthy and a capable man.		14047	Committees	14047
A6117	13	11	1935	Documents	Letters Out	To Whom It may Concern	The bearer, Mrs. A.C. Jacobsen has been employed by the BMI as a casual cleaner during the years 1932-4 and also at my private residence; I have always found her to be an excellent and intelligent cleaner and trustworthy, I know she is honest and of good habits.		14047	Committees	14047
A6118	23	01	1942	Documents	Letters Out	The Manager, State Savings Bank, Ballarat Branch.	Miss Winifred McLennan of 708 Dana Street informs me she is seeking a position on your staff; I am glad of this opportunity to express my complete confidence in her ability and worth; Miss McLennan was employed as a Library Assistant during the absence of a member of staff on extended sick leave; I found her to be very conscientious, correct and satisfactory in every way.		14047	Committees	14047
A6119	10	05	1947	Documents	Letters Out	To Whom It May Concern	Miss Patricia Monica Meeny of 204 Lyons Street South, Ballarat, informs me she is seeking clerical work and I am pleased to take this opportunity to express my complete confidence in her suitability for such employment; [if there was a vacancy for a junior on our Library staff I would have no hesitation in recommending her for the position] I have known her for six years mainly as a subscriber of the BMI where she come frequently to borrow books and study; she is studious, amiable and possesses personality, and the fact that she obtained her university Leaving Certificate at the age of sixteen should be sufficent recommendation as to her educational qualifications.		14047	Committees	14047
A6120	27	10	1933	Documents	Letters In	R. K. Mackie, 304 Ligar Street, Ballarat.	Letter expressing thanks to Mr. Batten and members of staff for their help in regard to the continuous supply of books made available over a long period of time; the many courtesies extended were much appreciated.		14047	Books	14047
A6121	18	12	1930	Documents	Letters In	Maysie C. Jewell, 18 Gadd Street, Croxton, N.16. Victoria.	letter thanking Mr. Batten and staff for use of Reading Room, excellent Library [the finest of its kind we have met with in Victoria], the uniform courtesy and kindness we have always experienced while in the Library and the return under seperate cover of "The Picadilly Ghost" and "Four Part Four" books.		14047	Books	14047
A6122	22	01	1940	Documents	Letters In	J.T. Davis, Inspectors' Office, Ballarat.	letter advising of resignation as a member of BMI due to promotion and removal from Ballarat; would like to thank all of the staff for their kindly consideration towards me and wish you success in the future.		14047	Membership	14047
A6123	12	12	1927	Documents	Letters In	W. Coulthard, The National Federation, Ballarat Federal Electorate, Mechanics' Institute Buildings, Sturt Street, Ballarat.	writer about to leave the service of the National Federation, wishes to terminate the lease of offices at present leased in his name, the Federation wishes to continue to occupy the rooms, the name of a responsible member of the Branch, who will sign the lease, will be submitted to you after our meeting on Thursday next, I now take this opportunity to thank you for the consideration and courtesy extended to the Branch over the past 4 and half years.		14047	Office Rentals	14047
A6124	15	01	1943	Documents	Letters Out	Miss M. A. Frizzelle, School of Dancing, Ballarat	The arrears in rent have not been addressed so your future tenancy of the room is under review by the Committee.		14047	Accounts	14047
A6125	25	08	1944	Documents	Letters Out	Miss M. A. Frizzelle, Dancing Studio, Ballarat	Notification of arrears in rent. Suggestion for re-payment, otherwise tenancy will terminate.		14047	Accounts	14047
A6126	14	01	19 44-	Documents	Letters In	Mellah A Frizzelle	Letter of apology for late rent payment.		14047	Accounts	14047
A6127	03	09	1943	Documents	Letters Out	Miss M Frizzelle, Dancing Studio, Ballarat	Sending accout for 29 pounds 1/3d. for rent and lighting and noting no payment of rent has been made since 12 July 1943.		14047	Accounts	14047
A6128	17	11	1943	Documents	Letters In	Mellah A Frizzelle	Checque for rent.		14047	Accounts	14047
A6129	08	09	1944	Documents	Letters In	D Aronson Barrister and Solicitor, 18 Lydiard Street Ballarat.	Request for repayment of rent agreement for Mrs Nunn (Frizzelle) due to her business setbacks.		14047	Accounts	14047
A6130	20	09	1944	Documents	Letters Out	Mrs D Aronson, 18 Lydiard Street Ballarat.	Acceptance of suggested payment of 2 pounds per month for arrears of rent with M A Frizzelle as submitted in their letter of 8th inst.		14047	Accounts	14047
A6131	22	11	1941	Documents	Letters Out	Miss M A Frizzelle. Mechanics Institute Ballarat.	Bringing attention to rent arrears of 27 pounds 10d and requesting that some substantial reduction to same is made before next Committee meeting.		14047	Accounts	14047
A6132	06	11	1935	Documents	Letters In	M. Dennison, Scott's Hotel, Melbourne	acknowledging receipt of "Courier" cutting of Mr. Dennison and Mr. Taylor relating to plan by Mr. J. E. Butler		14047	Courier cutting	14047
A6133	19	05	1950	Documents	Letters Out	R.I.L. Stewart Esq., 18 Talbot Street North, Ballarat..	forwarding congratulations on behalf of Committee and Library staff on retirement from management of Australian Mutual Provident Society.		14047	Committees	14047
A6134	26	02	1951	Documents	Letters Out	Victorian Secretary, Australasian Institute of Cost Accountants, Melbourne	character reference for Mr. Vernon Cyril Dilges employed as Accountant with Cuthbert Morrow Must & Shaw.		14047	Committees	14047
A6135	02	06	1941	Documents	Letters Out	Registrar General, 283 Queen Street, Melbourne.	Re: Companies Act 1938 - copy Annual Return (form 37) to 26th May 1941 together with postal note for 6/- for filing.		14047	Reports	14047
A6136	21	08	1953	Documents	Letters Out	The Manager, The Advertiser, Maryborough	details of postal notes sent on 24th February and 31st March in payment of accounts.		14047	Accounts	14047
A6137	12	11	1942	Documents	Letters Out	Registrar General, 283 Queen Street, Melbourne	attaching form 45 "Return of Particulars in the Register of Directors and Notification of any Change Therein" in consequence of death of Samuel Martin together with postal note for 6/- being filing fee.		14047	Reports	14047
A6138	22	01	1941	Documents	Letters Out	Registrar General, 283 Queen Street, Melbourne	forwarding copy of Special Resolution passed at an Extraordinary General Meeting of Members on 15th January together with copyof Articles of Association of Institute sought to amend. Advises that Institute registered on 11th October 1888 under Act 764, new Section 181 , Companies Act 1890.		14047	Meetings	14047
A6139	27	03	1941	Documents	Letters Out	Harston Partridge & Co., 455 Little Collins Street, Melbourne.	Re: Companies Act 1938 - requesting six printed copies each of Form 37 for the Annual Return and Form 45 for the noification of any change in the directorate.		14047	Reports	14047
A6140	15	05	1939	Documents	Records	The Ballaarat Mechanics' Institute	Draft copies of 'Annual Return of a Company not having a Share Capital' 15th May 1939 - 2 copies. Form 37.		14047	Reports	14047
A6141	29	06	1946	Documents	Letters Out	Registrar General, 283 Queen Street, Melbourne.	forwarding copy of Special Resolution altering Articles 6,7,17,19 and 21 passed at Extraordinary General Meeting held 24th June 1946 together with postal note for 6/- filing fee.		14047	Committees	14047
A6142	05	07	1946	Documents	Memorandum	Registrar General, 283 Queen Street, Mebourne.	returning copy Special Resolution for insertion of address where meeting held as required by Form 40.		14047	Committees	14047
A6143	09	07	1946	Documents	Letters Out	Registrar General, 283 Queen Street, Melbournme.	forwarding corrected copy Special Resolution and advising application for approval of Attorney General will be forwarded.		14047	Committees	14047
A6144	16	07	1946	Documents	Letters In	Crown Law Offices, 459 Lonsdale Street, Melbourne C.1.	giving consent to proposed amendment to Articles of Association as set out in copy resolution and advising that no fees are payable thereon.		14047	Committees	14047
A6145	29	08		Documents	Notes	BMI	To Let. 3 rooms on west side of mezzanine floor overlooking Sturt Street. Description etc.		14047	Office Rentals	14047
A6146	25	08	1944	Documents	Letters Out	Miss M.A. Frizzelle, Dancing Studio, Ballarat.	requesting payment of arrears of rent amounting to 26 pounds and 10d. at 2 pounds each week from 1st September in addition to paying current rental. Commitee will terminate tenancy without further notice if request not complied with.		14047	Accounts	14047
A6147	27	03	1944	Documents	Letters In	Mellah A. Frizelle, Dancing Studio, Ballarat.	acknowledging receipt of 9 kauri forms with backs and agreeing to hire charge of 2 shillings and six pence per week from 27th March 1944 payable every four weeks in advance and further agreeing that forms not to be removed from premises and to be returned in good repair on expiration of tenancy after one month's notice in writing to terminate Agreement.		14047	Fixtures & Fittings	14047
A6148	09	08	1944	Documents	Letters Out	Miss M. A. Frizzelle, Dancing Studio, Ballarat.	advising that use of premises for dramatic recital in contravention of terms of agreement and such agreement will be terminated upon further infringement. Also encloses copies Tenancy Agreements dated 24th August 1938 and 31st October 1940.		14047	Room booking	14047
A6149	04	11	1944	Documents	Letters In	Department of Health, 295 Queen Street, Melbourne	Copy of Letter advising Mrs Nunn (Frizzelle) Proprietress, School of Dancing of breach of Health Act.		14047	Room booking	14047
A6150	26	02	1943	Documents	Letters Out	Miss. M. A. Frizzelle, Mechanics Institute, Ballarat.	advising that persons living on premises leased cannot be countenanced and is in contravention of terms of tenancy Agreement.		14047	Room booking	14047
A6151	16	03	1943	Documents	Letters Out	Miss M. A. Frizzelle, Mechanics' Institute, Ballarat.	advising of one months notice to make alternate arrangements for person living on premises.		14047	Committees	14047
A6152	01	07	1943	Documents	Letters In	Miss M. A. Frizzelle, , Mechanics Institute, Ballarat.	advising that no suitable quarters available for her father asking if matter be put to Committee for consideration.		14047	Committees	14047
A6153	2007	07	1943	Documents	Letters Out	Miss M. A. Frizzelle, Dancing Studio, Sturt Street, Balalrat.	advising that resolution passed by Committee "That Miss Frizzelle's apology be accepted and that she be allowed until 19th August 1943 to find other sleeping accommodation for her father and that under no circumstances will this time limit be extended"		14047	Committees	14047
A6154	01	08	1948	Documents	Letters Out	Miss M. A. Frizzelle, Dana Street, Ballarat.	enclosing Tenancy Agreement in duplicate for signing and return.		14047	Committees	14047
A6155	15	03	1948	Documents	Letters In	T. Chapman, Mezzanine Floor, 117 Sturt Street, Ballarat.	requesting permission to sub-let premises to Mr. Fraser of the PMG's Department.		14047	Office Rentals	14047
A6156	18	11	1916	Documents	Agreements	Mrs. J. Hastie-Speed, (Ballarat Womens Branch of the Peoples Liberal Party) Raglan Street South Ballarat.	Agreement to Let and Take two rooms on the first staircase landing at rental of One Pound one shilling and eightpence payable monthly from 1st December 1916		14047	Quote/Tender	14047
A6157				Documents	Newspaper Items	BMI	Newsaper advertisement for availability of large room on second floor together with anteroom for rental to suitable tenant.		14047	Advertisement	14047
A6158	05	09	1947	Documents	Letters In	H. Bainbridge, Secretary, M. B. John Social Club, Lydiard Street South, Ballarat.	written application for lease of top floor to be used for Billiards, Snooker, Table Tennis, Quoits, Cards and Carpet Bowls at rental of 25/-per week, subject to conditions as laid down.		14047	Office Rentals	14047
A6159	08	09	1947	Documents	Letters Out	Secretary, M. B. John Social Club, Ballarat.	advising that offer to rent top floor premises will be submitted to Committee and requesting names of persons to sign on behalf of Social Club.		14047	Quote/Tender	14047
A6160	16	09	1947	Documents	Letters Out	Seretary, M. B. John Social Club, Ballarat.	advising of acceptance by Committee of offer to take top floor premises as per conditions agreed upon.		14047	Office Rentals	14047
A6161	13	10	1947	Documents	Letters Out	M. W. B. John Esq., Lydiard Street South, Ballarat.	enclosing Tenancy Agreement in duplicate for signing and return		14047	Office Rentals	14047
A6162	12	04	1949	Documents	Letters In	M. B. John Ltd., PO Box 214, Ballarat.	advising of wish to terminate agreement to rent roooms second floor as Social Club now defunct.		14047	Office Rentals	14047
A6163	28	05	1949	Documents	Letters Out	Secretary, M. B. John Ltd., Ballarat.	acknowledging receipt cheque for 2 pounds 13/- final payment rental premises top floor and request to take delivery empty bottles and also requesting copy tenancy Agreement for endorsement of transfer to Victorian Postal Institute.		14047	Accounts	14047
A6164	23	05	1949	Documents	Letters In	Secretary, Ballarat Postal Institute, Post Office, Ballarat.	application for hire of rooms at rental of 25/- per week.		14047	Office Rentals	14047
A6165	19	10	1931	Documents	Inventories	The Ballaarat Mechanis Institute	copy list of rents received		14047	Office Rentals	14047
A6166				Documents	Notes	Ballaarat Mechanics Institute, Ballarat.	list of present rents in neighbourhood which includes lock up shops and shops with living accommodation.		14047	Committees	14047
A6167				Documents	Reports	BMI	sets out requirements if let as a factory , costs to fit up as a flat, and extensions to Theatre, also requirements for alterations to doorways and seating		14047	Quote/Tender	14047
A6168	12	7	1949	Documents	Letters In	Advertising Manager, Robur Tea Company Ltd, 28-34 Clarendon Street, South Melbourne S.C. 5	Acknowledging letter of 28 June re Robur sign on side wall of Institute, and advising their wish to renew for a further 3 years		14047	Wall advertising	14047
A6169	17	4	1946	Documents	Letters Out	Advertising Manager, Robur Tea Company Ltd, 28-34 Clarendon Street, South Melbourne S.C. 5	Advising that rent of space for Robur sign on eastern wall of Institute is now due for renewal, and that Davies Bread sign, also on wall has been renewed at the original rental		14047	Wall advertising	14047
A6170	19	7	1949	Documents	Letters Out	To Manager, Robur Tea Company Ltd, 28-34 Clarendon Street, South Melbourne S.C. 5	Accepting offer of 12th inst. to renew Robur sign on side wall of Institute for a further 3 years		14047	Wall advertising	14047
A6171	28	3	1928	Documents	Letters In	Lewis & Skinner, Advertising Signwriters, 224-6 Grant St, South Melbourne	Enclosing agreement form on behalf of Robur Tea and cheque for 13 pounds, - 10 pounds rental first year and 3 pounds deposit		14047	Wall advertising	14047
A6172	30	3	1928	Documents	Letters Out	To Lewis & Skinner, Advertising Signwriters, 224-6 Grant St, South Melbourne	Advising that there had been a misunderstanding about the terms of the agreement re Robur Tea sign - agreement requires wall to be painted over with two coats of white paint if contract not renewed, also no boards to be attached to wall		14047	Wall advertising	14047
A6173	2	4	1928	Documents	Letters In	Lewis & Skinner, Advertising Signwriters, 224-6 Grant St, South Melbourne	Advising that words "approved paint" are not acceptable and require this to be changed to good quality paint, also asking what deposit is required		14047	Wall advertising	14047
A6174	11	4	1928	Documents	Letters In	Lewis & Skinner, Advertising Signwriters, 224-6 Grant St, South Melbourne	Enclosing revised agreement and extra 2 pounds deposit		14047	Wall advertising	14047
A6175	25	5	...4	Documents	Letters Out	Lewis & Skinner, Advertising Signwriters, 224-6 Grant St, South Melbourne	Enclosing three copies of agrrement duly signed and receipt for one yeaer's rent		14047	Wall advertising	14047
A6176	30	4	1934	Documents	Letters Out	Lewis & Skinner, Advertising Signwriters, 224-6 Grant St, South Melbourne	Enclosing cheques for ten pounds overing year's rent to May 1935		14047	Accounts	14047
A6177	2	5	...4	Documents	Letters Out	Lewis & Skinner, Advertising Signwriters, 224-6 Grant St, South Melbourne	Advising that there should be no problems with renewal of sign, but matter will have to go to Committee		14047	Wall advertising	14047
A6178	22	4	1952	Documents	Letters Out	To Manager, Robur Tea Company Ltd, 28-34 Clarendon Street, South Melbourne (two copies)	Enclosing receipt for rental of wall space to 31/3/1953, and requesting to know whether thay require a further three years lease		14047	Receipt	14047
A6179	2	5	1952	Documents	Letters In	Manager, Robur Tea Company Ltd, 28-34 Clarendon Street, South Melbourne	Agreeing to extension of agreement and requesting form to sign		14047	Wall advertising	14047
A6180	13	6	1952	Documents	Letters In	Manager, Robur Tea Company Ltd, 28-34 Clarendon Street, South Melbourne	Enclosing signed agreement		14047	Wall advertising	14047
A6181	21	4		Documents	Letters Out	Lewis & Skinner, Advertising Signwriters, 224-6 Grant St, South Melbourne	Attaching signed agreement for a further term of three years, also their cheque which requires signature		14047	Wall advertising	14047
A6182	7	5		Documents	Letters Out	Manager, Robur Tea Company Ltd, 28-34 Clarendon Street, South Melbourne	Returning cheque as amount has been paid by Lewis & Skinner		14047	Wall advertising	14047
A6183	21	4	1931	Documents	Memorandum	Lewis & Skinner, Advertising Signwriters, 224-6 Grant St, South Melbourne	Enclosing cheque for ten pounds for rental		14047	Wall advertising	14047
A6184	14	4	1930	Documents	Letters In	Lewis & Skinner, Advertising Signwriters, 224-6 Grant St, South Melbourne	Enclosing cheque for ten pounds for rental		14047	Wall advertising	14047
A6185				Documents	Plans & Drawings	Lewis & Skinner, 224/6 Grant Street, South Melbourne	Robur Tea "Serves you right" - No. 1 Design plan		14047	Wall advertising	14047
A6186	21	4	1932	Documents	Letters In	Lewis & Skinner, Advertising Signwriters, 224-6 Grant St, South Melbourne	Enclosing cheque for rent of sign		14047	Wall advertising	14047
A6187	26	3	...8	Documents	Letters Out	Lewis & Skinner, Advertising Signwriters, 224-6 Grant St, South Melbourne	Stating preference for Design No 2 for eastern wall of Institute, although either is acceptable. Advising that deposit required is five pounds, not three		14047	Wall advertising	14047
A6188	21	3	...8	Documents	Letters Out	Lewis & Skinner, Advertising Signwriters, 224-6 Grant St, South Melbourne	Replying to letter of 16th inst. regarding advertisement for Eastern wall of Institute, and setting out requirements		14047	Wall advertising	14047
A6189	12	6	1946	Documents	Letters In	Manager, Robur Tea Company Ltd, 28-34 Clarendon Street, South Melbourne	Enclosing completed copy of contract for advertising and enclosing cheque for ten pounds		14047	Wall advertising	14047
A6190	5	6	1946	Documents	Letters In	Manager, Robur Tea Company Ltd, 28-34 Clarendon Street, South Melbourne	Enclosing two copies of contract for renewal of advertising		14047	Wall advertising	14047
A6191				Documents	Letters Out	Lewis & Skinner, Advertising Signwriters, 224-6 Grant St, South Melbourne	Returning copies of agreement for insertion of date and acceptance and advising approval of contract and design of new sign		14047	Wall advertising	14047
A6192	3	9	1940	Documents	Letters In	Lewis & Skinner, Advertising Signwriters, 224-6 Grant St, South Melbourne	Enclosing signed agreement and cheque for fifteen pounds		14047	Wall advertising	14047
A6193	30	8	1940	Documents	Letters In	Lewis & Skinner, Advertising Signwriters, 224-6 Grant St, South Melbourne	Advising that aspects of the proposed contract was not acceptable to Robur Tea		14047	Wall advertising	14047
A6194	27	9	1940	Documents	Letters Out	Lewis & Skinner, Advertising Signwriters, 224-6 Grant St, South Melbourne	Enclosed three copies of agreement for Robur Tea sigbn		14047	Wall advertising	14047
A6195	28	12	1940	Documents	Letters Out	Lewis & Skinner, Advertising Signwriters, 224-6 Grant St, South Melbourne	Advising that copy of completed aggreement had not yet been returned		14047	Wall advertising	14047
A6196	2	9	1940	Documents	Agreements	BMI	Agreement with Robur Tea for sign advertising on the eastern wall of Institute, and listing conditions		14047	Wall advertising	14047
A6197	5	4	1943	Documents	Letters Out	Lewis & Skinner, Advertising Signwriters, 224-6 Grant St, South Melbourne	Requesting information on Robur Tea Coy's intentions regarding wall sign		14047	Wall advertising	14047
A6198	25	6	1958	Documents	Letters Out	Lewis & Skinner, Advertising Signwriters, 224-6 Grant St, South Melbourne	Enclosing two copies of formal agrrement		14047	Wall advertising	14047
A6199	26	5	1958	Documents	Letters Out	Lewis & Skinner, Advertising Signwriters, 224-6 Grant St, South Melbourne	Requesting a reply to letter of 22nd April re sign		14047	Wall advertising	14047
A6200	23	4	1958	Documents	Letters Out	Lewis & Skinner, Advertising Signwriters, 224-6 Grant St, South Melbourne	Asking whether it was intended to renew wall sign		14047	Wall advertising	14047
A6201	22	6	1955	Documents	Letters Out	Lewis & Skinner, Advertising Signwriters, 224-6 Grant St, South Melbourne	Drawing attention to non-receipt of agreement and rental		14047	Wall advertising	14047
A6202	5	5	1955	Documents	Letters Out	Lewis & Skinner, Advertising Signwriters, 224-6 Grant St, South Melbourne	Enclosing signed agreement		14047	Wall advertising	14047
A6203	21	5	1955	Documents	Letters Out	Lewis & Skinner, Advertising Signwriters, 224-6 Grant St, South Melbourne	Requesting to know if renewal of wall lease is required		14047	Wall advertising	14047
A6204	24	3	1955	Documents	Letters Out	Lewis & Skinner, Advertising Signwriters, 224-6 Grant St, South Melbourne	Requesting to know if renewal of wall lease is required		14047	Wall advertising	14047
A6205	28	6	1949	Documents	Letters Out	Lewis & Skinner, Advertising Signwriters, 224-6 Grant St, South Melbourne	Advising that agreement to display sign has expired and requesting advice whether a new agreement is required		14047	Wall advertising	14047
A6206	27	6	1958	Documents	Letters In	Manager, Robur Tea Company Ltd, 28 Clarendon Street, South Melbourne	Enclosing completed copy of agreement for advertising and enclosing cheque for ten pounds		14047	Wall advertising	14047
A6207	1	7	1955	Documents	Letters In	Manager, Robur Tea Company Ltd, 28-34 Clarendon Street, South Melbourne	Enclosing completed agreement for sign and advising that cheque for rental will follow in ten days		14047	Wall advertising	14047
A6208				Documents	Inventories	Non-Fiction and Fiction	handwritten notes/figures on books held in library		14047	Books	14047
A6209	31	12	1946	Documents	Inventories	Statistics of Victoria Form for Public Libraries, as required under the Statistics Act, 1928.	includes cost of construction of the Library, number of staff employed, total numbers of volumes in the Library, and receipts.		14047	Statistics	14047
A6210	09	06	1947	Documents	Letters In	O. Gawler, Government Statist, Office of the Government Statist, 295 Queen Street, Melbourne.	letter requesting enclosed two forms be completed for the year ended 31st December, 1946.		14047	Statistics	14047
A6211	31	12	1941	Documents	Library Records	Statistics of Victoria, Form for Public Libraries as required under the Statistics Act, 1928 for the year ended 31st December, 1941.	request for statistics of cost of construction of the Library, number of staff employed, total number of volumes held in library and receipts.		14047	Statistics	14047
A6212	31	12	1945	Documents	Library Records	Statistics of Victoria, Form for Public Libraries, as required under The Statistics Act, 1928 for the year ended 31st December, 1945.	Statistics required are, cost of construction of Library, number of staff employed, total number of volumes held in Library, and receipts.		14047	Statistics	14047
A6213	31	12	1941	Documents	Library Records	Statistics of Victoria, Form for Public Libraries, as required under The Statistics Act, 1928.	Request for cost of construction of Library, number of staff employed, total volumes held in library, and receipts.		14047	Statistics	14047
A6214	31	12	1948	Documents	Library Records	Statistics of Victoria, Form for Public Libraries, as required under The Statistics Act, 1928.	request for cost of construction of Library, number of staff employed, total number of volumes held, and receipts.		14047	Statistics	14047
A6215	10	07	1943	Documents	Envelopes	BMI	handwritten/drawn on back of envelope "Draughts - 9 sets of chessmen 4/7/47 also 1 ivory set presented by late J. Inglis, 2 sets in clubroom 13/7/43, plus small drawing".		14047	Fixtures & Fittings	14047
A6216				Documents	Notice	Ballarat Mechanics Institute - Club and Smoking Room	"Alteration which have been given general satisfaction have been made to the Club Room. All male members are entitled to use this room and the Committee would like to see it much more availed of by the members, either for playing chess, draughts and cards, or as a Smoking and Conversation Room. The Room is supplied with various Ballarat and Melbourne newspapers and is open from 8.30am until 10.30pm and Sunday's 2pm till 10.00pm".		14047	Committees	14047
A6217				Documents	Letters In	Lindsay M. Gunn, Casemaker, 922 Howitt Street, Ballarat.	letter thanking Committee for use of the well-appointed, cosy and well lit room used during the year on a Friday evening by the Chess Club. Letter goes on to say they have several New Australian members, also several beginners, and as the membership is only 2/6d p.a. this will encourage more new and old players to join. Mr. Purdue won the Club Championship, with Mr. Glenn as runnerup, a presentation was made to Mr. Spielvogel on his retirement as President and a dual time clock was purchased during the year for use in match play.		14047	Room booking	14047
A6218				Documents	Notice	BMI	Handwritten "Members are informed that there is a Chess Club in the Smoking Room - no fee is charges. Several players are willing to give instruction to any members, in the elements of the game".		14047	Committees	14047
A6219	02	09	1941	Documents	Newspaper Items	Letter to the Editor, Ballarat Courier	In response to three paragraphs and two letters in the "Courier", the Committee of the BMI offers to convene a meeting to start a Draughts Club and set aside a room for holding a competition.		14047	Advertisement	14047
A6220	08	09	1941	Documents	Letters Out	Mr E. Bourke, Cororooke	Notification of the formation of a draughts club in Ballarat. Mr P. Naughton suggested a tournament between the two teams. Also suggested getting in touch with Mr Russell of Colac concerning the transport of players.		14047	Advertisement	14047
A6221	04	10	1941	Documents	Notices	BMI, Ballarat	Notice of Draughts Match against West End. BMI names: Francis, Jones, Hall, Herman, Odlum, Restarick and for West End: Naughton, Francis, Kewney		14047	Committees	14047
A6222	04	10	1941	Documents	Notice	BMI, Ballarat	Draft copy of a notice advertising a Draughts competition between BMI and West End.		14047	Advertisement	14047
A6223	28	10	1941	Documents	Letters In	E. Bourke, Shamrock House, Cororooke	Reply to letter about draughts club. Unable to oblige because most of the players are no longer in the district. Jer. Sexton died and Pat Sexton had a nervous breakdown and is away in a home being cared for.		14047	Committees	14047
A6224				Documents	Letters In	BMI.	Notice concerning use and hours of the Club and Smoking Room for male members.		14047	Buildings	14047
A6225	17	02	1950	Documents	Letters In	Clarke & Dobson, 52 Lydiard Street South, Ballarat.	Mrs Mary Agnes Butler is purchasing the confectionary business conducted at 121 Sturt St from Mrs Dorothy Alway. Request for lease for two years. She intends to conduct a confectionary and fruit shop and to sell pastry, but not to make the pastry on the premises.		14047	Office Rentals	14047
A6226	11	02	1950	Documents	Letters In	Edward F. Richards, 115 Sturt St, Ballarat	Has sold his business to Mr Proctor, who will take over the lease, subject to approval by the Committee.		14047	Office Rentals	14047
A6227	20	02	1950	Documents	Letters In	John Proctor, 124 Wendouree Parade, Ballarat	Notification of purchase of Britannia Theatre Sweet Shop, subject to approval. Request for a two year lease, at the rental fixed by the Fair Rents Board.		14047	Office Rentals	14047
A6228	23	03	1950	Documents	Letters In	Clarke & Dobson, 52 Lydiard Street South, Ballarat	Request for confirmationof approval of the tenancy of Mrs M. A. Butler with a two year lease.		14047	Office Rentals	14047
A6229	24	03	1950	Documents	Letters Out	Messrs Clarke & Dobson, 52 Lydiard Street South, Ballarat	Confirmation of approval for Mrs Butler's fruit shop. Cuthbert, Morrow & Co. are drawing up an agreement.		14047	Office Rentals	14047
A6230	31	12	1949	Documents	Statement	BMI	List of water and sewerage rates for all areas of the BMI buildings - including seven tenants: Alway, Douglas, Chapman, Frizzelle, Ballarat Postal Institute, Todd, Johansen		14047	Office Rentals	14047
A6231	15	10	1949	Documents	Letters In	E. F. Richards, 714 Ascot St Sth, Ballarat	Has purchased the business at the entrance to the premises from Miss Middleton. Requests a lease for at least one year.		14047	Office Rentals	14047
A6232	17	10	1949	Documents	Agreements	Mrs Elsie Maud Quick, 4 Lyons St Nth, Ballarat	Agreement to take rooms for dressmaking on a monthly basis.		14047	Office Rentals	14047
A6233	03	11	1949	Documents	Notes	BMI	Notes for Solicitor, Agreed Increases in Rentals, subject to the approval of the Fair Rents Board. List of increased rentals - the first in 21 years. Includes details of leases.		14047	Office Rentals	14047
A6234	25	11	1949	Documents	Plans & Drawings	Cowper, Murphy & Associates, 431 Bourke St, Melbourne	Request for return of plans of the building, borrowed in connection with proposed remodelling of the picture theatre.		14047	Buildings	14047
A6235	14	12	1949	Documents	Letters In	W. Taylor, Doepel, Lilley & Taylor, National Mutual Building, Ballarat	Application before the Fair Rents Board will not be able to be heard until the New Year. They have to be heard only by the Magistrate, Mr Duggan.		14047	Office Rentals	14047
A6236	07	02	1950	Documents	Agreements	The Fair Rents Board, Law Courts, Ballarat	Notification of rent determined by the Board for Mrs D. Alway (now Mary Agnes Butler).		14047	Office Rentals	14047
A6237	07	02	1950	Documents	Agreements	The Fair Rents Board, Law Courts, Ballarat	Notification of rent determined by the Board for E. F. Richards.		14047	Office Rentals	14047
A6238	09	02	1950	Documents	Letters In	Doepel, Lilley & Taylor, National Mutual Building, Ballarat	Encloses the result of the Fair Rents Board determination for six tenants. Increase was granted in all cases.		14047	Office Rentals	14047
A6239	12	01	1950	Documents	Letters In	John E. Proctor, 115 Sturt St, Ballarat	Notification of the sale of the Britannia Sweet Shop to Mrs E. Thomas.		14047	Office Rentals	14047
A6240	21	08	1950	Documents	Letters In	Evelyn A. Thomas, 1532 Sturt St, Ballarat	Following an interview and concerning the purchase of the sweet shop from Mr Proctor. Waiting for approval from Committee.		14047	Office Rentals	14047
A6241	26	11	1934	Documents	Agreements	Athol Elston Evelyn Wright, 106 Lydiard Street South, Ballarat.	agreed rent of two pounds five shillings and nine pence per week for shop at the western end of Institute's building.		14047	Office Rentals	14047
A6242	23	05	1938	Documents	Letters In	A. & N. Booth, 121 Sturt Street, Ballarat.	letter asking Committee that the walls and ceiling of the cellar to be put in order so as the tenant can make and sell pies, pasties and scones, letter also requests that the stairway be attended to too.		14047	Buildings	14047
A6243	18	08	1938	Documents	Letters Out	Misss N.J. Booth, 53 Laurie Street, Ballarat East.	letter granting request to make and sell pies, etc. on premises occupied by tenant and enclosing your acceptance of a new agreement embodying the altered conditions.		14047	Office Rentals	14047
A6244	01	02	1937	Documents	Agreements	A.V. & N.J. Booth, 53 Laurie Street, Ballarat East.	tenant agreement of two pounds, five shillings and nine pence weekly rental of shop at western end of the Institute's building.		14047	Office Rentals	14047
A6245	16	04	1938	Documents	Agreements	Joseph Klein, 409 Skipton Street, Ballarat.	agreement of one pound and eighteen shillings per week for rent of shop on ground floor at the entrance to the Institute building.		14047	Office Rentals	14047
A6246	18	01	1935	Documents	Agreements	Francis Henry Warwick, 109 Sturt Street, Ballarat.	agreement of one pound, sixteen shillings and sixpence for rental of shop on ground floor at the entrance to the Institute building.		14047	Office Rentals	14047
A6247	21	10	1941	Documents	Letters Out	Messrs. Albert V. and Nellie J. Booth, Confectioners, C/- Miss N.J. Booth, 121 Sturt Street, Ballarat.	letter confirming conversation which the President, Treasurer and myself had with you and your brother today regarding your tenancy of our shop. The Institute desires to have possession of the shop; we give you every opportunity to liquidate your assets and windup the business before 30th April, 1942, if you wish to vacate before this date, the Committeee would be happy to fall in with your wishes.		14047	Office Rentals	14047
A6248	20	07	1950	Documents	Letters In	D. & A. Aronson, Barristers & Solicitors, 18 Lydiard Street South, Ballarat.	letter confirming Mrs. M.A. Nunn is content to continue her tenancy on the present basis and that she does not require a lease.		14047	Office Rentals	14047
A6249	20	04	1942	Documents	Letters In	Claude Johansen, 113 Sturt Street, Ballarat.	letter advising of closing down his business due to the Military call up and the tobacco rationing, all his employees have been taken for duty, has found it impossible to find a capable person to keeep the place open and needs reassurance from the Committee that when he is able to reopen this business that the Committee will allow him to do so.		14047	Office Rentals	14047
A6250	24	01	1938	Documents	Letters In	Industrial Acceptance Corporation Limited, Fleet House, 60 Collins Place, Melbourne.	letter asking if the Institute has seized an Electrics Combination Compressor for rent due from Misses A. & N. Booth and if so, that under the provisions of Section [6] [ii] of the Landlord & Tenant Act, 1932 it is necessary for you to advise this Company immediately.		14047	Office Rentals	14047
A6251	14	11	1941	Documents	Letters Out	Mr. Charles Cemmola, Mair Street, Ballarat.	letter enclosing Tenancy Agreement at a cost of two pounds, five shillings and ninepence p.w. till 30th April, 1942.		14047	Office Rentals	14047
A6252	14	11	1941	Documents	Letters In	Cuthbert, Morrow, Must & Shaw, Barristers & Solicitors, Ballarat.	letter enclosing Tenancy Agreement for Charles Gemmola and a breakdown of the rental.		14047	Office Rentals	14047
A6253	11	02	1940	Documents	Agreements	Wilfred Rex Hudson, [Clairemont Social Club]. 3 Gent Street, Ballarat.	agreement of one pound p.w. for two rooms on the second floor of the Institute.		14047	Office Rentals	14047
A6254	07	09	1934	Documents	Agreements	Frank Ralph Taylor, 332 Sturt Street, Ballarat.	agreement of four shillings weekly rental for the room on the ground floor [lecture room] for use on a Sunday.		14047	Office Rentals	14047
A6255	17	10	1949	Documents	Letters In	D. & A. Aronson, Barristers & Solicitors, 18 Lydiard Street South, Ballarat.	letter advising that their client, Mr. Claude Johansen, tenant, has asked them to apply for a lease; asks the Committee to take into consideration that Mr. Johansen has been a model tenant for the past ten years, being punctual with his rent, has embarked in improving the shop, now wishes to further renovate but not without a lease.		14047	Office Rentals	14047
A6256	19	10	1949	Documents	Letters Out	Messrs. D. & A. Aronson, Solicitors, Ballarat.	letter acknowleding receipt of your letter; and to inform you the matter of a new lease for C.H. Johansen will be in due course, be dealt by my Committee.		14047	Office Rentals	14047
A6257	07	02	1950	Documents	Agreements	The Fair Rents Board, Law Courts, Ballarat to Messrs. Doepel, Lilley & Taylor, Agents for the BMI.	Fair Rents Board determined that the rental of three pounds, six shillings and sixpence was determined to be operative from the 7th February, 1950 for Claude Johansen.		14047	Office Rentals	14047
A6258	22	08	1950	Documents	Letters Out	Messrs. D. & A. Aronson, Solicitors, Ballarat.	letter advising of Committee meeting last night; advising that the Committee could not see it way clear to alter Clause 4 [b] of the proposed new lease; your client [C.H. Johansen] will be able to to operate his business during alterations; [the BMI would not be so foolish to have a shop idle unless absolutely necessary] similar Tenancy Agreements including the clause to which you object have been signed off by other tenants affected and we trust your client will do likewise.		14047	Office Rentals	14047
A6259	17	07	1950	Documents	Leases	Copy of letter from D. & A. Aronson, Barristers & Solicitors to Messrs. Cuthbert, Morrow, Must & Shaw, Solicitors, Ballarat.	letter requesting that the BMI Committee at a meeting tonight consider deleting the proviso in paragraph 4 [b] of the draft lease for their client, C.H. Johansen; letter goes to list objections and reasons why this request should be meet.		14047	Office Rentals	14047
A6260	15	05	1950	Documents	Letters Out	Engineer-in-Chief, Ballarat Sewerage Authority, Ballarat.	letter asking whether a basement room under our fruit shop can be connected to a water service, there is no sewerage connection to this room.		14047	Buildings	14047
A6261	17	05	1950	Documents	Letters In	A.E. Stohr, Engineer-in-Chief, The Ballarat Sewerage Authority, Water and Sewerage Offices, Ballarat.	Following an inspection of your premises on the 15th by an Inspector and yourself it is understood and agreed that a water service as requested is not necessary and that an existing tap can be used.		14047	Buildings	14047
A6262	19	03	1951	Documents	Letters In	Clarke & Dobson, Solicitors, 52 Lydiard Street South, Ballarat.	letter written on behalf of their client, Mrs. M.A. Butler who wishes to ake application for the Committee to modernize the shop front at 121 Sturt Street; letter goes to say that the plate glass window was broken and the shop front damaged when a car crashed into it; letter goes to say that with loss of trade and the proposed extension of the theatre entrance it will become necessary for better facilites to be provided.		14047	Buildings	14047
A6263	21	03	1951	Documents	Letters Out	handwritten letter from Commerce Union Assurance Coy. Ltd. to Messrs. Doepel, Lilley & Taylor.	re Claim No. 15231 on Policy No. 734718; in view of the fact that Messrs. Clarke & Dobson, Solicitors are instructing proceedings against the owner of the motor vehicle involved in this case; we consider it would in the best interest of all concerned if the Solicitors also acted for us in the recovery of the broken glass at the cost of 34 pounds 16 shillings and 4 pence.		14047	Insurance	14047
A6264	05	04	1951	Documents	Letters In	Clarke & Dobson, 52 Lydiard Street South, Ballarat.	advising that Insurance Company will settle in full claim on Mr. W. R. Dunstan owner of car which damaged shop front occupied by Mrs. M. A. Butler, 121 Sturt Street Ballarat.		14047	Insurance	14047
A6265	09	04	1951	Documents	Letters Out	Messrs.Clarke & Dobson, Solicitors, Ballarat.	enclosing form of release sealed by Institute covering claim made in favour of Mrs. M. A. Butler		14047	Insurance	14047
A6266	17.03.195	03	1951	Documents	Tenders	J. W. & K. Walsh Bros. 239 Scotts Parade, Ballarat.	submitting costs for repair to shop front 121 Sturt Street for 160 pounds 10/- and note attached by Mr. S. D. Butler forwarding same.		14047	Buildings	14047
A6267	28	022	1951	Documents	Tenders	J. H. Brown & Son, 107 Doveton Street South, Ballarat.	tender submitted of 217 pounds for upgrading fruit shop occupied by Mrs. M. A. Butler.together with architectural drawing of showcase		14047	Buildings	14047
A6268	24	04	1951	Documents	Letters In	Clarke & Dobson,Solicitors, 52 Lydiard Street South, Ballarat.	enclosing cheque for 27 pounds 15/- recovered for damage to premises 121 Sturt Street, Ballarat.		14047	Insurance	14047
A6269	17	04	1950	Documents	Letters In	J.G.Proctor, 124 Wendouree Parade, Ballarat	request for removal of fireplace and replacement by wooden door to give dual access to shop at corner of foyer		14047	Buildings	14047
A6270	27	04	1951	Documents	Letters Out	Clarke & Dobson, Solicitors, Ballarat.	forwarding official receipt for 27 pounds 2/- together with tenant's receipt for 13/- for damage to shop front 121 Sturt Street, Ballarat.		14047	Receipt	14047
A6271	19	05	1934	Documents	Agreements	Mr. Virgona, Ballarat	offering to pay at rate of 7/6 per week for outstanding water and sewerage rates of 10 pounds 13/6 as per Court Order provided that Institute makes same rebate given on rent for winter months of 1933.		14047	Accounts	14047
A6272	19	11	1940	Documents	Letters In	J. K. Taylor, Jehovah Witnesses, 332 Sturt Street, Ballarat.	expressing disappointment at cancellation of use of room at Institute.		14047	Room booking	14047
A6273	25	05	1940	Documents	Newspaper Items		'Age" and "Courier" newspaper cuttings referring to disputed affiliation between Jehovah Witnesses and Nazism		14047	Courier cutting	14047
A6274	19	11	1940	Documents	Letters Out	Mr. Frank R. Taylor, 322 Sturt Street, Ballarat.	advising that Lecture Room is no longer available for meetings by Jehovah Witnesses from 24 November.		14047	Room booking	14047
A6275				Documents	Letters Out	Mr. Victor Machefer	notice to quit and deliver up possession of shop and premises Mechanics Institute Building to be served on 20th August 1888 with expiry on 24th September 1888		14047	Office Rentals	14047
A6276	08	06	1951	Documents	Letters In	E.A. Thomas, 115 Sturt Street, Ballarat.	stating opposition to similar business re-opening next door		14047	Committees	14047
A6277	01	10	1938	Documents	Letters Out	Head Teacher, Humffray Street State School, Ballarat East	offering Library membership for one year free of charge to a selected pupil . Similar offer to be made to each of 8 State Schools in Ballarat		14047	Library	14047
A6278	13	12	1938	Documents	Memorandum	The Neon Electric Sign Ltd., 289-291 Coventry Street, South Melbourne.	requesting permission to erect Neon sign under verandah at 113 Sturt Street, Ballarat as per sketch		14047	Advertisement	14047
A6279	30	12	1938	Documents	Letters Out	The Manager, Neon Electric Signs Ltd., 289 Coventry Street South Melbourne.	setting out conditions required for acceptance of erection of Neon sign in front of shop occupied by J.D. Rooney, Hairdresser.		14047	Accounts	14047
A6280	10	01	1939	Documents	Letters In	Neon Electric Signs Ltd., 289 Coventry Street, South Melbourne SC 5	acknowledging permission for erection of sign for Mr. J. D. Rooney		14047	Advertisement	14047
A6281	05	01	1939	Documents	Letters Out	Secretary, Education Department, Treasury Place, Melbourne C1	advising of application for membership to School Libraries Vocational School by Mr. Mr. N.F. Spielvogel.		14047	Library	14047
A6282	05	01	1939	Documents	Letters Out	Mr. Harold Foord, Optician, Ballarat.	requesting substantial reduction in outstanding rent of 33 pounds 12/- before 16th January		14047	Accounts	14047
A6283	03	12	1938	Documents	Notices	Mrs. J. Cole, Hon.Secretary, The Ballarat District Benevolent Home Inc. , Ladies Auxiliary Committee, Park Street, Ballarat.	request for Christmas donation		14047	Donations	14047
A6284	21	12	1938	Documents	Letters In	Mr. Nathan Spielvogel, Central Staff School, Ballarat.	nominating Douglas Holloway for free membership for one year offered by Institute.		14047	Membership	14047
A6285	20	01	1939	Documents	Letters Out	W. Sanders, Pleasant St. State School, Ballarat.	requesting nomination of one of the two essay writers for the free membership as offered.		14047	Membership	14047
A6286	06	01	1939	Documents	Letters Out	Secretary, Education Department, Melbourne.	advising the offer of Mr. Spielvogel to speak for 15 minutes on either of two suggested topics at School Libraries Vocational School.		14047	Membership	14047
A6287	18	04	1939	Documents	Letters Out	Mr. Spielvogel, 10 Exeter Street, Ballarat.	offering congratulation on retirement and expressing thanks for valuable services as President and member of Committee.		14047	Committees	14047
A6288	17	01	1939	Documents	Letters In	Education Department, Public Offices, Treasury Place, Melbourne.	advising that final arrangements for speakers at the Vocation School have been made but Mr. Spielvogel may speak of either of topics mentioned.		14047	Lecture booking	14047
A6289	05	05	1948	Documents	Receipts	J. Harrington, Mechanics Institute, Ballarat.	advising receipt from Ballarat Mechanics Institute of Policy No. 1361943 in Australian Mutual Provident Society together with bonus Certificates to value of 9 pounds 4/- to 31st December 1945		14047	Accounts	14047
A6290	27	10	1942	Documents	Memorandum		character reference for John P. Harrington		14047	Reports	14047
A6291	22	051948	1948	Documents	Agreements		Agreement between Institute and Leslie James Rowe of Bridge Street Sebastopol for position as assistant projectionist		14047	Staff	14047
A6292	06	04	1954	Documents	Letters In	Alex. Hamilton, 408 Drummond Street South, Ballarat.	tendering resignation as Assistant Librarian as from 23rd April.		14047	Staff	14047
A6293	11	05	1942	Documents	Letters Out	Miss Isobel Waters, 1604 Sturt Street, Ballarat.	advising of interview arranged for Saturday 14th May for position as Junior Assistant.		14047	Staff	14047
A6294	11	05	1942?	Documents	Correspondence	No Name or Address	letter advising that an interview for the position of Junior Assistant will be held in the Newspaper Reading-Room on the 14th at 10.15am and could you please attend.		14047	Letters Out	14047
A6295	23	01	1946	Documents	Letters Out	Mr. Leslie J. Rowe, C/- Britannia Pictures, Ballarat.	At the last monthly meeting of the Committee we were asked to express our appreciation of your service during Mr. Harrington's absence with the R.A.A.F during the period 11/1942 to 01/1946. You always displayed a keen interest in your duties; we found you most willing, conscientious and showing great initiative and we are most grateful to you for your services during a very difficult period.		14047	Staff	14047
A6296	07	11	1949	Documents	Letters In	K.A. May, "Loatta", Dean via Ballarat.	letter offering resignation as from November 30th so as to have sufficient time to study for the approaching exams before applying for the Library School in 1950.		14047	Staff	14047
A6297	24	08	1950	Documents	Letters In	Patricia Kelly, 232 Raglan Street South, Ballarat.	letter applying for leave of absence of one year, will be sailing on the "Esperance Bay" on October 13th to visit family in Ireland; hopes this meets with the approval of the Committee and a thank you for the pleasure of working at the BMI during the past few years.		14047	Staff	14047
A6298	10	04	1951	Documents	Letters In	Barbara Tyler, 219 Drummond Street North, Ballarat.	letter thanking Mr. Batten and the members of the Library Committee for their letter of March 30th; also to thanking staff for their most appreciated gift.		14047	Staff	14047
A6299	21	03	1951	Documents	Letters In	Alix L. Rowley, 305 Doveton Street, Ballarat North.	letter applying for position advertised in The Courier on March 31.		14047	Staff	14047
A6300	01	04	1932	Documents	Letters In	The National Mutual Life Association of Australasia Limited, Collins & Queen Streets, Melbourne.	letter enclosing Bonus Certificates for the Policy No's. 332858-9, 332861 and 801677.		14047	Insurance	14047
A6301	17	03	1952	Documents	Letters In	Patricia Kelly, 124 Armstrong Street South, Ballarat	letter wishing to withdraw my resignation as my family have now decided to come to Ballarat to live.		14047	Staff	14047
A6302	12	05	1952	Documents	Letters In	Patricia Kelly, No. 6 Ierne Flats, Spence Street, Warrnambool.	letter disputing two weeks holiday pay due, writer goes into great detail to why she is owed this money.		14047	Staff	14047
A6303	26	04	1952	Documents	Letters In	Miss J. Crosier, 205 Rubican Street, Sebastopol.	letter advising of vacancy in library staff and if you are still interested please attend the Library on April 29th at 3.00pm. for an interview.		14047	Staff	14047
A6304	12	03	1952	Documents	Letters In	Miss J. Crosier, 205 Rubicon Street, Sebastopol.	letter thanking for application for position of Junior Assistant and to say there is now no vacancy on the staff as the resignation of one of the staff has been withdrawn.		14047	Staff	14047
A6305	14	08	1952	Documents	Reports	Miss Lynette Philpot	TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN - reference certifying that the Lynette Philpot has been emplyed at the BMI for the past four years during which time she performed her duties with diligence, ability, etc.		14047	Staff	14047
A6306	21	04	1952	Documents	Letters In	Patricia Kelly, 124 Armstrong Street , Ballarat.	due to family circumstances which have caused my family not to return to Ballarat; I wish to tender my resignation effective from April 30th.		14047	Staff	14047
A6307	25	02	1952	Documents	Letters In	Patricia Kelly, 124 Armstrong Street, Ballarat.	letter offering resignation as Assistant Librarian with regret but is unable to live on present salary and am aware that the Committee cannot raise it; apologies for taking this step and goes on to thank the Secretary and Committee for their support.		14047	Staff	14047
A6308	11	03	1952	Documents	Letters Out	Miss Patrica Kelly, 124 Armstrong Street South, Ballarat.	letter accepting resignation received at Committee meeting on the 25th inst; Committee wishes to convey their appreciation of your work for the past four years; your loyal service and pleasant nature.		14047	Staff	14047
A6309	21	12	1954	Documents	Letters Out	Miss L. V. Macguire, 611 Ascot Street, Ballarat.	letter accepting resignation with regret; Committee has appreciated your service, courtesy and understanding.		14047	Staff	14047
A6310	07	10	1950	Documents	Letters Out	Miss F.M. Patricia Kelly, Raglan Street South, Ballarat	letter from BMI Board of Management with good wishes for trip to Ireland and as she may seek a temporary position whilst on leave expressing their complete confidence in her ability and worth . Miss Kelly granted 12 months' leave of absence and BMI will continue to pay their proportion of her staff retiring allowance contributions.		14047	Staff	14047
A6311	02	08	1950	Documents	Letters In	Doepel Lilley & Taylor, The National Mutual Life Association of Australia Ltd., Corner of Sturt & Lydiard Streets, Ballarat.	Re Policy No. 883537 - F.M.P. Kelly. letter enclosing policy and birth certificate. Request enclosed card be signed and returned.		14047	Insurance	14047
A6312	06	02	1942	Documents	Receipts	C.R. Moosman, Ballarat	Acknowledgement of receipt from the Ballarat Mechanics' Institute Life Policy No. 829484 in the National Mutual Life Association of Australasia Limited. Also received Bonus Certificate 1939 for 2 pounds 17 shillings.		14047	Insurance	14047
A6313	28	11	1940	Documents	Letters In	John T. Bainbridge, Repatriation Sanatorium, Mont Park	Request that Life Policy No. 332858 in the National Mutual Life Association of Australasia Ltd for 200 pounds and bonuses be given to his wife, Edith Mary Bainbridge of 26 Anderson Street, Ballarat.		14047	Insurance	14047
A6314	29	11	1940	Documents	Receipts	E.M. Bainbridge, Ballarat	Acknowledgement of receipt from Ballaarat Mechanics' Institute Policy No. 332858 in the National Mutual Life Association of Australasia Ltd., for 200 pounds, and Bonus Certificate 1939, amount 61 pounds 14 shillings.		14047	Insurance	14047
A6315	01	03	1952	Documents	Letters In	Gwenyth M. Rowe, "Dawleenyth" Bridge Street, Sebastopol.	applying for position advertised in Courier, March 1st.		14047	Staff	14047
A6316	02	03	1952	Documents	Letters In	Janet Crosier, 205 Rubicon Street, Sebastopol.	applying for position of Junior Female Assistant advertised in the Courier.		14047	Staff	14047
A6317	26	04	-	Documents	Letters In	Betty Harris, Tarnook, Goolgouri, N.S.W.	letter expressing interest in position that will become vacant and requesting more details.		14047	Staff	14047
A6318	28	11	1949	Documents	Letters Out	Miss Katrine A. May, "Loatta" Dean.	letter from BMI Committee accepting resignation as Junior Library Assistant and expressing the Committee's thanks for the entirely satisfactory work performed. Pleased to know of intention to apply for admission to the Library School in Melbourne, believe will make a good librarian.		14047	Staff	14047
A6319	-	-	-	Documents	Reports	Ballarat Mechanics' Institute	Copy of document prepared by: "the sub-committee appointed to prepare a scheme for carrying into effect the decision to provide retiring allowances for the staff, and make the following recommendations for the consideration of the Committee".		14047	Insurance	14047
A6320	28	02	1929	Documents	Pamphlets (Brochures)	The National Mutual Life Association of Australasia ltd., 395 Collins Street, Melbourne.	Letter enclosing Certificate showing Bonus allotted to Policy at 30 September 1928.		14047	Insurance	14047
A6321	17	03	1928	Documents	Letters In	Doepel & Son, The National Mutual Life Association of Australasia Ltd., Corner of Sturt & Lydiard Streets, Ballarat.	Confirmation that proposal for insurance has been accepted and enclose Acceptance Notice. Policy will be issued on payment of premium 2 pounds, 8 shillings, 9 pence.		14047	Insurance	14047
A6322	17	04	1940	Documents	Letters In	J. Lohan, The National Mutual Life Association of Australia Ltd, Collins & Queen Streets, Melbourne	Sending bonus certificates declared prior to 30th September 1939.		14047	Insurance	14047
A6323	17	04	1940	Documents	Pamphlets (Brochures)	The National Mutual Life, 395 Collins St, Melbourne	Official explanation of bonuses and the amounts for the year ending 30th September 1939.		14047	Insurance	14047
A6324	--	05	1936	Documents	Newspaper Items	Borough of Luton, Public Libraries Department, Central Public Library, George Street, Luton	Advertisement for Junior Children's Library Assistant (Female). Salary at 100 pounds per annum.		14047	Advertisement	14047
A6325	15	03	1934	Documents	Letters In	R. Gower, The National Mutual Life Association of Australiasia Ltd, Collins & Queen Streete, Melbourne	Bonus certificates enclosed.		14047	Insurance	14047
A6326	12	03	1934	Documents	Letters In	Doepel,Lilley & Taylor, National Mutual Life Association of Australasia, Sturt & Lydiard Streets, Ballarat	Notice of assignment of policy - A. C. Bosher - to the Institute.		14047	Insurance	14047
A6327	30	03	1951	Documents	Letters Out	Miss Barbara H. Tyler, Drummond St Nth, Ballarat	Letter of thanks for service as a library assistant, and reluctant acceptance of resignation.		14047	Staff	14047
A6328	25	02	1933	Documents	Letters Out	Ballaarat Mechanics' Institute	Particulars of Duties of Female Junior Assistant. Details of times of employment, duties and retirement scheme.		14047	Staff	14047
A6329	20	01	1937	Documents	Letters Out	The Principal, Castlemaine Technical School, Castlemaine	Reference for Miss Alice C. Bosher in her application for a position on the staff of Castlemaine Technical School.		14047	Staff	14047
A6330	21	02	1933	Documents	Letters Out	Miss E. A. A. Taylor, Clarendon Street, Ballarat	Acceptance of resignation from the position of Junior Assistant to the Librarian.		14047	Staff	14047
A6331	--	--	----	Documents	Notes		Extra money for Miss Kelly for 24 hours work. The Principal of Ballarat High School will recommend a likely girl when she leaves school this year.		14047	Library	14047
A6332	--	--	----	Documents	Notes	Sonia Dillon, 504 Mair St, Ballarat	Notes concerning Sonia Dillon - Age 18 at Mary's Mount. Later information was she did not intend to apply for junior library assistant because the salary was not enough.		14047	Library	14047
A6333	25	11	1949	Documents	Notices	BMI, Duties of Junior Library Assistant	Notice of times, duties and retirement allowance for Female Junior Assistant. The advertisement for this position is attached to the notice.		14047	Library	14047
A6334	03	10	----	Documents	Notes		Notes related to wages per hour		14047	Library	14047
A6335	08	12	1949	Documents	Letters Out	The Principal, Ballarat High School	Request for recommendation of a girl to apply for the job of Junior Assistant in the library		14047	Staff	14047
A6336	07	09	1942	Documents	Letters In	Kathleen Knights, 242 Humffray St, Ballarat East	Letter of application for Junior assistant in the library.		14047	Staff	14047
A6337	15	03	1947	Documents	Letters In	K. Knights, 242 Humffray Street, Ballarat	Resignation from position of Junior Assistant. Has been accepted as a student nurse at the Children's Hospital.		14047	Staff	14047
A6338	27	03	1947	Documents	Letters Out	Miss Kathleen Knights, 242 Humffray Street, Ballaarat	Acceptance of resignation and appreciation of service. Handwritten reference to Life Insurance policy.		14047	Staff	14047
A6339	08	01	1951	Documents	Letters In	Doepel, Lilley & Taylor, National Mutual Buildings, Ballarat	Notification of increased rents determined by the Fair Rents Board for Holland-PerkinsLtd and Ballarat Modern Dairy.		14047	Office Rentals	14047
A6340	06	11	1950	Documents	Letters Out	Miss Greenshields, Ballarat Modern Dairy, 817 Sturt St, Ballarat	Proposal that the two year lease application should be extended to three years.		14047	Office Rentals	14047
A6341	15	11	1950	Documents	Letters In	G. L. Greenshields, Ballarat Modern Dairy, 817 Sturt St, Ballarat	Prefers to wait until the matter has gone before the Fair Rents Board before discussing the matter of a lease.		14047	Office Rentals	14047
A6342	01	11	1950	Documents	Statements	Doepel, Lilley & Taylor, National Mutual Building, Ballarat	Record of payment of rent and water rates of Holland and Modern Dairy		14047	Accounts	14047
A6343	03	11	1950	Documents	Statements	Doepel, Lilley & Taylor, National Mutual Building, Ballarat	Details of loan and rent payment for 6 months.		14047	Accounts	14047
A6344	21	11	1977	Documents	Notices	Ballarat Mechanics' Institute	Agenda for Half Yearly Meeting of Members held on Monday 21 November 1977 at 5.30 pm.		14047	Meetings	14047
A6345	13	06	1951	Documents	Letters In	Ballarat Modern Dairy, 817 Sturt Street, Ballarat	Reply to BMI enquiry stating that Plate glass insurance 125 & 125a Sturt Street is with the London & Lancashire Insurance Co.		14047	Insurance	14047
A6346	17	05	1950	Documents	Statements	Doepel Lilley and Taylor	Re: Ballarat Mechanics' Institute to Anstis Estate. Purchase properties at 123, 125 125a Sturt Street. Proportion Municipal Rates. Proportion Fire Insurance. Proportion Water Rates.		14047	Office Rentals	14047
A6347	18	07	1950	Documents	Letters In	G.L. Greenshields, Secretary, Ballarat Modern Dairy, 817 Sturt Street, Ballarat	Acknowledging BMI letter of 11th inst., re plate glass insurance claim		14047	Insurance	14047
A6348	-	-	1920	Documents	Pamphlets (Brochures)	Literary Institutes' Association of New South Wales.	Rules also Suggested for institutes		14047	Library	14047
A6349	20	10	1953	Documents	Letters Out	The Manager, The Advertiser, Maryborough	enclosing postal note for 11shillings 3 pence in payment of account.		14047	Accounts	14047
A6350	06	01	1947	Documents	Letters In	Public Library of Victoria, Melbourne C!	returning list of back dated periodicals and advising that Mr. Leigh Scott of University Library would like to acquire Athenaeum 1848-50 and Blackwoods Magazine 1859-1900.		14047	Library	14047
A6351	07	01	1947	Documents	Letters Out	Public Library of Victoria, Melbourne	request to be supplied with subsequent lists of recent additions to printed list Jany.-June 1946 and advising that Mr. Scott of University Library will be contacted in reference to 'The Athenaeum" and "Blackwood's Magazine"		14047	Library	14047
A6352	21	01	1947	Documents	Letters Out	Central Library, University of Melbourne, Carlton N3	setting out volumes and dates for "The Athenaeum" and "Blackwoods Magazine"and offering to submit sample copies for perusal and discussion of price for purchase		14047	Library	14047
A6353	03	03	1950	Documents	Statement	Henry Cole Batten, 810 Dana Street, Ballarat	Supreme Court Affidavit stating that copiy of notification of Extraordinary General Meeting was posted and advertised in "Courier" newspaper on 25th and 27th May 1949		14047	Meetings	14047
A6354	03	03	1950	Documents	Statement	Supreme Court of Victoria	copy of Petition of the Ballaarat Mechanics' Institute under Part 1 of the Companies Act 1939 to alter Memorandum of Association.		14047	Committees	14047
A6355	24	02	1948	Documents	Letters Out	Inspector of Factories, State Govt. Buildings, Ballarat	advising Committee consideration that Library workers do not come under Charworkers Board and/or Booksellers & Newsagents Board and requesting information as to whether workers come under a Wages Board Determination		14047	Library	14047
A6356	28	03	1947	Documents	Letters Out	Miss L. Philpot, 35 Barkly Street, Ballarat.	advising of appointment to fill vacancy caused by resignation of Miss Knights.		14047	Staff	14047
A6357				Documents	Letters In	Lynette Philpot, 35 Barkly Street, Ballarat.	tendering resignation from position as Junior Library Assistant as from 13th September		14047	Staff	14047
A6358	20	04	1948	Documents	Letters In	Patricia Kelly, 232 Raglan Street Sth., Ballarat	application for position as advertised in "Courier"		14047	Staff	14047
A6359				Documents	Newspaper Items	"Courier" and "Argus" newspapers	advertisement for position of Secretary and Librarian at salary of 600 pounds per annum.		14047	Advertisement	14047
A6360	19	04	1951	Documents	Letters Out	The Principal, Library School, C/o Public Library of Victoria, Melbourne.	requesting that applications for position of Secretary and Librarian at salary of 600 pounds per annum be brought to notice of students and enclosing copy of last Annual report		14047	Staff	14047
A6361	20	04	1951	Documents	Letters In	Ursula O'Connor, Public Library of Victoria, Melbourne	a thankyou for Annual Report of Institute and notice of vacancy for Secretary and Librarian, and expressing good wishes for retirement.		14047	Staff	14047
A6362	26	04	1951	Documents	Letters In	Secretary, Institutes Association of South Australia Inc. Institute Building, North Terrace, Adelaide.	expressing regret at approaching retirement and advising that details of vacancy will be brought to attention of likely applicants. Also agreeing with comments on reaction of members to increased rates.		14047	Staff	14047
A6363	21	04	1951	Documents	Letters In	Mrs. B. K. Matthews, "Rothesay" White Horse Road, Croydon Vic.	replying to "Age" advertisement and setting out qualifications and experience .		14047	Advertisement	14047
A6364	17	03	1952	Documents	Letters In	Wm. Dawson & Sons Ltd., Cannon House, Macklin Street, London W.C.2	advising that no action to cancel supply "Hibbetrts Journal" can be taken as no trace of order from Institute can be found.		14047	Library	14047
A6365	08	06	1953	Documents	Letters In	Janet Crosier, 205 Rubicon Street, Ballarat.	asking that dispute over wages be referred to Committee		14047	Staff	14047
A6366	01	06	1953	Documents	Letters Out	Miss J. Crosier	character reference for Miss J. Crosier signed by Mr. H . W. Dawe		14047	Staff	14047
A6367	20	05	1953	Documents	Letters In	Miss Janet Crosier	handing in resignation as Junior Assistant Librarian		14047	Staff	14047
A6368	15	01	1954	Documents	Letters In	M. Hamilton, 404 Urquhart Street, Ballarat.	tendering resignation as from 27th January 1954		14047	Staff	14047
A6369	24	10	1957	Documents	Letters Out	Mrs. K. Williams, 413 Neil Street, Ballarat.	accepting resignation as library assistant and adding appreciation of services given.		14047	Staff	14047
A6370	24	10	1957	Documents	Letters Out	Miss M. Hamilton, 404 Urquhart Street, Ballarat.	accepting resignation as assistant librarian and expressing thanks for services given.		14047	Staff	14047
A6371				Documents	Records	The Ballaarat Mechanics Institute	draft copy salaries and years of service of staff		14047	Staff	14047
A6372		05	1945	Documents	Statement	The Ballarat Mechanics Institute	Statement of receipt and payments for May 1945		14047	Accounts	14047
A6373				Documents	Newspaper Items	The Ballarat Mechanics Institute	Newspaper advertisement for Male Cleaner and Reading Room Attendant together with particulars of duties and salaries as set out by Mr. J. Harrington, Mechanics Institute.		14047	Advertisement	14047
A6374	30	06	1942	Documents	Wages	The Ballarat Mechanics Institute	list of salary and wages to 30 June 1942		14047	Accounts	14047
A6375	22	11	1940	Documents	Letters Out	Mr. J. F. Bainbridge, Repatriation Sanatorium, Mont Park.	advising of Committee's decision to terminate staff appointment and in recognition of service Life Assurance Policy No. 332858 for 200 pounds and bonuses with National Mutual Life Assoc. of A/sia Ltd. be assigned free of all claims by Institute . Payment of 4 pounds 2/6d final fortnightly sick pay will be paid to Mrs. Bainbridge. Also expresses appreciation for 15 + years loyal service. Authorisation to hand Policy to Mrs. Edith Mary Bainbridge.		14047	Staff	14047
A6376	02	03	1933	Documents	Letters Out	Miss Phyllis J. Woodward, "Yalimba" Lydiard Street, Ballarat.	advising that Miss A. C. Posher appointed to fill staff vacancy and returning original testimonials submitted with application.		14047	Staff	14047
A6377	10	12	1940	Documents	Notes	The Ballarat Mechanics Institute	handwritten note states that local Inspector of Factories does not consider Cleaner to come under wages board determination.		14047	Staff	14047
A6378	20	01	1936	Documents	Letters In	Nathan F. Spielvogel, Shulome, Exeter Street, Ballarat.	apologizing for inability to attend meeting and expressing sorrow that he would not be able to congratulate Mr. Batten for having completed 25 years as Secretary and how diligently and capably he has studied the welfare of the institution.		14047	Meetings	14047
A6379	28	11	1940	Documents	Letters In	J. F. Bainbridge, Repatriation Sanatorium, Mont Park	expressing thanks to Committee and staff for words of appreciation during time of employment		14047	Staff	14047
A6380	13	11	1934	Documents	Letters Out	Mrs A.C. Jacobsen	character reference for time of employment as cleaner 1931-1934		14047	Staff	14047
A6381	23	05	1942	Documents	Letters Out	Mr. John R. Colbourn, 89 Humffray Street, Ballarat.	expressing regret on retirement as member of staff after 46 years service and announcing that in addition to gold watch presented Committee unanimously elected life membership in recognition of long and faithful serrvice.		14047	Staff	14047
A6382	29	04	1948	Documents	Newspaper Items	Ballaarat Mechanics' Institute	Newspaper advertisement and Particulars of Duties etc., of Female Junior Library Assistant. Signed by Pat Kelly as accepting the conditions of employment.		14047	Advertisement	14047
A6383	01	02	1928	Documents	Records	Ballaarat Mechanics' Institute	List of BMI Staff, detaililng Duties, Years of Service, Salary (annual/weekly), fixed hours per week.		14047	Staff	14047
A6384	25	10	1940	Documents	Letters In	Bertha Colbourn, 89 Humffray Street South, Ballarat	appreciation for letter of sympathy on death of Mr Jack Coulbourn sent by BMI.		14047	Staff	14047
A6385	30	11	1943	Documents	Letters In	National Mutual Life Association of Australasia Ltd., Doepel, Lilley & Taylor, Corner of Sturt & Lydiard Street, Ballarat.	Life Policy No. 848703 K. Knights. Advise as Life assured not twenty-one years of age cannot be assigned in statutory form. Policy returned request acknowledge on enclosed card.		14047	Insurance	14047
A6386	24	03	1947	Documents	Letters In	Lynette Philpot, 35 Barkly Street, Ballarat	Application for position of Female Junior Assistant.		14047	Advertisement	14047
A6387	08	12	1949	Documents	Letters Out	Miss Mathieson, Principal, Clarendon Presbyterian Ladies' College, Mair Street, Ballarat	Advising that BMI has a vacancy for position of Junior Assistant and enquiring whether any of the girls leaving would like to apply.		14047	Advertisement	14047
A6388	22	12	1949	Documents	Letters In	H.T. Mathieson, Headmistress, Clarendon Presbyterian Ladies College, Ballarat	Acknowledging BMI letter re position of Junior Assistant. Two names suggested: Beryl Curnow and Barbara Tyler.		14047	Advertisement	14047
A6389	01	05	1952	Documents	Letters Out	The Ballaarat Mechanics' Institute (Library and Reading Rooms)	Character reference for Miss Patricia Kelly		14047	Staff	14047
A6390	28	11	1938	Documents	Wages	The Ballaarat Mechanics' Institute	Authority to Affix Seal. Copy of Extract from minutes of meeting of Committee held 11 February 1889. "That the President and Secretary be and are hereby empowered to affix the seal fo the Institute to all agreements with tenants and also to all other contracts entered into by the authority of the committee".		14047	Committees	14047
A6391	15	01	1951	Documents	Notices	The Ballaarat Mechanics' Institute	Notice prepared for Subscribers advising of new subscription rates agreed to at an Extraordinary General Meeting of Members held on 15 Janury 1951.		14047	Library	14047
A6392	15	04	1926	Documents	Letters In	Arthur Farrer, Engineer-in-Chief, The Ballarat Sewerage Authority, Water and Sewerage Offices, Ballarat.	Re Sewer Installation, Mechanics' Institute. Advising that glazed earthern-ware urinals should be installed at a cost of 27 pounds 10 shillings.		14047	Fixtures & Fittings	14047
A6393	22	10	1937	Documents	Letters Out		Proforma BMI letter to advise members of subscription arrears.		14047	Subscriptions	14047
A6394	27	02	1884	Documents	Letters Out		Printed letter from BMI secretary (Mr Batten), to members: reminder of arrears with Subscriptions and requesting amount be paid by Monday 10th March. Printed at base Copy of Committee Resolution of 25th February "That Secretary prepare a list of Members in arrears and submit to Committee at meeting on 10 March".		14047	Library	14047
A6395	25	01	1937	Documents	Notes	Mr A. O. Capell, 114 Dawson St Sth, Ballarat	Handwritten notice of two scholarships, valued at 52 pounds, to be awarded to children of subscribers. He believes in the development of reading in young children.		14047	Library	14047
A6396	25	01	1937	Documents	Notes	A. O. Capell	Internal notes concerning possible scholarship offered by A. O. Capell. He will think the offer over for a few weeks. "He said he had been passed over by Com. in selecting applicants for vacancies."		14047	Library	14047
A6397	25	02	1937	Documents	Letters In	A. O. Capell, 114 Dawson St Sth, Ballarat	Notification of the presentation to the BMI of a three inch field and astronomical telescope under certain conditions. It is to remain the property of the BMI, but to be loaned out to country schools at the rate of 13/- per quarter.		14047	Donations	14047
A6398	23	03	1937	Documents	Letters Out	T. T. Hollway, M.L.A., Lydiard St Sth, Ballarat	Acknowledge receipt of your letter re Mr Capell's offer of a telescope. A sub-committee has been formed to deal with the conditions of the gift.		14047	Donations	14047
A6399	25	03	1937	Documents	Letters Out	A. O. Capell, 114 Dawson St Sth, Ballarat	Reply to letter offering the donation of a telescope. Letter has referred to a small sub-committee. Invitation to attend a meeting of same.		14047	Donations	14047
A6400	22	03	1937	Documents	Letters In	T. T. Hollway, Parliament House, Melbourne	Enclose a letter from Mr Seitz. Unable to accept the conditions. Perhaps a local fund can be established. If so, he will donate a guinea.		14047	Donations	14047
A6401	19	03	1937	Documents	Letters In	From J. A. Seitz, Education Office, Melbourne to T. T. Hollway, Hamilton Ave, Ballarat.	Reluctant refusal of the terms of Mr Capell's offer for funding the telescope.		14047	Donations	14047
A6402	06	04	1937	Documents	Letters In	W. C. Fordyce, High School, Ballarat	Acceptance of kind offer of Mr Capell's telescope on the terms offered. It would be most useful in the summer months.		14047	Donations	14047
A6403	21	04	1937	Documents	Letters Out	The Head Master, Mr Fordyce, High School, Ballarat	Agreement to lend out the telescope for the first quarter of the following year.		14047	Donations	14047
A6404	21	04	1937	Documents	Letters Out	A. O. Capell, 114 Dawson St Sth, Ballarat	Formal acceptance of the donation of a field telescope under the conditions required. A deed of gift is being prepared. Promises to borrow the instrument have been received from the High School, St. Patrick's College and the Church of England Boys' Grammar School.		14047	Donations	14047
A6405	--	03	1937	Documents	Newspaper Items		Second Gift of Telescope. Report of the donation of a second telescope to the Astronomical Society of Victoria by Mr Hadley, formerly of Hobart.		14047	Donations	14047
A6406	--	03	1937	Documents	Notes		Mr Brittain would not have time to give lectures in schools concerning the telescope, but Mr Hatfield, the science master at the Boys' Grammar School and St. Patrick's College will do whatever he can to assist the project. In time, he may be able to give a lecture to members of the Institute.		14047	Lectures and classes	14047
A6407	26	02	1937	Documents	Letters Out	A. O. Capell, 114 Dawson St Sth, Ballarat	Official letter of thanks for donation of a 3 inch field and astronomical telescope.		14047	Donations	14047
A6408	13	04	1938	Documents	Letters Out	The Head Teacher, High School (in pencil) Ararat/Hamilton/Stawell	Offer of lease of telescope for 13/- per quarter.		14047	Advertisement	14047
A6409	09	08	1938	Documents	Letters Out	The Chief President, Aus. Natives Association, Melbourne	Notice of the availability for hire of the telescope donated by A. O.Capell, founder and first president of the A.N.A. Queenscliff Branch.		14047	Advertisement	14047
A6410	10	08	1938	Documents	Letters In	J. Parker per A. Starford, Gen. Secretary, A.N.A., 379 Collins St. Melbourne	Letter of thanks re telescope.		14047	Advertisement	14047
A6411	29	11	1937	Documents	Letters Out	J. A. Graham, 361 Collins Street, Melbourne	Thanks for remittance of One pound 2/6 for one year's subscription.		14047	Receipt	14047
A6412	28	10	1937	Documents	Letters Out	M. McCallum, 168 Toorak Road, South Yarra	Unless the overdue subscription of two pounds 16/6 is not paid, "legal proceedings will be taken against you for the recovery of same."		14047	Accounts	14047
A6413	17	08	1943	Documents	Letters Out	The Town Clerk, City Hall, Ballarat	Letter of thanks for a copy of "Facts and figures of Australia at War", published by the Department of Information.		14047	Books	14047
A6414	31	08	1934	Documents	Letters Out	The Town Clerk, Town Hall, Ballarat	Letter of thanks for the invitation to attend Divine Service with the Mayor and Councillors.		14047	Committees	14047
A6415	28	10	1937	Documents	Letters Out	To Mr H Quirk C/o George Crocker Pty Ltd Sturt Street Ballarat.	A ccount for One pound, three shillings and six pence , for overdue subscription.If the account is not paid within seven days , legal action is threatened.		14047	Accounts	14047
A6416	29	09	1936	Documents	Reports	Report of Secretary, BMI	Report on the sanitary arrangements at the Institute, under the headings Provision for Women, Accommodation for men, Other closets, Cleaning of conveniences, Trespassers.		14047	Buildings	14047
A6417	29	08	1931	Documents	Letters Out	Mr H Quirk, 5 Urqhart Street Ballarat.	Overdue subscription account.Threat of being reported to the committee.		14047	Accounts	14047
A6418	01	04	1938	Documents	Letters Out	Mr M McCallum, 168 Toorak Road ,South Yarra . S.E 1.	Subscription arrears, cheque required-----amount of two pounds, sixteen shillings and sixpence.Required by next committee meeting.		14047	Accounts	14047
A6419	14	04	1938	Documents	Letters In	From Mr M McCallum, 168 Toorak Rd South Yarra.	Part payment of One pound ten shillings of overdue account.		14047	Accounts	14047
A6420	03	08	1940	Documents	Letters Out	Mrs E Mole 316 Lyons St. South Ballarat.	Unpaid account , One pound two shillings and six pence, for room rent owed.Request that it be paid promptly.		14047	Accounts	14047
A6421	03	08	1940	Documents	Letters Out	Mr C B Searl, Majestic Theatre , Melbourne .	Overdue Library Subscription. Notification that overdue subscriptions will be listed for the next committee meeting.		14047	Accounts	14047
A6422				Documents	Letters Out	Mr C B Searl,Majestic Theatre, Flinders Street., Melbourne.	Unpaid subscription		14047	Accounts	14047
A6423	25	01	1940	Documents	Letters Out	Mr V.E. Greenhalg, Melbourne Technical School, 124 Latrobe Street , Melbourne.	Unpaid account.		14047	Accounts	14047
A6424	20	101953	1953	Documents	Letters Out	The Manager, The Nightingale Supply Co. Ltd., Ingles Street, Port Melbourne	enclosing cheque for 5 pounds 6 shillings in payment of account.		14047	Accounts	14047
A6425	19	10	1945	Documents	Letters In	Commonwealth of Australia, Taxation Office, 436 Lonsdale Street, Melbourne C1	advising that correct weekly tax instalment deduction on earnings of 2 pounds 5/-d is 9d.		14047	Accounts	14047
A6426	29	10	1945	Documents	Letters In	Deputy Commissioner Taxation, 436 Lonsdale Street, Melbourne.	advising that period of return of wages is extended from `1 month to 3 months as of 29.10.1945		14047	Accounts	14047
A6427	06	03	1946	Documents	Notice	Deputy Commissioner Taxation 152 Elizabeth Street, Melbourne	Official Notice setting out conditions for lodgment of pay roll tax and consequences if not adhered to.		14047	Accounts	14047
A6428	12	03	1946	Documents	Letters Out	Deputy Commissioner Taxation, London Stores Building, 152 Elizabeth Street, Melbourne.	replying to Memo dated 29/10/1945 and stating that Institute's payroll tax be paid quarterly hence the second return due at end of March 1946.		14047	Accounts	14047
A6429	27	06	1944	Documents	Letters Out	Deputy Commissioner Taxation, 436 Lonsdale Street, Melbourne	request to define tax payable for part time employee and also request to use Mechanics Institute rubber stamp to cancel taxation stamps.		14047	Accounts	14047
A6430	07	07	1944	Documents	Letters In	Deputy Commissioner Taxation, 436 Lonsdale Street, Melbourne.	advising that permission granted to use Institute stamp to cancel tax stamps and setting out tax deduction for part time employee		14047	Accounts	14047
A6431	05	11	1945	Documents	Letters In	Deputy Commissioner Taxation, 152 Elizabeth Street, Melbourne.	advising of registration number PV 16932 as an employer.		14047	Accounts	14047
A6432	23	08	1950	Documents	Letters In	State Land Tax Office, 179 Queen Street, Melbourne. C1	request to supply information of all property owned by Institute and all details of all properties used for all Institute purposes and also to indicate rent producing properties		14047	Accounts	14047
A6433	05	07	1951	Documents	Letters In	Deputy Commissioner Taxation, 152 Elizabeth Street, Melbourne.	enclosing form authorising Mr. H. W. Dawe, Public Officer, for completion and return.		14047	Accounts	14047
A6434			1951	Documents	Statement	State Land Tax Office, 179 Queen Street, Melbourne.	statement setting out unimproved value of land 113-121 Sturt Street and rear of 123-125 Sturt Street, Ballarat as 5000 pounds.		14047	Accounts	14047
A6435	11	02	1953	Documents	Letters In	Deputy Commissioner Taxation, 152 Elizabeth Street, Melboure.	stating exemption claim 280 pounds is incorrect and that general exemptions allowable on quarterly returns is 260 pounds.		14047	Accounts	14047
A6436	10	11	19 .....	Documents	Letters Out	Commissioner Taxes, State Land Tax, Melbourne.	requesting Institute's assessment for Victoria State Land Tax for 1936 required for adjustment purposes.		14047	Accounts	14047
A6437	09	07	1952	Documents	Letters In	Deputy Commissioner Taxation, 152 Elizabeth Street, Melbourne	advising next return covering period from 5/6/1952 to September 1952 and exemption allowable of 317 pounds.		14047	Accounts	14047
A6438	1806	06	1952	Documents	Letters In	Deputy Commissioner Taxat ion, 152 Elizabeth St. Melbourne.	advising next return to cover period from 12/3/1952 to last pay day June 1952 and general exemption of 317 pounds allowable.		14047	Accounts	14047
A6439	23	06	1952	Documents	Letters Out	Deputy Commissioner Taxation, 152 Elizabeth Street, Melbourne	advising receipt 2 pounds 6/8d. pay roll tax and advising date of next return.		14047	Accounts	14047
A6440	22	06	1951	Documents	Statement	Commonwealth of Australia	summary of wages record for year ended 30/6/1951		14047	Accounts	14047
A6441	09	07	1947	Documents	Statement	Commonwealth of Australia	copy summary wages record for year ended 30/6/1947		14047	Accounts	14047
A6442	29	06	1932	Documents	Letters Out	Secretary, Burwood Mechanics Institute, Burwood. E13	letter of thanks for information supplied regarding Municipal rating of Mechanics Institutes and detailed information regard of lacquering of books.		14047	Accounts	14047
A6443	17	05	1932	Documents	Letters In	Burwood Mechanics Institute, Toorak Road, Burwood. E 13 Victoria	setting out information on Counsel 's opinion on charging of Municipal rates on Mechanics Institutes		14047	Accounts	14047
A6444	23	08	1929	Documents	Letters In	The Taxpayers Association of Victoria, Collins House, 360 Collins Street, Melbourne C1	requesting information as to experience with regard to Federal Land Tax.		14047	Accounts	14047
A6445	28	08	1929	Documents	Letters Out	Secretary, Taxpayers Association of Victoria, 360 Collins Street, Melbourne.	advising that Land Tax has been paid by Institute since March 1921 on one part of total unimproved value. Exemption followed for 3/5ths of original total.		14047	Accounts	14047
A6446	03	09	1929	Documents	Letters In	The Taxpayers Association of Victoria, 360 Collins Street, Melburne C!	letter of thanks for information provided on Land Tax .		14047	Accounts	14047
A6447	05	12	1932	Documents	Memorandum	Chief Parcels Office, General Post Office, Melbourne C!	indicating that all imported books will be delivered direct from Postal Department and invoices to be forwarded to Officer in Charge, Customs Office, Spencer Street.		14047	Books	14047
A6448	08	09	1932	Documents	Letters Out	Comptroller of Stamps, Taxation Offices, 436 Lonsdale Street, Melbourne.	requesting necessary form for purpose of claiming tax rebate on behalf of Miss E. A. A. Taylor.		14047	Accounts	14047
A6449	24	08	1931	Documents	Letters Out	R. W. E. Wilmot, Secretary, Melbourne Athenaeum, 188 Collins Street, Melbourne.	enclosing correspondence with Customs tarriff Department involved with primage duty on books and requesting that Mr. McGrath take active interest in matter.		14047	Book costs	14047
A6450	12	08	1931	Documents	Letters Out	E. R. Pitt Esq., Public Library of Victoria, Melbourne.	letter of thanks on information on primage duty on imported books and requesting advice on taking of any further action.		14047	Book costs	14047
A6451	06	07	1955	Documents	Reports	Commonwealth of Australia.	Employers copy , Summary of wages record in for years ending 1955		14047	Accounts	14047
A6452	06	07	1953	Documents	Reports	Commonwealth of Australia	Summary of Wages record year ended 30/6/1953		14047	Accounts	14047
A6453	02	07	1952	Documents	Reports	Commonwealth of Australia	Summary of Wages Record for year ended 30/6/1952		14047	Accounts	14047
A6454				Documents	Letters In	J.G.W. Nicholl, President	letter explaining why is that of a good financial response by members is desirous in regard to payment of subscriptions and that many matters of interest are being given by your Council, and I feel sure that their efforts will be appreciated when a full report is published later.		14047	Accounts	14047
A6455	27	08	1940	Documents	Letters In	State Registrar, Commonwealth Institute of Accountants, Victorian Division, 37 Queen Street, Melbourne, C.1.	Circular letter reminding the BMI that their subscription is due and payable on January 1st, last, and it is now the duty of the writer to bring to your attention the provisions of Article 37, which is set below on the circular.		14047	Subscriptions	14047
A6456				Documents	Letters Out	Mr. R.O. Buchanan, 54 Market Street, Melbourne.	replying to letter of 18th inst; a payment of one pound eight shillings and six pence was paid on April 13, 1928 [subscription to January 31, 1928] books were borrowed regularly on your account and one book "Judge Colt" by Raine borrowed on July 11, 1928 is still outstanding, the subscription due to August 23, 1928 is twelve shillings for which an account is enclosed.		14047	Accounts	14047
A6457	18	04	1929	Documents	Letters In	R.O. Buchanan, 54 Market Street, Melbourne. C.1.	letter acknowleding receipt of account [subscription to April 30th, 1929] which is probably an oversight of your part, I did advise you when I was leaving Ballarat last July and my subscription was paid up to date.		14047	Subscriptions	14047
A6458	31	05	1935	Documents	Tenders	Clegg & Morrow, Architects, Lydiard Street, Ballarat.	letter/estimates for the whole of the renovations to the new library, ladies lavatory on east/side of reading room and hot water and electric radiation listed.		14047	Buildings	14047
A6459	20	05	1935	Documents	Tickets	Clegg & Morrow, Architects, Lydiard Street, Ballarat.	letter advising that in submitting amended ground plan as requested we regret that the estimates are not yet finalised, particularly in regard to the central heating; these will be forwarded to you in a matter of days.		14047	Buildings	14047
A6460	12	04	1935	Documents	Letters In	Clegg & Morrow, Architects, Lydiard Street, Ballarat.	letter placing before the Committee the proposed re-arrangement of rooms at the BMI. the Public Hall and lavatory; these plans have been prepared after consultation with the President and the Secretary; costs have not been gone into yet, but will do so after it has been ascertained if these plans are in accordance with the Health Board's requirements.		14047	Buildings	14047
A6461	19	07	1935	Documents	Tenders	Clegg & Morrow, Architects, Lydiard Street, Ballarat.	letter submitting estimates in accordance with your latest instructions for renovations of the new library, etc.		14047	Buildings	14047
A6462	27	02	1931	Documents	Tenders	Stansfield & Smith, 327 Sturt Street, Ballarat.	letter submitting cost of painting and spraying with gold two pillars and doors in the main entrance - cost three pounds five shillings.		14047	Buildings	14047
A6463	19	12	1938	Documents	Tenders	Stansfield & Smith Pty. Ltd., 327 Sturt Street, Ballarat.	letter/estimate for renovations to Picture Theatre. doors, windows and top spouting 25 pounds and escape stairs five pounds.		14047	Buildings	14047
A6464	03	04	1945	Documents	Tenders	Stansfield & Smith Pty. Ltd., 327 Sturt Street, Ballarat.	letter enclosing quote for painting at the BMI - cost 47 pounds net.		14047	Buildings	14047
A6465	15	10	1945	Documents	Letters In	letter not signed and no address	letter advising after inspecting the three pendant cords on the electric lights in the Reading Room they will need replacing at a cost of thirty shillings however would you consider the installation of modern fluorescent lighting which I would gladly install a sample unit, free of charge; this would use a lower consumption of power.		14047	Buildings	14047
A6466	24	04	1945	Documents	Tenders	C. W. Pennant, 13 Oliver Street, Ballarat East	Detailed quotation for exterior painting of BMI.		14047	Buildings	14047
A6467	--	--	----	Documents	Notes	No address	List of names - (to do with painting?) Desnoy, Wilson, Rash, Haymes, Smith, Brookman, Hobson		14047	Buildings	14047
A6468	--	--	----	Documents	Notes	J. H. Brown & Son	Quotation for replacing part of a floor - thirteen pounds.		14047	Buildings	14047
A6469	18	12	1937	Documents	Specifications	BMI Committee	Specifications for painting portion of front of premises: woodwork and roof of verandah. Tenders close 18th December, 1937.		14047	Buildings	14047
A6470	17	04	1939	Documents	Specifications	BMI Committee	Specifications for painting the interior of large room on top floor, formerly the billiard room. Tenders close 17th April, 1939		14047	Buildings	14047
A6471	--	--	----	Documents	Specifications	BMI	Specifications for renovations to interior of newspaper Reading Room		14047	Buildings	14047
A6472	03	05	1952	Documents	Newspaper Items	BMI	To Let. Tenders are invited for the leasing of the room known as the Reading Room. Newspaper advertisement pasted on to sheet.		14047	Tenders	14047
A6473	--	--	----	Documents	Notes		Notes relating to shelving in the library.		14047	Buildings	14047
A6474	05	04	19??	Documents	Newspaper Items	BMI	Two advertisements and one copy for the sale of 500 theatre iron framed tip seats. The Age and The Argus		14047	Fixtures & Fittings	14047
A6475	29	08	1934	Documents	Letters In	Geo Norton, Town Clerk, City of Ballarat	Invitation to accompany the Mayor and Councillors to Divine Service at the Synogogue on Sunday morning. The service will be conducted by Rabbi I Brodie and the Rev Z Mandelbaum. Ladies will be accommodated in the ladies gallery of the Synogogue.		14047	Committees	14047
A6476	01	07	1933	Documents	Letters In	Town Clerk, City of Ballarat	Request for brief report of the work of the BMI for inclusion in the Annual Report of His Worship the Mayor.		14047	Reports	14047
A6477	17	04	1931	Documents	Letters Out	Town Clerk, Town Hall, Ballarat	accepting invitation to Divine Service at Christ Church Cathedral on occasion Dean Tucker's retirement		14047	Committees	14047
A6478	09	04	1931	Documents	Letters In	G. F. Morton, Town Clerk, Ballarat	Invitation to service at Christ Church Hall as a compliment to Dean Tucker's life work in community.		14047	Committees	14047
A6479	13	11	1936	Documents	Letters In	Geo. F. Morton, Town Clerk, Ballarat	advising that arrangements have been made for ladies lavatories to open on sunday afternoons in Bridge Street and Camp Street.		14047	Buildings	14047
A6480	31	08	1937	Documents	Letters Out	Committee members, Ballarat Mechanics Institute	requesting those attending Divine Service at St. Peter's Church, Sturt Street, to assemble in school room at rear of church .		14047	Committees	14047
A6481	08	09	1938	Documents	Letters Out	Col. W. Brazenor, Ballarat.	advising of invitation from Mayor (Cr. King) to attend Divine service at St. Andrew's Kirk, on Sunday 18th September at 6.45 p.m.		14047	Committees	14047
A6482	26	07	1941	Documents	Letters Out	Town Clerk,City Hall,Ballarat	requesting push for better facilities for women in centre of city due to nuisances committed on or under stairways presumably by women.		14047	Buildings	14047
A6483	12	08	1941	Documents	Letters In	Geo. F. Morton, Town Clerk, Ballarat.	advising that Council will address Mr. T. T. Hollway with request to approach Public Works Department for space in old Courthouse building for construction of Ladies' conveniences.		14047	Buildings	14047
A6484	29	96	1927	Documents	Letters Out	Town Clerk, Town Hall, Ballarat.	bringing to notice the use by public of conveniences for women at Institute, and requesting better provision be made in this regard for the public, especially for women.		14047	Buildings	14047
A6485	11	11	1936	Documents	Letters Out	Town Clerk, City of Ballarat,	directing Council's attention to use made by public of sanitary conveniences for women provided at Institute and requesting better facilities be made especially for visitors to Ballarat on Sundays.		14047	Buildings	14047
A6486	--	--	1970's	Documents	Pamphlets (Brochures)	International Contamination Control Industries, 177 Burnley Street, Richmond	Pamphlet about Hot Foot, a liquid and cartridge compound to repel birds.		14047	Buildings	14047
A6487	12	03	1941	Documents	Letters In	Geo.F. Morton, Town Clerk, Ballarat	advising that Council has made application to Public Works Department for provision of ladies conveniences in new State Offices of portion of old Courthouse building and has also solicited aid of members of Parliament. Request for consideration by Commmittee of suggestion that council provide a female supervisor to be in attendance at Ladies conveniences at Institute on Sundays		14047	Buildings	14047
A6488	11	03	1941	Documents	Newspaper Items	"Courier" newspaper	report on Council Meeting dealing with provision of better facilities for convenience of female visitors		14047	Buildings	14047
A6489	03	03	1941	Documents	Letters Out	Town Clerk, Ballarat	urging Council to provide better facilities for female visitors		14047	Buildings	14047
A6490	19	03	1941	Documents	Letters Out	Town Clerk, City Hall, Ballarat	informing Council that Committee does not feel disposed to provide sanitary accommodation for public with attendant provided by Council on Sundays or weekdays		14047	Buildings	14047
A6491	19	08	1966	Documents	Notice	Nevett Glenn & Coutts, Solicitors 205 Dana Street, Balalrat	Subpoena to attend Supreme Court Sittings on 5th September 1966 in case of Brown v. The Ballarat Mechanics Institute,		14047	Insurance	14047
A6492	12	05	1966	Documents	Notice	Nevett, Glenn & Coutts, Solicitors, Ballarat	copy Interrogatories on behalf of Marjorie Stella Brown (Plaintiff) for examination by Defendant (The Ballarat Mechanics Institute)		14047	Insurance	14047
A6493	19	07	1966	Documents	Letters Out	Madden, Butler, Elder & Graham, 31 Queen Street, Melbourne.	returning draft set of answers to Interrogatories in connection with Commercial Union Assurance Co. of Australia Ltd. - Brown v. The Ballarat Mchanics Institute.		14047	Insurance	14047
A6494	12	07	1966	Documents	Letters In	Madden, Butler Elder & Graham, Solicitors, 31 Queen Street, Melbourne.	requesting reply to letter of 28th June in matter of Commercial Union Assurance Co. - Brown v. The Institute.		14047	Insurance	14047
A6495	28	06	1966	Documents	Letters In	Madden Butler Elder & Graham, Solicitors, 31 Queen Street, Melbourne	sets out Particulars of negligence in matter Brown v. The Institute with photostat copy Interrogatories together with draft set answers for perusal and advise as to correctness.		14047	Insurance	14047
A6496	08	09	1966	Documents	Letters In	Madden Butler Elder & Graham, 31 Queen Street, Melbourne.	advising that action in matter of Brown v. The Institute has been settled and attendance at Court not required.		14047	Insurance	14047
A6497	29	08	1966	Documents	Letters In	Madden Butler Elder & Graham, 31 Queen Street, Melbourne.	advising that hearing in case of Brown v. The Institute likely for middle of September and that offer of $5,600. offer made but Miss Brown wants more. Also advises that if matter goes to hearing Secretary, Miss McKay and Miss McArdle will need to be available to confer with Counsel.		14047	Insurance	14047
A6498				Documents	Records	Black Hill Ward	pages 6 and 7 numbered 341 - 464, index names, addresses and number of Votes available		14047	Reports	14047
A6499	05	01	1965	Documents	Letters In	L. Yates, Accountant for Britannia Pictures Proprietary Limited, 163 Halifax Street, Adelaide.	requesting refund 100 pounds deposit following arrangements for R. N. Papps to take over plant, fittings and equipment belonging to Britannia Pictures Pty. Ltd.		14047	Britannia	14047
A6500	06	01	1965	Documents	Letters Out	Accountant, Britannia Pictures Pty.l Ltd., 163 Halifax Street, Adelaide, SA.	returning 100 pounds deposit and expressing appreciation of long tenancy and cordial relationships with Institute		14047	Britannia	14047
A6501	17	08	1964	Documents	Letters In	R. N. Papps, Ballarat Odeon Theatre, Sturt Street, Ballarat.	setting out offer of 30 pounds per week rental for theatre premises which would include municipal and water rates and expressing desire for 5 year lease with further option of 5 years with provision for appropriate rental increase.		14047	Britannia	14047
A6502	18	11	1964	Documents	Letters Out	Secretary, Britannia Pictures Pty. Ltd., 163 Halifax Street, Adelaide SA	expressing agreement by Committee for arrangements between Britannia Pictures and R. N. Papps to purchase seating, carpets, furnishings, plant & equipment and advising that option to purchase as set out in clause 24 of lease will not be exercised.		14047	Britannia	14047
A6503	30	07	1964	Documents	Letters Out	Secretary, Britannia Pictures Pty. Ltd., 163 Halifax Street, Adelaide.	acknowledging renewal of lease expiring 31st December 1964 will not be exercised.		14047	Britannia	14047
A6504	07	07	1965	Documents	Letters In	Britannia Pictures Pty. Ltd., 163 Halifax Street, Adelaide.	advising that company does not wish to exercise option for renewal of lease of Odeon Theatre expiring 31st December 1964 now leased to R. N. Papps and that Mr. Papps should make his own negotiations for continuance of tenancy. Also advises that property such as seating, carpets, furnishings, plant & equipment owned by company will be leased to Mr. Papps.		14047	Britannia	14047
A6505	07	11	1969	Documents	Letters In	Government of Victoria, Chief Secretary's Office, Spring Street, Melbourne C1	enclosing Licence under Theatres Act 1958 for 12 months from 15th November 1969.		14047	Theatre Licence	14047
A6506	07	11	1969	Documents	Licence	A. G. Rylah, Chief Secretary of State of Victoria, Melbourne	Licence under Theatres Act 1958 issued to W. S. Hooper, Hon. Secretary, The Ballarat Mechanics Institute for period of 12 months from 15th November 1969.		14047	Theatre Licence	14047
A6507	13	11	1968	Documents	Letters In	Robert Johnson and W.R.M. Lewis, Auditors, Ballarat	letter reporting that the books and accounts of the BMI for the half-year ended 31st October, 1968 have been audited and have found them to be correct and in good order.		14047	Accounts	14047
A6508	18	11	1968	Documents	Notices	Ballarat Mechanics Instititute	Agenda of half-yearly General Meeting of Members held on Monday 18th November, 1968 at 5.30pm.		14047	Meetings	14047
A6509	11	11	1968	Documents	Letters In	The National Bank of Australasia Limited, Sturt & Doveton Streets, Ballarat.	letter certifying that the balance of Australian Commonwealth Treasury Bonds Pooled on account of the BMI is $7200.00 as at 30th October, 1968.		14047	Accounts	14047
A6510	26	02	1969	Documents	Letters In	Cuthbert, Morrow, Must & Shaw, Barristers & Solicitors, 102 Lydiard Street South, Ballarat.	letter enclosing new Lease to Victoria League, in duplicate, for your perusal.		14047	Office Rentals	14047
A6511				Documents	Records	Ballarat Mechanics' Institute	List of Magazines in stock and how they are paid, i.e. monthly - NO DATE		14047	Library	14047
A6512	29	05	1967	Documents	Notices	Ballarat Mechanics' Institute	Agenda of General Meeting of Members held on Monday, 29th May, 1967 at 5.30pm.		14047	Meetings	14047
A6513	20	11	1967	Documents	Notices	Ballarat Mechanics' Institute	Agenda for half-yearly General Meeting of Members to be held on Monday 20th November, 1967 at 5.30pm.		14047	Meetings	14047
A6514	30	04	1965	Documents	Records	Ballarat Mechanics' Institute	handwritten list of Sundry Creditors as at 30th April, 1965 which totals 61 pounds 9 shillings and 11 pence.		14047	Accounts	14047
A6515	20	07	1967	Documents	Letters In	Cuthbert, Morrow, Must & Shaw, Barristers & Solicitors, Ballarat.	letter enclosing cheque for $70.00 being interest for the half-year Loan to R.R. Richards.		14047	Accounts	14047
A6516	15	07	1969	Documents	Letters In	Cuthbert, Morrow, Must & Shaw, Barristers & Solicitors, 102 Lydiard Street South, Ballarat.	letter enclosing cheque for $479.70 being interest re Loan to A.W. Boadle; Mr. Boadle has now repaid this loan and we have an amount of $10,500.00 in hand pending a suitable investment.		14047	Accounts	14047
A6517	10	09	1969	Documents	Letters In	Cuthbert, Morrow, Must & Shaw, Barristers & Solicitors, 102 Lydiard Street South, Ballarat.	letter enclosing Mortgage from R.G. Cantwell, in duplicate, for sealing by the BMI and return so that Mortgage can be registered.		14047	Accounts	14047
A6518	17	02	1969	Documents	Records	Ballarat Mechanics' Institute	Agenda for monthly Meeting of Committee held on Monday, 17th February, 1969.		14047	Meetings	14047
A6519	09	05	1966	Documents	Notices	W.S. Hooper, Hon. Secretary, The Ballaarat Mechanics' Institute	Notice to Members of The 107th AGM of the BMI will be held on Monday, 23rd May, 1966 at 8.30pm.		14047	Meetings	14047
A6520	21	11	1966	Documents	Notice	Ballarat Mechanics' Institute	BMI Agenda for half-yearly General Meeting of Members held on Monday 21st November, 1966 at 8.30pm.		14047	Meetings	14047
A6521	23	05q	1966	Documents	Notice	Ballarat Mechanics' Institute	BMI Agenda for General Meeting of Members to be held on Monday 23rd May, 1966 at 8.30pm.		14047	Meetings	14047
A6522	30	04	1965	Documents	Reports	Ballarat Mechanics' Institute	The Ballarat Mechanics' Institute One Hundred and Sixth Annual Report of the Committee and Financial Statements for the Year Ended 30 April 1965.		14047	Meetings	14047
A6523	30	04	1965	Documents	Reports	Ballarat Mechanics' Institute	The Ballarat Mechanics' Institute One Hundred and Sixth Annual Report of the Committee and Financial Statements for the Year ended 30 April 1965.		14047	Meetings	14047
A6524	30	04	1963	Documents	Reports	The Ballarat Mechanics' Institute	The Ballarat Mechanics' Institute One Hundred and Fourth Annual Report of the Committee and Financial Statements for the Year ended 30 April 1963.		14047	Meetings	14047
A6525	30	06	1968	Documents	Wages	The Ballarat Mechanics' Institute	The Ballarat Mechanics' Institute. Handwritten summary of salaries.		14047	Staff	14047
A6526	04	07	1968	Documents	Wages	Commonwealth of Australia	Employer Copy of 'Summary of Wages Record for the Year ended 30 June 1968', submitted to the Commonwealth of Australia under the Income Tax Assessment Act 1936-1966.		14047	Staff	14047
A6527	01	05	1969	Documents	Balance sheet	Ballarat Mechanics' Institute	Ballarat Mechanics' Institute - Trial Balance Sheet for 30 April 1969 and on reverse Trial Balance for 1 May 1969.		14047	Accounts	14047
A6528	06	05	1966	Documents	Receipts	Cuthbert, Morrow, Must & Shaw, Solicitors & Notaries	Handwritten receipt for payment on Mortgage with solicitor's stamp Cuthbert, Morrow, Must and Shaw.		14047	Accounts	14047
A6529	30	04	1964	Documents	Reports	The Ballarat Mechanics' Institute	The Ballarat Mechanics' Institute One Hundred and Fifth Annual Report of the Committee and Financial Statements for the Year Ended 30 April 1964.		14047	Meetings	14047
A6530	-	-	1969	Documents	Records		Ballarat Mechanics' Institute. Handwritten list of Assets for the years 1962 and 1969.		14047	Accounts	14047
A6531	30	04	1966	Documents	Statement	The Ballarat Mechanics' Institute	The Ballarat Mechanics' Institute Statement of Income and Expenditure for the Year ended 30 April, 1966, and Balance Sheet as at 30 April 1966. Two copies handwritten.		14047	Accounts	14047
A6532	30	04	1967	Documents	Balance sheet	The Ballarat Mechanics' Institute	The Ballarat Mechanics' Institute Trial Balance as at 30th April, 1967 is $80,332.10, and at back of page; Trial Balance as at 1st May, 1967 is $73,723.49.		14047	Accounts	14047
A6533	30	04	1968	Documents	Statement	The Ballarat Mechanics' Institute	The Ballarat Mechanics' Institute Statement of Income & Expenditure for the year ended 30th April, 1968 is $8820.66.		14047	Accounts	14047
A6534	30	04	1968	Documents	Balance sheet	The Ballarat Mechanics' Institute	The Ballarat Mechanics' institute Balance Sheet as at 30th April, 1967 is $72,721.24.		14047	Accounts	14047
A6535	31	10	1969	Documents	Letters In	Robert Joshua and W.R.M. Lewis, Auditors, Ballarat	letter confirming that the books and accounts of the BMI have been audited for year ended 31st October, 1969, and are found to be correct and in good order.		14047	Accounts	14047
A6536		01	1978	Documents	Invoices	Wm. Dawson & Sons Ltd., Cannon House, Folkestone, Kent, CT19 5EE, England.	subscription charge for Cosmopolitan Magazine from 06/78 to 05/79 is ten pounds.		14047	Subscriptions	14047
A6537	25	07	1979	Documents	Records	Wm. Dawson & Sons Ltd., Cannon House, Folkestone, Kent, CT19 5EE, England.	Credit Note for 12 pounds 15 shillings for Time Magazine [European Edition].		14047	Subscriptions	14047
A6538	19	06	1975	Documents	Letters In	Pickwick Design, 115 Sturt Street, Ballarat.	letter advising of cost of decorating the former snack bar area of The Vegas Theatre is $316.16 - new lessee did nor realise he is actually sub-leasing from BMI [thought he was leasing from Mr. Anderson who has been on holidays] and now asks for some compensation as the improved standard of the office is ultimately to the Institute's gain.		14047	Fixtures & Fittings	14047
A6539	15	09	1975	Documents	Letters In	Lillian McArdle, 302A Doveton Street North, Ballarat.	letter thanking the President and the Committee for their gift on the occasion of her retirement and especially for the life membership which was most unexpected.		14047	Staff	14047
A6540				Documents	Cards	Lil McArdle	Thank you card addressed to the President and Committee for their kind expression of sympathy on the occasion of the death of brother Frank.		14047	Letters In	14047
A6541	17	12	1974	Documents	Letters Out	Miss L. McArdle, Mechanics' Institute, Sturt Street, Ballarat.	letter offering the condolences and sympathy of the President and the Committee on the death of your brother Frank; who lived a good and useful life and who was highly respected by all who came into contact with him.		14047	Committees	14047
A6542				Documents	Letters In	Lloyd Jenkins to Stan Hooper, Secretary, Ballarat Mechanics' Institute	when you read this, Dorothy and myself will be half way to Queensland for a month! Wacko! - have spoken to Frank Hurley and he expects to chair Monday's meeting; he will make mention of Ted Millett's final meeting; and the only problem with this holiday is that it has caused me to miss the bands!.		14047	Meetings	14047
A6543	30	06	1978	Documents	Records	Australian Taxation Office Income Tax Declaration	for Margaret Ethel Lancaster 2/105 Drummond Street North, Ballarat who is a part-time Library Assistant at the BMI.		14047	Staff	14047
A6544	19	02	1930	Documents	Notes	Draft copy of discussion with the Mayor from the Secretary of the BMI.	Stating the case for the opening of toilets on Sundays. The female conveniences are frequently used, but are closed on Sundays. As a result, the area under the staircase has been used for this purpose. The mayor and Council needs to know that conveniences are most inadequate in the centre of the city, especially on Sundays. Response noted in pencil. The Mayor was sympathetic, suggesting the toilets be opened on Sunday without an attendant, the Town Clerk was not. He said at 6pm women should not be in the city centre, but at home having their tea.		14047	Records	14047
A6545	10	07	1975	Documents	Wages	Australian Taxation Office - Summary Sheet, Employers' Copy	List of employees with wages and taxation records for the financial year 1974/5. Mary Lillian McArdle, Alexander Campbell Hamilton, Betty Young, Myra Braybrook, Maureen Collins, Ena Mackay, Rosemary Jackson		14047	Staff	14047
A6546	07	07	1976	Documents	Wages	Australian Taxation Office, Summary Sheet - Employers' Copy	List of wages and taxation records for employees for the financial year 1975/6. Rosemary Jackson, Mary Lillian McArdle, Alexander Hamilton, Myra Braybrook, Ena Mackay, Elizabeth Ruth Sims, Betty Young, Betty Alpen		14047	Staff	14047
A6547	--	--	1979	Documents	Notes	Mrs Lynn Boorn, Cannon House, Folkestone, Kent	Note of Dawson Subscription Service		14047	Subscriptions	14047
A6548	--	05	1979	Documents	Letters Out	L. Boorn, Cannon House, Folkestone, Kent	Letter from Acting Librarian, A. C. Hamilton regarding subscriptions to particular English magazines.		14047	Subscriptions	14047
A6549	--	06	1979	Documents	Letters Out	A. F. Roberts, Credit Controller, Wm. Dawson	Reply to letter claiming arrears of 51 pounds 45 pence. Mr Hamilton can find no such shortfall. In fact magazines have been charged for which were cancelled up to three years earlier.		14047	Accounts	14047
A6550	20	05	1970	Documents	Letters In	Robert Joshua and W. R. M. Lewis	Report that books and accounts have been audited for the year ended 30th April, 1970 and found to be in good order.		14047	Accounts	14047
A6551	30	05	1979	Documents	Letters In	A.C.Hamilton, Acting Librarian, Dawson Subscrip[tion Service Cannon House, Folkestone Kent England CT 199 5 KE	querying subscription 51 pounds 45 owing and setting out periodicals to be continued.		14047	Subscriptions	14047
A6552	13	09	1965	Documents	Agreements	K. R. Travers, 11 Grenville Street North, Ballarat. 3350	photocopy Agreement dated 13.9.1965 between Mechanics Institute and Village Drive-In (Ballarat) Pty. Ltd.,		14047	Accounts	14047
A6553	12	06	1975	Documents	Letters In	Village Drive-In Ballarat Pty. Ltd., 11 Grenville Street North, Ballarat.	application for extension of lease for period 5 years as set out under Clause 51		14047	Britannia lease	14047
A6554	21	08	1975	Documents	Leases	Village Drive-In Ballarat Pty. Ltd., PO Box 357, Ballarat. 3350	advising that Copmmittee will give consideration to extension of lease for period of 5 years under Clause 31		14047	Britannia lease	14047
A6555	10	06	1970	Documents	Leases	Village Drive-In Ballarat Pty. Ltd., PO Box 357, Ballarat. 3350	giving notice of wish to take up option and a fresh lease be drawn for period of ten years with two options each of five years making twenty year period in all. Company to carry out extensive alterations at considerable expense and wish present rate of rent to continue.		14047	Accounts	14047
A6556	25	08	1970	Documents	Leases	K. Travers, Secretary, Village Drive-In Ballarat Pty. Ltd., PO Box 357, Ballarat 3350	advising that Committee has given consideration and are agreeable to let at present rate for first term of new Lease. Suggests a five year lease with three options of five years		14047	Accounts	14047
A6557	16	06	1986	Documents	Minutes	The Ballarat Mechanics Institute	Agenda Monthly Committee Meeting with handwritten notes		14047	Meetings	14047
A6558	21	02	1977	Documents	Minutes	Ballarat Mechanics Institute	Agenda for monthly Committee meeting with handwritten notes. Monday 21st February 1977		14047	Meetings	14047
A6559				Documents	Letters In	Phyllis and Helen Davies	thankyou for expressions of sympathy on death of Alfred Walker Davies.		14047	Library	14047
A6560	19	10	1970	Documents	Notice	Geelong Advertiser, PO Box 91, Geelong. 3220	advising of increase of 2c per newspaper as from January 1st 1971 and setting out subscription rates.		14047	Subscriptions	14047
A6561	17	05	1974	Documents	Letters In	Morrow & Morrow, 5 Dawson Street South, Ballarat. 3350	certifying holding of Mortgages on behalf of Institute for Estate Richard Gerrard Cantwell and Ronald Leslie and John David Eisner.		14047	Accounts	14047
A6562	26	06	1974	Documents	Letters In	The National Bank of Australasia Limited, Sturt-Doveton Streets Ballarat.	advising of new style computer stationery for statements of account.		14047	Accounts	14047
A6563	05	11	1975	Documents	Leases	Village Drive-In Ballarat Pty. Ltd., 11 Grenville Street North, Ballarat.	setting out rent and terms of lease and advising of preparation of new lease		14047	Accounts	14047
A6564	18	05	1973	Documents	Letters In	Cuthbert Morrow Must & Shaw, 102 Lydiard Street South, Ballarat.	certifying holding of Mortgage Registered Number D 513765 from Gerard Cantwell, of 'Hunterson" Mount Egerton,		14047	Accounts	14047
A6565	30	07	1975	Documents	Letters Out	D. Kennard, Executive Director, Sovereign Hill, Ballarat. 3350	expressing interest in reprinting of 1857 Ballarat Directory and royalties on copies sold.		14047	Printing	14047
A6566	18	07	1975	Documents	Letters In	D. Kennard, Executive director, Sovereign Hill, Ballarat. 3350	ascertaining interest in proposal to reprint 1857 Ballarat directory and availability of original copy for photocopies and blocks and also offering royalties on copies sold.		14047	Printing	14047
A6567	20	04	1975	Documents	Letters Out	Miss L. R. Smail, Secretary, The Victoria League, 117 Sturt Street, Ballarat 33650	giving assurance that Lease is being prepared		14047	Office Rentals	14047
A6568	10	04	1975	Documents	Leases	Lyla R.Smail, Secretary, The Victoria League, Ballarat Branch 117 Sturt Street, Balalrat.	expressing worry that new lease has not been prepared.		14047	Office Rentals	14047
A6569	09	05	1974	Documents	Letters In	K. J. Perrin, Ballarat Chess Club, PO Box 500, Ballarat 3350	seeking permission to erect two fluorescent lights and painting of walls and ceilings.		14047	Fixtures & Fittings	14047
A6570	04	11	1974	Documents	Notice	W. S. Hooper, Secretary, Ballarat Mechanics Institute	Notice of Motion to increase annual subscriptions to be put forward at half-yearly meeting to be held on 25th November 1975		14047	Subscriptions	14047
A6571	21	11	1974	Documents	Notices	Mr. J. H. Coventry	advising of Committee meeting on r25th November and resolution to increase annual subscriptions		14047	Subscriptions	14047
A6572	01	02	1972	Documents	Receipts	Commercial Union Assurance Co. of Australia Limited, 2 Lydiard Street South, Ballarat.	advising of renewal of Workers Compensation Policy No. C3K72662 together with receipt for $53.99 premium received.		14047	Insurance	14047
A6573	11	05	1972	Documents	Letters In	Cuthbert Morrow Must & Shaw, 102 Lydiard Steet South, Ballarat. 3350	certifying amounts owing on First mortgages to Richard Gerard Cantwell and Raymond Roy Richards.		14047	Accounts	14047
A6574	29	05	1972	Documents	Notes	Ballarat Mechanics Institute	Agenda for monthly Committee Meeting with handwritten notes.		14047	Meetings	14047
A6575	17	12	1973	Documents	Notes	Ballarat Mechanics Institute,	Agenda for monthly Committee meeting with handwritten notes. 17th December 1973		14047	Meetings	14047
A6576	22	01	1971	Documents	Letters In	Cuthbert Morrow Must & Shaw, 102 Lydiard Street South, Ballarat 3350	enclosing cheque for $459.47 being interest on loans R. G. Cantwell and R. R. Richards		14047	Accounts	14047
A6577	21	05	1970	Documents	Letters In	Cuthbert Morrow Must & Shaw, 102 Lydiard Street South,Ballarat. 3350	advising of renewal of Mortgage from R. R. Richards and interest charged.		14047	Accounts	14047
A6578	20	05	1970	Documents	Letters In	The National Bank of Australasia Limited, Sturt & Doveton Streets, Balalrat.	certifying Bonds held at Melbourne Office on behalf of Institute		14047	Accounts	14047
A6579	10	11	1975	Documents	Letters In	Morrow & Morrow, 5 Dawson Street South, Ballarat 3350	enlosing copies of lease to Village Drive-In (Ballarat) Pty. Ltd. for property knownas Vegas Theatre for sealing together with Bil of Costs.		14047	Britannia lease	14047
A6580	27	06	1974	Documents	Letters Out	Rev. G. E. Mutten, 1213 Dana Street, Ballarat.	advising of election to Committee and date of next Committee meeting.		14047	Membership	14047
A6581	30	04	1974	Documents	Reports	The Ballarat Mechanics Institute	Annual Report and Financial Statement for the year ended 30th April 1974		14047	Committees	14047
A6582	30	4	1976	Documents	Reports	Mechanics Institute Ballarat	Annual report and financial accounts for year ended 30th April 1976		14047	Committees	14047
A6583	30	4	1971	Documents	Reports	One Hundred and twelfth Annual Report of the Committee	Annual report and Financial Statements for year ended 30th April 1971		14047	Committees	14047
A6584	30	4	1977	Documents	Reports	One Hundred and Eighteenth Annual Report of the Committee	Annual report and financial accounts for year ended 30th April 1977		14047	Committees	14047
A6585	30	4	1975	Documents	Reports	One Hundred and Sixteenth Annual Report of the Committee	Annual report and Financial Statement for year ended 30th April 1975		14047	Committees	14047
A6586	25	11	1974	Documents	Notes	Ballarat Mechanics Institute	Agenda Half Yearly Meeting of Members 25th November 1974		14047	Meetings	14047
A6587		11	1979	Documents	Invoices	Wm Dawson & Sons Ltd, Cannon House, Fokestone Kent	Remittance Advice		14047	Accounts	14047
A6588	12	11	1973	Documents	Newspaper Items	Notice of Meeting	Notice of General Half-Yearly Meeting of Members, 26th November 1973		14047	Meetings	14047
A6589	1	5	1979	Documents	Notes	Trial Balance 1 May 1979	Handwritten, pencilled note of Trial Balance 1 May 1979		14047	Accounts	14047
A6590	30	4	1978	Documents	Notes	Ballarat Mechanics Institute	Handwritten Profit and Loss Statement 30 April 1978		14047	Accounts	14047
A6591	28	5	1975	Documents	Reports	Ballarat Mechanics Institute	Agenda, 114th Annual General Meeting of Members, 28th May 1973		14047	Meetings	14047
A6592	28	5	1972	Documents	Reports	Ballarat Mechanics Institute	Agenda, 113th Annual General Meeting of Members, 29th May 1972		14047	Meetings	14047
A6593	12	5	1972	Documents	Reports	W.R. Lewis and Bruce Thomas	Auditor's statement to accounts of 30 April 1972		14047	Accounts	14047
A6594	12	11	1972	Documents	Newspaper Items	Notice of Meeting	Notice of General Half-Yearly Meeting of Members, 29th May 1972		14047	Meetings	14047
A6595	24	5	1971	Documents	Notes	Ballarat Mechanics Institute	Agenda 112th Annual General Meeting of Members, 24th May 1971		14047	Meetings	14047
A6596	22	11	1971	Documents	Notice	Half Yearly General Meeting of Members - Agenda	Half Yearly General Meeting of Members - Agenda, 22nd November 1971		14047	Meetings	14047
A6597	27	11	1972	Documents	Notice	Half Yearly General Meeting of Members - Agenda	Half Yearly General Meeting of Members - Agenda, 27th November 1972		14047	Meetings	14047
A6598	31	10	1971	Documents	Reports	W.R. Lewis and Bruce Thomas	Auditor's statement to accounts of 30 April 1971		14047	Accounts	14047
A6599	16	11	1973	Documents	Reports	W.R. Lewis and Bruce Thomas	Auditor's statement to accounts of 30 April 1973		14047	Accounts	14047
A6600	25	11	1974	Documents	Reports	Ballarat Mechanics Institute	Half Yearly General Meeting of Members, 25th November 1974. Agenda		14047	Meetings	14047
A6601	25	11	1974	Documents	Newspaper Items	Ballarat Mechanics Institute	Half Yearly General Meeting of Members, 25th November 1974		14047	Subscriptions	14047
A6602	28	5	1979	Documents	Reports	Ballarat Mechanics Institute	119th Annual General Meeting of Members, 18th May 1979. Agenda		14047	Meetings	14047
A6603	28	05	1979	Documents	Reports	Ballarat Mechanics Institute	119th Annual General Meeting of Members, 29th May 1978		14047	Meetings	14047
A6604	30	5	1977	Documents	Reports	Ballarat Mechanics Institute	118th Annual General Meeting of Members, 30th May 1977, Agenda		14047	Meetings	14047
A6605	30	4	1975	Documents	Reports	Ballarat Mechanics Institute	Annual report and financial accounts, 30th April 1975		14047	Meetings	14047
A6606	27	05	1974	Documents	Reports	Ballarat Mechanics Institute	Agenda, AGM, 27th May 1974		14047	Meetings	14047
A6607	30	04	1976	Documents	Reports	Ballarat Mechanics Institute	Agenda of the 118th Annual General Meeting, 30th May 1977		14047	Meetings	14047
A6608	30	04	1976	Documents	Notices	Ballarat Mechanics Institute	Agenda of the half-yearly Meeting, 26th November 1973		14047	Meetings	14047
A6609	31	10	1974	Documents	Statements	W.R. Lewis and Bruce A. Thomas	Auditor's statement to accounts of 30 April 1974		14047	Accounts	14047
A6610	15	05	1974	Documents	Notice	The Ballaarat Mechanics' Institute	Notice of General Half-Yearly Meeting of Members held in the Dr Pound Lecture Room on Monday 27 May at 5.30 pm.		14047	Meetings	14047
A6611	20	05	1963	Documents	Notice	The Ballaarat Mechanics' Institute	Copy of Notice appearing in newspaper of 104th Annual General Meeting of the Ballarat Mechanics' Institute held on 20th May 1963 at 8.30 pm.		14047	Meetings	14047
A6612	19	09	1984	Documents	Letters In	City of Ballaarat, City Engineer's Office, Town Hall, Sturt Street, Ballarat 3350	Correspondence regarding City of Ballaarat Planning Scheme - Amendment No. 70. Including Explanatory Statement and pamphlet "The Ballarat Conservation Project'.		14047	Buildings	14047
A6613	11	03	1983	Documents	Letters In	F. J. Rogers M.B.E., Ballarat Branch of The Victoria League for Commonwealth Friendship in Victoria, 402 Wendouree Parade, Wendouree 3355.	Letter to Mr. R. Whitcher, Rental Manger, Doepel, Lilley & Taylor, regarding lease of premises - 117 Sturt Street and enclosing signed revised lease documents. Comment that Institute might do something more effective to exclude pigeons from stair wells.		14047	Office Rentals	14047
A6614	20	02	1980	Documents	Letters In	Wm Dawson & Sons Ltd., Cannon House, Folkestone, Kent CT19 5EE, England	Re outstanding balances due at September 1978 and 1979. Enclosed copies of statements and relevant invoices, leaving balance of 23 pounds 88 shillings. Request settlement of overdue balances.		14047	Accounts	14047
A6615	21	05	1980	Documents	Letters In	Wm Dawson & Sons Ltd., Cannon House, Folkestone, Kent CT19 5EE, England	Re outstanding invoice for 'Spectator' for 19 pounds 58 pence		14047	Accounts	14047
A6616	11	06	1980	Documents	Letters In	Wm. Dawson & Sons Ltd., Cannon House, Folkestone, Kent CT1955EE, England.	letter requesting 14 pounds 88 pence for oustanding account as at 30th May, 1980.		14047	Accounts	14047
A6617	18	08	1980	Documents	Letters In	Wm. Dawson & Sons Ltd., Cannon House, Folkestone, Kent CT19 5EE, England.	letter enclosing July, 1980 Statement of Account with a query re the oustanding balance of 14 pounds 88 pence since September, 1979; an early reply is urgent as we are shortly due to undergo our Annual Audit.		14047	Accounts	14047
A6618	23	09	1980	Documents	Letters In	Wm. Dawson & Sons Ltd., Cannon House, Folkestone, Kent CT 19 5EE, England.	letter stating as we have no response to our letter of the 18th August, we now request by return mail of any dispute you may have on our claim, or alternatively we request remittance in full settlement withour further delay.		14047	Accounts	14047
A6619			1983	Documents	Library Records (unbound)	BMI Librarian to Book Committee?	Eight pages of handwritten notes headed "Book Committee"; notes how books are order through catalogues for forward orders, how books are bought from Ewins Booksellers and Badlan Library Supplies and their discounts; conversion costs; suggested monthly budgets for same; lists occasional problems with damaged books; also if the Committee could see its way clear to provide new carpet in the office and counter area as the area is becoming increasingly dangerous; lists current outstanding orders for 1983 and outstanding orders for 1981/2 are said to be doubtful as business has changed hands.		14047	Library	14047
A6620	17	04	1984	Documents	Letters Out	Mrs. Aleathea Douglas, Hon. Sec., Victoria League, Ballarat Branch, 117 Sturt Street, Ballarat.	Draft copy of letter replying to letter dated March 7, 1984 re the Leagues concern with the proposed yearly increase in rental, concerns with lighting in the foyer, the toilet being sub-standard, the back stairs not been cleaned and door off beside the toilet; the BMI Committee makes the point it has been generous to the League in the past, i.e. donation of chairs and table, would like the League to continue to be a tenant, but if not satisfied with the present conditions. Would be prepared to meet with the League to discuss a mutually agreed termination of the lease.		14047	Office Rentals	14047
A6621	23	03	1984	Documents	Letters In	Doepel, Lilley & Taylor, 44 Armstrong Street South, Ballarat.	letter enclosing copy of letter from the Victoria League; according to our records the Lease documents in connection with the League have not been returned to our office.		14047	Office Rentals	14047
A6622	07	03	1984	Documents	Letters In	Copy of letter from The Victoria League to Doepel, Lilley & Taylor.	letter lists concerns re increase in rent; no lighting in foyer, sub-standard toilet, back stairs not cleaned, door off beside toilet; also think that 100% plus increase in rent in 15 months is pretty steep.		14047	Office Rentals	14047
A6623	17	04	1984	Documents	Letters Out	Mrs. M. Lancaster, Mechanics Institute Library, 117 Sturt Street, Ballarat.	letter from W.J. Gribble, President; saying that at last night's Committee Meeting Stan Hooper tabled your letter advising of your resignation at the end of April, and that you would be willing to stay until the AGM on May 21st. We accept your resignation with regret and we thank you for your loyal and conscientious service.		14047	Staff	14047
A6624	30	05	1988	Documents	Reports	Ballarat Police Station	Copy of Report of burglary at BMI, times and dates unknown; unknown offender smashed window in door and ransacked rooms, nil stolen.		14047	Library	14047
A6625	20	02	1984	Documents	Letters In	M. Lancaster, 3/105 Drummond Street North, Ballarat.	letter tendering resignation as from end of April for health reasons; and as Mrs. Turnbull is only going home from hospital today after an operation, is prepared to stay until the Annual Meeting on May 21st.		14047	Staff	14047
A6626	03	06	1988	Documents	Receipts	Royal South Street Society to BMI	receipt for photo-copying 1988 Report and Balance Sheet - $10.00.		14047	Accounts	14047
A6627	26	07	1988	Documents	Letters In	Heinz & Gordon, Barristers & Solicitors, 4 Dawson Street North, Ballarat.	letter enclosing copy of Withers "History of Ballarat" which was bequeathed to the library by the late Mrs. Constance Ethel Blomeley of 511 Eyre Street, Ballarat.		14047	Donations	14047
A6628	03	12	1985	Documents	Letters In	Security Permanent Building Society, 369 Lonsdale Street, Melbourne 3000.	letter advising of the latest investment rates being offered as at Monday, 2nd December.		14047	Accounts	14047
A6629	11	10	19 ..	Documents	Letters In	Rodney Ashton, 4 Salisbury Street, North Caulfield 3161.	letter requesting permission to photograph BMI archives underneath the Institute's main library. Writer has been fascinated by the BMI building for years; would dearly love to photograph this landmark for an exhibition he has been planning for two years; this project deals with Ballarat both as a city and as a community; has received his desired grant from the Visual Arts Board, goes on to say he was raised in Ballarat and his father had a jewellers shop in front of the BMI building, would like permission for himself and his assistant Gregory Schwarz to photograph the archives and that the BMI have his assurance that they will treat the area with care and competancy.		14047	Exhibitions & Displays	14047
A6630	28	01	1861	Documents	Leases	BMI, Sturt Street, Ballarat	Formal lease between the BMI and Mr G.H. Symons - signatories Thomas Learmonth, James Stewart, William Collard Smith, Frederick Young, and Henry Richards Caselli - and George Harvie Symons. The final page, dated 13/01/1866 transfers the lease of the premises to Cornelius Lister and Stephen Angel.		14047	Records	14047
A6631	20	11	1872	Documents	Letters In	Ford, Clerk of the City of Ballaarat, Town Hall	Letter accompanying the Case presented to Mr Holroyd, Barrister at Law, concerning the right of the Council to part with its Trust regarding the land on which stands the BMI.		14047	Buildings	14047
A6632	08	11	1872	Documents	Statements	Holroyd, Barrister at Law	The Case presented concerning the ownership of the land on which the BMI stands, particularly in relation to the repayment of loans. The history of the land, starting with the Crown Grant of land in 1855, is fully documented. The conclusion seems to be that an Act of Parliament will be needed to solve the problem.		14047	Reports	14047
A6633	05	04	1943	Documents	Agreements	Jelbart, Jelbart and Gemmola	Formal tenancy agreement drawn up between the BMI and Frank Stafford Jelbart, John Ellis Jelbart (engineers) and Charles Gemmola (fruiterer).		14047	Office Rentals	14047
A6634	15	07	1953	Documents	Letters In	F. J. Doolan, Chief Property Officer, Department of the Interior, M.L.C. Building, 303-309 Collins Street, Melbourne	Letter concerning Lease of accommodation for Postal Purposes. The lease expires on 31st August, 1953. Wishes to extend the lease and requests an option of a further 12 months for the following year.		14047	Office Rentals	14047
A6635	18	08	1953	Documents	Letters Out	The Chief Property Officer, Department of the Interior, Property and Survey Branch (Vic.), P.O.Box 5346BB, Melbourne	Agreement to the request for an extension of the lease for the large room and adjoining ante-room on the second floor for postal purposes.		14047	Office Rentals	14047
A6636	24	08	1953	Documents	Leases	Department of the Interior, Commonwealth of Australia, 305 Collins Street, Melbourne C.1.	Form outlining Conditions for Premises Occupied by a Commonwealth Department.		14047	Office Rentals	14047
A6637	07	07	1953	Documents	Notices	Anthony Podmore Douglas, 119 Sturt Street, Ballarat	Formal Notice to quit premises at 119 Sturt Street, Ballarat.		14047	Office Rentals	14047
A6638	04	08	1864	Documents	Leases	Robertson and Birtchnell	Formal Surrender of Lease between George Robertson and Samuel Lawrence Birtchnell and the Trustees of the BMI.		14047	Office Rentals	14047
A6639	11	11	1953	Documents	Licence	Chief Secretary, Victoria	Certificate of Licence under the Theatres Act 1928, for 12 calendar months from the 15th November, 1953.		14047	Theatre Licence	14047
A6640	20	05	1949	Documents	Agreements	Cuthbert, Morrow, Must & Shaw, Solicitors, Ballarat	Formal Grant of Option of Purchase document drawn up on behalf of Edmond Christian Doepel, Estate Agent and Valentine Lilley Auctioneer, executors of the Will of May Adelaide Anstis, deceased. Granting to BMI an extension of time for a further 4 months on the Grant of Option to purchase properties 123, 125 and 127 Sturt Street.		14047	Buildings	14047
A6641	20	04	1950	Documents	Letters Out	The Secretary, Ballarat Branch of the Victorian Postal Institute, c/- Mail Room P.O., Ballarat.	Requesting payment of arrears of rental for lease of second floor premises. Accounts enclosed for 43 pounds 6 shillings 8 pence and 7 pounds 9 shillings 4 pence.		14047	Office Rentals	14047
A6642	21	04	1950	Documents	Letters In	Commonwealth of Australia, Dept. of the Interior, Property and Survey Branch (Victoria), M.L.C. Building, 303-309 Collins Street, Melbourne C.1.	Letter concerning proposed lease of second floor to Postmaster-General's department for use by Postal Institute.		14047	Office Rentals	14047
A6643	23	08	1950	Documents	Letters In	Commonwealth of Australia, Dept. of the Interior, Property and Survey Branch (Victoria), M.L.C. Building, 303-309 Collins Street, Melbourne C.1.	Letter advising that Commonwealth wishes to exercise its option of renewal of lease of 2nd floor for Postal Purposes for a further 12 months		14047	Office Rentals	14047
A6644	06	112	1950	Documents	Letters In	Commonwealth of Australia, Dept. of The Interior, Property and Survey Branch (Victoria), MLC Bjilding, 303-309 Collins Street, Melbourne C.1.	Request for renewal of lease of 2nd floor for Postal Institute Purposes for a further 12 months from 1st September 1951 to 31st August 1952 at same rental and similar terms and conditions as at present.		14047	Office Rentals	14047
A6645	22	11	1950	Documents	Letters Out	Property Officer, Dept. of the Interior, Property and Survey Branch of Victoria, MLC Building, Melbourne C.1.	Notification that BMI Committee agreeable to renewal of lease of 2nd floor premises at the same rental and same terms and conditions.		14047	Office Rentals	14047
A6646	28	04	1950	Documents	Letters In	Commonwealth of Australia, Dept. of the Interior, Property and Survey Branch (Victoria), MLC Building, 303-309 Clollins Street, Melbourne C.1.	Letter concerning payment of rent for lease of 2nd floor, for Postal purposes.		14047	Office Rentals	14047
A6647	22	04	1950	Documents	Letters Out	The Property Officer, Department of the Interior, MLC Building, 303-309 Collins Street, Melbourne C.1.	Acknowledging receipt of Agreement in connection with lease of 2nd floor premises and indicating return of one copy signed on behalf of the Institute. Requesting payment of arrears in rent.		14047	Office Rentals	14047
A6648	04	09	1952	Documents	Letters Out	Chief Property officer, Department of the Interior, MLC Building, 303-309 Collins Street, Melbourne.	Advising return of copy of Tenancy Agreement signed on behalf of BMI for lease of 2nd floor premises by Ballarat branch of the Victorian Postal Institute.		14047	Office Rentals	14047
A6649	06	08	1952	Documents	Letters In	Commonwealth of Australia, Dept. of the Interior, Property and Survey Branch (Victoria), MLC Building, 303-309 Collins Street, Melbourne C.1.	Request for renewal of lease of 2nd floor for Postal purposes for a further 12 months from the 1st September 1952.		14047	Office Rentals	14047
A6650	14	08	1952	Documents	Letters In	Cuthbert, Morrow, Must and Shaw, Barristers & Solicitors, Ballarat	Letter referring to interview with Secretary of BMI regarding Tenancy by Postal Dept, of second floor premises of Institute building, and detailing terms of tenancy agreements.		14047	Office Rentals	14047
A6651	19	08	1952	Documents	Letters Out	The Chief Property Officer, Dept of the Interior, P.O.Box 5346BB, Melboourne	Agreement to extend the lease and options for another 12 months for the rooms used for postal purposes.		14047	Office Rentals	14047
A6652	01	09	1952	Documents	Letters In	A. Munro, Commonwealth of Australia, Dept of the Interior, 303-9 Collins Street, Melbourne	Reply to letter re lease of accommodation for postal purposes. Encloses signed copy of tenancy agreement.		14047	Office Rentals	14047
A6653	11	11	1958	Documents	Letters In	A.J.L. James, Under Secretary, Chief Secretary's Office, Old Treasury Building, Melbourne	Covering letter enclosing Theatre Licence for one year dated 15th November,1958.		14047	Theatre Licence	14047
A6654	17	11	1961	Documents	Licence	J. V. Dillon, Under Secretary, Chief Secretary's Office, Old Treasury Buildings, Melbourne	Covering letter enclosing Theatre Licence for the 12 months from 15th November, 1961.		14047	Theatre Licence	14047
A6655	12	11	1959	Documents	Licence	Under Secretary, Chief Secretary's Office, Old Treasury Building, Melbourne	Theatre Licences issued from 15th November for 12 months for the years 1951, 1952, 1954, 1955, 1957, and 1959. All except 1951 have covering letters.		14047	Theatre Licence	14047
A6656	--	--	----	Documents	Notes		Small card : "Key of safe in (sec) drawer."		14047	Fixtures & Fittings	14047
A6657	07	02	1950	Documents	Leases	Mellah Alice Frizzelle	Note regarding lease of premises - large room on first floor to be used for teaching dancing to her pupils. Monthly rent seven pounds 11/8. "Delete any clause in present agreement allowing tenant to use premises on Sunday."		14047	Room booking	14047
A6658	13	02	1940	Documents	Letters Out	Miss M. A. Frizzelle, Dance Studio, Ballarat	Letter in 3 parts all on the same sheet. 1. Because intentions were not clear, the Committee will consider a new lease later. Meanwhile, tenancy will be on a weekly basis. 2. Signed agreement by Miss Frizzelle that tenancy is now on a weekly basis. 3. Pencilled note saying rent to be increased to 25 shillings a week from 1st June, 1940 and tenancy to be by the calendar month.		14047	Hall booking	14047
A6659	06	03	1940	Documents	Letters In	Mellah A. Frizzelle	Letter of thanks for the consideration shown regarding the Sunday evening club. In future her business will be arranged without disturbing the Institute. Note at the bottom of the letter that a copy of the supplemental agreement to be left with the solicitors and Miss Frizzelle to bear half the costs.		14047	Hall booking	14047
A6660	24	08	1938	Documents	Agreements	Mellah Alice Frizzelle, 23 Haines Street, Glenferrie	Formal Agreement between Frizzelle and the BMI regarding the lease of the large room on the first floor for the teaching of dancing. Various amendments were made. 4 pages		14047	Hall booking	14047
A6661	20	10	1947	Documents	Agreements	M. B. John and R. M. Wakeling	Agreement to lease the Billiard Room for the M. B. John Social Club. Transferred to Walter Edward Lee and Edgar Gilhooley on behalf of the Ballarat Postal Institute on 18th July, 1949.		14047	Room booking	14047
A6662	03	04	1940	Documents	Letters In	A. O. Capell, 112a Dawson St South, from John Brittain	Letter asking Capell to loan the 3 inch refracting telescope to the Municipal Observatory, "for the instruction of juvenile observers."		14047	Fixtures & Fittings	14047
A6663	09	04	1940	Documents	Letters In	A. O. Capell, 114 Dawson St Sth, Ballarat	Although he no longer has control of the telescope, he considers it would probably be wise to allow it to be stationed at the Observatory. Could a meeting be arranged with Mr Brittain?		14047	Fixtures & Fittings	14047
A6664	16	04	1940	Documents	Letters Out	A. O. Capell, Dawson St Sth, Ballarat	Arrangements for a meeting between the BMI, Capell and Brittain to discuss the telescope		14047	Fixtures & Fittings	14047
A6665	18	05	1937	Documents	Agreements	Alfred Oscar Capell, 114 Dawson St Sth, Ballarat	Formal Deed of Gift relating to the use of the 3 inch refracting telescope donated to the BMI. Also the formal revoking of that gift when it was given to the Ballarat Municipal Observatory on April 18th, 1940		14047	Fixtures & Fittings	14047
A6666	25	05	1935	Documents	Plans & Drawings	Jack H. Green, Licensed Surveyor	Plan of Survey of part of Crown Allotment 2 Section 13 City of Ballaarat Parish of Ballaarat County of Grenville		14047	Mining Exchange	14047
A6667	01	10	1889	Documents	Letters In	Town Hall, City of Ballaarat	advising of return of papers for surrender of Crown Grant to Mechanics Institute for seal of Corporation with resolution as passed		14047	Buildings	14047
A6668	20	10	1934	Documents	Letters Out	Cuthbert Morrow & Co.	receipt for Crown Grant to Mechanics Institute dated 04.02.1890 and copy case submitted to C. D. Holyroyd for right of Council to part with trust for land upon which Institute stands dated 08.11.1872		14047	Buildings	14047
A6669	30	08	1889	Documents	Letters In	Crown Solicitors Office, Crown Law Department, Lonsdale Street West, Melbourne	forwarding engrossment of Surrender of original Crown Grant and Memorial for endorsement by City of Ballaarat and return together with Secretary's notes		14047	Buildings	14047
A6670	17	12	1934	Documents	Letters In	Doepel Lilley & Taylor, National Mutual Buildings, Ballarat.	advising of a client prepared to purchase property at 5000 pounds clear and to sell back portion for 475 pounds cash with requirements regarding alterations in sewerage to shop portions or alternatively to let hall for term of 20-25 years at rental of 30/- per week free of taxes and insurance. The Modern Dairy has sublet hall to Mr. Trekardo for term expiring September 1936 and suggests 5% allowance on interest on 475 pounds for the 21 months when lease expires.		14047	Office Rentals	14047
A6671	19	12	1934	Documents	Letters Out	Ballarat Trustees Executors & A. Coy. Ltd.,	confirming letter offering to purchase rear portion of adjoining property owned by Estate William Bones for 475 pounds conditional on approval of Committee.		14047	Buildings	14047
A6672	02	11	1934	Documents	Letters Out	The Ballarat Trustees Executors & Agency Co. Ltd., Ballarat	draft letter referring to proposed purchase for cash of adjoining property owned by Estate William Bones		14047	Buildings	14047
A6673	22	12	1934	Documents	Letters In	The Ballarat Trustees Executors & Agency Co. Ltd., PO Box 113, Ballarat	accepting offer for purchase rear portion property Sturt Street owned by Estate W. Bones		14047	Buildings	14047
A6674	09	11	1934	Documents	Letters In	The Ballarat Trustees Executors & Agency Co. Ltd., PO Box 113, Ballarat	advising that not in favour of dividing properties owned by Estate W. Bones and can only entertain sale of both together, and that lease to Modern Dairy Company Pty. Ltd., expires on 12th Septembr 1936		14047	Buildings	14047
A6675	12	12	1934	Documents	Letters Out	E. Doepel Esq. and R. J. Cooke Esq., Ballarat	submitting resolution of offer to buy property at rear of Institute owned by Estate W. Bones		14047	Buildings	14047
A6676	03	04	1935	Documents	Letters Out	Cuthbert Morrow Must & Shaw, Solicitors, Ballarat	forwarding particulars and condition of sale property "old Mining Exchange" owned by Estate W. Bones for vendors acceptance.		14047	Mining Exchange	14047
A6677	08	04	1935	Documents	Letters Out	George Trekardo, 621 Sturt Street, Ballarat.	setting date for conference with sub-committee relating to lease of "old Mining Exchange" building.		14047	Mining Exchange	14047
A6678	12	05	1877	Documents	Letters In	J. Weippert, Theatrical Agency, 55 Little Collins St East	Manager for B. R. Paley concerning Mozart Concert. Enquiry of availability of Hall, rates and whether it contains organ or piano.		14047	Hall booking	14047
A6679	29	12	1934	Documents	Letters Out	Ballarat Trustees Executors & Agency Co. Ltd., Ballarat	forwarding contract for purchase property owned by Estate W. Bones known as "ld Mining Exchange and advising of arrangements for survey		14047	Mining Exchange	14047
A6680	16	01	1935	Documents	Letters In	The Ballarat Tustees Executoes & Agency Co. Ltd., PO Box 113, Ballarat.	advising of authority being granted for purchase of property owned by Estate W. Bones.		14047	Buildings	14047
A6681	25	06	1945	Documents	Plans & Drawings	Cuthbert Morrow Must & Shaw, PO Box 122, Ballarat	forwarding original survey plan by Mr. Meinhardt of property held by The Ballarat Trustees & Agency Co. Ltd. for Miss Anstis of northern section and southern portion held by Institute. and suggesting that Certiicate of Title for rear Library area be obtained clearly outlining easements and party wall at fee of 24 pounds 3/- two-thirds of which payable by Miss Anstis.		14047	Buildings	14047
A6682	14	01	1935	Documents	Notices	all Committee Members of Mechanics Institute	Agenda for Extraordinary General Meeting setting out proposal to expend 1000 pounds in alterations, additions and renovations to convert property into Library and connect same with Reading room.		14047	Meetings	14047
A6683	28	12	1934	Documents	Agreements	The Ballarat Trustees Executors & Agency Co. Ltd., as Trustees Estate W. Bones deceased	setting out terms and conditions for purchase of property known as "old Mining Exchange" together with Agreement to sell dated 3rd January 1935 signed by Manager of The Ballarat Trustees Executors & Agenc Lo. Ltd.		14047	Mining Exchange	14047
A6684	27	07	1931	Documents	Letters In	Cuthbert Morrow Must & Shaw, Solicitors, PO Box 122, Ballarat.	forwarding documents for sealing for transfers The Fidelity Trustee Co. Executor Estate W. Bones to Institute, The Fidelity Trustee Co. Ltd. Exec. W. Bones by direction E. C. Doepel surviving Executor M. A. Anstis to Institute, Ballarat Mechanics Institute to G. & A. Kamaretsos, Mortgage G. & A. Kamaretsos to Institute, Agreement relating Easements Library area and Theatre and final settlement arrangements.		14047	Buildings	14047
A6685	18	98	1961	Documents	Letters In	Cuthbert Morrow Must & Shaw, Solicitors PO Box 122 Balalrat	enclosing cheque from transfer property to Kamaretsos		14047	Accounts	14047
A6686				Documents	Agreements	G. & A. Kamaretsos, Ballarat	agreement that interest payable under Mortgage to Institute due 1st October 1961 to be paid on 1st April 1962		14047	Buildings	14047
A6687	14	09	1989	Documents	Letters In	Ballarat Regional Board For Planning and Development Inc., 17 Doveton Street North, Ballarat.	standard letter sent to all Proprietor/Managers advising that the Ballarat Regional Board has commissioned a major survey of all business activity in the Ballarat region and asks that you take the time to complete the enclosed form.		14047	Committees	14047
A6688				Documents	Letters In	To Committee and Staff, Ballarat Mechanics Institute from Lil McArdle.	card expressing thanks for sympathy in the death of our brother Joe.		14047	Committees	14047
A6689				Documents	Letters In	Canon George E. Mutten, 23 Hall Street, North Lorne, 3232	letter apologising for not attending monthly meeting of the Committee; as I am now frequently at the Lorne address I have decided to offer my resignation as member of the Committee but will still be a member of the library.		14047	Meetings	14047
A6690	20	08	1984	Documents	Letters In	Megan Kent	letter offering her resignation from duties at the BMI owing to a new position in Melbourne.		14047	Staff	14047
A6691	19	12	1985	Documents	Letters Out	Mr. E.J. Whykes, 18 Tennis Street, Ballarat.	letter accepting resignation from the BMI Committee due to your ill health.		14047	Committees	14047
A6692	19	12	1985	Documents	Letters Out	Mr. E.J. Whykes, 18 Tennis Street, Ballarat.	letter acknowledging receipt of your letter of the 16th, re your son Brian and Craig's Royal Hotel; we have a book which mentions the first Royal visit but not Craig's Hotel; book is available for perusal if desired.		14047	Books	14047
A6693	16	12	1985	Documents	Letters In	Ern Whykes, 18 Tennis Street, Ballarat.	letter advising that due to ill health he is resigning from the Committee.		14047	Committees	14047
A6694	16	12	1985	Documents	Letters In	Ern Whykes, 18 Tennis Street, Ballarat.	letter advising that his son Brian is now associated with Craig's Hotel, and that at a recent meeting of the Ballarat Historical Society he was informed that the BMI held a book about the first Royal visit and that in that book there was quite a lot written about Craig's Hotel, could the book be borrowed to take a copy of material relevant to Craig's Hotel?.		14047	Books	14047
A6695	28	04	1986	Documents	Membership Records	D.L. Jenkins	nominating P. Moon as a member of the Committee.		14047	Committees	14047
A6696	28	04	1986	Documents	Membership Records	D.L. Jenkins	nominating W.S. Hooper as a member of the Committee.		14047	Committees	14047
A6697	28	04	1986	Documents	Membership Records	W.S. Hooper	nominating J.H. Coventry as a member of the Committee.		14047	Committees	14047
A6698	28	04	1986	Documents	Membership Records	W.S. Hooper	nominating F. Hurley as member of the Committee.		14047	Committees	14047
A6699	28	04	1986	Documents	Membership Records	W.S. Hooper	nominating L. Jenkins as a member of the Committee.		14047	Committees	14047
A6700	28	04	1986	Documents	Membership Records	W.S. Hooper	nominating Miss L. McArdle as a member of the Committee.		14047	Committees	14047
A6701	28	04	1986	Documents	Membership Records (unbound)	W. S. Hooper	nominating W.J. Gribble as member of the Committee.		14047	Committees	14047
A6702	28	04	1986	Documents	Membership Records	W.S. Hooper	nominating H.F. Morrow as a member of the Committee.		14047	Committees	14047
A6703	28	04	1986	Documents	Membership Records	D.L. Jenkins	nominating J.H. Kearney as a member of the Committee.		14047	Committees	14047
A6704	28	04	1986	Documents	Membership Records	D.L. Jenkin	nominating R.P. Evans as member of the Committee.		14047	Committees	14047
A6705	30	10	1908	Documents	Statement	Thomas White, Chartered Accountant, Londonderry	Final Account by the Executors of the Realization and Distribution of the Estate of James Stewart Esq., M.D., Deceased.		14047	Committees	14047
A6706	15	10	1889	Documents	Statements	Ballarat City Council	Handwritten statement regarding the Crown Grant of land for a Mechanics' Institute at Ballarat.		14047	Committees	14047
A6707	17	11	1914	Documents	Certificate	Commercial Union Assurance Company Ltd., Victorian Branch, 409, 411 & 413 Collins Street, Melbourne.	Employers' Indemnity Policy ncluding Workers' Compansation Act 1914 - Policy No. 240580 from 17 November 1914 to 17 November 1915.		14047	Insurance	14047
A6708	16	05	1950	Documents	Statements	Cuthbert, Morrow, Must & Shaw, Solicitors, Ballarat.	Contract of Sale of Land 123-125 Sturt Street. Vendor Messrs E.C. Doepel & V. Lilley, Trustees of the Estate of May Adelaide Anstis deceased.		14047	Buildings	14047
A6709	13	09	1888	Documents	Memorandum	H.J. Wrixon, Attorney-General, Crown Law Offices, Melbourne	Memorandum of Association authorising the registration of BMI as a Limited Company under the '"Companies Statute 1864" without the addition of the word "Limited" to its name. Additional endorsement dated 11 October 1888 certifying that BMI is registered for incorporation and is limited by guarantee.		14047	Accounts	14047
A6710	07	05	1975	Documents	Letters In	Wallspace Advertising (Aust.) Pty Ltd., 501 Dana Street, Ballarat 3350.	Re BMI agreement to Wallspace exclusive advertising rights to the exterior eastern and western walls of BMI Sturt Street building. Prepared to pay rental of $500.00 per annum for five years tenure conditional upon being able to obtain permits and consents. Request enclosed agreement be signed and returned.		14047	Wall advertising	14047
A6711	26	08	1960	Documents	Letters In	R.H. Ramsay & Gaunt, Solicitors, Booth's Buildings, 41 Lydiard Street South, Ballarat.	Notifying BMI that Mr. George Kamaretsos and his brother will pay the sum of 7 thousand pounds and take over the Fish and Cake shop when current lease expires and subject to BMI approval their client will take over the whole of the property including Bicycle Shop and make year payments of 1 thousand pounds in reduction of the principal with interest on outstanding balance at six-and-a-half percent.		14047	Buildings	14047
A6712	17	10	1960	Documents	Letters In	D.G. Gaunt, R.H. Ramsay & Gaunt, Solicitors, Booth's Buildings, 41 Lydiard Street, South, Ballarat	Proposition to BMI for purchase of properties 123, 125 & 125A Sturt Street by G. & A. Kamaretsos.		14047	Buildings	14047
A6713	17	10	1960	Documents	Letters In	Cuthbert, Morrow, Must & Shaw, Solicitors, Ballarat.	Letter concerning the Contract of Sale with Kamaretsos and referring to recent interview with BMI.		14047	Buildings	14047
A6714	24	10	1960	Documents	Letters In	Cutbert, Morrow, Must & Shaw, Solicitors, Ballarat	Re Contract of Sale with Kamaretsos. Recommendation to Institute to accept offer made by Purchasers through their solicitors on 17th inst.		14047	Buildings	14047
A6715	20	03	1961	Documents	Letters In	Cuthbert Morrow Must & Shaw, PO Box 122 Ballarat	confirming that new Title covering present Library and Shops fronting Sturt Street can now be obtained from Titles Office and consent of Institute to Application with seal affixed is required.		14047	Buildings	14047
A6716				Documents	Letters Out	G. & A. Kamaretsos, 117 Sturt Street,Ballarat	advising that interest due under Mortgage to Institute to be delayed until 1st April 1962		14047	Accounts	14047
A6717	25	08	1961	Documents	Letters In	Cuthbert Morrow Must & Shaw PO Box 122, Ballarat	advising that highest return for Trust Investments for Mortgages over freehold lands is 7 1/2% for 3 years.and that Fire Insurance for Odeon Theatre is covered by Clause 27 of Lease with Britannia Pictures Pty. Ltd. and further increase not appropriate proposition		14047	Accounts	14047
A6718	14	07	1961	Documents	Letters In	Cuthbert Morrow Must & Shaw, PO Box 122, Ballarat	advising that transfer of Freehold over Library fromTrustee Company as Executor of Bones Estate by direction of Executors of Miss Anstis to the Institute and Solicitors for Kamaretsos will prepare a transfer direct from Institute to their clients.and no easements will be identified on Title due to considerable costs involved. Bill of Costs for work already done is 105 pounds.		14047	Buildings	14047
A6719				Documents	Letters In		proposition to purchase Bones building in Sturt Street for 750 pounds provided Institute responsible for sewerage system		14047	Buildings	14047
A6720	14	07	1961	Documents	Invoices	Cuthbert Morrow Must & Shaw, Solicitors PO Box 122, Ballarat	Bill of costs for transfer and contracts of sale Estate Anstis and sale to Kamaretsos for 314 pounds and 6d.together with receipt for same.		14047	Receipt	14047
A6721	15	03	1962	Documents	Letters In	Cuthbert Morrow Must & Shaw, Solicitors, PO Box 122, Ballarat.	enclosing cheque for 20 pounds 12/6d. being interest on loans to G.A.Russell and R. A. Allison.		14047	Accounts	14047
A6722	08	05	1962	Documents	Letters In	Cuthjbert Morrow Must & Shaw, Solicitors PO Box 122,Ballarat	enclosing cheque for 70 pounds being halfyearly interest on loan to Russell.		14047	Accounts	14047
A6723	07	12	1961	Documents	Correspondence	Cuthbert Morrow Must & Shaw, Solicitors, PO Box 122 Ballarat	advising of Investment of 3500 pounds on Mortgage to Edna Smith and G. A.Russell 108 Bell Street at 7 1/2 % and Mortgage to R. A. Allison, Haddon at 7%		14047	Accounts	14047
A6724	18	12	1961	Documents	Letters In	Cuthbert Morrow Must & Shaw, PO Box 122, Ballarat.	advising Institute not to comply with request for immediate termination of lease expiring on 31st December 1964 to Britannia Pictures Pty. Ltd.		14047	Britannia lease	14047
A6725	24	11	1961	Documents	Letters In	Britannia Theatres Pty. Ltd., 163 Halifax Street, Adelaide SA	request for termination of lease due to impact of TV and advising of expenditure on improvements to Theatre.		14047	Britannia lease	14047
A6726		12	1961	Documents	Letters Out	The Secretary, Britannia Pictures Pty. Ltd., 163 Halifax Steet, Adelaide SA	advising that Committee will release Company from conditions of lease as soon as suitable tenant can be found.and agreeing to Company also finding suitable tenant.		14047	Britannia lease	14047
A6727	07	02	1962	Documents	Letters In	Britannia Pictures Pty. Ltd., 163 Halifax Street, Adelaide SA	advising that Mr. R. Papps interested in negotiating new Lease and recommending him for favourable consideration.		14047	Britannia lease	14047
A6728		02	1962	Documents	Letters Out	Britannia Pictures Pty. Ltd., 163 Halifax Street, Adelaide SA	advising that Committee agrees to subletting of Odeon Theatre to Mr. R. Papps for balance of term of lease.		14047	Britannia lease	14047
A6729	19	02	1962	Documents	Letters In	R. N. Papps, 117 Sturt Street, Balalrat.	advising that conditions of present lease will be complied with.		14047	Britannia lease	14047
A6730	08	07	1977	Documents	Letters In	J. G. Lennox, Sebastopol	requesting use of room for second night due to increase numbers for singing class		14047	Room booking	14047
A6731	24	01	1877	Documents	Letters In	Chas. Burrows, Secretary, Ballarat District Hospital	Letter of thanks for use of the Hall for the Annual Hospital Meeting.		14047	Hall booking	14047
A6732	27	07	1877	Documents	Letters In	B. R. Patten, 55 Little Collins Steet, Melbourne.	offering sum of 30/- in place of Court proceedings for recovery of costs for Hall booking made for pianist Mr. Hutcheson's son.		14047	Hall booking	14047
A6733	26	07	1877	Documents	Correspondence	B. K. Patten, 55 Little Collins Street, Melbourne.	making private apology to Mr. Batten for remarks made in consequence of Pollice Office proceedings originating from Institute.		14047	Hall booking	14047
A6734	16	02	1914	Documents	Letters In	The Electric Supply Company of Victoria, Wendouree Parade, BALLARAT	Advising details of costs of removal of pole and attaching tram wire to Northern Wall of Institute.building.		14047	Quote/Tender	14047
A6735	20	02	1914	Books	Letters In	The Electirc Supply Company of Victoria Ltd., Wendouree Parade, Ballarat	officially noting that Institute Commitee agrees to bear any further costs incurred in removal of trolley wire.		14047	Accounts	14047
A6736	06	11	1933	Documents	Agreements	Mechanics Institute and F. R. Jelbart, J. E. Jelbart, G. E. Jelbart, Mair Street Ballarat and G. Gemmola, Lydiard Street, Ballarat.	agreement to erect Neon Electtric sign immediately above second floor windows and conditions thereto.		14047	Advertisement	14047
A6737	15	02	1877	Documents	Letters In	Railways and Roads Department, Spencer Street, Melbourne.	forwarding travel pass to Melbourne for use by Institute member to purchase books.		14047	Books	14047
A6738	22	12	1976	Documents	Letters In	G.J. Fowler	acknowledging draft of 20 pounds and stating alteration shall have attention.		14047	Accounts	14047
A6739	10	11	1937	Documents	Agreements	Ballarat Mechanics Institute, Frank Stafford Jelbart, John Ellis Jelbart, George Everett Jelbart of Mair Street, Ballarat and Charles Gemmola, Lydiard Street, Ballarat.	Agreement to exhibit on the front of BMI in position it now occupies the Neon Electric Sign at present in position and terms and conditions thereto.		14047	Advertisement	14047
A6740	10	05	1932	Documents	Agreements	Cuthbert, Morrow, Must & Shaw, Solicitors, Ballarat	Tenancy Agreement between BMI and William Andrew Deakin, Surgeon Dentist, to let two rooms on west side of the mezzanine floor for a term of three years, 1 pound 2 shillings, 6 pence per week and terms and conditions thereto.		14047	Office Rentals	14047
A6741	08	03	1950	Documents	Letters Out	The Property Officer, Dept of the Interior Property & Survey Bureau (Vic) M.L.C. Building, 303-309 Collins Street, Melbourne	Notifying that BMI Committee pleased to accept offer to take over lease of second floor premises now used by local branch of Australia Post Institute and outlining current conditions of lease.		14047	Office Rentals	14047
A6742	08	04	1857	Documents	Agreements	John O'Shanassy, Chief Secretary and Registrar	Royal Grant of Land to the Municipal Council of Ballarat to provide a Mechanics' Institute. Parcel of land 32 perches, and detailing measurements in chains and conditions thereto. Entered on Record in Register of Land Grants Pages 123, 124 and 125.		14047	Committees	14047
A6743			19	Documents	Agreements	Cuthbert, Morrow, Must & Shaw, Solicitors, Ballarat	Agreement between BMI and Mellah Alice Nunn, 808 Ligar Street, Ballarat, Dancing Mistress (Mellah Alice Frizzelle) for lease of first floor of the BMI building and terms and conditions thereto.		14047	Office Rentals	14047
A6744	14	07	1877	Documents	Letters In	John Hughes, Blakeville	enquiry re confirmation of which Friday he will be giving his lecture "Reason".		14047	Lectures and classes	14047
A6745			1935	Signs	Certificate	The National Mutual Life Association of Australasia	Bonus Certificate for 1935 - Policy 332859		14047	Insurance	14047
A6746			1928	Documents	Certificate	The National Mutual Life Association of Australasia Limited	Bonus Certificate for 1928 - Policy 801677		14047	Insurance	14047
A6747	30	09	1934	Documents	Certificate	The National Mutual Life Association of Australasia Limited	Bonus Certificate for 1934 - Policy 801677		14047	Insurance	14047
A6748	30	09	1934	Documents	Certificate	The National Mutual Life Association of Australasia Limited	Bonus Certificate for 1934 - Policy 332859		14047	Insurance	14047
A6749	30	09	1937	Documents	Certificate	The National Mutual Life Association of Australasia Limited	Bonus Certificate for 1937 - Policy 332859 and 801677 [two certificates]		14047	Letters In	14047
A6750	30	09	1938	Documents	Certificate	The National Mutual Life Association of Australasia Limited	Bonus Certificate for 1938 - Policy 332859 & Policy 801677 [two certificates]		14047	Insurance	14047
A6751	30	09	1928	Documents	Certificate	The National Mutual Life Association of Australasia Limited	Bonus Certificate for 1928 - Policy 332859		14047	Insurance	14047
A6752	30	09	1929	Documents	Certificate	The National Mutual Life Association of Australasia Limited	Bonus Certificate for 1929 - Policy 332859 & 801677 - [two certificates]		14047	Insurance	14047
A6753	30	09	1931	Documents	Certificate	The National Mutual Life Association of Australasia Limited	Bonus Certificate for 1931 - Policy 801677 & 332859 - [two certificates]		14047	Insurance	14047
A6754	30	09	1939	Documents	Certificate	The National Mutual life Association of Australasia Limited	Bonus Certificate for 1939 - Policy 332859 & 801677 [two certificates]		14047	Insurance	14047
A6755	30	09	1936	Documents	Certificate	The National Mutual Life Association of Australasia Limited	Bonus Certificate for 1936 - Policy 332859		14047	Insurance	14047
A6756	30	09	1940	Documents	Certificate	The National Mutual Life Association of Australasia Limited	Bonus Certificate for 1940 - Policy 332859 & 801677 - [two certificates]		14047	Insurance	14047
A6757	22	07	1945	Documents	Agreements	The Robur Tea Company	Agreement with the BMI to place a painted Sign advertising "Robur Tea" for a term of three years as from 1st April, 1945 for a rental of ten pounds p.a.		14047	Wall advertising	14047
A6758	01	04	1952	Documents	Agreements	The Robur Tea Company	Agreement with BMI for placing a painted sign advertising "Robur Tea" for a term of three years at the rental of ten pounds p.a.		14047	Wall advertising	14047
A6759		04	1952	Documents	Letters In	The National Mutual Life Association of Australasia Limited, 395 Collins Street, Melbourne.	letter enclosing bonus certificates - nos. 006923, 93537, 41044 & 332561.		14047	Insurance	14047
A6760	23	08	1951	Documents	Certificate	Commercial Union Assurance Company Limited, 411 Collins Street, Melbourne.	Plate Glass Policy M13/91755 between Mrs. M.A. Butler lessee of Confectionery Shop at 121 Sturt Street and BMI.		14047	Insurance	14047
A6761	17	05	1946	Documents	Agreements	BMI and Fred T. Davies of 47 Eureka Street, Ballarat	Agreement to allow Mr. Davies, Baker, to exhibit his electric sign advertising "Davies Bread" on the eastern wall for a term of 3 years for a rental of 10 pounds p.a.		14047	Wall advertising	14047
A6762	17	08	1949	Documents	Agreements	BMI and Fred T. Davies of 47 Eureka Street, Ballarat.	Agreement allowing Mr. Davies, Baker to exhibit his electric sign on the eastern wall advertising "Davies Bread" for a term of 5 years at a rental of 10 pounds p.a.		14047	Wall advertising	14047
A6763	20	08	1954	Documents	Agreements	BMI and Fred T. Davies of 47 Eureka Street, Ballarat	Agreement allowing Mr. Davies, Baker, to exhibit his electric sign on the eastern wall advertising "Davies Bread" for a period of 5 years at a rental of 10 pounds p.a.		14047	Wall advertising	14047
A6764	10	02	1877	Documents	Letters In	H.H. Hayter, Government Statist, Office of The Government Statist, Melbourne.	Acknowleding receipt of the Annual Statistical Return of the BMI for the year 1876.		14047	Accounts	14047
A6765	--	10	1876	Documents	Letters In	Robert Black, 19 Gore St, Fitzroy, Melbourne	Request for correspondence about Fine Art Exhibition		14047	Art Union	14047
A6766	16	10	1876	Documents	Letters In	Robert Black, 19 Gore St, Fitzroy, Melbourne	re meeting at Athenaum in Melbourne		14047	Art Union	14047
A6767	22	11	1876	Documents	Letters In	Robert Black, 19 Gore St, Fitzroy, Melbourne	Has not heard from the Sandhurst people beyond what appeared in the Argus. Confident the project will be more successful than the Argus indicated.		14047	Art Union	14047
A6768	20	10	1876	Documents	Letters In	Robert Black, 19 Gore St, Fitzroy, Melbourne	Owns a valuable picture by Paolo(Paul) Veronese which was intended for our National Gallery, but the deal fell through. The value is unknown as it has never been offered for sale. It was inspected by Christie and Manson in London and they asked for it to be placed in their hands. It was seen by Pickersgill, one of the Curators of the National Gallery in London, and verified. The press has urged that it be purchased by our Gallery, but it has not happened. The idea now is to dispose of it by Art Union.		14047	Art Union	14047
A6769	--	10	1876	Documents	Receipts		Handwritten receipt for "The Pool of Bethesda" by Paul Veronese to be purchased by the BMI for fifteen hundred pounds ffrom Robert Black as first prize in the Art Union. Also "Breaking Cover" by J. Giles - 250 pounds - and "Dining Out" by J. Giles - 250 pounds.		14047	Art Union	14047
A6770	01	06	1871	Documents	Letters In	Rev. M. Potter	Letter reads that he will provide vans for the paintings at the Melbourne station and pay all expense to Emerald Hill. Mentions this "time of sore trial" and "With deep regret for your present affliction."		14047	Letters In	14047
A6771	15	08	1877	Documents	Letters In	J.M. Davey, Mair Street, Ballarat	Letter of apology for absence during several recent meetings.		14047	Meetings	14047
A6772	27	08	1877	Documents	Postcards	F. Hilton	"Captain Hayward's Company will not perform in Ballarat. They leave today for Sydney. I do nor proceed any further with them. I presume the deposit is forfeited. F. Hilton"		14047	Concert performances	14047
A6773	14	08	1877	Documents	Telegram	F. Hilton, Liddy's, Bourke St, Melbourne	"I will take Hall for Monday 27th eight days. Reply."		14047	Hall booking	14047
A6774	15	08	1877	Documents	Letters In	Fred Wainwright, Secretary, Australian Natives Association, Ballarat Branch No 4	Request for the loan of 6 flags to decorate the Hall for the Anniversary Ball.		14047	Hall booking	14047
A6775	02	08	1877	Documents	Postcards	S. W. Smyth, Sandhurst	Request for the use of ballot box and balls, with the charge as light as possible.		14047	Art Union	14047
A6776	13	08	1877	Documents	Letters In	Darrow & Simpson, Noonan's Hotel, Main Road, Ballarat	Our concert was a financial failure because of very poor weather. At your request we postponed our concert for a week in favour of the Wheeler Troupe and as a result we experienced the bad weather. Will you remit a portion of the money as recompense for our good will?		14047	Hall booking	14047
A6777	08	08	1877	Documents	Memorandum	Hurst, Sandhurst Art Union	Receipt for Globes, stands and marbles.		14047	Art Union	14047
A6778	13	05	1977	Documents	Letters In	The National Bank , Sturt & Doveton Streets, Ballarat	official audit showing credit balance $2228.22		14047	Accounts	14047
A6779	13	08	1877	Documents	Letters In	Robert Gay, Ballarat	requesting that wages be risen as promised at end of 1 years service		14047	Staff	14047
A6780	16	08	1877	Documents	Memorandum	S. W. Smyth, Sandhurst Mechanics Institute and Free Library	acknowledge receipt of globes tables etc. with charge of 10 pounds for use of same		14047	Art Union	14047
A6781	07	08	1877	Documents	Letters In	B. N. Natey, 55 Little Collins Street, Melbourne	enclosing cheque for 30/- as requested		14047	Accounts	14047
A6782	11	08	1877	Documents	Letters In	John Spellman, Auditor, Ballarat	stating audit of BMI books correct		14047	Accounts	14047
A6783	11	08	1877	Documents	Letters In	M. Evans, "Cherry's" Hotel, Stawell	advising that note forwarded to Mr. Wheeler of Clunes to call at Institute		14047	Concert performances	14047
A6784	02	07	1877	Documents	Letters In	W. M. Potter, Mechanics Institute, Emerald Hill	requesting names of appropriate persons to exhibit in Industrial and Art Exhibition , Emerald Hill.		14047	Exhibitions & Displays	14047
A6785	04	04	1878	Documents	Memorandum	E. R. Gillingham, Managing Secretary, Eaglehawk Public Library Art Union.	requesting order of authorisation to obtain the globes from Mr. Hurst		14047	Art Union	14047
A6786	27	04	1884	Documents	Letters Out	Chas. M. Gilbert Esq.,	expressing regret that unable to comply with request for honorary membership of the BMI in consideration of services as a teacher of the Architectural Club of the School of Design.		14047	Membership	14047
A6787	23	02	1878	Documents	Letters In	J. M. Cole, St. George's Hall, Melbourne.	requesting vacant dates for Hall for use by Mons. Houdin, the Wizard		14047	Hall booking	14047
A6788	14	03	1878	Documents	Letters In	R. B. Scott, Melbourne.	acknowedging receipt of cheque. Mentions busy with book purchases.		14047	Accounts	14047
A6789	13	03	1878	Documents	Letters In	Gilbert Duncan, Proprietor, Metropolitan Hotel, William Street, Melbourne.	requesting dates for appointment with Committee of West Melbourne Literary Institute for advice on running of Art Union		14047	Art Union	14047
A6790	06	03	1878	Documents	Letters In	F. W. Harmer, Richards Post Ofice Hotel, Main Street, Stawell	enclosing programme		14047	Concert performances	14047
A6791	04	03	1878	Documents	Letters In	James Kerr Menzies, Grammar School, Deniliquin	requesting information as to cost of redundant periodicals available from Institute.		14047	Library	14047
A6792	11	03	1878	Documents	Telegram	Edward Hurst, Mechanics Institute, Sandhurst	offering to pay carriage both ways for 10-20 parcels on loan		14047	Art Union	14047
A6793	25	09	1877	Documents	Letters In	B. Paley, Theatrical Agency, 55 Little Collins Street, Melbourne.	outlining terms for Dr. Silvester to play in Ballarat		14047	Concert performances	14047
A6794	28	01	1878	Documents	Letters In	W. Badley, Ballarat	tendering resignation as Treasurer and Member of Institute		14047	Committees	14047
A6795	04	12	1877	Documents	Letters In	John Spellman, Auditor, Ballarat.	advising that examination of books and accounts to 31st October are correct		14047	Accounts	14047
A6796	17	12	1877	Books	Letters In	Arthur N. Light, Mechanics Institute, Ballarat	requesting 2 days leave of absence to attend Teachers examination		14047	Staff	14047
A6797	17	12	1877	Documents	Letters In	William Bridges, Academy of Music.	requesting rental of Museum Hall for Picture Gallery		14047	Hall booking	14047
A6798	14	01	1878	Documents	Letters In	George Curry, Town Hall, City of Ballarat.	resigning as Vice President of Institute.		14047	Committees	14047
A6799	05	11	1877	Documents	Letters In	Daniel Crosbie, Beaufort	advising that of 1000 tickets in Art Union sent only 802 sold and remainder returned to Ballarat.		14047	Art Union	14047
A6800	20	10	1877	Documents	Letters In	H. W. Duggan, Wagga Wagga	requesting information as to success of opening Reading Room on a Sunday.		14047	Committees	14047
A6801	26	01	1878	Documents	Letters In	Geelong	requesting price for hiring conveniences for drawing enclosed prospectus.		14047	Art Union	14047
A6802	28	11	1877	Documents	Letters In	Martin Simonds, C/o Allans Musicware, Collins Street, Melbourne.	proposal for Company to perform either 9-12 nights and setting out terms and conditions of payment.		14047	Concert performances	14047
A6803	22	10	1877	Documents	Letters In	N.M. Lewis, Ballarat	enquiry re Hall booking for one week comencing 5 November and one week commencing first Ballarat Race day for entertainment with music and singing using an apparatus called the Stereoptican with Lime Light effects.		14047	Concert performances	14047
A6804	31	12	1877	Documents	Letters In	C.J. Burrows, Secretary & collector, Ballarat District Hospital Incorporated	application for use of lecture room for Annual Meeting of Governors, Thursday, January 10th 1878.		14047	Room booking	14047
A6805	28	01	1878	Documents	Letters In	Arthur K. Light	resignation as an assistant at BMI to take effect on the 1st March 1878.		14047	Staff	14047
A6806	25	01	1878	Documents	Letters In	R.D. Bannister, Hon Sec., Australian Juvenile Industrial Exhibition, 5 Sturt Street, Ballarat.	letter of appreciation for the free use of a room for committee meetings over several months.		14047	Room booking	14047
A6807	06	12	1877	Documents	Letters In	E.J.. Streetmayer, Was Works, Melbourne	enquiry re booking room for two weeks and the use of a large board outside for advertising.		14047	Room booking	14047
A6808	24	09	1877	Documents	Letters In	H. Blomfield, Manager, The New York Minstrels, Bacchus Marsh	proposal re performance of the troupe 'New York Minstrels' in Ballarat on Saturday, 6th October. Entertainment ordinary Christy show with eight performers. Terms for one week 35 pounds BMI to provide Hall, lighting, billing, posting and advertising.		14047	Hall booking	14047
A6809	08	10	1877	Documents	Letters In	J.M. Birkett, Ballarat	notification of Benefit to be given for Mr John Moss and request for a reduction in rent of the Hall for the evening of the 16th instant.		14047	Hall booking	14047
A6810	28	09	1877	Documents	Letters In	Secretary, Mechanics' Institute, Castlemaine	request for advice how BMI arrange with Mr. Fowler the London Agent their orders for books.		14047	Books	14047
A6811	28	11	1877	Documents	Letters In	E.R. Gillingham, Managing Secretary, Eaglehawk Public Library Art Union	enquiry to engage BMI Art Union Globes, etc., for the drawing of their Art Union on the 23 January 1878, and request terms.		14047	Art Union	14047
A6812	24	09	1877	Documents	Letters In	D. Silvester, Rigby's Hotel, Cnr. Lonsdale & Queens Street, Melbourne	Enquiry re cost of rent of Hall.		14047	Hall booking	14047
A6813	03	08	1877	Documents	Letters In	G.J. Fowler	acknowledging receipt of draft for 20 pounds.		14047	Accounts	14047
A6814	08	09	1877	Documents	Letters In	Wm Thomson, Secretary, Water Commissioners' Office, Ballarat	Notification of forwarding herewith two photographic views of the Gong Gong Reservoir.		14047	Exhibitions & Displays	14047
A6815	27	09	1877	Documents	Telegram	Alfred Israel, Agent, G.D. Davies & Co, Strutts Hotel, Duke Street, Melbourne	enquiry 'can we do business with you'.		14047	Concert performances	14047
A6816	20	09	1877	Documents	Memorandum	Garnet Walch, Secretary, Melbourne Athenaeum, Collins Street East.	Enquiry whether BMI has a theatrical license.		14047	Theatre Licence	14047
A6817	07	04	1884	Documents	Letters In	Charles N. Gilbert, Teacher of Architectural Class, Tappin & Gilbert, Architects, 80 Sturt Street, Ballarat	In consideration of pecuniary benefits derived from his class by the Institute, request from Mr. Gilbert that he be elected an honorary member during his connection with the Architectural Branch of the School of Design.		14047	Membership	14047
A6818	15	09	1877	Documents	Letters In	J. G. Lennox, Sebastopol	The singing class has been divided into two, and for one quarter two classes have been held on the same evening. This is not working well. Request for use of the Museum room for a second evening per week.		14047	Room booking	14047
A6819	11	06	1877	Documents	Letters In	James H. Hume, 15 Victoria Avenue, Ballarat	Letter of complaint about the increase of fees for the Hall from that quoted - a discrepancy of one pound 14/6. Request for that sum to be refunded.		14047	Hall booking	14047
A6820	14	06	1877	Documents	Correspondence	James H. Hume, 15 Victoria Avenue, Ballarat	Letter of outrage concerning the dispute with BMI, describing it as " one of the most mean and contemptible acts they had heard of for many a day." His entertainment was a lecture with practical illustrations. He spends many words justifying it.		14047	Hall booking	14047
A6821	01	10	1877	Documents	Letters In	John M. Davey, Ballarat	Letter of resignation from the Committee because he cannot give the time and attention necessary. He also disapproves of the proposed Art Union.		14047	Committees	14047
A6822	30	09	1874	Documents	Letters In	H. Distanty, Kyneton	Encloses two ticket prize tokens.		14047	Art Union	14047
A6823	12	09	1874	Documents	Invoices	Chas Jarman & Co, Bridge Street, Benalla	Account/Receipt for two separate advertisements for Art Union - two pounds ten shillings		14047	Art Union	14047
A6824	11	03	1878	Documents	Letters In	J. W. Baird & Co, Ballarat	Quote for painting doors and windows of BMI is fifteen pounds sixteen shillings.		14047	Quote/Tender	14047
A6825	08	04	1878	Documents	Letters In	E. Quinan, Ballarat	Request for the Committee to "disallow the selling of fruit or refreshments on public occasions as it completely takes away the business from that portion of the building which I am renting for the occasion."		14047	Committees	14047
A6826	17	07	1877	Documents	Letters In	A. Nugent, Reading Room, Elaine	They have decided to take five periodicals and request they be sent as soon as possible.		14047	Library	14047
A6827	01	05	1878	Documents	Letters In	John Robson, Ballarat	Conveys thanks for the honour and will promote the interests of the Institute at all times.		14047	Advertisement	14047
A6828	09	03	1878	Documents	Letters In	Mr Hurst, Masonic Art Union Committee, Sandhurst	Request for loan of globes and marbles at a cost of ten pounds, for the Art Union		14047	Art Union	14047
A6829	09	03	1878	Documents	Letters In	E. Gillingham, Art Union Office, Eaglehawk	Notification that as the Sandhurst Masonic Art Union will be drawn first, possession of the globes and marbles will be arranged as soon as they have finished.		14047	Art Union	14047
A6830	19	11	1877	Documents	Letters In	Martin Simonsey (?), Allans Music Warehouse, Collins Street	An offer to provide entertainment in the Hall for the Christmas holy days. Performers would include his wife and Mr F. B. Brown.		14047	Concert performances	14047
A6831	26	01	1878	Documents	Letters In	Henry G. Turner, Bank of Australasia, Ballarat	Arranging a lecture to be given by his sister for the fee of five guineas.		14047	Lectures and classes	14047
A6832	28	01	1878	Documents	Letters In	W. Martin, Ballarat	Request for cancellation or reduction of the three pounds fifteen shillings for rent of hall on Christmas eve, because he was unable to use it.		14047	Hall booking	14047
A6833	05	02	1878	Documents	Letters In	Charles Emery, "Star" Office, Ballarat	Replying to request for subscription. Feeling quite aggrieved, as payment had been made.		14047	Subscriptions	14047
A6834	03	02	1878	Documents	Letters In	Thomas Pound, c/o P Galbraith, Stawell	Reply to advertisement for "steady man". He is known to Mr Batten and can also call on Messrs Eyres Bros as referees.		14047	Staff	14047
A6835	08	02	1878	Documents	Letters In	Jane Howie, Mair Street	Letter enclosed with the return of books found in Mair Street.		14047	Books	14047
A6836	11	02	1878	Documents	Letters In	John Spillman, James B. M. ??ns, Ballarat	Report from auditors that all is correct.		14047	Accounts	14047
A6837	07	09	187?	Documents	Letters In	F. Hilton, 13 Cambridge Terrace, York Street, Emerald Hill	Acceptance of offer as Agent in Melbourne for theBallarat Art Union.		14047	Art Union	14047
A6838	06	09	1877	Documents	Letters In	Captain Hayward	Copy of receipt for hire of hall. Twenty- two pounds ten shillings for 8 nights.		14047	Receipt	14047
A6839	--	--	1877	Documents	Letters In	McRay	Insstructions on how to advertise Miss May Vivian and Mrs T Empson and their entertainment. Request for information about hotels on the reverse.		14047	Advertisement	14047
A6840	20	07	1877	Documents	Letters In	B.R. Paten, Chambers, 55 Little Collins Street, Melbourne	offering sum of 30/- to settle claim set out in Summons for 3 pounds 15/- in relation to Hall booking		14047	Accounts	14047
A6841	13	08	1949	Documents	Letters In	F. S. Jelbart, Britannia Pictures, Sturt Street, Ballarat	requesting extension of 3 years with option of further 2 years for Hall lease		14047	Britannia lease	14047
A6842	21	09	1949	Documents	Letters Out	Messrs. F. S. & J. E. Jelbart, (as Executors Chas. Gemmola Decd.) 413 Mair Street, Ballarat.	setting out terms of extension of Lease		14047	Britannia lease	14047
A6843	31	10	1949	Documents	Letters In	F. S. Jelbart, Britannia Pictures,Sturt Street ,Ballarat	accepting terms of Lease		14047	Britannia lease	14047
A6844	30	12	1957	Documents	Receipts	The National Bank of Australia, Ballarat	Commnealth of Australia Treasury Bonds receipt for 300 pounds at 5% due 15/2/1967		14047	Accounts	14047
A6845				Documents	Memorandum		Attachment to Application from Ballarat Mechanics Institute in reference to renovations to basement housing Newspaper and Journal collection dating from mid 19th century..		14047	Quote/Tender	14047
A6846				Documents	Memorandum	Victorian Ministry of Employment and Training	guidelines and costings (in dollars)for renovations to basement		14047	Quote/Tender	14047
A6847	15	11	1962	Documents	Letters In	Robert Joshua and W. R. M. Lewis	states that audited books for halfyear ending 31st October 1962 are correct and in good order		14047	Accounts	14047
A6848	11	12	1981	Documents	Invoices	Village Drive-In Ballarat Pty. Ltd.	account for expiration of Lease plus interest		14047	Receipt	14047
A6849	27	05	1871	Documents	Letters In		advising that paintings were dispatched to Emerald Hill Institute to arrive on 5th June		14047	Exhibitions & Displays	14047
A6850	27	03	1942	Documents	Agreements	F.S. Jelbart, J. E. Jelbart , Mair Street, Ballarat and C.Gemmola, Lydiard Street,Ballarat.	Lease Agreement for Mechanics Hall for Picture Entertainments		14047	Britannia lease	14047
A6851	04	09	1937	Documents	Receipts	F. S. Jelbart, Britannia Pictures	receipt for Institute's copy of Agreement dated 6/11/1933 in relation to Neon sign.		14047	Wall advertising	14047
A6852	14	06	1933	Documents	Letters In	F. S. Jelbart, Britannia Pictures, Sturt Street, Ballarat	statement of account covering interest on deposit to 30/4/1933		14047	Accounts	14047
A6853	22	03	1937	Documents	Letters In	F. S. Jelbart, Britannia Pictures, Sturt Street, Ballarat	requesting permission to change Neon sign		14047	Accounts	14047
A6854	24	03	1937	Documents	Letters Out	Manager,Britannia Pictures, Ballarat	requesting sketch and details of proposed Neon sign		14047	Wall advertising	14047
A6855	21	04	1937	Documents	Letters Out	Lessees Britannia Theatre, C/o F. S. Jelbart Esq., Mair Street, Ballarat.	request by Mechanics Institute Committee to remove Neon Electric sign at front of building.		14047	Wall advertising	14047
A6856	28	04	1937	Documents	Letters In	F.S. Jelbart, Britannia Pictures,Sturt Street, Ballarat	advising that negotations are underway for removal of sign by "Neon Electric Signs" (now Neon Electric Signs Ltd.)		14047	Wall advertising	14047
A6857	28	04	1937	Documents	Letters In	F. S. Jelbart, Britannia Pictures, Sturt Street, Ballarat.	advising that proposed Neon sign be erected at one corner of building in vertical osition.		14047	Wall advertising	14047
A6858	25	05	1937	Documents	Letters Out	Lessees Britannia Theatre, C/o F. S. Jelbart, Mair Street, Ballarat.	advising that permission granted to fix Neon sign on eastern wall at front of building subject to conditions previously agreed upon		14047	Wall advertising	14047
A6859	27	08	1937	Documents	Agreements	F. S. Jelbart, Britannia Pictures, Ballarat	copy agreement for acceptance of maintenance of Neon sign.		14047	Wall advertising	14047
A6860	27	08	1937	Documents	Agreements	F. S. Jelbart, Britannia Pictures, Ballarat	copy agreement for acceptance of maintenance of Neon sign.		14047	Wall advertising	14047
A6861	11	6	1985	Documents	Newspaper Items	The Herald p23	"Books that bind us to the past" - article about Kay Craddock , antique book dealer and her mother Muriel		14047	Books	14047
A6862	15	6	1931	Documents	Agreements	To. General Manager, Western Electric Company (Australia) Ltd, 250 Pitt St, Sydney	Agreement that Mechanics Institute will not exercise any powers over equipment in area of theatre hired by Jelbart		14047	Britannia	14047
A6863	31	12	1931	Documents	Certificates	General Assurance Corporation. 10-12 Queen St, Melbourne	Renewal Certificate Britannia Pictures		14047	Insurance	14047
A6864	28	11	1934	Documents	Certificates	General Assurance Corporation. 10-12 Queen St, Melbourne	Renewal Certificate Britannia Pictures		14047	Insurance	14047
A6865	2	12	1935	Documents	Certificate	General Assurance Corporation. 10-12 Queen St, Melbourne	Renewal Certificate Britannia Pictures		14047	Insurance	14047
A6866	15	7	1986	Documents	Letters In	Creswick Historical Museum, Municipal Offices, Creswick	Requesting loan of Graham's Early Creswick to use for a planned reprint		14047	Books	14047
A6867				Documents	Letters In	Stan	Creswick Historical Museum, Municipal Offices, Creswick requested loan of Graham's Early Creswick to use for a planned reprint. This memorandum advises against this course of action		14047	Books	14047
A6868				Documents	Letters Out	Mrs. P.A.Millane, Acting Secretary, Creswick Historical Museum, Municipal Officer, Creswick. 3363	requested loan of Graham's Early Creswick to use for a planned reprint. This memorandum advises against this course of action		14047	Books	14047
A6869	22	09	1953	Documents	Letters Out	The Manager, The Advertiser, Maryborough	enclosing Postal note of 18 shillings 9 pence in payment of account.		14047	Accounts	14047
A6870	19	8	1986	Documents	Memorandum	Coles & Garrard	Report of inspection of Lecture Room with a view to renting - would need water laid on, security doors and windows, some noise of machinery		14047	Room booking	14047
A6871	4	12	1985	Documents	Agreements	BBC TV, Television Centre London	Agreement for BBSC TV to use archives for filming - fee $100		14047	Accounts	14047
A6872	6	1	1986	Documents	Leases	Doepel, Lilley & Taylor, 44 Armstrong St, Ballarat	Enclosing leases signed by Ashton Jewellers for two years at $160 per week.		14047	Office Rentals	14047
A6873				Documents	Notes	Book Lists - six pages	Lists of books, most with dates and a price usually $2 to $3, and totals		14047	Book costs	14047
A6874		1	1986	Documents	Membership Records	List for meeting	New members, Deceased members, cancelling members, Bank balance		14047	Records	14047
A6875	12	03	1986	Documents	Leases	Doepel, Lilley & Taylor, 44 Armstrong Street South, Ballarat.	letter enclosing lease renewal for Mrs. D.J. Kitzelmann at the Ballet Shop, 115 Sturt Street.		14047	Office Rentals	14047
A6876	29	06	1982	Documents	Letters In	Doepel, Lilley & Taylor, 44 Armstrong Street South, Ballarat.	letter advising that the Building Surveyors Department of the Ballarat City Council are not prepared to allow an additional shop - Entrance Foyer at BMI as requested and informs the Institute has the right to appeal to a Referee.		14047	Office Rentals	14047
A6877	31	05	1982	Documents	Letters In	Doepel, Lilley & Taylor, 44 Armstrong Street South, Ballarat.	letter enclosing improvements and recommendations survey report from Commercial Union Assurance Company and asks that this report be submitted to the Committee for comment.		14047	Insurance	14047
A6878	21	06	1982	Documents	Reports	Monthly Meeting of Committee	held at 5.15pm - those attended are Messrs. Gribble, Coventry, Moon, Jenkin, McArdle, Hooper and Morrow.		14047	Meetings	14047
A6879	23	05	1983	Documents	Reports	BMI AGM	held at the Institute on Monday 23rd May, 1983 at 5.15pm.		14047	Meetings	14047
A6880	04	12	1984	Documents	Leases	Doepel, Lilley & Taylor, 44 Armstrong Street South, Ballarat.	letter enclosing Lease Renewal for the Ballarat Lyric Theatre and a copy of letter from the Lyric Theatre requesting permission to carry out certain improvements.		14047	Hall booking	14047
A6881	12	07	1985	Documents	Letters In	Philip Smyth, 411 South Street, Ballarat.	letter offering $5 for the old sign on the outside wall of the coin shop in Sturt Street which I have been told is to be removed.		14047	Wall advertising	14047
A6882	30	08	1985	Documents	Certificate	Messrs. Morrow & Morrow, 5 Dawson Street South, Ballarat	Mortgage Investment Authority for $65,000 to be advanced to George & Olga Grinos, 34 Doveton Street North, Ballarat.		14047	Accounts	14047
A6883	14	05	1986	Documents	Letters In	Gordon & Gotch Limited, 25-37 Huntingdale Road, Burwood.	letter advising our Company does not distribute the hard-back Mills and Boons titles but only handle the paper-back versions.		14047	Books	14047
A6884	13	10	1981	Documents	Letters Out	Mr. K.R. Travers, Secretary, Village Drive-In [Ballarat] Pty. Ltd., Curtis Street, Ballarat.	letter advising that your Lease for the Vegas Theatre is due for renewal on November 1, 1981; the extension for the previous Lease for one year was arranged with Mr. J. Anderson when the rent was increased to $150 p.w.		14047	Accounts	14047
A6885	11	09	1981	Documents	Letters In	Doepel, Lilley & Taylor, 44 Armstrong Street South, Ballarat.	letter advising that Policy No. C1K5701715/5 due 09/08 with the Commercial Union Assurance Co. of Australia Ltd., is greatly under insured for $73205 - our valuer Mr. K.F. Kemp is of the opinion that a realistic market value is $200,000; we feel it is essential that you give earnest consideration to amending the current level of cover immediately.		14047	Insurance	14047
A6886	25	05	1981	Documents	Reports	BMI AGM	meeting of members held at the Institute on Monday May 25, 1981.		14047	Meetings	14047
A6887	04	05	1983	Documents	Letters In	Doepel, Lilley & Taylor, 44 Armstrong Street South, Ballarat.	letter advising of complaint from the Victoria League regarding excessive noise coming from the Lyric Theatre on Monday and Thursday evenings - there would appear to be no easy solution to this problem, but felt it our duty to advise you.		14047	Committees	14047
A6888	17	03	1983	Documents	Leases	Doepel, Lilley & Taylor, 44 Armstrong Street South, Ballarat.	letter enclosing Lease Agreements for Victoria League Clubrooms; please sign and return to our office.		14047	Room booking	14047
A6889	23	05	1986	Documents	Letters In	Philip Roberts, 1 Mortlake Road, Lake Bolac.	letter advising of resignation from Committee due to living at Lake Bolac, if in the future I return to live in Ballarat I would be most willing to serve on the Committee again.		14047	Committees	14047
A6890	29	05	1986	Documents	Letters Out	Mr. P. Roberts, 1 Mortlake Road, Lake Bolac. Vic. 3351	letter accepting your resignation as a member of the Committee for the past three years and to thank you for your help and interest in the Institute and that we would be pleased to have you again on the Committee should you return to live in Ballarat.		14047	Committees	14047
A6891	18	03	1985	Documents	Letters In	Allen Jones, 6 Judith Grove, Mt. Clear, Vic. 3350	letter asking the Committee for permission to access the Institute records for the period 1938-1948 for researching the effects of the Second World War upon the social, political and economic aspects of the community.		14047	Committees	14047
A6892	22	07	1981	Documents	Leases	Doepel, Lilley & Taylor, 44 Armstrong Street South, Ballarat.	letter advising the BMI to take control of the two shops currently sub-let; endeavour to lease the Theatre as a Picture Theatre to the present tenant or a Melbourne group, and to lease the three rooms on the ground floor as soon as possible.		14047	Office Rentals	14047
A6893	09	11	1981	Documents	Letters Out	Mrs. F. Chuk, 8B Sweeney Street, Ballarat.	letter written on behalf of the President and Members of the Committee thanking you for the fine job in making a computerised copy and tape of the 1857 Ballarat and District Directory.		14047	Committees	14047
A6894	03	12	1974	Documents	Letters In	Wallspace Advertising (Aust.) Pty Ltd, 501 Dana Street, Ballarat 3350.	Request to lease for five years the east and west walls of the BMI building for advertising, and terms thereto, and a blank Wallspace Advertising company green form 'Advertising Sign, Poster Panel and Display Erection Lease' .		14047	Wall advertising	14047
A6895	21	02	1981	Documents	Letters Out	Mr. G.R. Hendy, President, National Trust of Australia (Ballarat Branch) 25 Victoria Avenue, Ballarat 3350.	response to their letter of 12th inst., re Heritage Week and regret unable to mount display.		14047	Exhibitions & Displays	14047
A6896	01	06	1981	Documents	Letters In	Dianne Burke, Lecturer, Ballarat College of Advanced Education, Gear Avenue, Mount Helen, 3350.	Thank you for student visit to BMI library.		14047	Library	14047
A6897	22	02	1985	Documents	Reports	TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN/W.S.Hooper	Letter of recommendation for Sadie Bennett.		14047	Staff	14047
A6898	20	09	1984	Documents	Leases	Mr. R.H. Whitcher, Rental Manager, Doepel, Lilley & Taylor, 44 Armstrong Street South, Ballarat 3350.	Agreement to renewal of lease of Lyric Theatre and conditions thereto, and note that the Lyric Theatre intends to spend 4-5 thousand dollars in capital improvements over the next 12 months.		14047	Buildings	14047
A6899	-	-	-	Documents	Letters In	Marc Askew, Flat 2/71 Holden Street, North Fitzroy, Melbourne 3068.	request for permission to study BMI minutes and records for his Master of Arts degree at Monash University topic Victorian Mechanics' Institutions in the nineteenth century.		14047	Meetings	14047
A6900	30	04	1985	Documents	Notes	Miss L. McArdle	Nomination of Mr. W.L. Hooper as a member of the BMI Committee for the ensuing term.		14047	Committees	14047
A6901	30	04	1985	Documents	Notes	W.L. Hooper	Nomination of Mr. P. Roberts as a Vice President of BMI for the ensuing year.		14047	Committees	14047
A6902	30	04	1985	Documents	Notes	W.L. Hooper	Nomination of Mr. J. H. Coventry as Hon. Treasurer of BMI for the ensuing year.		14047	Committees	14047
A6903	30	04	1985	Documents	Notes	W.L. Hooper	Nomination of Mr. F. Hurley as a Vice President of BMI for the ensuing year.		14047	Committees	14047
A6904	30	040	1985	Documents	Notes	W.L. Hooper	Nomination of Mr. E.J. Millett as a member of the BMI committee for the ensuing term.		14047	Committees	14047
A6905	30	04	1985	Documents	Notes	W.L. Hooper	Nomination of Miss L. McArdle as a member of the BMI committee for the ensuing term.		14047	Committees	14047
A6906	30	04	1985	Documents	Notes	W.L. Hooper	Nomination of Mr. P. Moon as a meber of the BMI committee for the ensuing term.		14047	Committees	14047
A6907	30	04	1985	Documents	Notes	W.L. Hooper	Nomination of Mr. R.P. Evans as a member of the BMI committee for the ensuing term.		14047	Committees	14047
A6908	30	04	1985	Documents	Notes	W.L. Hooper	Nomination of Mr. L. Jenkins as President of BMI for the ensuing year.		14047	Committees	14047
A6909	09	07	1985	Documents	Letters In	Joanne Geurts, Manager, Ewins of Ballarat, Booksellers and Stationers, 111 Sturt Street, Ballarat 3350.	Advising that the Mechanics' Institute is entitled to 12 and-a-half per cent discount on books purchased in their store.		14047	Book costs	14047
A6910	20	07	1981	Documents	Notice	Ballarat Mechanics' Institute	Agenda for monthly meeting 20th July 1981of BMI Committee.		14047	Meetings	14047
A6911	17	08	1981	Documents	Notice	Ballarat Mechanics' Institute	Agenda for monthly meeting 17th August 1981of BMI Committee.		14047	Meetings	14047
A6912	25	08	1981	Documents	Letters Out	Mr. Marc Askew, Flat 2/71 Holden Street, North Fitzroy, 3068.	BMI Committee advise that permission to peruse BMI records can only be granted if he joins the Institute and inspection is carried out under staff supervision.		14047	Meetings	14047
A6913	02	10	1984	Documents	Letters In	C. Hutcheon, Inter-Link Librarians, Inter-Link Project, c/- C.H.R.L.S., 7 Camp Street, Ballarat 3350.	Advising details received from BMI will be included in directory "Library Collections in Ballarat and surrounding areas" and attaching a copy.		14047	Books	14047
A6914	19	03	1984	Documents	Letters In	R.N. Whitcher, Rental Manager, Doepel, Lilley & Taylor, 44 Armstrong Street South, Ballarat 3350.	Advising change of ownership of premises 115 Sturt Street from Mrs. V. Allan to Mrs. D.J. Kitzelmann of 2 Cambridge Street, Wendouree; will continue to operate ballet shop trading as "Pirouette Ballet Supplies" and currently arranging new lease.		14047	Office Rentals	14047
A6915	15	10	1984	Documents	Letters In	R.N. Whitcher, Rental Manager, Doepel, Lilley & Taylor, 44 Armstrong Street South, Ballarat 3350.	enclosing correspondence received from Ballarat Lyric Theatre regarding the bad state of repair of the West Side steps and request BMI contact Lyric Theatre Secretary concerning the matter.		14047	Buildings	14047
A6916	11	07	1983	Documents	Letters In	Accountant, National Australia Bank, 329 Sturt Street, Ballarat 3350.	Advising of interest over-payment of $19.6cents and account will be debited by this amount.		14047	Accounts	14047
A6917	01	11	1984	Documents	Letters In	S. P. Bracks, Field Officer, Ministry of Employment and Training, State Offices, Mair St, Ballarat	Re Repair/Reconstruction Archival Newspaper Storage.Project is currently being assessed within the new Community Employment Program Guidelines.Forms attached to fill in, also Changes to Guidelines,		14047	Grants	14047
A6918	23	05	1983	Documents	Notes	BMI, Monthly Committee Meeting	Agenda - 23rd May 1983 with pencilled notes		14047	Meetings	14047
A6919	18	05	1984	Documents	Reports	Statement by Committee	Four page Statement concerning Profit and Loss, Balance Sheet and Auditors' Report for the year ending 30th April, 1984.		14047	Accounts	14047
A6920	26	05	1980	Documents	Reports	BMI 121st Annual Report and Financial Statement	Annual Report and Financial Statement for the year ending 30th April, 1980 - 6 sheets		14047	Accounts	14047
A6921	07	11	1985	Documents	Notices	Custom Credit Holdings	Printed statement concerning investment which is due to mature. Two year interest rate for Debenture Stock is 15.00%.		14047	Accounts	14047
A6922	26	05	1986	Documents	Notices	WorkCare	Unfilled form concerning Confirmation of WorkCare Registration Details.		14047	Staff	14047
A6923	16	10	1985	Documents	Letters In	E. J. Millett, Montrose Cottage, 111 Eureka Street, Ballarat	Letter of resignation from the Committee		14047	Committees	14047
A6924	02	11	1985	Documents	Letters Out	E. J. Millett, Montrose Cottage, 111 Eureka Street	Acceptance of resignation from the Committee. Acknowledging the fine contribution of more than 18 years.		14047	Committees	14047
A6925	30	04	1985	Documents	Notes	BMI Committee	Nomination slip for J. H. Kearney as member of Committee		14047	Committees	14047
A6926	24	02	1986	Documents	Notes	R. Kelly	List of Couriers missing, borrowed from the library		14047	Records	14047
A6927	12	05	1965	Documents	Letters In	W. Lewis, Robert Joshua, Ballarat	Report of auditing of the books for the year ending 30th April, 1965.		14047	Accounts	14047
A6928	08	12	1983	Documents	Notes	BMI Staff to Committee	Informal letter of thanks for a successful year and co-operation with the Christmas party. List of new members and cancelled members		14047	Staff	14047
A6929	12	12	1983	Documents	Notes	Margo, Megan, Betty, Joyce	Letter of thanks for Christmas bonus.		14047	Staff	14047
A6930	13	04	1983	Documents	Notes	J. Anderson	"Will give Mechanics the heater at Vegas Theatre so long as we give him a letter stating that for the next 20/25 years no film of a commercial nature will be shown in the Theatre."		14047	Fixtures & Fittings	14047
A6931	21	03	1983	Documents	Notes	BMI Monthly Committee Meeting	Agenda for the monthly committee meeting 21st March 1983 with pencilled notes		14047	Meetings	14047
A6932	18	04	1983	Documents	Notes	BMI Monthly Committee Meeting	Agenda of Committee Meeting 18th April 1983 with pencilled notes		14047	Meetings	14047
A6933	23	05	1983	Documents	Notes	Frank Hurley	Ideas for consideration at CommitteeMeeting 23rd May, 1983		14047	Meetings	14047
A6934	21	03	1950	Documents	Notice	H. C. Batten by direction of Committee	Notice of Extraordinary General Meeting for purpose of passing special resolution to purchase shop properties 125, 126 and 125A Sturt Street Ballarat under option granted by Executors May Adelaide Anstis deceased.		14047	Meetings	14047
A6935	17	04	1950	Documents	Notice	BMI Committee members	Agenda for Extraordinary General Meeting 17th April 1950 with Special Rsolution set out.		14047	Meetings	14047
A6936	06	05	1950	Documents	Notice	BMI Committee members	Notice of General Meeting to be held 22nd May 1950		14047	Meetings	14047
A6937	29	05	1946	Documents	Notice	BMI Members	Notice of Extraordinary General Meeting with proposed Special Resolution and pencilled notes		14047	Meetings	14047
A6938	24	05	1949	Documents	Notice	H.C. Batten by order Committee	Notice of Extraordinary General Meeting for 20th June 1949 with Special Resolution set out.		14047	Meetings	14047
A6939	20	03	1950	Documents	Letters In	Cuthbert Morrow Must & Shaw, PO Box 122, Ballarat	confirming alteration to Memorandum of Association by Supreme Court and sets out Institutes additional powers.		14047	Constitution (Rules)	14047
A6940	29	03	1950	Documents	Letters Out	Cuthbert Morrow Must & Shaw, Solicitors, Ballarat	requesting preparation of Tenancy Agreements covering four shops and permises on mezzanine first floor.		14047	Office Rentals	14047
A6941	28	03	1950	Documents	Leases	Ballaarat Mechanics' Institute	sets out terms of leases, names of tenants, premises occupied and monthly rental		14047	Office Rentals	14047
A6942	14	01	1942	Documents	Letters In	Cuthbert Morrow Must & Shaw, PO Box 122, Ballarat	forwarding Extension of Lease to F. S. Jelbart and others for signing together with memo of charges.		14047	Britannia lease	14047
A6943	14	06	1950	Documents	Regulations	Commercial Union Inspectors Bureau	advising the necessity to instal 2 additional Extinguishers.		14047	Insurance	14047
A6944	04	12	1950	Documents	Letters In	John Evans, Greater Union Theatres Pty. Ltd., 49 Market Street, Sydney.	advising of association with Mr. F. S. Jelbart of Britannia Theatre Ballarat and offering to discuss proposals (attached in du[plicate) to meet requirements of Board of Health		14047	Britannia lease	14047
A6945	06	11	1951	Documents	Letters Out	The Under Secretary, Chief Secretary's Dept, State of Victoria, Melbourne	Application for renewal of licence under the Theatres Act 1928.		14047	Theatre Licence	14047
A6946	12	12	1950	Documents	Letters Out	Greater Union Theatres Pty.l Ltd., 49 Market Street, Sydney	acknowledging receipt of letter accompanied by application for exension of Lease by Britannia Theatre Ballarat.		14047	Britannia lease	14047
A6947	06	03	1951	Documents	Letters In	Britannia Pictures Pty. Ltd., 49 Market Street, Sydney	confirming offer to complete lease and setting out provisions.		14047	Britannia lease	14047
A6948	20	03	1951	Documents	Letters Out	John Evans, Britannia Pictures Pty. Ltd., Sydney	advising that letter of 6th instant was referred back to Finance Committee		14047	Britannia	14047
A6949	28	03	1951	Documents	Letters In	Britannia Pictures Pt. Limited, 49 Market Street, Sydney	offering to supply any further information to Finance Committee to enable completion of report		14047	Britannia	14047
A6950	17	04	1951	Documents	Letters Out	Britannia Pictures Pty. Limited, 49 Market Street, Sydney	advising that Lease will be granted on terms as set out in draft lease		14047	Britannia lease	14047
A6951	15	12	1950	Documents	Letters In	John Evans, Greater Union Theatres Pty. Ltd., 49 Market Street, Sydney	acknowledging receipt of letter addressed to Managing Diector.		14047	Britannia lease	14047
A6952	20	04	1951	Documents	Letters In	Britannia Pictures Proprietary Ltd., 49 Market Street, Sydney	acknowledging draft proposed lease for consideration.		14047	Britannia lease	14047
A6953	25	11	1948	Documents	Notes	Cuthbert Morrow Must & Shaw, Solicitors, Ballarat	copy advice as to extension of powers .		14047	Constitution (Rules)	14047
A6954	16	10	1950	Documents	Notice	State Electricity Commission f Victoria, Ballarat Branch	Notice of Installation Defects		14047	Buildings	14047
A6955	09	10	1950	Documents	Tenders	T. J. Coutts, 6 Mair Street, Ballarat	forwarding costs for electrical installations (25 - 30 pounds)		14047	Buildings	14047
A6956	06	07	1950	Documents	Tenders	S. Joseph Czynski, Ballarat.	costs for requiring on top floor landing in conduit at 7 pounds 10/-		14047	Buildings	14047
A6957	14	11	1950	Documents	Letters In	Miller & Long, 401 Clarendon Street, Balalrat.	reporting that audit of books and account s to 31st October 1950 correct and in good order.		14047	Accounts	14047
A6958	0806	19	1950	Documents	Invoices	The West Australian, PO Box D162, Perth	advising that subscri[ptions to "The West Australian" and "The Western Mail" now due		14047	Subscriptions	14047
A6959	19	06	1950	Documents	Letters In	The West Australian, PO Box D 162, Perth	advising of airfreight costs and order form		14047	Accounts	14047
A6960	11	07	1950	Documents	Letters Out	Holland Perkins &Co., Ballarat.	requesting that receipts for premiums payable on glass be deposited with Institute and agreeing to proposed repainting of shop front		14047	Office Rentals	14047
A6961	27	09	1950	Documents	Letters Out	W. H. Rainey Esq., British & Foreign Bible Society, Bathurst St. Sydney.	requesting copy "Pacific Conquest" by Ian Shevill and acknowledging receipt of work titled "Living Language"		14047	Books	14047
A6962	29	10	1950	Documents	Letters Out	Manager, Farrow Falcon Press, 226-230 Lonsdale Place, Melbourne.	ordering Durex and Staples.		14047	Accounts	14047
A6963				Documents	Pamphlets (Brochures)	Signs Publishing Company, Warburton, Victoria	advising that subscription due for "Signs of the Times"		14047	Subscriptions	14047
A6964	23	06	1950	Documents	Letters In	Ballarat Gold Centenary Celebrations 1951, Town Hall, Ballaarat.	seeking financial assistance for centenary celebrations.		14047	Donations	14047
A6965	14	11	1950	Documents	Tenders	J. Czynski, 52 Lydiard Street North, Ballarat.	setting out costs of 16 pounds for alterations to electric lights		14047	Buildings	14047
A6966	8	3	1950	Documents	Tenders	Chisholm & Plover, Fuel Merchants, Railway Siiding, Doveton St North, Ballarat	Tender for supply of wood		14047	Accounts	14047
A6967	8	3	1950	Documents	Tenders	Chisholm & Plover, Fuel Merchants, Railway Siiding, Doveton St North, Ballarat	Tender for supply of wood		14047	Letters In	14047
A6968	7	4	1950	Documents	Tenders	J. H. Hendrickson, Talbot	Tender for supply of wood		14047	Accounts	14047
A6969	3	8	1950	Documents	Letters In	Mother M. J. Angela, Loreto Convent, Dawson St, Ballarat	Expressing thanks that Miss Ethel Morris had taken out a subscription to the library for six months in her name, and also thanks for the lists of recently acquired books. In regard to "Thou Art Peter", she stated that it is a book that is most offensive to Catholics, and returning it.		14047	Books	14047
A6970	2	8	1950	Documents	Letters Out	Revd. Mother Mary Angela, Loreto Convent, Dawson St, Ballarat	Advising that Miss Ethel Morris of "The Courier" staff had taken out a subscription to the library for six months in her name, and enclosing lists of recently acquired books. Also forwarding a copy of A.D. Howell Smith's book "Thou Art Peter". Handwritten note that it appears to take a critical approach.		14047	Books	14047
A6971	25	5	1950	Documents	Letters In	Ernest Greenhalgh, S. R. & W.S.C., Robinvale P.O.	Asking Mr. Spielvogel whether the Chess Club or Mechanics Institute would sell back issues of the British Chess Magazine or Mr Purdue's Sydney Magazine. He would pay full cost and postage		14047	Books	14047
A6972	02	06	1950	Documents	Letters In	E. Greenhalgh, Cnr.S. R. & W.S.C., Robinvale P.O.	Forwarding 5/- for magazines received, and asking for another consignment in a year's time		14047	Accounts	14047
A6973				Documents	Notice	W. B. G. Macdonald, President	Advising approaching retirement of Mr. H. C. Batten		14047	Committees	14047
A6974	9	3	1950	Documents	Letters Out	Messrs J. H. Hendrickson & Sons, Firewood Contractors, Talbot	Calling for tender for supply of firewood		14047	Quote/Tender	14047
A6975	9	3	1950	Documents	Letters Out	The Manager, National Paper Co. Pty Ltd, 234-6 Bank Place, South Melbourne	Calling for tender for supply of Safex interleaved paper towells, toilet rolls and samples		14047	Quote/Tender	14047
A6976	9	3	1950	Documents	Notes	The Manager, National Paper Co. Pty Ltd, 234-6 Bank Place, South Melbourne	Handwritten costs of toilet rolls and paper towells - presumably a tender		14047	Quote/Tender	14047
A6977	9	3	1950	Documents	Letters Out	Messrs J. H. Hendrickson & Sons, Firewood Contractors, Talbot	Advising that tender for supply of firewood has been acccepted and placing order for same. The writer hopes it has not been overlooked that he requires a load of 1 ft. box delivered to his private residence		14047	Quote/Tender	14047
A6978	11	7	1950	Documents	Letters Out	The Manager, Modern Dairy Pty Ltd., 817 Sturt St, Ballarat	Advising that he needs to have all glass at his shop premises insured and that he should also lodge receipts for payment of premiums with the Institute		14047	Insurance	14047
A6979	4	7	1950	Documents	Letters In	H. Marley, Rare Book Dept, Wm Dawson & Sons Ltd, 102 Wigmore St, London W1	Advising that they have a copy of requested publication of rare book price. Book Auction Records volumes 8-39 covering years 1908-1942 twenty five pounds		14047	Book costs	14047
A6980			195	Documents	Newspaper Items	Notice re staff vacancy - draft	BMI position for Assistant Librarian (adult female - applications close 13th April)		14047	Staff	14047
A6981				Documents	Notes		Handwritten note listing items of expenditure, gross rental and net return.		14047	Accounts	14047
A6982				Documents	Notes	Sugggested paragraph for Annual Report of Committee	Proposed Purchase of Shop Properties. Draft item for inclusion in Annual Report of Committee regarding an option to purchase the freehold shop properties 123, 125 and 127 Sturt Street. Committee will need to apply to the Court to sanction an amendment of the Memorandum of Association of the Institute to give it the power to purchase the property.		14047	Meetings	14047
A6983			194	Documents	Notes	H.C. Batten, Secretary, The Ballaarat Mechanics' Institute	Preprinted card notifying committee members of forthcoming meeting listing business items 1 General; 2 Counsel's opinion as to proposed purchase of adjoining shop properties.		14047	Meetings	14047
A6984	25	10	1950	Documents	Letters In	Doepel, Lilley & Taylor, State Accident Insurance Office, National Mutual Building, PO Box 31, Ballarat.	Advice regarding a Fair Rents Application in regard to premises occupied by Holland, Perkins Pty Ltd and The Ballarat Modern Dairy. Suggest BMI give consideration to a 3 year lease to enable an application to be made for a bonus of 12-and-a-half percent to be submitted following the Fair Rents Board's decision.		14047	Shop & Office Rentals	14047
A6985	30	04	1950	Documents	Reports	The Ballaarat Mechanics' Institute Inc.	Printed Ninety-First Annual Report of Committee and Financial Statements for the year ended 30 April 1950.		14047	Meetings	14047
A6986	18	07	1983	Documents	Notices	Ballarat Mechanics' Institute	Prepared Agenda for monthly meeting 18th July 1983 of BMI Committee		14047	Meetings	14047
A6987	08	05	1950	Documents	Letters In	T.H. Woodrow, Library Supplies and Service, 488 Victoria Street, North Melbourne, N.!.	Advising that book have been rebound and despatched by rail on 5th and referring to BMI query regarding previous work on books.		14047	Book damage	14047
A6988	15	05	1950	Documents	Letters Out	Mr T.H. Woodrow, 488 Victoria Street, North Melbourne N.1.	Acknowleding receipt of rebound books and invoice no. 1876. Includes details of previous books repaired and will await receipt of total account.		14047	Book binding	14047
A6989	14	11	1946	Documents	Notes	BMI	Roughly written lists of BMI expenditure over the years 1946-1950.		14047	Accounts	14047
A6990	27	02	1951	Documents	Letters In	Library Association of Australia (Victoria Branch) 22 William Street, Melbourne	Forwarding receipt for Mr. H.C. Batten's subscription of ten shillings and will advise later of any alternation in subscription.		14047	Subscriptions	14047
A6991			1954	Documents	Notes		Typed lists of Rates & Taxes in Arrears , Insurance Paid in Advance, Interest accrued, Sundry Creditors and Debtors for Rent for the years 1954 and 1955.		14047	Accounts	14047
A6992	15	01	1951	Documents	Notices	H.C. Batten, Secretary, Ballarat Mechanics' Institute	Notice to members advising of an increase in yearly membership fees.		14047	Subscriptions	14047
A6993	16	08	1951	Documents	Letters In	W. Buchanan, Manager, Britannia Pictures, Sturt Street, Ballarat	Advising of Mr. Anthony Douglas's agreement to their use of his show case facing Sturt Street. Request consideration be given to the brick pillar adjoining his entrance being boxed with masonite to eliminate scribbling and writing on same.		14047	Buildings	14047
A6994	15	11	1951	Documents	Letters In	G.N. Williams, Manager, Britannia Pictures Pty., Ltd., Sturt Street, Ballarat	Application to BMI Committee for permission to replace exterior neon sign "Britannia" with a similar neon sign "Odeon".		14047	Advertisement	14047
A6995	21	11	1951	Documents	Letters Out	The Manager, Britannia Pictures Ltd., Ballarat	Advising agreement of BMI Committee for exterior neon sign "Britannia" to be replaced with neon sign "Odeon".		14047	Advertisement	14047
A6996	08	11	1951	Documents	Letters In	L. Chapman, Under Secretary, Chief Secretary's Office, Old Treasury Building, Melbourne	Forwarding of licence under the Theatres Act 1928, for 12 months.		14047	Theatre Licence	14047
A6997	12	05	1951	Documents	Notice	H. C. Batten	Notice of 92nd General Meeting to be held on Monday, 28th May, 1951		14047	Meetings	14047
A6998	10	08	1951	Documents	Letters In	Doepel, Lilley & Taylor, Commercial Union Assurance Company, Corner Sturt and Lydiard Streets, Ballarat	Encloses cheque for 34 pounds for replacement of Plate Glass windows damaged on 19th February last.		14047	Insurance	14047
A6999	10	12	1951	Documents	Letters In	L. Yates, Clifford Theatre Circuit, 313A King William St, Adelaide	Ballarat is covered for Public risk liability by the blanket cover taken out by Greater Union Theatres. The Secretary of the BMI can be assured of this.		14047	Insurance	14047
A7000	10	04	1951	Documents	Letters In	C. A. McCallum, Chief Librarian, Public Library of Victoria, Melbourne	Pleased that our pictures are proving of interest.		14047	Exhibitions & Displays	14047
A7001	16	03	1951	Documents	Letters In	C. A. McCallum, Chief Librarian, Public Library, Melbourne	Pleased to be able to lend you 12 pictures of early Ballarat from our historical collection for display in connection with the Gold Centenary Celebrations.		14047	Exhibitions & Displays	14047
A7002	10	03	1951	Documents	Letters Out	Mr McCallum, Chief Librarian, Public Library, Melbourne	Request for loan of early views of Ballarat for a display during the Gold Centenary Celebrations.		14047	Exhibitions & Displays	14047
A7003	05	04	1951	Documents	Letters Out	Mr McCallum, Chief Librarian, Public Library, Melbourne	The twelve pictures arrived safely and are displayed under glass.		14047	Exhibitions & Displays	14047
A7004	31	01	1951	Documents	Letters Out	Mr Johnson, Secretary, Lancefield Mechanics' Institute, Lancefield	Reply to letter reporting the non-arrival of a wooden case of books. Gives details of the consignment numbers.		14047	Books	14047
A7005	09	01	1951	Documents	Letters In	George Johnson, Lancefield Mechanics' Institute & Free Library	Notification that books have not arrived. "As this is only the second goods train we have had since the Rail Strike I could not take action before."		14047	Books	14047
A7006	24	01	1951	Documents	Letters In	George Johnson, Lancefield Mechanics' Institute & Free Library	Case of books has gone astray. The consignor needs to claim on the Railway Department.		14047	Books	14047
A7007	18	10	1950	Documents	Letters Out	George Johnson, Lancefield Mechanics' Institute & Free Library	Will send 100 books as soon as the rail serveces are resumed. Handwritten note: "Sent per Darling & Co a day or two after rail strike. Invoiced by Darling & Co on 21/12/50.		14047	Books	14047
A7008	05	03	1951	Documents	Letters In	P. A. Fankhauser, Claims Agent's Division Room 45, Victorian Railways, Spencer Street, Melbourne	Unable to find the missing box of books for Lancefield at this stage. Please complete the attached declaration.		14047	Books	14047
A7009	26	02	1951	Documents	Postcards	P. A. Fankhauser, Claims Agent, Victorian Railways, Spencer Street, Melbourne	Official printed post card acknowledging receipt of letter		14047	Books	14047
A7010	21	12	1950	Documents	Envelopes	Mr J. S. Bolton, 7 John St, Ballarat	Note on the back of the envelope: Consignment Lancefield, Truck no 933U, Label 1602 on 21/12/50.		14047	Books	14047
A7011	09	03	1951	Documents	Letters Out	Claims Agent, Victorian Railways, Melbourne	The missing box of books for Lancefield has been located and delivered. Nevertheless, we have been very inconvenienced.		14047	Books	14047
A7012	08	03	1951	Documents	Letters Out	Claims Agent, Room 45, Victorian Railways, Melbourne	Enclose completed declaration form		14047	Books	14047
A7013	07	03	1951	Documents	Letters In	George Johnson, Secretary, Lancefield Mechanics' Institute & Free Library	Box of books has arrived. It had been sent to Wangaratta and half of the label had been torn off in transit.		14047	Books	14047
A7014	21	03	1951	Documents	Letters In	P. A. Fankhauser, Claims Agent's Division Room 45, Victorian Railways, Spencer Street, Melbourne.	Returns with thanks letter from the consignee saying that the books had been delivered. Apologises for inconvenience.		14047	Books	14047
A7015	11	04	1951	Documents	Letters In	George Johnson, Lancefield Mechanics' Institute & Free Library	Request with assistance in drawing up a set of rules or constitution.		14047	Constitution (Rules)	14047
A7016	19	04	1951	Documents	Letters Out	Mr Johnson, Lancefield Mechanics' Institute & Free Library	Sending you a copy of the Institute's articles of association.		14047	Constitution (Rules)	14047
A7017	10	08	1950	Documents	Notes	Shire of Winchelsea	Voucher accompanying cheque for ten pounds for 100 second hand books @ 2/- each -		14047	Accounts	14047
A7018	10	8	1950	Documents	Receipts	Shire of Winchelsea	Receipt for ten pounds for 100 second hand books @ 2/- each -		14047	Accounts	14047
A7019				Documents	Letters In	The Fidelity Trustee Company 0n account Estate of L. Lederman	Notice accompanying cheque for one pound four shillings for membership		14047	Membership	14047
A7020		05	1983	Documents	Reports	Ballaarat Mechanics' Institute	page 3 of a report written by Frank Hurley re funding programmes.		14047	Committees	14047
A7021	08	06	1950	Documents	Receipts	To The Fidelity Trustee Company 0n account Estate of L. Lederman	Receipt for cheque for one pound four shillings for membership		14047	Membership	14047
A7022	01	01	1984	Documents	Notes	BMI	Handwritten note re Wall Hire. Quote to Bell Graphics for wall hire for 6 years from 1/1/194 for 6 years at $500 per pear		14047	Wall advertising	14047
A7023	16	11	1950	Documents	Letters In	Patsy Kelly, S.S. Esperance Bay	Eight page travelogue on a trip to UK on board the SS Esperance Bay.		14047	Staff	14047
A7024	02	01	1951	Documents	Letters In	Patsy Kelly, C/ Mrs Jack O'Shea, Moudin House, Lissenhall, Swords, Co. Dublin	Four page travelogue on a trip to UK.		14047	Staff	14047
A7025	03	04	1951	Documents	Letters Out	To Miss Kelly	Advising that her position will be available for her when she returns (earlier than expected) Barbara joined the Bank of New South Wales, Lynette Phillpot will be filling in - on a half time basis		14047	Staff	14047
A7026	13	03	1951	Documents	Correspondence	Patsy Kelly, C/ Mrs J. O'Shea, Moudin House, Swords, Dublin, Eire	Three page travelogue on a trip to Eire and thanks to Mr. Batten advising that she had job waiting on her return		14047	Staff	14047
A7027	12	04	1951	Documents	Letters In	Patsy Kelly, C/ Mrs J. O'Shea, Moudin House, Swords, Co. Dublin, Eire	Advising Mr. Batten of the difficulties she was experiencing in getting a berth to return to Australia - difficulty relates to number of ships taken over by the Emmigration schemes.		14047	Staff	14047
A7028	29	05	1951	Documents	Letters Out	Cr. A. C. Pittard, Sturt St, Ballarat	Thanking him for representations to Minister for Fuel and Shipping trying to arrange a return passage to Australia Miss F. M. P. Kelly (their library assistant ). So far this has been unsuccessful but will continue		14047	Staff	14047
A7029	29	01	1951	Documents	Letters In	Rev. W. Richardson, 'Khamason", 1104 Gregory St, Ballarat	Resigning from Library subscription		14047	Membership	14047
A7030	30	1	1951	Documents	Letters Out	To Rev. W. Richardson, 'Khamason", 1104 Gregory St, Ballarat	Reply to his letter resigning his membership. Regret present disabilities and trust he will recover good health.		14047	Membership	14047
A7031	01	05	1951	Documents	Letters In	Copy of letter from Minister for Fuel & Shipping,Canberra, to Cr. Pittard	advising that he had written to High Commissioner in London trying to get a passage home for Miss Kelly		14047	Staff	14047
A7032	30	03	1951	Documents	Notices	Ballaarat Mechanics' Institute	Particulars of Duties etc., of Female Junior assistant detailing conditions of employment including hours, duties salary etc		14047	Staff	14047
A7033	18	10	1951	Documents	Letters Out	The Manager, Export Dept, William Dawson & Sons Ltd, London	Cancelling subscription to the Sketch and Hibberts Journal.		14047	Subscriptions	14047
A7034	2	11	1951	Documents	Letters Out	The Secretary, British Commercial News Pty. Ltd, Bourke St, Melbourne	Thanking him for gift of two sets of playing cards with compliments of City of Harrogate, England		14047	Donations	14047
A7035	11	05	1951	Documents	Letters In	Mr. G. T. Dobson, Bank of New South Wales, Red Cliffs	Returning books and advising he would not be renewing subscription as Mildura Shire has recently set up a free library		14047	Membership	14047
A7036	15	05	1951	Documents	Letters Out	Mr. G. T. Dobson, Bank of N.S.W., Red Cliffs	Acknowledging letter re discontinuation of membership and enclosing receipt for his cheque for postage of books		14047	Membership	14047
A7037	5	05	1951	Documents	Letters In	Miss M. Wilkinson, Ben Nevis, via Ararat	Returning book and forwarding subscription for a further three months		14047	Membership	14047
A7038	2	5	1951	Documents	Letters In	M. S. Buckingham, Dereel P. O.	forwarding subscription for a further twelve months		14047	Membership	14047
A7039	25	06	1951	Documents	Letters In	T. E. Byrne & Co., Barristers & Solicitors, 56 Lydiard Street, Box 138, Ballarat	Cancelling subscription		14047	Membership	14047
A7040	26	01	1951	Documents	Memorandum	A. P. Sutherland, Registrar General, Offices of the Registrar-General and Registrar of Titles, 283 Queen St, Melbourne	Re: Companies Act 1938. A filing fee of 6/- is payable on the copy resolution.		14047	Accounts	14047
A7041	15	01	1951	Documents	Records	BMI Committee	Agenda for Extraordinary General Meeting - Chairman's Notes. Necessary to increase membership rates. Special resolution proposed by Mr O'Bern and seconded by Mr Dunstan.		14047	Meetings	14047
A7042	--	--	----	Documents	Notes	General Accident Fire & Life Assurance Corporation Ltd	Notes concerning Public Risk policy in name of Britannia Pictures, dated 25 Nov. 1930		14047	Insurance	14047
A7043	17	04	1951	Documents	Letters In	Britannia Pictures	Letter of thanks for the delivery of Public Risk Policy - General Insurance Company		14047	Insurance	14047
A7044	01	01	1951	Documents	Letters Out	Mr J. R. Perkins, Holland Perkins & Co. Pty Ltd, Sturt St, Ballarat	Approval of lease for two years on the basis of your present tenancy.		14047	Office Rentals	14047
A7045	10	10	1951	Documents	Wages	Ballarat Mechanics' Institute	Salaries for the fortnight ending 10th October 1951, for H. W. Dawe, Miss P. Kelly, Miss S. Dillon, Miss L. Philpot and L. J.Rowe		14047	Staff	14047
A7046	13	05	1952	Documents	Letters Out	The Registrar, Commonwealth Government Registry of Inscribed Stock, Melbourne	Request for Stock Certificate for Inscribed Stock held by BMI for auditors		14047	Accounts	14047
A7047	05	06	1952	Documents	Letters In	Mr Cousley, Inspectors' Bureau, The Commercial Union Assurance Co Ltd, Ballarat from Cuthbert Morrow & Co.	Britannia Theatre wants to instal an Auxialiary Plant. Letter requests that the lessee should accept responsibility for this, not the lessor. Second sheet "Form A" to be completed when plant is installed.		14047	Britannia	14047
A7048	28	08	1952	Documents	Letters Out	Mr K. E. Peart, Ballarat Amateur Cycling Club, Ballarat	Response to letter of 27th inst., about incorrect accounts. The room is usually let for cash and in future payment should be made on a monthly basis.		14047	Room booking	14047
A7049	27	08	1952	Documents	Letters In	K. E. Peart, 710 Pleasant St Sth, Ballarat	Letter pointing out continued errors in accounts for rental of a room twice a month.		14047	Room booking	14047
A7050	02	09	1952	Documents	Letters In	K. E. Peart, 710 Pleasant St Sth, Ballarat	The President, Mr Carlyon will call on you with the accounts to discuss the matter.		14047	Room booking	14047
A7051	09	07	1952	Documents	Letters Out	The Secretary, Customs Department, Melbourne	Request to forward the two books detained by you - "Murder Incorporated" and "Pressure".		14047	Books	14047
A7052	04	07	1952	Documents	Letters Out	The Naval Recruiting Officer, Melbourne	Response to letter about John Allan McLeish. He was known as a school boy when he attended Ballarat College, but not since then.		14047	Committees	14047
A7053	04	07	1952	Documents	Letters Out	The Secretary, High Commissioner for Pakistan, 115 Pitt St, Sydney	Request for copies of "Pakistan News" as it is published. Shown to us by Mr Joshua M.H.R.		14047	Library	14047
A7054	05	07	1952	Documents	Letters Out	The Secretary, News and Information Bureau, Box 12 G.P.O. Canbera	Request for copies of "South-West Pacific Magazine" as it is published. Mr Joshua M.H.R. showed it to us.		14047	Library	14047
A7055	07	07	1952	Documents	Letters Out	The Secretary, The Australian Dairy Review, 515 Collins St, Melbourne	Request for copies of "The Australian Dairy Review" as it is published. Mr Joshua M.H.R. showed us a copy.		14047	Library	14047
A7056	07	07	1952	Documents	Letters Out	The Secretary, The Education News, Commonwealth Office of Education, Sydney	Request for a copy of "The Education News" as it is published. Mr Joshua M.H.R. showed it to us.		14047	Library	14047
A7057	15	05	1952	Documents	Letters Out	Mrs N. O'Connor, Curlewis St, Swan Hill	Reply to letter of 5th May concerning the loss of "The Fortunes of Richard Mahony". The book was found and returned to the library.		14047	Books	14047
A7058	27	02	1952	Documents	Letters Out	Messrs Clarke & Dobson, Lydiard St Sth, Ballarat	The BMI Committee approved a lease to Mrs M. A. Butler for two years, with a slight amendment from the previous lease concerning rates and insurance.		14047	Office Rentals	14047
A7059	05	12	1952	Documents	Letters Out	Mr H. Metherall, Park St, Wendouree	The Lecture Room is no longer available for letting due to the re-arrangement of the Reading and Smoking Rooms		14047	Room booking	14047
A7060	05	05	1952	Documents	Letters In	Mrs Nance O'Connor, Curlewis St, Swan Hill	Hopes "The Fortunes of Richard Mahony" has been found. If not, she will forward the cost of the book.		14047	Books	14047
A7061	07	08	1942	Documents	Letters In	Mrs E. Aylmer, Librarian, Coleraine Mechanics' Institute	Glad to purchase 50 of your books at one shilling - "any fairly recent travel books, a few good detective stories and light fiction."		14047	Books	14047
A7062	03	03	1952	Documents	Letters Out	Mr. I.M. Cook, Clifford Theatre Circuit, 313A King William Street, Adelaide.	The Committee would like to know if you would like to acquire the old stall seating that has been recently replaced by new seating in the Britannia Theatre.		14047	Britannia	14047
A7063	18	12	1952	Documents	Letters Out	The Librarian, National Library, Canberra.	Replying to your letter of the 9th December re Reports of the BMI for the past two years; am enclosing Reports and will in future, forward our Annual Report each year.		14047	Reports	14047
A7064	22	01	1952	Documents	Letters Out	The Manager, The Nightingale Supply Co., Port Melbourne.	letter enclosing cheque for 3 pounds 9 shillings for payment of attached account. On your account we have been charged for two drums in Oct; these were despatched to you via Darling & Co. on October 31st last.		14047	Accounts	14047
A7065	10	06	1952	Documents	Letters Out	Mr. R.L. Bell, 316 Bell Street, Preston.	letter advising that the Committee has decided to accept your offer of 200 pounds for approx. 526 theatre seats inspected by you.		14047	Britannia	14047
A7066		03	1952	Documents	Letters Out	Messrs. Clarke & Dobson, Solicitors, Lydiard Street, Ballarat.	replying to your letter of the 25th Feb, The Committee has instructed me to advise you that the plan for the proposed alterations to the entrance of the Theatre has been approved; and ordered by the Public Health Department and is therefore final. The tenant of the kiosk in the theatre is a matter for the theatre management alone;concerning the room in Mr. Douglas's shop the Committee has already dealt with a previous application from you and would again inform you that this room is absorbed in the plan, and is therefore not available for letting.		14047	Britannia	14047
A7067	27	02	1952	Documents	Letters Out	Mrs. E.A. Thomas, Confectioner, Sturt Street, Ballarat.	The Committee approved a Lease to you for two years from March, 1952 with the same conditions as previous Lease, that the tenant pay Municipal & Water rates by a reduction in the weekly rent the amount of those rates and to pay the proportion of the Plate Glass Insurance assessed on your premises.		14047	Office Rentals	14047
A7068	27	02	1952	Documents	Letters Out	Mr. C.H. Johansen, Tobacconist, Sturt Street, Ballarat.	The Committee approved a Lease to you for two years from March 1, 1952 with the same conditions as the previous Lease; that the tenant pays Municipal & Water rates by a reduction in the weekly rent the amount of those rates and to pay a proportion of the Plate Glass Insurance assessed on your premises.		14047	Office Rentals	14047
A7069	05	11	1952	Documents	Letters Out	The Under Secretary, Chief Secretary's Department, State of Victoria, Melbourne.	letter applying for renewal of the Licence of the Hall of the BMI; the present Licence under the Theatres Act, 1928 expires on the 15th inst.		14047	Theatre Licence	14047
A7070	19	11	1952	Documents	Letters Out	Mr. R.L. Bell, 316 Bell Street, Preston.	letter enclosing receipt for 100 pounds being payment of balance of chairs purchased from the BMI.		14047	Accounts	14047
A7071	21	10	1952	Documents	Letters Out	Miss J. Crosier, 205 Rubicon Street, Sebastopol.	letter offering sympathy/condolences of the President, Committee and Secretary in the sad loss of your brother.		14047	Committees	14047
A7072	22	09	1953	Documents	Letters Out	The Manager, Advertiser Newspapers Ltd., Adelaide.	letter enclosing cheque for 6 pounds 11 shillings 10 pence for payment of account.		14047	Accounts	14047
A7073	06	11	1953	Documents	Letters Out	The Under Secretary, Chief Secretary's Department, State of Victoria, Melbourne.	letter applying for renewal of Licence [under the Theatres Act, 1928] present Licence expires on the 15th inst.		14047	Theatre Licence	14047
A7074	17	01	1953	Documents	Letters Out	Miss M.F. Wilkinson, Ben Nevis.	Reply to letter of 10th Feb,saying sister paid your subscription of 15 shillings to April 30, 1953; the 10 shillings you forwarded to me would pay your subscription to October 31, 1953 if you so desire, if not, I will return the Postal Notes to you.		14047	Membership	14047
A7075	23	09	1953	Documents	Letters Out	Mrs. White	letter describing how the Library ascertain which subscriber has a certain book or if a subscriber asks what books they have out; when you are next in Ballarat please come to the Library one morning and work the system yourself which is easier than trying to expain it in writing.		14047	Library	14047
A7076	28	07	1953	Documents	Letters Out	The Chief Property Officer, Department of the Interior, Victorian Branch, Melbourne.	letter acknowleding receipt of your letter seeking renewal of tenancy for a further 12 months, with an option of renewal; your request will be placed before the Committee at the next meeting.		14047	Room booking	14047
A7077	01	09	1953	Documents	Letters Out	Mr. E.E. Tiley, Raglan	letter asking for delivery of three tons of two ft. and three tons of one ft. to the BMI on Tuesday September 8th.		14047	Fixtures & Fittings	14047
A7078	02	12	1953	Documents	Letters In	Collector of Customs, Department of Trade and Customs, 400 Flinders Street, Melbourne.	Receipt No. 005 - one copy of "The Heart in Exile" by Rodney Garland has been extracted from this parcel for the purpose of review by this Department.		14047	Books	14047
A7079	23	12	1953	Documents	Agreements	Norman Miller & Donaldson, Solicitors, 100 Queen Street, Melbourne.	Supplementary Agreement of the BMI with Britannia Pictures Pty. Ltd.		14047	Britannia lease	14047
A7080	16	09	1952	Documents	Agreements	Cuthbert Morrow Must & Shaw, Solicitors, Ballarat.	The BMI to The Britannia Pictures Pty. Ltd. - Lease of Hall and Rooms in the Mechanics' Institute Building, Ballrat.		14047	Britannia	14047
A7081	27	04	1953	Documents	Letters Out	The Registrar, Commonwealth Government Registry of Ins. Stock, Melbourne.	letter asking for Stock Certificate for Inscribed Stock held by the BMI for perusal by our Auditors.		14047	Accounts	14047
A7082	06	10	1944	Documents	Letters Out	Deputy Registrar, Commonwealth Government Registry of Inscribed Stock, 367 Collins Street, Melbourne.	letter advising that on May 15, 1943 an interest warrant for 4 pounds 17 shillings and 6 pence was received from you, credited to our account with the Ballarat Banking Co. and that there is no record of receiving a warrant for 3 pounds 8 shillings and 9 pence on May 15, 1943.		14047	Accounts	14047
A7083	21	04	1954	Documents	Letters Out	Mrs. Beaton	letter advising that the position of Assistant Librarian has now been filled.		14047	Staff	14047
A7084	21	04	1954	Documents	Letters Out	Mrs Pitts.	letter advising that the position of Assistant Librarian has now been filled.		14047	Staff	14047
A7085	21	04	1954	Documents	Letters Out	Miss Lange	letter advising that the position of Assistant Librarian has now been filled.		14047	Staff	14047
A7086	26	05	1954	Documents	Letters Out	Miss H. Cotton, 17 Talbot Street North, Ballarat.	letter advising that the Committee has instructed me to acknowledge receipt of, and to thank you, for your presentation of ten vols. of "The Official History of Australia in the War 1914-1918"; your donation is much appreciated.		14047	Donations	14047
A7087	19	03	1954	Documents	Letters Out	The Registrar, Commonwealth Registry of Inscribed Stock, Melbourne	letter advising of the resignation of Mr. H.C. Batten as Secretary of the BMI and the appointment of Mr. H.W. Dawe as Secretary - please make future cheques for interest on BMI's Inscribed Stock payable to H.W. Dawe, Secretary.		14047	Accounts	14047
A7088	27	04	1954	Documents	Letters Out	Miss N. Abrams, 13 Wendouree Parade, Ballarat.	letter thanking for gift of 10 vols. of "Myths and Legends of Various Countries"; these books will be of great assistance to students and others.		14047	Donations	14047
A7089	20	02	1954	Documents	Letters Out	To Whom it May Concern	letter certifying that Mrs. E.M. Tickell was a tenant of the BMI for three years; her rent was paid regularly, was most considerate of the BMI property; we can recommend her as a reliable and trustworthy tenant.		14047	Office Rentals	14047
A7090	26	05	1954	Documents	Letters Out	Messrs. R.G. Dobson & Co., Solicitors, 52 Lydiard Street South, Ballarat.	letter confirming that Mrs. A. Butler has been granted a lease for three years with an option of a further three years at the same rental.		14047	Office Rentals	14047
A7091	26	02	1952	Documents	Letters Out	Mr. J.H. Perkins, Holland Perkins & Co. Pty. Ltd., Sturt Street, Ballarat.	letter confirming that after your recent interview the Committee has approved a lease to you for two years from January 1, 1951 on the basis of your present tenancy.		14047	Office Rentals	14047
A7092	26	05	1954	Documents	Letters Out	Mr. W.T. Shaw, 125 Sturt Street, Ballarat.	letter confirming that the Committee has granted permission, with the approval of the Modern Dairy to change your present business from Milk Bar to a Gift Shop with the necessary alteration costs to be met by you.		14047	Office Rentals	14047
A7093	24	02	1954	Documents	Letters Out	Mr. R. Joshua, M.H.R., 26 Lydiard Street, Ballarat.	letter giving thanks for the successful efforts made by you in speeding up the delivery of books by the Post Office, the refund of Payroll Tax and your personal interest in the Institute.		14047	Accounts	14047
A7094	12	07	1954	Documents	Memorandum	Sergt. of Police, Ballarat.	letter requesting assistance by the Police in keeping the entrance to the BMI free from annoyance caused by youths on Sunday evenings who in the past refuse to move when spoken to by a staff member, our hours are 2pm till 10pm on Sundays.		14047	Committees	14047
A7095	23	06	1954	Documents	Memorandum	Sergt. of Police, Ballarat.	letter requesting assistance by the Police in keeping the entrance of the BMI free from annoyance caused by youths congregating there on Sunday afternoon's between the hours of 3pm to 6pm, last Sunday the annoyance was particularly bad with one time catching about six boys skylarking with girls along the corridor leading to the Reading Room, the Reading Room is open on Sunday's from 2pm to 10pm.		14047	Committees	14047
A7096	26	04	1954	Documents	Certificate	Commonwealth Government Inscribed Stock	Stock Certificate No. 6053 for one thousand one hundred pounds.		14047	Accounts	14047
A7097	03	06	1954	Documents	Notices	Cuthbert, Morrow, Must & Shaw, Barristers & Solicitors, Ballarat.	letter enclosing for the Committee, suggested resolution to be passed at today's Special Meeting; consideration copies of the Note of Approval to be placed on each available copy of the Specification - alterations to Britannia Picture Theatre.		14047	Britannia	14047
A7098	27	11	1952	Documents	Letters In	Cuthbert, Morrow, Must & Shaw, Barristers & Solicitors, Ballarat.	letter enclosing copy of lease for Britannia Pictures Pty. Ltd.		14047	Britannia lease	14047
A7099	17	09	1952	Documents	Letters In	Cuthbert, Morrow, Must & Shaw, Barristers & Solicitors, Ballarat.	letter advising receipt of new lease for Britannia Pictures from Messrs. Norman Miller & Donaldson, Solicitors for the Lessees; we have told the Company's Solicitors that the Agreement cannot be sealed until the Institute's next meeting.		14047	Britannia lease	14047
A7100	01	06	1954	Documents	Letters In	Cuthbert, Morrow, Must & Shaw, Barristers & Solicitors, Ballarat.	letter returning the original Lease and Supplementary Agreement for Britannia Pictures.		14047	Britannia lease	14047
A7101	20	10	1952	Documents	Letters In	Cuthbert, Morrow, Must & Shaw, Barristers & Solicitors, Ballarat.	letter offering regret that the writer will be unable to attend tonight's meeting, new Lease has been duly executed and is at present in the Office of Stamp Duties, Melbourne; we hoped the new lease would have been available for execution after tonight's meeting, to save time please have a Resolution passed:- "That the President, Treasurer and Secretary be authorised to sign the new lease and to affix the Seal of the Institute to it".		14047	Meetings	14047
A7102	24	05	1954	Documents	Letters In	Cuthbert, Morrow, Must & Shaw, Solicitors & Barristers, Melbourne.	letter re Agreement for lease for Britannia Pictures; we are enclosing a copy of the letter received from Messrs. Norman Miller & Donaldson, the Solicitors for the Company.		14047	Britannia lease	14047
A7103	25	05	1953	Documents	Letters In	Cuthbert, Morrow, Must & Shaw, Barristers & Solicitors, Ballarat.	letter enclosing copy of letter received from Norman Miller & Donaldson, Solicitors for Britannia Pictures; this letter stresses that Britannia Picture Company's rights to an extension of the lease is been prejudiced by the fact that the vacant possession of the shop in the occupation of Douglas, Optician, cannot be given by the Committee.		14047	Britannia	14047
A7104	17	05	1954	Documents	Letters In	Cuthbert, Morrow, Must & Shaw, Barristers & Solicitors, Ballarat.	re Agreement for lease - Britannia Pictures; Mr. Donaldson, the Company's Solicitor, was under the impression that there is a meeting of the BMI Committee tonight; he informs us the lessees are proceeding immediately with it programme of works and alterations, Mr. Gordon Murphy is the Architect and it is proposed that the work will be carried out under his supervision; it is unlikely that the work will be completed before year's end, would the Institute grant an extension; and points out that the Optician is the cause of the delay,		14047	Britannia	14047
A7105		04	1954	Documents	Certificate	The National Mutual Life Association of Australasia Limited, 395 Collins Street, Melbourne.	letter enclosing [two] Bonus Certificates for 1953 - Policy No's. 332861&S41044.		14047	Accounts	14047
A7106	13	04	1954	Documents	Letters Out	Mrs. G. Williams, 1101A Lydiard Street North, Ballarat.	letter advising of appointment at 3.30pm on April 14, re position of Assistant Librarian.		14047	Staff	14047
A7107	13	04	1954	Documents	Letters Out	Mrs. Beaton	letter advising of appointment on April 14 at 3.40pm re position of Assistant librarian.		14047	Staff	14047
A7108	13	04	1954	Documents	Letters Out	Miss Lange	letter advising of appointment at 3.50pm on April 14 re position of Assistant Librarian.		14047	Staff	14047
A7109	13	04	1954	Documents	Letters Out	Mrs Pitts	letter advising of appointment on April 14 at 4.00pm re position of Assistant Librarian.		14047	Staff	14047
A7110	13	04	1954	Documents	Letters Out	Miss Linaker	letter advising of appointment on April 14 at 4.10pm re position of Assistant librarian.		14047	Staff	14047
A7111	19	07	1959	Documents	Letters Out	Mrs. W. Cherry, 107 Humffray Street, Ballarat	acknowledging receipt of offer of statuette of Shakespeare for placement over Shakespeare section of Library		14047	Donations	14047
A7112				Documents	Letters In	Vin.Roberts, 24A Gladstone Street, Mt.Pleasant, Ballarat	advising of purchase of business from Mr. T. Bruce trading under 'Wal Cherry Signs'		14047	Advertisement	14047
A7113	29	04	1955	Documents	Letters Out	The Registrar, C'wealth Govt. Registry of Ins. Stock, Melbourne	requesting Inscribed Stock Certificate for perusal by auditors.		14047	Accounts	14047
A7114		07	1959	Documents	Pamphlets (Brochures)	Keesing's Publications Ltd, of London, 65 Bristol Road, Keynsham, Bristol	listing Keesing's Contemporary Archives - weekly diary of events and setting out subscription charges		14047	Books	14047
A7115	30	04	1956	Documents	Letters Out	The Registrar, Comlth. Govt. Registry of Inscribed Stock, Melbourne.	requesting Inscribed Stock Certificate for perusal by auditors		14047	Accounts	14047
A7116	05	05	1958	Documents	Letters In	Victor W. Long, Booth's Buildings, Lydiard Street South, Ballarat	report on audit of books and accounts for year ended 30th April 1958		14047	Accounts	14047
A7117	02	02	1959	Documents	Insurance Policy	Alliance Assurance Co.Ltd., C/o C. A. Young, 119 Windermere Street, Ballarat.	Public Liability Policy and extension No. T14159 AD		14047	Insurance	14047
A7118				Documents	Letters Out	Mills & Boon C/o Gordon & Gotch, 25-57 Huntingdale Road, Burwood	request to alter order to10 titles per month from new release list		14047	Books	14047
A7119	23	07	1986	Documents	Letters Out	Barry Dean, Hardcover Rep. Mills & Boon Australia, C/o Gordon & Gotch, 25-57 Huntingdale Rd., Burwood,	requesting landed cost (in dollars) per book in Australia direct from London and possibility of ordering 10 titles from advance Book list of New Titles in paperback rather than publications in hardcover.		14047	Books	14047
A7120	02	01	1990	Documents	Letters In	Bay City Assessors, Motor and General Insurance Loss Adjusters, PO Box 1122, Geelong	requesting appointment with Commercial Union Assurance Co. assessor in connection with Hail Storm damage.		14047	Insurance	14047
A7121	11	01	1990	Documents	Fax (Telefax)	Robert Bell & Associates Pty Ltd., 17 Lydiard St. Nth., Ballarat.	Fax Transmission sheet advising that Robert Bell will make himself available when assessor next in Ballarat.		14047	Insurance	14047
A7122	11	12	1989	Documents	Letters In	Dobson Morrow, 5 Dawson St. Sth., Ballarat 3350.	enclosing interest cheque on mortgage from I. M. McMickan together with Lenders Remittance Advice for taxation purposes.		14047	Accounts	14047
A7123	18	01	1990	Documents	Letters In	Dobson Morrow, Barristers & Solicitors, 5 Dawson Street Sth., Ballarat.	enclosing cheque for interest due on Mortgage from Daryl Bodey Pt. Ltd.,		14047	Accounts	14047
A7124	11	03	1953	Documents	Letters In	G.N. Williams, Manager, Britannia Pictures Pty Ltd, Sturt Street, Ballarat.	letter asking the Committee for permission to erect the new neon sign (26' long x 3 ' wide) in the centre of the BMI building; also would like to use the cupboard under the staircase for storage.		14047	Britannia	14047
A7125	30	04	1968	Documents	Balance sheet	Ballarat Mechanics' Institute	Statement of Income and Expenditure, Balance Sheet and Trial Balance for the year ended 30th April, 1968.		14047	Accounts	14047
A7126	19	06	1952	Documents	Letters In	G.N. Williams, Manager, Britannia Pictures Pty Ltd, Sturt Street, Ballarat.	letter advising that under instruction they are prepared to rent the room now occupied by Mrs. Quick at a rental of 5 pounds 19 shillings per month with the right to sublet to suitable tenant.		14047	Britannia	14047
A7127	19	03	1952	Documents	Letters In	I.M. Cook, General Manager, Clifford Theatre Circuit, 313A King William Street, South Adelaide, South Australia	letter advising they will not be purchasing the old seating from the Britannia Theatre; and that their Sydney theatre will also not be requiring the seats.		14047	Fixtures & Fittings	14047
A7128	04	04	1952	Documents	Letters In	G.N. Williams, Manager, Brittania Pictures Pty Ltd, Sturt Street, Ballarat.	letter applying for permission to instal a auxiliary lighting unit to combat the power rationing that is getting more acute; it is important to have some other supply as to be able to keep the theatre open.		14047	Britannia	14047
A7129	06	02	1952	Documents	Letters In	Norman, Miller & Donaldson, Solicitors, 100 Queen Street, Melbourne.	letter advising that their client, Britannia Pictures, is now ready to instal the new seating in the stalls of the theatre.		14047	Britannia	14047
A7130	15	02	1952	Documents	Letters In	Norman, Miller & Donaldson, Solicitors, 100 Queen Street, Melbourne.	letter consenting to the removal of the old seating and installation of the new for our client, Britannia Pictures.		14047	Britannia	14047
A7131	13	02	1952	Documents	Letters Out	Messrs. Norman Miller & Donaldson, 100 Queen Street, Melbourne. C.1.	letter advising that Mr. Dawe is at present on holidays; we spoke to our solicitor, Mr. Morrow and he advises that consent to the removal of the old seating from the Britannia Picture Theatre is to be granted.		14047	Britannia	14047
A7132	15	10	1952	Documents	Letters In	L. Yates, Accountant, Clifford Theatre Circuit to G. Williams, Britannia Theatre, Ballarat.	copy of letter in regard to the liability for public risk at the Britannia Theatre; our advice is that we are amply covered under the blanket policy for Australia taken out by the Greater Union Theatre in Sydney for 10,000 pounds, copy attached.		14047	Insurance	14047
A7133	04	03	1953	Documents	Letters In	John Evans, Director, Greater Union Theatres, 49 Market Street, Sydney. N.S.W.	letter advising of your approval for the proposals which we discussed on February 4, it is noted however, that you do not mention a further alteration required to the lease that was asked for, that being additional spaces for alterations to vestibule, foyer and toilets. It is anticipated that you will approve this as these additional spaces are indispensable in the carrying out of the Board of Health requirements.		14047	Britannia	14047
A7134	16	06	1952	Documents	Letters In	Robert L Bell, Whittlesea Theatre, 316 Bell Street, Preston, N.16.	letter enclosing a cheque for 100 pounds as deposit on 526 seats at Britannia Theatre.		14047	Fixtures & Fittings	14047
A7135	29	04	1952	Documents	Memorandum	Commercial Union, Melbourne Branch to Mr. Cousley, Inspectors' Bureau.	re BMI Special Rating 9165; providing the work of installing the electrical equipment in connection with the Auxiliary Plant is carried out in accordance with the Wiring Regulations, the installation will be noted and allowed without prejudice to existing rates.		14047	Fixtures & Fittings	14047
A7136			1952	Documents	Letters Out	The Manager, Britannia Pictures, Ballarat.	letter advising that the Committee has granted permission to erect a Neon Sign 26 ft long and 3 ft wide in the front centre of the building; it feels that the name "Civic" is not acceptable as a proposed new hall to be built by the municipality will be named the "Civic Hall" and thus may cause some confusion.		14047	Britannia	14047
A7137	19	06	1952	Documents	Letters Out	Mr. R.L. Bell, 316 Bell Street, Preston.	letter confirming receipt of cheque for 100 pounds as deposit on chairs.		14047	Fixtures & Fittings	14047
A7138	04	02	1954	Documents	Letters In	R.G. Dobson, Solicitors, 52 Lydiard Street South, Ballarat.	we are acting for Mrs. M.A. Butler, 121 Sturt Street, who wishes to make an appication for a further lease of two years; at the same rental and on the same conditions as the existing lease.		14047	Office Rentals	14047
A7139	25	03	1954	Documents	Letters In	R.G. Dobson & Co., Solicitors, 52 Lydiard Street South, Ballarat.	letter advising that their client, Mrs. M.A. Butler, is at present away for a week.		14047	Office Rentals	14047
A7140	19	03	1953	Documents	Letters Out	The Manager, Britannia Pictures, Ballarat.	the Committee has granted your company permission to erect a Neon Sign in the front centre of the building; any alteration in the present wording is to be referred to the Committee; the Committee has decided not to approve the name "Civic"; as a new Municipal Hall is to named "Civic Hall" - the existence of two halls in Ballarat each associated with the name "Civic" is bound to lead to confusion.		14047	Britannia	14047
A7141	25	01	1954	Documents	Letters In	J.H. Brown & Son Pty. Ltd., Builders & Merchants, 107 Doveton Street South, Ballarat.	quote for coating galvanized iron roof over stage at the Britannia Theatre is 28 pounds 14 shillings.		14047	Britannia	14047
A7142	08	02	1954	Documents	Letters In	J.H. Brown & Son Pty. Ltd., Builders & Merchants, 107 Doveton Street South, Ballarat.	re 1252 Sturt Street; after inspecting, our quote for removing rusted portion of roof iron, etc. is 87 pounds.		14047	Quote/Tender	14047
A7143	01	03	1934	Documents	Letters In	Thomas Dawson, Secretary, Donolly Public Library, Donolly	Request to send BMI catalogue of books.		14047	Library	14047
A7144	14	02	1934	Documents	Letters In	Hon Secretary, Ballan Mechanics' Institute and Free Library, Ballan	Enclosing cheque for 1 pound 14 shillings 10 pence in payment of account.		14047	Accounts	14047
A7145	05	11	1940	Documents	Notes	BMI	Two handwritten lists dated 5 Nov 1940 and 31 July 1942, titled 'Discarded book sale'. List is of mechanics institutes/free libraries who purchased books		14047	Books	14047
A7146	31	07	1942	Documents	Letters Out	The Librarian, Mechanics' Institute & Free Library, Great Western	Notification of books for sale at 6 pence and 1 shilling each, in lots of fifty or more.		14047	Books	14047
A7147	05	08	1942	Documents	Letters In	F.O. Wiltshire, Newsagents & Stationers, Avoca	owing to local library closing down due to lack of support and small demand for new books, enquiry for supply of secondhand books mainly novels.		14047	Books	14047
A7148	10	08	1942	Documents	Letters In	F.O. Wiltshire, Newsagents & Stationers, Avoca	Request to make up parcel of 50 books. Deliver to Post Office, Mr S. Sharp. Mail Contractor will pickup and deliver to Avoca. Cheque for 1 pound 18 shillings enclosed.		14047	Books	14047
A7149	23	09	1942	Documents	Letters In	F.O. Wiltshire, Newsagents and Stationers, Avoca	Enquiry for a further supply of 50 secondhand books, noting that there were two defective and one missing in previous parcel.		14047	Books	14047
A7150	24	09	1942	Documents	Letters Out	Mr. F.O. Wiltshire, News Agent, Avoca	sending parcel containing 53 books per Mr. S. Sharpe at the P.O. Extra books to replace two defective and one missing in last batch. Will give credit if books are returned within 7 days.		14047	Books	14047
A7151	30	09	1942	Documents	Letters In	F.O. Wiltshire, Newsagents & Stationers, Avoca	Enquiry re secondbooks at 3 pence each, request parcel of about 100-120 of the best of them.		14047	Books	14047
A7152	10	08	1942	Documents	Letters In	Warren Taylor, Hon Secretary, Great Western Mechanics' Institute	Responding to BMI letter of 31 July. Would like to purchase 1 pounds worth of books some at 1 shilling and some at 6 pence Western and Romance novels.		14047	Books	14047
A7153	19	08	1942	Documents	Letters In	Warren Taylor, Hon Secretary, Great Western Mechanics' Institute	books received quite suitable and thank you for selection. Order may be repeated following committee approval. Enclosed money order 1 pound 3 shillings 3 pence.		14047	Books	14047
A7154	21	08	1942	Documents	Letters Out	Mr. W. Taylor, Hon Secretary, Mechanics' Institute, Great Western	acknowledging money order of 1 pound 3 shillings 3 pence for books sent and returning receipt. Assurance that any further books ordered will be of similar type to the first batch.		14047	Books	14047
A7155	31	08	1943	Documents	Letters Out	Hon. Secretary, Mechanics' Institute, Great Western	Response to enquiry -no good secondhand novels available for sale at present, will notify when next discarding books. Some available in fair condition but suggest inspection for suitability.		14047	Books	14047
A7156	14	08	1942	Documents	Correspondence	The Librarian, Mechanics' Institute, Coleraine	Most of the books listed are too recent to sell for one shilling. Here is a list of books we could send.		14047	Letters Out	14047
A7157	24	08	1942	Documents	Letters In	Mrs E. Aylmer, Librarian, Mechanics' Institute, Coleraine	Just send 50 books which you think will be suitable.		14047	Books	14047
A7158	21	09	1942	Documents	Letters In	Mrs E. Aylmer, Librarian, Mechanics' Institute, Coleraine	Returning 20 books - they are already on the shelves. Glad to hear if any books are for sale in the future.		14047	Books	14047
A7159	16	09	1942	Documents	Letters In	H. G. Cram, Secretary, Murtoa Mechanics' Institute	Thanks for box of secondhand books, but have returned them. They were not suitable.		14047	Books	14047
A7160	--	09	1942	Documents	Inventories	Ballaarat Mechanics' Institute	List of secondhand novels for sale at 10d each.		14047	Books	14047
A7161	24	09	1947	Documents	Letters In	R. McMullin, Secretary, Mechanics' Institute & Free Library, Rupanyup	Request for any secondhand books - particularly western novels.		14047	Books	14047
A7162	25	09	1947	Documents	Letters Out	Secretary, Mechanics' Institute & Free Library, Rupanyup	Can provide 50 books at 2/6 and similar number for 1/- in poor condition, although could be repaired. Most of the latter are western and detective stories. We will send the batch.		14047	Books	14047
A7163	--	--	1946	Documents	Catalogues (unbound)		Part of a list of latest books, including Literature and History.		14047	Books	14047
A7164	25	07	1947	Documents	Letters In	R. W. E. Wilmot, Secretary, The Melbourne Athenaeum	Circular notifying of surplus fiction for sale at 2/- per volume in lots of 50.		14047	Books	14047
A7165	18	01	1934	Documents	Letters Out	The Secretary, Memorial Hall and Free Library, Beulah	Attached is a selection from the books we are offering for sale. Please return with your requirements marked.		14047	Books	14047
A7166	05	11	1940	Documents	Letters Out	The Librarian, Mechanics' Institute	Circular letter alerting country Mechanics' Institutes to the sale of books from the BMI due to overcrowding of shelves. Cost is 9d each, in lots of 50.		14047	Books	14047
A7167	09	11	1940	Documents	Letters In	W. W. Sturgeon, Hon Secretary, Mechanics' Institute, Skipton	Thanks for letter, but no books required at the moment.		14047	Books	14047
A7168	06	11	1940	Documents	Letters In	P. J. Watson, Secretary, Birchip Public Hall and Free Library, Birchip	Accept the offer of secondhand books. Will order 100 books. Mr E. Coulson will call and make a selection.		14047	Books	14047
A7169	10	12	1940	Documents	Letters Out	Secretary, Beulah Mechanics' Institute and Free Library, Beulah	"Mr Coulson called today, and asked us to submit the enclosed list of 130 books." Return the list with those required marked, and we will despatch them.		14047	Books	14047
A7170	05	12	1940	Documents	Letters In	Secretary, Beulah Mechanics' Institute and Free Library, Beulah	Request 100 secondhand books if still available. Mr Coulson of 10 Gregory Street will select for us if he is able to.		14047	Books	14047
A7171	09	12	1940	Documents	Letters In	P. J. Watson, Asst. Secretary, Birchip Free Library, Birchip.	Encloses cheque of three pounds 11/6 for secondhand books.		14047	Books	14047
A7172	08	01	1941	Documents	Letters In	Secretary, Beulah Mechanics' Institute and Free Library, Beulah	Encloses cheque for three pounds 11/9 for seondhand books. Very satisfactory.		14047	Books	14047
A7173	14	01	1941	Documents	Letters In	P. C. McHutchison, Secretary, Mechanics' Institute, Bannockburn	Would like to take advantage of the secondhand book offer if it is still available. 100 volumes		14047	Books	14047
A7174	15	01	1941	Documents	Letters Out	P. C. McHutchison, Secretary, Bannockburn Mechanics' Institute	500 books still available. Can be inspected on weekdays. Hamdwritten note indicating 100 books sent on 25/01/41		14047	Letters Out	14047
A7175	27	12	1940	Documents	Letters In	J. C. Hemingway, Ballan Mechanics' Institute and Free Library	Enclosed cheque for 50 secondhand books.		14047	Books	14047
A7176	30	05	1941	Documents	Letters In	P. C. McHutchison, Mechanics' Institute & Free Library, Bannockburn	Enclose cheque for secondhand books. Very satisfied with the selection.		14047	Books	14047
A7177	23	12	1940	Documents	Letters Out	Secretary, Mechanics' Institute & Free Library, Beulah	Despatched 2 boxes of books totalling 100 volumes. Invoice attached.		14047	Books	14047
A7178	20	01	1941	Documents	Letters In	Mechanics' Institute, Coleraine	Request for books to the value of three pounds. Enclose a long list. Would like equal numbers of detective mysteries and light fiction. Please send by goods train		14047	Books	14047
A7179	09	02	1941	Documents	Letters Out	The Secretary, Mechanics' Institute, Coleraine	So few of the listed books remain, that it would not be worth sending them. "We regret our inability to meet your order on this occasion."		14047	Books	14047
A7180	11	10	1950	Documents	Letters In	George Johnson, Sec., Lancefield Mechanics' Institute & Free Library	late request for 100 books as advised per BMI letter of 30.7.50. Books suggested are Western and Light Fiction.		14047	Books	14047
A7181	05	01	1933	Documents	Letters In	W.H. Bond, General Merchanat, Hon Secretary, Kaniva Mechanics' Institute	request for 30 books to be sent by rail. Encloses list of books purchased during 1931, 32, 33, to avoid duplication.		14047	Books	14047
A7182	04	01	1934	Documents	Letters In	Rev. W.F. Hart, Hon. Secretary, Meredith Mechanics' Institute	reply to BMI letter of 2nd inst re library books. Their members prefer the latest novels new in preference to secondhand books.		14047	Books	14047
A7183	13	07	1947	Documents	Letters Out	Hon Secretary, Mechanics' Institute, Skipton	Response to their letter of 10 inst. Books available for sale at 1 shilling and sending four sample books. Will send 5 pounds worth of books via their carrier on receipt of instructions.		14047	Books	14047
A7184	08	12	1928	Documents	Letters Out	Hon. Secretary, Branxholme Mechanics' Institute and Free Library, Branxholme	Response to their letter of 6th inst. No list of books for sale issued, willing to send books on approval freight payable by you.		14047	Books	14047
A7185	13	04	1927	Documents	Letters Out	Circular letter to BMI Members	Postage on "The Daily Telegraph" London, costs 2 pounds 12 shillings per annum. Committee requests that members desirous of its retention to write their names below.		14047	Library	14047
A7186	24	07	1934	Documents	Letters In	L. Sparrow, Secretary, Linton Library	Enquiry regarding availability of books at 1 shilling or less, require 50 to 100.		14047	Books	14047
A7187	18	08	1934	Documents	Letters In	Aileen E. Cheesman, Barkly, Victoria	Planning to start a library in Barkly and enquiring whether secondhand books are available for sale.		14047	Books	14047
A7188	06	12	1928	Documents	Letters In	J.A. Cawson, Hon Secretary, Branxholme Mechanics' Institute and Library	requesting list of books for sale.		14047	Books	14047
A7189	14	10	1935	Documents	Letters In	L. Sparrow, Secretary, Free Library, Linton	Response to BMI letter of 15th inst. Request for 50 books at 1 shilling each - 45 popular novels and 5 travel or biography. Enquiry when government grant available.		14047	Books	14047
A7190	28	10	1935	Documents	Letters Out	L. Sparrow, Secretary, Free Library, Linton	Reply to letter of 14th inst., advising library services in Victoria under consideration and until lines of development decided, do not think grant will be distributed. Selection of books at 1 shilling each prepared, please advise transport by carrier or rail.		14047	Books	14047
A7191	05	11	1935	Documents	Letters In	R.A. Phelps, Secretary, Birchip Public Hall and Free Library, Burchip	Response to BMI letter of 15th October re sale of books. Request 60 books at 9 pence each. Asking Mr E. Coulson of Ballarat to select books.		14047	Books	14047
A7192	09	11	1935	Documents	Letters In	M. Sturgeon, Hon Secretary, Mechanics' Institute, Skipton	Response to BMI letter re sale of books. Request 100 books, BMI to make selection.		14047	Books	14047
A7193	07	05	1934	Documents	Letters In	Thos. Dawson, Secretary, Donolly Public Library	Advising committee decided not to purchase any books and returning list.		14047	Books	14047
A7194	05	03	1934	Documents	Letters In	James Ryan, Birchip Free Library	Wish to purchase books on list marked with red star or as many as are unsold.		14047	Books	14047
A7195	22	11	19-8	Documents	Letters Out	The Secretary, Bungaree Mechanics' Institute, Bungaree	Advising that no list of books for sale issued but books may be inspected and a selection made before the 29th inst.		14047	Books	14047
A7196	26	11	1928	Documents	Letters In	Secretary, Mechanics' Institute, Jeparit	Request for 300-400 books to be sent on approval at their expense both ways, unwanted books to be returned within a week. Would anticipate most of the books will be retained. Would like 1 shilling books and would consider some at 6 pence. Consignment by goods train.		14047	Books	14047
A7197	29	11	1928	Documents	Letters Out	Secretary, Mechanics' Institute, Jeparit	In accordance with conditions in their letter of 26th inst., forwarding by goods train two boxes: 237 books at 1 shilling, 50 books at 1 shilling, 50 books at 6 pence. If keeping all books a special discount of 5% will be given.		14047	Books	14047
A7198	22	01	1934	Documents	Letters In	L. Sparrow, Linton Free Library, Clyde Street, Linton	Wish to procure 100 novels at 1/-. Would like popular novels by modern writers if possible.		14047	Books	14047
A7199	23	01	1934	Documents	Letters Out	Hon Secretary, Free Library, Linton	Forwarding one box of 100 books as per your order.		14047	Books	14047
A7200	--	01	1934	Documents	Letters In	Mrs Howard, Linton Library	Returning some books - in poor condition or duplicate copy. Request for replacements. Note in pencil on the bottom of the letter that 9 books were replaced.		14047	Books	14047
A7201	24	01	1934	Documents	Letters In	K. H. Atkins, Ballan Mechanics' Institute	Request a list of books available, because someone will be visiting Ballarat later in the week.		14047	Books	14047
A7202	12	01	1923	Documents	Letters In	W. Broom, Free Library, Lethbridge	Please send 100 books for selection.		14047	Books	14047
A7203	09	01	1934	Documents	Letters In	Ada E. Richards, Hon Secretary, Donald Library, McCulloch St, Donald	Unable to inspect books for sale, but would appreciate a list.		14047	Books	14047
A7204	15	01	1934	Documents	Letters In	Ada E. Richards, Donald Library, McCulloch St, Donald	List of books required from the list of secondhand books for sale.		14047	Books	14047
A7205	20	01	1934	Documents	Letters In	Ada E. Richards, Hon Secretary, Donald Library, McCulloch St, Donald	Enclose payment for books. Also requests titles of particular authors.		14047	Books	14047
A7206	23	01	1934	Documents	Letters Out	The Secretary, Donald Free Library	Thanks for payment. Return list of titles required		14047	Books	14047
A7207	26	01	1934	Documents	Letters In	Miss A. Richards, Donald Library, McCulloch St, Donald.	Includes list of books required.		14047	Books	14047
A7208	--	01	1934	Documents	Letters In	Ada E. Richards, McCulloch St, Donald	Enclosed find postal notes for amount due for books		14047	Accounts	14047
A7209	31	07	1985	Documents	Letters In	R. J. Nuttall, City Engineer & Planning Officer, City of Ballarat, Town Hall, Sturt Street	Notification of an amendment to the City of Ballaarat Planning Scheme for owners of a building of Historical and Architectural Interest.		14047	Buildings	14047
A7210	26	02	1993	Documents	Letters In	Elsie Moon	Letter of thanks for sympathy letter and enclosed is a cheque for $250 in memory of Pete.		14047	Donations	14047
A7211	29	07	1992	Documents	Letters In	Australian Securities Commission, Morwell Mail Centre, Morwell 3841	Reason to believe the comapny is not carrying on business or is not in operation.		14047	Committees	14047
A7212	23	05	1968	Documents	Letters In	W. K. Moore, Superintendent, Ballarat Youth Council, Eastwood Street, Ballarat	Letter of thanks for gift of seats, particularly for the Scouts and Judo Club.		14047	Donations	14047
A7213	--	03	1985	Documents	Certificate	Donors Certificate	Certificate of thanks for participating in "Australia as Australians saw it " Photographic Archives Project for Victoria's 150th Anniversary.		14047	Donations	14047
A7214	05	03	1932	Documents	Letters In	Government Statist, Victoria	Financial records for the year ended December 31st, 1931.		14047	Accounts	14047
A7215	29	04	1953	Documents	Certificate	Australian Consolidated Commonwealth Government Inscribed Stock	Certificate detailing distribution of one thousand one hundred pounds.		14047	Accounts	14047
A7216	18	01	1954	Documents	Letters In	J.H. Brown & Son Pty. Ltd., 107 Doveton Street South, Ballarat.	letter quoting 11 pounds and 4 shillings for repairs to decking of platform at rear of Holland-Perkins Pty. Ltd..		14047	Quote/Tender	14047
A7217	26	03	1952	Documents	Letters In	M.A. Butler, 121 Sturt Street, Ballarat.	letter asking permission from the Committee to erect a Neon Sign outside my shop frontage.		14047	Wall advertising	14047
A7218	20	08	1953	Documents	Letters In	Department of the Interior, Commonwealth of Australia, 303 Collins Street, Melbourne. C.1.	letter enclosing Schedule of Tenancy Agreement [in duplicate].		14047	Office Rentals	14047
A7219	26	03	1953	Documents	Letters Out	Mr. A.P. Douglas, 119 Sturt Street, Ballarat.	letter requesting tenant to vacate premises on April 14, owing to the commencement of alterations to the Theatre ordered by the Public Health Department.		14047	Office Rentals	14047
A7220	17	01	1952	Documents	Letters In	Anthony Douglas, Mechanics' Buildings, 119 Sturt Street, Ballarat.	letter bringing to the attention of the Committee that his lease has now expired and suggests that the previous arrangement could be extended.		14047	Office Rentals	14047
A7221	02	09	1953	Documents	Letters In	Anthony Douglas, Mechanics' Building, 119 Sturt Street, Ballarat.	letter advising that it will be most likely to be November 30 before he can obtain possession of his own premises due to final approval of plans not yet been obtained from the Building Supervisor.		14047	Office Rentals	14047
A7222	09	12	1953	Documents	Letters In	Anthony Douglas, Mechanics' Buildings, 119 Sturt Street, Ballarat.	letter confirming that you will be able to resume these premises on the first working day in the New Year.		14047	Office Rentals	14047
A7223	24	03	1953	Documents	Letters In	Sonia S. Dillion	letter advising that I do not wish to participate in the staff retiring allowance as I am already suitably insured.		14047	Staff	14047
A7224	15	04	1953	Documents	Letters In	Sonia S. Dillion	letter offering her resignation as assistant librarian to be effective May 22nd.		14047	Staff	14047
A7225	25	07	1951	Documents	Letters Out	Mrs. D. Hannah, Beaufort.	letter returning subscription for the Beaufort Mechanics Institute mistakenly sent to BMI.		14047	Accounts	14047
A7226	12	08	1952	Documents	Letters In	Office of Education, Commonwealth of Australia, 1st Floor, Grace Building, York Street, Sydney.	letter advising that copies of "Education News" will be forwarded for a period of one year; if you find it is proving of value to you it may be possible to extend the period; this publication is limited in numbers and in general, restricted to authorities concerned with educational, administration, professors of education, and similar people.		14047	Books	14047
A7227	27	05	1953	Documents	Letters Out	Mr. C.H. Johansen, 113 Sturt Street, Ballarat.	letter advising that the Committee has approved your request for alterations to your shop; and a new lease as from March 1, 1954.		14047	Buildings	14047
A7228			1952	Documents	Certificate	To Whom It May Concern	this is to certify that Mr. J.P. Harrington was employed by the BMI for 6 years as a cleaner, he was diligent and trustworthy, and leaves on his own accord with our recommendation to any position of trust.		14047	Staff	14047
A7229	10	01	1952	Documents	Letters In	Holland Perkins & Co. Pty. Ltd., 123 Sturt Street, Ballarat.	letter asking that the Committee be advised that at present, we have no Agreement stating that we have a 2 year lease on the above premises as promised by Mr. Batten and Mr. McDonald.		14047	Office Rentals	14047
A7230	0110	10	1952	Documents	Letters In	G.A. Gilbert, Chartered Accountant, Lydiard Street, Ballarat.	letter advising that since being appointed as Auditor to the Ballarat Municipal Library have not used the "Mechanics'", bearing this in mind, could you please check the attached account; I had no idea I owed that much but of course, should have sent in my resignation; I will abide by your decision in this matter.		14047	Accounts	14047
A7231	19	03	1954	Documents	Letters In	Kalamazoo [Aust.] Pty. Ltd., Temple Court, 422 Collins Street, Melbourne.	letter thanking for order sent on March 17 and advising that they will be increasing the order to 125 sheets as this is their smallest pack.		14047	Accounts	14047
A7232	02	07	1952	Documents	Letters Out	Mr. A.E. Warne, 42 Fletcher Street, Bondi.	letter advising that a Will Wallace had a show at the BMI from August 9 to October 6, 1902 which included a Miss Loris Vane, a contralto; admission prices were 6d and 9d with packed houses, could not find your name in the show, this information was found in the Courier files of 1902, not in our records, or those of the Historical Society here in Ballarat.		14047	Concert performances	14047
A7233	07	09	1953	Documents	Receipts	The Queen Elizabeth Benevolent Home	Receipt 417 acknowledging gift of books from the BMI.		14047	Donations	14047
A7234	10	07	1952	Documents	Letters In	S.M. Haq, Press Attache to The High Commissioner for Pakistan in Australia, 115 Pitt Street, Sydney.	letter advising that the BMI has been placed on the mailing list for the weekly publication of "Pakistan News".		14047	Library	14047
A7235	26	08	1952	Documents	Letters In	The Stawell News, 149 Main Street, Stawell.	letter appreciates the reasons for discontinuing your subscription to the "Stawell News" - as a vice -president of the local municipal library the writer has particular sympathy with the difficulties and problems associated with the spiraling of costs these days.		14047	Library	14047
A7236	16	07	1879	Documents	Letters Out	R. Stewart Esq, Stawell	Acknowledging telegram. Confirming concert performances booked, providing company and pianist and supplying the Posters and Day Bills.		14047	Concert performances	14047
A7237	02	06	1952	Documents	Letters In	Mr.D. W. Sandilands, 41 Strezlecki Road, Yallourn	request for price for seating as advertised		14047	Accounts	14047
A7238	31	01	1952	Documents	Letters In	State Electricity Commission of Victoria, 1-7 WendoureeParade, Ballarat	advising that account will be rendered every 3 months and that quota has been varied as per certificate No 2329		14047	Accounts	14047
A7239	09	01	1952	Documents	Certificates	State Electricity Commission of Victoria, 1-7 Wendouree Parade, Balarat	Quota Certificate No. 2329		14047	Accounts	14047
A7240	14	01	1952	Documents	Letters In	Mr. E. A. Thomas, 115 Sturt Street, Ballarat	request for renewal of lease		14047	Office Rentals	14047
A7241				Documents	Letters Out	Manager, Britannia Pictures, Ballarat	advising that permission granted to erect Neon sign provided that name 'Civic' is not used in connection with theatre.		14047	Wall advertising	14047
A7242				Documents	Letters In	Britannia Pictures, Sturt Street, Ballarat	list of renovations to be carried out as to plan submitted and appproved by Health Department.		14047	Buildings	14047
A7243	26.04	04	1954	Documents	Letters In	Mr. W. T. Shaw, 125 Sturt Street, Ballarat.	requesting permssion to make alterations from milk bar to gift shop		14047	Shop & Office Rentals	14047
A7244	24	03	1953	Documents	Letters In	Mr. J. H.T. Evans, Greater Union Theatres, Box 1609, GPO Sydney NSW	advising that Institute's letters will set out additional clauses to give effect to proposed options		14047	Britannia	14047
A7245				Documents	Letters Out	Britannia Pictures Ltd..	sets out alterations to clauses 2 and 5 with reference to number of W'Cs		14047	Britannia lease	14047
A7246	24.02	02	1953	Documents	Leases	Mr. J. H. T. Evans, Greater Union Theatres, Box 1609, GPO, Sydney	indicating approval of proposals for lease arrangements as agreed 4th February 1953		14047	Letters Out	14047
A7247	--	--	----	Documents	Notes		List of painting, papering and electrical repairs.		14047	Quote/Tender	14047
A7248	20	02	1954	Documents	Letters In	Britannia Pictures Pty. Ltd., Sturt Street, Ballarat	listing proposed decorations for Queen's visit to Ballarat		14047	Britannia	14047
A7249				Documents	Letters Out	Clarke & Dobson, Solicitors, Ballarat.	advising of Public Health Commission's approval to alterations to Kiosk in new Theatre.		14047	Britannia	14047
A7250	23	02	1954	Documents	Letters Out	R. G. Dobson &Co., Solicitors, Lydiard Street South, Ballarat	advising details of lease offered to Mrs. Butler		14047	Office Rentals	14047
A7251	16	06	1953	Documents	Letters Out	Secretary, Country Fire Authority, 206 Clarendon Street, East Melbourne.	advising cheque for 9 pounds 15/- forwarded.		14047	Accounts	14047
A7252	19	03	1953	Documents	Letters Out	Clarke & Dobson, Solicitors, Ballarat	advising that the management of the Theatre has taken over room at rear of shop and is not available for letting		14047	Britannia	14047
A7253	09	12	1952	Documents	Letters In	Commonwealth National Library	request for annual reports of Institute for years following 1949-50		14047	Reports	14047
A7254	30	12	1952	Documents	Letters In	Commonweatlh National Library	acknowledging reports required.		14047	Reports	14047
A7255	01	08	1952	Books	Letters In	Department Trade & Customs, Customs and Excise Office, Flinders St.,Melbourne C!	advising that book "Murder Inc." has been reviewed and released and book "Pressure" still under consideration.		14047	Books	14047
A7256	05	09	1953	Documents	Letters In	Cuthbert Morrow Must & Shaw, Solicitors, PO Box 122, Ballarat.	forwarding original Complaint & Summons ats Douglas for sealing.		14047	Office Rentals	14047
A7257	15	06	1953	Documents	Letters In	Cuthbert Morrow Must & Shaw, Box 122, Ballarat.	advising of resolution for inclusion in Minutes with reference to tenancy of A. P. Douglas.		14047	Office Rentals	14047
A7258	24	08	1953	Documents	Letters Out	Chief Property Officer, Department Interior, Property & Survey Branch Victoria, PO Box 5346BB, Melbourne.	submitting Agreement in connection with second floor premises, together with 1 copy Agreement signed on behalf Institute.		14047	Office Rentals	14047
A7259	21	10	1952	Documents	Letters Out	Clarke & Dobson, Solicitors, Lydiard Street South, Ballarat	advising that room at rear of shop occuied by Mrs. M. A. Butler not available for letting		14047	Office Rentals	14047
A7260	202	1953	1953	Documents	Letters In	Clarke & Dobson, Solicitors, 52 Lydiard St. South, Ballarat	requesting provision of extra space of shop let to Mrs. Butler		14047	Office Rentals	14047
A7261	13	10	1952	Documents	Leases	Clarke & Dobson, Solicitors, 52 Lydiard Street South, Ballarat.	advising of request by Mrs. Butler for extra space.		14047	Letters In	14047
A7262	20	02	1951	Books	Pamphlets (Brochures)	G. Blunt & Sons Ltd., Library Book binders and Book Sellers, North Acton Road, Harlesden, London NW10	forwarding Library Edition list No. 7 with order form attached		14047	Books	14047
A7263	26	07	1955	Books	Invoices	Simpkin Marshall, (Hathards Ltd.) 242 Marylebone Road, London.	enclosing statement of account for books delivered		14047	Books	14047
A7264	26	07	1955	Books	Letters Out	Manager, Simpkin Marshall Ltd. 242 Marylebone Rd. London	requesting more non fiction books		14047	Books	14047
A7265	14	08	1942	Books	Invoices	Simpkin Marshall Ltd., (in Voluntary Liquidation) F. S. Tull Liquidator, Amen House, Warwick Square London EC 4	requesting settlement of outstanding monies owing		14047	Books	14047
A7266	08	03	1952	Documents	Letters In	R. B. Ramage, Secretary Returned S., S. & A. Imperial League of Australia, 30 Howitt Street Ballarat.	requesting quote for excess old theatre seats		14047	Quote/Tender	14047
A7267	26	05	1952	Documents	Letters In	Miss Marj. Morcom, Crystal Ballroom, Armstrong St.. North, Ballarat.	request to lease Library room		14047	Room booking	14047
A7268	24	08	1953	Documents	Letters In	Maryborough Advertiser, 86 High Street, Maryborough	advising that accounts now being handled by Sunraysia office, Mildura.		14047	Accounts	14047
A7269	04	06	1952	Documents	Letters In	K. L.Thiel, "Wyanderra" Kerang.	advising that seats offered unsuitable for Murrabit PublicHall.		14047	Committees	14047
A7270	30	04	1968	Documents	Notes	Outstanding Accounts - Sundry Creditors	which included Auditors' Fees, Books, and Subscriptions paid in advance.		14047	Accounts	14047
A7271	30	05	1952	Documents	Letters In	H.C. Finchs, C/- Strand Theatre, Maitland Street, Narrabri. N.S.W.	letter referring to classified ad. in the Film Weekly re theatre chairs for sale, please advise on condition and best price for 300 chairs.		14047	Quote/Tender	14047
A7272	12	06	1952	Documents	Letters In	A.E. Warne, J.P., 42 Fletcher Street, Bondi. N.S.W.	letter asking for information about vaudeville shows held at the BMI at the beginning of the century; I was a juvenile performer with Will Wallace's Waxworks at the time [1902] I am a native of Ballarat, moved away in 1904 and settled in Sydney 1910, had a tailoring business until retirement, am appearing in the Australia Hour with Dick Fair on July 6, where I will discuss Ballarat and my start in theatre, Ballarat to me is the finest city in Australia and the garden city of the Commonwealth.		14047	Concert performances	14047
A7273		04	1953	Documents	Certificates	The National Mutual Life Association of Australasia Limited, 395 Collins Street, Melbourne.	letter enclosing 1952 Bonus Certificates for Policy No. S41044 and 332861.		14047	Insurance	14047
A7274	30	01	1952	Documents	Letters In	The Secretary, Leeds Incorporated Chamber of Commerce, 9 Quebec Street, Leeds 1, England.	letter advising of sending a copy of the anniversary book of the history and a copy of the centenary issue of "The Leeds Journal" which we trust you will display in your library; we have many close contacts with our City of Leeds and business houses throughout Australia and N.Z. and we are encouraged at this time with the visit of H.R.H. Princess Elizabeth and the Duke of Edinburgh to write and tell you something of the Leeds Chamber of Commerce.		14047	Books	14047
A7275	18	10	1937	Documents	Letters In	Simpkin Marshall Ltd., Stationers' Hall Court, London, E.C.4.	letter pointing out that is against trade regulations obtaining here to furnish public libraries with books at trade discounts; someone may miss the orders and no doubt raise trouble if the library was given discounts, thank you for informing us that the City Free Library may contact us.		14047	Books	14047
A7276	12	06	1930	Documents	Letters In	Simpkin Marshall Limited, Stationers' Hall Court, G.P.O. Box 77, London, E.C.4.	letter advising of visit from Mr. A.E.C. Kerr; we are writing to Messrs. Chivers re "ELTHO'. with regard to the "Encylopaedia Britannica" we are not likely to hear of a secondhand set of the 14th ed. at present; we can put our hands on a set of the 13th ed. 32 bound vols. cost 16 pounds; it is a very handsome set so please cable a.s.a.p if you require it, our correspondent Mrs. F. Zabel, Roycroft Library, Sydney had a set of the 13th ed. for sale recently, we do not know if it is still available; it would same transportation costs if it is still for sale, cost unkown to us.		14047	Books	14047
A7277	19	09	1929	Documents	Letters In	Simpkin Marshall Limited, Stationers' Hall Court, London, E.C.4.	letter replying to BMI Library queries re. ordering of periodicals and books, payment account requests and that since our invoice dated May 30; the missing package has no doubt turned up since writing.		14047	Books	14047
A7278	17	12	1941	Documents	Letters Out	The Manager, Simpkin Marshall [1941] Ltd., 12 Old Bailey, London, E.C.4.	letter asking if they will reconsider their decision that they will be unable to supply the BMI at trade terms; we find that local suppliers here do not have the information or facilities to efficiently serve us.		14047	Books	14047
A7279	09	02	1931	Documents	Letters In	Simpkin Marshall Ltd., Stationers' Hall Court, London, E.C.4.	letter replying to query re Cleugh's "Wanderers' End" when you ordered this on Sept. 10, 1930 you requested for the book as published by Doubleday, Doran & Co, this was bought in London and sent on to you; at a later date, December, the book was published by John Murray at 7/6d net, and of course, could be procured in colonial cloth to cost 3/7d.		14047	Books	14047
A7280	27	05	1953	Documents	Agreements	BMI to C. Johansen	agreement signed by C. Johansen to pay at their own expense, alterations to their shop.		14047	Fixtures & Fittings	14047
A7281	02	09	1953	Documents	Letters Out	Anthony P. Douglas to BMI	Letter advising that he has signed a building contract which specifies that the business part of the new premises will be completed on 30 November 1953, and assuring BMI "that on possession of his own premises he will move out" likely this will be on November 30th.		14047	Office Rentals	14047
A7282	-	-	-	Documents	Memorandum	G.S. Dobson	response to BMI enquiry regarding missing book "Kings Room" which he cannot trace and accepts responsibility for.		14047	Library	14047
A7283	07	03	1861	Documents	Letters In	Francois Cogne, Care of Mr Lewis, Sturt Street	Offering his services to conduct classes as a teacher of the French Language, and indicating he is a native of Paris and had experience teaching in London.		14047	Lectures and classes	14047
A7284	19	12	1856	Documents	Records	James Daly, Chairman Local Court	Letter Addressed to: The Resident Warden, Ballaarat (Bob Smith, Warden) Stating that four claims on Copes Hill (Copse Hill?) known as Pritchard's, Harrington's, Gaffney's and Tuckett's Claim, was recommended on the 15th December last.		14047	Committees	14047
A7285	04	02	1890	Documents	Titles	The Queen to the Ballaarat Mechanics' Institute	Grant of Crown Land to the Ballaarat Mechanics' Institute. Entered in the Register Book Vol. 2284 Folio 456729. Formal stamp affixed at end of document. Document in original envelope affixed with one-and-a-half penny Australian postage stamp picturing Queen Victoria. Original document with 'Formal Stamp' affixed stored in SAFE.		14047	Grants	14047
A7286	18	10	1858	Documents	Records	Edward Turner and Thomas Comben	Indenture re Land in the Parish of Cut Paw Paw in the County of Bourke, Colony of Victoria.		14047	Committees	14047
A7287	27	05	1925	Documents	Certificate	Ballaarat Mechanics' Institute	The Ballaarat Mechanics' Institute Certificate of Incorporation. Companies Act 1915. No. 2631. Section 24.		14047	Committees	14047
A7288	-	-	-	Documents	Plans & Drawings		Drawing of the 'Robur Tea' sign which was painted on exterior wall of BMI building.		14047	Wall advertising	14047
A7289	31	12	1869	Documents	Letters In	Robson Bros, Mining Exchange	Acknowledging receipt of articles returned from the Committee of the Fine Arts Exhibition. (Specimen)		14047	Exhibitions & Displays	14047
A7290	31	12	1869	Documents	Letters In	Robson Bros	Acknowledging receipt of article returned from the Committee of the Fine Arts Exhibition. (model)		14047	Exhibitions & Displays	14047
A7291	23	11	1868	Documents	Letters In	Alfred Norbury, Bold Street	Design for statue of Minerva. Proposed 7 feet high in good hard weather stone 40 pounds. In Sicilian Marble 100 pounds 25 shillings. Drawing attached.		14047	Buildings	14047
A7292	07	12	1868	Documents	Letters In	From Thos Mowbray to Mr John Gibbs, 6 Dorans Lane	Enclosing sketch of "Minerva" proposed in brown Portland Stone, eight feet high, cost 80 pounds. 7292/1 Sketch of Minerva (Image 1) Signed W.F. Woodington, Sculpture. On reverse of sketch it is signed W.F. Woodington, Sculpture, London. 14/12/1868. Price 200 pounds in Portland Stone.		14047	Buildings	14047
A7293	21	11	1868	Documents	Letters In	Joseph Rogerson, 68 Renshaw Street	Offer to prepare statue of Minerva eight feet high from sketch supplied in any of the stones named herein and at prices indicated.		14047	Buildings	14047
A7294	20	04	1953	Documents	Letters In	C. Johansen, 113 Sturt St, Ballarat	As the Committee has refused to lease the space I occupy, I would like some assurance of tenancy. Repairs need to be made and an inspection should take place.		14047	Office Rentals	14047
A7295	15	12	1952	Documents	Letters In	C. Johansen, 113 Sturt St, Ballarat	Protesting about the room which is going to be taken from him. It is part of his working space used in his business.		14047	Office Rentals	14047
A7296	05	01	1953	Documents	Letters In	C. Johansen, 113 Sturt St, Ballarat	Letter to Cuthbert, Morrow, Must & Shaw. Expression of disappointment that his business is being forced to reduce in size. Cannot surely be wrong in asking for a lease. Will move from the area without more protest.		14047	Office Rentals	14047
A7297	19	01	1953	Documents	Letters In	Cuthbert, Morrow, Must & Shaw, Ballarat	Encloses original letter from C. Johansen.		14047	Office Rentals	14047
A7298	09	11	1928	Documents	Letters Out	The Manager, Simpkin, Marshall Ltd., G.P.O. Box 77, London, E.C.4	Wish to have you supply periodicals to us. The books you have supplied over the last few months have not been up to the amount we nominated, and do not include travel books.		14047	Books	14047
A7299	07	08	1930	Documents	Letters Out	The Manager, Simpkin, Marshall Ltd., G.P.O. Box 77, London	Would be interested in the 14th Edition of "Encyclopaedia Britannica". Will try the Chivers reinforced publishers' binding for the novels you consider likely to be popular. The new laws concerning the importation of books mean new procedures.		14047	Books	14047
A7300	04	08	1953	Documents	Letters In	Lone Pine Advertising, 234 Swanston St., Melbourne	Submit price of twelve pounds ten shillings per annum to rent the western wall of the MI for the purpose of advertising. At this stage, unable to state the nature of the sign.		14047	Wall advertising	14047
A7301	--	--	1952	Documents	Agreements	Robour Tea Company	Agreement with the Robur Tea Company for renting the wall space of the Eastern side wall.		14047	Advertisement	14047
A7302	19	08	1953	Documents	Letters Out	The Manager, Lone Pine Advertising Service, 234 Swanston St, Melbourne	Accepting the offer of using the western wall for advertising at twelve pounds ten shillings per annum.		14047	Wall advertising	14047
A7303	24	10	1953	Documents	Letters In	Lone Pine Advertising Service, 234 Swanston St, Melbourne	Further to disucssions of 25th July re leasing western wall of institute for advertising space submit for BMI consideration their price of 12 pounds 10 shillings per annum for a contract of 3 years.		14047	Wall advertising	14047
A7304	10	10	1941	Documents	Envelopes	The Librarian, BMI, Ballarat, Queensland (crossed out), Australia	Envelope - Probably kept for its novelty value. Stamp removed.		14047	Library	14047
A7305	18	07	1941	Documents	Letters In	Simpkin Marshall Ltd, 12 Old Bailey, London	For many years books have been supplied at trade terms, because we assumed you had a big bookshop selling books to students. If this is not the case, we must discontinue selling at trade terms.		14047	Books	14047
A7306	09	10	1941	Documents	Letters Out	The Manager, Simpkin Marshall Ltd.,, 12 Old Bailey, London	All conditions concerning the sale of books have been fulfilled.		14047	Books	14047
A7307	10	10	1941	Documents	Letters In	Simpkin Marshall Ltd., 12 Old Bailey, London E.C.4	Regretfully, unable to supply books at trade prices. Technically , we have been acting outside the law for some time in your case, but now that we have been bombed out and are a new company, this can no longer continue.		14047	Books	14047
A7308				Books	Letters Out	The Manager, Simpkin Marshall Ltd., Stationer's Hall Court, London EC 4	accepting quotations for books and enquiring as to method of payment		14047	Books	14047
A7309	07	07	1940	Books	Notes	Ballarat Mechanics Institute	List of books distributed to various institutions		14047	Books	14047
A7310				Documents	Notes	Ballarat Mechanics Institute	list of dates and names of individuals contacted during Membership drive		14047	Membership	14047
A7311	25	01	1937	Documents	Letters Out	Ballarat Mechanics Institute	master copy of letter forwarded to 100 individuals during membership drive		14047	Membership	14047
A7312				Books	Letters Out		instructing book seller in England to place maximum cost of 16 pounds per month on orders		14047	Books	14047
A7313				Documents	Letters Out	Department of Interior, Property and Survey Branch Victoria, PO Box 5346BB, Melbourne C1	setting out terms, conditions and cost for rental of space for postal purposes within the building.		14047	Office Rentals	14047
A7314	22	01	1941	Documents	Letters Out	Alan Currie Esq., Ercildoune Estate, Burrumbeet	forwarding Institute membership information		14047	Membership	14047
A7315	24	11	1948	Documents	Letters Out	Major C. Q. Taplin, Millbrook	forwarding Institute membership information		14047	Membership	14047
A7316	14	09	1939	Documents	Letters In	N. M. Hamilton, The Bank of Australasia, Ballarat	accepting invitation for one month's free membership		14047	Membership	14047
A7317	11		1939	Documents	Letters Out	J. M. Hoskins Esq., 1520 Sturt Street, Ballarat	offering free membership for one month		14047	Membership	14047
A7318	24	04	1940	Documents	Letters Out	Rev. W. E. Lancaster, The Parsonage, Barkly Street Methodist Church, Mt. Pleasant Ballarat.	invitation to participate in one month's free membership		14047	Membership	14047
A7319	26	03	1952	Documents	Letters In	Electricity Supply Department, Ballarat Branch, Wendouree Parade, Ballarat.	Notice of Installation Defects served on Mrs. E. R. Thomas, 115 Sturt Street, Ballarat.		14047	Buildings	14047
A7320	19	04	1952	Documents	Letters In	E. R. Thomas, 115 Sturt Street, Ballarat.	requesting that cost of re-wiring of conversion from DC to AC be brought before Committee.		14047	Buildings	14047
A7321	30	05	1978	Documents	Letters In	City of Ballarat, Town Hall, Ballarat. 3350	requesting that recommendations made by Fire Brigade be adhered to.		14047	Buildings	14047
A7322	23	03	1928	Documents	Letters Out	To: Simpkin & Co Ltd.	Requesting a quote for next year's supply of unnamed goods		14047	Quote/Tender	14047
A7323				Documents	Letters Out	Letter out to book wholesalers - attention I. Pugle Esq.	Pointing out that Mechanics Institute, while selling books to students and others, is different from other local booksellers.		14047	Books	14047
A7324				Documents	Notes	Lists of books	Lists of books delivered(?) to institutions around town		14047	Books	14047
A7325	21	06	1945	Documents	Letters In	F. R. Nicholson, 713 Sturt St, Ballarat	Application to rent a room in the BMI on behalf of the Professional Cycle Club (Ballarat), for meetings once a fortnight.		14047	Room booking	14047
A7326	01	10	1952	Documents	Letters In	Iris Ramsay, President, Victoria League Club Rooms, Lyons Street North, Ballarat.	letter asking for particulars relative to the proposal of the letting of the Reading Room.		14047	Room booking	14047
A7327	29	01	1952	Documents	Letters In	E. Tickell, 117 Sturt Street, Ballarat.	letter requesting if possible, to continue leasing rooms on a monthly basis, owing to health reasons, unable to renew lease for a two year period.		14047	Room booking	14047
A7328	23	03	1953	Documents	Letters In	Leslie B. Tuson, Electrical Contractor, 10 Haymes Crescent, Ballarat East.	letterr apologising for delaying in sending receipt, inadvertently placed in "paid accounts" and not banked.		14047	Accounts	14047
A7329	26	08	1953	Documents	Letters Out	Mr. F. O'Bern, 28 Miami Street, Hawthorn.	accepting resignation as a member of the Committee for the past 25 years, with regret, and with appreciation of his extensive knowledge of literature; and that his departure from Ballarat necessitated your resignation. The Committee has authorised us to affix the Common Seal of the BMI to this letter.		14047	Committees	14047
A7330	30	05	1955	Documents	Pamphlets (Brochures)	The ABC announces	the first concert in the 1955 International Celebrity Concert Series, a recital by SYLVIA FISHER and at the piano, HENRI PENN.		14047	Advertisement	14047
A7331	04	10	1944	Documents	Letters In	Noreen Baker, Box 16, Rainbow.	letter advising that by train, today, a parcel of books has been returned.		14047	Books	14047
A7332	18	04	1944	Documents	Letters In	Noreen Baker, Box 16, Rainbow.	letter advising of a parcel of books forwarded today by rail; could you please enclose two fiction and two non-fiction books from the typed and marked lists.		14047	Books	14047
A7333	10	10	1945	Documents	Letters In	Noreen V. Baker, S.S. 3575, Rainbow East.	owing to "end of year" activities my reading has to be curtailed, so please do not forward any books until I contact you.		14047	Books	14047
A7334	30	06	1944	Documents	Letters In	Noreen Baker, Box 16, Rainbow.	letter advising that by rail today, I have forwarded my box of library books.		14047	Books	14047
A7335	07	12	1945	Documents	Letters In	Noreen V. Baker, Box 16, Rainbow.	letter card asking for no more books to be forwarded.		14047	Books	14047
A7336	03	08	1944	Documents	Letters In	Noreen Baker, Box 16, Rainbow.	Am forwarding, tomorrow, by rail, a parcel of books, and would you include "Huckleberry Finn" in the next parcel.		14047	Books	14047
A7337	16	11	1944	Documents	Letters In	Noreen Baker, Box 16, Rainbow.	letter advising, that today, am forwarding a parcel of books, by train.		14047	Books	14047
A7338	02	08	1944	Documents	Letters In	Mabel Dewhurst, Holy Trinity Vicarage, Ararat.	letter advising that "mother" has been ill for three weeks, is now feeling a little better, and apologies for keeping her books longer than usual and that her subscription is paid until next year but does she owe for carriage?.		14047	Letters In	14047
A7339	06 08	08	1941	Documents	Letters In	M. Carmody, Hawthorn.	letter asking if any letters come for the writer to please re-address to "Railway Institute, Flinders Street, Melbourne, C.1.		14047	Library	14047
A7340	03	10	1944	Documents	Letters In	M.A. Dewhurst, Holy Trinity Vicarage, Ararat.	letter thanking the BMI for offering their sympathy to the members of the family on the death of our dear mother; my mother valued her association with the Institute very highly.		14047	Committees	14047
A7341	23	04	1943	Documents	Letters In	E.A. Bennett, Holy Trinity Vicarage, Ararat.	letter requesting an account for carriage of the books; a new catalogue if you have one; as I find it hard to find a really nice book		14047	Books	14047
A7342	25	05	1949	Documents	Letters In	Mabel Cuthbert, Prince of Wales Hotel, Fitzroy Street, St. Kilda, Melbourne.	letter advising that am posting the books to you, do not know when I can come as my son has been, and is, very ill.		14047	Books	14047
A7343	04	07	1944	Documents	Letters Out	Miss N. Baker, Box 16, Rainbow.	letter advising that four books were returned by rail yesterday, please advise the Stationmaster that this is the first time one of our Subscribers has been called upon to pay freight on the return of books on hire; we are enclosing a loose label, also the old one with stamps affixed in case you apply for a refund of freight, if you have any further trouble we will write to the Railway Department.		14047	Books	14047
A7344	01	07	1944	Documents	Letters In	Noreen Baker, Box 16, Rainbow	Notifying BMI of 1 shilling 3 pence freight charge made by Station Master for return of books. Querying loose leaf label which he said should have been affixed to parcel.		14047	Books	14047
A7345	17	11	1947	Documents	Letters Out	Mrs A. Sutherland, c/o Mrs H.K. Broadbent, "Glenburnie", Meredith.	Acknowledging her letter of 15th inst and cheque for 1 pound 8 shillings for 12 month subscription and enclosing receipt. Advising of member entitlements and that rail and courier charges for book parcels are extra. Sending by rail four books to Meredith railway station.		14047	Books	14047
A7346	10	06	1943	Documents	Letters Out	Mrs E.S. Anderson, Ercildoune, Burrumbeet	Acknowledging her letter and postal note for 11 shillings 6 pence for half-year subscription ending 9 Dec 1943 and receipt attached. Advising freight charges will be made quarterly as requested. Four books sent by rail today.		14047	Books	14047
A7347	02	06	1943	Documents	Letters Out	Mrs E.S. Anderson, Ercildoune, Burrumbeet	Answering query regarding subscription rates and rail and carrier charges. 8 vols - 23 shilliongs 6 pence per half-year. 4 vols - 11 shillings 6 pence per half-year.		14047	Membership	14047
A7348	0906	06	1943	Documents	Letters In	Mrs Kathleen E.S. Anderson, Ercildoune, Burrumbeet	Acknowledging BMI letter and enclosing postal note for 11 shillings 6 pence for half-year subscription. Requesting books be sent each week and always include a Child's book.		14047	Membership	14047
A7349	23	09	1947	Documents	Letters Out	Mr K.J. McCarthy, 69 Webster Street, Ballarat	Notification that as from 1st October BMI top floor premises will be occupied by a permanent tenant. If unable to change meeting night Ballarat Amateur Cycling Club will not be able to meet in BMI building. Will make lecture room available for 2nd Oct meeting if unable to make alternative arrangements.		14047	Room booking	14047
A7350	20	07	1984	Documents	Letters Out	Neville J. Richards Pty. Ltd., 39 Lydiard Street South, Ballaarat 3350.	Response to letter of 25th June, BMI Committee advise that at the present time all available space under lease.		14047	Office Rentals	14047
A7351	17	08	1940	Documents	Letters In	Mrs. E. Mole, 316 Lyons Street South, Ballaarat	Letter enclosing 10 shilling note for debt on rent of room and explaining delay due to unemployment.		14047	Room booking	14047
A7352	01	07	1962	Documents	Employment	Commonwealth of Australia, Commissioner of Taxation, Canberra, A.C.T.	Commonwealth of Australia document "Collection of Tax and Contribution by Instalments". Rates of Weekly Instalment Deductions. Scale shows instalments to be deducted on and after 1st July 1962 by employers from salaries/wages paid by them to their employees.		14047	Accounts	14047
A7353				Documents	Records	Commonwealth of Australia	Applications to the Postmaster for the Purchase of Tax Stamps x 4.		14047	Accounts	14047
A7354	17	12	1961	Documents	Reports	Ballarat Mechanics' Institute	Handwritten notes for Secretary's Report.		14047	Committees	14047
A7355	-	-	-	Documents	Letters In	J. Baillie	Found reference books very helpful. Query availability of reference books on novelists Hardy, Conrad or Dastovasky.		14047	Books	14047
A7356	17	05	1950	Documents	Records	Ballarat Mechanics' Institute	Freehold Shops Purchased 17th May 1950. Details of: purchase price; yearly income/loss 1951-1955; balance of loan. Yearly rents, Rates, Insurance, Land Tax. Repairs to date. LIBRARY: Purchase price plus alterations.		14047	Accounts	14047
A7357	29	09	1939	Documents	Letters Out	Mr D. Barry, Secretary, Master Butchers' Assoc., Ballarat	Reply to query regarding use of lecture room for association meetings each month. Room currently in use to listen to series of talks over the air but room can be booked when series finished. Offering alternative nights. Charge 4 shillings plus heating.		14047	Room booking	14047
A7358	02	09	1945	Documents	Letters In	K. Nimmos, Hon Sec., Ballarat Amateur Cycling Club, 204 Victoria Street., Ballarat East.	Confirming Amateur Cycling Club will use lecture room every alternative Thursday commencing 6th September at 5 shillings per night.		14047	Room booking	14047
A7359	06	09	1961	Documents	Pamphlets (Brochures)	Harold Holt, Treasurer, Commonwealth Treasury.	Printed prospectus of Conversion Loan including Stock and Bonds		14047	Accounts	14047
A7360	01	03	1962	Documents	Records		Form for the Application for purchase of Tax Stamps - filled in to the value of six pounds four shillings.		14047	Accounts	14047
A7361	--	--	----	Documents	Notes		List of insurance paid		14047	Insurance	14047
A7362	--	--	----	Documents	Records		Blank copy of Ballaarat Mechanics' Institute invoice with notes on the back		14047	Accounts	14047
A7363	--	--	----	Documents	Records	Ballarat Mechanics' Institute	List of rentals and amounts per calendar month from shops and offices - theatre, top floor, Old Library, Mrs Tickell's rooms, Sweet Shop, Optician's Shop, Tobacconist room.		14047	Office Rentals	14047
A7364	--	--	----	Documents	Records	BMI	List of Insurance with premiums paid		14047	Insurance	14047
A7365	21	11	1955	Documents	Notices	BMI	Notice of General (Half-yearly) Meeting. General Business listed		14047	Meetings	14047
A7366	--	--	----	Documents	Notices	BMI	Notice requesting members to pay subscriptions on time. Notes on the reverse side - 1. Applications for the position of Assistant Librarian (Adult female). 2. The re-building scheme for the Britannia Theatre should begin soon.		14047	Membership	14047
A7367	11	10	1888	Documents	Pamphlets (Brochures)	Ballaarat Mechanics' Institute	Articles of Association of the Ballaarat Mechanics' Institute		14047	Constitution (Rules)	14047
A7368	03	03	1950	Documents	Statements	Supreme Court of Victoria	Document in the matter of part 1 of the Companies Act 1938 and in the matter of The Ballaarat Mechanics' Institute. Indebtedness to general creditors. Affidavit of Mr D.B. Tunbridge.		14047	Accounts	14047
A7369	08	03	1950	Documents	Letters In	The Ballarat Banking Co. Ltd., 21 Lydiard St. Nth., Ballarat	advising debit balance of 7 pounds 9/8d.		14047	Accounts	14047
A7370				Documents	Pamphlets (Brochures)	Bela Siki	advertising performance by Hungarian Pianist Bela Siki on Monday 20th September in the Britannia Theatre.		14047	Advertisement	14047
A7371	23	09	1949	Documents	Letters In	M. L. Buckingham, Dereel PO	request for conditions for joining Library		14047	Membership	14047
A7372	24	09	1949	Documents	Letters Out	Mrs. R. Buckingham, Dereel	setting out charges and conditions for Library membership		14047	Membership	14047
A7373	07	10	1949	Documents	Letters In	L.Buckingham , Dereel	enclosing subscription for Library membership		14047	Membership	14047
A7374	08	10	1949	Documents	Letters Out	Mrs. R. Buckingham, Dereel	acknowledging payment Library subscription		14047	Membership	14047
A7375	20	02	1951	Documents	Letters Out	Mrs. R. Buckingham, Dereel	advising that special concession can not be offered but charges have been made at past rate		14047	Membership	14047
A7376	26	01	1951	Documents	Letters In	Mrs. R.Buckingham, Dereel	advising of inability to pay at the higher subscription rate.		14047	Membership	14047
A7377			1951	Documents	Letters In	Mrs. R. Buckingham, Dereel	enclosing 16/- subscription to end of financial year		14047	Membership	14047
A7378	10	09	1948	Documents	Letters Out	Mrs. J. Menzies-Miller, The Manse, Daylesford.	advising that 5 books forwarded by rail together with list of books available.		14047	Books	14047
A7379	08	09	1948	Documents	Letters In	Jessie M. Miller, The Manse, Daylesford.	requesting books to be forwarded and advising that renewal of subscription be for 6 months only		14047	Membership	14047
A7380	15	11	1947	Documents	Letters In	Mrs Ethel M. Sutherland, 'Glenburnie, Meredith	enclosing membersip subscription		14047	Membership	14047
A7381	15	06	1948	Documents	Letters In	E. M. Sutherland, Bridge Road, Barwon Heads	notification of move to Barwon Heads and requesting refund subscription.		14047	Membership	14047
A7382	04	09	1947	Documents	Letters Out	Mr.E. C. Culph, 2 Lascelles Avenue, Manifold Heights, Geelong.	requesting return of book taken out Februay 1946 together with payment of 11/- for subscription.		14047	Books	14047
A7383			1947	Documents	Letters In	Mr. E. C.Culph, 2 Lascelles Avenue, Manifold Heights, Geelong.	advising that no recollection of account forwarded		14047	Accounts	14047
A7384	23	07	1944	Documents	Letters In	Miss E. O.Chappell, High School, Ararat.	requesting membership subscription rate and conditions for forwarding books.		14047	Membership	14047
A7385	25	07	1944	Documents	Letters Out	Miss E.O.Chappel, High School, Ararat.	advising subscription rate and rail charges		14047	Membership	14047
A7386	05	04	1945	Documents	Letters In	Mary Day, Skipton	requesting that no books be sent for two to three weeks.		14047	Books	14047
A7387	27	08	1945	Documents	Letters In	Miss E. O.Chappell, High School, Ararat	enclosing postal notes in payment of accompanying account.		14047	Accounts	14047
A7388	03	04	1943	Documents	Letters In	Edward Crimmins, S.S. Murtoa	advising of change of address and request to be converted to country subscriber		14047	Membership	14047
A7389	06	04	1943	Documents	Letters Out	Mr. Ed. Crimmins, HE School, Murtoa.	advising membership subscription charges and conditions		14047	Membership	14047
A7390	0804	04	1943	Documents	Letters In	Edward Crimmins, HES Murtoa	expressing thanks and forward membership subscription of 1 pound 2/6d.		14047	Membership	14047
A7391	01	11	1948	Documents	Letters In	Miss V. Delahenty, Goulbourn Ave., Red Cliffs	enclosing membership subscription of 2 pounds.		14047	Membership	14047
A7392	02	11	1948	Documents	Letters Out	Miss V. Delehenty, Goulbourn Avenue, Red Cliffs	subscription account and advising that refund 3/8d. if missing book "Herodotis" found		14047	Subscriptions	14047
A7393	27	01	1943	Documents	Letters In	Gabriel A. Parry, Australian Broadcasting Commission, 264 Pitt Street, Sydney.	forwarding book marks advertising ABC Listening Groups scheme.		14047	Library	14047
A7394			1944	Documents	Letters In	Edith L. Bolte, "Kialla" Meredith	requesting information for freight arrangements		14047	Books	14047
A7395	12	03	1944	Documents	Letters In	Noreen Baker, Box 16, Rainbow.	advising of return of books		14047	Books	14047
A7396	24	01	1942	Documents	Letters In	E. A. Bennett, C/o Holy Trinity Vicarage, Ararat	advising return to Ararat and requesting yearly subscription advice		14047	Membership	14047
A7397	27	01	1942	Documents	Letters Out	Mrs. E. A. Bennett, C/o Holy Trinity Vicarage, Ararat	Reply to letter of 24th inst., advising subscription rate		14047	Membership	14047
A7398	16	06	1942	Documents	Letters In	E.A.Bennnett, Holy Trinity Vicarage, Ararat	requesting rail account for books		14047	Books	14047
A7399	08	01	1942	Documents	Letters In	E. A. Bennett, Holy Trinity Vicarage, Ararat.	advising of absence until 26 Jan do not send any books.		14047	Books	14047
A7400	18	12	1940	Documents	Letters In	Secretary, Beulah Mechanics Institute and Free Library	advising 85 books marked on Library list.		14047	Books	14047
A7401	27	11	1941	Documents	Letters Out	Mrs. E. A. Bennett, Holy Trinity Vicarage, Ararat	lforwarding list of much talked of books		14047	Books	14047
A7402	26	11	1941	Documents	Letters In	E. A.Bennett, Holy Trinity Vicarage, Ararat.	requesting account for delivery of books and books from old authors.		14047	Books	14047
A7403	30	06	1947	Documents	Letters In	Miss J. Baillie, State School, Heywood.	requesting subscription costs.		14047	Membership	14047
A7404	02	07	1947	Documents	Letters Out	Miss. J. Baillee, State School, Heywood	Reply to letter of 30th ult., advising subscription rate and costs of delivery		14047	Membership	14047
A7405	12	07	1947	Documents	Letters In	Miss J. Baillee,State School, Heywood	enclosing subscription and advising of books required.		14047	Membership	14047
A7406	14	07	1947	Documents	Letters Out	Miss J.Baillee, State School, Heywood.	acknowledging receipt subscription money and advising books sent by rail.		14047	Membership	14047
A7407	14	08	1947	Documents	Letters In	Miss. J.Baillee, State School, Heywood	advising books returned and request for books		14047	Books	14047
A7408	16	9		Documents	Letters In	Miss J. Baillie, State School, Heywood	Returning books, except "Tom Jones", and stated poetry not required, but would appreciate critical works on G. M. Hopkins, Yeates and T. S. Elliott		14047	Books	14047
A7409	3	6	1941	Documents	Letters In	E. A. Bennett, c/- Mrs Dewhurst, Ararat	Wishing to rejoin library		14047	Membership	14047
A7410	21	6	1944	Documents	Letters In	Kathleen Anderson (Mrs E. S. Anderson), Ercildowne, Burrumbeet	Enclosing subscription and a list of books		14047	Subscriptions	14047
A7411	24	6	1941	Documents	Letters In	E. A. Bennett, Ararat	Enclosing list of books		14047	Books	14047
A7412	11	8	1948	Documents	Letters In	R. C. Crompton, 32 Miller Grove, Kew E4	Sending fine for overdue books		14047	Accounts	14047
A7413	--	--	----	Documents	Tenders	Johns Waygoods	Estimated cost to supply and erect automatic lift - 1673 pounds		14047	Buildings	14047
A7414	4	5	1949	Documents	Letters In	V. Delahenty, Goulburn Av, Red Cliffs	Returning library books, asked not to send more as returning to Ballarat		14047	Books	14047
A7415	3	11	1948	Documents	Letters In	G. T. Dobson, Bank of New South Wales, Red Cliffs	Enquiring about membership, Freight charges		14047	Membership	14047
A7416	5	11	1948	Documents	Letters Out	To: G. T. Dobson, Bank of New South Wales, Red Cliffs	Replying to membership query, Freight charges only relate to return of books to Institute - average 1/8d for 4 books		14047	Membership	14047
A7417	13	11	1948	Documents	Letters Out	To: G. T. Dobson, Bank of New South Wales, Red Cliffs	Acknowledging membership fees and advising that five books sent		14047	Receipt	14047
A7418	11	11	1948	Documents	Letters In	G. T. Dobson, Bank of New South Wales, Red Cliffs	Enclosing cheque for membership, and selecting books		14047	Books	14047
A7419	11	12	1948	Documents	Letters Out	To Miss V. Delahenty, Goulburn Ave, Red Cliffs	Advising that copy of "Left Hand, Right Hand" had been sent		14047	Books	14047
A7420	2	5	1945	Documents	Letters In	Mary Day, Skipton	Requesting books be sent on train		14047	Books	14047
A7421	11	12	1948	Documents	Letters In	Miss V. Delahenty, Goulburn Ave, Red Cliffs	Requesting two copies of "Left Hand, Right Hand"		14047	Books	14047
A7422	16	5	1945	Documents	Letters In	Mary Day, Skipton	Requesting books be sent on train		14047	Books	14047
A7423				Documents	Letters In	Mary Day, Skipton	Requesting copy of Chesterton's "Man Who was Thursday" or more by author of National Velvet		14047	Books	14047
A7424				Documents	Letters In	Mary Day, Skipton	Requesting more books, particularly by Irish writers		14047	Books	14047
A7425	13	6	1944	Documents	Letters In	Mary Day, C/- Mrs Leyden, Lake Bolac	Returning books by Ansett's Bus and requesting more		14047	Books	14047
A7426	10	9	1947	Documents	Invoices	Miss E. Green, 108 Macarthur St, Ballarat	Requesting return of books borrowed 30 March 1946 - account attached		14047	Books	14047
A7427	1	5		Documents	Letters In	Daisy Hannah, Lamonde, Beaufort	Advising she will be in Ballarat shortly and will choose own books		14047	Books	14047
A7428	1	10	1946	Documents	Letters In	L. M. Greymer, 88 Pakington St, Kew	Apologising for overdue books and stating that it was thought they were sent to Ballarat Art School by mistake		14047	Books	14047
A7429	14	7		Documents	Letters In	Daisy Hannah, Laumonde, Beaufort	Advising books turned up today		14047	Books	14047
A7430				Documents	Letters In	Daisy Hannah, Beaufort Hospital	Advising she was in hospital with broken ankle and requesting extra books		14047	Books	14047
A7431	22	4	1946	Documents	Letters In	Mabel Dewhurst, Holy Trinity Vicarage, Ararat	Advising that she was shifting from Ararat to Camperdown and not to send books until she found out what the supply was like there		14047	Books	14047
A7432	22	4	1946	Documents	Letters In	M.R. Hatfield, Ararat	Advising not to send books as she will be home shortly		14047	Books	14047
A7433	21	8	1943	Documents	Letters In	M.R. Hatfield	Advising not to send books as she (?) will be home shortly		14047	Books	14047
A7434	13	06	-	Documents	Letters In	Daisy Hannah, Lamonde, Beaufort	Request for library books to be sent.		14047	Books	14047
A7435	21	07	-	Documents	Letters In	Daisy Hannah, Lamonde, Beaufort	Query account sent by BMI, believes already paid subscription for this year.		14047	Accounts	14047
A7436	2108	08	-	Documents	Letters In	Daisy Hanah, Bush Nursing Hospital, Beaufort	Returned library books last week and 1 shilling for extra books. Request for books to be sent asap, running out of reading material.		14047	Books	14047
A7437	26	08	-	Documents	Letters In	Daisy Hannah, Beaufort	Returned books last Saturday and no books yet returned. Enclosing 1 shilling for some extras to be sent by rail.		14047	Books	14047
A7438	27	09	-	Documents	Letters In	Daisy Hannah, Lamonde, Beaufort	Request for specific book titles, as listed, be sent by Saturday train or Mr Hannah will pick up next Tuesday.		14047	Books	14047
A7439	05	10	-	Documents	Letters In	Daisy Hannah, Lamonde, Beaufort	Request for books and noting that twice a book has been sent that she has just returned. Enclosing 1 shilling for four extra books to be sent later in the week.		14047	Books	14047
A7440	21	02	-	Documents	Letters In	Daisy Hannah, Lamonde, Beaufort	Request to forward returned books to Elsternwick Railway Station instead of Beaufort.		14047	Books	14047
A7441	15	03	1952	Documents	Letters In	Daisy Hannah, Lamonde, Beaufort	Enclosing money order for 2 pounds 7 shillings 6 pence for library subscription and enclosed account.		14047	Accounts	14047
A7442	19	03	1952	Documents	Letters Out	Mrs D. Hannah, Lamonde, Beaufort	Acknowledging letter of 15th inst and returning official receipt for subscription and railage on book parcels. Note, as previously advised, annual subscription rates from 1st Feb 1951 are 35 shillings, balance still due 7 shillings and 6 pence.		14047	Receipt	14047
A7443	23	06	1950	Documents	Letters In	J.E. Hatfield, S.S. 4057, Red Cliffs	Apology and returning mislaid book.		14047	Books	14047
A7444	28	01	1947	Documents	Letters In	Hibbins & Taylor, Wholesale Booksellers, Cromwell Buildings, (Third Floor) 366 Bourke Street, Melbourne.	Been able to ascertain the names of the two books their binder unable to repair. "Raiders of Spanish Peaks", "The Questing Trout". One book unable to trace.		14047	Book binding	14047
A7445	01	04	1947	Documents	Letters In	Robert H. Mozley, 69 Bond Street, Ballarat East.	Enquiry for Frank Clune's book on India and when available at BMI also his publication on his travels in the Northern Territory.		14047	Books	14047
A7446	-	-	-	Documents	Letters In	M.L. Rita	Going to Marys Mount, request for two books.		14047	Books	14047
A7447	19	04	1940	Documents	Letters In	John Brittain, Superintendant, Municipal Observatory, Mount Pleasant, City of Ballaarat	Letter to His Worship the Mayor & Councillors, City of Ballaarat. Notification of gift to the Observatory by A.O. Capell Esq., of a new 3 inch refracting telescope with optical accessories. Instrument previously donated to BMI but at request of donor and by mutual agreeement, gift revoked in favour of Municipal Observatory. Gift absolute and unconditional.		14047	Donations	14047
A7448	20	04	1940	Documents	Receipts	John Brittain, Superintendant, Municipal Observatory	Statement acknowledging receipt from the Ballaarat Mechanics' Institute of the A.O. Capell three inch field telescope with tripod and case in terms of the gift by Alfred Oscar Capell to the Ballarat Municipal Observatory.		14047	Donations	14047
A7449	13	07	1943	Documents	Letters In	Nance Montgomerie, Convent N.D. de Sion, Warragul	Query whether BMI received returned book, has not received any books since it was sent.		14047	Books	14047
A7450	16	09	1940	Books	Letters In	J. Murtagh, Loreto Convent, Marryatville, South Australia	enquiry for books written on Venice by Marion Crawford		14047	Books	14047
A7451	24	03	1944	Books	Letters In	Josie Murtagh, Loreto Convent, Marryatville	letter of thanks for book titled 'The Courtesan in Paradise' also forwarding postage		14047	Books	14047
A7452	15	07	1946	Documents	Receipts	Mrs. J. Menzies Miller, The Manse, Daylesford	aknowledging receipt postal note 1 pound 1/- being subscription 16/6d and postage 4/6d.		14047	Subscriptions	14047
A7453	10	07	1946	Documents	Letters In	J. Menzies Miller, The Manse, Daylesford	postal note for 1 pound subscription		14047	Subscriptions	14047
A7454	12	08		Documents	Letters In	V. Manley, Creswick North	requesting 6 books from list as marked		14047	Books	14047
A7455	10	09	1948	Books	Letters Out	Mrs. J. Menzies Miller, The Manse, Daylesford	advising of books forwarded by rail		14047	Books	14047
A7456	01	06		Documents	Letters In	Jessie M. Miller, The Manse, Daylesford	returning books and cancelling membership		14047	Membership	14047
A7457	28	01	1950	Documents	Letters In	V. Manley, Clunes Road, North Creswick	advising books kept longer than intended		14047	Books	14047
A7458	25	08	1949	Documents	Letters In	Miss V. Manley, Creswick North	requesting books as selected from list enclosed		14047	Books	14047
A7459				Documents	Letters In	Mrs. J. W Nicholls, Rokewood	requesting that if snap found which was left in book be returned in books sent out to Mrs. Dart		14047	Books	14047
A7460	14	02	1941	Documents	Letters In	Phyllis O'Keane, Bush Nursing Hospital, Willaura	enclosing halfyearly suscription		14047	Subscriptions	14047
A7461	17	07	1946	Documents	Letters In	J. McClelland, General Passenger and Freight Agent Office, Spencer Street, Melbourne	advising that original undertaking for free carriage on return journey for library books is still operative		14047	Quote/Tender	14047
A7462	09	09	1946	Books	Letters In	Jean Leddil, The Lorne Hotel, Lorne	advising of books returned		14047	Books	14047
A7463	30	04		Books	Letters In	E. M. Sutherland,	advising that only 1 book No. 26720 is currently held		14047	Books	14047
A7464				Documents	Letters In	S. Rattenbury, C/o K.Griffin, Tarnook P.O. via Benalla Vic.	requesting that Mr. Munday of Dereel be substituted as current subscriber as partnership dissolved.		14047	Subscriptions	14047
A7465	19	0	1957	Documents	Letters In	Miss M. F. Wilkinson Ben Nevis, via Ararat	advising change of address and enclosing postal note for 4/- membership renewal		14047	Membership	14047
A7466	25	09	1948	Documents	Letters In	I. Ward, 24 Turner Rd. Glen Huntley	advising date of return of seven books		14047	Books	14047
A7467	202	1951	1951	Documents	Letters In	Miss Elsie M. Dawson, 27 Beaconsfield Rd. Hawthorn East E.3.	returning book , advising of change of address and cancelling membership		14047	Membership	14047
A7468	31	03	1947	Documents	Letters In	S. Rattenburg, Dereel via Ballarat	advising return of books and requesting further books be delivered to partner Mr. Munday at Ballarat Base Hospital		14047	Books	14047
A7469	31	03		Books	Letters In	E. M. Sutherland (Mrs.Alec. Sutherland) formerly of Narmbool Elaine now C/o Mrs. H. K. Broadbent, Meredith	request for extra books and notification of additional charge		14047	Books	14047
A7470	01	04	1948	Documents	Invoices	Mrs. E. M. Sutherland, C/- Mrs. H. Broadbent, Meredith	advising of allowance of 8 books at rate of 30/- per half year or 54/- per annum and request for payment of adjustment in subscription of 14/6d. exclusing of freight.		14047	Books	14047
A7471				Documents	Letters In	E. M. Sutherland, C/0 Mrs. H. K.Broadbent, Meredith	advising that subscription not be altered and enclosing carriage fee.		14047	Accounts	14047
A7472	16	04	1947	Books	Letters In	James Saxon, C/o Ansett Motors, Hamilton	request to forward 3 books		14047	Books	14047
A7473	05	10	1946	Books	Letters Out	Mrs. J . G. Todd, Meredith	acknowledging receipt of 1 pound 13/2d. and advising charges and conditions for return of books		14047	Receipt	14047
A7474	02	07		Books	Letters In	Mrs. Lorraine Todd, Durdid Warren, Meredith Victoria	offering to pay cost of book binding on books forwarded by rail.		14047	Book binding	14047
A7475	17	09	1942	Books	Letters In	A. Thorn, Church Hill, Creswick	enclosing list of books to be attached to card for future reference.		14047	Books	14047
A7476				Books	Letters In	Helen R. Tyler, Buninyong	enclosing list of books preferred.		14047	Books	14047
A7477	06	04	1948	Books	Letters In	F. L. Schultz, 6 Gardinia St. Horsham	apologizing for late return of book No. 15112		14047	Books	14047
A7478				Books	Letters In	Bert Sectrine, 17a Raglan St. Nth., Ballarat	replying to card of 2nd June and advising that books mentioned were returned.		14047	Books	14047
A7479	16	03	1941	Books	Letters In	W. H. Thos. Rees, 29 Upper Skene St., Newtown, Geelong.	replying to letter dated 11.3.41 and advising that no books belonging to Library found.		14047	Books	14047
A7480	11	06		Books	Letters In	Mrs. Lorraie Todd,	advising that 2 books as titled were returned by rail.		14047	Books	14047
A7481	07	10	1947	Books	Letters Out	Ms. T. Watt, 4 Hopetoun St., Ballarat	advising that books were returned but subscription of 1 pound 8/6 overdue.		14047	Accounts	14047
A7482	06	01	1944	Documents	Letters In	Martha Wilson, Beaufort	advising of absence from Ballarat and non renewal of membership for several months.		14047	Subscriptions	14047
A7483	21	02	1952	Documents	Letters Out	Miss M. F. Wilkinson, Ben Nevis, via Ararat.	ackowleging receipt 4/- postal note and enclosing list of new books and requirements for sending by rail		14047	Receipt	14047
A7484	30	4		Documents	Letters In	Phyllis O'Keane	Requesting books not be forwarded as she will pick them up.		14047	Books	14047
A7485	01	11	1948	Documents	Letters In	Miss V. Delahenty, Red Cliffs	regarding book s- Ancient Classics for English Readers ed. Rev H. Lucas Collins M. A. and Herodotus by George Swayne		14047	Books	14047
A7486	30	4		Documents	Letters In	W. Pike, Creswick	Advising he does not wish to renew		14047	Membership	14047
A7487	1	6	1943	Documents	Letters In	Kathleen (Mrs E. S.) Anderson, Ercildoune	Enquiring about cost of subscription, and advising that references could be obtained from Mr Alkan Crawford of Crawford Dowling or Lady Currie		14047	Subscriptions	14047
A7488				Documents	Notes	Unaddressed & unsigned note attached to two pages of book list - one handwritten	Requesting references for bee keeping for the amateur		14047	Books	14047
A7489	15	1	1936	Documents	Letters In	Ballarat Electricity Supply & Tramways Employees Social Club , Wendouree Parade	Applying, on behalf of club, for use of two to three billiard tables for tournements between Bendigo, Ballarat and Geelong branches of union		14047	Donations	14047
A7490	30	4	1923	Documents	Statements	Billiard Room - Estimated revenue for 1923 - 2 copies	Includes details of billiards membership numbers, games played and costs		14047	Accounts	14047
A7491	30	4	1923	Documents	Notes	Charges for Billiards	also includes snooker costs and comparisons with Old Colonists and YMCA		14047	Accounts	14047
A7492				Documents	Tenders	Johns Waygood	Estimated cost to supply and erect automitic lift and annual charges		14047	Buildings	14047
A7493	21	6	1955	Documents	Letters In	Wm Dawson & Sons Ltd Cannon House, Macklin St, London	Advising couldn' t cancel Harpers Bazaar , as requested, as no subscription for this publication, however cancelled Harpers Magazine. Asking for confirmation		14047	Books	14047
A7494	07	05	1954	Documents	Letters In	Harriet Gracie Spence, 15 Collings St, Balmoral, Brisbane,	Enquiring about a photo of John, Ellen & Katherine featured in Debrett's of 1908 or early in the 19th century. Harriet believes it is her grandmother's family, who came to Australia 100 years ago. Her grandmother's name was Eileen Talbot. Enclosed one pound for expenses.		14047	Library	14047
A7495	12	04	1954	Documents	Letters In	G.N. Williams, Manager, Britannia Pictures Pty Ltd, Sturt Street, Ballarat	Advising BMI Committee that they are hopeful of commencing rebuilding scheme shortly. Due to changing conditions in industry i.e. Wide Screen Systems, have been considering a larger outlay of monies in bring this Theatre up to the high standard of parent company. Will advise of decision and thanking BMI Committee for help given at all times.		14047	Britannia	14047
A7496	19	02	1954	Documents	Tenders	R.A. Hudson, Electrical Contractors, 29 Victoria Street, Ballarat	Advise that after inspection of BMI building, the permanent wiring for Floodlighting has been utilized for other purposes. Cost of installation of temporary wiring 15 pounds, but due to condition of coping, painting and general appearance would advise further consideration of the matter.		14047	Britannia	14047
A7497	12	10	1958	Documents	Letters In	Phillip Absom, The State Savings Bank of Victoria, Northcote South	Advising that no longer living in Ballarat and will not be renewing subscription.		14047	Membership	14047
A7498	31	03	1958	Documents	Letters In	Mr. G.T. Dobson, Bank of New South Wales, Haniva, Victoria	Request for confirmation that BMI received books returned two weeks ago, not yet received next parcel.		14047	Books	14047
A7499	07	05	1958	Documents	Letters In	Mrs Tiley, Raglan	Apology that Laurence could not deliver wood due to illness, but will bring the wood on Wednesday, 14th.		14047	Fixtures & Fittings	14047
A7500	30	06	1958	Documents	Letters In	V.E. Burns, Secretary, The Caledonian ( No.2) Co-operative Housing Society Limited, 46 William Street, Melbourne	Request to book a room for meeting of the Society on Tuesday the 15 July at 7.15 pm.		14047	Room booking	14047
A7501	04	07	1958	Documents	Letters In	V.E. Burns, Secretary, The Caledonian (No.2) Co-operative Housing Society Limited, 46 William Street, Melbourne	Thank you for room booking on Tuesday 15th July.		14047	Room booking	14047
A7502	-	-	-	Documents	Letters In	Forward Library Supply Ply Ltd., 98 Elizabeth Street, Melboune C.1.	Circular letter advising intention to publish regular lists of English and Australian books due for publication. Enclosing list for pre-ordering.		14047	Books	14047
A7503	02	04	1958	Documents	Letters In	Cuthbert Morrow Must & Shaw, Barristers and Solicitors, Ballarat	Acknowledging Receipt from Secretary of BMI of Tenancy Agreement The Ballaarat Mechanics Institute with Claude Johansen - D.B.26/225.		14047	Office Rentals	14047
A7504	24	02	1958	Documents	Invoices	Mrs J. Thomas	Account for subscription to 10.6.1958: 18 shillings. Apology for not rejoining library.		14047	Accounts	14047
A7505	-	-	-	Documents	Letters In	Mrs Poss	Notification that only joined library for one quarter and paid in advance.		14047	Membership	14047
A7506	06	12	1957	Documents	Letters In	A.E. Johnstone, Directory Manager, Sands & McDougall Pty Ltd., 357 Spencer Street, Melbourne C.1.	Advising that the 1958 issue of the Directory of Victoria will be available January next. Issue will have 60,000 alterations and additions due to large increase in house building in Melbourne suburbs and provincial towns. Price 9 pounds 15 shillings.		14047	Library	14047
A7507	18	11	1957	Documents	Letters In	Doepel, Lilley & Taylor Commercial Union Assurance Co Ltd., Corner Sturt & Lydiard Streets, Ballarat	Requesting payment of excess premium of Worker's Compensation Policy No. 3V72662: 3 pounds, 17 shillings 8 pence.		14047	Accounts	14047
A7508	03	01	1958	Documents	Letters In	Postmaster-General's Department, General Post Office, Melbourne C.1.	Advising of adjustment to phone account covering increased rental that will be made from 1st February 1958. BMI service now classified Business. Explanation of services provided, telephone regulations and reasons for increased rental.		14047	Accounts	14047
A7509	24	12	1957	Documents	Letters In	A.O. McGregor, Hon. Sec., The Ballarat Gladiolus Society, 203 Victoria Street, Ballarat.	Advising no longer require room for monthly meeting.		14047	Room booking	14047
A7510	16	12	1957	Documents	Letters In	E. Cummins, 319 Ragland Street, Ballarat	Apology cannot attend meeting tonight have to present prize at speech night.		14047	Meetings	14047
A7511	-	-	-	Documents	Letters In	R. Gordon, Spring Hill, Willaura	Returning book omitted to send with previous parcel.		14047	Books	14047
A7512	28	10	1957	Documents	Letters In	Mr. G.T. Dobson, Bank of New South Wales, Haniva, Victoria	Enquiry re library membership.		14047	Membership	14047
A7513	31	10	1957	Documents	Letters In	Mr. G.T. Dobson, Bank of New South Wales, Haniva, Victoria	Thank you for reply and enclosing cheque for 1 pounds 15 shillings for subscription and indicating type of books he prefers.		14047	Membership	14047
A7514	-	-	-	Documents	Notes	F. Nolan, 207 Mill Street	Reminder note to Book Room 1st Monday each month from August for D.L.P. North Branch.		14047	Room booking	14047
A7515	-	05	1957	Documents	Notices	The Victorian Authorised Newsagents' Association 37-39 Queen's Parade, Clifton Hill, N.8.	Printed Notice advising of Increase in Delivery Fee for Newspapers.		14047	Library	14047
A7516	09	10	1957	Documents	Letters In	W. M. Cuthbertson, Public Accountant, Trustee Chambers, Lydiard Street North, Ballarat.(Private address - 121 Burnbank Street, Ballarat).	Tendering resignation of library membership.		14047	Membership	14047
A7517	12	03	1957	Documents	Letters In	Thornton-Richards & Co., 44 Sturt Street, Ballarat	Advising of photocopying facilities available and charges.		14047	Library	14047
A7518	05	04	1957	Documents	Letters In	S.A.C. Williams, Real Estate, Business & Insurance Agent, Plaza Buildings, 22 Camp Street, Ballarat	Enclosing cheque for 1 pound 15 shillings. Request close membership as from July.		14047	Membership	14047
A7519	--	--	----	Documents	Letters In	???	Torn segment of a letter relating to the sale of tickets ( for the Art Union??), commenting on the heavy demand for them.		14047	Art Union	14047
A7520	--	10	1922	Documents	Balance sheet	Ballaarat Mechanics' Institute	Statement of Receipts and Payments for the month of August and Estimated Statement of Receipts and Expentiture of Billiard Room for twelve months.		14047	Accounts	14047
A7521	13	10	1971	Documents	Letters In	Chief Secretary's Office, Old Treasury Building, Spring Street, Melbourne	Encloses a new Theatre Licence for twelve months from 24 October, 1971.		14047	Theatre Licence	14047
A7522	24	10	1971	Documents	Licence	R. J. Hamer, Chief Secretary, Melbourne	Official Licence under the Theatres Act 1958.		14047	Theatre Licence	14047
A7523	04	05	1972	Documents	Letters In	G. C. Thomas, The National Bank, Ballarat, Sturt & Doveton Streets	List of A.C.T. Bonds held on behalf of the Institute - total value: $9,700.		14047	Accounts	14047
A7524	21	07	1979	Documents	Invoices	Sun Alliance Insurance Limited, 119 Windermere St, Ballarat	Renewal Invoice/certificate for Public Liability Property insurance.		14047	Insurance	14047
A7525	27	09	1979	Documents	Letters In	Doepel, Lilley & Taylor, 44 Armstrong Street South, Ballarat	Cover letter accompanying policy for Plate Glass from Commercial Union.		14047	Insurance	14047
A7526	08	08	1979	Documents	Statements	Commercial Union Assurance Company	Plate Glass Policy. Formal statement, including specific details for the BMI		14047	Insurance	14047
A7527	26	11	1965	Documents	Letters In	Cuthbert, Morrow, Must & Shaw, Ballarat	Cover letter accompanying Lease to M. A. Butler & Ors.		14047	Office Rentals	14047
A7528	20	05	1965	Documents	Agreements	Ballaarat Mechanics' Institute	Tenancy Agreement with Mrs. M. A. Butler & Ors. ( Stanley Francis Butler, Mary Agnes Venville. The business of milk bar, fruiterer and confectioner and mixed business.		14047	Office Rentals	14047
A7529	14	11	1961	Documents	Certificates	Atlas Assurance Company Limited, 406 Collins Street, Melbourne	Certificate for insurance of property for 18,000 pounds. The premium - 31 pounds five shillings.		14047	Insurance	14047
A7530	14	11	1961	Documents	Statements	Atlas Assurance Company,406 Collins Street, Melbourne	Schedule attached to and forming part of property policy.		14047	Insurance	14047
A7531	10	05	1967	Documents	Certificate	Commonwealth Government Registry of Inscribed Stock, Melbourne	Stock Certificate for Commonwealth Government Inscribed Stock for the total of $400 at 4.500%.		14047	Accounts	14047
A7532	25	11	1970	Documents	Letters In	Chief Secretary's Office, Gov. of Victoria, Old Treasury Building, Spring Street, Melbourne	Cover letter for a new licence under the Theatres Act		14047	Theatre Licence	14047
A7533	24	10	1970	Documents	Licence	Arthur Rylah, Chief Secretary, Gov. of Victoria, Melbourne	Renewed licence under the Theatres Act, 1958		14047	Theatre Licence	14047
A7534	22	05	1970	Documents	Inventories	Ballaarat Mechanics' Institute	List of investments as at 22nd May 1970. Mortgagors named Cantwell and Richards		14047	Accounts	14047
A7535	25	06	1959	Documents	Letters In	Cuthbert, Morrow, Must & Shaw, Ballarat	Cover letter for the Tenancy Agreement with I. Castrisos & Anor.		14047	Office Rentals	14047
A7536	25	06	1959	Documents	Receipts	Cuthbert, Morrow, Must & Shaw	Receipt for Tenancy Agreement with Irene Castrisos and George Kikos		14047	Office Rentals	14047
A7537	14	03	1957	Documents	Letters In	C.P.S.C.A. [No.1] Co-operative Housing Society Limited, 46 William Street, Melbourne. C.1.	letter asking for a room to be booked for a meeting on Tuesday April, 2.		14047	Room booking	14047
A7538	20	03	1957	Documents	Letters In	C.P.S.C.A. [No.1] Co-operative Housing Society Limited, 46 William Street, Melbourne. C.1.	letter confirming room booking for Tuesday, April 2nd.		14047	Room booking	14047
A7539	10	04	1957	Documents	Letters In	C.P.S.C.A. [No.1] Co-operative Housing Society Limited, 46 William Street, Melbourne. C.1.	letter enclosing 10 shillings fee for hall booking on Wednesday, 24th April.		14047	Room booking	14047
A7540	15	10	1957	Documents	Invoices	Wm. Dawson & Sons Ltd., Cannon House, Macklin Street, London, W.C.2.	Invoice 4/R00288 for one pound 16 shillings.		14047	Accounts	14047
A7541	15	10	1957	Documents	Invoices	Wm. Dawson & Sons Ltd., Cannon House, Macklin Street, London, W.C.2.	Invoice 4/R00287 for 2 pounds 5 shillings.		14047	Accounts	14047
A7542	15	10	1957	Documents	Invoices	Wm. Dawson & Sons Ltd., Cannon House, Macklin Street, London, W.C.2.	Invoice 4/R00286 for 1 pound 16 shillings.		14047	Accounts	14047
A7543	15	10	1957	Documents	Invoices	Wm. Dawson & Sons Ltd., Cannon House, Macklin Street, London, W.C.2.	Invoice 4/R00285 for 1 pound 12 shillings.		14047	Accounts	14047
A7544	15	10	1957	Documents	Invoices	Wm. Dawson & Sons Ltd., Cannon House, Macklin Street, London, W.C.2.	Invoice 4/R00284 for 2 pounds 3 shillings		14047	Accounts	14047
A7545	15	10	1957	Documents	Invoices	Wm. Dawson & Sons Ltd., Cannon House, Macklin Street, London, W.C.2.	Invoice 4/R00283 for 4 pounds		14047	Accounts	14047
A7546	29	10	1971	Documents	Certificates	The South British Insurance Company Ltd.	Plate Glass Policy No. 65/14786.		14047	Insurance	14047
A7547	09	08	1971	Documents	Certificates	The South British Insurance Company Limited.	Fire Policy No. 65/110112.		14047	Insurance	14047
A7548			1971	Documents	Statements	Land Tax Office, 179 Queen Street, Melbourne. Vic. 3000	Statement of Lands Comprised in Assessment File No. C.113063.		14047	Accounts	14047
A7549			1971	Documents	Pamphlets (Brochures)	Land Tax Office, 179 Queen Street, Melbourne, 3000	Pamphlet Land Tax Act, 1958		14047	Accounts	14047
A7550			1956	Documents	Certificate	The National Mutual Life Association of Australasia Limited.	Bonus Certificate 1956 Policy No. 332SG1. Life assured H.W. Dawe		14047	Insurance	14047
A7551			1956	Documents	Certificate	The National Mutual Life Association of Australasia Limited.	Bonus Certificate 1956 Policy No. S41044. Life assured H.W. Dawe		14047	Insurance	14047
A7552	05	10	1972	Documents	Letters In	Chief Secretary's Office, Old Treasury Building, Spring Street, Melbourne, 3000	Theatre Act , 1958 Licence for the BMI for the period from 24th October, 1972 for 12 months, and covering letter.		14047	Theatre Licence	14047
A7553			1957	Documents	Certificate	The National Mutual Life Association of Australasia Limited.	Bonus Certificate 1957 Policy No. 332SG1. Life assured H.W. Dawe		14047	Insurance	14047
A7554			1957	Documents	Certificate	The National Mutual Life Association of Australasia Limited.	Bonus Certificate 1957 Policy No. S41044. Life assured H.W. Dawe		14047	Insurance	14047
A7555		04	1958	Documents	Letters In	The National Mutual Life Association of Australasia limited, 395 Collins Street, Melbourne.	letter enclosing 1957 Bonus Certificates for Policy No. S41044 & 332SG1.		14047	Insurance	14047
A7556	22	11	1963	Documents	Letters In	Chief Secretary's Office, Old Treasury Building, Melbourne, C.1.	covering letter and a licence under the Theatres Act, 1958 for the BMI for the 12 months from the 15th November, 1963.		14047	Theatre Licence	14047
A7557	09	11	1960	Documents	Letters Out	The Under Secretary, Chief Secretary's Office, State of Victoria, Melbourne.	letter applying for renewal of Licence.		14047	Theatre Licence	14047
A7558	11	11	1960	Documents	Letters In	Chief Secretary's Office, Old Treasury Building, Melbourne, C.1.	covering letter and Licence under the Theatres Act, 1958 for the 12 month period from the 15th November, 1960.		14047	Theatre Licence	14047
A7559	09	11	1962	Documents	Licence	Chief Secretary, Gov. of Victoria	Theatre Act 1958. Theatre Licence dated the 9th November, 1962.		14047	Theatre Licence	14047
A7560	03	10	1969	Documents	Letters In	Doepel, Lilley & Taylor - Agents for, Commercial Union Assurance Company of Australia Limited.	covering letter enclosing Policy No. C123V3900557 due 8/8.		14047	Letters In	14047
A7561	08	08	1970	Documents	Certificate	Commercial Union Assurance Company of Australia Limited.	Plate Glass Policy No. C13V 3900557		14047	Insurance	14047
A7562	09	08	1950	Documents	Certificates	Western Australian Insurance Company Limited., 45 St. Georges Terrace, Perth.	Fire Policy No. F121070		14047	Insurance	14047
A7563	04	04	1956	Documents	Invoices	J. Ewins & Sons Pty Ltd., Booksellers & Stationers, 111 Sturt Street, Ballarat	Accounts listing books with prices 'ON APPROVAL'. Fifteen accounts dated from 04/04/1956 to 06/06/1956.		14047	Books	14047
A7564	02	03	1955	Documents	Letters In	Encyclopaedic Publications Pty Ltd., 1st Floor De Luxe House, 267 Elizabeth Street, Sydney, N.S.W.	Inviting subscription to Encyclopaedia Britannica Year Book.		14047	Books	14047
A7565	-	-	-	Documents	Inventories	Ballaarat Mechanics' Institute	Four separate lists headed: Newspapers & Weekly Journals. Australian Periodicals. English Periodicals. Amercial Periodicals. Details include - Title, Yearly Cost, Published.		14047	Library	14047
A7566	01	10	1988	Documents	Agreements	Ballarat Lyric Theatre Incorporated, PO Box 131E, Ballarat East 3350.	Schedule containing terms of lease by Ballarat Lyric Theatre of the Vegas Theatre, Mechanics Institute.		14047	Britannia lease	14047
A7567	06	0509	1979	Documents	Letters In	Doepel, Lilley & Taylor, Insurance Agents, 44 Armstrong Street South, Ballarat 3350.	Letter enclosing Plate Glass insurance policy covering doors, windows and showcases. Commercial Union Assurance Co. of Australia Pty., Policy No. C13K5900662.		14047	Insurance	14047
A7568	05	12	1951	Documents	Certificate	Commercial Union Assurance Company Limited, 411 Collins Street, Melbourne	Plate Glass Insurance Policy No. M13/92571.		14047	Insurance	14047
A7569	23	08	1983	Documents	Letters In	Morrow & Morrow, 5 Dawson Street South, Ballarat	Enclose copy of agreement concerning the heating and air conditioner plant in the Vegas Theatre, which has been sealed by Village Drive-In.		14047	Britannia	14047
A7570	15	08	1983	Documents	Agreements	Ballaarat Mechanics' Institute	Agreement between BMI and Village Drive-In concerning the heating and air conditioning unit in the Vegas Theatre.		14047	Buildings	14047
A7571	02	05	1963	Documents	Letters Out	Robur Tea Company, 28 Clarendon St, South Melbourne	Letter concerning the painted advertisement on the Eastern wall. As the advertisement is no longer needed, it is the responsibility of the renter to re-paint the wall with "two coats of good quality oil paint." This needs to be seen to.		14047	Wall advertising	14047
A7572	25	06	1958	Documents	Agreements	Ballaarat Mechanics' Institute	Agreement with the Robur Tea Company to place a painted sign on the eastern wall for three years at a rental of ten pounds per year.		14047	Wall advertising	14047
A7573	07	01	1963	Documents	Letters In	Cuthbert, Morrow, Must & Shaw, Ballarat	Enclose a cheque for 52 pounds 10/- as half year's interest on loan to Allison.		14047	Accounts	14047
A7574	17	12	1963	Documents	Letters In	Cuthbert, Morrow, Must & Shaw, Ballarat	Enclose cheque for interest due from loans to R. A. Allison and E. M. Smith & G. A. Russell.		14047	Accounts	14047
A7575	19	04	1985	Documents	Letters In	Doepel, Lilley & Taylor, 44 Armstrong St, Sth, Ballarat	Encloses copy of letter from the Victoria League, complaining about security of their clubrooms.		14047	Room booking	14047
A7576	25	03	1985	Documents	Letters In	Frank Rogers, Treasurer, Victoria League	Letter of complaint regarding security of the rooms occupied by the Victoria League.		14047	Room booking	14047
A7577	20	05	1955	Documents	Letters In	C. E. Ewart, Bannockburn Mechanics' Institute	A member of committee will call to make a selection of books.		14047	Books	14047
A7578	04	01	1955	Documents	Letters In	Margaret Harvey, 9 Rupert Avenue, New Town, Hobart	Notice to discontinue subscription as she is now living in Hobart.		14047	Membership	14047
A7579	07	01	1955	Documents	Letters In	Cuthbert, Morrow, Must & Shaw, Ballarat	Enclose fifteen shillings in payment of account relating to the estate of Margaret M. Wheeler deceased.		14047	Accounts	14047
A7580	08	01	1955	Documents	Letters In	Mrs Joy W. May, "Albion", Vite Vite Nth	Will not renew subscription		14047	Membership	14047
A7581	09	10	1954	Documents	Letters In	Miss M. F. Wilkinson, Ben Nevis, via Ararat	Encloses 15/- to renew subscription		14047	Membership	14047
A7582	01	06	1954	Documents	Letters In	Esther McLenehan, 213 Lyons Street North, Ballarat	Appreciates the offer of part-time work at the library, but is unable to accept. Recommends her friend, Miss Brazil.		14047	Library	14047
A7583	--	--	195-	Documents	Letters In	L. McArdle	A note slipped into a book, alerting Mr Dawe that a new teacher at Ballarat College, Mr Stevens, who is studying for his M.A. would like to borrow this book.		14047	Books	14047
A7584	28	03	1957	Documents	Letters In	Rev. Francis C. Dixon	Thanks for discovering "Balfour". Has switched essay topic and encloses new reading list of ten books		14047	Books	14047
A7585	26	10	1949	Documents	Letters In	Ernest Buchanan, "The Manse", Carisbrook	Payment for secondhand books and thanks for selection.		14047	Books	14047
A7586	15	07	1983	Documents	Cards	Director-General, Ministry of Employment and Training, 80 Collins Street, Melbourne	Acknowledgement of letter received.		14047	Committees	14047
A7587	18	03	1937	Documents	Certificates	Commercial Union Assurance Company Limited, 409 Collins Street, Melbourne	Certificate for Fire Policy No 15141621		14047	Insurance	14047
A7588	18	03	1940	Documents	Certificates	Commercial Union Assurance Company Limited, 409 Collins Street, Melbourne	Certificate for Fire Policy No 15217762		14047	Insurance	14047
A7589	18	10	1988	Documents	Letters In	Dobson Morrow, Barristers & Solicitors, 5 Dawson Street South, Ballarat.	letter enclosing a stamped copy of the sub-lease for the Ballarat Lyric Theatre.		14047	Hall booking	14047
A7590	07	11	1968	Documents	Letters In	Chief Secretary's Office, Government of Victoria, Spring Street, Melbourne. C.1.	letter enclosing Licence under the Theatres Act, 1958 for the BMI.		14047	Theatre Licence	14047
A7591	27	01	1965	Documents	Leases	Cuthbert Morrow Must & Shaw	Formal Lease of Hall and Rooms in the BMI building, to Mr. R.N. Papps.		14047	Hall booking	14047
A7592	10	11	1967	Documents	Letters In	Chief Secretary's Office, Government of Victoria, Spring Street, Melbourne. C.1.	letter enclosing Licence under the Theatres Act, 1958 for the BMI.		14047	Theatre Licence	14047
A7593			1971	Documents	Notice	City of Ballaarat	Assessment Notice No. 15,633 for $608.00 being Notice of Valuation, General Rate, Sanitary and/or Garbage Charge for 1971/72.		14047	Accounts	14047
A7594	14	12	1981	Documents	Letters In	K.R. Travers, Secretary, Village Drive-In Theatre, 11 Grenville Street North, Ballarat.	letter confirming full responsibility for all equipment left at BMI if such is damaged by fire, theft or vandals and, we will remove all such equipment no later than 30th June, 1982 re Vegas Theatre.		14047	Britannia	14047
A7595	12	10	1973	Documents	Letters In	Chief Secretary's Office, Government of Victoria, Old Treasury Building, Spring Street, Melbourne. 3000	letter enclosing Licence under the Theatres Act, 1958 for the period of twelve months from the 25th October, 1973.		14047	Theatre Licence	14047
A7596			1971	Documents	Notice	City of Ballaarat	Assessment No. 15,627 Notice of Valuation for $99.00 for Shop, 121 Sturt Street.		14047	Accounts	14047
A7597			1971	Documents	Notice	City of Ballaarat	Assessment No. 15,626 for $528.00 Notice of Valuation for Theatre & Rooms etc. 115-9 Sturt Street.		14047	Accounts	14047
A7598			1971	Documents	Notice	City of Ballaarat	Assessment No. 15,625 for $99.00 being Notice of Valuation for Shop at 113 Sturt Street.		14047	Accounts	14047
A7599	26	11	1969	Documents	Letters In	Constance E. Blomeley, 55 Eyre Street, Ballarat.	letter enclosing "With Sincere Thanks" card and letter expressing the kind sentiments of the BMI Board in the passing of her dear father Mr. W.F.K. Dunstan		14047	Committees	14047
A7600	15	10	1968	Documents	Leases	Cuthbert, Morrow, Must & Shaw, Barristers & Solicitiors, 102 Lydiard Street South, Ballarat.	Re: Lease to A.K. Long - this has now being stamped and enclose the BMI's copy.		14047	Office Rentals	14047
A7601	17	11	1946	Documents	Agreements	Commercial Union Assurance Company Limited, 411 Collins Street, Melbourne, C.1.	Employers' Indemnity Policy No. M3/72662 for the period 17th November, 1946 to the 17th November, 1947.		14047	Insurance	14047
A7602			1965	Documents	Letters In	Commercial Union Australia Group of Insurance Companies, 422 Collins Street, Melbourne, C.1.	letter enclosing summary of the principal amendments to Workers' Compensation Insurance.		14047	Insurance	14047
A7603	23	11	1966	Books	Letters In	Doepel, Lilley & Taylor, 2 Lydiard Street South, Ballarat.	Plate Glass Policy No. C13V.108948 issued by Commercial Union Assurance Company of Australia Ltd. has now being endorsed noting inclusion of one showcase 66"x36" with additional premium and stamp duty of $2.32.		14047	Insurance	14047
A7604	30	09	1955	Documents	Certificate	The National Mutual Life Association of Australasia Limited	Bonus Certificate No. S41044 for H.W. Dawe		14047	Insurance	14047
A7605	30	09	1955	Documents	Certificate	The National Mutual Life Association of Australasia Limited	Bonus Certiciate 3328G1 for H.W. Dawe		14047	Insurance	14047
A7606		04	1956	Documents	Letters In	The National Mutual life Association of Australasia Limited, 395 Collins Street, Melbourne.	letter enclosing 1955 Bonus Certificates for S41044 & 332861.		14047	Insurance	14047
A7607	25	09	1964	Documents	Agreements	BMI to F.T. Davies & Sons Pty. Ltd. of 47 Eureka Street, Ballarat	Agreement to allow further exhibit of the Claude Neon Electric Sign advertising "Davies Bread" on the parapet of the eastern side wall for a term of 2 years from 1st September, 1964 at a rental of 10 pounds p.a.		14047	Advertisement	14047
A7608	01	03	1974	Documents	Pamphlets (Brochures)	The Australia Government, Canberra	Notice to Holders of Special Bonds Series N maturing on 1st March, 1974.		14047	Accounts	14047
A7609	06	02	1974	Documents	Notices	Commonwealth Government	Conversion Loan Application Special Series N for conversion of $2,000.00		14047	Accounts	14047
A7610	23	09	1954	Documents	Letters In	Nevett, Nevett & Glenn, Barristers & Solicitors, 205 Dana Street, Ballarat.	letter enclosing cheque for one pound fifteen shillings being amount owing by S.C. Stone [dec] to the BMI.		14047	Accounts	14047
A7611	10	10	1939	Documents	Certificate	Atlas Assurance Co. Ltd., 92 Cheapside, London	Certificate for Insurance for 2 Entrance Plate Glass Doors		14047	Insurance	14047
A7612	10	11	1975	Documents	Agreements	Morrow & Morrow Solicitors, Ballarat	Tenancy Agreement between Ballarat Mechanics Institute Inc. and Mr. I.S. Wright for property 113 Sturt Street Ballarat		14047	Office Rentals	14047
A7613			1955	Documents	Pamphlets (Brochures)	National Mutual Life Association of Australasia Ltd., 395 Collins Streeet, Melbourne.	allotment of Bonus for 1955		14047	Insurance	14047
A7614	26	03	1976	Documents	Leases	Morrow & Morrow, Solicitors, PO Box 347, Ballarat	enclosing copy Lease between Village Drive In (Ballarat) Pty. Ltd. and Mechanaics Institute		14047	Britannia lease	14047
A7615	10	11	1975	Documents	Leases	Morrow & Morrow, Solicitors, Ballarat	forwarding Tenancy Agreement between The Ballarat Mechanics Institute Inc. and Village Drive-In (Ballarat) Pty. Ltd.,		14047	Agreement	14047
A7616		04	1957	Documents	Letters In	The National Mutual Life Association of Australasia Ltd., 395 Collins Street, Melbourne.	advising that 1956 Bonus Certificates have been forwarded and cancelling previously held certificates.		14047	Insurance	14047
A7617		04	1954	Documents	Certificate	Nation Mutual Life Association of Australasia Ltd., 395 Collins St., Melbourne.	forwarding Bonus Certificates covering policies No. S 41044 and 332861 for H. W. Dawe		14047	Insurance	14047
A7618	06	06	1970	Documents	Receipts	Mr. Flecknoe, Courier Office, Ballarat.	acknowledging receipt of Courier File - July - December 1870.		14047	Library	14047
A7619	18	08	1930	Documents	Agreements	Fred T. Davies, 47 Eureka Street, Ballarat East.	Agreement to erect electric sign for Davies Bread with endorsement for receipt of 17 pounds and setting out details of conditions		14047	Advertisement	14047
A7620	20	09	1940	Documents	Agreements	Mr. Fred. Davies, 47 Eureka Street, Ballarat East	extension of Agreement for period of 2 years		14047	Advertisement	14047
A7621	18	07	1930	Documents	Letters In	Fred T. Davies, Baker & Pastry Cook, 47 Eureka Street, Ballarat	request for erection of sign		14047	Advertisement	14047
A7622	18	07	1930	Documents	Letters In	Claude Neon Lights, Dorcas Street, South Melbourne.	forwarding sketch of proposed sign for Mr.F. Davies		14047	Advertisement	14047
A7623	14	08	1930	Documents	Letters Out	Mr. F. T. Davies, 47 Eureka Street, Ballarat East	submitting agreement for erection of neon sign.		14047	Advertisement	14047
A7624	01	04	1937	Documents	Agreements	Lewis & Skinner, 224 -226 Grant Street, South Melbourne.	Agreement to retain and maintain a painted sign (Robur Tea) on eastern wall for period of 3 years.		14047	Wall advertising	14047
A7625	15	03	1986	Documents	Letters In	WorkCare, 436 Lonsdale Street, Melbourne.	acknowledging registration for Ballarat Mechanics Institute as employer for workcare with Accident Compensation Commission - Employer No. 2086624		14047	Insurance	14047
A7626				Documents	Letters In	Accident CompensationCommission, GPO BNox 5143AA, Melbourne	declaration of Leviable remuneration on 1 full time and 2 part time employees.		14047	Insurance	14047
A7627	12	06	1984	Documents	Letters In	Mrs. Joy Trevenan, 5 Illawong Drive, Mt. Gambier, South Australia.	request information on research of family history.		14047	Library	14047
A7628		07	1986	Documents	Letters In	WorkCare, 350 Latrobe Street, Melbourne, 3000	request for Annual Adjustment Returns.together with pamphlets.		14047	Insurance	14047
A7629	17	10	1988	Documents	Letters In	Matthew Flood, 25 Dover St. Wendouree, Trent Bandel Smith, 141 Ryan St. Ballarat East, Cindy Sweeney, 8 Barina Court Delacombe	Resumes for position of Library Assistant together with list of Duties as set out by Institute.		14047	Staff	14047
A7630	13	08	1987	Documents	Letters In	Miss Elena Samarin, 106 Clyde Street, Ballarat.	requesting full or part time library position		14047	Staff	14047
A7631	31	08	1987	Documents	Letters Out	Miss Elena Samarin, 106 Clyde Street, Ballarat	advising no Library position available		14047	Staff	14047
A7632	21	10	1986	Documents	Letters In	Jennifer Allison, Convener, Directory of Special Collections in Australiana, Fisher Library, University of Sydney NSW	requesting details of collections		14047	Books	14047
A7633	27	07	1986	Documents	Letters In	A. E. & A. Lawrence Publishing PO Box 90, Armadale Vic.	forwarding book for approval 'Taming of the Wilderness' with request to buy		14047	Books	14047
A7634				Documents	Letters In	Maria Riddis, 101 Cobden Strreet, Sebastopol	resume		14047	Staff	14047
A7635	26	06	1986	Documents	Letters In	The Queen Elizabeth Geriatic Centre 102 Ascot Street South, Ballarat.	reference for Mrs. Rosemary McInerney		14047	Staff	14047
A7636	18	07	1972	Documents	Letters In	Maples Pty. Ltd., 49 Bridge Street, Ballarat.	reference for Miss Rosemary Jean Richmond		14047	Staff	14047
A7637	06	06	1949	Documents	Notices	Mechanics Institute or Free Library	offering redundant library books and list of addressees		14047	Books	14047
A7638	20	06	1949	Documents	Letters In	R. Mason, Secretary, Lexton Free Library	Would like 50 secondhand books - light novels if possible.		14047	Books	14047
A7639	07	06	1949	Books	Letters In	Rokewood Mechanics & Free Library. Rokewood, Vic.	offer to purchase books		14047	Books	14047
A7640	10	06	1949	Books	Letters In	Shire Secretary, Shire Hall, Winchelsea.	offer to purchase books		14047	Books	14047
A7641	06	06	1949	Books	Letters In	P. J. Watson, Birchip Public Hall and Free Library, Birchip	offer to purchase books.		14047	Books	14047
A7642	22	06	1949	Documents	Letters Out	The Secretary, Public Hall & Free Library, Birchip	advising books sent		14047	Books	14047
A7643	13	06	1949	Documents	Letters In	G. M. Bird, Hon Secretary, Scarsdale Free Library	offer to purchase books.		14047	Books	14047
A7644	21	06	1949	Documents	Letters Out	Mr G. M. Bird, Free Library, Scarsdale	Left 100 books in two boxes at the bus depot.		14047	Books	14047
A7645	22	06	1949	Documents	Letters In	George T. Johnson, Free Library, Lancefield	Order for 100 secondhand books, preferably light novels.		14047	Books	14047
A7646	24	06	1949	Documents	Letters Out	The Secretary, Lancefield Free Library	Sending 100 secondhand novels by goods train.		14047	Books	14047
A7647	08	07	1949	Documents	Letters In	P. Watson, Birchip Public Hall & Free Library	Returning the consignment of books because so few of them were worth keeping.		14047	Books	14047
A7648	13	07	1949	Documents	Letters In	George T. Johnson, Lancefield MI and Free Library	Payment for books. Very satisfied with the selection		14047	Books	14047
A7649	15	07	1949	Documents	Receipts	G. Johnson, Lancefield MI and Free Library	Thanks for payment for books		14047	Books	14047
A7650	13	07	1949	Documents	Letters In	R. Mason, Pyrenees Hotel, Lexton	Payment for 50 books, which were found very satisfactory.		14047	Accounts	14047
A7651	14	07	1949	Documents	Letters In	W. W. Westhorpe, Secretary, Shire of Winchelsea	Payment of ten pounds for the supply of books.		14047	Accounts	14047
A7652	30	07	1949	Documents	Letters In	E. Buchanan, "The Manse", Carisbrook	Enquiry concerning the sale of secondhand books. If the offer still applies, a group will come to inspect them.		14047	Books	14047
A7653	02	08	1949	Documents	Letters Out	E. Buchanan, MI, Carisbrook	Although about half of the books have been sold, there are still suitable ones remaining.		14047	Books	14047
A7654	06	05	1935	Documents	Letters In	Ada E. Richards, "Roydon", McCulloch Street, Donald	Enquiry concerning secondhand books, with list of popular authors.		14047	Books	14047
A7655	09	09	1937	Documents	Letters In	R. W. Fink, Learmonth MI	Enquiry concerning any exchange or sale of books.		14047	Books	14047
A7656	13	09	1937	Documents	Letters Out	R. W. Fink, Learmonth MI	Recommendation to contact the Library Association of Victoria. BMI has about 100 books in fair condition which have recently been eliminated. You could have these for 6d and 1/- each.		14047	Books	14047
A7657	26	07	1934	Documents	Letters Out	L. Sparrow, MI and Free Library, Linton	Will send 100 books for three pounds, similar to those you bought last January.		14047	Books	14047
A7658	10	07	1937	Documents	Letters In	W. Sturgeon, MI, Skipton	If you still have secondhand books in good order, an order to the value of five pounds will be placed.		14047	Books	14047
A7659	13	01	1934	Documents	Letters In	D. Bryce, Box 85, Beulah	Wish to purchase a quantity of books, but would like a list of 200 title and authors from which they may choose.		14047	Books	14047
A7660	14	07	1937	Documents	Letters In	W. Sturgeon, MI, Skipton	Sample of books received. The order is now confirmed.		14047	Books	14047
A7661	--	--	1949	Documents	Notes		List of libraries purchasing secondhand books during the year of 1949: Beaufort, Carisbrook, Coleraine, Creswick, Lancefield, Lexton, Melton, Murtoa, Rokewood, Rutherglen, Scarsdale, Winchelsea.		14047	Books	14047
A7662	10	07	1950	Documents	Letters Out	To various Librarians in the district from BMI	notifying that next week BMI will be eliminating about 1500 books from the Library and will offer them to other Libraries in the district at 1/- and 2/- each, in lots of fifty.		14047	Advertisement	14047
A7663	18	07	1950	Documents	Letters In	Shire Secretary, Shire of Winchelsea, Winchelsea.	letter asking could you select and forward 100 books as it is inconvenient for anyone to attend and choose books.		14047	Books	14047
A7664	27	07	1950	Documents	Letters In	E.E. Buchanan, President, Carisbrook Mechanic's Library, Carisbrook.	letter advising that Mrs. Burkinshaw will be in Ballarat next week and will look at the books for sale, the Carisbrook Library can do with about 6 pounds worth of books providing they are good reading.		14047	Books	14047
A7665	28	07	1950	Documents	Letters In	Lexton Free Library, Lexton.	letter enclosing Money Order for 6 pounds being payment for 80 secondhand books; you originally sent 100 books; we found some of these incomplete or a duplicate of what we already have; under seperate cover the unwanted books are being returned to you.		14047	Accounts	14047
A7666	26	08	1943	Documents	Letters In	Great Western Mechanic's Library. Great Western.	letter asking if any more are available for sale, if so, another 30 books similar to the last lot we received we require.		14047	Books	14047
A7667	22	10	1978	Documents	Letters In	Rosemary Jackson, 213 Lexton Street, Ballarat.	letter oferring resignation as Librarian to be effective 19th January, 1979.		14047	Staff	14047
A7668	27	11	1978	Documents	Letters Out	Mrs. Rosemary Jackson, 213 Lexton Street, Ballarat.	letter accepting your resignation as Librarian with regret, the Committee convey to you the best thanks for the fine service you have rendered the BMI.		14047	Staff	14047
A7669	06	12	1991	Documents	Letters In	Rosemary McInerney, 36 Harold Street, Wendouree.	letter applying for position of Library Assistant.		14047	Staff	14047
A7670	12	12	1991	Documents	Letters Out	Mrs. Rosemary McInerney, 36 Harold Street, Wendouree.	letter advising if your application for position as Library Assistant has been successful.		14047	Staff	14047
A7671	05	12	1991	Documents	Letters In	Fiona M. Barnett, "Barkee", RMB C597, Ballarat. 3352	Application for position of Library Assistant at BMI.		14047	Staff	14047
A7672	15	11	1991	Documents	Letters In	Katherine Moore, 1/608 Talbot Street, Ballarat.	letter applying for part-time position as Librarian with the BMI.		14047	Staff	14047
A7673	18	08	1991	Documents	Letters In	Anne Beggs Sunter, Lecturer in Records Management, Ballarat University College, Mount Helen, 3353.	letter advising that this semester students in the Records Management Unit are undertaking a project where they are asked to produce a guide to the records of an organization; Susan Jost would like to compile a guide to the records of the BMI; I have discussed the project with Dr. Frank Hurley and he suggests I seek your approval.		14047	Books	14047
A7674	17	04	1980	Documents	Letters In	Cuthberts, Barristers & Solicitors, 102 Lydiard Street South, Ballarat.	letter advising that under the Estate of the Late Reginald Schulze Hewett a legacy of $500.00 to the BMI legacy that cannot be paid during the life time of his sister Miss Hewett to whom he has left his entire Estate.		14047	Donations	14047
A7675	22	02	1979	Documents	Letters Out	Miss L.R. Smail, Hon. Sec., The Victoria League, 117 Sturt Street, Ballarat.	letter advising that due to some staff changes the arrangements re closing times are only on a temporary basis.		14047	Library	14047
A7676	04	04	1981	Documents	Memorandum	Keith Richards, Burrumbeet Road, Burrumbeet	Settlement of Injury Claim for $1000 between William Crofts, 9 Hunter Street Carisbrook (Employer) and Keith Richards,Burrumbeet Road, Burrumbeet (Employee)		14047	Insurance	14047
A7677	06	12	1991	Documents	Letters Out	Miss Susan Jost, 36 Gladwyn Avenue, East Bentleigh	acknowleging receipt of copy "Records Management-The Archival Records of The Mechanics Institute'		14047	Accounts	14047
A7678	12	12	1991	Documents	Letters Out		standard letter to rejected applicants for position of Assistant Librarian		14047	Staff	14047
A7679	09	12	1991	Documents	Letters Out		Interview instructions to applicants for Library position		14047	Staff	14047
A7680	08	12	1991	Documents	Notes		setting out list of Applicants to be interviewed for position of Assistant Librarian.		14047	Staff	14047
A7681	27	02	1986	Documents	Letters In	Wendouee Books, 17 Hawthorn Grove, Wendouree 3355	offering to buy good quality books		14047	Books	14047
A7682	10	06	1946	Documents	Letters In	National Geographic Society, Washington 6 DC	notification of expiration subscription		14047	Subscriptions	14047
A7683	29	06	1874	Documents	Letters Out	A.Marshall Esq.,	setting out arrangements for various entertainers		14047	Concert performances	14047
A7684	19	08	1946	Documents	Wages	Chairman, The Ballarat Mechanics Institute	list of salaries passed for payment		14047	Staff	14047
A7685	30	05	1984	Documents	Notice	Police Station, Ballarat	report of theft of statue noticed missing on 28th May		14047	Fixtures & Fittings	14047
A7686	20	10	1982	Documents	Letters Out	Mills & Boon Ltd., 15-16 Brooks Mews, London	setting out changes to book order		14047	Books	14047
A7687	22	02	1979	Documents	Letters Out	Mrs. P.W. Prenderdast, Newlyn Vic 3364	detailing Library opening times		14047	Library	14047
A7688		10	1982	Documents	Letters In	Mills & Boon, 15-16 Brook's Mews, London	advising price rise to 5 pounds 95/-		14047	Books	14047
A7689	26	07	1991	Documents	Notices	Accident Compensation Commission, GPO Box 262C, Melbourne.	Workcare Annual Levy for years 1990-1991		14047	Insurance	14047
A7690	25	07	1990	Documents	Letters In	Accident Compensation Commission, GPO Box 262C, Melbourne	setting out levy rates		14047	Insurance	14047
A7691	03	08	1990	Documents	Letters Out	Accident Compensation Commission, GPO Box 262C, Melbourne.	statement and credit for levy paid together with Certificate on Behalf of Employer		14047	Insurance	14047
A7692	08	01	1990	Documents	Letters In	Accident Compensation Commission, PO Box 4306, Melbourne	advising new Workcare levy rate.		14047	Insurance	14047
A7693	19	09	1990	Documents	Letters In	Accident Compensation Commission, PO Box 262C, Melbourne 3001	advising of non return of 1989/90 Workcare Annual Levy Due account and certification form		14047	Insurance	14047
A7694				Documents	Invoices	Workcare Compensation, GPO Box 262C, Melbourne 3001	Notice of balance levy payable		14047	Insurance	14047
A7695	04	01	1989	Documents	Letters In	Mr. Clayton Bolitho, 7 Sweeney Street, Ballarat.	requesting voluntary work experience, together with qualifications and references.		14047	Staff	14047
A7696	15	10	1994	Documents	Letters Out	Leila J. Winchcombe, Athenaeum Library, 188 Collins St, Melbourne	Letter of thanks for allowing trainees working under a D.E.E.T. - L.E.A.P. scheme to see the Athenaeum library and building.		14047	Library	14047
A7697	19	05	1992	Documents	Letters In	City of Ballaarat, Queen Victoria Square, Ballarat.	advising of meeting with reference to Albert Street Car park		14047	Committees	14047
A7698	30	06	1988	Documents	Receipts	Security Permanent Building Society	receipt for interest on investment		14047	Insurance	14047
A7699	2104	04	1988	Documents	Letters In	Miss E. A. Fawcett, 1122 Eyre Street, Ballarat	advising no vacancy in Library staff and details of qualifications		14047	Staff	14047
A7700			1988	Documents	Letters In	Workcare Compensation, PO Box 262C, Melbourne 3001	Annual Adjustment Return 30/6/1988, together with Annual Levy Account and Credit		14047	Accounts	14047
A7701	26	04	1993	Documents	Letters In	State Revenue Office Victoria, 505 Little Collins Street, Melbourne 3000.	Land Tax Act 1958 - request for information.		14047	Accounts	14047
A7702	29	06	1993	Documents	Letters In	Philip C Candy, Assoc Prof and Director, Academic Staff Development, Queensland University of Technology, 2 George Streeet, Garden Point, Brisbane. GP BOX 2434.	Thank you for sending copy of 'Jubilee History'. will be able to include relevant photographs in forthcoming book.		14047	Jubilee	14047
A7703	13	12	1993	Documents	Certificate	The Ballaarat Mechanics' Institute, 117 Sturt Street, Ballarat	'Certificate of Appreciation' presented on behalf of the Committee of Management to Mrs. V. Dyson as a token of thanks for her work assisting members of the staff in the Library, and in furthering the aims and objectives of the BMI.		14047	Library	14047
A7704	09	01	1993	Documents	Letters In	Mrs. Marie J. Cullen, 512 Glenferrie Road, Hawthorn 3122.	Enclosing subscription for 1993. Writing Ph.D. thesis and querying whether possible to spend a whole day at BMI researching material.		14047	Membership	14047
A7705	14	01	1993	Documents	Letters Out	Mrs M. Cullen, 512 Glenferrie Road, Hawthorn 3122.	Returning receipt for subs payment. Welcome to access reference and research material with exception of basement, please advise when coming and any papers required can be made available.		14047	Membership	14047
A7706	19	05	1993	Documents	Letters Out	Mr V. Godfrey, 23 Hogarth Road, Buninyong 3357.	Returning receipt for subs payment. Request to complete enclosed form to update BMI records.		14047	Membership	14047
A7707	09	09	1993	Documents	Letters Out	Mr D. Farnsworth, 711A Windermere Street, Ballarat 3350.	Returning receipt for subs payment. Request to complete enclosed form to update BMI records.		14047	Membership	14047
A7708	09	09	1993	Documents	Letters Out	Mr M.J. Gooding, 304 Eyre Street, Buninyong 3357.	Advising that now a member of the Mechanics' Institute Library as a gift from Mr. R. Bell.		14047	Membership	14047
A7709	13	10	1993	Documents	Letters Out	Rev. G. Mutten, 1213 Dana Street, Ballarat 3350.	Returning receipt for subs payment. Request to complete enclosed form to update BMI records.		14047	Membership	14047
A7710	08	12	1993	Documents	Letters Out	Miss K. Rogers, 21A Anderson Street, Ballarat 3350.	Notice of intention to Institute Proceedings regarding overdue books.		14047	Books	14047
A7711	-	05	1992	Documents	Letters In	State Revenue Office (Land Tax) 435 Lonsdale Street, Melbourne 3000.	Letter regarding Land Tax Liability under Section 44, special trust provisions and absentee owner provisions of the Land Tax Act.		14047	Accounts	14047
A7712	04	06	1992	Documents	Notices	Commissioner of State Revenue, State Revenue Office (Land Tax), GPO Box 1641N, Melbourne 3001.	Notice under Section 72 of the Land Tax Act 1958. Request to complete Schedules One, Two and Three of enclosed in this Notice. O: 2475427.		14047	Accounts	14047
A7713	04	06	1992	Documents	Notices	Commissioner of State Revenue, State Revenue Office (Land Tax), GPO Box 1641N, Melbourne 3001.	Second Notice under Section 72 of the Land Tax Act 1958. Request to complete Schedules One, Two land Three enclosed in this Notice. Owner ID: 24754277.		14047	Accounts	14047
A7714	19	08	1992	Documents	Letters In	Anne Beggs Sunter, College Historian, Ballarat University College, Gear Avenue, Mount Helen. PO Box 663 Ballarat 3353.	Request to bring group of 22 students on Wed. 2nd September and short talk on history of BMI.		14047	Buildings	14047
A7715	18	02	1992	Documents	Letters In	Dobson Morow, Barristers & Solicitors, 5 Dawson Street South, Ballarat 3353.	Notification that Mrs. E.M. Holloway of 325 Armstrong Street North, Ballarat, not renewing membership is now a resident at the Queen Elizabeth Geriatric Centre.		14047	Membership	14047
A7716	12	11	1994	Documents	Newspaper Items		Copy of Canberra Times newspaper article titled 'Centres of culture in early Australia'. Review of the book "Pioneering Culture: Mechanics' Institutes and Schools of Arts in Australia". Edited by Philip C. Candy and John A. Laurent.		14047	Reports	14047
A7717	-	-	1994	Documents	Library Records (unbound)		Promotional information regarding new publication "Pioneering Culture: Mechanics' Institutes and Schools of Arts in Australia" edited by Philip C. Candy, Queensland University of Technology and John Laurent, Griffith University. Includes copies of photographs of BMI.		14047	Books	14047
A7718	07	03	1994	Documents	Letters In	Professor Philip C. Candy, Academic Staff Development Unit, Queensland University of Technology, 2 George Street, Garden Point, Brisbane. GPO Box 2434, Q.4001.	Forwarding copy of new publication "Pioneering Culture: Mechanics' Institutes and Schools of Arts in Australia", and thanking Hon. Sec., BMI, for permission to reproduce illustrations of BMI.		14047	Books	14047
A7719	23	03	1992	Documents	Memorandum	Dr Kate Darian-Smith, Australian Studies Project Officer, Ballarat University College, Gear Avenue, Mt Helen. PO Box 663.	Memorandum enclosing copy of "A Guide to Resources in the Ballarat Region: a reference for students, teachers and researchers".		14047	Books	14047
A7720	07	11	1994	Documents	Letters In	Jan Penney, Historic Buildings Council, Department of Planning and Development, 477 Collins Street, Melbourne	Letter accompanying a certificate for a Historic Building Council registered property.		14047	Buildings	14047
A7721	03	08	1994	Documents	Letters Out	Fax TO: Megan McDougall, Historic Building Council. FROM: Robert Bell	Cover note for proposed repairs for the BMI		14047	Buildings	14047
A7722	27	07	1994	Documents	Specifications	FROM: Robert W. Bell TO: Historic Building Council	Application to refurbish areas of the BMI		14047	Buildings	14047
A7723	20	07	1994	Documents	Letters In	The Carpet Giants, Ballarat	Quote to provide black and white vinyl tiles in hallway - $2180.00		14047	Fixtures & Fittings	14047
A7724	22	07	1994	Documents	Letters In	Widgery & Wilson, 612 Ligar Street, Ballarat	Quote for installing upgraded lighting in hallway - $374.00		14047	Quote/Tender	14047
A7725	20	07	1994	Documents	Tenders	H. R. Dobbin Joinery, 613 Peel Street North, Ballarat	Quote to refit and move door with new frame and glass - $885.00		14047	Quote/Tender	14047
A7726	22	07	1994	Documents	Tenders	Henry Manzl and Son, 105 Clarendon Street, Ballarat	Quote for painting of hallway - $1200.00		14047	Quote/Tender	14047
A7727	04	10	1994	Documents	Agreements	Historic Buildings Council, GPO Box 2240T, Melbourne	Permit No. 2231D concerning refurbishment of hallway. More details need to be submitted.		14047	Buildings	14047
A7728	01	04	1993	Documents	Letters In	Ray Tonkin, Director, Historic Buildings Council, Department of Planning and Housing, 477 Collins Street, Melbourne	A resolution was made in 1987 to place the BMI on the Historic Buildings Register. There is now the opportunity to support or oppose this possible registration. There is a process for either decision.		14047	Buildings	14047
A7729	--	--	1981	Documents	Statements		Copy of extract ( sections 18 and 19 ) from the Historic Buildings Act.		14047	Buildings	14047
A7730	12	05	1993	Documents	Letters In	Ray Tonkin, Director, Historic Buildings Council, Department of Planning and Housing, 477 Collins Street, Melbourne	Notification of a hearing to investigate the "aesthetic, scientific, architectural, historic and/or social importance of the building, pursuant to sections 18 and 19 of the Historic Buildings Act 1981." The owner may oppose or support registration.		14047	Buildings	14047
A7731	04	05	1995	Documents	Tenders	LEAP participants, Ballaarat Mechanics' Institute	Quote for cos of materials to construct shelving in the "Courier" room		14047	Fixtures & Fittings	14047
A7732	20	07	1994	Documents	Tenders	H. R. Dobbin Joinery, 613 Peel Street, Ballarat	Quote for new door and cover in stairs - $549.00		14047	Buildings	14047
A7733	25	07	1994	Documents	Letters In	McKnight's, 18 Doveton St. Nth, Ballarat	Quote to install 4 pendant lights - $390.00		14047	Quote/Tender	14047
A7734	20	07	1994	Documents	Letters In	Jim Creece, 9 Durham Street, Ballarat	Quote to supply and lay black and white vinyl tiles in hallway $2420.00.		14047	Quote/Tender	14047
A7735	28	02	1994	Documents	Fax (Telefax)	TO: Widgery & Wilson, 612 Ligar Street, Ballarat	Acceptance of quote for electric work.		14047	Buildings	14047
A7736	25	02	1994	Documents	Tenders	Widgery & Wilson, 612 Ligar Street, Ballarat	Quote for electrical work to the library.		14047	Buildings	14047
A7737	13	12	1994	Documents	Letters In	Haymes Paint, Waringa Drive, Wendouree Industrial Park, Ballarat	Notification that the 30 day account is now ready to be used. Also includes a copy of Conditions of Sale and an explanation of Trading Terms.		14047	Accounts	14047
A7738	23	11	1994	Documents	Fax (Telefax)	Corey Barron, Telecom, 219 Elizabeth Street, Melbourne	Installation of fire alarm service is complete.		14047	Buildings	14047
A7739	24	08	1994	Documents	Fax (Telefax)	Corey Barron, Telecom, 219 Elizabeth Street, Melbourne	Acknowledgement of application for a fire alarm line between BMI and the Ballarat City Fire Station.		14047	Buildings	14047
A7740	24	08	1994	Documents	Statement	Telecom Australia	Application form for a fire alarm line.		14047	Buildings	14047
A7741	11	01	1993	Documents	Fax (Telefax)	Robert Bell & Associates Pty. Ltd., 17 Lydiard St.Sth, Ballarat to Keith Jones Western District Fire Protection Services & Sales	requesting placement of Extinguisher suitable for electrical ground floor near switchboard at The Ballarat Mechanics Institute.		14047	Fixtures & Fittings	14047
A7742	31	09	1992	Documents	Letters In	Country Fire Authority, 8 Lakeside Drive, Burwood East, Victoria. 3151	advising that no extinguisher suitable for electrical hazards (switchboard) installed and requesting contact with Ballarat Depot		14047	Fixtures & Fittings	14047
A7743	09	12	1991	Documents	Invoices	Sectrol Systems Pty. Ltd., 39-41 Main Road, Ballarat	Invoice and photocopy invoice for progressive payment for Fire Extinguisher $1200.00		14047	Accounts	14047
A7744	09041991	04	1991	Documents	Letters In	Sectrol Systems Pty. Ltd., 39-41 Main Road, Ballarat	quote for $46,474.00 to supply and install fire detection system as per provisions of Building Control Act 1981		14047	Quote/Tender	14047
A7745	05	06	1989	Documents	Letters In	Sectrrol Systems Pty. Ltd., 39-41 Main Road, Ballarat3350	quote for $17352.00 for installation 45 smoke detectors and additonal costs for Telecom and Monitoring and attendance fees.		14047	Quote/Tender	14047
A7746	20	04	1989	Documents	Letters Out	Building Surveyor, Ballarat City Council, Town Hall, Ballarat 3350	acknowledging receipt of notice regarding Fire Protection		14047	Buildings	14047
A7747	21	02	1989	Documents	Reports	Council of City of Ballaarat	Notice and recommendations under Building Control Act 1981 Part V111 - Fire Protection in existing buildings		14047	Buildings	14047
A7748	06	07	1988	Documents	Letters In	Building Surveyor, City of Ballaarat, Town Hall, Queen Victoria Square, Ballarat	requesting arrangements for inspection of buildings to assess fire safety measures.		14047	Buildings	14047
A7749		07	1994	Documents	Plans & Drawings	Altaire Servicing Pty. Ltd., 2/16 McDougall Road, Sunbury Victoria 3429	Drawing plan No. 484 of Fire Detection System		14047	Buildings	14047
A7750	04	07	1989	Documents	Letters Out	Mr. S. Webb, Building Surveyor, Ballarat City Council, Town Hall, Ballarat.	advising of compliance with regulations for installation of Fire Protection		14047	Buildings	14047
A7751	21	02	1989	Documents	Reports	The Council of City of Ballaarat	Notice and Report under Building Control Act 1981 Part V111 Fire Protection in Existing buildings		14047	Buildings	14047
A7752	13	08	1986	Documents	Reports	C.I.B. ,Ballarat Police Station, Ballarat	Crime Report (non Arrest) for damage $50.		14047	Library	14047
A7753	02	05	1989	Documents	Reports	C.I.B., Police Station, Ballarat.	Crime Report (Non Arrest) - damage to door $50.		14047	Buildings	14047
A7754	08	02	1994	Documents	Letters In	Brother P.C. Naughtin, Christian Brothers, 'Clare Mount' 119 Grey Street, East Melbourne.	advising no longer Ballarat resident and non renewal subscription		14047	Membership	14047
A7755	02	05	1989	Documents	Reports	C.I.B.. Police Station,Ballarat	Victim's copy Crime Report		14047	Buildings	14047
A7756	07	05	1992	Documents	Reports	C.I.B. Police Station,Ballarat.	victim's Crime Report - damage to basement door and store room door $300		14047	Buildings	14047
A7757	10	10	1994	Documents	Reports	C.I.B., Police Station, Ballarat	Notice to Victim of property damage $150.		14047	Buildings	14047
A7758	24	08	1995	Documents	Reports	C.I.B. Police Station, Ballarat	Notice to Victim of Burglary		14047	Buildings	14047
A7759	11	05	1995	Documents	Letters Out	Miss R. Mecca, Wilsons Reservoir, Bullarook	Notice of intention to institute proceedings over the non-return of two books - "My Place", Sally Morgan and "Cloudstreet", Tim Winton. Includes Certified Mail posting receipt and return receipt.		14047	Books	14047
A7760	16	02	1994	Books	Letters Out	Mr.A. Reid, 52 Durham Road, Surrey Hills 3127	advising unable to replace book Spella L O by H. E. Bates and enclosing memberhip card.		14047	Books	14047
A7761	01	03	1994	Books	Letters In	Andrew Reid, 52 Durham Rd.Surrey Hills 3127	forwarding cheque for $10 to cover replacement of lost book Spella L O by H. E. Bates		14047	Books	14047
A7762	08	03	1994	Documents	Letters In	Mrs. Marie J.Cullen 512 Glenferrie Road, Hawthorn 3122	forwarding chque for $20 subscription renewal.		14047	Membership	14047
A7763	15	03	1994	Documents	Letters Out	Mrs. M. Cullen, 512 Glenferrie Road, Hawthorn 3122	forwarding receipt for annual subscription together with record update form		14047	Membership	14047
A7764	21	03	1994	Documents	Letters Out	Sovereign Hill Historical Society, Bradshaw Street, Ballarat	enclosing receipt for annual subscription together with record update form		14047	Membership	14047
A7765	01	03	1994	Documents	Letters Out	Sovereign Hill Historical Society, Bradshaw Street, Ballarat 3350	advising subscription due		14047	Membership	14047
A7766	19	07	1994	Books	Letters Out	Mr. D. Griffiths, 71 Franciscan Avenue, Frankston 3199	Notice of Intention to Institute Proceedings for recovery of books valued at $167.95 together with Certified Mail Posting Receipt and Australia Post return receipt		14047	Books	14047
A7767	17	08	1994	Books	Letters Out	Mrs. P. Jacka, Rokewood Vic. 3330	Notice of Intention to Institute Proceedings for recovery of books together with Certified Mail Posting receipt.		14047	Books	14047
A7768		08	1994	Books	Letters In	Mrs. Phyl Jacka, "Beaufield", Rokewood Vic. 3330	forwarding overdue books by certified mail		14047	Books	14047
A7769	01	11	1994	Books	Letters In	Dobson & Morrow, Barristers & Solicitors, 14 Dawson Street South, Ballarat.	advising that no defence filed to summons on Mrs. J. Puls and Summons for Oral Examination will be isued		14047	Library	14047
A7770	01	08	1994	Documents	Letters In	Dobson & Morrow, 14 Dawson Street South, Ballarat.	acknowledging instructions and advising Sumons will be issued to Mrs. J. Puls if no satisfactory respnse		14047	Library	14047
A7771	13	10	1995	Documents	Letters In	Andrew Sheills, Acting Associate Librarian, University of Ballarat	Proposed visit of Mr Jeavons Baillie, Chief Conservator, State Library		14047	Library	14047
A7772	9	9	1994	Books	Letters Out	Mr. B. Davine, 10A Dawson St South, Ballarat	Notice of Intention to Institute Proceedings for recovery of books together with Certified Mail Posting Receipt, Return Receipt.		14047	Books	14047
A7773	29	9	1994	Documents	Letters In	Gay Sweely, 1 Peerewerrh Road, Millbrook, Vic 3352	Completing Ph.D., and requesting information about designs for new Mechanics Institute,1868/69		14047	Buildings	14047
A7774	28	07	1995	Documents	Library Records	Newspaper cutting The Age of above date	The Age newspaper item - "Cold is the modern library's heart" by Dianne Dempsey		14047	Library	14047
A7775	28	11	1985	Documents	Letters In	Donald Watt, P.O. Box 444, Tweed Heads NSW	Regarding his book on the holocaust		14047	Books	14047
A7776		04	1995	Documents	Regulations	Ballarat Mechanics' Institute	Copy of Archive rules		14047	Constitution (Rules)	14047
A7777			1971	Documents	Pamphlets (Brochures)	Occasional Papers in Librarian No. 11	photocopy of extract of "An Account of the Libraries in Australia and Tasmania"		14047	Library	14047
A7778	5	4	1995	Documents	Letters Out	Mrs P Tracy, 22 Camop st, Ballarat	forwarding receipt for sub. on account of L.E.A.P. program		14047	Library	14047
A7779	18	1	1995	Documents	Letters Out	Miss R. Lincoln, 314 Armstrong St, Ballarat	Notice of Intention to Institute Proceedings to recover overdue book,Certified Mail Receipt, Return Receiopt		14047	Books	14047
A7780	17	2	1995	Documents	Letters Out	Mrs. Lincoln, 314 Armstrong St, Ballarat	Letter advising receipt of overdue book Trust Me. Book Shining Salems Lot by Stephen King is still overdue.		14047	Books	14047
A7781	07	07	1995	Documents	Letters In	Ann Fawell, 45 Webster St, Ballarat	Forwarding $20 to cover Library subs		14047	Membership	14047
A7782	11	7	1991	Documents	Letters In	Kerry Dignan (nee Stevens), 5 May St , Hamilton 3300	Requesting article from Ballarat Courier of 1951		14047	Courier cutting	14047
A7783	28	11	1995	Documents	Letters In	Sarah Turner, 63 Rands Road, Timboon	Advising she did not have the books they had enquired about		14047	Books	14047
A7784	15	9	1995	Documents	Letters In	Dobson Morrow, 14 Dawson St, Ballarat	advising that they had received full payment of $216.70 from Mrs. J. Puls		14047	Accounts	14047
A7785	3	4	1995	Documents	Letters In	From G. H. Dixon, P.O. 659, Ballarat	Thanks for letter and personal note of support		14047	Committees	14047
A7786	4	9	1992	Documents	Letters In	Garry D. Carnegie, Senior Lecturer if Accounting Deakin University	Requires information on life of Mr. James Dimelow and his books on bookkeeping		14047	Library	14047
A7787	06	06	1992	Documents	Letters In	Lavinia Cronin, P.O.Box 41, Whittlesea	Requesting information about two of her ancestors, Thomas Witherden and Joseph or James Frusher from Waterloo, Victoria		14047	Library	14047
A7788	18	05	1993	Documents	Letters In	Jo McPadden, 55 High Street, Lismore	Request for information on John Fitzgerald Kennedy		14047	Library	14047
A7789	19	05	1993	Documents	Letters Out	Miss J. McPadden, 55 high St, Lismore	Reply to letter concerning information on J.F.Kennedy. No books available and a reminder that BMI is a subscription library.		14047	Library	14047
A7790	21	06	1993	Documents	Letters Out	Mr A. Paxton, P.O.Box 333, South Melbourne	Return cheque of $5.00 for a search fee. Copy of "The Australasian" required is not available. BMI only has copies from 1st October 1864 to December 1905.		14047	Accounts	14047
A7791	11	07	1992	Documents	Letters In	John Laurent, c/- P.O. Coober Pedy	Requests literature concerning history of BMI, especially library catalogues for the period 1920-1930. He is editing a book on the history of Mechanics' Institutes and Schools of Arts in Australia with Associate Professor Philip Candy.		14047	Library	14047
A7792	17	06	1993	Documents	Letters In	Ian Robins, Town Hall, Bank Street, South Melbourne	Requests a copy of a photograph which appeared in "The Australasian" on February 4th, 1913, of St Vincent Gardens.		14047	Library	14047
A7793	16	04	1994	Documents	Letters In	Sheryl Yelland, Department of History, Monash University, 87 Longview Rd, South Croydon	Request for information concerning Justin Joseph Drouhet, who spent some time in Ballarat.		14047	Library	14047
A7794	31	03	1995	Documents	Letters Out	Mrs D. Anderson, 7/88 Clawse Street, South Yarra	Do have information on Caselli, but you would need to join the library to make use of it.		14047	Library	14047
A7795	28	03	1995	Documents	Letters In	Dorothy Anderson, 7/88 Clawse Street, South Yarra	Request for information concerning Henry Richards Caselli. She is working on a detailed biography of Caselli with Mr Alex Poppins.		14047	Library	14047
A7796	--	05	1995	Documents	Notes	Betty Nicklin, Craig's Hotel	Photocopy of list of facts required. Highlighted is information concerning A. W. Crowe.		14047	Library	14047
A7797	11	05	1995	Documents	Letters Out	Mrs B. Nicklin	A. W. Crowe was elected to the Committee of the MI library on 25.3.1898 and Vice President on 22.5.1905		14047	Library	14047
A7798	16	09	1995	Documents	Letters In	Miss Irene Fenton, RMB 351 Beaufort	General enquiry about the rules for research in past papers. She is researching Trewalla Soldier Settlement 1921-1996 for 75th anniversary.		14047	Library	14047
A7799	27	09	1995	Documents	Letters Out	Miss I. Fenton, RMB 351, Beaufort	List of rules for newspaper research		14047	Library	14047
A7800	16	11	1995	Documents	Letters In	Liz Dixon, RMB 2070, Moyhu	Request for information concerning a mine accident which may have been reported in old newspapers.		14047	Library	14047
A7801	07	12	1995	Documents	Letters Out	Mrs E. M. Dixon, RMB 2070, Moyhu	Reply to letter. Unable to do research, but she can hire a professional researcher at an hourly rate. Includes information concerning joining library and personal research.		14047	Library	14047
A7802	28	08	1995	Documents	Fax (Telefax)	Helen Richardson, ABC Radio	Cover sheet for information sent concerning the history and current state of BMI		14047	Committees	14047
A7803	15	09	1992	Documents	Letters In	G. H. Dixon, Bendix Mintex	Unable to attend meetings held between 17th September and 2nd October.		14047	Meetings	14047
A7804	03	03	1995	Documents	Letters Out	Mr G. Dixon, P.O.Box 659, Ballarat	Accept resignation with deep regret. Thanks for contribution as President and Committee member.		14047	Committees	14047
A7805	29	05	1989	Documents	Letters In	R. P. Evans, P.O.Box 44, Ballarat	Letter of resignation from the Committee, due to the illness of his wife.		14047	Committees	14047
A7806	07	06	1989	Documents	Letters Out	R. P. Evans, P.O.Box 44, Ballarat	Letter of resignation from the Committee accepted with regret. Thanks for contribution over 13.5 years		14047	Committees	14047
A7807	12	09	1989	Documents	Letters Out	A. Bell, 5 Exchange Street, Ballarat	Notification of election to the Committee.		14047	Committees	14047
A7808	23	12	1993	Documents	Letters In	Reginald P. Evans, P.O.Box 44, Ballarat	Letter of thanks for past President Certificate.		14047	Committees	14047
A7809	10	04	1978	Documents	Letters In	Doepel, Lilley & Taylor, 44 Armstrong Street South, Ballarat and Commercial Union Assurance Co. of Australia Ltd.	covering letter enclosing Fire Policy No. C1K5701715 due 09/08.		14047	Insurance	14047
A7810	21	07	1966	Documents	Invoices	Sun Alliance & London Insurance Group, Geelong.	Pulbic Liability Policy No. PR 10102AG		14047	Insurance	14047
A7811	19	08	1983	Documents	Certificates	Sun Alliance Insurance Limited	Receipt No. 617850 for $67.41 and Renewal Certificate for Public Liability Policy No. PR010102AG3/MA.		14047	Insurance	14047
A7812	21	07	1981	Documents	Certificates	Bell, Shorten and Kearney, Public Accountants, 509 Mair Street, Ballarat.	Two Renewal Notices for the years 1981&2 for Public Liabilty Policy No. PR010102AG3/MA issued by Sun Alliance Insurance Limited.		14047	Insurance	14047
A7813	10	07	1989	Documents	Letters In	Doepel, Lilley & Taylor, 44 Armstrong Street South, Ballarat.	letter advising that the Commercial Union Company have fully approved the fire and security improvements to be carried out to the BMI building.		14047	Insurance	14047
A7814	11	08	1987	Documents	Letters In	Doepel, Lilley & Taylor, 44 Armstrong Street South, Ballarat.	letter enclosing Liability Policy No. 10M 1902365 due 20/07 issued by the Commercial Union Assurance Company.		14047	Insurance	14047
A7815	07	08	1987	Documents	Letters In	Doepel, Lilley & Taylor, 44 Armstrong Street South, Ballarat.	letter advising of the cost for the increase coverage of Public Liability Insurance issued by the Commercial Union Assurance Company.		14047	Insurance	14047
A7816	20	07	1994	Documents	Notice	Commercial Union Insurance Co. of Australia Ltd, 35 Armstrong Street South, Ballarat.	Renewal Schedule for General Liability Policy No. 10M 1902365 07.		14047	Insurance	14047
A7817	24	06	1992	Documents	Notice	Commercial Union Insurance, 35 Armstrong Street South, Ballarat.	covering letter and Renewal Schedule for Glass Policy 13A 5900788 due 08/08.		14047	Insurance	14047
A7818				Documents	Reports	Commercial Union Assurance Company of Australia Limited	Copy of Fire & Perils Insurance Policy		14047	Insurance	14047
A7819	07	09	1992	Documents	Letters In	Doepel, Lilley & Taylor, 44 Armstrong Street South, Ballarat.	Reminder letter that the premium due under Glass Policy No. 13A 5900788 for $568.00 is overdue to the Commercial Union Insurance Company.		14047	Insurance	14047
A7820	02	02	1996	Documents	Letters In	Doepel, Lilley & Taylor, 44 Armstrong Street South, Ballarat.	letter advising that the Commercial Union Company, according to its assessor, who recently inspected the building regarding a water damage claim, that the property is substantially under-insured; please contact the writer in this regard a.s.a.p. re. Policy No. 01A 5701715 due 09/08.		14047	Insurance	14047
A7821	29	04	1994	Documents	Letters In	Doepel, Lilley & Taylor, 44 Armstrong Street South, Ballarat.	letter encouraging Landlords' for $190.00 p.a. to consider taking out Landord's Property Protection Insurance.		14047	Insurance	14047
A7822	03	12	1991	Documents	Letters In	Commercial Union Insurance, 35 Armstrong Street South, Ballarat.	"Without Prejudice" letter acknowledging receipt of BMI's lodged claim report for water damage to walls - claim no. 524526.		14047	Insurance	14047
A7823	28	08	1991	Documents	Letters In	Doepel, Lilley & Taylor, 44 Armstrong Street South, Ballarat.	letter enclosing quotations for increases of sum insured under Public Liability Insurance Policy No. 10M 1902365 due 20/07 issued by the Commercial Union Insurance.		14047	Insurance	14047
A7824	16	10	1995	Documents	Pamphlets (Brochures)	Brotherhood of St. Laurence, Box 1668, Ballarat Mail Centre, 3354.	covering letter and copy of "Jobskills Program" being offer by the Department of Employment, Education and Training to provide services to unemployed people through the Jobskills program.		14047	Staff	14047
A7825	01	11	1995	Documents	Pamphlets (Brochures)	Damascus College	Newsletter No. 17 for November, 1995		14047	Library	14047
A7826	18	11	1992	Documents	Letters In	Australian Taxation Office, 6 Gladstone Street, Moonee Ponds, 3039.	letter enclosing refund cheque for $863.15 being overpayment of tax instalment deductions for the year ended 30th June, 1992.		14047	Accounts	14047
A7827	05	11	1992	Documents	Letters In	Australian Taxation Office, 6 Gladstone Street, Moonee Ponds, 3039	letter acknowleding of an over remittance of the BMI's Group Account; and gives approval for the BMI to deduct the amount of $863.15 from their next monthly remittance.		14047	Accounts	14047
A7828	12	11	1992	Documents	Letters Out	Australian Taxation Office, P.O. Box 9698, Moonee Ponds, 3039	letter requesting refund of Group Tax over payment of $863.15 be refunded in full re your ref. PAYE/25645538.		14047	Accounts	14047
A7829	14	08	1992	Documents	Letters Out	Australian Taxation Office, G.P.O. Box 9990, Albury. N.S.W. 2640	re Group No. 256 455-38 we are advising that a over payment of Group Tax for the year 07/1991 to 06/1992 has been made to the amount of $863.15.		14047	Accounts	14047
A7830	23	06	1989	Documents	Leases	Doepel Lilley & Taylor, 43 Armstong St. Sth., Ballarat	advising of lease renewal with Neville Bell		14047	Office Rentals	14047
A7831	23	06	1989	Documents	Letters Out	Mr. Paul Mason, Community Arts Officer, Ballarat City Council Ballarat	advising of co-operation with Steering Committee to set up Gallery in two top floors of Sturt Street Building.		14047	Office Rentals	14047
A7832	16	06	1989	Documents	Leases	Doepel Lilley & Taylor, 44 Armstrong Street South, Ballarat	forwarding lease fto K. & M. Ogburn for property 113 Sturt Street, Ballarat		14047	Office Rentals	14047
A7833	26	05	1989	Documents	Letters In	City of Ballaarat, Town Hall, Queen Victoria Square, Ballarat	advising of possible formation of Steering Committee to examine possibility of establishing Art Gallery within Britannia building.		14047	Office Rentals	14047
A7834	17	05	1989	Documents	Letters In	Robert W. Bell, 34 Lydiard St. Sth., Ballarat.	listing requirements in development of rooms for use as Art Gallery		14047	Office Rentals	14047
A7835	26	04	1989	Documents	Leases	Doepel Lilley & Taylor, 44 Armstrong St. Sth., Ballarat.	forwarding Lease for front foyer office by tenant Ms. Kaahu (Kate) Tte A Weawe and advising of payment of $300.00 to 17th May. together with Schedule		14047	Office Rentals	14047
A7836	26	04	1989	Documents	Leases	Doepel Lilley & Tayor, 44 Armstrong St. Sth., Ballarat	requesting renewal lease external wall by Neville Bell		14047	Office Rentals	14047
A7837	22	02	1959	Documents	Leases	Doepel Lilley & Taylor, 44 Armstrong Street Sth., Ballarat	enclosiing correspondence from Ms. Te Whare O Tu requesting permission to share with Ballarat Branch of Ballarat Baihai faith and possibility of renting former ticket book section		14047	Office Rentals	14047
A7838	02	11	1988	Documents	Leases	Doepel Lilley & Taylor, 44 Armstrong St. Sth., Ballarat	forwarding lease details with Ballarat Lyric Theatre Inc. for property 119 Sturt Street		14047	Office Rentals	14047
A7839	04	10	1988	Documents	Letters In	Ballarat Lyric Theatre, PO Box 131 Ballarat East	requesting adjustment of rental due to problems with ceiling of Studio 2		14047	Office Rentals	14047
A7840	08	09	1988	Documents	Letters Out	Mr. S. Butler, Secretary Ballarat Lyric Theatre, PO Box 131 Ballarat East	advising that consultant employed to report on whole building, meanwhile Studio 2 closed.		14047	Buildings	14047
A7841	26	07	1988	Documents	Leases	Ballarat Lyric Theatre, PO Box 131, Ballarat East	requesting [progress of repair to ceiling in Studio 2		14047	Buildings	14047
A7842	01	06	1988	Documents	Leases	Doepel Lilley & Taylor, 44 Armstrong St. Sth., Ballarat.	enclosing 2 copies lease Dr. J. R. Proud lecture room 117 Sturt St. Ballarat by Te Whare O Tu		14047	Office Rentals	14047
A7843	22	04	1988	Documents	Leases	Doepel Lilley & Taylor, 44 Armstrong St. Sth., Ballarat.	enclosing signed lease by Mrs. Dorothy Kitzelmann, Ballet Shop.		14047	Office Rentals	14047
A7844	25	02	1988	Documents	Letters In	Doepel Lilley & Taylor, 44 Armstrong St. Sth., Ballarat.	advice by Victoria League that Club rooms sub-let to Church group		14047	Office Rentals	14047
A7845	22	02	1988	Documents	Letters Out	Miss A. Byrne, Byrne Jones & Torney, 38 Lydiard St. Sth., Ballarat.	granting consent for Lyric Theatre to sublease to Ballarat Cinemas for 8 - 9 month term		14047	Office Rentals	14047
A7846	15	02	1988	Documents	Leases	Byrne Jones & Torney, 38 Lydiard St. Sth., Ballarat.	requesting formal consent to sublease to Ballarat Cinemas		14047	Office Rentals	14047
A7847	09	12	1987	Documents	Leases	Doelep Lilley & Taylor, 44 Armstrong St. Sth., Ballarat.	forwarding lease details property leased to H. R. K. Ashton, 121 Sturt St., Balalrat.		14047	Office Rentals	14047
A7848	27	11	1986	Documents	Leases	Doelep Lilley & Taylor, 44 Armstrong St. Sth., Ballarat.	forwarding lease Ballarat Lyric Theatre renewal		14047	Office Rentals	14047
A7849	29	06	1989	Documents	Leases	Doepel Lilley & Taylor, 44 Armstrong St. Sth., Ballarat	acknowledging receipt of signed lease to Ogburn for property 113 Sturt Street		14047	Buildings	14047
A7850	19	09	1986	Documents	Letters In	Ballarat Lyric Theatre, PO Box 131 Ballarat East	requesting maintenance premises Vegas Theatre		14047	Buildings	14047
A7851	01	08	1989	Documents	Leases	Doepel Lilley & Taylor, 44 Armstrong St. Sth.,Ballarat	advising of consent to lease renewal to Neville Bell, and repairs to front shop leased to Ogburn.		14047	Office Rentals	14047
A7852	22	12	1989	Documents	Leases	Doepel Lilley & Taylor, 44 Armstrong St. Sth., Ballarat	forwarding lease for Bell Graphic, 117 Sturt St. Ballarat.		14047	Office Rentals	14047
A7853	23	03	1984	Documents	Leases	Doepel Lilley & Taylor, 44 Armstrong St. Sth., Ballarat	enclosing letter from Victoria League with request for written reply		14047	Office Rentals	14047
A7854	07	03	1984	Documents	Leases	The Victoria League, 117 Sturt Street, Ballarat.	advising objection to rental increase		14047	Office Rentals	14047
A7855	22	10	1982	Documents	Leases	Doepel Lilley & Tayllor, 44 Armstrong St. Sth., Ballarat.	forwarding amended rate notice list and advising all rates paid . Mr.Ashton refunded overpayment.		14047	Accounts	14047
A7856	14	07	1978	Documents	Letters In	Vegas Cinema, 11 Grenville st. Nth., Ballarat.	advising Mr. H.. Ashton renting shop on west side theatre.		14047	Office Rentals	14047
A7857	26	10	1979	Documents	Leases	Miss L. Smail, Victoria League, Ballarat.	advising that on expiriy lease in December monthly tenancy from 1st January 1980 acceptable at same rent.		14047	Office Rentals	14047
A7858	2010	10	1980	Documents	Leases	I. S. Wright, 113 Sturt St., Ballarat	requesting permission to sub-let property 113 Sturt St.,		14047	Office Rentals	14047
A7859	21	10	1980	Documents	Leases	Mr. J. Anderson, Village Drive In (Ballarat) Pty. Ltd., Ballarat.	advising increase rental lease Vegas Theatre.		14047	Accounts	14047
A7860	30	10	1980	Documents	Leases	K. R. Travers, Vegas Cinema,11 Grenville St, Ballarat	Accepting increase in rental for lease of Vegas Theatre.		14047	Accounts	14047
A7861	24	12	1981	Documents	Letters In	R. N. Whitcher, Doepell, Lilley & Taylor, 44 Armstrong St South, Ballarat	Enclosing commercial leases signed by Ashton Jewellers, Allan's Danceland, Janet Brown Ballet School, Lija Svalbe Ballet School, Wright Stamp Shop		14047	Office Rentals	14047
A7862	29	5	1995	Documents	Letters In	M. Wright, Secretary, Forty Plus Employment Group, 181 Albert St, Sebastopol	Enquiring about restoration and future use of ballroom		14047	Buildings	14047
A7863	28	02	1994	Documents	Letters In	Dobson Morrow, 14 Dawson St, Ballarat	Enquiring about possible rental of space at the Mechanics for The Community Theatre Group		14047	Hall booking	14047
A7864	30	04	1991	Documents	Letters Out	Philharmonic Singers, Mechanics Institute	Advising that the Pound Room will no longer be available		14047	Room booking	14047
A7865	27	06	1994	Documents	Leases	Doepell, Lilley & Taylor to Mrs Kitzelmann, Pirouette Ballet Supplies, 115 Sturt St, Ballarat	Advising expiry of lease, and asking if new lease is required		14047	Office Rentals	14047
A7866	04	10	1995	Documents	Leases	Doepel, Lilley & Taylor to Ross Kitzmann, High St, Learmonth	Lease proposal to take over mother's shop lease		14047	Office Rentals	14047
A7867	23	10	1995	Documents	Leases	Ballarat Mechanics' Institute	Copy of lease for retail shop - Ross Kitzelmann, High St, Learmonth		14047	Office Rentals	14047
A7868	05	12	1994	Documents	Leases	Doepel, Lilley & Taylor, 44 Armstrong South, Ballarat	Enclosing copy of lease - 121 Sturt Street, Ballarat		14047	Office Rentals	14047
A7869	21	11	1994	Documents	Leases	Ballarat Mechanics' Institute	Copy of Lease for John David Sleep, RSD R115 Magpie, Vic 3352, trading as Ballarat Woolshed. Use of premises: Souveir & gift shop.		14047	Office Rentals	14047
A7870	02	11	1994	Documents	Letters Out	David Wright, Doepel, Lilley & Taylor, Armstrong St South	Re lease of former Ashtons' Premises to Mr & Mrs Sleep		14047	Office Rentals	14047
A7871	22	10	1994	Documents	Letters In	John Sleep, Proprietor, Ballarat Woolshed, R.S.D. R115, Magpie 3352.	Advising information about himself as support for lease of former McConnell's Jewellers		14047	Office Rentals	14047
A7872	26	09	1994	Documents	Letters Out	The Secretary, The Victoria League, 117 Sturt St, Ballarat	Complaining about and refuting verbal complaint that was alleged to have been made about condition of rooms and toilet. The rooms are also being used for 15 young people who are being trained in the library - they would not have left it untidy as they thad been asked not to!!!!!		14047	Room booking	14047
A7873	26	09	1994	Documents	Letters Out	Peggy Holgate, Hon. Secretary, The Victoria League, 117 Sturt St, Ballarat	Thanking for letters received and stating that doors were never snibbed		14047	Room booking	14047
A7874	18	08	1994	Documents	Letters Out	The Secretary, The Victoria League, 117 Sturt St, Ballarat	Complaining about not having a key to the power box		14047	Room booking	14047
A7875	15	02	1994	Documents	Letters Out	Miss P Holgate, Hon. Secretary, The Victoria League, 119 Sturt Street, Ballarat 3350	Agreeing to speak to Victoria League. Topic 'history of the institute'.		14047	Committees	14047
A7876	.17	04	1984	Documents	Letters Out	Hon. Sec., Victoria League, Ballarat Branch, 117 Sturt Street, Ballarat 3350.	Letter from President BMI responding to Victoria League letter addressed to Doepel, Lilley & Taylor regarding their tenancy and their objection to the increase in rental charges, and response to the four points raised in their letter. Finally advising if V.L. not satisfied BMI prepared to discuss mutually agreed termination of the lease.		14047	Office Rentals	14047
A7877	01	03	1986	Documents	Leases	Ballarat Mechanics' Institute	Copy of Lease between Ballarat Mechanics Institute and Ballarat Branch of The Victoria League for a term of 3 years commencing 1st March 1986. Rental $140.00 per calendar month.		14047	Office Rentals	14047
A7878	13	03	1991	Documents	Letters In	Doepel, Lilley & Taylor, Real Estate & Insurance Agents, 44 Armstrong Street South, Ballarat 3350.	Advising BMI on behalf of the Victoria League of excessive water damage to the Western side internal and external walls.		14047	Buildings	14047
A7879	30	04	1991	Documents	Letters Out	The Secretary, The Victoria League, Mechanics' Institute, Ballarat 3350.	Notification that their tenant (Dutch Club) left the gas turned on; pointing out the danger of the situation and requesting this should not happen again.		14047	Office Rentals	14047
A7880	20	06	1991	Documents	Letters In	Doepel, Lilley & Taylor, Real Estate & Insurance Agents, 44 Armstrong Street South, Ballarat 3350.	Further to their letter of 13th March, submitting for consideration quotes for repairs to Western wall of the Victoria League room.		14047	Buildings	14047
A7881	11	04	1992	Documents	Letters In	Hon Secretary, The Victoria League, Ballarat Branch, 117 Sturt Street, Ballarat 3350.	Letter of apology for the state of the Entrance Hall following the 21st Birthday Party, and requestuing BMI supply copy of the letting conditions.		14047	Office Rentals	14047
A7882	04	05	1992	Documents	Letters Out	President, Victoria League (Ballarat Branch), Mechanics' Instititute Building, 119 Sturt Street, Ballarat 3350.	Letter from Secretary BMI regarding balcony double doors found open, rubbish left in passages, damage to carpets, furniture blocking access and general disorder. Foyer and hallway reeked of beer, urine and cigarette smoke. Advising strong recommendations will be made to BMI committee.		14047	Office Rentals	14047
A7883	26	05	1992	Documents	Letters Out	Chairman, Victoria League (Ballarat Branch) Mechanics' Institute Building, 119 Sturt Street, Ballarat 3350.	Letter advising that the Committee of BMI will not be renewing their lease which ends in March 1993. Repeated requests to ban smoking in the rooms have been ignored and BMI are still awaiting details of sub-letting arrangements.		14047	Office Rentals	14047
A7884	28	05	1992	Documents	Letters Out	Mr. A. Campbell, Victoria League	Regret unable to meet Monday next, suggest their secretary write to BMI Committee when arrangements will be made to meet.		14047	Office Rentals	14047
A7885	29	05	1992	Documents	Letters Out	Chairman, Victoria League (Ballarat Branch), Mechanics' Institute Building, 119 Sturt Street, Ballarat 3350.	Letter detailing conditions of lease of rooms by the Victoria League following the disregard of the smoking ban in the BMI building and the general disorder left after previous sub-rentals entered into without BMI permission. BMI Committee concerned at attitude towards Secretary of BMI and attack on his character.		14047	Office Rentals	14047
A7886	-	-	1992	Documents	Letters In	Hon. Sec., The Victoria League (Ballarat Branch), 117 Sturt Street, Ballarat 3350.	Request from the Executive of The Victoria League for meeting with BMI to reconsider decision to terminate their lease. Enclosing list of regular sub-tenants.		14047	Office Rentals	14047
A7887	10	06	1992	Documents	Letters Out	Mrs J. Nevett, Secretary, The Victoria League (Ballarat Branch) 117 Sturt Street, Ballarat 3350.	Advising will present her letter at BMI meeting with recommendation that sub-committee meet with Victoria League at mutually convenient time.		14047	Office Rentals	14047
A7888	19	08	1992	Documents	Letters Out	The Secretary, The Victoria League (Ballarat Branch), 117 Sturt Street, Ballarat 3350.	Advising of resolution of BMI Committee that after expiration of present term the lease between BMI and The Victoria League will not be renewed. However BMI aware of long association resolved that the Victoria League be permitted to rent rooms on month to month basis. Letter also sets out other arrangements regarding rent and sub-letting.		14047	Office Rentals	14047
A7889	06	10	1992	Documents	Letters In	Arnold Campbell,Chairman, The Victoria League	Letter was presented yesterday and BMI proposals will be discussed as soon as possible.		14047	Office Rentals	14047
A7890	05	11	1992	Documents	Letters In	Arnold Campbell, Chairman, The Victoria League	Requesting a time to discuss the proposals, preferably before Christmas.		14047	Office Rentals	14047
A7891	--	--	1992	Documents	Letters In	Peggy Holgate, Hon. Sec., The Victoria League	Request for Robert Bell or one of the Committee to be a guest speaker at the April meeting of the Victoria League.		14047	Committees	14047
A7892	07	12	1992	Documents	Letters Out	Mr A. Campbell, Sebastopol Road, Buninyong	Confirmation of meeting with representatives of the Victoria League on 14th December, 1992 at 10am.		14047	Office Rentals	14047
A7893	15	02	1993	Documents	Letters In	Ramsay, Gaunt & Fraser, 41 Lydiard Street South, Ballarat	Documentation enclosed relating to the termination of tenancy of the Victoria League.		14047	Office Rentals	14047
A7894	25	05	1993	Documents	Letters In	Ramsay, Gaunt & Fraser, 41 Lydiard Street South, Ballarat	re: the Victoria League. Request for written confirmation concerning "tenure in respect of the meeting room and its ownership of the contents. Provision would need to be made for our client to remove the furniture upon termination of any tenancy arrangements."		14047	Office Rentals	14047
A7895	--	--	1993	Documents	Inventories		List of contents of room leased by the Victoria League.		14047	Office Rentals	14047
A7896	01	11	1995	Documents	Letters In	Sandhurst Trustees Limited	Client account statement for 6 month term in Investment Common Fund - $8205.10		14047	Accounts	14047
A7897	22	12	1995	Documents	Letters In	National Australia Bank, Sturt & Doveton Streets, Ballarat	National Fixed Interest Income Bond - Interest advice - $99.75		14047	Accounts	14047
A7898	19	12	1995	Documents	Letters In	Dobson Morrow, 14 Dawson Street Sth, Ballarat	Enclose cheque for interest due on mortgage from H. Relouw and copy of Lender's Remittance Advice.		14047	Accounts	14047
A7899	07	12	1995	Documents	Letters In	Dobson Morrow, 14 Dawson Street Sth, Ballarat	Cheque for interest due on mortgage from I. M. McMickan and copy of Lender's Remittance Advice.		14047	Accounts	14047
A7900	16	11	1995	Documents	Letters In	Dobson Morrow, 14 Dawson Street Sth, Ballarat	Cheque for interest due on mortgage from P. N. & U. J. Smith and a copy of Lender's Remittance Advice.		14047	Accounts	14047
A7901	25	09	1995	Documents	Letters In	National Australia Bank, sturt & Doveton Streets, Ballarat	National Fixed Income Bond - Interest advice - $99.75		14047	Accounts	14047
A7902	28	08	1995	Documents	Letters Out	Australian Unity Building Society Ltd., 114 Albert Road, South Melbourne	Application for redemption of fixed term deposit, including withdrawal form, for $4752.24		14047	Accounts	14047
A7903	13	07	1995	Documents	Letters In	Sandhurst Trustees Ltd., 18 View Street, Bendigo	Term Deposit Review Advice.		14047	Accounts	14047
A7904	24	07	1995	Documents	Statements	Bendigo Building Society, 1209A Howitt Street, Wendouree	Statement of account. Ending balance $7928.37.		14047	Accounts	14047
A7905	22	06	1995	Documents	Letters In	National Australia Bank, Sturt & Doveton Streets, Ballarat	National Fixed Income Bond - interest advice - $99.75		14047	Accounts	14047
A7906	20	06	1995	Documents	Letters In	Dobson Morrow, 14 Dawson Street Sth, Ballarat	Cheque for interest due from mortgage of H. P. Relouw and copy of Lender's Remittance Advice.		14047	Accounts	14047
A7907	08	06	1995	Documents	Letters In	Dobson Morrow, 14 Dawson Street Sth, Ballarat	Notification of 1% increase in management fee - the first increase since 1978.		14047	Accounts	14047
A7908	07	06	1995	Documents	Letters In	Dobson Morrow, 14 Dawson Street Sth, Ballarat	Cheque for interest due on mortgage from I. M. McMickan and copy of Lender's Remittance Advice.		14047	Accounts	14047
A7909	19	05	1995	Documents	Letters In	Dobson Morrow, 14 Dawson Street Sth, Ballarat	Cheque for interest on mortgage held by P. N. & U. J. Smith and copy of Lender's Remittance Advice.		14047	Accounts	14047
A7910	18	04	1995	Documents	Letters In	Dobson Morrow, 14 Dawson Street Sth, Ballarat	Mrs J Puls failed to attend the hearing of the Summons for Oral Examination. Requested a warrant for her arrest.		14047	Committees	14047
A7911	07	04	1995	Documents	Letters In	National Australia Bank	Concerning Fixed Income Bond - has been transferred to the National's centralised computer system.		14047	Accounts	14047
A7912	05	04	1995	Documents	Letters In	Dobson Morrow, 14 Dawson Street Sth, Ballarat	Require a Mortgage Investment Authority to be signed for the mortgage from P. N. & U. J. Smith.		14047	Letters In	14047
A7913	31	03	1995	Documents	Statement	National Australia Bank, 136 Exhibition Street, Melbourne.	Interest on Investment Account 003 is $99.75.		14047	Accounts	14047
A7914	23	03	1995	Documents	Letters In	Australian Unity Building Society Limited, 114 Albert Road, South Melbourne, 3205	Renewal letter re BMI's Term Deposit 100847308 maturing April 7, 1995.		14047	Accounts	14047
A7915	12	01	1995	Documents	Letters In	Sandhurst Trustees Ltd., 1213C Howitt Street, Wendouree. 3355	letter advising of Term Deposit Account 4468708/W101 is due for renewal on January 23, 1995.		14047	Accounts	14047
A7916	02	07	1990	Documents	Letters In	Custom Credit, 10 Bond Street, Sydney. N.S.W. 2000	Company letter advising all clients of "Tax File Information for Investors".		14047	Accounts	14047
A7917	20	04	1982	Documents	Invoices	The Ballarat Water Commissioners, Grenville Street, Ballarat.	Three pages of Rate Notices for the BMI and a copy of "Local Government No. 629 Part X - Rates.		14047	Accounts	14047
A7918	20	04	1982	Documents	Notices	The Ballarat Water Commissioners, Grenville Street, Ballarat. 3350	Two Renewal Notices, one Final Notice and a Receipt issued by Doepel, Lilley & Taylor for $115.44 for water rates.		14047	Accounts	14047
A7919	02	12	1994	Documents	Statement	Doepel, Lilley & Taylor, 44 Armstrong Street South, Ballarat.	Statement for Commercial Letting Fee for $520.00.		14047	Accounts	14047
A7920	19	11	1990	Documents	Letters In	Doepel, Lilley & Taylor, 44 Armstrong Street South, Ballarat.	letter advising the BMI to write to the Ballarat Water Board to organise for each account to be correctly address and fitted to match up with the particular room.		14047	Accounts	14047
A7921			1995	Documents	Regulations	City of Ballarat	Copy of "Signs & Goods on Road Reservations Policy, 1995"		14047	Advertisement	14047
A7922				Documents	Records	City of Ballarat	Blank "Application form for a Permit to Place Items on a Footway".		14047	Fixtures & Fittings	14047
A7923	11	05	1995	Documents	Letters In	City of Ballarat	letter re Separate Rate No.6 Proposed Sale of Albert Street.		14047	Accounts	14047
A7924		05	1996	Documents	Letters In	City of Ballarat	letter advising that there is a Local Law that requires you to have a permit to place items on a road or footway.		14047	Advertisement	14047
A7925	21	05	1996	Documents	Regulations	City of Ballarat	Copy of "Community Local Law - Local Law No. 1 Permit" 96-213.		14047	Advertisement	14047
A7926	18	11	1993	Documents	Letters In	City of Ballaarat	letter advising of "Meeting of Special Rate No.6 Contributors" to be held on Thursday, November 25.		14047	Meetings	14047
A7927	24	09	1992	Documents	Letters In	City of Ballaarat	letter asking the BMI for comments re "Albert Street Car Park - Separate Rate No.6".		14047	Accounts	14047
A7928	27	05	1987	Documents	Letters Out	Mr. H.C. Wright, Manager, Community Services& Recreation, City of Ballarat.	letter advising of the BMI's interest in the re-development of the BMI building to form a true Performing Arts Centre for Ballarat.		14047	Concert performances	14047
A7929	06	05	1987	Documents	Letters Out	Mr. H.G. Wright, Manager, Community Services & Recreation, City of Ballarat.	letter inviting the Mayor and yourself to a Committee Meeting at the BMI on Monday, May 25 to discuss the proposal re Ballarat Performing Arts Centre.		14047	Concert performances	14047
A7930	18	03	1987	Documents	Letters In	City of Ballaarat	letter asking for meeting with the BMI Committee re Ballarat Performing Arts Centre proposal for the Mayor, Cr. Jim Reeves and H.G. Wright.		14047	Concert performances	14047
A7931				Documents	Notices	The Mayor, Councillors & Citizens of The City of Ballaarat, Ballarat	Copy of "Petition For Separate Rate For Purpose of Providing Off-Street Parking Facilities in Albert Street, Ballaarat".		14047	Accounts	14047
A7932				Documents	Letters In	Les Drury, Ron Harris, Stan McBride and Ken Wharton	three page letter which includes a drawing by a group of concerned Ballarat business men to advise of a opportunity that exists for the provision of free, limited time, off-street car parking for approx. 120 cars to service the "Downtown Ballarat Area".		14047	Committees	14047
A7933	12	08	1983	Documents	Letters Out	D. W. Thorpe, Subscription Department, 18 Salmon Street, Port Melbourne	forwarding subscription $48 for magazine 'Bookseller and Publisher'		14047	Subscriptions	14047
A7934	01	05	1995	Documents	Letters In	Ballarat Antique Bottle & Collectors Club Inc., PO Box 1762, Mail Centre Balalrat 3354	advising of departure of Club from Victoria room to new premises		14047	Room booking	14047
A7935	10	12	1993	Documents	Letters In	Ballarat Branch, The Cornish Association of Victoria, 4 Edlyn Street, Wendouree	advising departure from Victoria League rooms		14047	Room booking	14047
A7936	24	09	1992	Documents	Letters In	The Ballarat & District Better Hearing, PO Box 460, Ballarat	forwarding cheque for rent Committee room		14047	Accounts	14047
A7937	30	03	1992	Documents	Letters In	The Ballarat Folk Club, C/0 Brynn Matthews, :O Box 181 Ballarat 3353	requesting permission for Window dislay		14047	Advertisement	14047
A7938	14	12	1995	Documents	Letters In	Regent Multiplex Cinemas, 20 Lydiard Street Sth., Ballarat.	advising that doors to hallway leading to Library to be completed January 1996		14047	Buildings	14047
A7939	05	04	1995	Documents	Letters In	Regent Multiplex Cinemas, 20 Lydiard St. Ballarat	advising that doors will be installed by April 24th		14047	Buildings	14047
A7940	20	03	1995	Documents	Letters Out	Mr. J. Burke, Ballarat Cinemas Regent Theatre, Lydiard St.Nth., Ballarat	advising that doors not fitted and insisting on firm commitment for completion together with copy letter forwarded March		14047	Buildings	14047
A7941	01	11	1994	Documents	Letters Out	Mr. John Burke, Ballarat Cinemas, Lydiard St. Nth., Ballarat.	request for replacement of carpet at Cinema's expense		14047	Fixtures & Fittings	14047
A7942	27	10	1994	Documents	Letters In	Mr. John Bourke, Regent Multiplex Cinemas, Lydiard St. Nth., Ballarat.	forwarding cheque for balance goodwill payment, and submitting proposal for monetary assistance in recarpeting		14047	Accounts	14047
A7943	14	10	1994	Documents	Letters Out	Mr. John Bourke, Regent Multiplex Cinemas, Lydiard St. Nth., Ballarat.	forwarding details security problems and requesting assurance building be safe for all staff.		14047	Buildings	14047
A7944	11	10	1994	Documents	Memorandum	Mr. John Bourke, Regent Multiplex Cinemas, Lydiard St. Nth., Ballarat.	advising doors to back of Cinema left open after night screening.		14047	Buildings	14047
A7945	23	10	1994	Documents	Letters In	Mr. John Bourke, Regent Multiplex Cinemas, Lydiard St. Nth., Ballarat.	advising renaming of Vegas Cinema to read 'Sturt Cinema'		14047	Britannia	14047
A7946	21	09	1994	Documents	Letters In	Mr. John Bourke, Regent Multiplex Cinemas, Lydiard St. Nth., Ballarat.	requesting approval for renaming Vegas Cinema to 'Cinema on Sturt'		14047	Britannia	14047
A7947	16	08	1994	Documents	Letters Out	Mr. John Bourke, Regent Multiplex Cinemas, Lydiard St. Nth., Ballarat.	requesting confirmation of Cinema name		14047	Britannia	14047
A7948	15	08	1994	Documents	Leases	Doepel Lilley & Taylor, 44 Armstrong St. Sth., Ballarat	enclosing copy lease property 119 Sturt St., Ballarat and advising that no reply received from Lyric Theatre.		14047	Britannia	14047
A7949	16	07	1994	Documents	Letters In	Ballarat Lyric Theatre, Box 1323 Ballarat Mail Centre Ballarat 3354	advising of compliance of conditions of lease pertaining to notice to vacate theatre. together with copy letter forwarded by Doepel Lilley & Taylor.		14047	Britannia	14047
A7950	02	07	1994	Documents	Letters Out	Doepel Lilley & Taylor, Armstrong St. Sth., Ballarat.	setting out conditions for termination Lease by Ballarat Lyric Theatre.		14047	Britannia	14047
A7951	04	08	1994	Documents	Letters In	Ballarat Cinemas Pty. Ltd., 20 Lydiard St. Sth., Ballarat.	advising that Clause 10 of Contract to Lease is clearly understood.		14047	Britannia	14047
A7952	06	06	1994	Documents	Memorandum	Committee Members,Ballarat Mechanic Institute.	notification of Extraordinary Committee Meeting to be held 8th June 1994		14047	Meetings	14047
A7953	0800008	06	1994	Documents	Letters Out	Ms. Robin Peile, Community Theatre Project Inc. PO Box 50 Ballarat 3353	advising that applications unsuccessful.		14047	Buildings	14047
A7954	08	06	1994	Documents	Letters In	Community Theatre Project Inc. PO Box 50 Ballarat 3353	listing details for proposed lease of Theatre.		14047	Britannia	14047
A7955	0806199	06	1994	Documents	Letters In	City of Ballarat, Locked Bag No. 1, Wendouree PO , 3355	advising that meeting held with Community Theatre Group and stating that should lease be approved support by City as listed available.		14047	Britannia	14047
A7956	03	06		Documents	Letters In	Mr. John Bourke, Ballarat Cinemas Pty. Ltd., 20 Lydiard St. Sth., Ballarat.	submitting proposal for lease premises currently occupied by Lyric Theatre.		14047	Britannia lease	14047
A7957	25	05	1994	Documents	Letters In	Community Theatre Project Inc. PO Box 50, Ballarat 3353	setting out proposal for Lease of Theatre.		14047	Britannia lease	14047
A7958	16	06	1993	Documents	Letters In	Ms. Robin Peile, Community Theatre Project Steering Party, PO Box 50 Ballarat 3353	requesting that lease proposal be submitted at next interim meeting.		14047	Britannia	14047
A7959	21	09	1993	Documents	Letters In	Ms. Robin Peile, Community Theatre Project Steering Party, PO Box 50 Ballarat 3353	seeking meeting for discussion of proposal for lease Theatre.		14047	Britannia	14047
A7960	25	05	1994	Documents	Letters In	Ms. Robin Peile, Community Theatre Project Steering Party, PO Box 50 Ballarat 3353	proposal for Lease of Theatre together with Schedules		14047	Britannia	14047
A7961	20	03	1995	Documents	Letters Out	Mr. J. Bourke, Ballarat Cinemas, Regent Theatre, Lydiard St. Nth., Ballarat.	requesting information as to when doors be refitted to passageway.		14047	Buildings	14047
A7962	03	08	1990	Documents	Letters In	Doepel Lilley & Taylor, 44 Armstrong St. Sth., Ballarat.	enclosing Schedules and lease to Ballarat Lyric Theatre Inc. for property 119 Sturt St. Ballarat.		14047	Britannia	14047
A7963	08	06	1994	Documents	Letters Out	Mr John Bourke, Ballarat Cinemas Pty. Ltd., P.O.Box 277, Ballarat	Proposal was sanctioned by the Committee, subject to the lease documents being prepared.		14047	Britannia	14047
A7964	04	08	1994	Documents	Fax (Telefax)	Robert Bell	Blank fax transmission sheet		14047	Committees	14047
A7965	--	05	1989	Documents	Leases	The Real Estate Institute of Victoria	Printed copy of the terms and conditions of a Commercial Lease		14047	Records	14047
A7966	04	08	1992	Documents	Letters In	Wendy Holgate, Ballarat Lyric Theatre, Box 1323 Mail Centre, Ballarat	Notification of leaking roof in the old Vegas Theatre and that the security light had blown again.		14047	Buildings	14047
A7967	03	09	1992	Documents	Leases	Doepel, Lilley & Taylor, 44 Armstrong Dtreet South, Ballarat	Notification of a letter from Ballarat Lyric Theatre requesting a further lease.		14047	Britannia	14047
A7968	22	12	1992	Documents	Leases	Doepel, Lilley & Taylor, 44 Armstrong Street South, Ballarat	Encloses lease details for the renewal of the lease to Ballarat Lyric Theatre.		14047	Britannia	14047
A7969	19	07	1991	Documents	Letters In	Noellene Braybrook, Ballarat Lyric Theatre, P. O. Box 131, Ballarat East	Notification of water leaking in at the east door, the west door and the ceiling above the balcony.		14047	Buildings	14047
A7970	02	07	1990	Documents	Leases	Christina Clark, Community Projects Manager, 3BBB-FM, Lydiard St. Sth, Ballarat	Request to enter discussion with the BMI to take over the lease of the theatre from Ballarat Lyric Theatre, or giving priorty to 3BBB should the lease be up for renewal.		14047	Hall booking	14047
A7971	14	08	1990	Documents	Letters In	Byrne, Jones & Torney, 38 Lydiard Street South, Ballarat	Enclose cheque for Comptroller of Stamps from Ballarat Lyric Theatre		14047	Accounts	14047
A7972	08	08	1990	Documents	Records	Ballarat Lyric Theatre Incorporated	Uncashed cheque to Comptroller of Stamps for $60.48		14047	Accounts	14047
A7973	03	06	19??	Documents	Letters In	John Bourke, Ballarat Cinemas Pty. Ltd., 20 Lydiard Street South, Ballarat	Letter of intention to lease premises presently occupied by Ballarat Lyric Theatre. A detailed argument presenting the case, including past works undertaken by Ballarat Cinemas and the intention of opening the space for local schools etc and Royal South Street Society.		14047	Hall booking	14047
A7974	14	12	1989	Documents	Letters In	Harald Geoffrey, Ballarat Lyric Theatre, P. O. Box 131, Ballarat East	Request to hire the ticket box in the downstairs foyer for the production of "No No Nanette" to be held at the Founders' Hall, B.C.A.E.		14047	Office Rentals	14047
A7975	21	06	1993	Documents	Letters Out	Wendy Holgate, Ballarat Lyric Theatre, 5 Murray Street, Ballarat	Members of the Committee require access to the leased premises for an inspection of the foyer and theatre areas.		14047	Office Rentals	14047
A7976	04	05	1992	Documents	Letters In	Wendy Holgate, Ballarat Lyric Theatre, P. O. Box 131, Ballarat East	Notification that on Sunday 3rd May the upstairs foyer was open and the lights were on. Concern expressed regarding security.		14047	Britannia	14047
A7977	30	05	1994	Documents	Letters In	Mr. Robert Bell	letter signed by "Betty, Joyce and Rosemary" saying thank you for the new heater.		14047	Fixtures & Fittings	14047
A7978	01	10	1981	Documents	Notices	St. Patrick's College, Ballarat.	Work Experience Arrangement and Work Placement Evaluation for Paul Baxter.		14047	Library	14047
A7979	28	04	1993	Documents	Letters In	Marie Perdrisat, R768 Reserve Road, Corindhap, 3352	letter written on behalf of Barry [BMI staff member] advising that he is a Jehovah Witness, and that he cannot have a blood transfusion [on religious beliefs] but there alternatives available which are listed and are available in most modern hospitals; letter countersigned by Barry [son].		14047	Staff	14047
A7980	09	05	1978	Documents	Notices	Mount Clear Secondary College, Ballarat.	Work Experience Arrangement for Barry Filbay with the BMI.		14047	Library	14047
A7981	10	12	1995	Documents	Letters Out	Mrs. Virginia Dyson, P.O. Box 110, Buninyong. Vic. 3357	letter confirming verbal offer of part-time employment with the library commencing January 2nd, 1996.		14047	Staff	14047
A7982	21	11	1995	Documents	Letters In	Betty Young, 7 Skipton Street, Ballarat.	letter terminating her long part-time association with the library [since the late 1960's], changes are necessary, has enjoyed this interesting part of her life and thanks everyone who has helped over the years.		14047	Staff	14047
A7983	12	12	1995	Documents	Letters Out	Mrs. Joyce Turnbull, 7 Cameron Street, Ballarat.	letter accepting her resignation with deep regret; Robert Bell goes on to say he has fond memories of their time together and what they achieved; and wishes that the Committee would become more involved.		14047	Staff	14047
A7984	23	11	1995	Documents	Letters In	Joyce Turnbull, 7 Cameron Street, Ballarat.	letter tendering her resignation as Library Assistant.		14047	Staff	14047
A7985	01	04	1992	Documents	Letters In	Peter McGrath, 22 Rodier Street, Ballarat.	letter asking if he can do volunteer work at the BMI as he intends to commence Study Information Management and Librarianship at BUC in June and would like some work experience.		14047	Library	14047
A7986	12	01	1994	Documents	Letters In	Miss K. Pruis, 31 Banfield Street, Ararat. Vic. 3377	letter advising that at present there are no positions vacant, but will keep your letter on file for future reference.		14047	Staff	14047
A7987	05	01	1994	Documents	Letters In	Miss Karen Pruis, 31 Banfield Street, Ararat. 3377	letter seeking employment, currently working as a branch librarian at Ararat- resume attached.		14047	Staff	14047
A7988	31	08	1994	Documents	Letters Out	Mr. B. O'Callaghan, 5 Warratta Avenue, Delacombe, 3356	letter advising that there are no positions vacant at present, but will keep your letter on file for future reference.		14047	Staff	14047
A7989				Documents	Letters In	Remaya Daly, 1016 Howitt Street, Wendouree. Vic. 3355	covering letter and resume seeking employment with the BMI.		14047	Staff	14047
A7990		04	1992	Documents	Letters In	Accident Compensation Commission	Provisional WorkCare Net Levy Rate for 1992/93 - Employer No. 2086624		14047	Insurance	14047
A7991	08	10	1991	Documents	Letters In	Accident Compensation Commission	Removal of Surcharge on WorkCare Levy - Employer No. 2086624		14047	Lecture booking	14047
A7992	..	04	1991	Documents	Letters In	Accident Compensation Commission	Your Provisional WorkCare Net Levy Rate for 1991/92 - Employer No. 2086624		14047	Insurance	14047
A7993	12	01	1861	Documents	Letters Out	Messrs Hoskins & Sheppard, Theatre Royal	Request for payment, within one month, of the proportion of the proceeds of the Benefit given at the Theatre Royal on 28th September last as per arrangements with the Masonic Lodge.		14047	Concert performances	14047
A7994	12	01	1861	Documents	Letters Out	Messrs Lister & Angel	Notification that BMI will comply with their request to use the front wall of the Institute as the back wall of the building to be erected on the condition that a guarantee be given that the wall shall be left perfect at the end of your lease.		14047	Buildings	14047
A7995	12	01	1861	Documents	Letters Out	To The Honorable the Chief Secretary	Returning account for 130 pounds and requesting account be paid through the Pay-Office at Ballaarat.		14047	Accounts	14047
A7996	12	01	1861	Documents	Letters Out	The Secretary of the District Hospital	Response to enquiry; room not available for their annual meeting on the 25th inst.		14047	Room booking	14047
A7997	15	01	1861	Documents	Letters Out	Messrs Evans Brothers	Letter of thanks from BMI Committee for handsome donation of Penny Cyclopaedia in 30 volumes.		14047	Donations	14047
A7998	14	01	1861	Documents	Letters Out	W.C. Smith Esq., Agent, Victoria Insurance Company	Enquiry whether buildings being erected on the frontage of the Institute will affect the insurance policy.		14047	Insurance	14047
A7999	16	01	1861	Documents	Letters Out	C. Stallard Esq	Notification that BMI Committee grant permission for two windows to be open into the Institute entrance way on the condition that they are five feet from the floor and frosted. BMI Committee reserve the right of having the windows closed up at any time should they consider it advisable. Request for door declined.		14047	Buildings	14047
A8000	18	01	1861	Documents	Letters Out	Mr George Robertson	Querying account received for 5 shillings balance and querying what discount allowed on an order of 100 pounds and upwards.		14047	Accounts	14047
A8001	19	01	1861	Documents	Letters Out	Thomas Learmonth Esq	Enquiry when Mr. Learmonth will be available to sign Leases requiring his signature as a Trustee, for the frontages to Sturt Street for a term of five years.		14047	Office Rentals	14047
A8002	26	01	1861	Documents	Letters Out	Mr. Charles Stallard	Giving notice that unless the doorway opened to the passage is not closed immediately, the permission granted with respect to the windows will be withdrawn and a fence will be erected in front of both door and windows.		14047	Buildings	14047
A8003	28	01	1861	Documents	Letters Out	The Captain and Members of the Ballaarat Fire Brigade	Hearty thanks from BMI Committee for the use of their fine room during the last 18 months and present two life-memberships as acknowledgement.		14047	Membership	14047
A8004	30	01	1861	Documents	Letters Out	The Board of Directors fo the Ballaarat Gas Company	Making application for a remission of the charge of 3 pounds for laying on the gas to BMI.		14047	Accounts	14047
A8005	09	02	1861	Documents	Letters Out	W.C. Smith, Esq., Agent, Victoria Insurance Company	Requesting response to previous letter of 14th January making enquiry relating to wooden buildings being erected on the frontage of the Institute affecting BMI insurance policy.		14047	Insurance	14047
A8006	09	07	1861	Documents	Letters Out	Trustees of the Public Library, Melbourne	Informing the Trustees that the Ballarat Institution is a Mechanics' Institute supported by the subscription of its members, and is unable to complete the returns desired.		14047	Library	14047
A8007	11	02	1861	Documents	Letters Out	John Cathie Esq, M.L.A.	Enquiring upon what terms he would be prepared to deliver an experimental lecture. Would April 2nd be a suitable day to visit Ballarat?		14047	Lecture booking	14047
A8008	11	02	1861	Documents	Letters Out	J. Noble Wilson Esq.	Requesting information about what sum Mr Horne would accept for his lectures. There is difficulty with "half proceeds" because members are entitled to free admission with a lady.		14047	Lecture booking	14047
A8009	11	02	1961	Documents	Letters Out	Rev. J. E. Brumby, D. D.	Invitation to visit Ballarat to deliver a lecture. Under what terms would he do so, and would the second Tuesday in June be suitable?		14047	Lecture booking	14047
A8010	11	02	1861	Documents	Letters Out	David Blair Esq.	Request to know under what terms he would be prepared to come to Ballarat to deliver a lecture.		14047	Lecture booking	14047
A8011	12	02	1861	Documents	Letters Out	Birnie Esq.	Enquiring under what terms would he be willing to visit Ballarat to deliver a lecture.		14047	Lecture booking	14047
A8012	12	02	1861	Documents	Letters Out	Pridham Esq.	Enquiring under what terms he would be prepared to visit Ballarat to deliver a lecture.		14047	Lecture booking	14047
A8013	16	02	1861	Documents	Letters Out	Mr Charles Fanshawe	"Your note dated 13 July reached me this morning. In reply I beg to say that our lecture hall is the largest in the colony and will comfortably accommodate 800 to 900 persons. The terms are for one night four pounds for two nights seven pounds inclusive of gas which will cost from 12/- to 15/- per night. The hall is situated exactly in the centre of Ballaarat; and with the exception of the theatres and one or two concert rooms ( not the most respectable) there is no room capable of accommodating more than 200 persons. Nor do I think that there is any likelihood of success for Miss Marryatt's entertainment except in the Mechanics' Hall. We have no piano but one can be hired, as there are two or three on Ballaarat for hire."		14047	Hall booking	14047
A8014	23	02	1861	Documents	Letters Out	R. H. Horne Esq.	Regrets that his letter did not arrive in time for the Committee meeting. Expresses pleasure that he has entered into personal communication with the Committee about lectures.		14047	Lecture booking	14047
A8015	23	02	1861	Documents	Letters Out	Mr James Francis	At the last meeting of the Committee a sub-committee was appointed to investigate his loss in the erection of the Institute.		14047	Buildings	14047
A8016	23	02	1861	Documents	Letters Out	Mr Charles Fanshawe	Accepts proposed arrangement of three pounds for one night including gas. Details of the availability of the Hall.		14047	Hall booking	14047
A8017	25	02	1861	Documents	Letters Out	Honorary Secretary of the Ballaarat Philharmonic Society	An agreement has been prepared and is awaiting signing. The Institute is not prepared to build platform accommodation for an orchestra as present.		14047	Hall booking	14047
A8018	25	02	1861	Documents	Letters Out	The Honorary Secretary of the Ballaarat Horticultural Society	The large Hall can be hired for two guineas and the cost of gas, for your autumn exhibition.		14047	Hall booking	14047
A8019	23	02	1861	Documents	Letters Out	Secretary of the A. O. Foresters	"In reply to your letter of the 12th inst., I am directed by the committee to inform you that they will endeavour to make such arrangements as will mitigate or remove the evil(?) complained of." An agreement has been prepared.		14047	Committees	14047
A8020	25	02	1861	Documents	Letters Out	Honorary Secretary, Ballaarat Fire Brigade	Notification that any two officers appointed by the Brigade shall be honorary members of the Institute while holding office.		14047	Membership	14047
A8021	25	02	1861	Documents	Letters Out	David Blair Esq.	The Committee accepts the offer to lecture. Requests two lectures, terms and subjects to be forwarded to the Institute.		14047	Lecture booking	14047
A8022	25	02	1861	Documents	Letters Out	John Cathie Esq. M.L.A.	Accepts terms for lectures - eight pounds for two lectures, one week apart.		14047	Lecture booking	14047
A8023	25	02	1861	Documents	Letters Out	R. Birnie Esq.	Unable to accept the terms proposed, and so declines offer.		14047	Lecture booking	14047
A8024	27	02	1861	Documents	Letters Out	Mr I. R. Weber	Unable to accept the offer to buy grand pianos.		14047	Fixtures & Fittings	14047
A8025	02	03	1861	Documents	Letters Out	R. H. Horne Esq.	Accepts offer to lecture on the "Life and Death struggle of Italy".		14047	Lecture booking	14047
A8026	08	03	1861	Documents	Letters Out	Messrs Irving Glover & Co	BMI accepts tender for the supply of 13 tables at one pound 4/6 each.		14047	Fixtures & Fittings	14047
A8027	09	03	1861	Documents	Letters Out	Mr J. C. St Quentin	Agree to allow the walls of the passage to be used for advertising at the charge of ten pounds fer one year. They expect the walls to be left in perfect condition and have the right to remove anything which they deem objectionable.		14047	Advertisement	14047
A8028	09	03	1861	Documents	Letters Out	Mr M. K. Vale	Accepts the tender for the supply of books at a discount of 21% off George Robertson's advertised list of prices.		14047	Library	14047
A8029	11	03	1861	Documents	Letters Out	Mr John Bulmer	BMI agrees to allow the Hall to be hired at half normal rate for a meeting in aid of the Church of England to the Aborigines.		14047	Hall booking	14047
A8030	09	03	1861	Documents	Letters Out	Mr William Dimsey	Notification that his application was successful. He will be under the control and supervision of the Secretary.		14047	Staff	14047
A8031	13	05	1861	Documents	Letters Out	Mrs A. T. Turner	Encloses a cheque for three guineas for professional services at the Anniversary Soiree.		14047	Soiree	14047
A8032	11	03	1861	Documents	Letters Out	The Secretary of the Benevolent Asylum	letter replying to request for costing for rent of Hall and lighting for concert given by the Philharmonic Society		14047	Hall booking	14047
A8033	12	03	1861	Documents	Letters Out	A.T. Turner, Esq.	letter advising that the Committee has instructed Mr. Batten to take charge of the Singing Class which is about to be established.		14047	Lectures and classes	14047
A8034	12	03	1861	Documents	Letters Out	John Victor, Esq.	By direction of the Committee I am to accept your offer to take charge of the classes that are about to be formed for the study of Grammar Composition at the Institute.		14047	Lectures and classes	14047
A8035	15	03	1861	Documents	Letters Out	John Cathie - letter 1 R.H. Horne - letter 2	letter 1 - letter advising that the 9th & 16th April will suit the Committee for your lecture. letter 2 - letter clarifing that the acceptance of your offer to deliver the lecture is at a cost of 5 pounds 5 shillings and in regard to the coach - it now ranges from 2/6d to 7/6d.		14047	Lecture booking	14047
A8036	23	03	1861	Documents	Letters Out	James Stewart, Esq.	acknowledging receipt of cheque for ten pounds to be equally divided between the Building and Library funds		14047	Accounts	14047
A8037	23	03	1861	Documents	Letters Out	G.E. Gaskell, Esq.	accepting his offer to lecture at the Institute on "Memories"		14047	Lectures and classes	14047
A8038	25	03	1861	Documents	Letters Out	Mons. Coignie	advising that the Committee has accepted your application to take charge of the French Class at the Institute		14047	Lectures and classes	14047
A8039		04	1861	Documents	Letters Out	Messrs. Evans Bros.	advising that your tender to supply Catalogues and Block Check Books has been accepted by the Committee		14047	Printing	14047
A8040	06	04	1861	Documents	Letters Out	James Baker, Esq., Hon. Sec., to the Bazaar Committee	letter requesting that immediate steps be taken to close the accounts of the late Bazaar in order that the overdrawn account at the London Chartered Bank may be reduced as much as possible		14047	Bazaar	14047
A8041	06	04	1861	Documents	Letters Out	Hon. Sec. of the Licensed Victuallers Association	letter advising that you can have the No. Class Room for your meeting on the first Wednesday of each month.		14047	Room booking	14047
A8042	06	04	1861	Documents	Letters Out	The Secretary, Ballaarat Miners Association	letter advising that your application to use the Hall on Thursday 11th inst, has been granted at a cost of half the usual fee [2 pounds plus the cost of gas]		14047	Hall booking	14047
A8043	06	04	1861	Documents	Letters Out	Messrs. Irving, Glover & Co.	letter advising that the Tables supplied by you on contract, as being not according to specification, and request that you take immediate steps to complete them according to contract.		14047	Fixtures & Fittings	14047
A8044	08	04	1861	Documents	Letters Out	Hon. J.B. Humffray, M.I.A.	notification that the Committee has arranged a Soiree to celebrate the 2nd Anniversary of the Institute on Wednesday May 8th - we hope you will be present, to preside in your capacity as President of the Institute.		14047	Soiree	14047
A8045	08	04	1861	Documents	Letters Out	Hon. J. P.Fawkner MLC,	invitation to Soiree on Wednesday 8th May in celebration of second anniversary of Institute		14047	Soiree	14047
A8046	080000000000000000000	04	1861	Documents	Letters Out	James Service Esq. MLA,	invitation to celebration of second anniversary Soiree of Institute		14047	Soiree	14047
A8047	08	04	1861	Documents	Letters Out	A. Michie Esq. MLA	invitation to second anniversary Soiree celebration		14047	Soiree	14047
A8048	09	04	1861	Documents	Letters Out	Hon. G. Coppin MLC	invitation to second anniversary Soiree celebration		14047	Soiree	14047
A8049	10	04	1861	Documents	Letters Out	Mr. Charles Stellard,	request for outstanding rent		14047	Accounts	14047
A8050	12	04	1861	Documents	Letters Out	A. T. Turner Esq.,	requesting assistance at Soiree		14047	Soiree	14047
A8051	12	04	1861	Documents	Letters Out	D. Oliver Esq.,	invitation to assist with musical entertainment at Soiree		14047	Soiree	14047
A8052	12	04	1861	Documents	Letters Out	P.Cazaly Esq.,	requesting assistance with musical entertainment at Soiree		14047	Soiree	14047
A8053	15	04	1861	Documents	Letters Out	Captain and members of Ballaarat (East) Fire Brigade	request to participate in entertainment at second anniversary of Institute		14047	Soiree	14047
A8054	13	04	1861	Documents	Letters Out	The Captain and members of Ballaarat (East) Fire Brigade	request to participate in entertainment at second anniversary of Institute		14047	Soiree	14047
A8055	15	04	1851	Documents	Letters Out	Major Wallace, Commanding Officer of Ballarat Volunteers Rifle Rangers	requesting permission to have the band play at Soiree		14047	Soiree	14047
A8056	15	04	1861	Documents	Letters Out	The Bandmaster and Gentleman of Band of Ballaarat Rifle Rangers	request to assist at Soiree		14047	Soiree	14047
A8057	20	04	1861	Documents	Letters Out	W. B. Withers Esq. Hon. Sec. Unitarian Congregation	advising that classroom No. 2 available Sunday morning at rent of 13 pounds per annum		14047	Room booking	14047
A8058	15	04	1861	Documents	Letters Out	Madame Carandine	requesting assistance at Soiree		14047	Soiree	14047
A8059	16	04	1861	Documents	Letters Out	D. Blair Esq.,	requesting delay of visit and suggesting 2 days later in month with consideration for permanent arrangement for lectures		14047	Lectures and classes	14047
A8060	20	04	1861	Documents	Letters Out	George Robatham Esq., Mechanics Institute, Sandhurst	reminder that Government Grant for Libraries is for purchase of books only		14047	Books	14047
A8061	20	04	1861	Documents	Letters Out	Committee of Early Closing Association	refusing request for lower rental of Number 1 classroom		14047	Room booking	14047
A8062	22	04	1861	Documents	Letters Out	Committee Ballaarat West Fire Brigade	requesting presence of band at Soiree		14047	Soiree	14047
A8063	26	04	1861	Documents	Letters Out	S. Figgis	request to act as Auditor		14047	Accounts	14047
A8064	20	04	1861	Documents	Letters Out	J. P. Comb	request to act as Auditor		14047	Accounts	14047
A8065	23	04	1861	Documents	Letters Out	John Victor Esq.	request to deliver lecture		14047	Lectures and classes	14047
A8066	23	04	1861	Documents	Letters Out	W. Dunk	accepting tender to supply tea at Soiree at 1/9d per head.		14047	Soiree	14047
A8067	25	04	1861	Documents	Letters Out	Mr. I. S. Johnston Esq.,	invitation to Soiree		14047	Soiree	14047
A8068	25	04	1861	Documents	Letters Out	John Cathie Esq., MLA	ivitation to Soiree and requesting delivery of short address		14047	Soiree	14047
A8069	25	05	1861	Documents	Letters Out	Charles J. Kenworthy Esq.,MD	invitation to Soiree including short address		14047	Soiree	14047
A8070	02	05	1861	Documents	Letters Out	Hon. J.P. Fawkner,	thanks for acceeding to request		14047	Soiree	14047
A8071	27	04	1861	Documents	Letters Out	Mr. Charles Stallard	requesting payment overdue rent together with note signed by Trustees		14047	Accounts	14047
A8072	02	05	1861	Documents	Letters Out	I.S. Johnston,	letter of thanks for acceptance of invitation to Soiree		14047	Soiree	14047
A8073	04	05	1861	Documents	Letters Out	Mr. Charles Stallard	advising that lease will be cancelled if rent not paid promptly		14047	Office Rentals	14047
A8074	04	05	1861	Documents	Letters Out	I. W. Butler Esq.,	advising of willingness to establish class for phonetic shorthand		14047	Lectures and classes	14047
A8075	10	05	1861	Documents	Letters Out	Mr. William Dunk	notification to clear away tea making apparatus		14047	Soiree	14047
A8076	10	05	1861	Documents	Letters Out	The Hon. Secretaries YMCA	requesting information as to requirements of room for rental.		14047	Room booking	14047
A8077	18	05	1861	Documents	Letters Out	Mr. J. C. St Quentin	rejecting request for 3 years lease in favour of 2 years lease with conditions		14047	Office Rentals	14047
A8078	10	05	1861	Documents	Letters Out	Miss Cazaly	letter of thanks for assistance at Soiree		14047	Soiree	14047
A8079	13	05	1961	Documents	Letters Out	Mr William Dunk	Request to clean up the back yard after the last Soiree.		14047	Soiree	14047
A8080	28	05	1861	Documents	Letters Out	Thomas Learmonth Esq	Encloses the "Authority" for his signature. It is needed to enforce money due to the Institute. Hopes his health is restored.		14047	Accounts	14047
A8081	23	05	1861	Documents	Letters Out	J. W. Butler	Accepts the offer to lecture on Phonography.		14047	Lectures and classes	14047
A8082	27	05	1861	Documents	Letters Out	C. Fanshawe Esq, Agent for Miss Marryatt	Because of the unfavourable result of the lecture of Wednesday last, the Hall can be used again for free, as long as gas is paid and members are admitted at half price.		14047	Hall booking	14047
A8083	27	05	1861	Documents	Letters Out	Proprietors of the Star	Accepting the tender for printing 1000 Reports at seven guineas.		14047	Printing	14047
A8084	01	06	1861	Documents	Letters Out	Mr Thomas Stokes	The Committee have selected the Press and Die at three pounds five shillings. Messrs Fraser & Cohen are forwarding a number of books and it woud be economical to send the Press with them.		14047	Books	14047
A8085	01	06	1861	Documents	Letters Out	Secretary of the Ballarat Hospital	The large Hall can be used for Mr Daly's lecture free of charge, as long as the cost of lighting is defrayed.		14047	Lectures and classes	14047
A8086	01	06	1861	Documents	Letters Out	Mr Charles Stallard	The monthly rent must be paid on time. In future it will not be allowed under any circumstances to go beyond the fourteen days.		14047	Office Rentals	14047
A8087	01	06	1861	Documents	Letters Out	Mr P. C. Jervis	The twelve shillings owed to the Institute must be paid by Monday next, or proceedings will be taken.		14047	Accounts	14047
A8088	03	06	1861	Documents	Letters Out	Revd Joseph Dare, Geelong	Agreement to the delivering of lectures over the next six months		14047	Lectures and classes	14047
A8089	02	06	1861	Documents	Letters Out	G. W. Rusden	Invitation to lecture at the Institute		14047	Lectures and classes	14047
A8090	04	06	1861	Documents	Letters Out	Messrs Fraser & Cohen	Enclose a draft for 42 pounds 16/5 for books purchased, to be sent by Thos. P Osborne, Carrier.		14047	Books	14047
A8091	03	06	1861	Documents	Letters Out	R. Brough Smyth Esq	Invitation to lecture during a series of first class lectures.		14047	Lectures and classes	14047
A8092	23	06	1861	Documents	Letters Out	Messrs Fraser & Cohen	Notification of amended invoice and list of books which were not included.		14047	Books	14047
A8093	06	06	1861	Documents	Letters Out	Committee of the Young Men's Christian Association	Unable to offer the 2 classrooms, but can offer the lecture room for one Thursday per month, except the second, when it is used by the Foresters.		14047	Room booking	14047
A8094	15	06	1861	Documents	Letters Out	Mr W. Detmold	I think it is about lecturing on some aspect of literature.		14047	Lectures and classes	14047
A8095	15	06	1861	Documents	Letters Out	Charles Stallard Esq	Communication of a resolution passed by the Committee - that proceedings be taken against Mr Stallard for recovery of rental owed. Hoping this may not need to be instituted.		14047	Office Rentals	14047
A8096	1506	06	1851	Documents	Letters Out	Rev. Joseph Dare	request for lecture		14047	Lectures and classes	14047
A8097	15	06	1861	Documents	Letters Out	Licensed Victuallers Association	acceeding to request for No 2 classroom		14047	Room booking	14047
A8098	19	06	1861	Documents	Letters Out	Mr. W. Detmold	accepting tender for bookbinding		14047	Book binding	14047
A8099	19	06	1861	Documents	Letters Out	S. C. Mene Esq.	offering large Hall for Mr. Daly's Electro Biology		14047	Lectures and classes	14047
A8100	21	06	1861	Documents	Letters Out	W. Detmold	acknowledging receipt of tender for library editions		14047	Books	14047
A8101	21	06	1861	Documents	Letters Out	Messrs. Fraser & Cohen	request for receipt of 2 guineas		14047	Accounts	14047
A8102	27	06	1861	Documents	Letters Out	Messrs. Fraser & Cohen	forwarding invoice as requested		14047	Accounts	14047
A8103	22	06	1861	Documents	Letters Out	W. Detmold	setting out requirements for book binding		14047	Book binding	14047
A8104	26	06	1861	Documents	Letters Out	G. W. Rusden Esq.,	offfering particular dates for lecture		14047	Lectures and classes	14047
A8105	26	06	1861	Documents	Letters Out	R. B. Smith Esq.	acknowledging acceptance to lecture		14047	Lectures and classes	14047
A8106	11	07	1861	Documents	Letters Out	Mr. W. B. Wither Esq., Hon Sec. Unitarian Congregation	informing cost No. 2 classroom		14047	Room booking	14047
A8107	29	06	1861	Documents	Letters Out	Messrs. Knetmayer & Meschheart, Geelong	offering Hall for extra day in lieu of use of Hall for one night 's performance for benevolent purposes.		14047	Hall booking	14047
A8108	06	07	1861	Documents	Letters Out	Mr. C. J. Kenworthy Esq MD.	offering selection of dates for lecture		14047	Lectures and classes	14047
A8109	06	07	1861	Documents	Letters Out	David Blair Esq.	offering date for lecture and requesting subject matter.		14047	Lectures and classes	14047
A8110	16	1607	1861	Documents	Letters Out	Mr. Thomas Stokes	requesting reply for order of press and die and information of delivery time.		14047	Library	14047
A8111	13	07	1861	Documents	Letters Out	C. J. Kenworthy Esq.	offering date for lecture		14047	Lectures and classes	14047
A8112	17	07	1861	Documents	Letters Out	The Chairman and Members of Municipal Council of Ballaarat	request for grant of money for Library		14047	Grants	14047
A8113	19	07	1861	Documents	Letters Out	Mr. G.. W. Rusden Edq.,	forwarding copy programme incorporating lecture times.		14047	Lectures and classes	14047
A8114	17	07	1861	Documents	Letters Out	Mr. W. Detmold	requesting answer to order for covers of periodicals.		14047	Book binding	14047
A8115	22	07	1861	Documents	Letters Out	Hon. Sec. Independent Order of Rechabites	advising availability No. 2 classroom for meeting.		14047	Room booking	14047
A8116	20	07	1861	Documents	Letters Out	Messrs. Knetmayer & Mescheart	advising Hall required for election Meeting.		14047	Hall booking	14047
A8117	19	07	1861	Documents	Letters Out	Chairman and Members of Municipal Council of Ballaarat East	application for Government Grant		14047	Grants	14047
A8118	25	07	1861	Documents	Letters Out	Proprietor Mount Alexander Mail	enclosing 1 pound for postage.		14047	Library	14047
A8119	2307	07	1861	Documents	Letters Out	Mr. W. Detmold	forwarding draft for 6 pounds 4/6d. and advising of books to be forwarded and requesting marbling of book covers be improved.		14047	Book binding	14047
A8120	26	07	1861	Documents	Letters Out	Mr. W. Detmold	advising trunk of books forwarded and requesting specimen covers for journals also inquiring as to availability of back numbers of Argus for purchase prior to binding. Back numbers of Age and Herald requested		14047	Book binding	14047
A8121	31	07	1861	Documents	Letters Out	Bennett Clay Esq.	advising of availability of Hall for permanent engagement		14047	Hall booking	14047
A8122	30	07	1861	Documents	Letters Out	Mr. Thos. Stokes	advising die and press broke down immediately on use due to defective casting and request for repair and return packed in straw instead of brown paper.		14047	Fixtures & Fittings	14047
A8123	09	08	1861	Documents	Letters Out	Mr. W. Detmold	requesting acknowledgment of books consigned via Osborne, Carrier.		14047	Books	14047
A8124	30	07	1861	Documents	Letters Out	Messrs. Knetmayer and Mescheart	reminder that large Hall required for election meeting		14047	Hall booking	14047
A8125	03	08	1861	Documents	Letters Out	Messrs. Knetmayer and Mescheart	advising dates available to complete agreement and requesting payment of overdue rent and also requesting return of key.		14047	Hall booking	14047
A8126	03	08	1861	Documents	Letters Out	S. Cooper Esq., Secretary, Benevolent Asylum	advising times Hall available for lecture		14047	Hall booking	14047
A8127	06	08	1861	Documents	Letters Out	Editor of the 'Star'	refuting charges made against Institute by Messrs. Knetmayer and Moscheart		14047	Hall booking	14047
A8128	07	08	1861	Documents	Letters Out	Joseph Comb Esq.	forwarding particulars of Institute for publication for the Exhibition 1862		14047	Committees	14047
A8129			1861	Documents	Records		setting out history of Institute beginning with 1st meeting at Ballarat Fire Brigade, followed by laying of Foundation stone on 28th September 1860 with completion cost estimated at 6500 pounds.		14047	Committees	14047
A8130	--	08	1861	Documents	Records		Written history of the BMI, with dates (inaugurated 23rd May 1859, occupying the large room of the Ballaarat Fire Brigade, opening of Sturt St building 19th December, 1860, foundation stone laid 28th September 1860), dimensions of rooms and plans for the future.		14047	Committees	14047
A8131	19	08	1861	Documents	Letters Out	Revd John Allen, Buninyong	Response to the offer of giving lectures. A full program has been arranged extending to the end of the year, as well as a course of lectures to be given by Dr Hickson. It is unlikely that time will allow any others.		14047	Lectures and classes	14047
A8132	19	08	1861	Documents	Letters Out	Proprietor of the Age	Request for a second copy to be allowed free of charge, in line with the Herald and the Argus.		14047	Library	14047
A8133	24	08	1861	Documents	Letters Out	Proprietor of the Adelaide Observer	Encloses draft for one pound six shillings for subscription to the Observer.		14047	Subscriptions	14047
A8134	19	08	1861	Documents	Letters Out	Mr Stokes	Confirming Osborne & Reynolds as the most reliable carriage firm.		14047	Accounts	14047
A8135	24	08	1861	Documents	Letters Out	Chas Edward Mudie Esq, London	Request for a long order of books - list enclosed. A fifty pound draft included and a request to supply books from surplus stock as much as possible.		14047	Books	14047
A8136	02	09	1861	Documents	Letters Out	Mr W. Detmold, Collins St, Melbourne	Encloses draft of thirteen pounds 11/6 for binding.		14047	Accounts	14047
A8137	02	09	1861	Documents	Letters Out	Mr S. L. Birtchnell, Congregational Church	Permission to use the large Hall each Sunday for not less than six months.		14047	Hall booking	14047
A8138	04	09	1861	Documents	Letters Out	G. W. Rusden Esq, Parliament House, Melbourne	Letter of thanks for the delivery of an "arousing and interesting" lecture and for "liberality in visiting Ballarat at your own expense."		14047	Lectures and classes	14047
A8139	01	09	1861	Documents	Letters Out	Mr W. Stokes	Payment of money owing.		14047	Accounts	14047
A8140	09	09	1861	Documents	Letters Out	Mr Lillingston, A.O.F.	Request to change meeting date as a Grand Soiree is to be held in aid of the fund for the ceiling for the large Hall, and access is required.		14047	Meetings	14047
A8141	06	09	1861	Documents	Letters Out	Mr W. Detmold	Repeat request for receipt of draft for binding,		14047	Book binding	14047
A8142	07	09	1861	Documents	Letters Out	Honourable J. B. Humffray, M.L.A.	Invitation to be present and assist at a Grand Soiree Entertainment on Thursday 17th October.		14047	Soiree	14047
A8143	07	09	1861	Documents	Letters Out	Sir Redmond Barry	Invitation to preside at a Soiree and Entertainment.		14047	Soiree	14047
A8144	07	09	1861	Documents	Letters Out	The Honourable Vincent Pyke, M.L.A.	Invitation to be present and assist at a Grand Soiree and Entertainment.		14047	Soiree	14047
A8145	07	09	1861	Documents	Letters Out	The Honourable B. C. Aspinall, M.L.A.	Invitation to be present and assist at a Grand Soiree and Entertainment.		14047	Soiree	14047
A8146	07	09	1861	Documents	Letters Out	Miss Cazaly	Request for assistance at the Soiree and Entertainment		14047	Soiree	14047
A8147	07	09	1861	Documents	Letters Out	A. T. Turner, Esq,	Request for some of the members of the Philharmonic Society to get up some musial entertainment for the Soiree		14047	Concert performances	14047
A8148	09	09	1861	Documents	Letters Out	J. Robson Esq, Hon Sec Philharmonic Society	Responding to request, and will reduce rent for the second concert.		14047	Concert performances	14047
A8149	09091861	09	1861	Documents	Letters Out	Revd John Allen	The Lecture Committee are reluctantly compelled to decline your offer to lecture.		14047	Lectures and classes	14047
A8150	10	09	1861	Documents	Letters Out	Ellis Esq Leader Town Band	Engaging Band for Soiree on 17th October		14047	Concert performances	14047
A8151	10	09	1861	Documents	Letters Out	Oliver Esq.	seeking assistance and co-operation in providing musical entertainment for Soiree on 17th October		14047	Soiree	14047
A8152	12	09	1861	Documents	Letters Out	Sir William Stawell	invittion to preside at Grand Soiree and Entertainment on 17th October		14047	Soiree	14047
A8153	10	09	1861	Documents	Letters Out	Vincent Pyke Esq MLA	acknowledging invitation acceptance and requesting subject of address.		14047	Lecture booking	14047
A8154	16	09	1861	Documents	Letters Out	John Victor Esq.	advising of intention to make Arithmetic and Mathematics Class and bookkeeping class self supporting as far as Teachers' salaries concerned and offering position of charge at rate intented to be charged per pupil of 10/- per quarter.		14047	Lectures and classes	14047
A8155	13	09	1861	Documents	Letters Out	Proprietor 'Age', Melbourne	requesting extra copy paper free of charge		14047	Library	14047
A8156	23	09	1861	Documents	Letters Out	Messrs, Sands Kenny &Co.,	forwarding draft for 12 pounds 5/- covering cost Bazaar circular.		14047	Accounts	14047
A8157	17	09	1861	Documents	Letters Out	Mr. W. Stokes	advising that press broken as before and requesting replacement		14047	Fixtures & Fittings	14047
A8158	24	09	1861	Documents	Notes		list of papers received from A. Shrand to present date		14047	Library	14047
A8159	24	09	1861	Documents	Letters Out	Mr. A. Shrand	advising receipt and invoice received through W. F. Playdell and request that further papers be presented as single parcel and left at Institute with exception of those arriving too late for Southampton Mail.		14047	Library	14047
A8160	26	09	1861	Documents	Letters Out	C. E. Mudie, London	forwarding exchange bond for 20 pounds together with list of books to be supplied at 2/- per volume all round to be shipped from Greens or Ingram Driscoll company also requesting trade discount of 10 %		14047	Books	14047
A8161	28	09	1861	Documents	Letters Out	H. R. Caselli	committee resolution that "Mr. Paselli be requested to call for tender for periodicals listed as per plan"		14047	Library	14047
A8162	28	09	1861	Documents	Letters Out	The Hon. Richard Hales Esq., Chief Secretary	invitation to preside at Grand Soiree		14047	Soiree	14047
A8163	228	09	1861	Documents	Letters Out	Rev. A. Gorman, Ballaarat	informing that no temporary arrangement can be made for having Hall ceiled as requested		14047	Hall booking	14047
A8164	30	09	1861	Documents	Letters Out	Mr. N. M. K. Vale,	advising that tender accepted for periodicals at 22 pounds 10/- for year 1862		14047	Quote/Tender	14047
A8165	30	09	1861	Documents	Invoices	Mr. J. C. St. Quentin	forwarding account for rent due		14047	Office Rentals	14047
A8166	01	10	1861	Documents	Letters Out	To The Age	requesting 2nd copy of the Age free; reason for request that Herald is supplied free but the Age charge a subscription.		14047	Accounts	14047
A8167	01	10	1861	Documents	Letters Out	C.R. Billington Esq.,	Request to change commencement of the concert to the evening of the 17th in order that the room can be prepared the day before (16th).		14047	Room booking	14047
A8168	02	10	1861	Documents	Letters Out	Mr W.B. Withers, Hon. Sec., Unitarian Congregation	Confirming use of Lecture Room for Mr. Higginson's lecture free of charge.		14047	Lecture booking	14047
A8169	02	10	1861	Documents	Letters Out	Mr. Wm Johnson	Unable to grant permission for the Lecture Room to be used for the purposes named.		14047	Room booking	14047
A8170	03	10	1861	Documents	Letters Out	Hon. Secretary, Public Library, Avoca.	Forwarding rough sketch of (?) books. Received Detmold's books and would recommend ordering copy. Price 2 pounds strongly bound in calf.		14047	Books	14047
A8171	07	10	1861	Documents	Letters Out	To the Secretary, Sir Henry Barkly, W.C.B.	Invitation to Grand Soiree and Entertainment on the evening of 17th inst and for permission to advertise the function as being under your Excellency's patronage.		14047	Soiree	14047
A8172	08	10	1861	Documents	Letters Out	W. C. Smith Esq., Agent, Victoria Insurance Company.	drawing attention to staircase being erected on west side of BMI building and querying whether it will affect the Policy of Insurance.		14047	Insurance	14047
A8173	08	10	1861	Documents	Letters Out	I.M. Dixie Esq., Agent, Northern Insurance Company	drawing attention to staircase being erected on west side of BMI building and querying whether it will affect the Policy of Insurance.		14047	Insurance	14047
A8174	12	10	1861	Documents	Letters Out	T. McComas Esq., Hon. Sec., Short Hours' Association	Statement of charges for Soiree.		14047	Accounts	14047
A8175	12	10	1861	Documents	Letters Out	Dr Hickson	Unable to grant his request to hire the lecture room "as one of the Rules of the Institute forbids the introduction of controversial politics."		14047	Room booking	14047
A8176	26	10	1861	Documents	Letters Out	Mr J. St Quentin	Notification of a resolution passed by the Committee: because the offer of the extended term for the use of the passage walls was not accepted, it has been withdrawn.		14047	Wall advertising	14047
A8177	26	10	1861	Documents	Letters Out	Mr Worthington, Agent, Ballarat Brass Band	Agree to request to use the Hall for a dance after the Soiree. One half of the earnings to be handed over to the Institute, and care should be taken about the admission of objectionable characters.		14047	Hall booking	14047
A8178	28	10	1861	Documents	Letters Out	Mr G. F. Fowler, 5 Northampton Place, Hackney Road, London, N.E.	Order and remittance for a list of 15 provincial papers to be packed and sent via Southampton.		14047	Library	14047
A8179	26	10	1861	Documents	Letters Out	C. Dyte, Esq., Hon. Sec., Ballaarat Fire Brigade	Because of the valuable assistance given to the Institute, there will be no charge for the hire of the Hall and other Rooms for the Anniversary Ball for the Fire Brigade.		14047	Hall booking	14047
A8180	30	10	1861	Documents	Letters Out	Messrs Hargreaves & Co., Journal of Commerce, Melbourne	Because of an error of overcharging, adjustment should be made to the subscription.		14047	Accounts	14047
A8181	30101861	10	1861	Documents	Letters Out	Very Revd Dr Shiel, Ballarat	Agree to let the Hall for one week for the Bazaar in connection with the new Catholic Church. Cost: seven pounds, exclusive of gas.		14047	Hall booking	14047
A8182	02	11	1861	Documents	Letters Out	R. H. Horne, Esq	Unfortunately unable to accept the offer of a lecture, at least until the current series is over. Will make contact again when planning the series for 1862.		14047	Lecture booking	14047
A8183	02	11	1861	Documents	Letters Out	John Cathie, M.L.A.	Enclose fee for delivering a lecture.		14047	Accounts	14047
A8184	26	11	1861	Documents	Letters Out	Charles Stallard, Esq	Report of a resolution of the Committee to agree to the transfer of the interest in the lease of the frontage to Mr Stallard's brother, Mr William Stallard, on condition that all arrears be paid and the transfer be made by Mr Cuthbert at Stallard's expense.		14047	Office Rentals	14047
A8185	30	11	1861	Documents	Letters Out	Charles Stallard, Esq.	Reminder that thirty-six pounds and five shillings is now due. If it is not paid during business hours today, a special meeting of Committee will need to be called to resolve the matter.		14047	Office Rentals	14047
A8186	26	11	1861	Documents	Letters Out	J. H. Harris, Solicitor	Requests a cheque for two guineas for the production in the Court of Mines on two occasions of the Institute file of "Argus".		14047	Accounts	14047
A8187	07	12	1861	Documents	Letters Out	Proprietor of the Herald	No paper has been delivered for two days. As a file is being kept, request is made to fill the gap. The subscription has always been paid on receipt of an account.		14047	Library	14047
A8188	07	12	1861	Documents	Letters Out	Thos. Hurly, Esq., Ballarat	The "Suggestion Book" was mislaid for a short time, but your complaint against Mr Dimsey has been referred to the President for report at the next Committee meeting.		14047	Books	14047
A8189	09	12	1861	Documents	Letters Out	Proprietor of the Bendigo Advertiser	Request for a regular copy of the paper, free of charge after payment of the postage, one pound enclosed.		14047	Library	14047
A8190	09	12	1861	Documents	Letters Out	Proprietor of the Kyneton Observer	Request to continue to supply copies of paper. Thanks for supply free of charge, after postage.		14047	Library	14047
A8191	19	12	1861	Documents	Letters Out	T. P. Hill Esq., 181 Victoria Parade, Melbourne	Agree to allow for the presentation of an Entertainment to the members of the Institute. Perhaps in February of 1862?		14047	Lecture booking	14047
A8192	20	12	1861	Documents	Letters Out	Mr R. Manuel, John St Moor Street, Fitzroy	Reply to an enquiry concerning size and cost of a venue, and likely audience numbers for a lecture. Description of 2 halls/rooms given, but no opinion given as to audience.		14047	Room booking	14047
A8193	18	12	1861	Documents	Letters Out	Mr W. Detmold, Melbourne	Notification, with list attached, of one case of books forwarded by Reynolds & English for binding. Request to return to the President, Mr A. Anderson, Main Road, Ballarat, as it is cheaper than mentioning the Institute		14047	Book binding	14047
A8194	20	12	1861	Documents	Letters Out	Proprietors of Chamber of Commerce	Encloses a P.O. Order to pay account.		14047	Accounts	14047
A8195	13	12	1861	Documents	Notes	London	It seems to be a list of English periodicals .		14047	Library	14047
A8196	24	12	1861	Documents	Letters Out	Proprietors of Journal of the Chamber of Commerce	Request to discontinue supply of the journal after the present quarter.		14047	Library	14047
A8197	03	01	1862	Documents	Letters Out	Mr. William Dimsey	letter directed by the Committee to notify that your services as Assistant will be dispensed with on and after the 31st January next.		14047	Staff	14047
A8198	07	01	1862	Documents	Letters Out	I.D. Hill, Esq.	letter directed by the Committee, in reply to your letter of 26th ult., to say they are compelled most respectfully to decline making any arrangements with you for the present. Receipts from a Lecture seldom pay the expenses of advertising and more.		14047	Lectures and classes	14047
A8199	07	01	1862	Documents	Letters Out	Messrs. J.B. Franklyn & Co., Herald Office, Melbourne.	letter advising that a draft of 3 pounds 1 shilling issued by the London Chartered Bank was forwarded on the 27th last; please acknowledge and also a reply to BMI enquiry of that date to which that amount will pay the subscription.		14047	Accounts	14047
A8200	14 01 1862	01	1862	Documents	Letters Out	To The Proprietor of the McIvor News	letter requesting supply of a copy of your Journal, payment and postage in advance.		14047	Library	14047
A8201	08	01	1862	Documents	Letters Out	Mr. N. Detmold, Melbourne	letter requesting acknowledgment of receiving a case of books by Reynolds and English that were forwarded to you on the 19th inst.		14047	Books	14047
A8202	13	01	1862	Documents	Letters Out	The Proprietor of the Warrnambool Examiner	letter requesting supply of a copy of your paper on payment of the postage in advance.		14047	Library	14047
A8203	13	01	1862	Documents	Letters Out	The Proprietor of the Christian Times	letter requesting supply of a copy of your paper on payment of the postage in advance; this being the terms on which the colonial journals are supplied.		14047	Library	14047
A8204	13	01	1862	Documents	Letters Out	The Proprietor of the Buninyong Telegraph	letter requesting supply of a free copy of your paper to the Institute.		14047	Library	14047
A8205	10	01	1862	Documents	Letters Out	The Proprietor of the Maryborough & Dunolly Advertiser	letter requesting a free copy of your paper to the Institute upon payment of the postage in advance; those being the terms upon which the other colonial journals are supplied.		14047	Library	14047
A8206	18	01	1862	Documents	Letters Out	E.R. Weber, Esq.	letter giving thanks for the kind offer made by you in your letter of 12th inst; and to express regret that from the financial position of the Institute they are unable to entertain it.		14047	Fixtures & Fittings	14047
A8207	18	01	1862	Documents	Letters Out	G.G. MacKay Esq. London Chartered Bank	letter stating that early in the ensuring month the Committee expects to receive the portion of the Government Grant alloted to the Institute which will reduce the overdraft far below the amount of the security held by you; and that in the meantime due care will be made to keep it as low as possible.		14047	Grants	14047
A8208	18	01	1862	Documents	Letters Out	Mr. Joseph Miller	letter written on behalf of the House Committee declining your offer of the 16th inst.		14047	Committees	14047
A8209	18	01	1862	Documents	Letters Out	S.L. Birtchnell Esq., Hon. Sec., Congregational Church.	advising that the Committee will grant the use of the Lecture Room and Secretary's Office on the evening of the 22nd free of charge; on payment of the cost of lighting.		14047	Room booking	14047
A8210	21	01	1862	Documents	Letters Out	The Proprietor of the Warrnambool Examiner	letter enclosing 9 shillings for postage stamps for a year.		14047	Accounts	14047
A8211	21	01	1862	Documents	Letters Out	The Proprietor of the McIvor News	letter enclosing postage stamps for 5 shillings being the cost of postage for a year.		14047	Accounts	14047
A8212	22	01	1862	Documents	Letters Out	R.H. Horne Esq.,	letter thanking for kind offer to lecture at the Institute; the Committee regret they are unable to avail themselves of this offer; the financial position will prevent them expending more than a very limited sum until after the end of the current year which expires in May.		14047	Lectures and classes	14047
A8213	05	02	1862	Documents	Letters Out	Mr. Joseph Nelken, Ballaarat	letter advising that the Committee has decided to appoint you to the situation vacant; for one month's trial, if at the end of that time you are deemed suitable you will be permanently engaged; before this, the Committee will require you to find guarantee security to the amount of one hundred pounds.		14047	Staff	14047
A8214	07	02	1862	Documents	Letters Out	Benjamin Frier, Ballaarat	advising of appointment on one months trial and if suitable guaranteed security of One Hundred pounds will be required.		14047	Staff	14047
A8215	15	02	1862	Documents	Letters Out	Mr. B. Withers Esq., Hon. Sec. Unitarian Congregation	advising that class room is available for singing meeting at 2 pounds per quarter		14047	Room booking	14047
A8216	16	02	1862	Documents	Letters Out	T. E. Richardson, Portland Guardian	forwarding PO Order for One pound 15/8. and requesting receipt.		14047	Accounts	14047
A8217	15	02	1862	Documents	Letters Out	Charles Stallard Esq.	requesting payment rental arrears within eight days otherwise will be placed in Solicitors hands.		14047	Letters Out	14047
A8218	17	02	1862	Documents	Letters Out	Mr. J. C. St. Quentin	forwarding account for rental of Passage Walls for 10 pound and advising that termination date is 17th March next whereupon advertisement will be required to be removed.		14047	Advertisement	14047
A8219	17	02	1862	Documents	Letters Out	J. B. Humffray Esq. MLA	thankyou note for donation of books.		14047	Donations	14047
A8220	16	02	1862	Documents	Letters Out	C. Smith Esq., MLA, Ballaarat	thankyou note for donation of books.		14047	Donations	14047
A8221	26	02	1862	Documents	Letters Out	Mr. M. Detmold, Melbourne.	enclosing Draft on London Chartered Bank for 13 pounds 16/6d. for bookbinding with requeas for receipt.		14047	Book binding	14047
A8222	26	02	1862	Documents	Letters Out	Mr. J. Pitman, Victoria Terrace, Geelong.	advising that subject for Evening School will be English (including Grammar and Analysis with Composition ) Arithmetic, Penmanship and Bookeeping. Teacher to receive fees of 1 pound per quarter per pupil as his salary. Committee reserving right to admitting any person unable to pay at half price. School to commence when 20 pupils joined.		14047	Lectures and classes	14047
A8223	26	02	1862	Documents	Letters Out	Captain and Members, Ballarat Fire Brigade.	requesting payment of account for 12/- advertising for Anniversary Ball		14047	Accounts	14047
A8224	03	03	1862	Documents	Letters Out	Mr. John W. Butler, Western Academy, Drummond St., Ballaarat	advising of appointment as Teacher to Evening School to be established by Institute.		14047	Staff	14047
A8225	05	03	1862	Documents	Letters Out	Mr. Joseph Harris, Ballaarat	advising of resolution passed by Committee to inflict fine of forty shillings being twice value of 3 books taken by you in violation of Rules		14047	Accounts	14047
A8226	17	03	1862	Documents	Letters Out	Mr. J. T. Abel	expressing Committee's thanks for offer of donation of minerals as nucleus of Museum and informing that suitable accommodatiom will be provided for same.		14047	Donations	14047
A8227	18	03	1862	Documents	Letters Out	The Honorable, Minister of Justice.	Advising that person detected abstracting books from Library and on legal advice no criminal proceedings could be taken and urging measure be introduced for protection of property similar to that of Mining Companies against dishonesty by members.		14047	Library	14047
A8228	19	03	1862	Documents	Letters Out	Proprietor, Gippsland Times	requesting supply of journal free of charge on postage being forwarded in advance being terms upon which other Colonial journals are supplied.		14047	Library	14047
A8229	27	03	1862	Documents	Letters Out	J. W. M. Worthington	requesting replacement of broken glass		14047	Buildings	14047
A8230	28	03	1862	Documents	Letters Out	Mr. Knetmayer	letting of Hall		14047	Hall booking	14047
A8231	30	03	1862	Documents	Letters Out	Mr. J. St. Quentin, Dawson St., Ballaarat	declining offer of arrangement for renewal occupation of Passage Walls		14047	Advertisement	14047
A8232	31	03	1862	Documents	Letters Out	C. Stallard Esq.	advising that consent of Committee will be given for transfer of interest in frontage to Mr. S. L. Birtchnell on condition that arrears of rent be liquidated and all necessary deeds be submitted to Mr. Cuthbert, Solicitor to the Institute, for approval. All expenses to be borne by Mr. Birtchnell and yourself.		14047	Office Rentals	14047
A8233	31	03	1862	Documents	Letters Out	Mr. M. Knetmayer, 121 Bourke St.S., Melbourne	advising that large Hall available for exhibition of Wax Models for twelve days commencing 6th April for sum of 20 pounds payable weekly in advance with cleaning and lighting to be done by your man. If contemplated opening of Railway be delayed your Company shall not commence until after their exhibition has been held.. Requests stipulation for charge of man at night otherwise under charge of resident assistant. Acknowledgement and deposit required.		14047	Hall booking	14047
A8234	03	04	1862	Documents	Letters Out	Mr. Knetmayer, Geelong	advising that a Mr. Cristopher Gilchrist engaged small room for exhibition of similar character and expressing regret that letter not received before Gilchrist's application which would have been declined under the circumstances. Also advises that bargain not held unless wished.		14047	Room booking	14047
A8235		04	1862	Documents	Letters Out	Rev. H. C. Watson, Hon. Sec, Bible Society	advising that Lecture Room available on 8th free of charge except for lighting		14047	Lecture booking	14047
A8236	09	04	1862	Documents	Letters Out	Hon. R. Hales, M.L.C.	invitation to be present at the celebration of the Anniversary of the Institute on Tuesday evening, 6th May.		14047	Committees	14047
A8237	12	04	1862	Documents	Letters Out	G.M. Rusden, Esq., Melbourne.	Committee is offering room used by you in August last year, to be available any evening you may choose in your endeavour to aid the Shakespeare Memorial Fund, the large Hall is let every evening till the 23rd inst; after that, you can use any evening except Monday.		14047	Lecture booking	14047
A8238	14	04	1862	Documents	Letters Out	J.T. Abel, Esq., Lyon Street, Ballaarat.	letter conveying resolution held at the Committe meeting on Friday evening last to give thanks to you for your very handsome donation to the Institute.		14047	Donations	14047
A8239	17	04	1862	Documents	Letters Out	G.M. Rusden, Esq.	letter asking to be advised of prices you charge and a confirmation by telegram of which dates [listed] you require for your lecture.		14047	Lecture booking	14047
A8240	18	04	1862	Documents	Letters Out	Hon. R. Heales, M.L.A., Melbourne	letter asking to be advised whether able to attend a Soiree if it was fixed for Monday May 5th instead of Tuesday May 6th.		14047	Soiree	14047
A8241	17	04	1862	Documents	Letters Out	The Proprietor, Bradshaw's Guide, Melbourne	letter requesting a copy of Bradshaw's Guide free of charge on condition the postage being forwarded to you in advance.		14047	Library	14047
A8242	19	04	1862	Documents	Letters Out	Hon. J.P. Fawkner, M.L.C.	letter advising that the original date of the Soiree is inconvenient to Members of the Legislative and to advise that the date is now Monday May 5th.		14047	Soiree	14047
A8243	19	04	1862	Documents	Letters Out	Hon. James Price, M.L.A.	letter advising that the Soiree date of May 6th has been found inconvenient on account of Parliment meeting, the date is now Monday May 5th.		14047	Soiree	14047
A8244	19	04	1862	Documents	Letters Out	Revd. J. Dare, Geelong.	letter advising that the Soiree date has now been altered to Monday May 5th, due to many gentlemen been unable to attend on Tuesday May 6th.		14047	Soiree	14047
A8245	19	04	1862	Documents	Letters Out	Hon. R. Heales, M.L.A.	letter directed by the Committee to inform you that in order to accommodate you and other gentlemen, Members of the Legislative, the day of the Anniversary has been altered to Monday, May 5th.		14047	Soiree	14047
A8246	20	04	1862	Documents	Letters Out	D. Gillies, Esq. M.L.A.	letter advising that in order to suit the convenience of several Members of the Legislative, the Committee has decided to alter the date of the Soiree to Monday, May 5th.		14047	Soiree	14047
A8247	20	04	1862	Documents	Letters Out	Hon. J.B. Humffray, Esq., M.L.A.	letter informing that to accommodate several Members of the Legislative the date of the Soiree has been changed to Monday, May 5th.		14047	Soiree	14047
A8248	21	04	1862	Documents	Letters Out	I. Cathie, Esq., M.L.A.	letter informing that several Members of the legislative would be unable to visit Ballaarat on 6th May; the Anniversary Soiree has now been fixed to 5th May.		14047	Soiree	14047
A8249	21	04	1862	Documents	Letters Out	W.C. Smith, Esq., M.L.A.	letter informing that the date fixed for the Anniversary Soiree of the Institute, proving inconvenient to Members of the Legislative, has now been changed to Monday, May 5th.		14047	Soiree	14047
A8250	22	04	1862	Documents	Letters Out	J. Noble Wilson, Esq., 72 Collins St East, Melbourne	Letter of thanks for the offer to forward goods free of charge. Request that a copy of the catalogue of the Public Library be obtained.		14047	Library	14047
A8251	22	04	1862	Documents	Letters Out	Proprietor of the Advertiser, Sandhurst	Irregularity in delivery of the paper. A complete file needs to be kept.		14047	Library	14047
A8252	25187A	04	1862	Documents	Letters Out	E. C. Mudie, Esq., London	Notification that 2 orders have not been filled and that another box of books arrived without an invoice.		14047	Books	14047
A8253	24	04	1862	Documents	Letters Out	Mr Tulke	Request for a copy of the new catalogue. Mr J. Noble Wilson will forward it to the Institute.		14047	Library	14047
A8254	28	04	1862	Documents	Letters Out	Messrs Birtchnele & Vale, Sturt St	Notification that the tender for the Passage Walls of the Institute has been accepted. The rerntal is 15 pounds per annum for two years.		14047	Quote/Tender	14047
A8255	25	04	1862	Documents	Letters Out	Mr G. F. Fowler, London	Request to continue providing The Revue. It is most likely he will have the order for all English magazines after the present year expires. Mr Vale has it until then.		14047	Library	14047
A8256	26	04	1862	Documents	Letters Out	J. T. Abel, Esq.	Notification of a resolution of Committee: "Because of his valuable donation of minerals. Mr J. T. Abel be made an Honorary Life Member of the Institute."		14047	Membership	14047
A8257	26	04	1862	Documents	Letters Out	Messrs Lovitt & Briant	Notification that the tender for tea etc at the Anniversary Soiree at 1/6 per head, has been accepted.		14047	Quote/Tender	14047
A8258	26	04	1862	Documents	Letters Out	R. H. Horne, Esq., St Kilda	Notification that his letter has been referred to the incoming Committee, who take office after the Annual Meeting.		14047	Committees	14047
A8259	05	05	1862	Documents	Letters Out	J. Peebles Esq., Colonial Bank	Request to act as auditor due to the indisposition of Mr Samuel Figgis. Mr Joseph Comb is the other auditor.		14047	Accounts	14047
A8260	30	04	1862	Documents	Letters Out	Mr Detmold	There is a box of books ready for binding. Your contract expires today, but if you would agree to the same terms, the books will be sent shortly.		14047	Book binding	14047
A8261	05	05	1862	Documents	Letters Out	Proprietorof the Gipps Land Times, Sale, Gipps Land	Request to be suppled with the paper for the cost of the postage. Encloses 5/- as postage for one year.		14047	Library	14047
A8262	03	05	1862	Documents	Letters Out	W. B. Withers Esq., Lyons St, Ballaarat	The Committee has agreed to remit the fines which have accrued.		14047	Accounts	14047
A8263	12	05	1862	Documents	Letters Out	Messrs Maguire & Co., 26 King St, Melbourne	Forward copy of account, and thanks for "arranging this little matter." Please continue to forward the "Harper".		14047	Accounts	14047
A8264			1862	Documents	Letters Out	... Melbourne	The letter is too faint to read, but seems to be accompanied by a list of books		14047	Books	14047
A8265	14	05	1862	Documents	Letters Out	Mr W. Detmold	A case of books have been sent for binding - list included		14047	Book binding	14047
A8266	17	05	1862	Documents	Letters Out	E. Sandford, Esq., Hon. Sec., Railway Fares Committee	Unable to accede to request.		14047	Hall booking	14047
A8267	17	05	1862	Documents	Letters Out	G. E. Gaskell, Esq., Hon. Sec., Fair Concert Committee	Reply to letter asking for revision of the charge for the Hall. Unable to accede to the request.		14047	Hall booking	14047
A8268	21	05	1862	Documents	Letters Out	Thomas Chuck, Sandhurst	Agree to the rent of the Hall for a fortnight for 27 pounds.		14047	Hall booking	14047
A8269	19	05	1862	Documents	Letters Out	J. Noble Wilson Esq., Melbourne	Letter of thanks for forwarding the Melbourne Catalogue, and for the offer of assistance of any other business matters requiring attention in Melbourne.		14047	Library	14047
A8270	31	05	1862	Documents	Letters Out	R. H. Horne Esq., St Kilda	Must decline, at present, the offer to lecture.		14047	Lectures and classes	14047
A8271	31	05	1862	Documents	Letters Out	Charles Boyd, Printer, Sturt Street, Ballaarat	Tender for printing for the year has been accepted.		14047	Printing	14047
A8272	31	05	1862	Documents	Letters Out	Hon. J. P. Fawkner, M.L.A., Melbourne	Invitation to deliver a lecture during the approaching Winter Session.		14047	Lectures and classes	14047
A8273	10	05	1862	Documents	Letters Out	Hon. G.F. Verden, M.L.A., Melbourne	invitation to lecture during the winter season.		14047	Lectures and classes	14047
A8274	10	05	1862	Documents	Letters Out	James Smith, Esq., Melbourne	Invitation to lecture during the winter season.		14047	Lectures and classes	14047
A8275	10	05	1862	Documents	Letters Out	David Blair, Esq. Melbourne	Invitiation to lecture during the winter season.		14047	Lectures and classes	14047
A8276	31	05	1862	Documents	Letters Out	Mr. J.T. Kettle, Ballaarat	letter acknowleding donation of Marlowe & Walters Works.		14047	Donations	14047
A8277	31	05	1862	Documents	Letters Out	I.F. Macguire, Esq., Melbourne	letter acknowleding donation of American newspapers to the Institute.		14047	Donations	14047
A8278	31	05	1862	Documents	Letters Out	Henry Rosales, Esq., Clunes	letter acknowleding receipt of your prized essay as a donation.		14047	Donations	14047
A8279	31	05	1862	Documents	Letters Out	Mathew Campbell, Esq., Ballaarat	letter acknowledging donation of the "Engineers Assistant" for two volumes.		14047	Donations	14047
A8280	02	06	1862	Documents	Letters Out	Charles Lyle, Hon. Secretary, Ballaarat Fire Brigade	letter written on Monday March 3rd last, delivered to your establishment, has not been replied to, I presume it has been mislaid.		14047	Hall booking	14047
A8281	03	06	1862	Documents	Letters Out	The Proprietor of the Creswick & Clunes Newspaper	letter requesting a copy of their newspaper, free of charge, on payment of postage paid in advance.		14047	Library	14047
A8282	03	06	1862	Documents	Letters Out	Mr. Hugh Gray, Sturt Street, Ballaarat	letter asking Mr. Gray to deliver a lecture to the members of the Institute.		14047	Lectures and classes	14047
A8283	06	06	1862	Documents	Letters Out	I.F. Macguire, Esq., Melbourne	BMI library has increased so much since the catalogue was presented that a copy of latter would be of little service, I therefore send you my library copy to present to Mr. Anderson in your office. We find it extremely difficult to keep pace with the increase of readers, and therefore any donation of books will not only advance the interest of the Institute but will benefit the public of Ballaarat.		14047	Books	14047
A8284	06	06	1862	Documents	Letters Out	I.P. Hill Esq., 181 Victoria Parade, Melbourne	lists of fees charged for the use of the Hall and smaller room for lectures.		14047	Lectures and classes	14047
A8285	11	06	1862	Documents	Letters Out	James Daly, Esq., Daylesford.	thank you for offering to lecture at the Institute, does September 2nd suit?		14047	Lectures and classes	14047
A8286	11	06	1862	Documents	Letters Out	Revd. A. Gorman, Ballaarat	letter requesting that you will kindly deliver a Lecture during the approaching session.		14047	Lectures and classes	14047
A8287	1106	06	1862	Documents	Letters Out	Revd. J. Potter, Ballaarat	letter requesting, would you be kind enought to deliver a Lecture during the approaching session.		14047	Lecture booking	14047
A8288	11	06	1862	Documents	Letters Out	Revd. N. Henderson, Ballaarat	letter inviting you to deliver a Lecture at the Institute during the approaching session.		14047	Lecture booking	14047
A8289	17	06	1862	Documents	Letters Out	Dr. Hickson, Sturt Street, Ballaarat	letter inviting you to deliver a Lecture to the members during the approaching session.		14047	Lecture booking	14047
A8290	17	06	1862	Documents	Letters Out	Mr. Ths. Chuck	letter advising of rent unpaid and to call on Mr. Batten tomorrow morning as the Committee hold him personally responsible for the overdue.		14047	Accounts	14047
A8291	20	06	1862	Documents	Letters Out	Hon. J.P. Fawkner, Melbourne.	letter acknowleding your generous offer [conveyed through Mr. Lewis] of loan of certain valuable works to the Institute to exhibit, upon condition that the expenses of carriage to be paid by the Committee who guarantee their safe return.		14047	Exhibitions & Displays	14047
A8292			1862	Documents	Notes		BookList		14047	Books	14047
A8293			1862	Documents	Notes		Book List		14047	Books	14047
A8294				Documents	Notes		Book List		14047	Books	14047
A8295			1862	Documents	Notes		Book List		14047	Books	14047
A8296	25	06	1862	Documents	Letters Out	Mr. G. Fowler, London	forwarding Bank draft for 105 pounds being 100 pound book order and 5 pounds for newspapers together with extensive details as to colour and binding of expensive books selected.		14047	Accounts	14047
A8297	20	06	1862	Documents	Letters Out	Proprietor "Constitution", Beechworth	requesting post copy of Journal		14047	Books	14047
A8298	26	06	1862	Documents	Letters Out	James Daly Esq., PM Daylesford.	requesting reply to letter of 16th inst. with regard to proposed lecture to enable programme to be printed.		14047	Lecture booking	14047
A8299	28	06	1862	Documents	Letters Out	J. F. Maguire Esq., 26 King St., Melbourne	letter of thanks for donation		14047	Donations	14047
A8300	28	06	1862	Documents	Letters Out	Mr. W. Detmold	acknowledging receipt of books with exception 1 volume of "The Builder"		14047	Books	14047
A8301	05.07	0762	1862	Documents	Letters Out	Mr. W. Detmold, Melbourne	enclosing Postal order 9 pounds 13/6d. and offering apology as missing book has been found.		14047	Accounts	14047
A8302	03	07	1862	Documents	Letters Out	Hon. J. D. Fawkner MLC	issuing receipt and valuations for articles loaned to Institute		14047	Receipt	14047
A8303	07	07	1862	Documents	Letters Out	Mr. J. F. Maguire, Melbourne	acknowledging receipt of donation of books.		14047	Donations	14047
A8304	07	07	1862	Documents	Letters Out	H. Deutsch Esq., Bridge St.	acknowledginging receipt copy "Directory"		14047	Books	14047
A8305	11	07	1862	Documents	Letters Out	Rev. J. S. Brumley DD, Melbourne.	suggesting dates available for lecture		14047	Lecture booking	14047
A8306	09	07	1862	Documents	Letters Out	Mr. J. W. Butler, Sturt Street.	expressing pleasure at satisfactory results of evening school.		14047	Lectures and classes	14047
A8307	11	07	1862	Documents	Letters Out	Mr. Inglis, National School, Swan Street, Richmond.	offering dates for lecture.		14047	Lecture booking	14047
A8308	11	07	1862	Documents	Letters Out	Hon. R. Heales MLA, Melbourne	offering dates for lecture.		14047	Lecture booking	14047
A8309	19	07	1862	Documents	Letters Out	James Robertson Esq., Police Court, Melbourne	invitation to lecture.		14047	Lecture booking	14047
A8310	14	07	1862	Documents	Letters Out	Proprietor "Adelaide Observer."	drawing attention to irregular delivery of paper.		14047	Accounts	14047
A8311	19	07	1862	Documents	Letters Out	Thomas Lang Esq., Ballarat.	acknowledging receipt of donation of specimens of Antimony Ore from Messrs. Youle, Baxter, Field & Co. Heathcote.		14047	Donations	14047
A8312	24	07	1862	Documents	Letters Out	Mr. James Robertson Esq., Alma St. West, St. Kilda.	acknowledging acceptance of invitation to lecture with travel costs paid on date to be included in programme.		14047	Lecture booking	14047
A8313	24	07	1862	Documents	Letters Out	Mr. G. F. Fowler, 5 Northampton Place, Hacking Road, London.	forwarding duiplicate order and record of exchange for 105 pounds for books ordered and expect first instalment of books by 1st October.		14047	Accounts	14047
A8314	26	07	1862	Documents	Letters Out	Mr. Inglis, Richmond.	regreting no reply from previous letter and wishes to renew invitation to lecture.		14047	Lecture booking	14047
A8315	26	07	1862	Documents	Letters Out	M. O'Reilly Esq., Banner Office, Belfast.	enclosing 8/8d. yearly postage for paper with request for renewal date		14047	Accounts	14047
A8316	29	07	1862	Documents	Letters Out	Mr. W. Detmold, Melbourne.	invitation tender for book binding to 30th April 1863 . Specification to remain same as to contract with addition "that in case the sewing of any book became undone within 3 months it shall be rebound free of expense"		14047	Book binding	14047
A8317	29	07	1862	Documents	Letters Out	Mr. A. Smith, Book binder, Bourke St. East, Melbourne.	inviting tender for book binding for year 30th April 1863 with stated specifications. Tenders to be opened Friday next		14047	Book binding	14047
A8318	30	07	1862	Documents	Letters Out	J. W. Inglis Esq., Richmond	Letter of thanks concerning agreement to lecture in Ballarat. Arrangements of dates and advertising.		14047	Lecture booking	14047
A8319	30	07	1862	Documents	Letters Out	Proprietor of the "Guardian", Portland	Encloses a Post Office Order for the amount owing.		14047	Accounts	14047
A8320	01	08	1862	Documents	Letters Out	D. Blair Esq., Melbourne	Encloses a Programme and arrangements, which hopefully will be approved.		14047	Lecture booking	14047
A8321	02	08	1862	Documents	Letters Out	Mr O. T. Morrison, Hon. Sec., Mechanics' Institute Chess Club	Notification that the Chess Rooms are available under the following conditions: 1. Gas be paid for. 2. All members be eligible to join. 3. That the rules of the club be submitted for approval of the Committee.		14047	Room booking	14047
A8322	02	08	1862	Documents	Letters Out	Mr A. Smith, Union Place, Bourke St East, Melbourne	Request for price to bind newspapers. If tender were accepted, would you be prepared to bind one volume as sample?		14047	Book binding	14047
A8323	02	08	1862	Documents	Maps	The Honourable President of Lands & Works, Melbourne	Request copy of the map of Lands to be opened for selection under the new Land Bill. Also copy of map of lands in the County of Grant.		14047	Committees	14047
A8324	07	08	1862	Documents	Letters Out	John Ferres Esq., Melbourne	Request for a copy of the Supplement to the Government Gazette be supplied as published.		14047	Bazaar	14047
A8325	05	08	1862	Documents	Letters Out	J. M. Dixie Esq., Hon. Sec. B.V. Rangers	Accepts cheque for rent of rooms, but as it is not the quoted amount, cannot consider the matter settled		14047	Accounts	14047
A8326	06	08	1862	Documents	Letters Out	Mr A. Smith, Melbourne	Confident that the tender for binding will be accepted. Request that the sample binding be done as soon as possible.		14047	Book binding	14047
A8327	12	08	1862	Documents	Letters Out	Mr C. F. Evereste, Nugget Hotel, Smythesdale	Concerning rent of the Hall. Terms: Three pounds for one night, five pounds ten shillings for two consecutive nights.		14047	Hall booking	14047
A8328	08	08	1862	Documents	Letters Out	T. Learmonth Esq., Ercildoun	Letter of thanks for cheque of ten guinneas as subscription to the Institute.		14047	Subscriptions	14047
A8329	16	08	1862	Documents	Letters Out	H. J. Newton King Esq., Postmaster, Ballarat	Communication of a resolution made by the Committee:'That the best thanks of this Committee be presented to Mr H. J. Newton King, Postmaster, for his uniform kindness and attention."		14047	Committees	14047
A8330	22	08	1862	Documents	Letters Out	A. Temple Esq., Proprietor of Grenville Advocate	Request to supply paper free of charge.		14047	Accounts	14047
A8331	18	08	1862	Documents	Correspondence	J. M. Dixie Esq., Hon Secretary, B. V. Rangers	The charge made for the Rooms for the Concert and Ball - five guineas exclusive of gas - cannot be reduced.		14047	Accounts	14047
A8332	22	08	1862	Documents	Maps	John Hall Esq., Land Officer, Ballarat	Request for copies of maps published in connection with the new Land Laws.		14047	Committees	14047
A8333	22	08	1862	Documents	Letters Out	Chas. Cooper Esq.,Williamstown	Quoting rates of hire for the Hall. Unable to predict success, "as much depends upon the weather, the character of the Exhibition and the manner in which it is advertised."		14047	Hall booking	14047
A8334	23	08	1862	Documents	Letters Out	G. J. Sands Esq., Observer Office, Kyneton	Request that the paper be delivered more regularly.		14047	Accounts	14047
A8335	30	08	1862	Documents	Letters Out	Mr B. W. Wheatland, Secretary, MI, Geelong	"As we have all the best works published in Bentley's Series of Standard Novels, we must decline your offer with thanks."		14047	Donations	14047
A8336	25	08	1862	Documents	Letters Out	Mr G. F. Fowler, 5 Northampton Place, Hackney Road, London	Apologies for overlooking remittances. Enclose a draft of 25 pounds.Request for a copy of the Jurors' Report in connexion(sic) with the International Exhibition.		14047	Accounts	14047
A8337	02	09	1862	Documents	Letters Out	Mr A. Smith, Melbourne	Notification that tender and sample of binding was accepted. Ecloses an order. Suggests that carriage charges be paid by Smith and added to the account.		14047	Book binding	14047
A8338	05	09	1862	Documents	Letters Out	Mr James Shaw, MI, Castlemaine	Last year Government assistance was 200 pounds for books - no Muncipal Council assistance."A portion of the frontage has been let for the erection of wooden buildings for offices and shops, but only until such time as the Institute is in a position to carry out the whole of the building, which will cover the frontage."		14047	Buildings	14047
A8339	03	09	1862	Documents	Letters Out	Mrs Fryer	Notification of the position of attendant in the Coffee Room. "The duties will be to make and dispense the coffee (or other refreshment as required); and the hours of attendance will be from 7 till half past 10 each evening. The remuneration will be 15 shillings per week and the engagement from week to week."		14047	Staff	14047
A8340	04	09	1862	Documents	Maps	C. W. Ligar Esq., Surveyor General	Acknowledges five Plans of Agricultural Areas in the Ballarat District, which will be exhibited in the Reading Room. Request a copy of the Index Map in accordance with the terms of the advertising in Public Lands Circular.		14047	Committees	14047
A8341	11	09	1862	Documents	Letters Out	Mr. B.M. Wheatland, Secretary, Mechanic's Institute, Geelong	replying to circular proposing an Exhibition; enquiring what manner in which this may take place and whether you have taken any steps to establish a Committee in Ballarat.		14047	Exhibitions & Displays	14047
A8342	15	09	1862	Documents	Letters Out	The Proprietor of the Grenville Advocate.	letter asking for copy of your paper to be supplied with a payment of postage only.		14047	Accounts	14047
A8343	20	09	1862	Documents	Letters Out	Mr. Lester, Lester Hotel	letter listing charges per night for the rent of the Hall.		14047	Hall booking	14047
A8344	17	09	1862	Documents	Letters Out	R.H. Hane, Esq.	letter informing that the Committee is unable to entertain your proposal for the use of the Hall for an admission of members at half-price.		14047	Hall booking	14047
A8345	23	09	1862	Documents	Letters Out	Hon.J.P. Fawkner MLA	letter advising of forwarding to your address, by rail, a case containing books kindly lent by you to the Institute, with thanks from the Committee for the interest shown by you to the Institute; letter also lists titles of books returned.		14047	Books	14047
A8346	24	09	1862	Documents	Letters Out	The Proprietor, Geelong Advertiser	letter advising that the Geelong Advertiser has not been delivered to the Institute since September 12th, earlier enquires have failed to obtain any information, would like missing dates supplied as I believe we hold the only copies of the Geelong Advertiser in Ballarat.		14047	Accounts	14047
A8347	25	09	1862	Documents	Letters Out	Mr. G.F. Fowler	letter advising that last month I sent you a First of Exchange for 25 pounds and requested you procure a copy of the Jurors' Report of the International Exhibition; I now send you a Second of Exchange and trust that some of the books are now on their way.		14047	Accounts	14047
A8348	29	09	1862	Documents	Letters Out	James Baker, Esq., Sturt Street	letter acknowleding donation of "Petrified Wood"; the Committee conveys their thanks.		14047	Donations	14047
A8349	29	09	1862	Documents	Letters Out	I.I. Carver, Esq.	letter thanking and acknowleding your kind donation of Native Weapons.		14047	Donations	14047
A8350	29	09	1862	Documents	Letters Out	Mr. G.R. Davies, Peel Street	letter acknowledging and thanking for the donation of one volume "The Christian System" from the "Disciples of Christ".		14047	Donations	14047
A8351	29	09	1862	Documents	Letters Out	Mr. J.G. Glazebrook, Melbourne Road	letter acknowleding and thanking for your donation of the "Liverpool Mercury".		14047	Donations	14047
A8352	29	09	1862	Documents	Letters Out	The Proprietor of the Grenville Advocate, Smythesdale.	letter requesting that at the end of the present quarter you will discontinue the supply of your newspaper to the Institute.		14047	Accounts	14047
A8353	30	09	1862	Documents	Letters Out	J.H. Smith, Bookbinder, Melbourne	letter asking for you to procure a copy of "Nilson's Insolvency List" published by Edgar & Ray and half bind it; and I will be very glad to get back the book I sent you on the 2nd inst.		14047	Book binding	14047
A8354	04	10	1862	Documents	Letters Out	The proprietor of the Advertiser, Geelong	still awaiting a reply from you to my letter of the 24th with regard to the non delivery of the Geelong Advertiser; we have not had a delivery since September 12th; if no arrangement has been made for delivery could you please forward it by morning post.		14047	Accounts	14047
A8355	01	10	1862	Documents	Letters Out	James Smith, Esq.	letter reminding you of your Lecture for the Institute on Sunday next, the 7th inst.		14047	Lecture booking	14047
A8356	02	10	1862	Documents	Letters Out	Mr. John Hunt	letter acknowleding and thanking you for your donation of ten guineas to the Special Fund in connection with the ceiling of the Hall; I am also directed to inform you that your name has been enrolled on the List of Life Members.		14047	Donations	14047
A8357	02	10	1862	Documents	Letters Out	G.G. MacKay, Esq., Ballaarat.	letter acknowledging and thanking you for your donation to the Institute of ten guineas; and that your name has been enrolled on the List of Life Members.		14047	Donations	14047
A8358	13	10	1862	Documents	Letters Out	Mr. A. Smith, Melbourne	letter enclosing a draft for ten pounds for payment of your account; I find you have omitted to charge for the volumes "Livingstone's Travels" & another, you can include them in your next account.		14047	Accounts	14047
A8359	08	10	1862	Documents	Letters Out	I.F. Abel, Esq.	letter reminding you of your promise to prepare a classified list of the Minerals so kindly presented to the Institute by you; as steps are being taken to establish a Museum a list of the present collection is highly desirable.		14047	Exhibitions & Displays	14047
A8360	11	10	1862	Documents	Leases	Mr John Geltally, Sturt Street	The Committee will allow the transference of the lease of the frontage to Mr Frederick Ive, as long as it is approved by Mr Henry Cuthbert.		14047	Office Rentals	14047
A8361	11	10	1862	Documents	Letters Out	The Proprietor of the "Observer", Collingwood	Request that the paper be supplied to the Institute for the cost of postage in advance.		14047	Accounts	14047
A8362	23	10	1862	Documents	Letters Out	Mr H. Meakin, Geelong	Committee member Isaac Wheeldon, recommended contact to arrange an entertainment in aid of the Fund for ceiling the Hall of the Institute.		14047	Concert performances	14047
A8363	16	10	1862	Documents	Letters Out	Mr John Hartley	Agreement to let the Lecture Room for an Exhibition of "Views of Paris" for one week, with an option for a further month.		14047	Room booking	14047
A8364	21	10	1862	Documents	Letters Out	Mr John Hartley	Reminder that the terms for hiring the Lecture Room requires payment in advance.		14047	Accounts	14047
A8365	21	10	1862	Documents	Letters Out	James Bennett Esq., White Flat	Letter of thanks for subscription of ten guineas, and notification that he has been enrolled on the list of Life Members of the Institute.		14047	Donations	14047
A8366	25	10	1862	Documents	Letters Out	Thos Hurley Esq., Ballarat	Reply to request to subscribe to the "Victorian" newspaper. Refused because "it is considered inexpedient to subscribe for any sectarian periodical."		14047	Accounts	14047
A8367	25	10	1862	Documents	Letters Out	Perstrin Lev Esq., Ballarat	Letter of thanks for contribution to the Museum. As mineral resources are important to the Museum, it is hoped the generosity will be continued.		14047	Donations	14047
A8368	27	10	1862	Documents	Letters Out	Mr W. Vale, Sturt Street	Notification that the tender for supply of periodicals fr 1863 has been accepted.		14047	Quote/Tender	14047
A8369	29	10	1862	Documents	Letters Out	R. Brough Smyth Esq., Melbourne	Letter of thanks for generosity. Request to forward contribution to the museum to Mr George Robertson, Elizabeth Street, directed to Mr Vale, Bookseller, Ballarat.		14047	Donations	14047
A8370	29	10	1862	Documents	Letters Out	I. C. Moore Esq., Secretary, Ballarat Hospital	Regret the Hall is engaged. Recommend immediate communication with Mr Black.		14047	Hall booking	14047
A8371	04	11	1862	Documents	Letters Out	Mr I. L. Phelps, Market Square	Yet another - and final - request to return the two books belonging to the Mechanics' Institute.		14047	Books	14047
A8372	05	11	1862	Documents	Letters Out	Revd. I.M. Strongman, Ballarat	letter asking for assistance when you are visiting South Australia to solicit efforts to establish a Mineralogical Museum for the collection of specimens of various minerals found in that colony; letter also offers help with expenses and acknowledges the deep interest you have always taken for the prosperity of the institution they represent.		14047	Museum	14047
A8373	08	11	1862	Documents	Letters Out	B.W. Wheatland Esq., Geelong	letter acknowleding poor response to your Exhibition due mainly to that no exhibits would be received unless application for space was made previous to 10th October; Mr. R.W. Sargeant requires about 2 feet for a Boxing Machine [Model] invented by him, I also have the promise of a very creditable painting "Death of Chatterton", I will also be able to send you a small very decent collection of Victorian to the Colonial Minerals.		14047	Exhibitions & Displays	14047
A8374	11	11	1862	Documents	Letters Out	To the Chairman & Members of the Municipal Council of Ballarat	letter applying for permission to occupy a small portion of the Right of Way at the rear of the Institute for the erection of a Staircase; in order that additional means of exit may be provided from the larger Hall. the Committee makes the application on account of great danger to be apprehended from the occurrence of a panic at a time when the room is crowded.		14047	Buildings	14047
A8375	18	11	1862	Documents	Letters Out	The Proprietor of the Observer, Adelaide	letter requesting receipt for Subscription paid in advance to the 31st March, 1863.		14047	Accounts	14047
A8376	17	11	1862	Documents	Letters Out	Mr. H.Y. Meakin, Geelong	letter regretting that the projected Benefit was unable to be held during Race Week, perhaps we may be able to arrange something of the kind in a month or two hence; I referred to the Advertiser and found your entertainments were most gratifying successes.		14047	Concert performances	14047
A8377	24	11	1862	Documents	Letters Out	D. Blair, Esq.	letter reminder of proposed engagement by you to lecture at the BMI on Tuesday December 2nd; if you wish anything to be mentioned in the advertisements please inform me by Thursday.		14047	Lecture booking	14047
A8378	18	11	1862	Documents	Letters Out	I.R.O'Goody, Esq. Australian Alliance Ass. Co. Melbourne	letter directed by the President of the Institute to withdraw my application for a Policy of Guarantee which was forwarded through Mr. Carver, on the 12th inst.		14047	Insurance	14047
A8379	19	11	1862	Documents	Letters Out	Mr. A. Smith, Melbourne	letter listing titles of books sent by rail to be bound; could you please tell me how to describe the different colours of covers and marbelling so that future volumes of sets may be bound uniformly.		14047	Book binding	14047
A8380	24	11	1862	Documents	Letters Out	Mr. Thos Cornish, Lydiard Street Mr. M.H. Thompson, Mair Street Mr. Micklejohn, Warrenheip Albion Cr., Sebastopol	letter acknowledging receipt of donation of specimens to the Museum of the BMI.		14047	Donations	14047
A8381	24	11	1862	Documents	Letters Out	Mr. I. N. Butler	letter acknowleding receipt of offer to lecture on the subject "Short Hours for the Mining Classes", while thanking you for the offer, the Committee is compelled to decline the same; the subject being considered unsuitable for a lecture in connection with the Institute.		14047	Lecture booking	14047
A8382	24	11	1862	Documents	Letters Out	Mr. W. Palmer, Bridge House	letter acknowledging receipt of donation of one volume [Printers' Concordance} and to tender you the cordial thanks of the Committee.		14047	Donations	14047
A8383	24	11	1862	Documents	Letters Out	Mr. Plumstead	letter thanking and acknowleding receipt of your donation of four volumes of Books to the Institute.		14047	Donations	14047
A8384	26	11	1862	Documents	Letters Out	Mr. G.F. Fowler, London	By August mail I remitted to you 25 pounds; by this mail directed Mr. Richard Menfield of Bristol who has a small amount to my credit [some 10 or 15 pounds] to remit the same to you; in addition to this I will send you a further remittance by next mail; I shall be obliged by your processing a Dublin Weekly, a single copy of the daily paper is of no use to us; there is surely some way of procuring the 'Freemans' a Telegraph by forwarding the subscription to some respectable Dublin Agent, please send the Weekly Northern Whig and discontinue the Banner of Ulster.		14047	Accounts	14047
A8385	08	12	1862	Documents	Letters Out	I. Williamson Esq., Union Bank	Letter of thanks for donation of ten guineas. Name has been added to the list of Life Members of the Institute.		14047	Donations	14047
A8386	08	12	1862	Documents	Letters Out	J. H. Pope Esq., Ballarat	Invitation to deliver a lecture in the next month.		14047	Lecture booking	14047
A8387	09	12	1862	Documents	Letters Out	Mr Hy Meakin, Geelong	Letter of apology about misunderstanding of availability of the hall.		14047	Hall booking	14047
A8388	25	11	1862	Documents	Letters Out	B.W. Wheatland, Esq.	letter asking for latest day the Ballarat Exhibit can be received; Mr. R.M. Sargent is having a large model made of his Boring Machine, and is delayed waiting for castings; the Committee will send their collection of Minerals; one of our Ballarat potters is going to send a large assortment of articles made by him; please advise the particulars of your arrangements of carriage.		14047	Exhibitions & Displays	14047
A8389	25	11	1862	Documents	Letters Out	David Jones, Esq.	letter acknowledging, and thanking, for donation of ten guineas to the Special Fund, and to inform you that your name has been enrolled on the List of Life Members.		14047	Donations	14047
A8390	01	12	1862	Documents	Letters Out	Mr. Hy. Meakin, Geelong	letter advising with regret that the Hall is let for a Fancy Bazaar for the week ending January 3rd, with the option of using it during the week following if necessary; when I see you of the 17th inst, we may be able to make some arrangement may be made possible.		14047	Hall booking	14047
A8391	06	12	1862	Documents	Letters Out	Messrs. Mathews Saint, & Co., Castlemaine	letter receipt of your account for one pound fifteen shillings for postage to September 30th, 1863 and in compliance with your intimation enclose P.O. Order for the amount with a request for a receipt, the Committee tender their cordial thanks for your liberal conduct in supplying the Mail.		14047	Accounts	14047
A8392	06	12	1862	Documents	Letters Out	Mr. Hy. Meakin, Geelong	letter accepting your kind offer to give an Entertainment in aid of the fund for ceiling the Hall of the Institute.		14047	Concert performances	14047
A8393	08	12	1862	Documents	Letters Out	F.B. Franklyn & Co., Herald Office, Melbourne	letter stating the importance of the Institute having a complete file of the Herald is very great as this is the only file kept in Ballaarat; that you kindly supply the paper at half the usual charge and to date have been irregularly delivered.		14047	Accounts	14047
A8394	08	12	1862	Documents	Letters Out	W. Webster, Esq.	letter advising that the Committee will grant the use of the Hall for the purpose of a concert to aid the Benevolent Fund with a payment required only for the lighting.		14047	Hall booking	14047
A8395	08	12	1862	Documents	Letters Out	J. B. McQuie, Secretary, Chamber of Commerce	Letter of thanks for donation of files of old papers.		14047	Donations	14047
A8396	18	12	1862	Documents	Letters Out	Proprietor, Mercury, Hobart	Request for free copy of the paper, which will be filed and available for reference.		14047	Accounts	14047
A8397	12	12	1862	Documents	Letters Out	W. Webster Esq., Hon. Sec., Concert Committee	Letter regarding the supply of refreshments at the Concert and Ball. Under no circumstances will intoxicating liquor be sold. A written guarantee is required about this.		14047	Committees	14047
A8398	20	12	1862	Documents	Letters Out	Leonard Terry, Esq, Melbourne	Notification that he has been successful in obtaining the right to "ceil, plaster the walls and otherwise finish the large Hall." No limit has been set as to cost, but the assumption is that it will be between four and five hundred pounds.		14047	Buildings	14047
A8399	20	12	1862	Documents	Letters Out	Suggestion to Architect	Four suggestions concerning the Large Hall. 1. Lath and plaster partitions be made forming two small ante-rooms near the platform. 2. That provision be made near the back for an outlet to a future staircase. 3. Provision be made for ventilation and gas lighting from the ceiling. 4. That attention be paid to the improvement of the Entrance Porch.		14047	Buildings	14047
A8400	22	12	1862	Documents	Letters Out	W. C. Smith Esq, MLA, Sturt Street, Ballaarat	Letter of thanks for donation of ten guineas for the "Special Fund". Name has been added to Life Members.		14047	Donations	14047
A8401	22	12	1862	Documents	Letters Out	W. Martin, Bridge Street	Letter of thanks for donation of ten guineas for the "Special Fund". Name has been added to Life Members.		14047	Donations	14047
A8402	22	12	1862	Documents	Letters Out	A. H. King Esq., Bridge Street	Letter if thanks for donation of ten guineas to "Special Fund". Name has been added to Life Members.		14047	Donations	14047
A8403	22	12	1862	Documents	Letters Out	Mr Wm Palmer, Bridge Street, Ballaarat	Letter of thanks for donation of 7 volumes to the Library.		14047	Donations	14047
A8404	22	12	1862	Documents	Letters Out	H. R. Caselli Esq.	Letter of thanks for donation of a specimen of malachite to the Museum		14047	Donations	14047
A8405	22	12	1862	Documents	Letters Out	Mrs Clendinning, Humffray Street	Letter of thanks for donation of 5 volumes of the "Illustrated London News".		14047	Donations	14047
A8406	30	12	1862	Documents	Letters Out	Rev. J. E. Bromly D.D., Melbourne	Reminder of lecture to be delivered. Did he want it advertised in any particular manner, or simply as a lecture on the "Moon"?		14047	Lecture booking	14047
A8407	22	12	1862	Documents	Letters Out	J. H. Pope Esq.,	Letter of thanks for prompt reply to invitation to lecture.		14047	Lecture booking	14047
A8408	24	12	1862	Documents	Letters Out	Mr G. F. Fowler, 5 Philadelphia Place, Hackney Road, London	Acknowledgement of receipt of invoice. Highly pleased with the promptness and efficiency of correspondence. Looking forward to receipt of the books.		14047	Books	14047
A8409	29	12	1862	Documents	Letters Out	Messrs Mackay & Co, Sandhurst	Letter of thanks for the free copy of the Advertiser and the regularity with which it is forwarded. Enclosing PO order of one pound for postage.		14047	Accounts	14047
A8410	29	12	1862	Documents	Letters Out	Richard Watson Esq., "Ovens & Murray Advertiser", Beechworth	Letter of thanks for supply and regular delivery of the above paper. Enclosing money for postage.		14047	Accounts	14047
A8411	29	12	1862	Documents	Letters Out	Thos F Williams, Proprietor of "Express", Daylesford	Letter of thanks for supply and regular delivery of the above paper. Encloses money(PO order) for postage.		14047	Accounts	14047
A8412	29	12	1862	Documents	Letters Out	Mr O'Reilly Esq., Belfast	Letter of thanks for regular supply of the Banner. Enclose PO order for postage.		14047	Accounts	14047
A8413	29	12	1862	Documents	Letters Out	Graham Berry Esq., "Observer", Collingwood	Letter of thanks for regular supply of paper. Encloses stamps for postage.		14047	Accounts	14047
A8414	29	12	1862	Documents	Letters Out	Messrs Bateman Clark & Co, Proprietors of Talbot Leader	Letter of thanks for the regular supply of the Talbet Leader. Encloses PO order for postage.		14047	Accounts	14047
A8415	2	1	1863	Documents	Letters Out	H. G. Appleford, Dunolly and Burnt Creek Express Office, Dunolly	Acknowledging receipt of, and enclosing five shillings for year's postage, for Express		14047	Accounts	14047
A8416	2	1	1863	Documents	Letters Out	Proprietor, Maryborough and Dunolly Advertiser	Acknowledging receipt of occasional copies of Maryborough and Dunolly Advertiser and requesting regular supply on payment of postage for same.		14047	Accounts	14047
A8417	2	1	1863	Documents	Letters Out	George Robinson, Spectator Office, Hamilton	Acknowledging receipt of, and sending postage for, copies of Spectator .		14047	Accounts	14047
A8418	2	1	1863	Documents	Letters Out	McIvor News Office, Heathcote	Acknowledging regular receipt of, and sending postage for year's supply of copies of McIvor News		14047	Accounts	14047
A8419	3	1	1863	Documents	Letters Out	Mr. W. Kelt, Ballarat	Acknowledging donation of Fiji Island Weapon to the Museum		14047	Donations	14047
A8420	3	1	1863	Documents	Letters Out	Mr. Davis, Waverley Coy, Happy Valley	Acknowledging donation of a specimen of Carbonate of Lime to the Museum		14047	Donations	14047
A8421	10	1	1863	Documents	Letters Out	Mr. O. Smith	Advising receipt of books, and that account will be paid after 16inst. Also a mistake had been made on files of Argus and Age, and requesting that advice be given of any further mistakes as Institute very anxious to have a complete file.		14047	Books	14047
A8422	10	1	1863	Documents	Letters Out	The Honorable, Chief Secretary, Melbourne	Requesting Form of Application for grant on aid to libraries in country districts		14047	Grants	14047
A8423	8	1	1863	Documents	Letters Out	S. Figgis, Secretary, Ballarat Gas Coy.	Requesting that the state of progress in completing the large room at the Institute be brought to the attention of the the Directors. Comments also regarding acoustics of room.		14047	Buildings	14047
A8424	19	1	1863	Documents	Letters Out	The Honorable, Chief Secretary, Melbourne	Complaining that Form of Application for grant for aid to libraries, previously requested has not been sent		14047	Grants	14047
A8425	20	1	1863	Documents	Letters Out	Mr. G. C. Adcock, Richmond Road, Melbourne	Expecting to receive by Princes Royal two cases of books, and requesting that he act as agency in clearing and forwarding them		14047	Books	14047
A8426	20	1	1863	Documents	Letters Out	Axford and Walker	Advising that their tender for bookshelves has been accepted - asked to sign specifications		14047	Quote/Tender	14047
A8427	20	1	1863	Documents	Letters Out	Messers, F. B. Franklyn & Co, Melbourne	Enclosing Postal order of one pound 13/6 for account, requesting copies of Herald for 8th and 13th		14047	Accounts	14047
A8428	19	1	1863	Documents	Letters Out	Mr. O. Smith, Bourke St, Melbourne	Enclosing cheque for one pound 3/6 in payment of account		14047	Accounts	14047
A8429	20	01	1863	Documents	Letters Out	Mr Henry Meakin, Geelong	The Committee accepts the offer of an Entertainment to be held in the Hall. Although the ceiling will not be finished, this should not present a problem.		14047	Concert performances	14047
A8430	24	01	1863	Documents	Letters Out	Isaac Ferris Esq., Forest St, Sandhurst	Acknowledges receipt of one pound subscription.		14047	Receipt	14047
A8431	22	01	1863	Documents	Letters Out	Mr H. Meakin	"Our newspaper people are very independent; and it is useless trying to obtain a reduction for their charge." The advertisement will be run evry second day to reduce expenses. Tickets will not be issued for the one shilling seats, but the aim will be to fill the Hall with the other two prices. Three or four hundred of each price - in different colours - should be printed.		14047	Advertisement	14047
A8432	24	01	1863	Documents	Letters Out	F. Claxton Esq., The Captain and Members of the Ballarat West Fire Brigade	Requesting support for a "Grand Ventriloquial and Musical Entertainment" to be given by Mr H. Meakin, assisted by members of various musical societies in Geelong. This is in aid of the for ceiling and finishing the large Hall. "Mr Meakin is Deputy Fireman of the Geelong Fire Brigade and it being his intention to introduce the "Fireman's Song" as a principal feature of the Entertainment he is particularly anxious to secure the patronage of your Brigade."		14047	Concert performances	14047
A8433	24	01	1863	Documents	Letters Out	The Chairman and Members of the Municipal Council of Ballarat. And Mr C. B. East.	Invitation to a "Grand Ventriloquial and Musical Entertainment" given by Mr H. Meakin and other performers from Geelong, in aid of the fund for ceiling and finishing the large Hall.		14047	Concert performances	14047
A8434	24	01	1863	Documents	Letters Out	C. J. Kenworthy Esq, M.D., Sebastopol	Letter of thanks for the donation of the "Scientific American" for 1860.		14047	Donations	14047
A8435	24	01	1863	Documents	Letters Out	R. B. Gibbs Esq.	Letter of thanks for ten guineas donation to the special fund. Name has been added to the list of Life Members.		14047	Donations	14047
A8436	24	01	1863	Documents	Letters Out	Mr C. Smith Esq, M.L.A.	Request to obtain publications from the Government Printing Office, including "Plants Indigenous to the Colony of Victoria", "Fragmenta Photographica Australia", Anderson's Acts, Registrar General's Index to Rail Property Act, Report on Census and New Maps of Victoria.		14047	Accounts	14047
A8437	27	01	1863	Documents	Letters Out	Mr H. Meakin	Details about printing of programmes and posters for the Entertainment. Support has been requested from the two Fire Brigades, the Municipal Council and the Rifle Rangers. Fear expressed that the programme is too long - "it will not be over before 12."		14047	Advertisement	14047
A8438	24	01	1863	Documents	Letters Out	Mr G. F. Fowler	Arragements for payment for books and postage from England.		14047	Accounts	14047
A8439	26	01	1863	Documents	Letters Out	Samuel Figgis Esq., Secretary, Ballarat Gas Co.	Request to lay the application before the next meeting of Shareholders for consideration.		14047	Committees	14047
A8440	27	01	1863	Documents	Letters Out	J. M. Dixie Esq., Hon. Sec., Ballarat Voluntary Rifle Rangers	Request to support a Grand Ventriloquial and Musical Entertainment given by Mr H. Meakin and others from Geelong, to support the Fund to ceil and finish the large Hall.		14047	Concert performances	14047
A8441	29	01	1863	Documents	Letters Out	B. W. Wheatland Esq., MI, Geelong	Request to forward the Visitors' Book belonging to the Institute, as the Governor will be in Ballarat next week and it is needed at least 3 days before his arrival.		14047	Books	14047
A8442	27	01	1863	Documents	Letters Out	James Robertson, Melbourne	Reminder of engagement to lecture.		14047	Lecture booking	14047
A8443	29	01	1863	Documents	Letters Out	W. B. Rodier Esq., Town Clerk, Ballarat East	Seats have been set aside for those Councillors attending the Entertainment.		14047	Concert performances	14047
A8444	29	01	1863	Documents	Letters Out	Joseph Comb Esq., Town Clerk	Seats have been set aside for those Councillors attending the Entertainment.		14047	Concert performances	14047
A8445	31	01	1863	Documents	Plans & Drawings	Leonard Terry Esq., Melbourne	Notification that the Committee approved of the plans		14047	Buildings	14047
A8446	31	01	1863	Documents	Letters Out	Leonrad Terry Esq.	Contiued list of suggestions, mainly concerning lighting and roof beams		14047	Buildings	14047
A8447	31	01	1863	Documents	Letters Out	The Honorary Secretary, Explorers' Monument Committee	Permission to use the Hall on the usual terms.		14047	Hall booking	14047
A8448	31	01	1863	Documents	Letters Out	F. Claxton Esq., Hon. Sec. Ballarat West Fire Brigade	Thanks for response, and notification that seats have been set aside for members to attend the Entertainment.		14047	Concert performances	14047
A8449	02	02	1863	Documents	Letters Out	Capt. Timmins Private Secretary, Toorak	Committee asking if possible for His Excellency Sir Henry Barkley's signature to be in the first page of the their "Visitors' Book", if this meets with approval, the President of the Institute and Mr. Batten will do the honor of waiting upon him during his visit to Ballaarat.		14047	Books	14047
A8450	03	02	1863	Documents	Letters Out	B.W. Wheatland, Esq.	letter acknowledging the message receive from Mr. Cuthbert regarding the removal of the exhibits, I was under the impression that I had left the key to the cases with you; can you keep them on the premises until next week; as I cannot get down and look at them until then.		14047	Exhibitions & Displays	14047
A8451	10	02	1863	Documents	Letters Out	Robert Mitchell, Esq., Dunedin, N.Z.	letter acknowleding letter resigning your position as a Member of the Committee of BMI; the Committee regret that you should because of poor health and thank you for contribution since the establishment of the Institute.		14047	Committees	14047
A8452	14	02	1863	Documents	Letters Out	Robert McNiece, Esq., William Hughes Esq., Ballaarat and Archibald Fisher, Esq. of Lal Lal.	letter acknowleding donation of ten guineas to the Special Fund and to inform you that your names have been added to the List of Life Members.		14047	Donations	14047
A8453	14	02	1863	Documents	Letters Out	Mr. Thos. Liddell & Mr. John Patterson	letter thanking and acknowleding donation of two volumes to the Library.		14047	Donations	14047
A8454	17	02	1863	Documents	Letters Out	L. Terry, Esq., Melbourne	letter acknowleding receipt of your letter suggesting delaying the invitation for Tenders has been accepted by the Committee.		14047	Quote/Tender	14047
A8455	18	02	1862	Documents	Letters Out	W.C. Smith Esq., M.L.A., Melbourne and copies to, J.B. Humffray, M.L.A., D. Gillies,M.L.A., and I. Cathie, M.L.A.	letter directed by the Committee asking for assistance in urging the Government the immediate distribution of the vote in aid of Libraries for 1862; the Committee has already expended a large sum in anticipation of the vote; and are consequently paying interesr on a increased overdraft,		14047	Grants	14047
A8456	23	02	1863	Documents	Letters Out	John Hall, Esq., Palmer Street, Emerald Hill, Melbourne	letter with instruction from the Committee informing that unless three pounds due for your rent be paid on or before Satuday next, proceedings will commence for the recovery of that amount.		14047	Accounts	14047
A8457	23	02	1863	Documents	Letters Out	Mr. G.F. Fowler	two cases arrived in first rate condition; we have received the books for Mr. Vale, some delay took place in Melbourne and only arrived last week, the Committee has held a meeting since; letter also includes a list of books outstanding.		14047	Books	14047
A8458	28	02	1863	Documents	Letters Out	G.W. Thomas Esq., Hon. Sec., Explorers' Monument Committee	letter advising that the Committee after considering the financial position of the Institute cannot agree to a reduction of the charge made for the rooms of the Institute to be used for a Soiree and Ball.		14047	Hall booking	14047
A8459	02	03	1863	Documents	Letters Out	George Coppin, Esq., Melbourne	letter advising that the Hall is about to ceiled and otherwise finished; if however you are prepared to engage the Hall, arrangements can be made to delay the calling of Tenders for a week or ten days. The lowest terms will be one pound for one day/night or 22 pounds for nine nights, including gas, payment in advance, footnote to letter " the room is capable of accommodating a thousand persons".		14047	Hall booking	14047
A8460	06	03	1863	Documents	Letters Out	N. Webster, Esq., Hon. Sec.,	letter reminder that the account for gas [one pound, two shillings] that was consumed at a Concert in December last, has not been paid. The amount has long being paid, by the Institute, to the Gas Company, you will see the justice of at once settling the account.		14047	Accounts	14047
A8461	14	03	1863	Documents	Letters Out	John Hale, Emerald Hill	requesting immediate payment of debt in cash or security and if not received judgment for recovery of same will be executed.		14047	Accounts	14047
A8462	14	03	1863	Documents	Letters Out	Mr. Alfred Oakey, 1 Argyle Square, Carlton, Melbourne	informing that Hall holds 1000 persons, cost is 7 pounds 10/- per night, 10 pounds for 3 nights with further reduction for longer period, includes cost of gas.		14047	Hall booking	14047
A8463	14	03	1863	Documents	Letters Out	W. N.Thomas Esq. Hon Sec., Explorers Monument Committee	advising that charge for Soiree and Ball cannot be reduced as it was passed by Special Resolution by Committee		14047	Soiree	14047
A8464	16	03	1863	Documents	Letters Out	Spencer Wilson Esq., Humffray Street	acknowledge receipt of subscription of 10 guineas to Special Fund of Institute and advising that he has been made a Life Member.		14047	Donations	14047
A8465	18	03	1863	Documents	Tenders	L. Terry Esq., Melbourne	tenders will be called at end of month for Hall		14047	Buildings	14047
A8466	16	03	1863	Documents	Letters Out	Mr. Henry Davies, Carngham	acknowledging donation of specimen (supposed to be cobalt) with thanks for same.		14047	Donations	14047
A8467	20	03	1863	Documents	Letters Out	Mr. I. W. Inglis Esq., Richmond.	advising that large Hall of Insitute is not available for lectures as Hall is undergoing renovations which will not be completed for 12 weeks and offering smaller room with capacity for 200 for lecture		14047	Room booking	14047
A8468	24	03	1863	Documents	Letters Out	G.F. Fowler,	stating remittance to cover account and further order for books will be delayed until next month . Requesting that he obtain copy of invoice for books received in April 1862 from Mondie		14047	Accounts	14047
A8469	20	03	1863	Documents	Letters Out	Messrs. McGuire & Co., 26 King St. Melbourne,.	forwarding draft for 6 pounds for papers received		14047	Accounts	14047
A8470	26	03	1863	Documents	Specifications	Mr. Edward James, at Mr. Ferris, Chamber of Commerce.	requesting specifications be held from examination by further tenderers until Committee has opportunity to consider same.		14047	Buildings	14047
A8471	28	03	1863	Documents	Letters Out	J. S. Abel Esq.	letter of thanks for museum specimen and offering position of Honorary Curator of Museum.		14047	Donations	14047
A8472	28	03	1863	Documents	Letters Out	Mr. W. C. Smith Esq, M. L.A. Sturt Street	letter of thanks for donation of Adamsons Acts to Library		14047	Donations	14047
A8473	28	03	1863	Documents	Letters Out	M. Campbell Esq.	acknowledging receipt of 10 guineas to Special Fund at Institute and advising of Life Membership		14047	Donations	14047
A8474	28	03	1863	Documents	Letters Out	Mr Elliott Esq., Bank of Australasia Mr. B. Ochaltere Esq., and Robert Dunn Esq.	letter of thanks for donation of 10 Guineas to Special Fund at Institute and advising of Life Membership		14047	Donations	14047
A8475	30	03	1863	Documents	Letters Out	I. W. Inglis Esq., Richmond	advising that Hall has been let to Catholic Schools Committee for lecture on Monday evening at 6 p.m. clashing with your intended lecture and offering alternative nights in lieu of. P. S. suggests Wednesday as better alternative.		14047	Hall booking	14047
A8476	30	03	1863	Documents	Letters Out	James Smith Esq., Sturt Street, Adam Smith Esq., Sturt Street, and S. S. Sleep Esq., Lydiard Street.	letter of thanks for donation of 10 guineas to Special Fund and advising of Life Membership.		14047	Donations	14047
A8477	30	03	1863	Documents	Letters Out	Duncan Gillies Esq., MLA, Melbourne	requesting that he obtain from Government Printing Office copies of all the Mining Bye Laws for Ballarat District. and also possibility of obtaining Bye Laws of other Mining districts		14047	Books	14047
A8478	08	04	1863	Documents	Letters Out	Mr. N. W. Thomas Esq., Main Street	requesting urgent payment of 12 pounds on behalf of Explorers Monument Committee		14047	Accounts	14047
A8479	30	03	1863	Documents	Letters Out	R. H. Horne Esq.	advising that ceiling at Hall at Institute not completed no lectures can be considered at present.		14047	Hall booking	14047
A8480	09	04	1863	Documents	Letters Out	L. Terry Esq.,	advising of Committee's resolution that "Mr. Terry may rest assured that he enjoys the full confidence of the Committee both as to his ability and integrity"		14047	Buildings	14047
A8481	09	04	1863	Documents	Letters Out	Messrs. F. B. Franklin & Co., Melbourne	requesting delivery to Institute of missing copies of 'Herald' to complete files.		14047	Accounts	14047
A8482	11	04	1863	Documents	Letters Out	Dr. Hudson, Sturt Street, A. S. Park Esq., Lydiard St. and Joseph Jones Esq., Bridge Street.	acknowledging donation to Special Fund of Institute and advising of Life Membership		14047	Donations	14047
A8483	11	04	1863	Documents	Tenders	L. Terry Esq., Architect	advising acceptance of tender of Tucker of 365 pounds and Irving Glover & Co. at 340 pounds 14/6d. providing the former includes the enrichment and the latter the whole of the other works, both to be accepted or neither and also resolved to request Mr. Terry to take full superintendance of work.		14047	Buildings	14047
A8484				Documents	Letters Out	Mr. A. Smith. Bookbinder	Forwarding a case of books/nespapers for binding. List (provided) includes Argus, Age , Star, Government Gazette		14047	Book binding	14047
A8485	17	4	1863	Documents	Letters Out	F. B. Franklin & Co, Herald Office Melbourne	Acknowledging receipt of advice that no futher papers will be supplied unless payment s made. On enquiring, Institute was told that free papers will no longer be supplied to Institutions. Would pay if it was delivered regularly.		14047	Accounts	14047
A8486	18	4	1863	Documents	Tenders	L. Terry	Advising acceptance of tender from Tucker and Irving Glover, as previously outlined, with addition of penalty for late completion.		14047	Buildings	14047
A8487	22	4	1863	Documents	Letters Out	W. O. Smith, MLA , Melbourne	Claiming urgent payment of grant owing, as money has been spent in anticipation of its receipt.		14047	Grants	14047
A8488	22	4	1863	Documents	Letters Out	D. Gillies, MLA, Royal Parade, Melbourne	Claiming urgent payment of grant owing, as money has been spent in anticipation of its receipt.		14047	Grants	14047
A8489	23	4	1863	Documents	Letters Out	Honourable The Treasurer	Urging grants to libraries be expediated		14047	Grants	14047
A8490	25	4	1863	Documents	Letters Out	Wm. Tweedie Esq, Ballarat	Thanks for donation of ten guineas, and advising that he had been added to list of Life Members		14047	Donations	14047
A8491	25	4	1863	Documents	Letters Out	F. B. Franklin & Co, Herald Office, Melbourne	Advising payment of account to their agent, Mr. Hammoind		14047	Accounts	14047
A8492	25	4	1863	Documents	Letters Out	G. F. Fowler	Advising book list not available due to inclement weather		14047	Books	14047
A8493	07	05	1863	Documents	Letters Out	D. Gillies, MLA Parliament House, Melbourne	Urgently requesting payment of grant		14047	Grants	14047
A8494	09	05	1863	Documents	Letters Out	M.F. Mount, Esq., Hon. Sec., Prayer Meeting Committee	letter advising of the Committee's decision for charges per week for use of the room.		14047	Room booking	14047
A8495	09	05	1863	Documents	Letters Out	Thos, Lang, Esq., Bridge Street	letter acknowleding your handsome donation of specimens from the Manager of the Dallmellington Lead Mine in Ayrshire, Scotland and for your kind offer in procuring such a valuable contribution to the Museum.		14047	Donations	14047
A8496	13	05	1863	Documents	Letters Out	Duncan Gillies, Esq., M.L.A.	Commiittee thanking for copies of the Mining Bye Laws procured by you for the use of the Institute.		14047	Library	14047
A8497	13	04	1863	Documents	Letters Out	Joseph Comb, Esq., J.H. Peebles, Esq.	Committee informing that at the AGM held last evening you were re-elected as Auditors' to the Institute and to convey their thanks for your kind services as Auditors'.		14047	Accounts	14047
A8498	16	05	1863	Documents	Letters Out	A.T. Abel, Esq.	letter acknowleding your donation of 1,000 specimens from your collection at Hamburgh, the Committee will guarantee the payment of expenses of freight, the Committee accepts your truly liberal offer; and for your proposition for a course of popular lectures on Mineralogy, etc.		14047	Letters Out	14047
A8499	21	05	1863	Documents	Letters Out	Mr. James Curtis, Mair Street, Ballaarat	letter advising that your tender for printing for the year ending 30th April, 1864 has been accepted.		14047	Printing	14047
A8500	27	05	1863	Documents	Letters Out	N.G. Smith, Melbourne	letter advising that the case of books forwarded to you on April 14th for binding, the receipt of which you have omitted to acknowledge, please advise when they will likely be returned.		14047	Book binding	14047
A8501	22	05	1863	Documents	Letters Out	Messrs. Maguire & Co., 26 King Street, Melbourne	letter advising that no paper has been received for the past two months, remittance was forwarded a clear month earlier; you would confer a great favour on the Committee by procuring a copy of Harpers' [or any other large publisher] catalogue; it is possible you may have one.		14047	Library	14047
A8502	25	05	1863	Documents	Letters Out	G.F. Fowler, 438 Hackney Road, London,	letter enclosing an order for books and a draft for 100 pounds; remittance would have been larger but that we are in the midst of a contract for ceiling our large Hall and we do not wish to exceed our overdraft, please bind as before and send a stamp with "Ballaarat Mechanics Institute" so that we may make the books we have bound here uniform; many books contain valuable maps - in such cases please have the maps mounted in fine cloth.		14047	Books	14047
A8503	20	05	1863	Documents	Letters Out	G.F. Lockett, Esq., Hon. Sec., Marriage Celebration Committee	Committee acknowleding that no charge should be made to the Marriage Celebration Committee for the use of 1 & 2 class rooms nor for the gas used.		14047	Lectures and classes	14047
A8504	30	05	1863	Documents	Letters Out	Thos. Davey, Esq., Armstrong Street, Ballaarat	letter thanking for donation of 10 guineas to the Special Fund and to inform you that your name has been added to the List of Life Members.		14047	Donations	14047
A8505	05	06	1863	Documents	Letters Out	Mr. A. Smith, Melbourne	case of books arrived yesterday; your account will be passed on to the Committee at the next meeting, then paid immediately. I see you charged the railway carriage both ways when you did not pay the return, I paid for it.		14047	Books	14047
A8506	01	06	1863	Documents	Letters Out	R. Watson, Esq., Vulcan Foundry	letter reminding of account overdue from you to the Trustee of the BMI for one pound seven shillings and sixpence for the use of the Lecture Room for Cavaly Corps Drill, I am held personally responsible, I should have insisted payment in advance so I trust, you will settle this account immediately.		14047	Accounts	14047
A8507	06	06	1863	Documents	Letters Out	John Barker, Esq., Parliment House, Melbourne	Committee respectfully requesting that you supply them with copies of "Votes and Proceedings", "Acts of Parliment" and "Hansard" for the use of the BMI; the supply of the parlimentary papers would be a boon to the whole district; Mr. W.C. Smith and Mr. Cathie will kindly take charge of the volumes on behalf of the Institute.		14047	Library	14047
A8508	08	06	1863	Documents	Letters Out	Joseph Comb, Esq., Town Clerk	letter requesting that the Municipal Council allow the Committee of the BMI to subsitute a larger and more ornamental lamp in place of the present one at the front door of the Institute; the Committee also desires to have the privilege of printing the words "Mechanics Institute" on the lamp and they will undertake all the expenses of the alteration.		14047	Buildings	14047
A8509	11	06	1863	Documents	Letters Out	Manager, Dalmellington Lead Mine, Aycohire, Scotland	letter ot thanks for specimen of lead ore from Dalmellington Mine and enclosing copy of Institute's report for past year.		14047	Reports	14047
A8510	13	06	1863	Documents	Letters Out	Robert Lewis Esq. F. Young Esq., A. J. Forbes Esq. and Henry Smith Esq	acknowledging donation of 10 guineas and advising names added to list of Life Members of Institute.		14047	Donations	14047
A8511	13	06	1863	Documents	Letters Out	Hon. W. J.H. F. Mitchell, Commissioner of Railways	request for conveyance free of charge for exhibits entered in Exhibition of Science and Art to celebrate completion of large Hall.		14047	Accounts	14047
A8512	15	06	1863	Documents	Letters Out	Hon. C. J. Jenner, MLC, Melbourne.	enclosing circular requesting that he become Life Member of Institute on suggestion of Mr. Matthew Campbell.		14047	Membership	14047
A8513	20	06	1863	Documents	Letters Out	Mr. B. W. Wheatland Esq., Mechanics Institute, Geelong.	forwarding number of Programmes for the opening of Hall and requesting articles used at the Conversazione to be loaned for display.		14047	Exhibitions & Displays	14047
A8514	15	06	1863	Documents	Tenders	Mr. A. Smith, Union Place, Bourke Street East, Melbourne.	enclosing cheque for 9 pounds 4/3d. being amount of account against Institute, and inviting tender for coming year.		14047	Accounts	14047
A8515	17	06	1863	Documents	Letters Out	W. H. Wright Esq., Railway Department, Melbourne.	advising that articles for which free conveyance is desired are: Paintings, Models, Statuary , philosophical apparatus, specimens etc.		14047	Exhibitions & Displays	14047
A8516	20	06	1863	Documents	Letters Out	W. A. Smith Esq., MLA, Sturt Street; J. S. Carver Esq.; James Baker Esq.; James Oddie Esq;, Charles Dyte Esq; and M. O'Farrell Esq.	requesting assistance in carrying out auction Bazaar by officiating as Auctioneers.		14047	Bazaar	14047
A8517	20	06	1863	Documents	Letters Out	M.Thompson Esq./ Secretary Mechanics Institute, Melbourne.	requesting furnish names of persons who would offer valuables for exhibition at opening of large Hall.		14047	Exhibitions & Displays	14047
A8518	22	06	1863	Documents	Letters Out	John Jemery Esq., Acting Traffic Superintendent, Victorian Railways.	advising that Secretary to Department has granted permission requested for free transport of articles for Exhibition and inquiring as to arrangements made. Also advises that Exhibition will be open for approximately 2 weeks from 27th July.		14047	Exhibitions & Displays	14047
A8519	27	06	1863	Documents	Letters Out	W. A. Smith MLA	decining offer to lecture at opening of large Hall		14047	Lecture booking	14047
A8520	24	06	1863	Documents	Letters Out	Sir Redmond Barry, Melbourne.	forwarding programme for Exhibition and requesting on loan objects of literary and scientific character and also any articles from private collection and to use influence of Trustee of Public Library to obtain a few of the valuable objects from National collection.		14047	Exhibitions & Displays	14047
A8521	21	06	1863	Documents	Letters Out	Mr. G. F. Fowler, 438 Hackney Road, London NE	order for books and 1st exchange of 100 pounds sent previous month and now encloses duplicate order and 2nd exchange with instructions for purchase of new and used books to be bound as previous and stamped with Ballarat Mechanics Institute. Also a request for 2 cwt. of very thick Millboard full newspaper size. Books to be purchased at reduced price marked with 'x' those secondhand with 'xx' . Also mount maps on fine cloth. Books in Mr. Wales case now to hand.		14047	Books	14047
A8522	27	06	1863	Documents	Letters Out	Frederick M.Claxton Esq., Ballarat.	letter of thanks for donation to Museum of collection of 36 silver and copper coins		14047	Donations	14047
A8523	27	06	1863	Documents	Letters Out	C. Burrell Esq., Main Road.	declining offer to assist at auction run by Bazaar Committee		14047	Bazaar	14047
A8524	27	06	1863	Documents	Letters Out	W. Macfarland Esq. MD, Main Street	accepting offer of loan of 2 Opthalmascopes and 1 larynxscope for Exhibtion		14047	Exhibitions & Displays	14047
A8525	27	06	1863	Documents	Letters Out	B. W. Wheatland Esq., Geelong.	advising of visit to Geelong breakfasting with Mr. Bannister who is taking charge of some Geelong Institute's programmes before attending Geelong Institute.		14047	Committees	14047
A8526	27	06	1863	Documents	Letters Out	Parkin Lee Esq., Ballaarat.	acknowledging donation of 10 guineas and advising of Life Membership.		14047	Donations	14047
A8527	29	06	1863	Documents	Letters Out	Robert Wadsworth Esq., Acting Private Secretary	soliciting surplus articles from private collection of His Excellency Sir Henry Barkly for auction Bazaar		14047	Bazaar	14047
A8528	30	06	1863	Documents	Letters Out	Henry Ayers, Secretary, South Australian Mining Association, Adelaide	letter of thanks for donation of box of specimens of copper ore from Burra Mine.		14047	Donations	14047
A8529	30	06	1863	Documents	Letters Out	Hon. C. J. Jenner MLC,	letter of thanks for donation of 10 guineas to Special Life Membership fund.		14047	Donations	14047
A8530	11	07	1863	Documents	Letters Out	Mr. D. Robertson, Moray Place, Emerald Hill.	offering 30 pounds cash for porch complete with locks, hinges bolts etc.,carriage paid		14047	Accounts	14047
A8531	11	07	1863	Documents	Letters Out	Mr. Henry Meakin, Geelong.	requesting any items of interest for Exhibition, including drawing executed by Mr. Meakin's son. Date of opening is 4th August. Services as ventriloquest also requested.		14047	Exhibitions & Displays	14047
A8532	13	07	1863	Documents	Letters Out	Hon. C. J. Jenner Esq., MP, Melbourne.	acknowledging receipt 10 guineas donation and advising Life Membership.		14047	Donations	14047
A8533	13	07	1863	Documents	Letters Out	Mr. Eugene Von Guerard Esq., Melbourne.	letter of thanks for loan of valuable paintings for exhibition and consenting to conditions stipulated.		14047	Exhibitions & Displays	14047
A8534	13	07	1863	Documents	Letters Out	Mr. N. Holroyd, back of 160 Lygon Street, Carlton, Melbourne.	requesting terms of collecting, packaging and forwarding goods for Exhibition opening 4th August.		14047	Exhibitions & Displays	14047
A8535	14	7	1863	Documents	Letters Out	Honble. J. B. Humffray MLA	Updating situation regarding exhibition and thanking him for his help. Interested in loan of large painting Belshazzar's Feast in possession of Hon. R. S. Anderson.		14047	Exhibitions & Displays	14047
A8536	13	7	1863	Documents	Letters Out	Knight Esq, Sturt St	Acknowledging donation of Maymouth Battery		14047	Donations	14047
A8537	14	7	1863	Documents	Maps	R. Brough Smyth Esq, Melbourne	Applying for copies of Mining Maps, published by Board of Science		14047	Library	14047
A8538	15	7	1863	Documents	Letters Out	Mr. William Holroyd, Public Library, Melbourne	Letter regarding rates and charges for collecting, packing and forwarding books.		14047	Book costs	14047
A8539	15	7	1863	Documents	Letters Out	L. Terry Esq, Ballarat	Request that he plane down walls and ceilings of staircase, first covering latter with stry calico, line north end corner of Hall with boards shoulder high, painting same in two coats		14047	Buildings	14047
A8540	17	7	1863	Documents	Letters Out	Mr H. Holroyd, Melbourne	Replying that Mr. Holyrood's terms for managing and collecting items for the Exhibition are quite satisfactory. Mr Angel of Smith and Angel of Ballarat has offered to collect with his horse and cart. Notified Mr. Purvis who is keen to open on 4th August, it will be well for you to collect the previous week, as to the send off about Thursday or Friday. Will send circular to each person.		14047	Exhibitions & Displays	14047
A8541	18	7	1863	Documents	Tenders	Leonard Terry Esq, Chamber of Commence, Ballarat	Tender of Mr. J. H. Spark, for Platform and Orchestra, at 120 pounds had been accepted		14047	Buildings	14047
A8542	25	7	1873	Documents	Letters Out	A. R. C. Selwyn Esq, Melbourne	Acknowledging receipt of three quarter sheets of the Geological Survey of Victoria, and tendering thanks		14047	Receipt	14047
A8543	18	7	1863	Documents	Letters Out	Messrs McKernal and Harry	Enclosing cheque for for thirty five pounds 15/-, being amount of order to his firm. Medallion is much admired and asked cost of a dozen		14047	Accounts	14047
A8544	23	7	1863	Documents	Letters Out	Mr. William Holroyd	Advising that he had been appointed Agent to the Exhibition Committee		14047	Exhibitions & Displays	14047
A8545	23	07	1863	Documents	Letters Out	Mr William Holroyd, Public Library, Melborune	authority to receive exhibits for exhibition and arrangements for collection, packing and transportation of exhibits.		14047	Exhibitions & Displays	14047
A8546	23	07	1863	Documents	Letters Out	B.W. Wheatland, Esq.,	notification of circular, specifically printed for Melbourne, sent to persons promising to exhibit, authorising Mr. Wheatland as "our agent". Querying loan of packing cases for transportation of exhibits.		14047	Exhibitions & Displays	14047
A8547	23	07	1863	Documents	Letters Out	Mr I.S. Tucker, Ballarat	Notification from BMI Committee that the time for completing his contract in the large Hall of the institution expired on the 10th inst. If contract not completed by Monday next penalties attached to non-completion will be fully enforced. Room required for exhibition.		14047	Buildings	14047
A8548	23	07	1863	Documents	Letters Out	Edward James, Esq., Chamber of Commerce	authority to purchase the two Pillars mentioned by you for 12 pounds and have same erected.		14047	Buildings	14047
A8549	23	07	1863	Documents	Newspaper Items	Proprietor of the Evening Post, Ballarat	agreement to request that advertisement for Exhibition should be placed in the Evening Post; terms to be agreed upon.		14047	Advertisement	14047
A8550	23	07	1863	Documents	Letters Out	G.G. Mackay, Esq., Ballarat	acknowledging with thanks of Committee donation of books (2 vols America Illustrated) to BMI Library.		14047	Books	14047
A8551	01	08	1863	Documents	Letters Out	Daniel Olive, Esq., Buninyong	Notification of intention to have selections of vocal and instrumental performances during the Exhibition opening Thursday next and seeking his assistance. Mr. A.J. Turner agreed to arrange short programme for each evening.		14047	Concert performances	14047
A8552	01	08	1863	Documents	Letters Out	I.M. Dixie, Esq., Agent, Northern Insurance Company, Ballarat	Query whether wooden platform erected on west side of BMI building and the wooden building erected near the staircase of the Institute in any way affect the BMI insurance policy.		14047	Insurance	14047
A8553	01	08	1863	Documents	Letters Out	W.C. Smith, Esq., Agent, Victoria Insurance Company, Ballarat	Query whether wooden platform erected on the west side of the BMI building and the wooden building erected near the staircase of the Insitute in any way affect the BMI insurance policy.		14047	Insurance	14047
A8554	08	08	1863	Documents	Letters Out	Sirs	acknowledging with thanks subscription to the Special Funds of the Institute, and informing that name has been enrolled on the list of Life Members.		14047	Donations	14047
A8555	08	08	1863	Documents	Letters Out	Mr Wm. Holroyd, Melbourne	acknowledging receipt of account and enclosing cheque for 26 pounds 15 shillings. Will notify of the close of the Exhibition so that you can arrange return of Paintings.		14047	Receipt	14047
A8556	11	08	1863	Documents	Letters Out	Reverend Wm Sutton, Ballarat	Acknowledging request and confirm booking for Hall on the evening of the 8th Sept.		14047	Hall booking	14047
A8557	15	08	1863	Documents	Letters Out	Matthews Campbell Esq	Letter of thanks for donation of 10 guineas on behalf of his son, James Campbell. His name has been added to the list of Life Members.		14047	Donations	14047
A8558	12	08	1863	Documents	Letters Out	S. Greenwood Esq., Surbiton Cottage, Cubitt St., Richmond	An offer of an engagement to Miss Liddle for the sum of 12 guineas to cover all expenses. Although she wants Mr Greenwood to be her accompanist, Mr A. T. Turner has been engaged for the entire season of the exhibition.		14047	Concert performances	14047
A8559	17	08	1863	Documents	Letters Out	Mr W. Holroyd, Public Library, Melbourne	Request for receipt and the terms upon which he would come to Ballarat to re-pack the exhibits.		14047	Exhibitions & Displays	14047
A8560	17	08	1863	Documents	Letters Out	Honorary Secretary, Ladies' Benevolent Society, Ballarat	The No 2 Class Room is placed at the disposal of the Ladies' Benevolent Society every Monday afternoon free of charge.		14047	Room booking	14047
A8561	20	08	1863	Documents	Letters Out	B. W. Wheatland Esq., Geelong	Annoyed that a blunder by the Post Office meant he missed the mail. Highly recommends Mr G. W. Fowler, book binder in London. He does an excellent job at very economical rates.		14047	Book binding	14047
A8562	26	08	1863	Documents	Letters Out	Mr W. Holroyd	Closing tomorrow night and re-packing will start immediately. Everything will be replaced in the original cases. Assistance will be appreciated and expenses will be refunded.		14047	Exhibitions & Displays	14047
A8563	25	08	1863	Documents	Letters Out	Mr G. F. Fowler, London	Payment and a request for Chambers' "Revolt in India" - Temple Bar Vols 1 to 7 and Kinglake's Crimea.		14047	Books	14047
A8564	29	08	1863	Documents	Letters Out	J. F. McCoull, Secretary, Moonta Mines, Adelaide	Letter of thanks for One box of Specimans of Moonta Copper Ore. Special thanks for the care taken on selecting anf labelling the specimans.		14047	Receipt	14047
A8565	29	08	1863	Documents	Letters Out	A. T. Abel Esq., Ballarat	Reluctantly decline the offer "lest a bad precedent might be established in connection with the Auction Bazaar leading to results prejudicial to the interests of the Institute."		14047	Bazaar	14047
A8566	01	09	1863	Documents	Letters Out	B. W. Wheatland Esq., Geelong	All the Geelong exhibits - 14 cases and 11 packages - will be forwarded to the 4.30 goods train tomorrow. Pleases have a responsible person available to collect them. Ashmore's furniture requires special care. It was very badly packed on the way up, and 2 pieces of the exposed edges of the wardrobe were knocked off.		14047	Exhibitions & Displays	14047
A8567	09	09	1863	Documents	Letters Out	Huckell, Mercer St, Geelong	The baskets were not sold and all have been returned to Geelong.		14047	Bazaar	14047
A8568	09	09	1863	Documents	Letters Out	T. C. Thomas Esq. 156 Victoria St, Richmond	Encloses 6 shillings in postage stamps for the medallion which was broken during the Exhibition.		14047	Accounts	14047
A8569	19	09	1863	Documents	Letters Out	Mr W. Brown, Bridge St, Ballarat	Unable to reduce the fee for hiring the Hall and Class Room for the Banquet. The charge for gas was inaccurate and 15 shillings will be refunded to you.		14047	Accounts	14047
A8570	21	09	1863	Documents	Letters Out	Mr. I.H. Matthews	forwarding draft on London Chartered Bank for 9 pounds 10/- to be apportioned as follows:Batchelor & O'Neil 3 pounds 2/- and 18/- (separat receipts requested), balance 5 pounds 10/- to Matthews also encloses copy Mr. Holroyd's account seeking reduction in first and last items. Request to be advised if anything heard from Mr. Holroyd in matter of Public Library		14047	Accounts	14047
A8571	21	09	1863	Documents	Letters Out	B. Wheatland Esq., Geelong	enclosing London Chartered Bank draft for 10pounds 16/- payment account for 5pounds 1/- , balance of 5 pounds and 6d. to be paid to Mr. Saheatreli also inquiring if License obtained for Hall and if so, wy it was necessary?		14047	Accounts	14047
A8572	24	09	1863	Documents	Letters Out	W. James Esq., Chamber of Commerce	requesting particulars be obtained from Irving Glover & Co. for charge of materials and labor for Porch and Exhibition		14047	Buildings	14047
A8573	21	09	1863	Documents	Letters Out	Mr. W. Holroyd, Melbourne	acknowledging receipt account for 18 pounds and 2d. for labour in connection with Exhibition and request for reduction of expenses charged to, at and from Ballarat of 5 pounds 6/- for 12 1/2 days time.		14047	Accounts	14047
A8574	21	09	1863	Documents	Letters Out	Wm. Mills Esq.,	letter of thanks for donation to Library of "Successful Exploration of Australia"		14047	Donations	14047
A8575	21	09	1863	Documents	Letters Out	F. M. Claxton Esq., Hon. Secretary , Ballt. Committee	acknowledging receipt of cheque for 61 pounds 10/6d. net proceeds Ball in aid of ceiling and finishing large Hall and extending thanks to all Committee members.		14047	Receipt	14047
A8576	25	09	1863	Documents	Letters Out	Mr. G. F. Fowler	enclosing second of exchange for 32 pounds 1/5d. being payment of account for 25 pounds and balance of 7 pounds 1/5d to Mudie for ' Chambers 'Revolt in India' and Temple Bar Vol. 1-7. Also advises that two volumes of Encyclopoedia wrongly lettered causing trouble and confusion.		14047	Accounts	14047
A8577	26	09	1863	Documents	Licence	The Honourable the Chief Secretary	applying for grant of license under Victoria Act No. 23 entitled "Act to Amend the Laws for regulating places of public exhibition and entertainment"		14047	Exhibitions & Displays	14047
A8578	28	09	1863	Documents	Letters Out	Mrs. Davitt, Hamilton	offering large Hall for lecture/speaker with reduction of cost if taken on three consesecutive nights		14047	Hall booking	14047
A8579	03	10	1863	Documents	Letters Out	Mr. Wm. Holroyd, Melbourne	forwarding cheque for 15 pounds and 2d. being balance of account.		14047	Accounts	14047
A8580	03	10	1863	Documents	Letters Out	I. Van Berckelaer Esq. Hawthorn.	acknowledgeing receipt of letter of complaint regarding picture "Madonna of the Star" and advising that Mr. Mattheas has been contracted to attend to the necessary re-gilding. Post Acript on latter advises that Mr. Holroyd has no authority to act on behalf of Institute.		14047	Exhibitions & Displays	14047
A8581	06	10	1863	Documents	Letters Out	Mrs. Chevalier, Melbourne.	acknowledging receipt of letter and advising that Mr. Mattheas will be contacted to attend to gilding of frame as necessary.		14047	Exhibitions & Displays	14047
A8582	06	10	1863	Documents	Letters Out	Austin I. Turner Esq., Ballarat.	advising of election as Honorary Life Member of Institute.		14047	Membership	14047
A8583	19	10	1863	Documents	Letters Out	Mrs. Davitt, George Hotel	requesting payment of account due for rent of Lecture room.		14047	Room booking	14047
A8584	10	10	1863	Documents	Tenders	Mr. A. Smith, Melbourne.	accepting tender for binding on condition allowance made for supply by Institute of extra thick boards expected from England for newspapers and other large volumes		14047	Book binding	14047
A8585	20	10	1863	Documents	Letters Out	The Committee of the Explorers Monument Fund	calling attention to outstanding account for 10 pounds 7/-		14047	Accounts	14047
A8586	05	11	1863	Documents	Letters Out	Mr. John Meaden, Farmer, Springs, Mt.Bolton.	requesting immediate return of books 'Westminster Reviews (Nos. 38 & 43)		14047	Books	14047
A8587	21	10	1863	Documents	Letters Out	Messrs. Matthews Saint & Co., Castlemaine.	enclosing postal order for 1 pound 10/- postage on 'Mail" an expressing thanks for liberally supplying paper free of charge.		14047	Accounts	14047
A8588	24	10	1863	Documents	Letters Out	Mr. G. F. Fowler, 438 Hackney Road, London, N.E.	forwarding list of Magazines etc with request that Newspapers be sent by boat , Magazines to be forwarded in Mr. Vale's case together with any of the publications which will come cheaper that way, remittance for which will follow invoice when received. Also requests any new books of importance be sent as they come out.		14047	Books	14047
A8589	01	01	1864	Documents	Letters Out	Mr. G. F. Fowler, 438 Hackney Road, London, N.E.	additional order for books to commence 1st January 1864		14047	Books	14047
A8590	26	10	1863	Documents	Letters Out	The Proprietor of the 'Yeoman', Melbourne.	requesting copy of the 'Yeoman'		14047	Books	14047
A8591	26	10	1863	Documents	Letters Out	G. M. Newman Esq., St. Arnaud	letter of thanks for donation to Museum of box containing specimen of Silva Ore from St. Arnaud Silva Mines Operation		14047	Donations	14047
A8592	27	10	1863	Documents	Letters Out	Mr. J. S. Tucker, Windermere St., Ballarat.	advising that allowance for losses sustained in carrying out plastering of the Hall could not be entertained.		14047	Buildings	14047
A8593	31	10	1863	Documents	Letters Out	C. Lester, Esq. Sturt Street	letter acknowleding donation of 5 pounds to the Special Fund for ceiling the large Hall.		14047	Donations	14047
A8594	31	10	1863	Documents	Letters Out	R.H. Bland, Esq., Clunes	letter acknowledging donation of specimens of Tin Ore from Cornvale.		14047	Donations	14047
A8595	07	11	1863	Documents	Letters In	N.E.Love, Melbourne	letter advising of charge rates for the use of the large Hall; i.e. 3 nights would be 10 pounds and for 6 nights 19 pounds.		14047	Accounts	14047
A8596	31	10	1863	Documents	Letters Out	The Secretary to the Ballarat Hospital	letter acknowleding receipt of letter/request for remission of charge for the use of the Hall for the 24th & 26th inst., and applying for the free use of the same for a Ball on the 26th; I am directed to inform you that your first application has been complied with, and that consideration of the second stands deferred until the next meeting of the Committee.		14047	Accounts	14047
A8597	02	11	1863	Documents	Letters Out	Edward James, Esq., Ballaarat	letter advising that at the meeting of Committee held on Friday evening you were elected an Honorary Life Member of the Institute in consideration of your valuable services during the progress of the late contracts for finishing the "Mechanics Hall".		14047	Membership	14047
A8598	11	11	1863	Documents	Letters Out	Mrs. Davitt, Daylesford	letter stating that proceedings will commence against you for the amount of 2 pounds if this amount is not remitted immediately by return post.		14047	Accounts	14047
A8599	10	08	1863	Documents	Letters Out	F. Greene Esq.,	letter advising of 2 pounds, 13 shilling [enclosed account owing for 3 months rent, the terms I am instructed to let the rooms of the Institute are cash in advance; I trust you will therefore do me justice of settling this account without delay.		14047	Accounts	14047
A8600	14	11	1862	Documents	Letters Out	Mrs. D. McLennan, Sebastopol.	letter acknowleding donation of a specimen of carbonised wood in basalt.		14047	Donations	14047
A8601	14	11	1863	Documents	Letters Out	E.C. Moore, Esq., Secretary, Hospital	the Committee has decided to comply with your request for the free use of the Hall for a Ball.		14047	Hall booking	14047
A8602	14	11	1863	Documents	Letters Out	Stephen Cooper, Esq., Benevolent Asylum, Ballaarat.	letter acknowleding donation of a file of the "Friend of India" from January 1st last, and your kind promise to supply that newspaper to the Institute after every mail; the Committee understands that you are about to return to India and that you will use your influence whenever the opportunity may present it self.		14047	Donations	14047
A8603	20	11	1863	Documents	Letters Out	Mrs. Davitt, Castlemaine	letter acknowleding receipt of ten shillings forwarded by you, and a request for an early settlement for the balance of 2 pounds still owing.		14047	Receipt	14047
A8604	18	11	1863	Documents	Letters Out	C.E. Mudie, Esq., Mendue Library, London	your Invoice for 7 pounds 1 shilling 5 pence for books received in March, 1862 arrived here in June, The Committee immediately passed the account to be paid, by August mail the amount was forwarded to our Agent Mr. G.F. Fowler, and I have no doubt, he has paid this to you.		14047	Accounts	14047
A8605	11	11	1863	Documents	Letters Out	Mr. A. Smith, Melbourne	letter enclosing list of books sent in container by mail today to you for binding, please acknowledge receipt of same and inform me when the books will be ready for return.		14047	Book binding	14047
A8606	25	11	1863	Documents	Letters Out	Mr. E. Love, Esq., Melbourne	letter requesting immediate setlement of the balance of account by return mail or proceedings will commence, am also directed by Messrs. Lang and Anderson to require the immediate payment of 10 pounds due for hire of Pianos, otherwise immediate action will be taken.		14047	Accounts	14047
A8607	25	11	1863	Documents	Letters Out	Mr. G.F. Fowler	enclosing First of Exchange for 50 pounds which place our credit, on the other side I send a List of Periodicals which I ordered last mail; I am sorry the books have been detained; however the last remittance would have reached you early October, I trust the books are now on their way, please send by first mail parcel, Oliver & Boyd's "Edinborough Almanac", Boston Almanac [Sampson & Lowe] for 1864 also the London P.O. Directory for 1864.		14047	Books	14047
A8608	12	12	1863	Documents	Letters Out	N.M.K. Vale, Esq.	letter acknowwledging receipt of your letter addressed to the President of the Institute and to inform you that the consideration of the same has been deferred till next meeting.		14047	Receipt	14047
A8609	27	11	1863	Documents	Letters Out	Mr. M.T. Love, Polytechnic Institute, Melbourne	letter stating that the offer to make you an allowance from the account due by you was contingent upon you settling the same in a STRAIGHTFORWARD manner and was not intended to hold good if I was compelled to sue you for it, I am still willing to make this allowance providing you settle the account IMMEDIATELY.		14047	Accounts	14047
A8610	28	11	1863	Documents	Letters Out	Revd. M. Henderson, Ballaarat	letter informing that at a meeting of the Committee held last evening it was resolved that the free use of the Lecture Room be granted for the meeting in connection with the proposed "Servants' Home" on any afternoon.		14047	Room booking	14047
A8611	30	11	1863	Documents	Letters Out	M.H. Foster, Esq., Ballaarat	letter acknowleding donation of a "stuffed" Albatross to the Museum and to tender our thanks.		14047	Donations	14047
A8612	14	12	1863	Documents	Letters Out	Hon. J.B. Humffray, M.L.A., 203 Albert Street, Melbourne	letter acknowleding your very handsome donation of the Votes and Proceedings of Parliment [30 volumes] to the Library of the Institute, the Committee directs me to tender their warmest thanks and for your kind interest you have always taken in the welfare of the Institute.		14047	Donations	14047
A8613	14	12	1863	Documents	Letters Out	Henry H Hunt Esq.,	letter acknowledging, with best thanks of the committee, receipt of box with two speciments of petrified wood donated to museum of Institute with assurance that one of the specimens will be given to Mr. Fitzpatrick.		14047	Donations	14047
A8614	22	12	1863	Documents	Letters Out	Henry Salmon Esq., Ballarat	Request payment of account of 8 pounds 8 shillings 5 pence owing to BMI. Payment required by noon tomorrow or further steps will be taken to recover same.		14047	Accounts	14047
A8615	21	12	1863	Documents	Letters Out	Professor Bushell, Bignell's Hotel, Melbourne	Notifying replied this day to telegram enquiry of dates when Hall available. Charge for three nights 10 pounds 10 shillings and for six 19 pounds.		14047	Hall booking	14047
A8616	21	12	1863	Documents	Letters Out	Mr David Lloyd, Conductor, Sebastopol Welsh Choir	letter expressing cordial thanks of the committtee for the concert given by the ladies and gentlemen of the Sebastopol Welsh Choir in aid of the funds of the Institute.		14047	Concert performances	14047
A8617	24	12	1863	Documents	Letters Out	Mr G.F. Fowler, 438 Hackney Road, London	letter acknowledging receipt of their communication of 26th Oct also Kinglake in Mr. Vale's parcel. Herewith Second of Exchange for 50 pounds. Committee feel disappointed at not receiving invoice last mail; also list of volumes ordered last mail.		14047	Books	14047
A8618	04	01	1864	Documents	Letters Out	Edgar Ray Esq	responding to Mr. Richardson's request to notify of dates Hall available and giving terms of rent of same.		14047	Hall booking	14047
A8619	07	01	1864	Documents	Letters Out	Edgar Ray Esq., Melbourne	response to letter of yesterday; terms stated were for one, two or three weeks taken in advance. Room cannot be let for one week and kept free on chance of your taking it. Can be let for one week and additional weeks longer if not otherwise engaged. Will notify Mr Ray of any offer and give first refusal. Room available on 22nd and 23rd for fitting up.		14047	Hall booking	14047
A8620	08	01	1864	Documents	Letters Out	Mr A Smith, Melbourne	responding to notification of the 2nd that books would leave Melbourne Monday morning. Now Friday and have not received books nor any informtion available at the Railway Station. Request enquiries be made.		14047	Books	14047
A8621	09	01	1864	Documents	Letters Out	Professor Bushell	notification that Hall free from Monday 8th to Saturday 23rd inst. Request booking by return of post.		14047	Hall booking	14047
A8622	09	01	1864	Documents	Letters Out	E.C. Moore Esq	response to correspondence of 5th and 8th inst. Two parties are in treaty for use of the Hall on the 22nd inst; matter in hands of the president and secretary. Will endeavour to give you use of the room during the day referred to.		14047	Hall booking	14047
A8623	09	01	1864	Documents	Letters Out	Mr A. Dungey, Secretary, I.A.S. Minstrels	reply to correspondence of the 20th ult. Committee will agree to request for remission of half the charge for the use of the Hall on the grounds of the ill success of the concert.		14047	Hall booking	14047
A8624	10	01	1864	Documents	Letters Out	J. W. Butler Esq.,16 Stanley St, North Melbourne	Reply to letter concerning Evening School. A sub-Committee has been formed to look into the matter.		14047	Lectures and classes	14047
A8625	10	01	1864	Documents	Letters Out	S. Cooper Esq., Secretary, Benevolent Asylum	Agree to waive the rent for the Hall for the recent Concert and Ball.		14047	Hall booking	14047
A8626	12	01	1864	Documents	Letters Out	Mr M. Finlay	Owes the Institute eleven shillings - subscription and overdue book		14047	Membership	14047
A8627	11	01	1864	Documents	Letters Out	W. M. K. Vale Esq., Ballaarat	Request to reconsider letter of resignation from the position of President.		14047	Committees	14047
A8628	12	01	1864	Documents	Letters Out	James Baker Esq., Ballaarat	Letter of thanks for services during the Auction Bazaar. Names appended ( for copies?) - J. S. Carver Esq., C. Dyte Esq., Jas. Oddie Esq., W. C. Smith Esq., M. O'Farrell Esq., Hy Salmon Esq.		14047	Bazaar	14047
A8629	11	01	1864	Documents	Letters Out	Mr A. Smith	The case of books arrived by train. Payment will be made at the end of next week.		14047	Books	14047
A8630	12	01	1864	Documents	Letters Out	Edgar Ray Esq.	Acknowledging engagement of Hall, including measurements.		14047	Hall booking	14047
A8631	16	01	1864	Documents	Letters Out	E. O. Moore Esq., Ballaarat	The Hall is occupied on Friday, but the Lecture Room is available for your drawing.		14047	Room booking	14047
A8632	14	01	1864	Documents	Letters Out	O. S. Cressy Esq., Geelong	Reply to request to hire Hall, including rates.		14047	Hall booking	14047
A8633	16	01	1864	Documents	Letters Out	M. Wrietmayer Esq., Geelong	Arrangements for the hire of Hall		14047	Hall booking	14047
A8634	19	01	1864	Documents	Letters Out	O. S. Cressy Esq., Geelong	Rates for hiring the Hall for 12 nights - 36 pounds 10/-, including gas.		14047	Hall booking	14047
A8635	19	01	1864	Documents	Letters Out	Edgar Ray Esq., Melbourne	Arrangements for Hall booking		14047	Hall booking	14047
A8636	21	01	1864	Documents	Letters Out	Edgar Ray Esq., St George's Hall, Melbourne	Because there have been no announcements concerning the Entertainment, and no communication, a deposit is required immediately.		14047	Hall booking	14047
A8637	22	01	1864	Documents	Letters Out	Edgar Ray Esq.	Letter in anger replying to accusations from Ray about not fulfilling promises about hire of Hall.		14047	Hall booking	14047
A8638	28	01	1864	Documents	Letters Out	J. F. Williams Esq., Express Office, Daylesford	Letter concerning missing papers at the Cobb & Co office enquiries to be instituted. "I think the driver is suspected."		14047	Library	14047
A8639	24	01	1864	Documents	Letters Out	Mr A Smith, Melbourne	Payment of account for bookbinding.		14047	Book binding	14047
A8640	27	01	1864	Documents	Letters Out	Secretary, Ballarat District Hospital	Communication of Resolution passed by BMI Committee that the Hospital and Benevolent Asylum Committee have use of rooms for business free of charge, but the usual charges be made for benefits held on their behalf.		14047	Committees	14047
A8641	09	02	1864	Documents	Letters Out	Edgar Ray Esq., Melbourne	Statement of account showing amount of 14 pounds 10/- is owed.		14047	Accounts	14047
A8642	09	02	1864	Documents	Letters Out	Messrs Maguire & Co, Melbourne	Notification that Mr Angel of Western Market will call for the parcel of books.		14047	Books	14047
A8643	09	02	1864	Documents	Letters Out	Thos Barker Esq., Beaufort	Thanks for offering to deliver a lecture. The offer will be put before the Committee.		14047	Lectures and classes	14047
A8644	10	02	1864	Documents	Letters Out	Chief Secretary, Melbourne	Request for form of application for Grant in aid of Public Libraries.		14047	Grants	14047
A8645	17	02	1864	Documents	Letters Out	Hart Esq.	On instructions of the Class Committee, an interview is requested at once.		14047	Lectures and classes	14047
A8646	10	02	1864	Documents	Letters Out	Mr Thos Edwards, Ballarat	Tender for Plumbers' work in leading stairs has been accepted at 18 pounds. Please call to sign contract.		14047	Quote/Tender	14047
A8647	09	02	1864	Documents	Letters Out	Mr. I. W. Butler Esq., 16 Stanley St. North Melbourne	advising that proposal to carry on evening school was declined by Committee		14047	Lectures and classes	14047
A8648	20	02	1864	Documents	Letters Out	Mr. A. W. Hart Esq., Brougham St.	advising that Class Committee has accepted offer to conduct Evening School for three months on conditions agreed.		14047	Lectures and classes	14047
A8649	20	02	1864	Documents	Letters Out	Mr. W. B. Wildey	letter of thanks for 5 volumes to Library.		14047	Donations	14047
A8650	20	02	1864	Documents	Letters Out	Thomas Lang Esq.,Ballaarat	letter of thanks for 1 volume for Library		14047	Donations	14047
A8651	22	02	1864	Documents	Letters Out	Mr. I. S. Mills Esq., Solicitor, Melbourne.	advising that amount due from Mr. Love is 7 pounds of this 4 pounds is due for hall hire and 2 pounds 10/- for hire piano from Messrs. Lang & Anderson. Offered Mr. Love to pay 5 pounds in full with which was not paid and Distress Warrant issued for recovery of full amount. Offer made to receive fortnightly payments with interest.		14047	Accounts	14047
A8652	24	02	1864	Documents	Letters Out	Mr. G. F. Fowler, London	forwarding 20 pounds for books to hand.		14047	Books	14047
A8653	23	02	1864	Documents	Letters Out	Mr. R. Chapple, Mair Street, Ballaarat	requesting payment of 1 pound 19/- and indicating necessity to sue if not received.		14047	Accounts	14047
A8654	26.02.1864	02	1864	Documents	Letters Out	Mr. B. W. Wheatland Esq., Geelong.	requesting names of potential lecturers for proposed courses.		14047	Lectures and classes	14047
A8655	26	02	1864	Documents	Letters Out	W. Thompson Esq., Melbourne.	requesting names of Lecturers		14047	Lectures and classes	14047
A8656	02	03	1864	Documents	Letters Out	Mr. G. Gellatly, Sale.	letter of thanks for supplying "Gipps Land Times' to Institute and enclosing 5/- in stamps for 1 years postage.		14047	Subscriptions	14047
A8657	02	03	1864	Documents	Letters Out	Mr. Graham Berry Esq., Collingwood.	enclosing 5/- for postage of "Observer" for current year.		14047	Subscriptions	14047
A8658	02	03	1864	Documents	Letters Out	Mr. I. Ferris Esq., Guardian Office, Port Albert.	letter of thanks for supply "Guardian" and enclosing 5/- yearly postage.		14047	Subscriptions	14047
A8659	02	03	1864	Documents	Letters Out	Mr.G. Robinson Esq., Hamilton	enclosing 5/- yearly postage for "Spectator"		14047	Subscriptions	14047
A8660	02	03	1864	Documents	Letters Out	Mr. O'Reilly Esq., Belfast	enclosing 5/- postage for 'Belfast Banner"		14047	Subscriptions	14047
A8661	02	03	1864	Documents	Letters Out	Mr. H.G. Applesford Esq., Dunnolly	enclosing 10/- postage for 'The Express"		14047	Subscriptions	14047
A8662	02	03	1864	Documents	Letters Out	T. F. Williams Esq., The Express Office, Daylesford.	enclosiong 15/- postage of "The Express"		14047	Subscriptions	14047
A8663	02	03	1864	Documents	Letters Out	Messrs. Mackay & Sons, Sandhurst.	enclosing 26/- postage for "Bendigo Advertiser"		14047	Subscriptions	14047
A8664	02	03	1864	Documents	Letters Out	The Proprietor "The Maryborough and Dunnolly Advertiser" Maryborough.	enclosing 5/- postage for "Advertiser"		14047	Letters Out	14047
A8665	02	03	1864	Documents	Letters Out	Mr. G. J. Sands Esq., Kyneton	enclosing 13/- postage for "Observer" and requesting regular postage of same.		14047	Subscriptions	14047
A8666	02	03	1864	Documents	Letters Out	The Proprietor, McIver Times, Heathcote.	enclosing 5/- postage "McIver Times"		14047	Subscriptions	14047
A8667	02	03	1864	Documents	Letters Out	Mr. H. Furrs Esq., Heathcote.	enclosing 5/- postage "McIver News"		14047	Subscriptions	14047
A8668	02	03	1864	Documents	Letters Out	The Proprietor, 'The Examiner" Warrnambool	enclosing postage 5/- for "The Examiner" to January 1865		14047	Subscriptions	14047
A8669	02	03	1864	Documents	Letters Out	Messrs. Bateman Clarke & Co., Talbot.	enclosing 10/- postage for "The Leader"		14047	Subscriptions	14047
A8670	05	03	1864	Documents	Letters Out	Messrs. Banfield & Merfield, Ararat	encloising 9/- postage "Advertiser"		14047	Subscriptions	14047
A8671	02	03	1864	Documents	Letters Out	The Proprietor, Mount Ararat Advertiser.	requesting free copy "Advertiser" upon payment 1 years postage in advance.		14047	Library	14047
A8672	03	03	1864	Documents	Letters Out	D. Gillies Esq. MP, Melbourne.	requesting influence in obtainaing early distribution of the Grant in aid of Libraries.		14047	Grants	14047
A8673	03	03	1864	Documents	Letters Out	Messrs. Maguire & Co., Melbourne.	enclosing 6 pounds for costs and distribution of periodicals		14047	Library	14047
A8674	7	3	1864	Documents	Letters Out	Mr. Josiah Rice, Seymour St	Replying that Commitee is unable to discount hire of hall		14047	Hall booking	14047
A8675	7	3	1864	Documents	Letters Out	Rev. W. Higgins, Villamanta St, Geelong	reply to his letter of 2nd inst., regret have to decline his offer		14047	Lectures and classes	14047
A8676	8	3	1864	Documents	Letters Out	J. H. Bowman Esq, Ascot	'Holding' reply to his offer to deliver lectures. The only successful ones are popular lectures delivered with a certain amount of eclat. Will reply after Committee meetiing		14047	Lectures and classes	14047
A8677	8	3	1864	Documents	Letters Out	H. Barker, Beaufort	Refusing offer of lecture as only 'popular ' lectures are successful.		14047	Lectures and classes	14047
A8678	10	3	1864	Documents	Letters Out	William Elliott Esq., Ballaarat	Thanks for donation of four volumes of Books		14047	Donations	14047
A8679	12	3	1864	Documents	Letters Out	Thomas McCann Esq, Skipton St, Ballaarat	Ackowledging donation of ten guineas for Special Fund of Institute, and advising that he had been granted Life Membership as a result.		14047	Donations	14047
A8680	19	3	1864	Documents	Letters Out	George Coppin Esq, Melbourne	Enquuiring terms for engagement of either Mr. and Mrs Charles Kean , or Mr Kean, to give one, two or three "Readings" in the Hall.		14047	Lectures and classes	14047
A8681	19	3	1864	Documents	Letters Out	I. F. Maguire Esq. Melbourne	Advising that he had been elected Honorary Member of the Institute in consideration of many valuable services rendered.		14047	Committees	14047
A8682	19	3	1864	Documents	Letters Out	W. B. Rodier, Esq, Ballaarat East Public Library	Advising that his request for refund of fee for Hall at "Benefit" for East Library had been agreed to. Account for gas used was enclosed.		14047	Accounts	14047
A8683	02	05	1877	Documents	Letters Out	H. M. Corbyn, Georgia Minstrels	The Hall was let to the Georgia Minstrels only. Under no circumstances will the advertised programme of "Scientific and Athletic Seances by Mr James Mace, Mr P. M. Christie and Mr Borthwick Reid" be permitted to take place.		14047	Hall booking	14047
A8684	11	04	1876	Documents	Letters Out	Mr. Bade, Esq.	reply to letter of 27th ult., asking Mr.Bade to withdraw his resignation as Treasurer of the Institute; the Committee says that your absence from the meetings will be excused until the exigencies of business will once more permit your attendance.		14047	Committees	14047
A8685	11	04	1876	Documents	Letters Out	Mrs. King	reply to letter of 3rd inst., saying that the Committee has postponed the consideration of the matter of your offer of a set of Gymnastic Excercises for sale till the next meeting with a view to enquiries being made as to the likelhood of successfully establishing a class.		14047	Lectures and classes	14047
A8686	11	04	1876	Documents	Letters Out	To The Minister of Lands, New South Wales	Ref. W76, 1789 - letter acknowledging receipt of your letter advising that a copy of the new Map of your Colony is about to be published and will be forwarded to the Institute, The Committe tenders their thanks.		14047	Library	14047
A8687	11	04	1876	Documents	Letters Out	To The Secretary for Crown Lands, New Zealand	letter acknowleding receipt of your communication [LY6-131 No.95] accompanying Maps of New Zealand and to tender the thanks of the Committee.		14047	Library	14047
A8688	03	05	1876	Documents	Letters Out	Mr. G.G. Burgess, Manager, Diorama of the World	letter accepting your offer to supply entertainment on May 11th giving the complete performance and Gifts to the full value of 3 pounds 10 shillings for the sum of 12 pounds; the agreeance verbally between us that your advertisements, bills, up to date contain an announcement that on that evening members of the Institute will be admitted free.		14047	Hall booking	14047
A8689	24	04	1876	Documents	Letters Out	Mr. George Bignell	letter directed by the Committee to bring your attention to the howling of your dogs kept on your premises and the nuisance this causes our members.		14047	Letters Out	14047
A8690	11	05	1876	Documents	Letters Out	Honorable C.G. Duffy	Committee asking that you kindly deliver your lecture to the members and friends of the Institute; Committee also takes the liberty of reminding you of the correspondence that took place between us a few years ago making similar application to you which you were compelled to decline through ill health.		14047	Lecture booking	14047
A8691	15	05	1876	Documents	Letters Out	R.S. Smythe Esq.,	Committee offering Revd. Charles Clark to lecture on Friday June 2nd, subject "Oliver Cromwell"; we will give Revd. Clark 30 pounds for his lecture and divide equally with him all takings beyond 70 pounds; all expenses will be borne by the Committee except the stock bills supplied by Revd. Clark.		14047	Letters Out	14047
A8692	15	05	1876	Documents	Letters Out	The President & Council of the Victorian Academy of Arts	letter requesting date of closure of your Exhibition, as many artists whose pictures are now in Albert Street are desirous of sending their exhibits to the Ballaarat Exhibition which is proposing to open some time after the beginning of June.		14047	Exhibitions & Displays	14047
A8693	20	05	1876	Documents	Letters Out	J.A. Panton, Esq.	letter offering regret at your annoyance that you have received no answer to your correspondence addressed to me [Mr. Wheatland informed me] asking for a return of a case forwarded to our Exhibition in 1869; I can assure you that no such letter came to my hand, I think it must have been received in my absence and in the hurry of winding up the Exhibition was overlooked and to assure you that the Committee will most cheerfully pay for the missing case.		14047	Letters Out	14047
A8694	20	05	1876	Documents	Letters Out	Honorable C. Gavan Duffy	Committee acknowleding your letter of the 15th,and in reply assure you that no exception can be taken to a "political" lecture from one holding the high position in the world of politics that you do; the Committee would once again press upon you that their application for a lecture preceded the other mentioned by a considerable time and that you will kindly accede to their request.		14047	Lecture booking	14047
A8695	29	05	1876	Documents	Letters Out	Revd. R.J. Mercer	letter referring to Rule 52 stating that the Committee has the power to alter the opening and closing hours of the Library; reprinting the Rule every time there is an alteration made would be too costly. Every member on payment of his subscription should be supplied with the Entertainment Ticket, regret that the person who received your subscription neglected to supply them, I now rectify the omission.		14047	Constitution (Rules)	14047
A8696	30	05	1876	Documents	Letters Out	Mr. M.F. Baker	advising of opening on June 13, and inviting Mr. Baker, Mrs. Baker, Mr. Verner and Mrs. Verner for six nights commencing on that date for 25 pounds with the option on my part for continuing the engagement for six night more for 20 pounds; we shall have a excellent band to play at intervals and a first class accompanyist has been engaged.		14047	Concert performances	14047
A8697	30	05	1876	Documents	Letters Out	Miss Benjamin	advising that her offer to sing at the forthcoming Exhibition Concerts for eight guineas per week was submitted to the Committee by Mr. Rawlings; your offer cannot be entertained, the terms being too high as to prevent it being considered for a moment.		14047	Concert performances	14047
A8698	27	06	1876	Documents	Letters Out	Mrs. King	letter expressing regret in obtaining a qualified teacher to teach a class of gymnastics so therefore we decline your offer to dispose of your appliances.		14047	Lectures and classes	14047
A8699	06	07	1876	Documents	Letters Out	Mr. Thos. Empson	regret exceedingly that you should have thought proper to send a very uncalled for and insulting letter - think that the kindly consideration ever shown you at the Mechanics' Institute Ballaarat, even before you became the great man you now esteem yourself, should have have prevented you addressing the Committee yourself in such a manner. You would be the only one to see any serious offence in the offer of 16 pounds per week; and to say you are slightly incorrect in your statement that the engagement which the "Past Committee" made at holiday time of 20 pounds for seven nights Saturday to Saturday resulted in a dead flop.		14047	Concert performances	14047
A8700	07	07	1876	Documents	Letters Out	Mr. Thos. Empson	letter directed by the Committee declining to receive communication from you addressed in such an offensive manner.		14047	Committees	14047
A8701	11	07	1876	Documents	Letters Out	D. Fitzpatrick, Esq.	advising that after due consideration the Committee has decided that it is impossible to make satisfactory arrangements for the accomodation of the Irish Club.		14047	Room booking	14047
A8702	09	08	1876	Documents	Letters Out	Mr. Griffiths, Agent for Madamoiselle Franzini	letter agreeing to engage Madamoiselle Franzini for 12 evening and 2 day performances commencing Monday August 14th and will pay her the sum of 25 pounds in full of everything, on acceptance, please forward me 12 complete Picture Bills and 25 streamers.		14047	Concert performances	14047
A8703	27	07	1876	Documents	Letters Out	G.W. Hitchcock, Esq.	advising that the plans for having the Reading Room and Library in one was found very convenient until the increase in the number of readers rendered the removal of the library into another room necessary; we now have only the Magazines in the Library, while Newspapers and the other Periodicals must be read in the Reading Room.		14047	Library	14047
A8704	09	08	1876	Documents	Letters Out	To the Honorable the Chief Secretary	Committee respectfully requesting that you will grant a renewal of the License for the Building called the Mechanics Institute in Ballaarat under the provisions of the Licensed Theatres Statue, 1865.		14047	Theatre Licence	14047
A8705	04	09	1876	Documents	Letters Out	Revd. W. Henderson	reply to a protest against the character of the entertainment given in connection with the Fine Arts Exhibition by you, Revd. James Dick, Joseph Walker, Thomas Copeland, Edwin I. Watkin, R. Johnson Mercer and John Orchard and also a further complaint by two of the gentlemen named complaining of the publication of such protest before the same has been before a meeting of the Committee; the Committee regrets that your protest was not laid before it at a Special Meeting prior to publication and that the explanation given by the President and Secretary in relation thereto has been deemed satisfactory.		14047	Exhibitions & Displays	14047
A8706	11	09	1876	Documents	Letters Out	Mr. James Taylor, Sandhurst	letter apologising for the mistake by which one of your exhibits was not forwarded in the case lately dispatched; no trouble was spared in the unpacking and repacking and I feel certain that any damage would be the result of rough usage during transit.		14047	Exhibitions & Displays	14047
A8707	14	11	1876	Documents	Letters Out	M. Telvey Renforth	reply to telegram - presume you want the Hall on the 23rd, 24th and 25th, the first two nights are rent free on condition of advertising one of the two as a Members' Night with admission free but receive all money paid for admission by others.		14047	Hall booking	14047
A8708	24	10	1876	Documents	Letters Out	J. Fitzherbert Esq., Librarian, Ballaarat Public Library	letter directed by the Committee that the lecture offered by Sir C. Gavan Duffy for the joint benefit of the two institutions might be made a great success and the refusal to accept the same on the terms offered by the lecturer would be taken as a slight, it is hoped that the Committees of both the BMI and the Public Library will cordially unite in the effort to make it a substantial benefit, no charge will be made for the the use of the Hall for the Lecture.		14047	Lecture booking	14047
A8709	12	12	1876	Documents	Letters Out	James Walker Esq., Hon.Sec., Swimming Club	advising that the Committee has agreed for the use of a room for the Swimming Club for the sum of one pound for the season.		14047	Room booking	14047
A8710	26	01	1877	Documents	Letters Out	Mr G.W. Rockefeller, Chiltern	As requested, confirm booking for Hall 17th-21st February. To secure please send deposit.		14047	Hall booking	14047
A8711	31	01	1877	Documents	Letters Out	C.B. Finlayson Esq	Re proposal by certain members of the Mechanics' Institute to turn it into a Free Public Library; sending copies of the Crown Grant and of the Rules and requesting advice: 1. Can Institute be made into Free Library wihout violating the conditions of the Grant. 2. Under which Rules the changes can be effected, and 3. How the changes would affect the rights of those Life Members over 90.		14047	Library	14047
A8712	07	02	1877	Documents	Letters Out	Mr. G.W. Rockefeller, Beechworth	Confirming reservation of dates requested, deposit requirerd by return.		14047	Hall booking	14047
A8713	27	02	1877	Documents	Letters Out	Henry Morgan Esq	acknowledging communication offering 10 shillings per week for lower corner office and advising committee declined to accept the same.		14047	Office Rentals	14047
A8714	13	03	1877	Documents	Letters Out	James South Esq	query whether BMI could arrange for Mr South to present a lecture to the members of the Institute in a week or two's time? Please state terms and send list of lectures you have ready.		14047	Lectures and classes	14047
A8715	13	03	1877	Documents	Letters Out	John Robson Esq	query whether he would kindly consent to give a 'Reading' Entertainment to the members of the Institute at an early date?		14047	Lectures and classes	14047
A8716	13	03	1877	Documents	Letters Out	James South Esq	query whether BMI could arrange for Mr South to present a lecture to the members of the Institute in a week or two's time? Please state terms and send list of lectures you have ready.		14047	Lectures and classes	14047
A8717	13	03	1877	Documents	Letters Out	John Robson, Esq	query whether he would kindly consent to give one of his popular 'Reading' Entertainments to the members of the Institute at an early date?		14047	Lectures and classes	14047
A8718	-	-	1877	Documents	Records		List of books with page headed - "To be purchased v.v. from Mudie's or some other Library". Some of title crossed out.		14047	Books	14047
A8719	19	03	1877	Documents	Letters Out	S.M. Hugh Esq., Avoca	acknowledging his communication of 10th inst and to thank most cordially for kind promise to supply a copy of the Avoca Free Press gratis.		14047	Library	14047
A8720	21	03	1877	Documents	Letters Out	G.F. Fowler, 3 & 4 New Inn Yard, Shoreditch, London	letter enclosing draft for 20 pounds on account. Sending list of books with request to forward through Christie. Includes further queries and instructions regarding newspaper and magazine publications.		14047	Library	14047
A8721	21	03	1877	Documents	Letters Out	Samuel Mullen Esq	letter assuring Mr. Mullen that he is quite mistaken in the matter of terms. His terms have always been 10% off publishing price. Pointing out over-pricing of one volume and his misunderstanding the matter of the 2nd hand books. For Mr Mullen's reference, appended to end of letter, a copy of his memorandum of August 4th 1875 setting out his terms.		14047	Books	14047
A8722	24	03	1877	Documents	Letters Out	S. Mullen Esq., Collins Street East, Melbourne.	returning invoice as requested however, will owe BMI 3 shillings 6 pence for the case charged twice. Mentioned on a slip of paper perhaps overlooked.		14047	Accounts	14047
A8723	0904	04	1877	Documents	Letters Out	Mrs Ellis	Advising that Mr John Robson to give Grand Recital of Hamlet in aid of Library Fund on Friday next and to ask whether she would kindly sing two selections during the intervals of the play.		14047	Concert performances	14047
A8724	16	04	1877	Documents	Letters Out	Mr G.F. Fowler, 3 & 4 New Inn Yard, Shoreditch, London	enclosing draft of 10 pounds. Listed copies of Times sent incomplete, suggest someone in his employ very careless.		14047	Library	14047
A8725	04	05	1877	Documents	Letters Out	The Proprietor, Georgia Minstrel Troupe	Referring to previous letter of 2nd inst., informing that the exhibition of Messrs Mace and Christie is not permitted to take place. All steps necessary to prevent this will be taken.		14047	Exhibitions & Displays	14047
A8726	07	06	1877	Documents	Letters Out	B. R. Patey	Acknowledges cheque for one pound 5/6. Explains that, although there was confusion with the arrangements resulting in cancellation of a concert, the balance of three pounds 15/- still needs to be paid.		14047	Accounts	14047
A8727	07	06	1877	Documents	Letters Out	S. W. Smyth Esq., Sandhurst Mechanics' Institute	Our Home papers come from G.F. Fowler, recommended by us. We cannot lend magazines until they are bound, for fear of damage.		14047	Library	14047
A8728	07	06	1877	Documents	Letters Out	Rev Thos Jones, Melbourne	Request to deliver a lecture during the Winter Season, at a time of his choosing.		14047	Lectures and classes	14047
A8729	12	06	1877	Documents	Letters Out	Lewis S. Blair Esq.	Your letter has been placed before the House Committee. You will have an opportunity to confer with them in due course.		14047	Buildings	14047
A8730	12	06	1877	Documents	Letters Out	G. Wakefield Esq. M. D.	The Lecture Room will be available free of charge for your lecture, as long as it is on a purely scientific subject and there is no admission charge.		14047	Lecture booking	14047
A8731	18	06	1877	Documents	Letters Out	Mr J. M. Hutchison	Tender for bookbinding has been accepted for the coming year.		14047	Book binding	14047
A8732	13	06	1877	Documents	Letters Out	J. H. Hume Esq.	The Hall charges - plus gas - for your "Wonderful Entertainment of Phrenology, Electro-Biology Mesmerism Enhanced Mediums" etc was appropriate, as it lasted until 11 o'clock.		14047	Lectures and classes	14047
A8733	16	06	1877	Documents	Letters Out	The Honourable the Chief Secretary	Request for renewal of Licence under the Licenced Thaetres Statute, 1865.		14047	Theatre Licence	14047
A8734	19	06	1877	Documents	Letters Out	Alfred B. Clemes Esq., President, Stawell Mechanics' Institute	Enclose a copy of Catalogue which explains the system adopted here for arrangement of books.		14047	Books	14047
A8735	26	06	1877	Documents	Letters Out	B. R. Patey Esq.	After many letters, a Summons will be taken out if the balance of three pounds 15/- is not paid by Friday next.		14047	Accounts	14047
A8736	20	06	1877	Documents	Letters Out	B. R. Patey Esq.	No reply has been received from you regarding payment of the three pounds 15/- balance. Proceedings will be taken if it is not received by 23rd June.		14047	Accounts	14047
A8737	26	06	1877	Documents	Letters Out	John Hughes Esq., Blakeville	Offer to lecture accepted with pleasure. A Friday evening would br best.		14047	Lectures and classes	14047
A8738	26	06	1877	Documents	Letters Out	Mr James Curtis	Tender for printing has been accepted by the Committee.		14047	Printing	14047
A8739	26	06	1877	Documents	Letters Out	L. S. Blair	Reply to 3 concerns. 1. Basement door will be left open as an experiment. 2. Consider the issue of the brass rail. 3. Extensions are impossible.		14047	Buildings	14047
A8740	27	06	1877	Documents	Letters Out	P. V. Labertonche Esq., Secretary, Railway Department	Application for a Pass to and from Melbourne to purchase books for the library. The letter is counter-signed by the President, Mr T. H. Thompson.		14047	Library	14047
A8741	29	06	1877	Documents	Letters Out	Edward Hurst Esq., Sandhurst Art Union	Offer of thirty pictures and twenty portfolios of Photographs at ten shillings each.		14047	Art Union	14047
A8742	28	06	1877	Documents	Letters Out	R. J. L. Ellery Esq.	Request to deliver lecture on "Munitions of War" at BMI.		14047	Lectures and classes	14047
A8743	04	07	1877	Documents	Letters Out	Mr. F. J. Thomas Esq.,	requesting settlement of account of 3 poiunds 15/6d.		14047	Accounts	14047
A8744	09	07	1877	Documents	Letters Out	Mr. G. F. Fowler, London	forwarding draft for 10 pounds with request that new and popular books be sent in future and also requesting 2 copies reprint 'Times" to be sent monthly.		14047	Books	14047
A8745	09	07	1877	Documents	Catalogues (unbound)	Mr. G. F. Fowler, London	Titles of 72 books requested all from Library surplus list with request that 6/- additions be always sent.		14047	Books	14047
A8746	16	11	1878	Documents	Letters Out	F. Dicker Hamilton Esq.	The matter of your valueless cheque will be placed in the Solicitor's hands next Tuesday.		14047	Accounts	14047
A8747	10	07	1877	Documents	Letters Out	Henry Davies Esq., Secretary, Orphan Asylum	advising that BMI Committee have pleasure in complying with your request for suitable discarded books.		14047	Books	14047
A8748	10	07	1877	Documents	Letters Out	Mr. R. D. Bannister Esq., Hon. Sec. Juvenile Industriall Exhibition	advising of offer of room free of charge with exception Gas consumed.		14047	Exhibitions & Displays	14047
A8749	13	07	1877	Documents	Letters Out	Henry Hill Esq., Superintendent of Police.	requesting that a Constable be stationed at entrance of Institute during stay of Marionettes because of rowdy behaviour and filthy language of larrikins.		14047	Concert performances	14047
A8750	12	07	1877	Documents	Letters Out	D. Aiken Esq., Horsham Mechanics Institute.	advising that unable to supply information regarding incorporation but Ballarat District Hospital should have information sought.		14047	Committees	14047
A8751	17	07	1877	Documents	Letters Out	F. J. Thomas Esq.,	advising that cheque will not be presented until 8 days after receipt of same.		14047	Accounts	14047
A8752	17	07	1877	Documents	Letters Out	John E. Hughes Esq.,	advising arrangements for lecture on Friday 27th and requesting details of topic.		14047	Lectures and classes	14047
A8753	04	08	1877	Documents	Letters Out	Mr. B. R. Patey Esq.	in consideration of special circumstances rent will be reduced		14047	Room booking	14047
A8754	19	07	1877	Documents	Letters Out	A. Nugent Esq., Hon. Sec. Reading Room, Elaine.	forwarding 1 months papers as ordered but no guarantee of regular supply		14047	Library	14047
A8755	24	07	1877	Documents	Letters Out	Mr. B. R. Patey	advising that Police Court Case now withdrawn and requesting equitable proposition for settlement of dispute.		14047	Hall booking	14047
A8756	06	08	1877	Documents	Letters Out	Mr. G. F. Fowler, 3 and 4 New Inn Yard, Shoreditch, London	forwarding Bank of England notes for 5 pounds each for books		14047	Books	14047
A8757	06	08	1877	Documents	Letters Out	Mr. I. J. Jones Esq., Manager, Ballarat Banking Co.	advising that Committee will hold Art Union with view of reducing debt to Bank and requesting that Art Union Account be opened with provision for overdrawing to maximum of 300 pounds.		14047	Art Union	14047
A8758	06	08	1877	Documents	Letters Out	Hon. J. Woods MLA, Minister of Railways.	requesting free passage for BMI Secretary whilst egaged as Agent for the Art Union enterprise.		14047	Art Union	14047
A8759	09	08	1877	Documents	Letters Out	Mr. B. C. Harriman Esq., Secretary, Crown Law Department.	requesting official acknowledgement of Notice to hold Art Union		14047	Art Union	14047
A8760	11	08	1877	Documents	Letters Out	Hon. J. Woods MLA, Minister of Railways.	letter of thanks for free Pass for BMI Secretary whilst acting as Agent for the Art Union.		14047	Art Union	14047
A8761	11	08	1877	Documents	Letters Out	Mayor the Hon. W. C. Smith MLA	letter of thanks for obtaining concession from Hon. Minister of Railways		14047	Art Union	14047
A8762	14	08	1877	Documents	Letters Out	Edward Hurst Esq., Sandhurst Mechanics' Institute.	confirming loan of Art Union apparatus for sum of 10 pounds.		14047	Art Union	14047
A8763	14	08	1877	Documents	Letters Out	C. Stedman Esq., Solicitor.	forwarding account for 2 pounds and requesting immediate settlement of same.		14047	Accounts	14047
A8764	13	08	1877	Documents	Letters Out	Mr. I. J. Jones Esq. Manager, Ballarat Banking Co. Ltd.	advising that Resolution carried at Committee Meeting 'that the Ballarat Banking Co. Ltd. be requested to allow an overdraft on Art Union Account to amount not exceeding 300 pounds" and Mr. T. H. Thompson, President and Mr. W. Bade, Treasurer be appointed to draw cheques.		14047	Art Union	14047
A8765	14	08	1877	Documents	Letters Out	Mr. J. M. Davey Eq.,	advising that under Rule 28 if meetings unattended for 3 consecutive Meetings seat is vacant.		14047	Meetings	14047
A8766	18	08	1877	Documents	Letters Out	Mr. Robert Gay	reply to his letter stating Committee agree to comply with request for salary increase to 1 pound per week.		14047	Staff	14047
A8767	23	08	1877	Documents	Letters Out	E. Hurst Esq., Sec. Sandhurst Art Union.	expressing disappointment that charge mutually agreed for hire of Art Union Apparatus is considered extortionate.		14047	Art Union	14047
A8768	28	08	1877	Documents	Letters Out	F. Hilton Esq., Agent for Capt. Haywood's Company	advising that it is impossible to alter agreement entered into on Capt. Hayward's behalf for hire of Hall		14047	Letters Out	14047
A8769	28	08	1877	Documents	Letters Out	Messrs. Darrow & Simpson	advising that Committee cannot comply with request for refund due to concert failure.		14047	Hall booking	14047
A8770	10	09	1877	Documents	Letters Out	Mr. J. Summerscales, Hon Sec. Town Mission	advising of Committee's Resolution "that this Committee begs most respectfully to inform the Committee of Town Mission that it deems itself quite competent to manage the affairs of the Mechanics' Institute and cannot admit the right of the Committee of the Town Mission to dictate as to its course of action"		14047	Committees	14047
A8771	10	09	1877	Documents	Letters Out	The President and Committee of Ballarat Evangelical Alliance	advising of Committee's Resolution "that this Committee begs most respectfully to inform the Committee of Town Mission that it deems itself quite competent to manage the affairs of the Mechanics' Institute and cannot admit the right of the Committee of the Town Mission to dictate as to its course of action"		14047	Committees	14047
A8772	10	09	1877	Documents	Letters Out	The Rev. Thomas Hastie, Clerk to the Presbytery of Ballaarat.	advising of Committee's Resolution "that this Committee begs most respectfully to inform Committee of Town Mission that it deems itself quite competent to manage the affairs of the Mechanics' Institute and cannot admit the right of the Committee of the Town Mission to dictate as to its course of action"		14047	Committees	14047
A8773	22	10	1877	Documents	Letters Out	Mr. John Brooks	requesting full apology for outrageous language used against Mr. Batten at Gemmell & Tuckett's Auction room		14047	Committees	14047
A8774	12	12	1877	Documents	Letters Out	Thomas P. Vivian Esq.	Advising that a clerk from Bank of Victoria had presented ticket No. 1729, winner of First Prize in Art Union but had declined to take the painting. He stated that, as was his right , he would be given cheque for 950 pounds on receipt of due notice. Advising also that it was usual for winner to give young ladies who draw the ticket with an honorarium of five guineas.		14047	Art Union	14047
A8775	30	10	1877	Documents	Letters Out	Mr J. McHutchison	Request that any books found to be defective should be returned unbound.		14047	Book binding	14047
A8776	12	12	1877	Documents	Letters Out	E. D. Davies Esq, Ventriliquist	Accepting offer to provide a Company consisting of Davies, Miss Liddle, Miss Rowe , M. F. Hilton and a pianist to commence 26/12/1877. Institute to provide Hall, Lighting, Printing, Advertising, and to divide profits. Accommodation at Fussell's Hotel		14047	Concert performances	14047
A8777	17	12	1877	Documents	Letters Out	Wm. Bridges Esq.	Advising impossible to have exclusive use of Museum it being required by School of Design and other classes.		14047	Lectures and classes	14047
A8778	17	12	1877	Documents	Letters Out	Messrs Davey Bros.	Advising that Committee will not be purchasing Table in Art Union Office.		14047	Fixtures & Fittings	14047
A8779	04	01	1878	Documents	Letters Out	L. O. Hart Esq.	Advising that it is necessary to claim prize in Art Union; they are not just sent out. Then answered queries on specific tickets.		14047	Art Union	14047
A8780	15	1	1878	Documents	Letters Out	George Perry Esq.	Acknowledging letter of resignation as Vice President.		14047	Committees	14047
A8781	21	1	1877	Documents	Letters Out	Mr. J. M. Browne, County Court Bailiff, Daylesford	Forwarding cheque for nineteen pounds for purchase of Prize No. 10		14047	Art Union	14047
A8782	21	1	1878	Documents	Letters Out	Mr. Alf Johnston, Hobart Town	Regarding misdirected letter claiming Art Union prize. (addressed to Mr. Hunt by mistake). Long saga, but evidently Mr Hunt called and tried to take the prize in cash. It was not given to him and Mr Johnston is requested to write a claim for it.		14047	Art Union	14047
A8783	28	01	1878	Documents	Letters Out	Martin Bade Esq.	Acknowledging resignation as Treasurer		14047	Committees	14047
A8784	28	01	1878	Documents	Letters Out	Mrs Turner	Accepting offer to lecture on "Ill-Used Men" at the Institute - fee five guineas		14047	Lectures and classes	14047
A8785	28	01	1878	Documents	Letters Out	M. P. Martin Esq	Advising that the Institute is unable to refund rent paid for Hall booked but not used; due to circumstances will reduce fee to 2 pounds15/-		14047	Hall booking	14047
A8786	18	2	1878	Documents	Letters Out	Edward Hart Esq	Advising that Mr. Alf M. Johnston had advised that he was the owner of the Art Union ticket No 1520, which won a prize, and that Mr. Hart had no authority to collect money		14047	Art Union	14047
A8787	08	04	1878	Documents	Letters Out	E. R. Gillingham Esq, Eaglehawk Art Union	Reply to his letter of 4th inst., stating that Art Union Apparatus was forwarded to Secretary of Masonic Art Union, but he has not acknowledged receipt. Sent to Sandhurst with marbles etc. If Eaglehawk receive it from Masonic, need to ensure it is complete, otherwise BMI will hold you responsible for its return in the condition it was originally despatched.		14047	Art Union	14047
A8788	25	04	1878	Documents	Letters Out	Mr. Lewis	Advising that if he doesn't pay Balance of account, a summons against him will be taken out.		14047	Accounts	14047
A8789	09	04	1878	Documents	Letters Out	Mrs Quinan	Reply to her letter of 8th, advising that it is intended to stop sale of fruit during entertainment in the Hall.		14047	Concert performances	14047
A8790	01	05	1878	Documents	Letters Out	Mr V. Machefer	Advising of complaint made to Committee regarding removal of Newspapers from the Reading Room and to insist the practice be discontinued.		14047	Library	14047
A8791	01	05	1878	Documents	Letters Out	Proprietors of the Launceston Examiner	Response to account received and noting that the Launceston Examiner has been supplied free of charge for many years. Committee thanks for their liberality in the past and hope it will continue.		14047	Accounts	14047
A8792	14	05	1878	Documents	Letters Out	E.R. Gillingham Esq., Secretary, Eaglehawk Art Union	Response to their communication of 6th inst; BMI Committee request that the agreed sum for hire of Art Union Apparatus be remitted, and cannot comply with their request.		14047	Art Union	14047
A8793	25	06	1878	Documents	Letters Out	Mr C.H.J. Walker	Acknowledging letter of resignation from position of Librarian with regret at losing such a valuable employee as you have proved to be.		14047	Staff	14047
A8794	26	05	1878	Documents	Letters Out	Mr J.M. Hutchison, Sturt Street, Ballaarat	Advising his tender for Bookbinding required for current year has been accepted.		14047	Book binding	14047
A8795	25	06	1878	Documents	Letters Out	Mr James Curtis, Armstrong Street, Ballaarat	Advising his tender for Printing required for current year including Supplement to Library Catalogue has been accepted.		14047	Printing	14047
A8796	25	06	1878	Documents	Letters Out	Mr F. Pinkerton, Lydiard Street, Ballaarat	Advising his tender for printing two Library Registers on hand-made paper for 7 pounds has been accepted subject to approval of the paper; please provide sample.		14047	Printing	14047
A8797	25	06	1878	Documents	Letters Out	Henry Rawlings Esq	sending cordial thanks of the Committee for donation of handsome edition of 'Shakespeare' in 8 volumes.		14047	Donations	14047
A8798	25	06	1878	Documents	Letters Out	Mr J.P. Evans	acknowledging cordially his communication making suggestions for the safety of the Library Books.		14047	Library	14047
A8799	26	06	1878	Documents	Letters Out	The Honourable the Chief Secretary	Application for renewal of the License for the Hall of the Mechanics' Institute in the City of Ballaarat in pursuance of the Licensed Theatre Statute 1865.		14047	Theatre Licence	14047
A8800	09	07	1878	Documents	Letters Out	Mr J.P. Hawkins	Notification of appointment as Caretaker at a salary of 30 shillings weekly.		14047	Staff	14047
A8801	09	07	1878	Documents	Letters Out	Mr C. Atkinson	Notification of appointment as Assistant Librarian at a salary of 36 shillings weekly.		14047	Staff	14047
A8802	09	07	1878	Documents	Letters Out	Mrs Quinan	notification that BMI Committee cannot agree to application for a reduction of rent.		14047	Office Rentals	14047
A8803	14	08	1878	Documents	Letters Out	J. Nixon Esq., President, Ballaarat Stock Exchange	Response to their letter offering 7 pounds per annum for use of the Committee Room, twice daily, for Stock Exchange meetings. BMI Committee of opinion that $10 asked not unreasonable but agree to their use of room for three months period on terms offered.		14047	Room booking	14047
A8804	29	08	1878	Documents	Letters Out	George Perry Esq., Town Clerk, City of Ballaarat	Acknowledging with thanks receipt of: Report of Health Officer; Reply by Central Board of Health; Report of Inspector.		14047	Committees	14047
A8805	10	09	1878	Documents	Letters Out	R.D. Bannister Esq., Hon Secretary, Australian Juvenile Industrial Exhibition	Acknowledging, with thanks their Committee's subscription of 10 pounds 10 shillings in purchase of a Life Membership for Mr. Charles John Richardson and confirming that Mr. Richardson's name has been added to the list of Life Members.		14047	Membership	14047
A8806	10	09	1878	Documents	Letters Out	A. Hunter Esq	Acknowledging communication and acceptance of resignation by BMI Committee.		14047	Committees	14047
A8807	15	10	1878	Documents	Letters Out	F.C. Downes Esq	Notification of his election to the position on the Board vacated bty Mr. Stansfield who was recently elected Vice-President.		14047	Committees	14047
A8808	15	10	1878	Documents	Letters Out	E. Turnbull Esq., Hon Secretary, School of Design	Notification that, in accordance with his recommendation, Mr. Magee appointed to the charge of the Mechanical and Architectural Class on the same terms as Mr. Tappin.		14047	Lectures and classes	14047
A8809	15	10	1878	Documents	Letters Out	Henry Sheffield Esq, Librarian, Public Library of Victoria	Reply to letter of 9th inst. No knowledge of any donation of Engravings or Photographs made by the Trustees to BMI nor any records of same.		14047	Donations	14047
A8810	15	10	1878	Documents	Letters Out	The Honourable Major Smith, M.L.A., Minister of Education	Notification of BMI Committee appointment of deputation to bring to his attention that the School of Design connected with the Institute is the largest and most successful outside of Melbourne, due chiefly to the exertions and ability of Mr James Oldham, and to request his appointment to a school in Ballaarat. Please inform of convenient date to receive deputation.		14047	Lectures and classes	14047
A8811	16	10	1878	Documents	Letters Out	F. Dicker Hamilton Esq.	Reminder that no explanation has been offered regarding the valueless cheque given in payment for the Hall.		14047	Accounts	14047
A8812	26	11	1878	Documents	Letters Out	The Honourable The Minister of Mines	Letter of thanks for a copy of the Sebastopol Drainage Plan.		14047	Committees	14047
A8813	26	11	1878	Documents	Letters Out	Mr F. Dicker Hamilton	Your letter was placed before the Committee. "Under the peculiar circumstances of the case, the question of a refund of any portion of the charge made cannot be entertained."		14047	Hall booking	14047
A8814	17	12	1878	Documents	Letters Out	I. J. Jones Esq., Manager, Ballaarat Banking Co.	Request for overdraft for 600 pounds. This would cover the setting up of a Billiard Room at an estimated cost of 550 pounds. The revenue raised should cover the cost in about two years.		14047	Accounts	14047
A8815	19	12	1878	Documents	Letters Out	The Mayor and Councillors of the City of Ballaarat	Request not to enforce the claim for Rates on offices adjoining the BMI. The offices were designed to be revenue raisers in lieu of Council support - which the Local Government Acts specifically provides for. The BMI building is a credit to the City and they have the right to claim this favour.		14047	Office Rentals	14047
A8816	14	01	1879	Documents	Letters Out	W. C. Edwards Esq., Secretary, Ararat Mechanics' Institute	Our Committee is quite satisfied with the results of opening on Sunday afternoon and evening. The average number is 30, but that will increase as the Winter season approaches.		14047	Library	14047
A8817	14	01	1879	Documents	Letters Out	William Eyres Esq.	Resignation from Committee accepted with great regret.		14047	Committees	14047
A8818	31	01	1879	Documents	Letters Out	Mr C. H. J. Walker	Letter of appointment to take charge of the Billiard Room at a salary of thirty shillings plus 5% on the amount received from the use of the tables. Responsible for the entire use of the Rooms and for the "preservation of order, the protection of the interests of the Institute and the prevention of gambling."		14047	Staff	14047
A8819	11	02	1879	Documents	Letters Out	R. O'Roardon Esq.	Elected member of Committee to replace Mr William Eyres.		14047	Committees	14047
A8820	11	02	1879	Documents	Letters Out	Duncan Cameron Esq.	Letter of thanks for his energetic action in the detection of Herbert Willison who was destroying a newspaper in the Reading Room.		14047	Letters Out	14047
A8821	25	02	1879	Documents	Letters Out	Revd. I. C. P. Allnutt	The Committee has decided to remit one pound for charge of Hall leaving the amount at 3 pounds 4/6d. Please remit cheque at earliest convenience.		14047	Accounts	14047
A8822	26	02	1879	Documents	Letters Out	A. T. Morrison Esq.	Resignation accepted.		14047	Committees	14047
A8823	26	03	1879	Documents	Letters Out	C. M. Watson Esq.	Request to enforce the judgment obtained against Mr R. M. Lewis as he seems to have no intention of following the very easy terms of liquidation.		14047	Committees	14047
A8824	26	03	1879	Documents	Letters Out	J. M. Mackay Esq.	Notification of election to Committee in place of Mr A. T. Morrison.		14047	Committees	14047
A8825	28	03	1879	Documents	Letters Out	Secretary, City of Ballaarat Free Library	The Committee will make no charge for the use of the Art Union Apparatus.		14047	Art Union	14047
A8826	22	04	1879	Documents	Letters Out	G. E. Finnis Esq.	Drawing attention to arrears in rent due from some of the tenants. In future rent should not be more than one month behind.		14047	Office Rentals	14047
A8827	22	04	1879	Documents	Letters Out	Mr J. Goodheim	The Committee declines to lower the rent and refers him to Mr Finnis for terms and conditions.		14047	Office Rentals	14047
A8828	22	04	1879	Documents	Letters Out	F. J. Thomas Esq.	Outstanding money for rent of Hall must be paid by next Monday, or legal proceedings will be taken.		14047	Hall booking	14047
A8829	22	04	1879	Documents	Letters Out	Mr Charles Atkinson	To acknowledge the efficient manner in which you have discharged your duties as Assistant Librarian, your salary will be increased to two guineas per week.		14047	Staff	14047
A8830	23	04	1879	Documents	Letters Out	Messrs Alcock & Co., Russell St, Melbourne	Arrangements concerning payment of new Billiard Table. The gas fittings need to be the same as the other tables.		14047	Fixtures & Fittings	14047
A8831	03	05	1879	Documents	Letters Out	Messrs Alcock & Co.	Letter of complaint that the gas burners, the crop arm of the pendant and the height of the table above the floor are all different from the three tables first supplied.		14047	Fixtures & Fittings	14047
A8832	14	05	1879	Documents	Letters Out	Mr. G.F. Fowler, London	letter enclosing draft for 10 pounds, next mail will send a list of books principally to be selected from secondhand books; I suppose Messrs. Smith will allow a discount in the list prices, Messrs. Mullen in Melbourne allows a 10% discount; send the Supplement to Scientific American; how about back volumes of Engineers. Mr. Alex Marshall, Hon. Sec. to the Commercial Club is writing to you by mail about getting his papers send through you; he is a prompt businesslike man with whom you will be pleased; you can enclose in our parcels.		14047	Books	14047
A8833	24	06	1879	Documents	Letters Out	Messrs. Finnis & Beck	instructed by Committee to inform you that that the Agency of Office and Shop rents will for the time being remain with you; please note that some tenants are two months in arrears; it is the wish of the Committee that you do not allow the rents to go behind more than four weeks.		14047	Office Rentals	14047
A8834	24	06	1879	Documents	Letters Out	John Ditchburn Esq.,	letter advising that the Committee does not intend to remove the Agency from the Office of Finnis & Beck; if in the future this changes your offer to undertake the matter will have our attention.		14047	Office Rentals	14047
A8835	24	06	1879	Documents	Letters Out	R.D. Bannister Esq., Hon. Secy., Australian Juvenile Industrial Exhibition	acknowleding receipt of the Records and ....?? Certificates being a memento of the late Australian Juvenile Industrial Exhibition.		14047	Exhibitions & Displays	14047
A8836	24	06	1879	Documents	Letters Out	J.H. Hume Esq., Victoria Arcade, Melbourne	letter advising that the Committee cannot enter into any arrangement guaranteeing a certain amount for two or three entertainments.		14047	Concert performances	14047
A8837	24	06	1879	Documents	Letters Out	Mr. C.H.J. Walker	Committee decided at a meeting last night that your application for an increase in salary is denied.		14047	Staff	14047
A8838	24	06	1879	Documents	Letters Out	J. Hingston Esq.,	Committee enquiring whether you could deliver a lecture at the BMI and if so upon what conditions.		14047	Lecture booking	14047
A8839	09	07	1879	Documents	Letters Out	Mr. G.F. Fowler, 314 New Inn Yd., Shoreditch, London.	List of Secondhand and New Books required		14047	Books	14047
A8840	09	07	1879	Documents	Letters Out	Mr. G.F. Fowler, 314 New Inn Yd., Shoreditch, London.	letter enclosing draft for 10 pounds and order for books [page 109] also sending list of Engineer & London News, if the latter can be obtained secondhand they may come cheaper than the Nos.		14047	Books	14047
A8841	15 07 1879	07	1879	Documents	Letters Out	Mr. C.H.J. Walker	Committee accepting your letter of resignation; the Committee will have much pleasure in testifying to the satisfactory manner you have discharged your duties and their high opinion of your integrity.		14047	Staff	14047
A8842	15	07	1879	Documents	Letters Out	R. Stewart Esq.,	letter advising that the Committee had agreed to two nights at your terms, however this has now changed with your letter this morning advising that you propose a "Farewell Performance" immediately after the two nights, this could completely ruin our nights, if you insist on it we must decline your offer. If you postpone your "Farewell" for a week, and take the Hall for one or two nights, I can give it for you for 20 pounds; there is going to be a Dramatic Entertainment at the Academy of Music on the 28th inst, the remainder of the week is free.		14047	Hall booking	14047
A8843	15	07	1879	Documents	Letters Out	S.E. Braum	Committee acknowledging receipt of your resignation of the position of Teacher to the School of Design; and their agreeance with your wishes for the prosperity of the School.		14047	Staff	14047
A8844	13	07	1879	Documents	Letters Out	Mr. F. Pinkerton	letter advising that your tender for printing has been accepted, in reference to your tender for Bookbinding, please send samples of the way you propose to supply, these being approved of, your tender will probably be accepted.		14047	Printing	14047
A8845	13	07	1879	Documents	Letters Out	J. Hingston Esq.	Committee agrees to accept your offer to deliver four Lectures "The Eastern World and its Wonders" for the sum of 10 pounds, that amount to cover everything as far as you are concerned. Is Friday 25th inst. suitable, if not it shall be a few days before I can suggest another date.		14047	Hall booking	14047
A8846	19	07	1879	Documents	Letters Out	Mayor and Councillors , City of Ballaarat	requesting that a deputation on the subject of the assessment of the Institution.		14047	Committees	14047
A8847	26	07	1879	Documents	Letters Out	Mr. H. Shovelton, Craigs Hotel	confirming appointment to the position of Marker in Billiard Room with salary of 30/- weekly and commission on 5% of group takings with conditions as follows: - "entire charge of room, all cleaning except scrubbing of floors and responsible for preservation of order and prevention of gambling in any form"		14047	Staff	14047
A8848	13	08	1879	Documents	Letters Out	Mr. F. Pinkerton, Lydiard St.	advising tender for book binding accepted on condition that the work be equal to sample supplied and that it be turned out at rate of 50 volumes per fortnight.		14047	Book binding	14047
A8849	26	08	1879	Documents	Letters Out	Mr. R. S. Stewart Esq., Melbourne	advising inability to purchase the scenes.		14047	Fixtures & Fittings	14047
A8850	26	08	1879	Documents	Letters Out	Mr. J.P. Hawkins, Mechanics Institute	advising of peremptory instructions to keep clock at current time and not to close Reading Room before 10.30 p.m.		14047	Fixtures & Fittings	14047
A8851	26	08	1879	Documents	Letters Out	Mr. H. S. Pincett Esq., Geelong	advising Mr. J. Lawson is responsible for painting scenes in Hall		14047	Fixtures & Fittings	14047
A8852	03	09	1879	Documents	Letters Out	Mr. G. F. Fowler, Shoreditch, London	forwarding draft for 10 pounds with request for books and purchase of new at 21/-		14047	Books	14047
A8853	17	09	1879	Documents	Letters Out	Messrs Hiscocks, Hayman & Co., Melbourne.	advising Hall available commencing 26th November with terms 30 pounds exclusive of gas plus cost of an ordinary entertainment of 9/- per night.		14047	Hall booking	14047
A8854	23	09	1879	Documents	Letters Out	John J. Gatliff Esq.	advising subscription due and requesting meeting at earliest convenience.		14047	Membership	14047
A8855	23	09	1879	Documents	Letters Out	F. J. Thomas Esq.	acknowledging cheque for 30/- covering subscription for 1878 and requesting payment for current year.		14047	Membership	14047
A8856	24	09	1879	Documents	Letters Out	Messrs. Hiscock, Hayman & Company, Melbourne.	acknowledging deposit 5 pounds and advising Agreement will be forwarded; also advising stage 22 feet wide inside of proscemium and 19 feet from back to footlights and Hall seating of 600 and Gallery 200.		14047	Hall booking	14047
A8857	26	09	1879	Documents	Letters Out	Messrs Hiscosk Hayman & Company	advising that Hall overbooked		14047	Hall booking	14047
A8858	21	10	1879	Documents	Letters Out	Eric Finlayson Esq., Secretary, Castlemaine Mchanics' Institute.	reply to letter of 18th, advising that water laid on to BMI building including front offices. The Commission will not impose a charge on BMI building but as front offices are rated a water rate on them will have to be paid.		14047	Buildings	14047
A8859	09	10	1879	Documents	Letters Out	F. R. Pollock Esq., Agent for Hall's Comedy Company	accepting offer of performance "Our Girls" and "Aladdin" on terms of 30 pounds and provision of rent, gas, ordinary printing and advertising and to bear all other legitimate expenses with exception of money and cheques taken, free admission for performers and season Ticket holders.		14047	Concert performances	14047
A8860	15	10	1879	Documents	Letters Out	James Oddie Esq.,	acknowledging with thanks handsome donation to Library of 4 volumes of "Fungi of New South Wales"		14047	Donations	14047
A8861	15	10	1879	Documents	Letters Out	W. Luplar Esq.,	acknowledging donation of copy of translation of "History of the Reformation in Denmark"		14047	Donations	14047
A8862	13	11	1879	Documents	Letters Out	Mr.F. A. Barker Esq., Victoria Hotel, Geelong.	advising Hall available 1st to 5th December with rent of 15 pounds also advising that both Hall and Academy of Music could be open during that week.		14047	Hall booking	14047
A8863	28	10	1879	Documents	Letters Out	The Secretary, Kyneton Mechanics' Institute	advising that Billiard Room is great success and recommends purchase one of Alcock's best tables and only permit members to use room and place same in charge of thoroughly respectable man and with strictest rules against gambling and misbehaviour.		14047	Fixtures & Fittings	14047
A8864	11	11	1879	Documents	Letters Out	J. Babangton, Inspector of Police	requesting Police Officers be directed to curb behaviour of 'larrikins' congregating at entrance to Institute.		14047	Buildings	14047
A8865	15	11	1879	Documents	Letters Out	Mr. F. A. Barker, Victoria Hotel, Geelong.	advising that rental room for 5 nights is 13 pounds 10/- ex. Gas.		14047	Room booking	14047
A8866	08	12	1879	Documents	Letters Out	Martin Simonsen Esq.	Committee advise offer not accepted but will give first 100 pounds and to divide after 140 pounds. A memo of Agreement in duplicate is requested and suggests one of the off nights eg. Tuesday 30th December be made a Members entertainment.		14047	Concert performances	14047
A8867	13	01	1880	Documents	Letters Out	Agricultural Pastoral Society.	letter of thanks for donation of 2 volumes relating to Agricultural Society.		14047	Donations	14047
A8868	13	01	1880	Documents	Letters Out	Martin Simonsen Esq.			14047	Concert performances	14047
A8869	22	01	1880	Documents	Letters Out	Mr. G. F. Fowler, 3 & 4 New Inn Yard, Shoreditch, London.E6	forwarding Bill of Exchange for 10 pounds for case of books received and giving instructions for further book orders.		14047	Accounts	14047
A8870	17	01	1880	Documents	Letters Out	Mrs. Macpherson, Geelong	advising charge for Hall is 12 pounds 12/- for 12 afternoons plus gas and arrangements do not interfere with morning rehearsal for evening performances.		14047	Hall booking	14047
A8871	27	01	1880	Documents	Letters Out	A. Buley Esq.	advising that Committee will comply with application for loan of Johnston's Physical Atlas with conditions as set out.		14047	Library	14047
A8872	27	01	1880	Documents	Letters Out	Mr. T. Kennedy, Agent for Professor Pepper, Sandhurst.	advising of arrangement for Hall at 15% of group takings provided Members of Institute admitted at half price.		14047	Hall booking	14047
A8873	11	02	1880	Documents	Letters Out	Gerard Perry Esq., City Clerk	offering 39 seats for Botanical Gardens at 1 pound each. Seats are very strong but too large and cumbersome for a public hall.		14047	Fixtures & Fittings	14047
A8874	09	03	1880	Documents	Letters Out	A. Roxburgh Esq	advising that Hunters Patent De-odorant has been used in Mechanics' Institute for past 3 months and given every satisfaction.		14047	Buildings	14047
A8875	01	04	1880	Documents	Letters Out	no addressee	Enclosing draft for ten pounds regarding books for library and instructions for pickup and delivery of consignments.		14047	Books	14047
A8876	13	04	1880	Documents	Letters Out	Messrs Dick	Regarding rent of Hall, times required and space		14047	Hall booking	14047
A8877	13	04	1880	Documents	Letters Out	Mr. Roberts, 82 Collins St East, Melbourne	Regarding rent of Room, Lecture room is 10/- per night with gas (7/6 for afternoons and afternoon and evening 15/-).		14047	Room booking	14047
A8878	28	04	1880	Documents	Letters Out	Messrs Alcock & Co., Russell St, Melbourne	Returning Acceptance duly stamped and enclose cheque in payment of account.		14047	Accounts	14047
A8879	07	05	1880	Documents	Letters Out	B. W. Wheatland, Geelong Mechanics' Institute	Advising that the Institute obtains most of its supply of newspapers and periodicals through Mr. Fowler of London - Harpers Monthly through Gordon and Gotch.		14047	Library	14047
A8880	11	05	1880	Documents	Letters Out	R. S. Smyth Esq, Yorick Club, Melbourne	Waiting until Mr Proctor makes first appearance in Melbourne before having him appear at the Institute		14047	Concert performances	14047
A8881	05	06	1880	Documents	Letters Out	Metcalfe Esq, 32 Palmerston St, Fitzroy	Forwarding agreement for Hire of Hall for 3 nights at ten pounds, ten shillings, sixteen pounds for a week		14047	Hall booking	14047
A8882	31	05	1880	Documents	Letters Out	F. Thomas Esq	Requesting cheque for three pounds 13/, owing since December, otherwise legal action will be undertaken		14047	Accounts	14047
A8883	15	06	1880	Documents	Letters Out	Harry Seisman. Agent, Miller Combination Troupe	Regarding negotiations over programme for a show		14047	Concert performances	14047
A8884	19	06	1880	Documents	Letters Out	Mr. Shovelton, Billiard Room	Expressing Committee's dissatisfaction over state of Billiard Room		14047	Buildings	14047
A8885	03	07	1880	Documents	Letters Out	Charles Dyte Esq, Chairman, Victoria Stock Exchange	Drawing attention to members of Exchange who smoke in the meeting room a breach of BMI rules.		14047	Buildings	14047
A8886	12	07	1880	Documents	Letters Out	R. M. Sergeant Esq	Drawing attention to damage done to the Hall and furniture on Friday evening last and requesting restitution		14047	Buildings	14047
A8887	16	06	1880	Documents	Letters Out	Mr. H. Shovelton, Billiard Room	Drawing attention to letter and article stating that gambling was occurring in Billiard Room.		14047	Buildings	14047
A8888	19	07	1880	Documents	Letters Out	R. J. Sergeant Esq	Regarding damage done to the Hall, it was advised that even if he did not cause the damage, he was still responsible as the Hall was hired to him.		14047	Hall booking	14047
A8889	13	07	1880	Documents	Letters Out	Hon. Major Smith	As considerable damage was done to the Hall at the Political Meeting last Friday, he will be resposible if any damage occurs this evening		14047	Hall booking	14047
A8890	27	07	1880	Documents	Letters Out	Messrs. Rogers & Co., Brunswick House	letter advising that tender to supply and lay linoleum has been accepted.		14047	Quote/Tender	14047
A8891	27	07	1880	Documents	Letters Out	Thos. Gray Esq., Mechanic's Institute Chambers	letter advising that the Committee is declining your offer to take a lease for five years for your office.		14047	Office Rentals	14047
A8892	27	07	1880	Documents	Letters Out	James Campbell Esq.,	letter acknowledging with thanks donation of the Statesmans' Year Book for 1875.		14047	Donations	14047
A8893	27	07	1880	Documents	Letters Out	M. Hyman Esq.,	response to letter of 22nd inst., requesting a lease for 12 months with option for longer; BMI Committee has decided not to give leases to any of the tenants.		14047	Office Rentals	14047
A8894	16	08	1880	Documents	Letters Out	J. Wittkowski	letter advising that the Committee has decided to let the shop referred to by Tender, the advertisement will appear in to tomorrow's papers.		14047	Office Rentals	14047
A8895	16	08	1880	Documents	Letters Out	Mr. Hyman, Watchmaker	There have been several applications received for the tenancy of the premises at present occupied by you, the Committee has decided to let the same by tender, and to inform you that a Notice to Leave will be served on you by the authorised agents Messrs. Finnis & Beck.		14047	Office Rentals	14047
A8896	23	08	1880	Documents	Letters Out	J. Wittkowski	letter advising that the Committee has accepted your tender for the lease and occupation of the shop for three years at two pounds per week subject to conditions and specifications; Mr. C.M. Watson, Solicitor to the Institute will be instructed to prepare Agreements at once.		14047	Office Rentals	14047
A8897	24	08	1880	Documents	Letters Out	S, Sheppard Esq., Mechanic's Institute, Ararat	letter advising that the BMI does have a Reading Room and may I mention that there are two free Libraries in Ballaarat, one called Ballaarat Public Library and one called the City Free Library, your misapprehension is unfounded.		14047	Library	14047
A8898	24	08	1880	Documents	Letters Out	J.M. Mackay, Esq	letter advising that the Committee has accepted your resignation as a member of the Committee with regret, and tender their cordial thanks for your services.		14047	Committees	14047
A8899	25	08	1880	Documents	Letters Out	Julius Wittkowski Esq	Reply to his letter of yesterday's date making application to extended his rented shop by closing the entrance to the basement. BMI Committee decided not to accede to his request.		14047	Office Rentals	14047
A8900	24	09	1880	Documents	Letters Out	The Secretary, Penal Department	Order for 'Door Mats' of various sizes for BMI. All to be made of the best fibre and workmanship.		14047	Accounts	14047
A8901	14	10	1880	Documents	Letters Out	The Right Reverend, The Lord Bishop of Melbourne	Invitation from BMI Committee to give a lecture during his visit to Ballarat in December. The Committee press their application most urgently that if he would kindly consent he would confer pleasure and instruction on a crowded and representative audience.		14047	Lecture booking	14047
A8902	09	11	1880	Documents	Letters Out	Mr Henry Bell Jnr.	Letter bringing to his attention a complaint received regarding his bringing a dog into the Institute and a special reference to an incident in the 'Smoking Room'. This is a violation of the regulations of the Institute and Committee request the practice be discontinued.		14047	Letters Out	14047
A8903	04	01	1881	Documents	Letters Out	Mr Keith, Agent for Professor Jonas	Letter declining his offer to arrange for a Members' Entertainment.		14047	Concert performances	14047
A8904	23	11	1880	Documents	Letters Out	Charles Dyte Esq	Response to application for a room for meetings of new Chess Club. Matter referred to House Committee and invite him to meet the members thereof to explain his requirements.		14047	Room booking	14047
A8905	23	11	1880	Documents	Letters Out	John Moore Esq	Acknowledging his letter referring to the mutilation of books. A standing reward of 10 pounds has been offered for the conviction of an offender and the Committee trust with the co-operation of members, to be able to make an example.		14047	Book damage	14047
A8906	11	01	1881	Documents	Correspondence	The Secretary, District Hospital	Reply to their communication that the Lecture Room is available for their Annual Meeting Thursday next.		14047	Room booking	14047
A8907	11	01	1881	Documents	Letters Out	Edward Counsel Esq	Committee thanks for the donation of an original Irish Melody to the Institute.		14047	Donations	14047
A8908	18	01	1881	Documents	Letters Out	Mrs Fowler	Letter sending condolences and directing that the Committee is well pleased with the manner in which the agency has been conducted by Mr Fowler and have no hesitation in leaving it in her hands. Enclosed draft for 10 pounds on account.		14047	Accounts	14047
A8909	25	01	1881	Documents	Letters Out	J.M. Jeffrey Esq	Notification that the BMI Committee do not consider it expedient to form a Writing Class in connection with the Institute. Glad to assist if he starts a class on his own account.		14047	Lectures and classes	14047
A8910	25	01	1881	Documents	Letters Out	Mr Julius Wittkowski	Reply to his communication of yesterday. BMI Committee cannot agree to his request that he be allowed Bank interest on the 26 pounds deposited under his tenancy agreement.		14047	Accounts	14047
A8911	25	01	1881	Documents	Letters Out	Edward Counsel Esq	Letter thanking him and Mrs Counsel for the Original Melodies enclosed in their communication of 13 inst.		14047	Donations	14047
A8912	25	01	1881	Documents	Letters Out	Mr L.R. Llewelyn	Reply to his communication of the 14th inst, stating that the BMI Committee decline to remit the charge of 2 pounds 2 shillings made for the use of the Hall for your Annual Assembly being a very considerable reduction on the usual rate.		14047	Accounts	14047
A8913	15	02	1881	Documents	Letters Out	G. Preshaw Esq	Response to his complaint, stating that a circular was sent notifying that his subscription was due.		14047	Subscriptions	14047
A8914	15	02	1881	Documents	Letters Out	Messrs Finnis and Beck	Letter noting that certain tenants more than four weeks in arrears. Drawing attention to BMI letter of 24 June 1879, and request that the same may be strictly carried out otherwise the Committee compelled to place the agency in other hands.		14047	Accounts	14047
A8915	21	02	1881	Documents	Letters Out	Mr Pinkerton, Lydiard Street	Letter bringing his attention to the fact that he has had a number of books for binding since the 10th December and the delays in binding the daily Newspapers and Gov. Gazette.		14047	Book binding	14047
A8916	28	02	1881	Documents	Letters Out	Messrs Finnis and Beck	Notification that BMI Committee has decided to place the future collection of office rents in the hands of the Secretary and that your agency will be discontinued from this date. Please furnish account to date and a cheque for monies received as agents of the committee.		14047	Accounts	14047
A8917	01	03	1881	Documents	Letters Out	Mr F. Atkinson	Notification that Messrs Finnis and Beck no longer agents for BMI and that in future rent payments should be made to BMI Secretary as Agent for the Trustees.		14047	Accounts	14047
A8918	01	03	1881	Documents	Letters Out	M. T. Jones Esq.,	Notification that Messrs Finnis and Beck no longer agents for BMI and that in future rent payments should be made to BMI Secretary as Agent for the Trustees.		14047	Accounts	14047
A8919	01	03	1881	Documents	Letters Out	Julius Wittkowski Esq	Notification that Messrs Finnis and Beck no longer agents for BMI and that in future rent payments should be made to BMI Secretary as Agent for the Trustees.		14047	Accounts	14047
A8920	01	03	1881	Documents	Letters Out	Robert Ross Esq	Notification that Messrs Finnis and Beck no longer agents for BMI and that in future rent payments should be made to BMI Secretary as Agent for the Trustees.		14047	Accounts	14047
A8921	01	03	1881	Documents	Letters Out	Thos Gray Esq.	Notification that Messrs Finnis & Beck no longer act as agents in rent collection. In future rent should be paid direct to the Secretary.		14047	Accounts	14047
A8922	01	03	1881	Documents	Letters Out	D. Fitzpatrick Esq.	Notification that Messrs Finnis & Beck will no longer act as agents for rent collection. In future rent should be paid direct to the Secretary.		14047	Accounts	14047
A8923	01	03	1881	Documents	Letters Out	G. T. Roberts Esq.	Accept offer to conduct a dancing class on the condition that children of members be admitted at half price i.e. 10/6 per quarter. The Lecture Room will be available free of charge, given the above conditions.		14047	Lectures and classes	14047
A8924	01	03	1881	Documents	Letters Out	C. Millard Esq.	Notification that Messrs Finnis & Beck no longer act as agents for rent collection. In future rent should be paid to the Secretary.		14047	Accounts	14047
A8925	--	--	----	Documents	Notes		List of 29 books to be purchased, and list of 26 books to be purchased second hand only.		14047	Books	14047
A8926	11	03	1881	Documents	Letters Out	Messrs Finnis & Beck	Request to hand over all monies received on account of the BMI. Both Mr Wittkowski and Mr Millard have a receipt for 8 pounds.		14047	Accounts	14047
A8927	21	03	1881	Documents	Letters Out	George Holloway Esq.	Accepts offer of the house at the Academy of Music. All expenses will be covered.		14047	Accounts	14047
A8928	16	03	1881	Documents	Letters Out	The Honourable the Chief Secretary	Enquiry about when the Book Grant will be distributed, and request for a Form of Application.		14047	Grants	14047
A8929	12	04	1881	Documents	Letters Out	G. R. Fincham Esq., MLA	Letter of thanks for support in the attempt to deprive Mechanics' Institutes of their share of the Book Vote.		14047	Books	14047
A8930	12	04	1881	Documents	Letters Out	B. W. Wheatland Esq.	Mr Joseph Jones is doing all in his power to interest leading members of the opposition in the Book Vote. Supposes Mr Kernett will arrange for the moving of the amendment.		14047	Books	14047
A8931	26	04	1881	Documents	Letters Out	Mr Charles Atkinson	In reply to an application for an increase in salary, the Committee has agreed to pay the maximum allowed to an Assistant Librarian - two pounds 10/- - because they are well pleased with his work.		14047	Staff	14047
A8932	30	04	1881	Documents	Letters Out	R. Warren Esq., Ovens & Murray Advertiser	Referring to account for postage, pointing out that an error had occurred. Evidence provided concerning current state of account.		14047	Accounts	14047
A8933	25	05	1881	Documents	Letters Out	Proprietors of the Launceston Examiner	The BMI decline to recognise your demand. Fifteen years ago, newspapers of the colonies offered a free copy to the Institute. This was accepted, but a formal order was never placed, and will not be.		14047	Accounts	14047
A8934	31	05	1881	Documents	Letters Out	G. Roberts Esq., Professor of Dancing	Your cheque for two pounds for rent has been dishonoured. Request that you attend to the matter.		14047	Accounts	14047
A8935	--	--	1881	Documents	Letters Out	Julius Wittkowski	The Committee cannot comply with your request for a reduction in rent.		14047	Office Rentals	14047
A8936	14	06	1881	Documents	Letters Out	R. S. Mitchell Esq., Creswick Road	Your letter respecting the classification of the Library has been referred to the Library Committee for report.		14047	Committees	14047
A8937	16	06	1881	Documents	Tenders	Messrs M. Hutchison & Campbell, Printers	Tender for printing 2000 copies of Library Catalogue has been accepted.		14047	Printing	14047
A8938	16	06	1881	Documents	Tenders	Mr F. Pinkerton	Tender for Printing, Bookbinding and supply of Library Registers has been accepted.		14047	Printing	14047
A8939	16	06	1881	Documents	Letters Out	The Secretary, Masonic Art Union, Sandhurst	The Committee agree to you having the Globes, tables and marbles for the fee of five guineas, plus a two pound fee for re-sorting the marbles. They should be transported at your expense.		14047	Accounts	14047
A8940	20	06	1881	Documents	Letters Out	Mrs H. Fowler, London	Payment for transport is very costly. We have a very good supply of books in Melbourne, so therefore only send "books of mark" immediately on publication.		14047	Accounts	14047
A8941	21	06	1881	Documents	Notes	The Secretary, Masonic Art Union, Sandhurst	List of apparatus being sent with the Globes for running the Art Union. Sent by Broadbent & Co.		14047	Accounts	14047
A8942	18	06	1881	Documents	Letters Out	The Secretary, South Australian Institute	Request for a copy of Library Catalogue to assist with the work of re-classifying.		14047	Books	14047
A8943	12	07	1881	Documents	Letters Out	Miss Rattray	advising that the consideration of application for use of room for painting and drawing classes has been postponed until next Committee Meeting.		14047	Room booking	14047
A8944	12	07	1881	Documents	Letters Out	E. Turnbull Esq., Hon. Sec. School of Design	advising that further consideration of letter of 1st inst. will be given at next Committee meeting to be held on 25th inst.		14047	Room booking	14047
A8945	12	07	1881	Documents	Letters Out	R. M. Musgrove Esq.,	advising that Hall will be made available for concert in aid of the funds of the Orphan Asylum at charge of 2 pounds 2/- including gas etc. providing that date chosen is a convenient one.		14047	Hall booking	14047
A8946	12175	07	1881	Documents	Letters Out	M. Getty	letter of thanks for return of book (Vol. 1, Reightleys Shakespeare, 12 mov) stolen from Library some years ago and accidently discovered by you.		14047	Books	14047
A8947	16	07	1881	Documents	Letters Out	Richard Warren Esq., Proprietor Ovens & Murray Advertiser.	stating that documents and receipts can be submitted to proprietors or Mr. Gooch to satisfy either on the matter of non payment of accounts in dispute.		14047	Accounts	14047
A8948	26	07	1881	Documents	Letters Out	E. Turnbull Esq. Honorary Secretary, School of Design	advising that Committee has right to let rooms for any purpose deemed desirable and that they do not think the teaching of classes by Miss Rattray at the fees charged by her will be militate against the School of Design.		14047	Room booking	14047
A8949		08	1881	Documents	Letters Out	Mr. F. Rogers	acknowledging receipt of letter and informing that action cannot be taken before matter laid before Committee		14047	Accounts	14047
A8950	09	08	1881	Documents	Letters Out	Thos. Rogers Esq. Echuca	advising that in consideration of family , Committee has consented to delay prosecution against son for misconduct when in state of intoxication and enclosing Solicitors cheque for 2 pounds 9/- with 6d. exchange		14047	Accounts	14047
A8951				Documents	Letters Out	Denton, Geelong.	enquiring as to lowest charge for three lectures with option three more after a weeks interval.		14047	Lecture booking	14047
A8952	17	08	1881	Documents	Letters Out	Wm. Denton Esq., Geelong	acknowledging acceptance of proposition of supply of Hall and gas for course of three lectures with stipulation that members be admitted free of charge on first night which would be set out in advertisements. Small handbills with synopsis of lecture would be paid for by Institute and forwarded to members.		14047	Advertisement	14047
A8953	18	08	1881	Documents	Letters Out	Miss Fowler, London	forwarding draft for 10 pounds and stating that some books can be purchased cheaper in Victoria than they cost sent by mail parcel and only early availability of some important work required to be sent .		14047	Accounts	14047
A8954	24	08	1881	Documents	Letters Out	Wm. Denton Esq., Sydney	expressing disappointment of rejection of proposition put forward earlier and accepting proposition of giving 800 tickets, 400 available for 1st night and 400 for second with proviso that tickets not taken up by members be used by members friends		14047	Concert performances	14047
A8955	30	08	1881	Documents	Letters Out	S. J.Samble Esq.,	advising acceptance of offer to admit members at half price to Singing Class to be held weekly in consideration of Lecture room free of charge.		14047	Room booking	14047
A8956	30	08	1881	Documents	Letters Out	E.S. William Esq.	agreeing to use of Hall for a benefit in aid of District Hospital provided application endorsed by Hospital Committee for concert only at reduced charge of 2 pounds 2/-		14047	Hall booking	14047
A8957	30	08	1881	Documents	Letters Out	E. B. Wells Esq.,	advising that Hall will be available for a benefit in aid of Ballarat Ladies Benevolent Clothing Society at reduced cost of 2 pounds 2/- inclusive of gas provided that application endorsed by that Committee.		14047	Hall booking	14047
A8958	30	08	1881	Documents	Letters Out	Julius Milkowski Esq., C/o Bank of New Zealand Melbourne.	advising that sum deposited with Institute is only sum agreed on and if mistake charged Mr. Bryant (presumably meaning Mr. Morey) is 1 pound too little. Matter has nothing to do with Institute and expresses surprise at request for that amount which is obviously owed by someone else .		14047	Accounts	14047
A8959	30	08	1881	Documents	Letters Out	W. B. Withers Esq.	expresses thanks for suggestions contained in letter of 20th inst. and states managemet is fully aware of evil referred to and will spare no expense or trouble to stamp out same. Some other suggestions made will be carried out at once, and other measures taken to effect desired end.		14047	Committees	14047
A8960	30	08	1881	Documents	Letters Out	Rev. H. F. Scott, Footscray	declining offer to lecture and advising that large Hall with accommodation for 800 people available on own account at cost of 3 pounds 3/- plus gas consumed		14047	Lecture booking	14047
A8961	02	09	1881	Documents	Letters Out	Wm. Denton Esq.	requesting telegraph of acceptance of Hall booking at rate of 22 pounds 10/- for 9 nights or lowest price as quoted for six nights (15 pounds) plus gas consumed at 10/- per 1000 feet		14047	Hall booking	14047
A8962	06	09	1881	Documents	Letters Out	The Secretary, Masonic Art Union, Sandhurst	letter advising that the Art Union appartus lent to you for a fixed price for two you have now had for ten weeks; additional charges will be made to you; with respect the Prize Marbles Nos. 1, 2, & 3 which you say are missing, we assume there are 100's of marbles beyond those that requred, there could be three there than could be altered and coloured to represent the missing ones.		14047	Accounts	14047
A8963	27	09	1881	Documents	Letters Out	C.H.J. Walker Esq.,	Committee offering most cordial vote of thanks for your handsome present; being the timetables of the principal railways in Great Britain in a morocco case.		14047	Donations	14047
A8964	29	09	1881	Documents	Letters Out	Mr. J. Hood, East Melbourne	letter advising that the Hall is not engaged for the Christmas holidays, however it can not be let for a less term than a week, if I have any proposition of an engagement which would fit in with a single night for you I will let you know, our terms for a single night for a ? is 5 pounds 5 shillings and for a concert 3 pounds 15 shillings, both ex gas which is charged for by the meter at 10 shillings per 1000.		14047	Hall booking	14047
A8965	11	10	1881	Documents	Letters Out	Revd. Duncan Fraser, Northcote	replying to your letter of the 6th inst, the Committee is not prepared to arrange for a lecture on Artificial Lighting but will be happy to let you the Hall for the lowest possible rate.		14047	Hall booking	14047
A8966	17	10	1881	Documents	Letters Out	Mr. Barry Wheeler, Sandhurst	cannot find memo I made of your gas charges, I took the gas on Saturday morning and estimated it for the other six nights, the meter records are 972700 on Oct. 1st, before you commenced it was 968806, this makes the amount fairly charged to you of 40/- a difference of 4/- which I will of course make good, I do not know how you came to be overcharged to that extent, I expect it was the averaging for Saturday night.		14047	Accounts	14047
A8967	25	10	1881	Documents	Letters Out	Mrs. Fowler	letter enclosing draft for 20 pounds; please let me know which books have been purchased from the list and forward them at ONCE; I cannot understand you at all re to the 19th century, when the April mail was delivered with no copy of March and April, I wrote you asking the reason; you now ask should you send it; I think it was bad enough to stop it without order, therefore seriously inconveniencing us, without causing four months delay more, OF COURSE WE WANT IT SENT!		14047	Accounts	14047
A8968	28	10	1881	Documents	Letters Out	N.D. Hill Esq., South Street Debating Society	letter advising the Committee has decided to give you the Hall for your concert at the reduced rate of 3 pounds 3 shillings including gas.		14047	Accounts	14047
A8969	16	11	1881	Documents	Letters Out	The Secretary, Masonic Art Union, Sandhurst	The Globes, Trays and Cases containing Marbles have been delivered; the standard of the large globe frame is broken, and in consequence of been badly hooked together the harps are considerably damaged; the Committee has decided to charge 8 pounds for hire etc. and 2 pounds as previously arranged for the sorting of the marbles, account enclosed. As soon as the marbles are sorted I will send those numbered from 10,001 to 12,000 to the Province Hotel addressed to you.		14047	Accounts	14047
A8970	22	12	1881	Documents	Letters Out	F.M. Claxton, Esq., Auctioneer	letter advising that the Committee has decided to establish a School of Art in the Lecture Room at the Institute and consequently that room cannot be let for holding of Auction Sales after the end of the present month.		14047	Room booking	14047
A8971	22	12	1881	Documents	Letters Out	Richard Tunbridge, Auctioneer	letter advising that the Committee has decided to devote the Lecture Room of the Institute to the use of a School of Art and that consequently the room cannot be let for the purpose of Auction Sales after the end on the present month.		14047	Room booking	14047
A8972	22	12	1881	Documents	Letters Out	James Oldham, Esq.	The Committee has decided to inform you, after they interviewed both you and Mr. Turnbull, that the Lecture Room will be placed at the disposal of the School of Art, as requested, after the end of the present year.		14047	Room booking	14047
A8973	22	12	1881	Documents	Letters Out	W. Coltman Esq., Excelsior Tent, I.O.R.	letter acknowleding your donation of the "Alliance Record" for one year, and to tender our thanks.		14047	Donations	14047
A8974	17	01	1882	Documents	Correspondence	Mrs. Hannah Fowler, 1 Short Street, Tabernacle Square, London, E.C.	letter enclosing draft for 10 pounds, we have just received a letter from your Manager, Mr. Birch re. the non delivery of "19th Century" which was stopped in March last year, we were charged for it, I have been under immense pressure from the Committee,, reproached by them also for the absence of one of the most extensively read monthly, our relations with you in the past have been very good, we question the charges made by Mr. Birch.		14047	Books	14047
A8975	18	01	1882	Documents	Letters Out	Mr. Henry Shovelton, Billard Room	Committee advising that your application for a revision of salary it has been decided in future your weekly salary will be 35/- and 10% of the takings being an advance of 5/- per week, the Committee considers this to be all they can afford and therefore you must look for any further increase to an improvement in the takings.		14047	Staff	14047
A8976	18	01	1882	Documents	Correspondence	Mr. Henry Shovelton, Billard Room	letter advising that the Committee has decided to make a Rule of the Billard Room "that no player be allowed to get upon the tables", you will therefore be good enough to see this Regulation strictly carried out.		14047	Constitution (Rules)	14047
A8977	18	01	1882	Documents	Letters Out	Andrew Berry Esq. Acting Registrar, School of Mines	Committee advises that on making application to Mr. Batten; the Sub Librarian, and Professors or Assistants will be allowed to consult books in the Scientific portion of the the Library of the Institute.		14047	Books	14047
A8978	31	01	1882	Documents	Letters Out	Mr. W.J. Gate, Agent for Messrs. Holloway	letter begs to accept your offer of a "Members Night" on Thursday January 9th on the same terms as the entertainment on October last and to inform you that the "School for Scandal" has been selected by the Committee.		14047	Committees	14047
A8979	14	02	1882	Documents	Letters Out	Brodie Esq., Hon. Secretary	Committee advises that having set the Lecture Room apart for the use of the School of Design and other classes, they will not be able to let it for Religious Services during the week nights, they therefore request that you will make other arrangements for the Wednesday Evening Service after the 1st march.		14047	Room booking	14047
A8980	15	02	1882	Documents	Letters Out	Mrs. Hannah Fowler, 3 Short Street, Tabernacle Square, London	letter enclosing draft for 10 pounds on account, The committee requests that you send any Magazine, Review or other Periodicals which were published just after the departure of the Mail Steamer and before the mails are despatched via Brindisi, as they prefer to pay the aditional cost to waiting for the next mail		14047	Accounts	14047
A8981	16	02	1882	Documents	Letters Out	Mr B.R. Patey, Dramatic News Office, Melbourne	Communication re telegraph enquiry for room booking from Mr Patey and his non receipt of BMI telegraphed reponse. Room available for one week require deposit of 5 pounds.		14047	Room booking	14047
A8982	13	03	1882	Documents	Letters Out	John J. Cameron Esq., Dick Whittington Combination, Talbot	letter advising when Hall available for booking and noting that terms already supplied to Mrs Smithson.		14047	Hall booking	14047
A8983	14	03	1882	Documents	Letters Out	Mr S. Mullen, Melbourne	Request for an order of books, titles as listed. Order from England where necessary.		14047	Books	14047
A8984	22	03	1882	Documents	Letters Out	Mr Hiscocks, Manager for Maccabe, Hobart	Confirm Hall booking from 17 April to end of month on receipt of deposit of 5 pounds with option of extra week.		14047	Hall booking	14047
A8985	28	03	1882	Documents	Letters Out	T. Anketell Esq., Honorary Secretary of Art Exhibition, Clunes	Reply to his letter of 13th instant. BMI Committee agree to give any assistance possible to the Art Exhibition in aid of the Clunes Free Library.		14047	Committees	14047
A8986	29	03	1882	Documents	Letters Out	Mrs Fowler, 2 Short Street, Tabernacle Square, London, E.C.	Sending draft of 10 pounds for BMI credit. Request for statement of account.		14047	Accounts	14047
A8987	29	03	1882	Documents	Letters Out	Chas F. Coutts, Melbourne	Notification that Hall available to let for 3 or 4 weeks commencing 26th December next and details of terms etc and deposit required.		14047	Hall booking	14047
A8988	11	04	1882	Documents	Letters Out	Mr T. Hudson, Surprise Party, Sydney	Reply to telegram enquiry giving dates when Hall available for rental.		14047	Hall booking	14047
A8989	12	04	1882	Documents	Letters Out	Messrs Tweedie, J. Swift, J. Taylor, W.S. Phillips	Invitation to attend a Special meeting of BMI Committee on 24 April at 7.30 pm to investigate the circumstances of a disturbance which took place in the Smoking Room last night between Mr Cazaly and yourselves.		14047	Meetings	14047
A8990	22	04	1882	Documents	Letters Out	W.B. Mathers Esq	Request to attend Special meeting of the Committee on 24 April at 7.30 pm regarding a disturbance in the Smoking Room last night. As a spectator you are able to give impartial account of the affair.		14047	Meetings	14047
A8991	22	04	1882	Documents	Letters Out	Mr Henry Cazaly	Invitation to attend a Special meeting of the Committee to be held on 24 April to investigate the circumstances of the disturbance in the Smoking Room last night.		14047	Meetings	14047
A8992	24	04	1882	Documents	Letters Out	Mr Henry Cazaly	Notification of Resolution made at the Special Committee meeting: "that this Committee having considered the evidence given in reference to the disturbance in the Smoking Room on Friday night last, is of opinion that Mr Henry Cazaly was quilty of gross misconduct, and hereby resolves that he be expelled the Institute under the provisions of Rule 31."		14047	Membership	14047
A8993		05	1882	Documents	Letters Out	H. Elsmore Esq., Honorary Secretary, Christian Doctrine Society	Reply to letter of the 1st inst. Hall available for the Benefit Concert, charge 3 pounds 3 shillings gas included.		14047	Hall booking	14047
A8994	11	05	1882	Documents	Letters Out	Mr James Bell, 78 Moorabool Street, Geelong	Letter regarding Hall booking for lectures by Mr. C.E. Jones. Also referring to communications that it was claimed were not received or have crossed in the post.		14047	Hall booking	14047
A8995	11	05	1882	Documents	Letters Out	C.B. Finlayson Esq	Notification of election to Committee in place of Mr Alexander Marshall.		14047	Committees	14047
A8996	06	06	1882	Documents	Letters Out	Thomas Kennedy Esq., Manager for Kellar, Melbourne	Notification that Committee willing to allow you one half the rent for this week and arranging booking for five nights commencing 27th. Also details of rent and deposit required.		14047	Office Rentals	14047
A8997	13	06	1882	Documents	Letters Out	Reverend Wm Henderson	Notification of Committee decision to offer two Prizes for the best essays on the subject "European Wars since 1854: their causes and results", and inviting him to be one of the adjudicators.		14047	Lectures and classes	14047
A8998	13	06	1882	Documents	Letters Out	The Very Reverend Dean Moore, Ballaarat	Notification of Committee decision to offer two Prizes for the best essays on the subject "European Wars since 1854: their causes and results", and inviting him to be one of the adjudicators.		14047	Lectures and classes	14047
A8999	13	06	1882	Documents	Letters Out	Mr. C. B. Finlayson Esq.,	invitation to act as adjudicator in conjunction with Very Rev. Dean Moore and Rev.W.Henderson for best essay "European Wars since 1854; their causes and results".		14047	Lectures and classes	14047
A9000	14	06	1882	Documents	Correspondence	Mr. W. G. Bochelder, Rob Roy Hotel Fitzroy	advising Hall available for hire for week commencing 3rd July and requesting deposit for rent 1 week 16 pounds 2 weeks 30 pounds gas extra.		14047	Letters Out	14047
A9001	15	06	1882	Documents	Tenders	Messrs. McHutchinson and Campbell	accepting tender for bookbinding for year ending May 1883		14047	Book binding	14047
A9002	15	06	1882	Documents	Tenders	Mr. W. E. McDonald (F. Pinkerton)	advising that tender for supply of printing accepted at scheduled prices.		14047	Printing	14047
A9003	17	07	1882	Documents	Letters Out	Mrs. Hannah Fowler, Bookseller, London	registering dissatisfaction with books forwarded and requesting books as per list both new and secondhand.		14047	Accounts	14047
A9004	16	08	1882	Documents	Letters Out	Mr.S. L.Capelin Esq., Inspectors Central Board of Health	requesting conference with Works Committee to discuss an additional exit from Hall.		14047	Buildings	14047
A9005				Documents	Letters Out		advising that no advertising to be displayed in Library or Reading room of Institute.		14047	Advertisement	14047
A9006				Documents	Letters Out	Mr. S. S. Wolfe , Mastodin, Main Street	advising that instruction delayed on promise that immediately upon Mr. Lewis arrival matter would be attended to and requesting payment of 7 pounds 10/- before 11 a.m. next day to avoid further action.		14047	Accounts	14047
A9007	10	10	1882	Documents	Letters Out	The Proprietor, Warrnambool 'Standard'	advising that paper will no longer be required on terms stated.		14047	Accounts	14047
A9008	26	10	1882	Documents	Letters Out	R. Lorimer Eq.,Hon Sec. Eclectic Association	advising that use of room available Sunday evening provided that only Members of Association attend.		14047	Room booking	14047
A9009				Documents	Letters Out	R.W. Craig Esq, 7 Wharton Terrace North Carlton.	offering Hall for 1 week including Christms Day for 12 nights for 30 dollars with gas extra. Deposit of 10 pounds required.		14047	Hall booking	14047
A9010	02	111882	1882	Documents	Letters Out	Messrs. Haygarth, Academy of Music.	accepting offer of "house" for members entertainment on December 7th on terms as set out.		14047	Concert performances	14047
A9011				Documents	Letters Out	E. D. Haygarth	declining offer of entertainment for members		14047	Concert performances	14047
A9012	12	12	1882	Documents	Letters Out	Mr. H. Figgis Esq. Hon.Sec. Ballarat Permanent Building Society	refusing request for placement of advertising board in vestibule		14047	Advertisement	14047
A9013	03	01	1883	Documents	Letters Out	Mrs. Hannah Fowler, 2 Short Street, Tabernacle Square, London.	enclosing draft for 20 pounds to be placed on credit and requesting new books to be forwarded immediately on publication		14047	Accounts	14047
A9014	10	01	1883	Documents	Correspondence	Mr.Scantlebury, Montague Turner Company	advising Hall available at rental of 16 pounds per week		14047	Hall booking	14047
A9015	23	01	1883	Documents	Letters Out	J. Hadley Esq. Superintendent of Police	requesting Police presence in precinct of Sturt Street due to bad behaviour of young ruffians.		14047	Library	14047
A9016	20	01	1883	Documents	Letters Out	Mr. N. Barnard , Australian Eclectic Association.	declining offer as per motion passed by Committee		14047	Room booking	14047
A9017	05	02	1883	Documents	Letters Out	The Proprietor, Geelong' Advertiser.'	advising that 'Advertiser' is frequently not delivered on day of publication		14047	Accounts	14047
A9018	14	02	1883	Documents	Letters Out	Mr. Holloway, Academy of Music.	advising that suggested dated not suitable.		14047	Concert performances	14047
A9019				Documents	Letters Out	W. Little, Esq. Hon Secretary	advising that Hall unavailable for Political meetings.		14047	Hall booking	14047
A9020				Documents	Letters Out	Mr. Webb Esq., Messrs. Smith and Shell's Committee	advising that Hall not available for Political meetings.		14047	Hall booking	14047
A9021	27	02	1883	Documents	Letters Out	C. McMahon Esq., Sandhurst	requesting explicit information as to dates required over Easter period.		14047	Hall booking	14047
A9022	13	03	1888	Documents	Letters Out	William Bosie, Esq.	Reply to letter regarding a legal matter. Cuthberts to prepare the document.		14047	Committees	14047
A9023	05	03	1883	Documents	Letters Out	Wm.. Seeley, Esq., Contractor, Dawson Street	advising that Contract for erection of escape stairs will be cancelled unless completed by end of current week.		14047	Buildings	14047
A9024				Documents	Letters Out	Chas. McMahon Esq., Garton's Hotel, Melbourne.	advising that reservations for April 5, 6, and 7 have been made.		14047	Hall booking	14047
A9025	24	03	1883	Documents	Letters Out	C. McMahon Esq., Sandhurst.	advising of rates and dates available for Hall		14047	Hall booking	14047
A9026	10	03	1883	Documents	Letters Out	Chas. McMahon Esq.	advising rates and dates available for Hall.		14047	Hall booking	14047
A9027	03	04	1883	Documents	Letters Out	Mr. H. K Rusden Esq.,	requesting dates suitable for lecture		14047	Lecture booking	14047
A9028	05	04	1883	Documents	Letters Out	Professor Strong MA,	request for lecture in Winter lecture season		14047	Lecture booking	14047
A9029	05	04	1883	Documents	Letters Out	Charles Bright Esq.,	requesting availability for Winter lecture season.		14047	Lectures and classes	14047
A9030	05	04	1883	Documents	Letters Out	D. Torrance MA, Balaclava	requesting delivery of first lecture in Winter series in May.		14047	Lecture booking	14047
A9031	25	04	1883	Documents	Letters Out	David Blair Esq.	requesting delivery of lecture during coming Winter.		14047	Lecture booking	14047
A9032	25	04	1883	Documents	Letters Out	Rev.Charles Strong, Melbourne.	request for lecture during Winter series.		14047	Lecture booking	14047
A9033	26	04	1883	Documents	Letters Out	Mr. James Stuart, 273 Albert Road, Emerald Hill.	advising that other arrangements made for Hall		14047	Hall booking	14047
A9034	03	05	1883	Documents	Letters Out	Rev.Charles Strong, St. James Park, Melbourne.	thanking him for prompt compliance with BMI committee wishes and confirming date for lecture and announcement as a paragraph only.		14047	Lecture booking	14047
A9035	25	04	1883	Documents	Letters Out	The Right Rev. the Lord Bishop of Melbourne.	renewing application for lecture to the members in Winter series.		14047	Lecture booking	14047
A9036	18	05	1883	Documents	Letters Out	H. K.Rusden Esq.,	requesting definite date for lecture in Winter series.		14047	Lecture booking	14047
A9037	14	05	1883	Documents	Letters Out	D. T. Rogers Esq., Mechanics' Institute , Sandhurst.	giving information as to cost of producing catalogue and distribution of same.		14047	Library	14047
A9038	18	05	1883	Documents	Letters Out	Professor Strong	suggesting 31st June for delivery of lecture.		14047	Lecture booking	14047
A9039	14	05	1883	Documents	Letters Out	Mr. S.Stansfield Esq..,	acknowledging letter of resignation as Member of Mechanics Institute and conveying appreciation for services rendered during long connection with the Institute.		14047	Letters Out	14047
A9040	21	05	1883	Documents	Letters Out	Mr. W. S. Gadd Esq., Hon. Sec. of Sunday Society	advising of Committee's resolution to retain Sunday opening hours.		14047	Committees	14047
A9041	21	05	1883	Documents	Letters Out	H. Brand Esq., Monarch Union Insurance Co.	setting out information of distribution of cover to various Insurance Companies		14047	Insurance	14047
A9042	21	05	1883	Documents	Letters Out	H. W. Peake Esq. National Insurance Co.	Information regarding distribution of cover to various Insurance Companies		14047	Insurance	14047
A9043	29	05	1883	Documents	Letters Out	Prof. Strong, M. A., University of Melbourne	Advising date of lecture as 1st June and leaving topic in his hands		14047	Lecture booking	14047
A9044	31	05	1883	Documents	Letters Out	Mr. John Carson	Ackowledging receipt per Mr. Thos Lang, and thanks of the Committee for the copy of 'Evidence of Spiritualism' presented by you to the Library.		14047	Library	14047
A9045	1	6	1883	Documents	Letters Out	Bevan Slater Esq., Agent Auge's Serenaders, Beaufort	Advising terms for hire of Hall and accessories		14047	Hall booking	14047
A9046	9	6	1883	Documents	Letters Out	J. Doyle, Ballaarat East	Advising that Hall would not be let for political meetings due to amount of damage to hall caused by same some years ago		14047	Hall booking	14047
A9047	9	6	1883	Documents	Letters Out	D. Fitzpatrick Esq.	Calling attention to arrears of rent (15 weeks) and request same be paid without fail.		14047	Accounts	14047
A9048		06	1883	Documents	Letters Out	David Blair Esq.	Advising that papers on the "Pulpit" attracted public approval, a lecture on the popular preachers of the colony would be attractive, as also would 'Sketches of the Early History of Victoria'.		14047	Lecture booking	14047
A9049		06	1883	Documents	Letters Out	University of Melbourne	Arrangements for lecture on 20th inst.		14047	Lecture booking	14047
A9050	10	07	1883	Documents	Letters Out	Mr. W. B. McDonald, Printer, Lydiard St,	Advising that his tender for bookbinding has been accepted, under certain conditions		14047	Book binding	14047
A9051	10	07	1883	Documents	Letters Out	Mr F. Donnelly , 198 Ronda St, Port Melbourne	Advising that, despite paying 12 months in advance, no copies of the North American Review have been received. Asking that copies be forwarded or money refunded		14047	Library	14047
A9052	10	07	1883	Documents	Letters Out	Secretary, Mechanics' Institute, Broomfield	Advising that small parcel of books is available if required		14047	Books	14047
A9053	15	8	1883	Documents	Letters Out	H. McPhillimy Esq, Ballaarat Bank	Advising availability of Hall for Sunday services		14047	Hall booking	14047
A9054	23	7	1883	Documents	Letters Out	H. K. Rusden Esq	Advising Lecture could be arranged for eight weeks time, as hall is presently being repaired and updated		14047	Lecture booking	14047
A9055	28	8	1883	Documents	Correspondence	J. C. Young Esq	Acknowledging his donation of Conway's "Lessons for the Day", and advising Committee's thanks		14047	Letters Out	14047
A9056	10	7	1883	Documents	Letters Out	Secretary, Mechanics Institute, Egerton	Advising that small parcel of books is available if required		14047	Books	14047
A9057	10	7	1883	Documents	Letters Out	Secretary, Mechanics Institute, Creswick	Advising that small parcel of books is available if required		14047	Books	14047
A9058	16	8	1883	Documents	Letters Out	Prof. Gilbert, Kyneton	Advising hall is now available for hire		14047	Hall booking	14047
A9059	22	8	1883	Documents	Correspondence	H. K. Rusden Esq	Advising that his lecture could be deferred for a month, as another lecturer could be obtained		14047	Lecture booking	14047
A9060	28	08	1883	Documents	Letters Out	J.C. Young Esq	Cordial thanks of the Committee for donation of Conway's "Lessons for the Day".		14047	Donations	14047
A9061	19	04	1888	Documents	Letters Out	Mrs. G. F. Fowler, 88 Tabernacle St, London	Letter to Mr Clark. Information concerning periodicals, and payment for same. An order has been placed with a Melbourne Bookseller, so only send the books requested.		14047	Accounts	14047
A9062	12	09	1883	Documents	Letters Out	The Secretary, Mechanics' Institute, Sandhurst	In Reference to Dr Quick's Bill; will procure a copy of the Bill and if the President deems it desirable will call a special meeting of the committee to consider it.		14047	Committees	14047
A9063	10	10	1883	Documents	Letters Out	Mrs Hannah Fowler, 76 Post Street, Tabernacle Square, London	Have instructed Mr Nicholls, Solicitor of Chen Magnas near Bristol to pay 50 pounds to you for BMI credit, please send receipt. Please send Reviews immediately on publication and add North American Review to list.		14047	Accounts	14047
A9064	24	10	1883	Documents	Letters Out	Messrs Hart	Notification that request for reduction of rent will be placed before the next Committee meeting.		14047	Office Rentals	14047
A9065	03	11	1883	Documents	Letters Out	The Proprietor, Castlemaine Leader	Request for receipt for account paid in order to place same before BMI Auditors.		14047	Accounts	14047
A9066				Documents	Records		Notes regarding room rental charges. November 1911, Liberal Party tenanted a room for 7 shillings 6 pence per week. Former tenant Miss Kennedy paid 11/6 p.w. Aug 1912, water service installed, cost 4 pounds, rent increased to 8/6 p.w. Oct. 1912, adjoining room let to Lib Party, rent increased to 11/- p.w. Sept. 1915, request for reduction in rent; reduced to 8/6 p.w. for 12 months. Nov. 1916, owing to War Work done for the Belgains, rent reduced to 5/- p.w. Nov. 1916, The National Federation took the Classroom until 1918 when The Women's Branch & Men's Branch combined as the Ballarat Branch of the National Federation.		14047	Office Rentals	14047
A9067	06	11	1883	Documents	Letters Out	Mr W.B. McDonald, Bookbinder	Bringing to his attention to the fact that books sent for binding have been detained well over the contract period. 92 volumes delivered September, and more than 1300 vols waiting for many weeks. Estimate 200 volumes in circulation will have to be thrown aside as incomplete. 17 weeks since his tender was accepted undertaking 50 vols weekly = 850: number bound 147.		14047	Book binding	14047
A9068	13	11	1883	Documents	Letters Out	Mr W.B. McDonald, Bookbinder	Notification in consequence of his continued default of agreement re bookbinding for the Institute, the contract is declared broken. Request immediate return of all books; any partially bound, prepared to make equitable allowance on same.		14047	Book binding	14047
A9069	16	11	1883	Documents	Letters Out	Mr Walter Kiely, Harts Happy Hours, Wagga	Sending Postal Order for 5 Pounds. Had not received notification from Mr Hart where to send the amount or would have sent immediately.		14047	Accounts	14047
A9070	27	11	1883	Documents	Letters Out	Mr. W.B. McDonald, Bookbinder	His communication of 13th inst. put before Committee; and unanimously resolved "that the committee sees no reason to alter the decision previously arrived at". Please return all books and furnish account of sums owing.		14047	Book binding	14047
A9071	27	11	1883	Documents	Letters Out	Mr J. M. Hutchison, Bookbinder	Notification of BMI Committee decision to accept his offer to execute bookbinding for remainder of current year 1883-84 at prices and conditions in his tender of 9th July last.		14047	Book binding	14047
A9072	27	11	1883	Documents	Letters Out	Mr. Andrew Swan, Mair Street	letter advising that your cheque for 8 pounds 2 shillings has been returned by the London Chartered Bank as dishonoured and we request that you pay this amount to us by 5.00pm tomorrow, should you fail to do so I shall at once without further notice take proceedings at law for the recovery.		14047	Accounts	14047
A9073	27	11	1883	Documents	Letters Out	Messrs. Bryant & McPhae	The Committee advises that your request for a further reduction in rent to 25 shillings per week is refused in view of the fact that a reduction from 2 pounds to 1 pound ten shillings has only recently been conceded.		14047	Office Rentals	14047
A9074			1884	Documents	Letters Out	J. Summer, Wellington Street, Windsor	letter advising that the charge for the Hall for one night is 3 pounds 15 shillings and the gas by meter [about 8/6d; at present the room is not let for the 31st, I will book it for you on receipt of deposit. I will keep it for you till Monday morning.		14047	Hall booking	14047
A9075	21	04	1884	Documents	Correspondence	Professor Gilbert	In reference to our conversation today it is understood that I let the Class Room at 2 pounds per week for the first four weeks and 1 pound 10 shillings per week afterwards, you have exclusive use of the room except on the first Monday in each month when it is required by the Building Society; you gas allowance is the use of two burners for a time not exceeding 21/2 hours per evening.		14047	Letters Out	14047
A9076	12	02	1884	Documents	Letters Out	P. Cazaly Esq., District Benevolent Asylum	letter advising the Committee's regret at been unable to let the Hall for one night so far in advance as the 25th March; your application will have precedence and everything will be done to secure the room for you on this date without loss to the Institute.		14047	Hall booking	14047
A9077	12	02	1884	Documents	Letters Out	J.W. Graham Esq.,	letter advising the Art Union apparatus will be at your service at the named date with a cost of 4 pounds if you take the marbles unsorted.		14047	Art Union	14047
A9078	27	02	1884	Documents	Letters Out	Revd. M. Meade	The Committee after consideration feels it is unwise to interfere with the rules laid down for the guidance of the Secretary which forbids letting of the room for a single night more that two weeks in advance, I will endeavour to secure the room for you and unless I have an application for three or more nights I shall be prepared to book it for you.		14047	Room booking	14047
A9079	27	02	1884	Documents	Letters Out	Messrs. N.T. Jones, Fitzpatrick & Purves	The Committee is unable to meet your request for a reduction in rental of your offices.		14047	Office Rentals	14047
A9080	06	03	1884	Documents	Letters Out	The Agent for Solomon & Co., Automatic Gas Regulators	letter advising that since you fixed the Regulator to the meter in our front building the lights in various rooms have been very poor and the members are complaining bitterly; I will be obliged by you removing the Regulator at once, if you desire that it should have a further trial that you make such attraction as will give a better light.		14047	Fixtures & Fittings	14047
A9081			1884	Documents	Letters Out	The Proprietor of the Geelong Advertiser	letter directed by the Committee to again call your attention to the very irregular manner in which you paper is supplied; on Thurday the paper was delivered late in the afternnoon, yesterday's paper turned up this morning, I regret to say these are not solitary instances, trusting you will cause inquiry to be made into these causes.		14047	Accounts	14047
A9082			1884	Documents	Letters Out	David Fitzpatrick Esq.,	letter requesting immediate arrears of rent owing by amounting to 7 pounds 10 shillings and to inform you that proceedings will be taken against you unless the same is paid by noon time.		14047	Accounts	14047
A9083	11	03	1884	Documents	Letters Out	Geo.L.Peart Esq,	letter advising that the annual stocktake of the Library takes place from the 1st to the 10th and that the Library Committee will endeavour to select a few books from those withdrawn from circulation which may be worth your acceptance, in the meantime I may be able to supply you with a few odd numbers of magazines if you will call in and see me.		14047	Books	14047
A9084	22	04	1884	Documents	Letters Out	Charles N. Gilbert Esq.,	The Committee is unable to meet your request to be elected an Honorary Member in consideration of your services as a Teacher of the Architectural Class of the School of Design; it is contrary to the Rules of the Institute to elect gentlemen in charge of Classes Honorary Members, should you desire at any time to take out any work from the Reference Library the Committee would be most anxious to grant you the permission.		14047	Membership	14047
A9085	25	03	1884	Documents	Letters Out	Robert Lewis Esq.	The Committee regrets being unable to comply with your request for a reduction on the charge made for the Hall and others for the late Eistedford.		14047	Hall booking	14047
A9086	16	05	1884	Documents	Letters Out	Messrs Pickersgill & Willis, Craigs Hotel	informing that legal proceedings will be taken for recovery of amount owing.		14047	Accounts	14047
A9087	28	05	1884	Documents	Letters Out	Mr. Charles Atkinson	accepting resignation as Assistant Librarian		14047	Staff	14047
A9088	10	06	1884	Documents	Letters Out	S. E. Mendoza Esq.	letter of thanks for initiating action to increase annual Parliamentary Grant to Mechanics Institutes and Free Libraries.		14047	Grants	14047
A9089	24	06	1884	Documents	Letters Out	Mr. Andrew Forrester, Secretary, Engine Drivers' Association	advising that a room can be let for fortnightly meetings at 5 pounds per annum		14047	Room booking	14047
A9090	24	06	1884	Documents	Letters Out	Mr. MacDonald, Printer	accepting tender for printing for year ending 1885		14047	Printing	14047
A9091	11	08	1884	Documents	Letters Out	Wm. Nickolls Esq., Chew Magna	requesting that share of money received from Mr. Gates be paid to Mrs. Fowler of 2 Short Street Tabernacle Square, London on behalf of Institute.		14047	Accounts	14047
A9092	12	08	1884	Documents	Letters Out	Tennison Greene Esq..	accepting weekly tenancy of Office lately occupied by Mr. Jones at rate of 25/- per week , together with payment of all rates and taxes.		14047	Office Rentals	14047
A9093	13	08	1884	Documents	Letters Out	John Osborne Esq., Ligar Street	advising of resolution passed by Committee of his expulsion unless subscription overdue for 2 1/2 years is paid or a satisfactory explanation given.		14047	Subscriptions	14047
A9094	26	08	1884	Documents	Letters Out	John Osborne Esq., Ligar Street	advising that Committee passed resolution for expulsion on grounds that arrears of subscription not having been paid nor any explanation given.		14047	Membership	14047
A9095	22	09	1884	Documents	Letters Out	Mrs. Fowler, 76 Paul Street, Tabernacle Square, London	forwarding draft for 20 pounds and objecting to charge of 2 pounds 10/- for six months interest and again requesting that nothing but new books of public interest be sent.		14047	Books	14047
A9096	22	09	1884	Documents	Letters Out	Mr. H. Terry Esq.,	advising that Committee is unwilling to enter into proposed engagement and offering large Hall (with gas found) for three lectures by Mr. Massey providing Members be admitted free to first lecture.		14047	Hall booking	14047
A9097	28	10	1884	Documents	Letters Out	Mrs. Silverlock	advising that Hall is available for Juvenile Ball at same rate and conditions as for previous year.		14047	Hall booking	14047
A9098	28	10	1884	Documents	Letters Out	Mr. H. Evans	declining proposition for Billiard Entertainments		14047	Committees	14047
A9099	11	11	1884	Documents	Letters Out	Mr. H. Terry Esq., Russell Street, Melbourne	letter of thanks for donation of "Ninteenth Century Miracles" by E. H. Britten from Mr. Layley of Sandford.		14047	Donations	14047
A9100	28	10	1884	Documents	Letters Out	Mr. J. H. Whitefield	Reply to letter of 16th inst., advising of decision of Committee to postpone consideration of advance of salary for his Son until after Xmas.		14047	Staff	14047
A9101	26	12	1884	Documents	Letters Out	Mr. Tom Buckley, Launceston.	Hall available for 4 weeks for 50 pounds, gas and lighting 7/- per night with option of further 2 weeks and request for 10 pounds deposit.		14047	Hall booking	14047
A9102	23	01	1885	Documents	Letters Out	Rev. .C Strong.	advising that 10 pounds 10/- can be afforded for travelling expenses or alternatively Hall for 5 pounds with gas, members to be admitted free and balance to be taken by you and also setting out comparative particulars of receipts and expenditure from previous lecture		14047	Hall booking	14047
A9103	27	01	1885	Documents	Letters Out	Mr. O. S. Olden	requesting settlement of account for Hall engaged on behalf of Rev. Tillman		14047	Accounts	14047
A9104	27	01	1885	Documents	Letters Out	Mr. F. Wilkinson, St. Kilda	advising that Hall will not be let for that one night until further communication received for definite booking.		14047	Hall booking	14047
A9105	227	01	1885	Documents	Letters Out	Rev. Joseph Walker, 127 Doveton Street South	advising of Committee's willingness to let Hall for Rev. Lawes lecture on New Guinea for 2 pounds 2/-		14047	Hall booking	14047
A9106	02	05	1885	Documents	Letters Out	Mrs. G. F. Fowler, London.	forwarding draft for 20 pounds and listing 3 magazines be added to list and also until further notice discontinue sending of any Books.		14047	Library	14047
A9107	29	04	1885	Documents	Letters Out	The Honorable the Chief Secretary.	application for renewal of Licence (under provision of Licensed Theatres Statute 1865) expiring on 10th May.		14047	Theatre Licence	14047
A9108	09	05	1885	Documents	Letters Out	Mr. John J. Cameron, United Minstrels, Kyneton.	advising that Hall can only be let after dates quoted on receipt of deposit.		14047	Hall booking	14047
A9109	11	05	1885	Documents	Letters Out	Mr. J. Martell Esq.	advising that arrangements for Winter course of Lectures must be held over until new Committee comes into office.		14047	Lectures and classes	14047
A9110	23	05	1885	Documents	Letters Out	David Fitzpatrick Esq.	advising that unless sum of 6 pounds 10/- rental due is not paid immediately the matter will be placed in hands of Solicitor.		14047	Accounts	14047
A9111	30	05	1885	Documents	Letters Out	F. Gunther Esq., Academy of Music.	accepting offer on behalf of Mr. Dampier for use of house at Academy for one night for sum of 30 pounds, and supplying Company, Band, Money, check takers and all necessary employees, lighting, printing and advertising. Piece selected will be "The Black Flag".		14047	Concert performances	14047
A9112	03	06	1885	Documents	Letters Out	Mr. John Fanning Esq., 'Red Stockings' Melbourne	setting out charges for Hall according to length of performance		14047	Hall booking	14047
A9113	03	06	1885	Documents	Letters Out	J. E. Kitts Esq., 3 Mackenzie Street, Melboure.	setting out costs for hire of Hall		14047	Hall booking	14047
A9114	08	06	1885	Documents	Letters Out	Mr. John Fanning, Clark & Ryman, Melbourne.	advising that Hall cannot be booked until deposit received and requesting urgent reply by telegra[ph.		14047	Hall booking	14047
A9115	09	06	1885	Documents	Letters Out	Mr. J. Martell Esq.	declining offer to lecture		14047	Lectures and classes	14047
A9116	09	06	1885	Documents	Letters Out	A.D. Cunningham Esq., Melbourne	Response to his offer to present lecture. Committee prepared to let him have the Hall free provided Members are admitted without charge.		14047	Lecture booking	14047
A9117	09	06	1885	Documents	Letters Out	Mr Alfred Wyburd, Webb's Marionettes, Melbourne	Confirming Hall availabable for dates requested, also terms for same.		14047	Hall booking	14047
A9118	10	06	1885	Documents	Letters Out	Mr H. Shovelton	letter notifying him that on his assurances of regret and promises, BMI President has taken the responsibility of not reporting his misconduct and neglect of duty to the Committee. Also of Committee dissatisfaction with the way Billiard Room is kept and request greater attention is paid to it in the future.		14047	Staff	14047
A9119	10	06	1885	Documents	Letters Out	Mr. H. Shovetton	letter notifying him that on his assurances of regret and promises, BMI President has taken the responsibility of not reporting his misconduct and neglect of duty to the Committee. Also of Committee dissatisfaction with the way the Billiard Room is kept and request greater attention is paid to it in the future.		14047	Staff	14047
A9120	13	06	1885	Documents	Letters Out	A.D. Cunningham Esq	Further clarification of communication of 9th inst. Committee unwilling to identify the Institution with any lecture or entertainment outside of the regular course provided for Members. Agree to his use of large Hall for lecture on condition members admitted free. Fee paid by friends and general public might cover his expenses. Committee may consider reduction of regular charge. Date reserved awaiting his reply.		14047	Lecture booking	14047
A9121	23	06	1885	Documents	Tenders	Mr W.B. McDonald, Printer	Before accepting his tender for Printing, request samples of Paper and Cards to be used.		14047	Printing	14047
A9122	14	08	1885	Documents	Letters Out	The Secretary, Penal Department	Order for 'Mat' 5 feet 7 inches x 4 feet 9 inches with the words "Mechanics' Institute" worked in. Also request piece of best Coir Matting three feet wide. Piece will serve as sample, if approved of, further order will be made.		14047	Accounts	14047
A9123	03	09	1885	Documents	Letters Out	Samuel Mullen Esq	His prices for Newspapers are more than 20% higher than paid now and no advantage gained for BMI. His Magazine prices are 5% higher; Committee willing to pay to eliminate London agent. If agreeable to take the order, Magazines and Reviews to commence with January 1886 publications.		14047	Accounts	14047
A9124	15	09	1885	Documents	Letters Out	Millard Esq	Response to his letter of yesterday. Committee unable to agree to his request for reduction in rent but willing to renew same for three or five years at same rent now paid.		14047	Office Rentals	14047
A9125	21	09	1885	Documents	Letters Out	Mr. G.F. Fowler, 2 Shirt Street, Tabernacle Square, London	the Committee has decided to try the experiment of ordering the magazines and Reviews for the coming year from Mr. Samuel Mullen of Melbourne whom they can hold responsible for their regular delivery, letter encloses list of all publications which you will send for the year 1886, The Edinburgh Quarterly, the Bristol Quarterly, Westminister have not been received for April, nor the Westminister for July, MacMillan and Tinsley did not come either.		14047	Accounts	14047
A9126	25	09	1885	Documents	Letters Out	R.H. McLean Esq., Castlemaine Leader	letter saying that Mr. Batten has written to you three times requesting receipts for each item of expenditure which the Auditors require, the account rendered of 16/3d I have been waiting for an opportunity to pay; I am also directed to bring under your notice the irregular manner in which your paper is supplied.		14047	Accounts	14047
A9127	29	09	1885	Documents	Letters Out	Henry Slater, Hon. Sec., Ballaarat Stock Exchange	letter advising that the Committee has decided not to interfere with the arrangements for removing the Smoking and Conversation Room to the new room downstairs and that therefore the latter cannot be let to your Exchange for its meetings.		14047	Buildings	14047
A9128	29	09	1885	Documents	Letters Out	Thomas Curnow, Secretary, City Fire Brigade	letter advising that the Committee regrets that the Rules of the Institute gives them no power to comply with your request for a donation to fund a Representative Team from your Brigade to the ? Demonstration.		14047	Donations	14047
A9129	29	09	1885	Documents	Letters Out	Edward Turnbull Esq.,	your letter of the 16th was submitted to the Committee last evening; in reply, I am directed to express their regret at your retirement and to tender their cordial thanks.		14047	Membership	14047
A9130	29	09	1885	Documents	Letters Out	James Oldham Esq.,	The Committee accepts your resignation with regret, from your connection with the Design Class held on Monday evening; your recommendation with respect to your successor will receive every consideration but in the meantime the Committee deem it best to invite applications for the position.		14047	Lectures and classes	14047
A9131	13	10	1885	Documents	Letters Out	F.J. Martell Esq.,	letter advising that the Committee has appointed you to the charge of the Monday evening class of the School of Design.		14047	Lectures and classes	14047
A9132	13	10	1885	Documents	Letters Out	L. Stamfield Esq.,	letter advising that the Committee have elected you as a Member of the Committee of the BMI in place of Andrew Brown who has resigned.		14047	Membership	14047
A9133	22	10	1885	Documents	Letters Out	The Proprietor of the Castlemaine Leader	Letter requesting that you discontinue sending your paper, since your letter was received promising that the Leader would be forwarded more regularly; there was a slight improvement only; two were coming a week and the last number received was for Friday October 16th.		14047	Accounts	14047
A9134	24	10	1885	Documents	Letters Out		in replying to your letter of the 23rd offering to take the premises lately occupied by Mr. Greene; the Committee has decided to decline your offer.		14047	Office Rentals	14047
A9135	27	10	1885	Documents	Letters Out	William Davis Esq.,	answering your letter addressed to the Committee complaining of being deprived of the use of the Hall on Sunday 18th inst; the Committee desires that your Sunday Services may not be interferred with; and they will in the future, as in the past, do all in their power to prevent any interference; with regard to last Sunday Mr. Woodroffe offered to remove all his models, etc. at considerable inconvenience; so if you had desired, could have had use of the Hall.		14047	Hall booking	14047
A9136	27	10	1885	Documents	Letters Out	R. Sewell Esq.,	The Committee apologises for the manner in which your daughter was refused the Entertainment Tickets by the Assistant; the young man had no option, his instructions being, that to only issue tickets to those members whose subscriptions have been paid; unfortunately, I gather from your letter you are under the misconception with regard to the subscription, the family subscription is 2 pounds p.a. paid yearly and half yearly in advance.		14047	Concert performances	14047
A9137	02	11	1885	Documents	Letters Out	Mr. F. Atkinson	letter enclosing account for 19 pounds ten shillings for rent owing for 13 weeks and to instruct you for payment on or before Thursday next; trusting you will save me from having to take other measures.		14047	Accounts	14047
A9138	10	11	1885	Documents	Letters Out	George Perry Esq.,	letter thanking you for the donation of five chrome Lithographs from the late Art Union of Victoria.		14047	Donations	14047
A9139	10	11	1885	Documents	Letters Out	J.J.C. Fitzpatrick Esq., Assistant Secretary, Geographical Society of Australasia	letter acknowleding receipt of copies of your "Proceedings", the Committee will also keep your request in mind for spare copies of works on Geographical research.		14047	Books	14047
A9140	26	01	1886	Documents	Letters Out	Mr Joseph Wittkowski	Reply to his letter of yesterday. BMI Committee agree to extend his lease for a further period of two years but cannot agree to option of a further term. If he accepts will prepare new Agreement.		14047	Office Rentals	14047
A9141	26	01	1886	Documents	Letters Out	Mr Joseph Bod	enclosing account as requested in his letter of yesterday's date.		14047	Accounts	14047
A9142	26	01	1886	Documents	Letters Out	W. Robertson Esq	Reply to his letter of 19th inst., Committee agree to his request. The Coins he presented to the Institute will be transferred to the School of Mines.		14047	Donations	14047
A9143	29	01	1886	Documents	Letters Out	Mr Arthur Vivian	Notification of terms etc for rent of Hall.		14047	Hall booking	14047
A9144	09	02	1886	Documents	Letters Out	Fred J. Martell Esq	Accepting his resignation from the position of 'Drawing Class Teacher'. Mr Henry Hall appointed to fill the vacancy as recommended by you.		14047	Lectures and classes	14047
A9145	09	02	1886	Documents	Letters Out	Henry Hall Esq	Offering him the position of Teacher of the Drawing Class vacated by the resignation of Mr F.J. Martell.		14047	Lectures and classes	14047
A9146	09	023	1886	Documents	Correspondence	John L. Reeves Esq., Hon. Secretary, Young Men's Christian Association	Cannot comply with his request for reduction in rent of Hall. Explaination Committee unable to rescind Resolution made regarding this matter.		14047	Hall booking	14047
A9147	23	03	1886	Documents	Letters Out	Mr W. Davis	Reply to his communication of yesterday; BMI Committee decided in view of hours Hall in use and wear and tear, rent charged is reasonable.		14047	Hall booking	14047
A9148	24	03	1886	Documents	Letters Out	Mrs G.F. Fowler, 76 Paul Street, Tabernacle Square, London E.C.	Sending 20 pounds to BMI credit. Request to send English Provincial Newspapers you used to send. Think one account in sufficient credit, Mr Rawlings will disburse amount if not.		14047	Accounts	14047
A9149	30	03	1886	Documents	Letters Out	T.R.Wilson Esq., The Under Secretary	Letter from Mr Batten with a further response to the many requests from them for clarification of the 'Schedule of Private Subscriptions' of Members of the Ballaarat Mechanics' Institute. Also stating receipts, Subscriptions Books and Balance Sheets available for inspection at any time, with assurances that any monies relating to the School of Design do not pass through his hands nor appear in the books of the Institute.		14047	Subscriptions	14047
A9150	15	06	1886	Documents	Letters Out	Mr. F. Atkinson	replying to request for information on transfer of tenancy to Mr. Machefer		14047	Office Rentals	14047
A9151	15	06	1884	Documents	Letters Out	Mr. Victor Machefer	advising that transfer of shop tenancy to you from Mr. Atkinson will be completed when outstanding rent is paid.		14047	Office Rentals	14047
A9152	11	01	1887	Documents	Letters Out	Mr. A. Parker Esq.	rejecting application for advertising material by limelight		14047	Advertisement	14047
A9153	19	06	1886	Documents	Letters Out	Mr. A. Parker Esq.,	granting permission to throw advertisement by limelight on eastern wall for 12 months with conditions as set out.		14047	Advertisement	14047
A9154	09	12	1886	Documents	Letters Out	Messrs. L. Stevenson & Son	requesting cheque for 5 pounds payment for goods repossessed from Mr. Thomas Moran in lieu of outstanding rent and acquired by Mr. Blythe as your representative		14047	Accounts	14047
A9155	15	02	1887	Documents	Letters Out	Miss R.A.. Vintor	offering position with Mechanics Institute School of Design recently held by Mr. Hall.		14047	Lectures and classes	14047
A9156	15	02	1887	Documents	Letters Out	William Little Esq.,	regretting that request for remission of charge made for use of Hall by Mr. Oddie's Banquet Committee cannot be complied with.		14047	Hall booking	14047
A9157	18	02	1887	Documents	Letters Out	D. S. Rogers Esq. Secretary Sandhurst Institute.	requesting participation in exclusion of participation in Book Vote which new regulations would mean that whole of books would be open to Public		14047	Books	14047
A9158	17	02	1887	Documents	Letters Out	Signor Fittipaldi	advising that room not available for class.		14047	Room booking	14047
A9159	09	08	1887	Documents	Letters Out	Mr. Thomas H. Davey, State School Teacher of Magpie School, 106 Ascot St. Ballaarat.	forwarding postal note for 8/6d. amount handed by you to Mr. Date and requesting receipt.		14047	Accounts	14047
A9160	14	03	1887	Documents	Letters Out	Manager, Equitable Life Association & Co., Melbourne	requesting clarification that the initial agreement for rent was 1 pound per week in advance and subsequently a request by Mr. Triggs was made for the monthly rental account be submitted to Head Office		14047	Office Rentals	14047
A9161	15	03	1887	Documents	Letters Out	Mr. M. Martin	replying to letter and advising that he is not a tenant of Institute.		14047	Office Rentals	14047
A9162	15	03	1887	Documents	Letters Out	Mr. C. J. Major,	advising that terms of Agreement expiring on 24th May cannot be varied.		14047	Office Rentals	14047
A9163	30	04	1887	Documents	Letters Out	Mr. H. Palmer	advising that time for Meeting to consider Mr. Palmer's conduct in Billiard room will be notified.		14047	Meetings	14047
A9164	24	03	1887	Documents	Letters Out	Mrs. G. F. Fowler, 71 Pauls Street, Tabernacle Square, London.	forwarding draft for 24 pounds to be placed to Institute's credit and requesting statement of account.		14047	Accounts	14047
A9165	14	06	1887	Documents	Letters Out	John Langdon Esq.	acknowledging resignation as Vice President of Institute and expressing cordial thanks for duties carried out.		14047	Committees	14047
A9166	14	06	1887	Documents	Letters Out	Mr. G. G. Burgess	offering Hall free of charge for one night providing payment for Gas is made and that property can be removed upon payment of account for 6 pounds and 6d.		14047	Hall booking	14047
A9167	14	06	1887	Documents	Letters Out	Rev. C. S. Radcliff B.A., Diocesan Registrar	explaiing circumstances leading to confusion for letting of Hall resulting in loss of revenue		14047	Hall booking	14047
A9168	28	07	1887	Documents	Letters Out	Messrs. Gordon & Gotch,	forwarding cheque for 1 pound 8/- for Sydney Morning Herald and offering to pay two years in advance for 'Adelaide Observer"		14047	Library	14047
A9169	27	07	1887	Documents	Letters Out	Mrs. G. F. Fowler,	objecting to price charged and requesting lowest terms for papers and magazines forwarded and listing specialist books required.		14047	Library	14047
A9170	09	08	1887	Documents	Letters Out	Mr Thomas H. Davey, State School Teacher Magpie School, Ascot Street, Ballaarat	advising his letter laid before Committee and by them to legal advisor. Enclosing Postal Note for 8/6d, the amount handed to Mr Date, please acknowledge receipt.		14047	Accounts	14047
A9171	04	08	1887	Documents	Letters Out	Davey Esq., State School, Magpie.	advising that Mr. Date forwarded 8/6d covering your subscription from 1st August to 31st December. Request he call at BMI to adjust his account and arrange payment of arrears.		14047	Accounts	14047
A9172	05	09	1887	Documents	Letters Out	W. Mansfield Esq. Honorary Secretary, Heathcote Institute.	invitation to meet, in company with Mr. Wheatland of Geelong Mechanics' Institute, in Melbourne prior to meeting with member of Parliament with regard to Government Book Grant.		14047	Books	14047
A9173	01	09	1887	Documents	Letters Out	Father G. A. Barnard Esq.	letter of thanks for copy monthly Journal of "The Field Naturalists of Victoria" and requesting back numbers to complete set.		14047	Library	14047
A9174	13	09	1887	Documents	Letters Out	Mr Thomas H. Davey	Reply to his letter of 10th ult. BMI Committee accept his apology and offer to pay one pound in liquidation of claim for book subscription.		14047	Accounts	14047
A9175	11	11	1887	Documents	Letters Out	The Manager, Equitable Life Assurance Society	Request payment of rent due, 19 pounds.		14047	Accounts	14047
A9176	15	11	1887	Documents	Letters Out	S Mullen Esq	Assurance that saving money the sole reason for change of arrangements with London Agent and BMI very satisfied with manner his has conducted the business. Enclosed cheque for 8 pounds 2 shillings 1 pence.		14047	Accounts	14047
A9177	18	11	1887	Documents	Letters Out	G.W. Clark Esq., Manager for G.F. Fowler	Notification of Committee decision to revert to old arrangement with them. Will send one of their invoices listing Magazines etc to commence with 1st January 1888. Enclosing Draft of 20 pounds. Also instructions regarding other publications and freight arrangements.		14047	Accounts	14047
A9178	18	11	1887	Documents	Letters Out	J.A. Gourlay Esq, Equitable Life Assurance Society	Acknowledging receipt of his letter stating that he will be unwilling to continue his tenancy of office space unless BMI prepared to pay all rates and taxes. On the basis of previous decision made by Committee his application would be refused, so will accept his letter as a definite notice to quit.		14047	Office Rentals	14047
A9179	30	11	1887	Documents	Letters Out	E.P. Dale Esq	Request from sub-committee apppointed to enquire into charges made by Evening Post against management of the Institution. Please furnish list of the books in the Library he considers 'rubbish' or unfit to be there. Report to be prepared for General Meeting.		14047	Books	14047
A9180	15	12	1887	Documents	Letters Out	Mrs G.F. Fowler	On checking statements noted previously mailed sum of 10 pounds not credited to BMI account. Sending record of Exchange so that amount can be obtained. Also Exchange for 20 pounds to BMI credit.		14047	Accounts	14047
A9181	13	12	1887	Documents	Letters Out	John Fraser Esq., Secretary, Old Colonists' Association	Committee cannot comply with his request for a reduction in rent due to Standing Order forbidding it.		14047	Office Rentals	14047
A9182	13	12	1887	Documents	Letters Out	Rev. Wm. White, Werribee	Placed his communication before Committee, rules of the Institute prevent any funds being used for outside purposes, but if you hold Art Union we are happy to display advertisements and endeavour to dispose of some tickets.		14047	Art Union	14047
A9183	15	01	1888	Documents	Letters Out	James Oldham Esq	Notification of Committee acceptance of his resignation as Director of the School of Design and tendering their most cordial thanks for his past serivces.		14047	Staff	14047
A9184	24	01	1888	Documents	Letters Out	Fred Foster Esq	Notification of his appointment by Committee to take charge of Drawing Class in School of Design. Fees: Monday class 5 shillings p/quarter, Saturday class 11 shillings p/quarter.		14047	Staff	14047
A9185	14	02	1888	Documents	Letters Out	Mr V. Machefer	Notification of several complaints made to Committee that he has been seen on Institute premises in a state of intoxication and with clothes in disarray. If this occurs again Committee will be compelled to terminate his occupancy of the shop and cellars.		14047	Office Rentals	14047
A9186	14	02	1888	Documents	Letters Out	Wm Bones Esq	Drawing his attention to the encroachment upon the grounds of the Mechanics' Institute caused by the Spouting etc fixed to his premises late 'the Mining Exchange'; and request that he remove the same.		14047	Office Rentals	14047
A9187	14	02	1888	Documents	Letters Out	Mr Joseph Gunst	Notification that Committee cannot accede to his request of 8th inst for a reduction in rent of shop premises.		14047	Office Rentals	14047
A9188	30	04	1888	Documents	Letters Out	D. T. Rogers, Esq.	Letter of thanks for the information. Apology for the manner in which it was requested, which apparently caused annoyance. Mr Grimsby and Dr Quick mentioned as being involved.		14047	Library	14047
A9189	--	--	1888	Documents	Letters Out	Sandhurst Mechanics	Letter of thanks for "courtesy and kindness". Request for "facilities necessary for making a complete abstract of your course of procedure whilst carrying out the Incorporation."		14047	Library	14047
A9190	10	07	1888	Documents	Letters Out	Mr Victor Machefer	The cheque drawn on the Union Bank of Australia has been dishonoured.		14047	Accounts	14047
A9191	20	08	1888	Documents	Letters Out	Mr Victor Machefer	Notice to quit the shop and premises at the end of four weeks from this notice.		14047	Office Rentals	14047
A9192	21	08	1888	Documents	Letters Out	The Honourable H. J. Waixon, Attorney General	Request to register the BMI under the Companies Statute, 1864, in accordance with the provisions of Act 764 for the Incorporation of Literary and other Institutions. Enclose copies of the Memorandum of Association and Articles of Association adopted by the members. The Institution was established in 1859, has large buildings, an extensive library and is debt free. The Articles of Association have been framed in close conformity to those of the Sandhurst MI, already approved by you.		14047	Committees	14047
A9193	23	08	1888	Documents	Letters Out	Honourable H. J. Waixon, Attorney General	The Articles of Association relating to application to register were faulty. Enclosed is the corrected copy.		14047	Committees	14047
A9194	31	08	1888	Documents	Letters Out	B.C. Harriman Esq., Secretary, Law Department	Letter enclosing approved form of Memorandum of Association and copy of Regulations; in compliance with a draft in duplicate of the proposed Memorandum I now hand you; and to ask for the licence of the Attorney General under Act No. 764.		14047	Committees	14047
A9195	11	09	1888	Documents	Letters Out	Mr. Hector R. Machefer	letter advising that the President and Committee resolved at the meeting last night not to entertain your request to attend its meeting; and that the notice you have received to leave the shop and premises occupied by you will be strictly adhered to.		14047	Office Rentals	14047
A9196	27	09	1888	Documents	Letters Out	To the Registrar General	letter enclosing Memorandum of Association, Articles of Association and Licence of Attorney General and request you will register "The Ballarat Mechanics Institute" as a Limited Company under the Companies Statue 1864 without the addition of the word "Limited" to the same.		14047	Committees	14047
A9197	04	10	1888	Documents	Letters Out	B.C. Harriman Esq., Secretary, Law Department	letter asking for assistance with a difficulty connected with the License of the Honorable the Attorney General; I presume there is no room on the Memorandum of Association for the signature of the Subscriber; our Solicitors had a copy engraved on larger paper; this was duly signed; both were submitted to the Registrar with the application for registration, both have been returned with a notation that the "License of the Honorable the Attorney General must appear on the original Memorandum of Association"; I enclose the two documents referred to.		14047	Committees	14047
A9198	10	10	1888	Documents	Letters Out	To The Registrar General	letter enclosing Memorandum of Association with License of Attorney General; I am also returning Articles of Association. Ref. No. 88/23964, together with sum of 5/- for recording of same.		14047	Committees	14047
A9199	20	10	1864	Documents	Letters Out	To the Registrar General, The Companies Statute, 1864	letter advising that the Registered Office of the BMI is situated at Mechanics' Institute Buildings, Sturt Street, Ballaarat		14047	Committees	14047
A9200	23	10	1888	Documents	Letters Out	To the Registrar General	letter returning Articles of Association signed by fifteen members who signed the Memorandum of Association, the copy orginally forwarded to you was incorrect, the printer not having made some correction in it, attached is a 5/- stamp for corrected copy. No. 88/25289		14047	Committees	14047
A9201	26	10	1888	Documents	Letters Out	The Registrar General, Melbourne	letter returning Articles of Association and Notice of Situation of Offices; The Articles of Association were already signed by the same 15 members who signed the Memorandum; Mr. V. Reardon omitted occupation, this has been verified, that Gentleman's signature is not plain, in fact owing to an accident he can scarcely write at all; I witnessed the signing in both cases and can testify that they are the same persons who signed the two documents.		14047	Committees	14047
A9202	05	12	1888	Documents	Letters Out	To the Mayor and Councillors of the City of Ballaarat	letter directed by the Committee to inform you that the BMI is now incorporated under the Companies Statutes 1864 and it is considered desirable that the title to the land upon which it is erected and at present held by you in trust should be vested in the corporation; in a similar case, the Sandhurst Mechanics' Institute, a new Crown Grant was with the consent of the City Council issued to the Institute as soon as it was incorporated; I am directed therefore to ask your consent to the surrender of the present grant and the issue of a new one to the BMI, letter encloses Copy of the Articles of Association with which the Institute is incorporated.		14047	Committees	14047
A9203	02	02	1889	Documents	Letters Out	To the Honorable the Minister of Lands	letter directed by the Committee requesting that you will accept a surrender by the Ballaarat City Council of the Crown Grant of the land upon which the BMI is built and to issue a substitute grant to the BMI itself, which is now incorporated under Companies Statute, 1864 in accordance with the provisions of Act No. '64 for the "Incorporation of Library and Scientific Institutions".		14047	Committees	14047
A9204	09	02	1889	Documents	Letters Out	The Manager for Mr. G.F. Fowler, 88 Tabernacle Street, London	list of magazines for December have not arrived; it is simply outrageous; and whenever that a Review or Magazines is late for Mr. Vale's monthly use you at once post it charging us with the postage;you do not seem to appreciate the importance of it; if a periodical is not sent by you we have no means of purchasing it elsewhere; please in future SEND EVERYTHING BY FOREIGN PARCEL POST so we can secure the regular supply of Periodicals. A draft for 20 pounds was sent to you last week.		14047	Accounts	14047
A9205	09	07	1889	Documents	Letters Out	Revd. M.H. Edwardes, Ballaarat East	letter refusing that the rent charges of the Hall for the 24th be waived; the Committee sympathises with the object for which the room was engaged for a Concert in aid of St. Stephenson's Parsonage Fund, they feel as Stewards of the funds of the BMI they cannot accede to your request; in view of the fact that the BMI lost 16 pounds through your refusal to take another date in place of the 24th.		14047	Hall booking	14047
A9206	18	7	1889	Documents	Letters Out	Castlemaine District Printing Co Ltd.	Pointing out that Mechanics had cancelled paper in 1885 due to irregular delivery and former payments were never acknowledged, even when stamped, addressed envelope was included. Agreed to pay the amount claimed providing that receipt for year in advance was given.		14047	Accounts	14047
A9207	12	7	1889	Documents	Letters Out	Messrs Merrifield & Son, Castlemaine	Continued saga of payments for papers not being acknowledged, even when stamped, addressed envelope was included. Agreed to place matter before committee.		14047	Accounts	14047
A9208	307	7	1889	Documents	Letters Out	R. G. Dalton Esq.	Authorising the installation of a Bonnett Gas Saver to the Library Room heater for one month - trial basis.		14047	Fixtures & Fittings	14047
A9209	13	8	1889	Documents	Letters Out	Messrs Merrifield & Son, Solicitors, Castlemaine	Agreeing to pay two pounds 12/6 on behalf of Castlemaine Printing. Formally cancelling Leader		14047	Accounts	14047
A9210	13	8	1889	Documents	Letters Out	Mr. T. C. Corneille	Declining request for return of rent		14047	Accounts	14047
A9211	17	8	1889	Documents	Letters Out	Deputy Postmaster General	Complaining about English newspapers and magazines being carried on to Melbourne instead of being delivered in Ballarat		14047	Accounts	14047
A9212	27	8	1889	Documents	Tenders	Messrs J. N. Masters & Co	Requesting terms for lighting the Institute with electric light - gas burners presently in Library, Reading and Billiard Room and large hall is lighted by two , 23 burner ? lights		14047	Fixtures & Fittings	14047
A9213	27	8	1889	Documents	Letters Out	F. C. Rowan Esq, Australian Electric	Requesting terms for lighting the Institute with electric light - gas burners presently in Library, Reading and Billiard Room and large hall is lighted by two , 23 burner ? lights		14047	Letters Out	14047
A9214	27	8	1889	Documents	Letters Out	James MacMahon Esq (Manager for Mr. David Christie Murray)	Requesting terms and conditions for Mr. Murray to lecture to the Institute, which has 1200 members. Lecture would be free of charge so full house could be expected		14047	Lecture booking	14047
A9215	17	9	1889	Documents	Letters Out	D. T. Rogers Esq., Sandhurst Mechanics Institute	Expressing regret that Sandhurst had not adhered to arrangements re hire of Art Union Apparatus		14047	Art Union	14047
A9216	27	9	1889	Documents	Letters Out	M. T. Adams Esq., Delegate N. S. W.	Acknowledging ten pounds deposit on hall for 13 nights		14047	Accounts	14047
A9217	15	10	1889	Documents	Letters Out	George Perry Esq, Town Clerk	Institute to authorise City Council to surrender site to government on condition that another grant be moved to the corporation		14047	Grants	14047
A9218	12	11	1889	Documents	Letters Out	E. Fraser Esq., Secretary, Technological Commission	Acknowledging receipt of his letter of 1st Nov notifying BMI that the Grant-in-aid will be withdrawn after 31st December 1889, and informing him that all properties of the Commission now in the School will be returned as requested.		14047	Grants	14047
A9219	12	11	1889	Documents	Letters Out	J. Shallard Esq	Notification of election to BMI committee.		14047	Committees	14047
A9220	12	11	1889	Documents	Tenders	James Holdsworth Esq., Town Clerk, Port Augusta	letter sending cordial thanks of Committee for his elaborate and valuable report on Electric lighting. Dimensions of BMI rooms and offices included for his engineer as suggested. Also querying his experience of the Arc light in the Hall; our ideas are that they are unsteady, trying to the sight and noisy.		14047	Fixtures & Fittings	14047
A9221	10	12	1889	Documents	Letters Out	Messrs Booth Ellison & Co., 9 Queen Street, Melbourne	Acknowledging receipt of his report and Committee decision to recommend No.3 scheme to the General Meeting on 18th inst. Please advise on cost of working the plant and whether specification should provide for contractor running the plant for say three months.		14047	Fixtures & Fittings	14047
A9222	19	12	1889	Documents	Plans & Drawings	Messrs Booth, Ellison & Co., 9 Queen Street, Melbourne	Request to prepare Plans and Specifications for the Electrical Installation at the Institute and to call for tenders. Installation to be the No.3 scheme with a larger Engine and Dynamo.		14047	Fixtures & Fittings	14047
A9223	23	12	1889	Documents	Letters Out	Messrs Booth, Ellison & Co., 9 Queen Street, Melbourne	letter querying the lack of response to BMI letter of 19th inst.		14047	Fixtures & Fittings	14047
A9224	04	01	1890	Documents	Plans & Drawings	Messrs Booth, Ellison & Co., 9 Queen Street, Melbourne	Did not receive his telegram of 23rd Dec., in receipt of his letter of 27th Dec. Please notify as soon as Plans and Specifications ready for submission to Committee.		14047	Fixtures & Fittings	14047
A9225	22	01	1890	Documents	Letters Out	G.G. Sampson Esq., Kew	Reply to his letter of 14th inst. regarding the classes of the School of Design, and notifying him of the notice received from the Secretary to the Technological Commission dated 1st Nov 1889 stating "the Commission has decided to withdraw the Grant-in-aid after 31st Dec 1889".		14047	Lectures and classes	14047
A9226	28	012	1890	Documents	Letters Out	B.W. Wheatland Esq., Geelong	Seeking his assistance with problems BMI experiencing with their subscription to the Geelong Advertiser.		14047	Accounts	14047
A9227	30	01	1890	Documents	Letters Out	F. M. Douglass Esq., Geelong Advertiser	Apologises for any offence, but emphasises the irregular nature of delivery of the paper, and that this has been pointed out over three years.		14047	Accounts	14047
A9228	11	02	1890	Documents	Letters Out	W. B. Withers Esq., 2 Lyons Street	Reply to a letter complaining of a defective copy of Wilkie Collins "The Moonstone". Directed to point this out to the Librarian.		14047	Book damage	14047
A9229	25	02	1890	Documents	Letters Out	Messrs Booth Ellston & Co, Melbourne	Notification that the Committee will not go any further in the matter of electric lighting at present because of cost.		14047	Fixtures & Fittings	14047
A9230	25	02	1890	Documents	Letters Out	W.R. Bennetts Esq., Fitzroy School of Design	Sympathises with him, but explains it is impossible for only one school to be represented. BMI will support the local representatives.		14047	Lectures and classes	14047
A9231	28	02	1890	Documents	Letters Out	Mr Wm Osbourne	Letter concerning a dispute about subscription and the use of the library. Books were borrowed by his daughter and Mrs Goldsworthy - one has not been returned - and therefore subscription must be paid.		14047	Subscriptions	14047
A9232	11	03	1890	Documents	Letters Out	Mrs. Flohm	The Committee is not able to comply with request, but will do everthing possible to obtain a suitable tenant in her place.		14047	Office Rentals	14047
A9233	14	03	1890	Documents	Correspondence	Mr M. Homberge	Reply to letter offering to keep the clocks of the BMI in good order. Declining the offer.		14047	Letters Out	14047
A9234	17	03	1890	Documents	Letters Out	W. P. Bechervause, Telegraph Master, Ballarat	Notification that BMI will discontinue the use of the telephone at the end of the month. Because of the limited number of subscribers, it has little use.		14047	Accounts	14047
A9235	--	04	1890	Documents	Letters Out	G. H. Hobson, Sandhurst	We have not received any communication from the Masonic Art Union concerning the Art Union Globes and marbles. We wait with some anxiety. The Eight Hours Association have booked the equipment for April 22nd and the marbles take a long time to sort.		14047	Art Union	14047
A9236	22	04	1890	Documents	Letters Out	Mr H. J. Scott, Banner Office, Dimboola	Very surprised to receive an account for 10/-. That amount was sent earlier this month and made payable to Mr J. R. Melross. Please enquire into this, as auditors require accuracy.		14047	Accounts	14047
A9237	15	07	1890	Documents	Letters Out	Mr David Carnegie, 213 Victoria Street	Notifiacation that the Committee has decided to lower the rent charged for the Sunday Service from 35/- (and gas) to 30/-.		14047	Accounts	14047
A9238	22	07	1890	Documents	Letters Out	Messrs Melville Mullen & Slode, Melbourne	Repeating request only to send books of special interest.		14047	Books	14047
A9239	25	07	1890	Documents	Letters Out	Messrs Murray & Murray, Bridge Street	Acceptance of request for wall advertising (Eastern wall) for 3 years at 15 pounds per year, on condition that advertising is only for that business.		14047	Advertisement	14047
A9240	12	08	1890	Documents	Letters Out	Secretary for Lands	The two pound fee has been paid. The BMI is incorporated, so the Grant should be to the corporation, not to the Trustees.		14047	Accounts	14047
A9241	13	08	1890	Documents	Letters Out	J. C. Fletcher, Hon Sec Chess Tournament	Reply to request for support for the Tournament. Two guineas contributed to the Prize Fund.		14047	Donations	14047
A9242	18	08	1890	Documents	Letters Out	Mrs L. J. Christie	Letter of condolence on the death of her brother, Mr Andrew Brown, late Committee Member.		14047	Committees	14047
A9243	23	08	1890	Documents	Letters Out	C. B. Finlayson, Melbourne	Request for advice on the possibility of investing surplus funds in mortgages.		14047	Committees	14047
A9244	11	09	1890	Documents	Letters Out	The Mayor and Councillors, City of Ballaarat	Request that tenants of the BMI not be allowed to fall behind in the payment of rates. BMI has suffered loss from this on more than one occasion.		14047	Shop & Office Rentals	14047
A9245	11	09	1890	Documents	Letters Out	Chairman and Members of the Ballaarat Water Commission	Request that tenants of BMI be kept up to date in payment of water rates.		14047	Shop & Office Rentals	14047
A9246	15	12	1890	Documents	Letters Out	Registrar General	Forwarding a copy of a "Special Resolution", altering one of the Rules of the BMI. Meeting procedures were adhered to.		14047	Letters Out	14047
A9247	13	01	1891	Documents	Letters Out	Mr S.J. Bennetts, Billiard Room	bringing his attention to complaint made in violation of the Rule against players getting upon the tables and request he strictly enforce the Regulation. Unqualified players should be prevented from playing in the room.		14047	Committees	14047
A9248	10	02	1891	Documents	Letters Out	Messrs Morrell Brothers	Request for payment of rent of 8 pounds 12 shillings 6 pence. Standing instruction not to permit rents to go more than 4 weeks in arrears.		14047	Committees	14047
A9249	11	02	1891	Documents	Letters Out	F.M. Franklin Esq	letter referring to his declining to sign the Articles of Association, and pointing out that he can only enjoy the priviliges of the Institution by a compliance with the regulations.		14047	Committees	14047
A9250	29	04	1891	Documents	Letters Out	The Proprietor, Dimboola Banner	Acknowledging receipt of account and request to discontinue sending the Banner due to many years of unsatisfactory position of affairs between the Institute and your Office.		14047	Library	14047
A9251	01	06	1891	Documents	Letters Out	Miss Helen Hart	Room adjoining Reading Room not available Saturday evening.		14047	Room booking	14047
A9252	01	06	1891	Documents	Letters Out	Miss Helen Hart	Room adjoining Reading Room not available Saturday evening.		14047	Room booking	14047
A9253	14	10	1891	Documents	Letters Out	Messrs Barnett Brothers, Melbourne	Request for one Daylight Reflector 4 feet 6 inches height. Please advise of despatch and any instructions for fitting.		14047	Fixtures & Fittings	14047
A9254	21	10	1891	Documents	Letters Out	Mr J.A. Sharpe	Request for payment of outstanding subscription due at the time of leaving Ballarat.		14047	Subscriptions	14047
A9255	21	10	1891	Documents	Letters Out	Mr Frederick C. Powell, Adelaide	Confirm Hall booked for Monday 23rd Nov, and detailing rent and gas charges.		14047	Hall booking	14047
A9256	23	10	1891	Documents	Letters Out	Mrs Stockwell, Carlton	Advising will hand over the Lanterns to Mr Radley on his becoming responsible for amount due.		14047	Fixtures & Fittings	14047
A9257	06	11	1891	Documents	Letters Out	Mr J. Schafer	Notification that cheque paid for rent dishonoured. Request payment by noon today or matter placed in hands of Solicitor.		14047	Accounts	14047
A9258	12	11	1891	Documents	Letters Out	J.A. Sharpe, Esq., Mining Department, Melbourne	Acknowledgement of his letter of 10th inst., stating he had not used the Mechanics' Institute for 18 months before leaving Ballarat. Response that his continued use of BMI facilities up to leaving Ballarat can be proved and request immediate payment of amount due.		14047	Membership	14047
A9259	26	11	1891	Documents	Letters Out	Alfred Tennyson Dickens Esq., Warnambool	Request for payment of 2 pounds 10 shillings due for rent of Hall.		14047	Accounts	14047
A9260	01	12	1891	Documents	Letters Out	Mr Austin Power, Geelong	letter regarding Hall availability and charges for rent, gas etc.		14047	Hall booking	14047
A9261	11	12	1891	Documents	Letters Out	Mr F. Fredo, King Street, Melbourne	Response to enquiry regarding Hall booking (including Boxing and New Year's days) and charges for rent, gas etc.		14047	Hall booking	14047
A9262	13	01	1892	Documents	Letters Out	J.A. Sharpe Esq., Melbourne	Notification of Committee decision that as amount due has been paid no further action necessary.		14047	Membership	14047
A9263	13	01	1892	Documents	Letters Out	J.D. Woolcott Esq., Ballaarat	Notification of election to Committee.		14047	Committees	14047
A9264	30	01	1892	Documents	Letters Out	J. Fisher Esq., Criterion Hotel, Melbourne	In receipt of 1 pound deposit for use of room but unable to meet the conditions named. Cannot keep the room disengaged on the chance of your engaging it.		14047	Room booking	14047
A9265	-	-	1892	Documents	Letters Out	John Wilson Esq., Eight Hours Committee	His letter placed before Committee; decision not to dispose of the Art Union Apparatus.		14047	Art Union	14047
A9266	14	05	1892	Documents	Letters Out	Proprietor of the Hobarton Mercury	Cordial thanks of Committee for supply of Journal. Enclose Postal Note for 13 shillings for one year's postage now chargeable on all newspapers from your Colony.		14047	Library	14047
A9267	07	05	1892	Documents	Letters Out	The Honourable the Chief Secretary	Request to renew the Licence under the Theatres Act for the Ballaarat Mechanics' Institute.		14047	Theatre Licence	14047
A9268	14	05	1892	Documents	Letters Out	The Proprietor of the Daily Telegraph, Launceston, Tasmania	Cordial thanks of Committee for supply of Journal to Reading Room. Enclosed Post Note for 13 shillings for one year's postage now payable upon newspapers from Tasmania.		14047	Library	14047
A9269	--	--	1892	Documents	Letters Out	J. W. Taylor, Geelong	Letter almost illegible. Relating to "memorandum of Association" and "Attorney General".		14047	Committees	14047
A9270	--	--	1892	Documents	Letters Out	Mrs Benty(?)	Acknowledging with cordial thanks receipt of two copies of your last book of poems - "Ballaarat Clune".		14047	Books	14047
A9271	18	05	1892	Documents	Letters Out	Messrs L. & H. Ross, Snowy River Mail	Have received paper since February. Mr Fyffe has paid the postage. Apologies to him for the misunderstanding.		14047	Library	14047
A9272	21	05	1892	Documents	Letters Out	Mr C. J. Major	Notification that 8 weeks rent are due, and that rates are overdue too.		14047	Shop & Office Rentals	14047
A9273	02	06	1892	Documents	Letters Out	J. A. Powell, Fine Art Gallery Association	Agrees with pleasure to lend the Press with drawers, until such time when the Institute needs it.		14047	Fixtures & Fittings	14047
A9274	02	06	1892	Documents	Letters Out	Mercantile Bank of Australia Ltd	Application for payment of 532 pounds ten shillings, plus interest, the amount in deposit number 2653.		14047	Accounts	14047
A9275	21	06	1892	Documents	Letters Out	Mr C. J. Major	Unless the 12 pounds rent due is not paid before tomorrow, legal proceedings will be commenced.		14047	Shop & Office Rentals	14047
A9276	05	07	1892	Documents	Letters Out	Mr C. J. Major	Notice to leave the shop expired last Saturday. Trusting the Committee will not be compelled to take legal proceedings to recover rent and possession of the property.		14047	Shop & Office Rentals	14047
A9277	18	07	1892	Documents	Letters Out	Messrs Bechtold & Co, Melbourne	Committee has decided on a reduction in rent, from 37/- to 30/- weekly. The shop next door has been rented as a fruit shop, with the express stipulation that no flowers be sold.		14047	Shop & Office Rentals	14047
A9278	21	07	1892	Documents	Letters Out	M. Harris Esq.	Again you have broken your promise. Unless rent is paid today, legal proceedings will be taken.		14047	Shop & Office Rentals	14047
A9279	10	08	1892	Documents	Letters Out	Mr Edward Major	Complaints have been made by Messrs Bechtold & Co that flowers are for sale, contrary to your agreement. This must be discontinued.		14047	Shop & Office Rentals	14047
A9280	09	09	1892	Documents	Letters Out	H. G. Mackay Esq., Commercial Bank	Explanation that the circular for return was not intended as a reply to his note. Knew nothing of your absence, and leave the matter entirely to you.		14047	Accounts	14047
A9281	23	09	1892	Documents	Letters Out	Messrs Melville, Mullen & Slade, Melbourne	Request for prices for magazines.		14047	Library	14047
A9282	11	10	1892	Documents	Letters Out	Messrs Gordon & Gotch, Melbourne	Request to add to the list of periodicals supplied.		14047	Library	14047
A9283	11	10	1892	Documents	Letters Out	Miss Gatliff, 13 Errard Street South	Letter of thanks for the donation of 20 books from her late father's library. Also expression of sympathy for her bereavement.		14047	Donations	14047
A9284	11	10	1892	Documents	Letters Out	Mr. A. Bregazzi	letter advising of meeting of Sub-Committee on Monday next; you are invited to attend if you wish to be heard in your defence re your repeated objectionable conduct in the Institute and your persistence in coming to it.		14047	Committees	14047
A9285	11	10	1892	Documents	Letters Out	Mr. H. O'Farrell	letter informing that the Sub-Committee will be meeting and the Institute on Monday next; your are invited to attend the meeting if you desire to be heard in your defence re your repeated objectionable conduct and your persistence in coming to it after being requested not to.		14047	Committees	14047
A9286	18	10	1892	Documents	Letters Out	Mr. H. O'Farrell	letter advising that in consequence of your misconduct your name has been removed from the List of Subscribers and if you are found upon the premises of the Institute you will be prosecuted as a trespasser.		14047	Membership	14047
A9287	18	10	1892	Documents	Letters Out	Mr. A. Bregazzi	letter informing that you have been removed from the List of Junior Subscribers in consequence of your misconduct and that should you be found upon the premises of the Institute you will be prosecuted as a trespasser.		14047	Membership	14047
A9288	19	11	1892	Documents	Letters Out	N.H. Keast, Esq.	letter informing that when you left Ballarat at the latter part of 1890 you were in debt to the BMI for one pound for arrears of Subscription, your family continued to borrow books after that time; under these circumstances I trust you will at once send a cheque for that amount.		14047	Subscriptions	14047
A9289	13	12	1892	Documents	Letters Out	N.F. Spielvogel, Esq. Hon. Sec., Chess Club	letter advising that the Committee cannot set apart any portion of the Institution for an exclusive use of a section for the meetings of the Chess Club; however in the event of your playing matches with other Chess Clubs The Committee will be happy, on application, to place the Chess Room at your disposal.		14047	Room booking	14047
A9290	22	12	1892	Documents	Letters Out	The Hon. Secretary, Mechanics Institute Chess Club	letter advising that the Class Room will be placed at your disposal for the night of the 28th inst., as requested by you.		14047	Room booking	14047
A9291	14	06	1893	Documents	Letters Out	Inspector Hamilton	letter asking for information to be supplied to the Committee re the charge made against our tenant Mr. M. Gargan and a request for copies of the statement of the woman Olga Frecteler and of the Police Report thereon; we are informed that it is not intended by the Police to take action against Mr. Gargan; so it is therefore left to the Committee to deal with the matter.		14047	Shop & Office Rentals	14047
A9292	09	02	1893	Documents	Letters Out	Mr. H.B.Weldon, Lal Lal	letter advising that we are unable to allow you more that two books on the one subscription; I am happy to sign the bond in reference to the carriage; I can change the subscription from Mrs. Neldon's to your name, you can then be paying 5/- per six months, make her a subscriber as well and I can then allow you the four books.		14047	Subscriptions	14047
A9293	14	02	1893	Documents	Letters Out	Mr. J.P. Daly, C/- Fitzgerald Bros.	letter informing that your communication addressed to the President was laid before the Committee last evening and I am to inform you that in pursuance of a resolution passed some time ago the Committee is compelled to decline your request.		14047	Committees	14047
A9294	24	04	1893	Documents	Letters Out	Mr. Edward Major	letter advising of a letter received from the Misses Nicholls complaining that flowers are being sold in your shop, this is contrary to the terms of our agreement, I trust that you will see that the practice is discontinued.		14047	Shop & Office Rentals	14047
A9295	09	05	1893	Documents	Letters Out	Mr. J.P. Daly	letter informing that if the enclosed account of 3 pounds 2 shillings and sixpence balance of fee for hire of Hall on December 3rd last is to be paid before noon on Monday 15th inst, if not, Messrs. Cuthbert will issue a summons against you for the same.		14047	Accounts	14047
A9296	18	05	1893	Documents	Letters Out	Mrs. E.N. Stephens	letter directed by special resolution of the Committee placed upon the Minutes of the Institute their sense of great loss sustained by the Institute in the death of its President, the late E.N. Stephens; he's very valuable services have been cheerfully given to the institution as a Member of the Committee for twenty years, the Institute has lost a faithful and valued servant and his colleagues a warm-hearted friend.		14047	Membership	14047
A9297	11	6	1893	Documents	Letters Out	Mr. Herbert Ditchfield, Drysdale	Reply regarding stated intention of establishing a Library Exchange.		14047	Library	14047
A9298	13	7	1893	Documents	Letters Out	Mr. . G. Roche, Revenue Office, Melbourne	Letter re arrears of subscription and book "Written in Fire" overdue from 23/7/1892.Matter will be placed in hands of solicitor		14047	Accounts	14047
A9299	15	8	1893	Documents	Letters Out	Miss Kennedy B.A.	Committee agreed with her request to reduce rent to six pounds per quarter		14047	Shop & Office Rentals	14047
A9300	18	9	1893	Documents	Letters Out	M. N. Dewar Esq, Resident Secretary, Citizens Life Assoc., Melbourne	Acknowledging offer to rent office at four pounds 5/- per month, but stating that 18/- per month is the lowest offer that would be entertained		14047	Accounts	14047
A9301	16	12	1893	Documents	Letters Out	Mr. I Bennett, Billiard Room	Setting out basis for wages ie as manager of Billiard Room, one half of gross takings		14047	Staff	14047
A9302	12	3	1894	Documents	Letters Out	Mr. J. T. Maton, Mair St	Acknowledging donation of "Illustrated London News 1862"		14047	Donations	14047
A9303	13	3	1894	Documents	Letters Out	Mr. Foster, Bootmaker, Sturt St	Agreeing to accept weekly payments of 7/6 off debt owed		14047	Accounts	14047
A9304	14	08	1894	Documents	Letters Out	Mr Castro, Fruiterer, Sturt St	Refusal to fit shutters, as the window already has a venetian blind.		14047	Fixtures & Fittings	14047
A9305	10	4	1894	Documents	Letters Out	Mr. Wm. Castro, Ballarat	Advising that Commitee has no objection to proposal to sublet shop to Mr. Vingenzi Shangiv.		14047	Shop & Office Rentals	14047
A9306			1894	Documents	Letters Out	Arthur Parker Esq., Teachers Association	Agreeing rent for use of room by Teachers Association		14047	Room booking	14047
A9307	12	6	1894	Documents	Letters Out	Messrs Morray & Tyler	Remission of fees for hire of wall advertising on basis that two life memberships be purchased		14047	Membership	14047
A9308	12	6	1894	Documents	Letters Out	Mr. Lorck, Agent for Directory of Victoria	Refusing offer to include list of members in directory for payment of three guineas		14047	Advertisement	14047
A9309	1	6	1894	Documents	Letters Out	Messrs Morray & Tyler	Advising that no reply had been received to offer in previous letter		14047	Membership	14047
A9310	12	6	1894	Documents	Letters Out	B. Gummow Esq Electric Supply Co.	Advising that offer to light the Reading and Smoking Rooms had been referred to Committee		14047	Room booking	14047
A9311	24	6	1894	Documents	Letters Out	John E. Bennett Esq, Geelong Mechanics Institute	Replying that unlike Geelong Mechanics Institute, Ballarat operates under the Local Government Act, and attempts to rate rooms that are let out (compared with offices which are rateable) failed		14047	Room booking	14047
A9312	11	10	1894	Documents	Letters Out	R. M. West Esq.	Letter concerning the very unsatisfactory position of the land at Wonwondah. More than a year ago the grazing was let to a Mr Bushby. No payment has been received. Because of the "shrinkage of all sources of income" and the "heavy loss sustained by the failure of the Mercantile Bank", the Committee has great difficulty in meeting its engagements. Mr McGinniskin left four years of arrears. Mr Batten is being blamed for not collecting the rent, so he wants immediate action.		14047	Accounts	14047
A9313	12	10	1894	Documents	Letters Out	L. Knight Esq.	Even though Mrs Knight did not borrow any books, she has not been removed from the subscriber list automatically. For that to happen you need to communicate with us.		14047	Subscriptions	14047
A9314	13	11	1894	Documents	Letters Out	Messrs Jacobs, Hart & Co., Queen Street, Melbourne	Permission to rent the east wall of the BMI for advertising at ten pounds per year for 2 years. The conditions are that advertisements be submitted to the Committee for approval and that the wall be restored at the end of the time.		14047	Wall advertising	14047
A9315	15	11	1894	Documents	Letters Out	Messrs Jacobs, Hart & Co.	The wall is 32 feet wide and about the same height.		14047	Wall advertising	14047
A9316	25	02	1895	Documents	Letters Out	Lionel Leighton Esq., 23 Grenville Street	The President is convinced that your proposition to rent the entrance walls for advertising will not be allowed.		14047	Wall advertising	14047
A9317	19	03	1895	Documents	Letters Out	The Secretary, Mutual Life Association of Australia	Confirming verbal arrangements made with your representative, Mr C. J. Hayden, to rent the shop formerly occupied by Mr Keast, which is to be fitted up by you as an office, for one pound per week.		14047	Shop & Office Rentals	14047
A9318	19	03	1895	Documents	Letters Out	Miss Kennedy, B.A.	Agreement to reduce the rent to five pounds per quarter.		14047	Shop & Office Rentals	14047
A9319	19	03	1895	Documents	Letters Out	Joseph Cuithorp Esq.	Thanks for donation of books showing an illustrated record of the Chicago Exhibition.		14047	Donations	14047
A9320	26	03	1895	Documents	Letters Out	Mr F. Lillie, Bell & Mayfield Streets, Coburg.	The Hall has been let for the Easter week to the Committee of the Catholic Bazaar. They have promised to do all they can for you.		14047	Hall booking	14047
A9321	26	03	1895	Documents	Letters Out	G. R. Rippon Esq., Spectator Office, Hamilton	Request to supply the Spectator to the BMI at a reduced rate, as other newspapers do.		14047	Accounts	14047
A9322	15	04	1895	Documents	Letters Out	Messrs Bell, Lambert & Co., London & Lancashire F. I. Co.,	Information concerning a fire in the shop rented by the Misses Nicholls, Florists. Lettle damage was done to the building, as the fire plug was efficient. It was started by a gentleman lighting his cigar. The Misses Nicholls are very respectable and deserving, and we trust that in dealing with their loss of stock you will be considerate.		14047	Insurance	14047
A9323	25	04	1895	Documents	Letters Out	Mr Thomas Holman, Tobacconist	Before you can light your shop with electricity, the permission of the Underwriters' Association must be obtained.		14047	Insurance	14047
A9324	25	04	1895	Documents	Letters Out	Electrical Inspector, Underwriters' Association, Melbourne	Notice that a portion of the BMI is intending to light up with electricity.		14047	Insurance	14047
A9325	14	05	1895	Documents	Letters Out	N. H. Spielvogel Esq., Honorary Secretary, Chess Club	Will donate two guineas to the Prize Fund of a Chess Tournament.		14047	Donations	14047
A9326	04	06	1895	Documents	Letters Out	James Oldham Esq.	Long and detailed letter explaining the details of correspondence, and reasons why money is still owed on subscriptions due over a period of two years.		14047	Subscriptions	14047
A9327	13	08	1895	Documents	Letters Out	Mrs. T. Bray, Booroopki	letter advising that as your family have put the Institute to much expense, trouble and annoyance we fail to see how you are entitled to the considerations you ask; the Committee will invite Tenders as soon as the Foreclosure is complete, if you send a fair offer it will be submitted to the Committee and they then may accept it.		14047	Shop & Office Rentals	14047
A9328	13	08	1895	Documents	Letters Out	Alfred Horsley Esq., Melbourne	letter advising that your resignation as a Member of the Committee has been accepted with regret.		14047	Membership	14047
A9329	13	08	1895	Documents	Letters Out	Mrs. Smith	letter directed by a Special Resolution of the Committee to record the loss of Mr. Lewis Stansfield who has faithfully served the Institute as a Member of Committee during the past 22 years and offer their sympathy in your irreplaceable loss.		14047	Membership	14047
A9330	15	08	1896	Documents	Letters Out	Ger R. Rippon Esq., Spectator Office, Hamilton	a letter written to you in April last requesting a reduced rate for the supply of the Spectator has no reply; am enclosing a Postal Note for 15/- being subscription to 30th September and a request that you discontinue its supply after that date.		14047	Accounts	14047
A9331	26	08	1896	Documents	Letters Out	Mrs. Rosetta Bray, Booroopki	letter saying that the Committee will not entertain any offer under 1/- per acre and the rates; if you are willing to increase your offer to that I will submit it and recommend its acceptance.		14047	Accounts	14047
A9332	10	09	1895	Documents	Letters Out	Andrew Cant Esq, Ballaarat	letter informing you that inder the Provisions of Clause 17 of the Articles of Association you have been elected a member of the Committee of Management of the BMI. to fill the vacancy caused by the death of Mr. Lewis Stansfield.		14047	Letters Out	14047
A9333	10	09	1895	Documents	Letters Out	G.H. Abrams Esq., Ballaarat	letter advising that you were, under the Provision of Clause 17 of the Articles of Association elected a Member of the Committee of Management of the BMI to fill the vacancy caused by the resignation fo Alfred Horsley.		14047	Membership	14047
A9334	12	11	1895	Documents	Letters Out	Mr. R. Adam	letter informing you whilst disclaiming that you have no claim upon them the Committee are willing under special circumstances to refund you one pound of the deposit of five pound paid by you on your engagement of the Hall.		14047	Accounts	14047
A9335	12	11	1895	Documents	Letters Out	J.S. Archer Esq.,	letter advising that you were unanimously elected as a Member of the Committee last evening, in place of Mr. T.H. Thompson whose seat became vacant through absence from the Colony.		14047	Membership	14047
A9336	14	02	1896	Documents	Letters Out	The Secretary, Shire of Kowree	letter advising that the Institute is wiling to sell you the area [8a or 13b] required for Roadworks , Allot. of Parish of Mortat for the sum of 20 pounds provided the same is fenced off by you with rabbit proof fencing, or will accept an annual rental of 4 pounds and permit the traffic through the property on condition that the Council erects and maintains the two Gates required.		14047	Committees	14047
A9337	19	03	1896	Documents	Letters Out	Edward Taylor Esq., Castlemaine Leader	letter directed by the Committee thanking you for your kind offer and to inform you that at present no increase can be made to the number of Newspapers supplied to the Reading Room.		14047	Accounts	14047
A9338	14	04	1896	Documents	Letters Out	The Secretary, Shire of Kowree	refusal to give right of public traffic to Allot. 7, Parish of Morat but if Council undertakes to erect a rabbit proof fence on outer line of road marked on tracing the Committee would then entertain the proposition. Encloses cheque for 2 pounds 16/- for rates due and request for receipt.		14047	Accounts	14047
A9339	22	05	1896	Documents	Letters Out	Frederic Williams Esq.,	advising of refusal for application of room on ground floor to be used for safe custody of bicycles		14047	Room booking	14047
A9340	22	06	1896	Documents	Letters Out	W. A. Strange Esq., Elmore	requesting cheque for 2 pounds owing for considerable time and if not paid will be placed in Solicitors hands		14047	Accounts	14047
A9341	22	06	1896	Documents	Letters Out	C. W. Wilson Esq., BA	requesting payment of overdue accounts for 1 pound 17/- and 1 pound 15/-		14047	Accounts	14047
A9342	22	06	1896	Documents	Letters Out	Mr. John Dunstan	requesting payment of overdue account of 5 pounds		14047	Accounts	14047
A9343	22	06	1896	Documents	Letters Out	Mr. Charles O'Farrell	requesting payment of overdue subscription		14047	Accounts	14047
A9344	21	07	1896	Documents	Letters Out	Professor J. Mason, Deniliquin	setting terms for rental of Hall for 25 consecutive nights - gas extra.		14047	Hall booking	14047
A9345	24	06	1896	Documents	Letters Out	Mr. C. L. Andrews Esq.	advising that Entertainments for members has been discontinued.		14047	Concert performances	14047
A9346	15	07	1896	Documents	Letters Out	Mr. J. L. Archer Esq.	acknowledging receipt of resignation from Committee.		14047	Membership	14047
A9347	04	08	1896	Documents	Letters Out	R. L. Nicholls Esq.	advising of appointment to Committee in place of Mr. Archer.		14047	Membership	14047
A9348	25	07	1896	Documents	Correspondence	Professor J. Mason, Deniliquin	advising that Hall can be let for 25 nights on terms named.		14047	Letters Out	14047
A9349	27	11	1896	Documents	Letters Out	Messrs. Jacobs Hart & Co., Queen Street, Melbourne.	receipt of Notice of cancellation of advertisement and painting out of same as agreed.		14047	Advertisement	14047
A9350	10	12	1896	Documents	Letters Out	E. Verey, Agent for Northern AssuranceCo.	advising that Ballarat Mechanics Institute has effected an additional insurance on building and contents with Standard Fire and Marine Insurance Co. for 2000 pounds.		14047	Insurance	14047
A9351	10	12	1896	Documents	Letters Out	Alex. Bell Esq, Agent of Colonial Mutual Fire Insurance Co.	advising that Ballarat Mechanics Institute has effected an additional insurance on building and contents with Standard Fire and Marine Insurance Co. for 2000 pounds.		14047	Insurance	14047
A9352	10	12	1896	Documents	Letters Out	R.. Lambert Esq., Agent, London & Lancashire Insurance Co.,	advising that Ballarat Mechanics Institute has effected an additional insurance on building and contents with Standard Fire and Marine Insurance Co. for 2000 pounds.		14047	Insurance	14047
A9353	10	12	1896	Documents	Letters Out	C. H. Peterson Esq. Agent for South Australian Insurance Co.,	advising that Ballarat Mechanics Institute has effected an additional insurance on building and contents with Standard Fire and Marine Insurance Co. for 2000 pounds.		14047	Insurance	14047
A9354	16	03	1897	Documents	Letters Out	W. Jeffrey Esq.,,	advising that Committee does not consider it expedient to recind the resolution on the placing of the "Southern Cross" and "Advocate" in the reading room.		14047	Accounts	14047
A9355	03	06	1897	Documents	Letters Out	Mr. W. M. Acheson Esq.,	forwarding copy resolution expressing sympathy on family bereavement.		14047	Committees	14047
A9356	21	10	1897	Documents	Letters Out	Mr. Thomas Spock	advising that books have been borrowed and subscription not paid and no notice of cancellation as a member has been received.		14047	Accounts	14047
A9357	26	11	1897	Documents	Letters Out	A. K. Coutts Esq.,	reminder of subscription due		14047	Accounts	14047
A9358	27	11	1897	Documents	Letters Out	W. H. West Esq., Dana Street	reminder of subscription due		14047	Accounts	14047
A9359	27	11	1897	Documents	Letters Out	C. W. Wilson Esq. BA	reminder of subscription due.		14047	Accounts	14047
A9360	27	11	1896	Documents	Letters Out	James Oldham Esq.	reminder of subscription due.		14047	Accounts	14047
A9361	08	02	1898	Documents	Letters Out	Mr. Bones Esq., 1 Albert St., Ballarat.	advising that subject to approval of Title Committee will lend 300 pounds on Mr. J. M. Kline's property for term of 3 years @ 4 1/2 % payable halfyearly.		14047	Accounts	14047
A9362	17	05	1898	Documents	Letters Out	Mr. Duncan Macallum, 520 Albert St., Melbourne.	advising of terms of Hall rental.		14047	Hall booking	14047
A9363	02	03	1898	Documents	Letters Out	P. J. Cummins Esq. Shire Secretary, Edenhope.	advising that tenancy of land leased to Mrs. Bray expires in September 1899 and expressing willingness to lease the land (8 acres) at nominal rent of 1 pound per annum, with optiion to purchase at 2 pounds 10/- per acre on condition that rabbit proof fence be erected		14047	Accounts	14047
A9364	21	03	1898	Documents	Letters Out	Mrs. Bray, Booroopki	expressing desire to lease strip of land presently part of your selection to Shire for formation of road at a nominal rent providing a rabbit proof fence be erected along line of road		14047	Accounts	14047
A9365	14	04	1898	Documents	Letters Out	Mr. Duncan Macallum, 520 Albert St. Melbourne.	advising Hall terms for rental of Hall.		14047	Hall booking	14047
A9366	20	05	1898	Documents	Letters Out	Mr. Duncan Macallum, 520 Albert St., Melbourne.	advising that on receipt of 5 pounds deposit engagement can be booked commencing 6th proximo.		14047	Receipt	14047
A9367	25	05	1898	Documents	Letters Out	Mr. Duncan Macallum 520 Albert St., Melbourne	giving dimensions of Hall and stating that unless deposit of 5 pounds is paid the Hall will be otherwise let.		14047	Hall booking	14047
A9368	14	06	1898	Documents	Letters Out	P. J. Cummins Esq., Secretary, Kowree Shire, Edenhope	advising that owing to objection of Mrs. Bray ,tenant of land, Committee is compelled to decline application for a portion of Allotment 7 Parish of Mortat for formation of road.		14047	Accounts	14047
A9369	14	06	1898	Documents	Letters Out	J. D. Woolcott Esq.	accepting resignation from Committee.		14047	Membership	14047
A9370	15	06	1898	Documents	Letters Out	Messrs,. Jules Renard & Co.	accepting offer to rent East Wall for advertising purposes and terms applied.		14047	Advertisement	14047
A9371	3	7	1898	Documents	Letters Out	C. W. Wilson Esq. M. A.	Requested payment of enclosed acount, and threatening solicitor action, if not paid		14047	Accounts	14047
A9372	5	7	1898	Documents	Letters Out	Mr Duncan Macallum	Requested payment of enclosed acount, and threatening solicitor action, if not paid		14047	Accounts	14047
A9373	12	7	1898	Documents	Letters Out	W. H. Stokeld Esq.,	Advising that he was elected to Committee of Institute		14047	Membership	14047
A9374	11	7	1898	Documents	Letters Out	Mrs Rosetta Bray, Booroopki	Advising that the Shire of Kowree will proceed ,under Part 15 of Local Government Act, to compulsorily acquire land		14047	Accounts	14047
A9375	20	7	1898	Documents	Letters Out	C. W. Wilson, Esq. B.A.	advising extension of time for payment of monies owed		14047	Accounts	14047
A9376	21	7	1898	Documents	Letters Out	Thomas Grace Esq, Goroke	Unofficial approach re road through Bray's Selection. Inviting Grace to accompany him on trip, but requested that Brays not be told.		14047	Letters Out	14047
A9377	28	7	1898	Documents	Letters Out	Secretary, Shire of Kowree	Requesting information regarding fencing of road - on both sides?		14047	Accounts	14047
A9378	5	8	1898	Documents	Letters Out	Geo A Kay Esq, Mercantile Bank Assets Co. Ltd.	Advising Institute is incorporated under Clause 181 of Companies Act		14047	Committees	14047
A9379	14	9	1898	Documents	Letters Out	Mr. J. A. Wilson, Ballarat	Advising that Committee had passed a motion recognising the great work of her late husband		14047	Membership	14047
A9380	24	8	1898	Documents	Letters Out	The Registrar of Titles	Pointing out that Sec. 181 of the Companies Act specifically exempts it of need to submit returns		14047	Committees	14047
A9381	19	9	1898	Documents	Letters Out	R. J. Cummins Esq, Secretar y, Shire of Kowree	Committee willing to accept Council's offer for land required for road through Bray's Selection, provided only one side fenced.		14047	Accounts	14047
A9382	15	9	1898	Documents	Letters Out	Thomas Grace Esq	Placing Bray's Selection, for sale at 350 pounds		14047	Accounts	14047
A9383	28	11	1898	Documents	Letters Out	A. E. Millar Esq, Melbourne	Advising that his name cannot be removed from membership role until his dues are paid		14047	Membership	14047
A9384	02	12	1898	Documents	Letters Out	D. W. McLean Esq	Advising Mr Colbourn provided membership receipt untl 1899 instead of 1898		14047	Accounts	14047
A9385	14	12	1898	Documents	Letters Out	J. G. Chalmers, National Bank	Thanking him for detecting a man plundering magazines and papers		14047	Books	14047
A9386	14	12	1898	Documents	Letters Out	E. J. Hayden Esq	No change to insurance		14047	Insurance	14047
A9387	10	01	1899	Documents	Letters Out	Alex Miller Esq	Conveying sympathy on long illness		14047	Membership	14047
A9388	17	01	1899	Documents	Letters Out	A. M. Crowe	Conveying sympathy on bereavement		14047	Membership	14047
A9389	28	4	1899	Documents	Letters Out	Venerable Archdeacon, Mr, Flower, Darling Point, Sydney	Requested payment of overdue subscription		14047	Membership	14047
A9390	11	01	1899	Documents	Letters Out	W. R. Sinnote Esq, Theatrical Agent, Melbourne	Response to enquiry of 4th inst., regarding letting of Hall.		14047	Hall booking	14047
A9391	30	03	1899	Documents	Letters Out	M. W. Cosgrove, Richmond	Denying that Cosgrove was told that Theatre would be closed and refusing him the right to get out of Hall contract.		14047	Hall booking	14047
A9392	11	04	1899	Documents	Letters Out	Mrs Campbell, Brunswick Home	Informing her that charges will not be pressed against her son and young Knapp on charge of destroying newspapers property of the Institute.		14047	Library	14047
A9393	11	04	1899	Documents	Letters Out	Mr. W. J. Knapp, Ballaarat	Informing him that charges will not be pressed against his son and young Campbell on charge of destroying newspapers property of the Institute.		14047	Library	14047
A9394	125	05	1899	Documents	Letters Out	Mr. W. R. Murphy	Paid the 10/- owing, while disputing the fact that Institute was wrong		14047	Accounts	14047
A9395	13	07	1899	Documents	Letters Out	Mrs William Seeley, Ballaarat	Conveying sincere condolences on the death of her late husband and expressing their high appreciation of his very valuable services as a member of Committee during the erection of the building. Mr Seeley was a worthy citizen, a high minded and honourable man - a general and sincere friend.		14047	Committees	14047
A9396	14	11	1899	Documents	Letters Out	D. W. McLean Esq, South St Hall, Ballaarat	Pointing out he had not fulfilled his agreement to resign. If this not received by 24th instant, the whole complaint against him will be dealt with at next meeting		14047	Membership	14047
A9397	19	03	1864	Documents	Letters Out	Hon. J. Macadam M.P., Melbourne	Enquiry from BMI re terms he would willing to conduct course of lectures on Chemistry with Experiment to the members.		14047	Lectures and classes	14047
A9398	21	03	1864	Documents	Letters Out	The Honorable the Chief Secretary	returning account signed and request account payable at the Ballaarat Pay Office.		14047	Accounts	14047
A9399	24	03	1864	Documents	Letters Out	Mr J. Buck for Mr G.F. Fowler, London	regret Mr Fowler's illness. In receipt of 'True Briton' but cases not arrived. Instructions regarding future postage of Magazines.		14047	Library	14047
A9400	22	03	1864	Documents	Letters Out	Robert Lawson Esq., Secretary, Mechanics' Institute, Williamstown	Reply to his letter of 19th inst enclosing invoice of books with Mr Fowler's details and assurance that Mr Fowler will give satisfaction.		14047	Books	14047
A9401		04	1864	Documents	Letters Out	George Coppin Esq., Melbourne	Decline offer in respect of Readings. Confirm dates for Hall. To prevent echo agree to hanging drapes at own expense under Committee supervision.		14047	Hall booking	14047
A9402	02	04	1864	Documents	Letters Out	Mr A. Mathews, Hon Secretary, Total Abstinence Society	Response to his letter of 11th ult., unable to comply with his request for use of the Hall for a concert free of charge.		14047	Hall booking	14047
A9403	04	04	1864	Documents	Letters Out	Joseph Comb Esq., Town Clerk, Borough Council of Ballaarat	Response to his letter of 29th ult. His letter and Borough Finance Committee Report put before BMI Committee. BMI Committee much obliged to Council for remitting the tax. Assurances that BMI committee will endeavour to manage the affairs of the Institute to meet the approbation of the members and public for whose good it was established.		14047	Accounts	14047
A9404	05	04	1864	Documents	Letters Out	David Robertson Esq., Ballarat., A.B. Laing Esq., A. Boyd Esq, Alex Bonella Esq, P. Cazaly Esq, J. Eddy Esq, S. Kington Esq, W.H. McKie Esq, Wm. Watts Esq, I. Balmain Esq.	Request by BMI Committee and Command of the Life Members for payment of outstanding subscription promised in July last. Payment should be made before 7th inst		14047	Accounts	14047
A9405	10	04	1864	Documents	Letters Out	Mr. W.E. Love, Melbourne	Letter regarding proceedings taken against him regarding non-payment for Hall engagement.		14047	Hall booking	14047
A9406	12	04	1864	Documents	Letters Out	G. Coppin Esq., Melbourne	Assurance that scaffold poles and green boughs are available and will fit into the room. Edwards a tent maker have large flags. A reminder that the room has not been definitely engaged.		14047	Hall booking	14047
A9407	13	04	1864	Documents	Letters Out	H. D. Milton Esq., 7 Bourke Street, Melbourne	Availability and charges for use of Hall.		14047	Hall booking	14047
A9408	14	04	1864	Documents	Letters Out	Messrs Maguire & Co., Melbourne	Acknowledging receipt of parcel of Harpers Magazines per Lester & Angel.		14047	Library	14047
A9409	16	04	1864	Documents	Letters Out	A. S. Park Esq., St Paul's Church Committee	Letter of permission to use the large Hall for public Worship each Sunday morning and evening on a temporary basis. Rent to be paid is fourteen shillings weekly, plus gas.		14047	Hall booking	14047
A9410	16	04	1864	Documents	Letters Out	C. J. Kenworthy Esq. M.D., Sebastopol	Letter of thanks for a donation to the Library and receipt of one volume of "Rural New Yorker".		14047	Donations	14047
A9411	16	04	1864	Documents	Letters Out	C. Lister Esq., Sturt Street	Letter of thanks for donation of three volumes.		14047	Donations	14047
A9412	16	04	1864	Documents	Letters Out	Mr R. Lamb Jnr., Pioneer Claim, Durham	Letter of thanks for one specimen of petrified wood for the Museum.		14047	Donations	14047
A9413	20	04	1864	Documents	Letters Out	Mr I. Miller, Carngham	The Rules of the Institute are out of print, but will be sent to you when available. (Note added that occurred on 16th July, 1864.) Periodicals are supplied by Mr G. F. Fowler, 468 Hackney Rd., London.		14047	Constitution (Rules)	14047
A9414	26	04	1864	Documents	Letters Out	J. H. Peebles Esq., Melbourne	Since you have left Ballarat, the assumption is made that you will not be able to act as Auditor for the BMI. A formal letter of resignation would be appreciated.		14047	Accounts	14047
A9415	23	04	1864	Documents	Letters Out	H. Short Snr Esq., Carlton Street, Carlton Gardens, Melbourne	Letter concerning the disposal of a picture. Mention of a fund relating to the Explorers' Monument movement. Apology at the "unhandsome manner in which you have been treated."		14047	Committees	14047
A9416	30	04	1864	Documents	Letters Out	J. H. Peebles Esq., Melbourne	Acceptance of resignation as auditor and thanks for services.		14047	Accounts	14047
A9417	30	04	1864	Documents	Letters Out	S. Figgis Esq., Ballarat	Request to act as Auditor to the BMI following the resignation of Mr Peebles, who has left Ballaarat.		14047	Accounts	14047
A9418	07	05	1864	Documents	Letters Out	Hugh Sutherland Esq., Bank of Victoria	Request to act as Auditor for the BMI, following the resignation of Mr Peebles.		14047	Accounts	14047
A9419	07	05	1864	Documents	Letters Out	Isaac Wheeldon Esq., Eyre Street, Ballaarat	Letter of thanks for the final portion of the donation of twelve guineas to the Auction Bazaar. Has been elected a Life Member of the Institute.		14047	Donations	14047
A9420	07	05	1864	Documents	Letters Out	R. M. Walker Esq., Honorary Secretary, Ballarat Harmonic Society	Agreement to let the Lecture Room for weekly rehearsals at twenty pounds per annum.		14047	Room booking	14047
A9421	13	05	1864	Documents	Letters Out	H. Short Snr. Esq., Melbourne	The picture will be delivered here and will be forwarded to you immediately. Expenses borne by the BMI.		14047	Committees	14047
A9422	13	05	1864	Documents	Letters Out	G. Coppin Esq., Melbourne	Your booking prevented the Hall from being let for two weeks, so the usual charge will need to be paid.		14047	Hall booking	14047
A9423	25	05	1864	Documents	Letters Out	The Hon. Secretary, Tonic Sol Fa Singing Class	letter advising that the charge for weekly use for the practice of your class in Room 1 is 10 pounds per annum if taken for three or six months. The charge for Room 2 is 20 pounds per annum, these charges include gas.		14047	Room booking	14047
A9424	25	05	1864	Documents	Letters Out	Mr. G.F. Fowler	letter enclosing First of Exchange for 50 pounds, think the Mechanics' Mag. will do nicely, if you can pickup copies of Kings Voyages to Australia please do so; I also enclose 2nd of Exchanges inadvertantly omitted in March letter.		14047	Books	14047
A9425	26	05	1864	Documents	Letters Out	Henry Short Snr, Esq., Melbourne	letter advising that your picture has been sent to Binney Broadbent & Co.; I kept it for some time hoping to spare you and myself the annoyance of it being returned, I am ashamed of the discourteous treatment you have experienced; the picture was removed from the BMI by the Explorers' Monument Committee in Sept. last and I did not see it until it was re-delivered to me a week ago.		14047	Committees	14047
A9426	28	05	1864	Documents	Tenders	Mr. James Curtis, Mair Street	letter advising that your tender for the printing of the BMI for the year ending 30th April, 1865 has been accepted by the Committee.		14047	Printing	14047
A9427	28	05	1864	Documents	Tenders	Mr. Francis McManus, Ballarat	letter advising that your tender for supplying the BMI with Firewood has been accepted by the Committee.		14047	Accounts	14047
A9428	28	05	1864	Documents	Letters Out	Stephen Cooper Esq.,	letter advising that the Committee has declined your request for a reduction of charges be made in the case of Balls.		14047	Accounts	14047
A9429	01	06	1864	Documents	Letters Out	Alex Short Snr. Esq.,	letter enclosing 10 shilling in postage stamps for payment of carriage of picture.		14047	Accounts	14047
A9430	28	05	1864	Documents	Letters Out	Alex Short Sen. Esq.,	I believe there may be a misunderstanding in the charges for carriage of your Picture; if this is the case please advise me the amount so that I may send it to you.		14047	Accounts	14047
A9431	31	05	1864	Documents	Letters Out	Messrs. Evans & Somerton, Maryborough & Dunolly Advertiser	no order for your paper has yet been given; we have received an account for subscription to your paper; the Committee would be obliged by you supplying your paper regularly as they desire to keep a complete file as they do of the other Victorian Journals.		14047	Accounts	14047
A9432	07	06	1864	Documents	Letters Out	John Lake Esq., Honorary Secretary, Ballaarat Vocal Union	the Committee of the BMI would like the kind assistance of the Ballaarat Vocal Union by giving a Concert in aid of the funds of the BMI which are in such a state a to require all the assistance which the public can render.		14047	Concert performances	14047
A9433	09	06	1864	Documents	Letters Out	Messrs. Poussard & Darcy, Theatre Royal, Melbourne	letter requesting payment of 5 pounds 15 shillings by return mail or otherwise the matter will be placed in a Solicitor's hands for recovery, this owing for use of the Hall, account rendered to your Agent, Mr. G. Hodge.		14047	Accounts	14047
A9434	12	06	1864	Documents	Letters Out	E.C. Moore Esq., Secretary, Ballaarat District Hospital	letter advising the the Committee has decided to grant you use of the Lecture Room on the evening of Tuesday 21st free of charge.		14047	Room booking	14047
A9435	13	06	1864	Documents	Letters Out	J.O. Duane Esq.,	letter advising that the Committee is reluctantly compelled to decline your request to reduce the rent charged for the two Concerts in aid of the "Explorers' Monument".		14047	Accounts	14047
A9436	14	06	1864	Documents	Letters Out	A.N. Hart Esq., Ballaarat North	letter with a request that you supply the Committee monthly with a brief report on the position of the Evening School; as it is thought that much good may be effected by keeping the matter permanently before the public.		14047	Lectures and classes	14047
A9437	22	06	1864	Documents	Letters Out	Mr. A.N. Hart, North Ballaarat	letter acknowleding your resignation as Teacher of the Evening School; you will oblige at your earliest convenience me with the School Roll and all particulars relative to the term at which the pupils joined the School and the fees paid by them.		14047	Lectures and classes	14047
A9438	25	06	1864	Documents	Letters Out	Mr. G. Fowler, 14 Approach Road, Victoria Park, London NE	enclosing exchange for 50 pounds and advising that enclosure in Mr. Vale's case is to hand.		14047	Accounts	14047
A9439	22	06	1864	Documents	Letters Out	Mr. G. A. Jeffrey Esq.Mechanics Institute, Deniliquin	advising that rules are out of print but will forward copy when ready, together with annual reports.		14047	Constitution (Rules)	14047
A9440	27	06	1864	Documents	Letters Out	The Proprietor, Grenville 'Advocate'	requesting supply of paper on payment of postage in advance		14047	Accounts	14047
A9441	26	06	1864	Documents	Letters Out	Name and address illegible	advising application for change of date for Lecture room has been granted		14047	Room booking	14047
A9442	27	06	1864	Documents	Letters Out	Mr. James Bennett, Race Store, Ballaarat	extending thanks for communication of ideas which will be cosidered in due course.		14047	Committees	14047
A9443	27	06	1864	Documents	Letters Out	The Honorable, Chief Secretary, Melbourne.	requesting copy Government Gazette including Supplement, and also requesting Act of Parliament from Government Printing Office.		14047	Books	14047
A9444	27	06	1864	Documents	Correspondence	C.Anderson Esq., Ballaarat	accepting offer of conduction a Drawing or French Class		14047	Lecture booking	14047
A9445	27	06	1864	Documents	Letters Out	James Baker Esq., Ballaarat.	letter of thanks for donation of 2 volumes of "Colonial Mining Journal'		14047	Donations	14047
A9446	29	06	1864	Documents	Letters Out	Penman Mason Esq, Hon. Sec., Mechanics Institute, Beaufort	sending revised copy Institute rules and advising that Government Grant for purchase of books is apportioned to amount raised by the Institutions and must be applied for.		14047	Constitution (Rules)	14047
A9447	29	06	1864	Documents	Letters Out	Samuel Fletcher Esq. 'Advocate' Office, Smythesdale.	accepting arrangements for supply and delivery of 'Advocate'		14047	Accounts	14047
A9448	09	07	1864	Documents	Letters Out	Mr. Charles Harris, Barkly Street	letter of thanks for free insertion of advertisement in 'Bele'		14047	Advertisement	14047
A9449	09	07	1864	Documents	Letters Out	Stephen Cooper Esq., Benevolent Asylum	advising that Committee has complied with request for use of Lecture Room by Governors of Benevolent Asylum		14047	Room booking	14047
A9450	09	07	1864	Documents	Letters Out	Sec.General Post Office,	drawing attention of irregularity of transmission of newspapers from Melbourne		14047	Accounts	14047
A9451	09	07	1864	Documents	Letters Out	Rev. J. S. Waugh	letter of thanks of donation of curious stone weapon found on Soldiers Hill.		14047	Donations	14047
A9452	20	07	1864	Documents	Letters Out	Mr. Kertts, Agent for Mr. Birch, Pleasant Creek.	regretting Hall is engaged on nights named and advising that deposit of 2 pounds must be remitted on making engagements. Also sets out charges for Hall hire.		14047	Hall booking	14047
A9453	20	07	1864	Documents	Letters Out	Mrs. Samuel Butler, British Hotel, Creswick.	enclosing card of terms for Hall hire and stating that under no circumstances will any personal payment be accepted.		14047	Hall booking	14047
A9454	22	07	1864	Documents	Letters Out	Robert Lewis Esq., MP, Ballaarat	acknowledging donation to Library of Statistics of Colony of Victoria 1862 and Report of Gold Field Commissioners. Also advises that request for map will be complied with.		14047	Donations	14047
A9455	25	07	1864	Documents	Letters Out	Mr. Thomas Groves of Government Printing Office, Melbourne.	letter of thanks for preparing List and will take first opportunity of having collection examined by Committee but as donation of 1000 specimens covering everyone in your collection Committee will need to make decision on purchase.		14047	Donations	14047
A9456	26	07	1864	Documents	Letters Out	Secretary, Mechanics' Institute, Smythesdale.	advising of grants to Municipals Councils of Ballaarat and Ballaarat East voted in aid of building fund.		14047	Grants	14047
A9457	25	07	1864	Documents	Letters Out	Mr. G. F. Fowler, 14 Approach Road, Victoria Park, London NE	forwarding second exchange of 50 pounds and requesting 'Home News' be sent in large parcel and also requesting Dublin paper 'Freemans' or quality substitute.		14047	Library	14047
A9458	28	07	1864	Documents	Letters Out	Mr. John Pounceby, 71 Collins Street East, Melbourne.	advising of closing date of tenders for bookbinding and sets out requirements to be shown by Mr. John Cathie.		14047	Book binding	14047
A9459	28	07	1864	Documents	Letters Out	Mr. A. Smith, Union Place, Bourke Street East , Melbourne.	indicating conditions required in tendering book binding		14047	Book binding	14047
A9460	11	08	1864	Documents	Letters Out	Mr. I. Giles, Hall of Commerce.	requesting immediate payment of balance of rental due.		14047	Accounts	14047
A9461	28	07	1864	Documents	Letters Out	Messrs. Heath and Cordell, Geelong.	advising conditions and closing date for tender for bookbinding		14047	Book binding	14047
A9462	01	08	1864	Documents	Letters Out	Mr. W. Detmold, Collins Street, Melbourne.	informing that tender for bookbinding accepted by Committee and setting out conditions.		14047	Book binding	14047
A9463	06	08	1864	Documents	Letters Out	Mrs. Samuel Butler	advising that Committee unable to comply with request as Institute ruling forbids rooms being let free of charge except for use of Hospital or Benevolent Asylum		14047	Room booking	14047
A9464	08	08	1864	Documents	Letters Out	Mr. Thos. Cornish, Sturt Street	advising that Institute has purchased property occupied by Mr. Downs and future rental to be paid direct.		14047	Shop & Office Rentals	14047
A9465	08	08	1864	Documents	Letters Out	Mr. John Gellattly, Ballaarat	advising of purchase of property forming portion of Mechanics' Institute allotment in Sturt Street from Mr. Birtchnell and future rental to be paid direct to Institute.		14047	Shop & Office Rentals	14047
A9466	08	08	1864	Documents	Letters Out	F. C. Downes Esq., Sturt Street	informing of purchase of property occupied by Downes and Thos. Cornish and rental now be paid direct to Institute.		14047	Shop & Office Rentals	14047
A9467	08	08	1864	Documents	Letters Out	Thos. Whitelaw Esq., Ballaarat.	letter of thanks for donation of 10 guineas and advising of life membership.		14047	Donations	14047
A9468	16	08	1864	Documents	Letters Out	Mr. W. Detmold, Melbourne	advising that 1case of books forwarded for binding and each must be lettered 'Mechanics Institute etc' using the stamp enclosed. The 'Star' being single sheet to be in half yearly volumes, the bound volume being made up by mistake. Also states that as no reply received it is assumed that added stipulations for tender is agreed upon.		14047	Book binding	14047
A9469	18	08	1864	Documents	Letters Out	Messrs. Heath & Cordell, Geelong.	advising that Mr. Detmold's tender was accepted as lowest presented.		14047	Book binding	14047
A9470	-	-	1864	Documents	Inventories		Two Lists of Journals/magazines. One list headed Half Morocco, Cloth sides, Speciment No.1; and the other Half Roan, Paper sides, Specimen No.2. Also list of Newspapers and 16 Boards for newspapers.		14047	Library	14047
A9471	18	08	1864	Documents	Letters Out	The Proprietor, Portlad Guardian	payment of account in postage stamps of 1 pound 8 shillings 8 pence and request for acknowledgement.		14047	Accounts	14047
A9472	23	08	1864	Documents	Letters Out	Messrs Maguire & Co., Melbourne	acknowledging receipt of Magazines and sending payment for parcel sent by post.		14047	Accounts	14047
A9473	22	08	1864	Documents	Letters Out	Mayor and Councillors of the Borough of Ballaarat	letter bringing Council attention to the state of Lewis Street and request to make same passable.		14047	Committees	14047
A9474	22	08	1864	Documents	Letters Out	Mayor and Councillors of the Borough of Ballaarat	Request for permission to connect a six-inch soil pipe with the drain from the Hospital in Albert Street.		14047	Buildings	14047
A9475	22	08	1864	Documents	Letters Out	Mr. G.F. Fowler, 14 Approach Road, Victoria Park, London N.E.	acknowledging receipt of Mechanics' Magazine and request for other journals.		14047	Library	14047
A9476	24	08	1864	Documents	Letters Out	Mr J. Giles, Hall of Commerce	Request for overdue payment of 4 pounds, 15 shillings 7 pence be paid by 4 pm tomorrow or matter will be placed in hands of solicitor.		14047	Accounts	14047
A9477	03	09	1864	Documents	Letters Out	Mr Alexander Hart, Ballaarat North	letter from BMI Committee regarding his repeated misconduct in the Reading Room and to caution him as to his behaviour in the future, otherwise will be compelled to expel him from the Institute in accordance with Rule 31.		14047	Library	14047
A9478	10	09	1864	Documents	Letters Out	Mr W. Detmold, Melbourne	Acknowledging receipt of case of books. Account to be passed at next Committee meeting.		14047	Books	14047
A9479	19	09	1864	Documents	Letters Out	Mr W. Detmold, Melbourne	Enclosing cheque for 7 pounds 8 shillings payment of account and request receipt. Note that the binding gives great satisfaction.		14047	Accounts	14047
A9480	19	09	1864	Documents	Letters Out	Messrs Grant & Co	Request for overdue payment of 2 pounds 12 shillings 6 pence by noon tomorrow or proceedings will be taken against you for the amount.		14047	Accounts	14047
A9481	24	09	1864	Documents	Letters Out	Mr G.F. Fowler, 14 Approach Road, London N.E.	Sending draft for 50 pounds in payment of account. Request for Mr Fowler to purchase from Erards'(?) establishment 6 silver covered base strings for one of their full sized Grands. Size on slip of paper. Comment on increased cost of binding. Request to send Musical Times.		14047	Accounts	14047
A9482	26	09	1864	Documents	Letters Out	The Proprietors of the Weekly Review, Melbourne	Notification that the Weekly Review was received by the BMI until the end of Mr Birtchnell's agency. Request that it be continued, and any back numbers delivered if possible.		14047	Library	14047
A9483	26	09	1864	Documents	Letters Out	Mr O. S. Cressy, Sandhurst	Discussion of available dates for a popular entertainment in October, November and December. Election Meetings are the events which stand in the way.		14047	Concert performances	14047
A9484	28	09	1864	Documents	Letters Out	Revd J. B. McClure, Mr Stephens's, 128 Moore St., Fitzroy	Letter concerning a re-distribution of dates for Hall use.		14047	Hall booking	14047
A9485	26	09	1864	Documents	Letters Out	Mr O. S. Cressy	Request to confirm exact dates as a request has been made for the Hall in October (10th-12th).		14047	Hall booking	14047
A9486	28	09	1864	Documents	Letters Out	Mr O. S. Cressy, Sandhurst	Reply to telegram, confirming final dates.		14047	Hall booking	14047
A9487	01	10	1864	Documents	Letters Out	David Lloyd Esq., Conductor, Sebastopol Welsh Choir	Invitation to present a Concert to celebrate the Anniversary of the Institute		14047	Concert performances	14047
A9488	01	10	1864	Documents	Letters Out	Duncan Gillies Esq., Ballaarat	Invitation to deliver an address at the Annual Festival of the Institute on 10th November.		14047	Soiree	14047
A9489	01	10	1864	Documents	Letters Out	J. A. Doane Esq., Ballaarat	Invitation to present a Juvenile Concert as part of the Annual Festival on 9th November.		14047	Soiree	14047
A9490	03	10	1864	Documents	Letters Out	Revd J. J. Bleasdale, D.D., Melbourne	Invitation to be present and to assist at the Annual Festival of the BMI. Pencilled notes to other addressees - Professors McCay & Irving, Hon. G.Verdon, P. Lalor Esq., Dr Macadam.		14047	Soiree	14047
A9491	03	10	1864	Documents	Letters Out	Hon. J. B. Humffray	Invitation to be present and assist at the Annual Festival of the BMI.		14047	Soiree	14047
A9492	04	10	1864	Documents	Letters Out	Mr Wicking, Hon. Sec., Harmonic Society	BMI agrees to let the large Hall for one pound on such nights as it is not engaged.		14047	Hall booking	14047
A9493	04	10	1864	Documents	Letters Out	Mr John W. Butler	Reply to letter offering to take charge of Evening Classes. They have been discontinued for the present. Testimonials enclosed.		14047	Lectures and classes	14047
A9494	04	10	1864	Documents	Letters Out	Mr F. P. Riegel	Letter of thanks for donation of specimens of basaltic rock.		14047	Donations	14047
A9495	06	10	1864	Documents	Letters Out	The Honourable Chief Secretary	Request for renewal of licence entitled an "Act to amend the Law for regulating places of public amusement." Current date is 6th October 1863.		14047	Theatre Licence	14047
A9496	10	10	1864	Documents	Letters Out	Revd J. B. McClure, Mechanics' Institute, Geelong	Need confirmation for Hall booking.		14047	Hall booking	14047
A9497	05	10	1864	Documents	Letters Out	Revd J. B. McClure	Revision of the charge for three nights in the Hall.		14047	Hall booking	14047
A9498	12	10	1864	Documents	Letters Out	Professor M. H. Irving, University, Melbourne	Reply to his communication of the 10th; regret his inability to attend Festival. Apology that the paragraph in the Sun was incorrect.		14047	Soiree	14047
A9499	12	10	1864	Documents	Letters Out	D. Oliver Esq., Buninyong	Request for assistance in arranging a Musical Programme for the Annual Soiree.		14047	Soiree	14047
A9500	17	10	1864	Documents	Letters Out	C. A. Saint Esq., Daylesford	Copies of the Mercury have been delivered very irregularly over the last few weeks. We are anxious to have a complete set.		14047	Library	14047
A9501	15	10	1864	Documents	Letters Out	Registrar, University of Melbourne	Letter of thanks for receipt of the University Calendar for 1864-5.		14047	Library	14047
A9502	18	10	1864	Documents	Letters Out	Hon. J Macadam, Melbourne	Reminder of invitation to attend Institute Annual Festival and request for reply.		14047	Soiree	14047
A9503	18	10	1864	Documents	Letters Out	Revd. J. J. Bleasdale D. D., Melbourne	Reminder of invitation to Annual Festival of the Institute and request for reply.		14047	Soiree	14047
A9504	18	10	1864	Documents	Letters Out	P. Lalor Esq.,	Reminder of invitation to Annual Festival of the Institute on the 10th proximo, and request for reply.		14047	Soiree	14047
A9505	18	10	1864	Documents	Letters Out	Professor McCoy, Melbourne	Reminder of invitation to Annual Festival of the Institute on the 10th proximo, and request for reply.		14047	Soiree	14047
A9506	24	10	1864	Documents	Letters Out	Dr Hope, Geelong	Encloses copy of account rendered and requests payment.		14047	Accounts	14047
A9507	22	10	1864	Documents	Letters Out	Honble G. Verdon, Melbourne	Letter of thanks for prompt reply to invitation to Annual Festival of the Institute, and enquiry whether there is any particular subject on which he would like to speak.		14047	Soiree	14047
A9508	25	10	1864	Documents	Letters Out	Mr.G. F. Fowler 14 Approach Road, Victoria Park,London	forwarding 2nd exchange 50 pounds and requesting procurement of silver covered bass strings for grand piano and selected books to be made up in a case for sailing vessel.		14047	Library	14047
A9509			1864	Documents	Letters Out		Unable to read letter at all		14047		14047
A9510	27	10	1864	Documents	Letters Out	G. Glendenning Esq.Hon .Sec. St.Pauls Trustees	advising that letter received terminating engagement by Misses Penny and Ayres and that platform will be cleared for morning service on Sunday.		14047	Hall booking	14047
A9511	28	10	1864	Documents	Letters Out	Mr. G. Glendening Hon. Sec. St. Pauls Church Trustees	advising that Hall is let for St. Andrews Church Bazar for 1 week commencing 30th November and it is therefore impossible to accommodate St. Pauls Congregation on Sunday.		14047	Hall booking	14047
A9512	28	10	1864	Documents	Letters Out	Hon. J. P. Faukner, Melbourne.	invitation to Annual Festival at Institute to be held 10th November.		14047	Soiree	14047
A9513	28	10	1864	Documents	Letters Out	J. A. Duane Esq. Mayor Borough of Ballaarat	invitation to Annual Soiree Thursday 10th November		14047	Soiree	14047
A9514	28	10	1864	Documents	Letters Out	Hon C. J. Jenner MLC Melbourne.	invitation to Annual Soiree on 10th November.		14047	Soiree	14047
A9515	29	10	1864	Documents	Letters Out	Mr. S. F. Schrader, Ballaarat	advising of acceptance of tender for band at forthcoming Annual Festival at 13 pounds 10/- and request to sign specifications.		14047	Soiree	14047
A9516			1864	Documents	Letters Out	Mr. C. Walker, Bridge Street, Ballaarat	aaccepting tender for tea etc. at 1shilling and 3d. per head		14047	Soiree	14047
A9517	03	11	1864	Documents	Letters Out	G. Case Esq.	advising of charges and plans of front seats together with rough sketch of platform		14047	Hall booking	14047
A9518	18	10	1864	Documents	Letters Out	G. Case Esq.	forwarding charges and Hall capacity.		14047	Hall booking	14047
A9519	04	11	1864	Documents	Letters Out	Charles Dyte Esq.MLA	invitation to Annual Festival of the Institute on Thursday 10th November.		14047	Soiree	14047
A9520	07	11	1864	Documents	Letters Out	Mr. R. J. S. Ellery Esq., Astronomer, Melbourne.	requesting subject of lecture for inclusion in programme at Annual Festival of the Institute.		14047	Lecture booking	14047
A9521	05	11	1864	Documents	Receipts	Mr. G. Case Esq.,Melbourne.	acknowledging receipt of 5 pounds for engagement of Hall		14047	Hall booking	14047
A9522	07	11	1864	Documents	Letters Out	Hon. G. Verdon, Melbourne.	requesting title for address to be given at Annual Festival of the Institute for insertion in programme.		14047	Lecture booking	14047
A9523	07	11	1864	Documents	Letters Out	Professor McCoy	regretting inability to lecture at Annual Festival of the Institute and requesting same at later date.		14047	Lecture booking	14047
A9524	19	11	1864	Documents	Letters Out	J H. Melvyn Esq., Sandhurst	advising that Hall available for dates required and requesting deposit.		14047	Hall booking	14047
A9525	17	11	1864	Documents	Letters Out	J. H. Melvyn Esq., Christy Minstrels, Shamrock Hotel	offering Hall from 7th December and setting charges.		14047	Hall booking	14047
A9526	25	11	1864	Documents	Letters Out	George Case Esq.	setting out conditions for alterations to those previously agreed		14047	Hall booking	14047
A9527	06	12	1865	Documents	Letters Out	J. H. Melvyn esq., C/o Charlwood & Son, Bourke Street, Melbourne.	advising that no deposit received but Hall still available and advertisement forwarded to 3 papers for which bill will be sent.		14047	Hall booking	14047
A9528	23	11	1864	Documents	Letters Out	Mr. G. F. Fowler, London	forwarding exchange for 50 pounds with order for new titles.		14047	Accounts	14047
A9529	28	11	1864	Documents	Letters Out	A. L. Turner Esq., Lyons Street	letter of thanks for Ballarat Vocal Union for assistance at Annual Festival of the Institute.		14047	Concert performances	14047
A9530	28	11	1864	Documents	Letters Out	I. A. Doane Esq. Ballaarat	letter of thanks for assistance at Annual Festival of the Institute.		14047	Soiree	14047
A9531	28	11	1864	Documents	Letters Out	David LLoyd Esq., Leader Sebastopol Welsh Choir	letter of thanks for assistance at Annual Festival.		14047	Concert performances	14047
A9532	28	11	1864	Documents	Letters Out	Mrs. Little	letter of thanks for assistance at Annual Festival.		14047	Soiree	14047
A9533	28	11	1864	Documents	Letters Out	Mrs. Silverlock	letter of thanks for assistance at Annual Festival.		14047	Soiree	14047
A9534	28	11	1864	Documents	Letters Out	Mr. Hugh Gray	letter of thanks for assistance at Annual Festival.		14047	Soiree	14047
A9535	28	11	1864	Documents	Letters Out	P. Cazaly Esq., Ballarat	letter of thanks for assistance at Annual Festival.		14047	Soiree	14047
A9536	28	11	1864	Documents	Letters Out	H. Oliver Esq. Buninyong	letter of thanks for assistance at Annual Festival.		14047	Soiree	14047
A9537	28	11	1864	Documents	Letters Out	John Lake Esq.	letter of thanks for assistance at Annual Festival.		14047	Soiree	14047
A9538	29	11	1864	Documents	Letters Out	Penrose Nevins Esq. Woods Point.	acknowledging donation		14047	Donations	14047
A9539	29	11	1864	Documents	Letters Out	W. J. Vance Esq.,	acknowledging donation of facimile of London Times dated 3rd November 1798		14047	Donations	14047
A9540	12	12	1864	Documents	Letters Out	George Case Esq.,	advising of release of engagement and charges for 9 nights.		14047	Hall booking	14047
A9541	10	12	1864	Documents	Letters Out	Dr. Whitcombe, Ballaarat Hospital	advising that remission of charges for Tea Meeting in aid of St. Peters Church cannot be complied with.		14047	Accounts	14047
A9542	19	12	1864	Documents	Letters Out	His Honor, Sir Redmond Barry, Melbourne Public Library.	soliciting loan of duplicate books from Melbourne public Library and requesting relaxation of rule for free admission of public , as Institute is a subscription Library		14047	Books	14047
A9543	27	12	1864	Documents	Letters Out	Robert Adams Esq.,	acknowledging receipt of report of Yarra Floods commission		14047	Reports	14047
A9544	24	02	1865	Documents	Letters Out	D. L. L. Smith, Melbourne	Committee is unable to comply with request.		14047	Committees	14047
A9545	27	12	1864	Documents	Letters Out	R. D'Benitua Esq.	acknowledging donation of 2 specimens of sandstone from Mount Ida.		14047	Donations	14047
A9546	17	01	1865	Documents	Letters Out	Mr. I. Doane Esq.	advising of election of Life Membership		14047	Membership	14047
A9547	07	01	1865	Documents	Letters Out	Mr.Benjamin Fryer	application for salary rise approved at 3 pounds per week		14047	Staff	14047
A9548	07	01	1865	Documents	Letters Out	Henry Cordukes Esq. Secretary Benevolent Asylum	advising that Lecture room available free of charge except for gas		14047	Room booking	14047
A9549	09	01	1865	Documents	Letters Out	Messrs. Matthews & Co.,	forwarding 30/- in postage stamps for postage of "Mt. Alexander Mail"		14047	Accounts	14047
A9550	10	01	1865	Documents	Letters Out	Proprietor 'Courier' Brisbane	advising that Courier as not been received since 4th November and requests regular transmission of paper.		14047	Accounts	14047
A9551	10	01	1865	Documents	Letters Out	Proprietor "Times" Brisbane	requesting free copy of paper		14047	Accounts	14047
A9552	10	01	1864	Documents	Correspondence	Proprietor, "Courier" Brisbane.	requesting free copy paper.		14047	Letters Out	14047
A9553	11	01	1864	Documents	Letters Out	Mrs. McTaggart, 73 Webb Street, Fitzroy	relaying details of membership for Mr. Joseph McTaggart		14047	Membership	14047
A9554	11	01	1864	Documents	Letters Out	Shields Esq., Melbourne.	replying to Mr.Gibbs request for card of terms for letting of rooms at Institute for display of painting.		14047	Room booking	14047
A9555	20	01	1865	Documents	Letters Out	The Hon. J.M. Grant, Melbourne	letter respectfully applying for one of the Busts of the late lamented Richard Heales Esq., in order that it may be placed in the Reading Room of the Institute.		14047	Committees	14047
A9556	21	01	1865	Documents	Letters Out	Alfred Hill Esq., Sturt Street	letter acknowledging receipt of donation of five volumes to the library.		14047	Donations	14047
A9557	21	01	1865	Documents	Letters Out	C.J. Burrows Esq., Secretary, Hospital	letter advising that the Lecture Room has been placed at your disposal free of charge on the 25th.		14047	Room booking	14047
A9558	21	01	1865	Documents	Letters Out	Mrs. Silverlock	letter advising that the Committee has taken your circumstances under consideration and have decided to make a reduction in the charge for the Hall of 30/- which leaves a balance due from you of one pound.		14047	Accounts	14047
A9559	19	01	1865	Documents	Letters Out	The Chairman and Members of the Ballaarat & Ballaarat East Water Commission	letter directed by the Committee with a request that you will grant, free of charge, a supply of water to the BMI; the necessary expenses with the connection would be met by the Committee.		14047	Accounts	14047
A9560	08	02	1865	Documents	Letters Out	Mr. Alfred Phillips, Bellairs Hotel	letter requesting payment in advance before the performance this evening; the Committee hold me personally liable for the same.		14047	Accounts	14047
A9561	26	01	1865	Documents	Letters Out	Mr. G.F. Fowler	letter requesting back numbers if possible of the Chamber Journal, London Society and Cornhill.		14047	Batten room	14047
A9562	10	02	1865	Documents	Letters Out	Mr. Alfred Phillips, Bellairs Hotel	letter advising that the President will reduce your rent by half on the condition it be paid within one week, the proprietor of the piano will also reduce their claim to 1 pound 10 shillings and with the same conditions [and without prejudice]		14047	Accounts	14047
A9563	10	02	1865	Documents	Letters Out	Hon. J.M. Grant, Melbourne	Committee tendering their best thanks for securing them a Bust of the late Mr. Heales, a gentleman, with a written authority for collection of same will wait upon you in a few days.		14047	Committees	14047
A9564	10	02	1865	Documents	Letters Out	The Hon. the Chief Secretary, Melbourne	letter requesting supply of Forms of Application for Vote in Aid of Free Libraries be sent to the BMI.		14047	Accounts	14047
A9565	20	02	1865	Documents	Letters Out	N.M.K. Vale, Esq., M.L.A., Ballaarat	letter directed by the Committee to thank you for your kind assistance in in respect to the Governors' Grant.		14047	Grants	14047
A9566	22	02	1865	Documents	Letters Out	Mr T. Cornish, Sturt Street	Notice to quit possession of the offices held on a weekly basis - dating from 24th March.		14047	Shop & Office Rentals	14047
A9567	--	03	1865	Documents	Letters Out	Mr W. Alexander, Polytechnic Hall, Melbourne	Details of renting the Hall. "The earlier Miss Palmerston comes the better as the Theatre will be closd for a week or two."		14047	Hall booking	14047
A9568	06	03	1865	Documents	Letters Out	J. C. Smith Esq., Victoria Insurance Co., Ballarat	Requests that the newly completed brick fire place and flue be inspected and approved.		14047	Buildings	14047
A9569	06	03	1865	Documents	Letters Out	J. M. Dixie Esq., Northern Assurance Co., Ballarat	Request to have the new brick fire place inspected and approved.		14047	Buildings	14047
A9570	06	03	1865	Documents	Letters Out	Mr Thomas Cornish, Sturt St	Committee resolution - "That the action taken by the president and secretary in reference to the subject matter of Mr Cornish's letter be approved."		14047	Committees	14047
A9571	06	03	1865	Documents	Letters Out	Thos Lang Esq., Australasian Insurance Co., Ballarat	Request for inspection and approval of the new brick fire place and flue.		14047	Buildings	14047
A9572	07	03	1865	Documents	Letters Out	Mr H. C. Thomas, Creswick	Arranged for the Lecture Room for a fortnight. "No Band or bellman to be allowed in the passage to annoy persons frequenting the Reading Room."		14047	Room booking	14047
A9573	11	03	1865	Documents	Letters Out	Mr W. Detmold, Melbourne	List of books and requirements for binding journals and newspapers.		14047	Book binding	14047
A9574	18	03	1865	Documents	Receipts	W. J. Higgins Esq., Ballarat	Acknowledge ten guineas subscription and elected to life membership.		14047	Subscriptions	14047
A9575	22	03	1865	Documents	Letters Out	Professor Jacobs	Acknowledges hiring of Hall for two weeks.		14047	Hall booking	14047
A9576	28	03	1865	Documents	Receipts	Professor Jacobs, Sandhurst	Acknowledge receipt of five pounds as deposit for Hall. Will give option of another week.		14047	Hall booking	14047
A9577	28	03	1865	Documents	Letters Out	Mr J. H. Melvyn, Hummunis Hotel, Melbourne	Reply to request for availability of Hall.		14047	Hall booking	14047
A9578	03	04	1865	Documents	Letters Out	J. Moore Esq., Chief Secretary's Office	Returned letter duly signed as requested.		14047	Committees	14047
A9579	05	04	1865	Documents	Letters Out	Mr J. W. Smith, c/- Charlwood & Son, Bourke Street, Melbourne	Reply to request for availability of Hall		14047	Hall booking	14047
A9580	05	04	1865	Documents	Tenders	Mr E. Upjohn	Tender for emptying the cesspit has been accepted. Request it completed without delay.		14047	Accounts	14047
A9581	07	04	1865	Documents	Tenders	Mr E. Upjohn	Unless the contract is completed within 3 days, the same will be executed at your risk.		14047	Accounts	14047
A9582	13	04	1865	Documents	Letters Out	Professor Jacobs, Geelong	An application has been received for the week you hold the Hall as option. Please contact the Melbourne office if you require it.		14047	Hall booking	14047
A9583	11	04	1865	Documents	Letters Out	Proprietor of the Clunes Gazette	Acceptance of kind offer and enclose stamps for one year's postage in advance.		14047	Accounts	14047
A9584	19	04	1865	Documents	Inventories	J. Moore Esq., Chief Secretary's Office	Request to expedite the payment of the money as the end of the financial year of the BMI is at hand.		14047	Grants	14047
A9585	21	04	1865	Documents	Letters Out	William McGaan Esq., Pacific Chambers, 60 Collins St, Melbourne	Request for Mr Clark to sell a portion of land (15 feet x 20 feet) at the rear of his property in Lydiard Street.		14047	Committees	14047
A9586	21	04	1865	Documents	Letters Out	Mr Wrigley, Lancashire Bell Ringers, Liverpool Hotel, Bourke Street East, Melbourne	Reply to Hall booking and request for five pounds deposit.		14047	Accounts	14047
A9587	25	04	1865	Documents	Letters Out	Mr W. Detmold, Melbourne	Received a case of books. Will not be able to pay for a week or two as a Committee meeting has just been held.		14047	Books	14047
A9588	25	04	1865	Documents	Letters Out	Mr G. F. Fowler, London	The steamer had an accident and the magazines had to come in on the "Madras" under sail. Please send important new works as soon as published. I shall send a large order next mail.		14047	Accounts	14047
A9589	06	05	1865	Documents	Letters Out	J. P. Fennings Esq., Bank of Australasia	Notification of appointment as Auditor in place of Mr Sutherland, who has left the town.		14047	Accounts	14047
A9590	11	05	1865	Documents	Letters Out	Messrs. Smith Brown, Collins, Veritable, Christys, Charlwood & Sons Melbourne	requesting deposit be paid if Hall required from 17th June to 11th July as first intimated.		14047	Accounts	14047
A9591	11	05	1865	Documents	Letters Out	M. Alexander, Blackburn Commercial Hotel, Pleasant Creek	setting out dates for Hall hire by Miss Dalmaster immediately after the Bazaar and Grand piano extra charge.		14047	Hall booking	14047
A9592	23	05	1865	Documents	Letters Out	G. F. Fowler, London	Stating that owing to General Meeting being adjourned the new Committee has not yet met and cannot remit titles next mail		14047	Books	14047
A9593	18	05	1865	Documents	Letters Out	M.Sherwin Esq., Belvedere Hotel, Collingwood.	requesting immediate telegram reply confirming dates for Hall booking. Also sets out charges including extra for Piano.		14047	Hall booking	14047
A9594	27	05	1865	Documents	Letters Out	Thomas Lang Esq.	acknowledging donation of books for Library		14047	Donations	14047
A9595	27	05	1865	Documents	Letters Out	Mr. James Bennett, Race Store	advising that letter has been referred to Library Committee and suggestiopn made will receive every attention.		14047	Committees	14047
A9596	10	06	1865	Documents	Tenders	Mr. M L. Muller, Lydiard Street	accepting tender for printing for year 1865-66.		14047	Printing	14047
A9597	12	06	1865	Documents	Letters Out	Mr. W. Detmold	forwarding cheque for 9 pounds 17/- payament of account and requesting tender for binding for year 1865-6, specification being same as last.		14047	Accounts	14047
A9598	17	06	1865	Documents	Letters Out	Thos. Cornish Esq., Sturt Street	requesting immediate payment of overdue rental of 7 pounds 10/-		14047	Accounts	14047
A9599	24	06	1865	Documents	Letters Out	W. Detmold	accepting tender for bookbinding		14047	Book binding	14047
A9600	24	06	1865	Documents	Letters Out	M. L. Muller	ackowledging donation of Sydney Directory for 1865 and Melbourne Directory for 1864		14047	Donations	14047
A9601	24	06	1865	Documents	Letters Out	G. F. Fowler	forwarding exchange for 50 pounds and advising that 100 pounds and order for books will be sent next mail.		14047	Accounts	14047
A9602	24	06	1865	Documents	Letters Out	C. Lister Esq.	acknowledging donation to Museum.of 'stuffed bird'		14047	Donations	14047
A9603	24	06	1865	Documents	Letters Out	Mr. Davey Esq., Armstrong Street	advising of election to Committee due to resignation of Mr. William Cameron.		14047	Membership	14047
A9604	26	06	1865	Documents	Letters Out	Proprietor, Evening Post	cancelling Institute's standing advertisement.		14047	Advertisement	14047
A9605	26	06	1865	Documents	Letters Out	Publisher, 'Star'	cancelling Institute's standing advertisement		14047	Star advertisement	14047
A9606	26	06	1865	Documents	Letters Out	A. T. Abel Esq.	advising that letter presented to Committee and consideration deferred to next meeting		14047	Committees	14047
A9607	26	06	1865	Documents	Letters Out	Manager, of the 'Sun'	cancelling Institute's standing advertisement.		14047	Advertisement	14047
A9608	01	07	1865	Documents	Letters Out	Thomas Cornish Esq., Sturt Street	requesting payment of overdue rental of 7 pounds 10/-		14047	Accounts	14047
A9609	08	07	1865	Documents	Letters Out	Proprietor, Evening Post.	acknowledging receipt of subscription of Two Guineas.		14047	Subscriptions	14047
A9610	08	07	1865	Documents	Letters Out	Mr. M. K. Vale Esq. MLA	acknowledging donation of Parliament Library Catalogue.		14047	Donations	14047
A9611	08	071865	1865	Documents	Letters Out	A. T. Abel Esq.	advising that Lecture Room available for fortnight free of charge.		14047	Room booking	14047
A9612	08	07	1865	Documents	Letters Out	Mr. B. Fryar	accepting resignation		14047	Committees	14047
A9613	10	07	1865	Documents	Letters Out	Mr. John Donald, Secretary, Engineers Society.	replying to complaint that accommodation was not what was expected and requesting details of charges so that same may be investigated.		14047	Hall booking	14047
A9614	24	07	1865	Documents	Letters Out	Mr. James Ware	letter marked with 'X'		14047	Letters Out	14047
A9615				Documents	Letters Out		BLANK PAGE		14047	Letters Out	14047
A9616	24	07	1865	Documents	Letters Out	Mr. James Ware	advising of election to position of Assistant. You will also need to find a Guaranty Security for the amount of one hundred pounds.		14047	Letters Out	14047
A9617	26	07	1865	Documents	Letters Out	Mr. G. F. Fowler	forwarding draft for 100 pounds and list of books and noting increase in charges for binding and suggesting that on purchase of novels they be bound in 1 vol. and suggesting first class shipping arrangements.		14047	Accounts	14047
A9618	25	07	1865	Documents	Letters Out	Messers. Sergeant & Curvier	giving permission to open window to building entrance.		14047	Shop & Office Rentals	14047
A9619	26	07	1865	Documents	Letters Out	Miss P. Maguire	conveying Committee's thanks for past services and advising that American Periodicals will in future be procured through London Agent.		14047	Accounts	14047
A9620	01	08	1865	Documents	Letters Out	Walter Sherwin Esq. Prince of Wales Hotel, Geelong.	requesting deposit of 5 pounds for Hall engagement.		14047	Hall booking	14047
A9621	26	07	1865	Documents	Letters Out	Captain Tyler, ADC	acknowledging receipt of a copy of 'Number One in the Way of the World" in 3 volumes being a present from His Excellency the Governor		14047	Donations	14047
A9622	05	08	1865	Documents	Letters Out	Charles Martin Esq	Acknowledging with thanks donation of 4 vols of Minutes of Committee of Council on Education.		14047	Donations	14047
A9623	05	08	1865	Documents	Letters Out	W. Webster Esq., Secretary, Orphan Asylum	Reponse to his letter of 3rd inst., giving permission to use the walls of either Lecture Room or No.2 classroom for exhibition of Plans.		14047	Exhibitions & Displays	14047
A9624	12	08	1865	Documents	Letters Out	Mr A. Phillips	Reply to his letter of 5th inst., stating that BMI Committee accept his offer to pay 7 pounds 12 shillings 6 pence and 1 pound 1 shillings in full liquidation of claim against him provided sum paid within one month. Cost of forwarding Diorama by rail 4 pounds paid in advance.		14047	Accounts	14047
A9625	16	08	1865	Documents	Letters Out	I. W. Smith Esq., Sandhurst	Response to his enquiry re booking Hall in September.		14047	Hall booking	14047
A9626	17	08	1865	Documents	Letters Out	Prprietor of the Bendigo Advertiser	Sending Postal Order for 1 pound 12 shillings 6 pence for postage of Advertiser to 31st December next with thanks for free supply of that paper.		14047	Accounts	14047
A9627	17	08	1865	Documents	Letters Out	Proprietor of Portland Guardian	Sending Postal Order for 1 pounds 8 shillings 8 pence in payment of account and request acknowledgement.		14047	Accounts	14047
A9628	19	08	1865	Documents	Letters Out	Mr Elijah Upjohn, Market Square	Notification of acceptance of his tender for emptying and cleaning the water closets at the Instititute for term of 6 months.		14047	Quote/Tender	14047
A9629	25	08	1865	Documents	Letters Out	Mr G.F. Fowler	Herewith Exchange for 30 pounds and 100 pounds and duplicate order as sent last month. Includes details of last order sent.		14047	Accounts	14047
A9630	25	08	1865	Documents	Letters Out	I.W. Smith Esq, Sandhurst	Hall available for week commencing 25th September; confirmation required by telegram by 4 pm tomorrow.		14047	Hall booking	14047
A9631				Documents	Correspondence		Possibly two letters on this page but writing faded to unreadable.		14047	Letters Out	14047
A9632	31	08	1865	Documents	Letters Out	Mr W. Detmold	Sending one case of books for binding as per list enclosed.		14047	Book binding	14047
A9633	06	09	1865	Documents	Letters Out	Messrs Holmes White & Co., Ballaarat	Acknowledging with thanks their donation of the Star of 2nd January last for completion of BMI file of that paper.		14047	Donations	14047
A9634	06	09	1865	Documents	Letters Out	Registrar, University of Melbourne	Acknowledging with thanks receipt of the University calendar for 1865.		14047	Donations	14047
A9635	08	09	1865	Documents	Letters Out	Mr W. Detmold	Reminding him of BMI request for acknowledgement from him for case of books sent 31st ult., and enclosing stamped envelope for same.		14047	Books	14047
A9636	11	09	1865	Documents	Letters Out	Martin Simonsen Esq, Post Office, Adelaide	Response to his enquiry re Hall booking and listing terms etc.		14047	Hall booking	14047
A9637	16	09	1865	Documents	Letters Out	B.W. Walshe Esq, Office of Road Board, Echuca	Regret that due to restricted space cannot accept his offer of specimens of native wood.		14047	Donations	14047
A9638	16	09	1865	Documents	Letters Out	W. Webster Esq	Notification of appointments to joint committee of M.F.Pledelo and Thos Bowman in compliance of your request.		14047	Membership	14047
A9639	25	09	1865	Documents	Letters Out	John Rutherford Esq., Scarsdale	Sending copies of Rules etc.		14047	Constitution (Rules)	14047
A9640	25	09	1865	Documents	Correspondence	John Rutherford Esq., Scarsdale	Sent Rules by post. Offer of any help required to set up an institution.		14047	Letters Out	14047
A9641	16	09	1865	Documents	Correspondence	W. Webster Esq.	Notification that Messrs M. F. Pleydell and Thos. Bowman have been appointed on the Joint Committee in compliance with request.		14047	Letters Out	14047
A9642	13	10	1865	Documents	Letters Out	Mr Davis, Main Street	Letter of thanks for noticing a book offered for auction, which had been stolen from the BMI.		14047	Books	14047
A9643	14	10	1865	Documents	Letters Out	Mr Roberts, Bookseller, Bridge Street	Letter of thanks for restoring Irving's Sketch Book to the BMI, after it had been stolen and then sold to you.		14047	Books	14047
A9644	28	10	1865	Documents	Letters Out	I. A. Doane Esq., Ballarat	Letter of thanks for donating five parts of Harpers' Magazine to the BMI.		14047	Donations	14047
A9645	25	10	1865	Documents	Letters Out	Mr G. F. Fowler	Order for "Fortnightly Review and Part 1 of Mutual Friend. Additional list of periodicals. Stamford Mercury, Bristol Mercury, Illustrated News, London Society, Punch,		14047	Accounts	14047
A9646	02	11	1865	Documents	Letters Out	Chas Poole Esq., Prince of Wales Theatre, Sydney	Mr Alfred Plillips has written concerning the diorama held on security for the sum of twelve pounds 8/6. He wishes me to send it to you in Sydney. For practical reasons I am unable to do that. The offer to accept seven pounds 12/6, plus one guinea costs is still open to Mr Phillips, if paid immediately.		14047	Exhibitions & Displays	14047
A9647	06	11	1865	Documents	Letters Out	Mr Welsh Esq., Hon. Sec., Fancy Ball Committee	Another request to pay the amount of ten pounds 5/3 owing for the rent of rooms on the occasion of the Fancy Ball.		14047	Accounts	14047
A9648	13	11	1865	Documents	Letters Out	Messrs James Oddie & Co., Dana Street	Arrangements of the Committee will not permit a renewal of the lease to Mr Gellatly. The Committee is willing to purchase Mr Gellatly's building for the sum of 25 pounds.		14047	Shop & Office Rentals	14047
A9649	25	11	1865	Documents	Letters Out	Mr Bullock, Pleasant Street	"I am instructed by the Committee of the above Institute to inform you that in the event of you persisting of making use of the Reading Room and Library without qualifying yourself by paying the subscription you will be treated and greeted as a trespasser."		14047	Accounts	14047
A9650	15	11	1865	Documents	Letters Out	A. T. Abel Esq.	Enquiry concerning use of Lecture Room for the proposed Exhibition, as the room will not be available after 24th. Also enquiry concerning the promised specimens for the Museum.		14047	Room booking	14047
A9651	16	11	1865	Documents	Letters Out	E. Bradley Esq.	Notification that unless one pound ten shillings subscription "is paid forthwith proceedings will be taken for the recovery of same."		14047	Accounts	14047
A9652	25	11	1865	Documents	Leases	Messrs Lister & Angel	The Committee cannot accept your offer, but submit the following offer: a lease of two years at 15 pounds 10 shillings rent per month; or they will purchase the building for 180 pounds.		14047	Buildings	14047
A9653	25	11	1865	Documents	Letters Out	Messrs J Oddie & Co.	Requests an answer to the offer as soon as possible.		14047	Buildings	14047
A9654	25	11	1865	Documents	Letters Out	G. F. Fowler	Relating to the sending of two periodicals		14047	Accounts	14047
A9655	14	12	1865	Documents	Letters Out	Mr Alfred Phillips, Lyceum Theatre, Sydney	After receiving telegram, the Diorama was despatched per Broadbent Bros, Carriers. Please acknowledge receipt when it arrives.		14047	Exhibitions & Displays	14047
A9656	13	12	1865	Documents	Letters Out	Messrs J. Oddie & Co.,	The Committee offers 30 pounds for Mr Gellatly's building. This is a final offer.		14047	Buildings	14047
A9657	21	12	1865	Documents	Letters Out	Messrs J. Oddie & Co.	The offer to purchase Mr Gellatly's building is only open until tonight. After that it will be withdrawn.		14047	Buildings	14047
A9658	16	12	1865	Documents	Letters Out	Mr De Metz	Your application for return of deposit cannot be complied with.		14047	Accounts	14047
A9659	25	01	1866	Documents	Letters Out	Mr G. F. Fowler	Letter arrived, but disappointed not to receive invoice of books.		14047	Books	14047
A9660	08	01	1866	Documents	Letters Out	Mr W. Detmold	Account received this morning contains some errors.		14047	Accounts	14047
A9661	22	01	1866	Documents	Letters Out	Messrs Lister & Angel	Complaints have been made about an unpleasant smell from your back yard. Request that it be seen to.		14047	Shop & Office Rentals	14047
A9662	03	02	1866	Documents	Letters Out	J. Moore, Chief Secretary's Office	Return account for Grant, signed by the Treasurer and Countersigned by the President. Request payment be made through the Pay Office, Ballarat		14047	Grants	14047
A9663	10	02	1866	Documents	Letters Out	Messrs. Lambert & Young, Melbourne	letter requesting deposit of 5 pounds for Hall engagement.		14047	Accounts	14047
A9664		02	1866	Documents	Letters Out	Messrs. Lambert & Young, Coopers Hymonson's Hotel	letter explaining the charges for rent of the Hall and dates that are available for hire.		14047	Hall booking	14047
A9665	13	92	1866	Documents	Letters Out	Mr. N. Delmola, Melbourne	letter enclosing cheque for 13 pounds 16 shilling and sixpence and a request for purchase of the Acts of Parliment for 1865.		14047	Accounts	14047
A9666	13	02	1866	Documents	Letters Out	The Proprietor, Advertiser, Ararat	letter thanking for prompt compliance with my application to hand you 9/- in postage stamps being for one year's postage in advance.		14047	Accounts	14047
A9667	02	03	1866	Documents	Letters Out	The Proprietor of the Western Times, Portland	letter requesting that you supply the BMI with a copy of your paper free of charge.		14047	Accounts	14047
A9668	20	02	1866	Documents	Letters Out	Mr. G.F. Fowler	letter enclosing additions to Periodicals List and a request to have rectified missing pages for The Spectator and the Practical Mechanics' before we bind them.		14047	Books	14047
A9669	03	03	1866	Documents	Letters Out	Professor Abel, Mills Street	The Committee is anxious to improve the Museum and ask whether you are now in a position to fix a time for the delivery of donation of specimens which you kindly promised the BMI.		14047	Donations	14047
A9670	03	03	1866	Documents	Letters Out	James Anderson Esq., Secretary, Exhibition Committee	letter advising that Mr. N.F. Pleydele has been appointed to represent the Institute on your Committee; Class Room No. 2 will be placed at your disposal as an office; the question of charges for same to stand until the Exhibition; and the Hall is available to you for four weeks commencing 25th June.		14047	Hall booking	14047
A9671	17	03	1866	Documents	Letters Out	James Campbell, Esq.	letter acknowleding receipt of a cheque for 50 pounds being a legacy to the Institute in the Will of your late father, Mathew Campbell and to inform you that the subject of a suitable acknowledgment of the generous bequest is under the consideration of the Committee.		14047	Receipt	14047
A9672	17	03	1866	Documents	Letters Out	R. Hocking Esq., Hon. Sec., Harmonic Society	letter advising that the Committee does not feel justified in binding the Institute to an engagement for an indefinite period so cannot comply to your request to reserve the Hall for use by your Society on Christmas Day and Good Friday each year.		14047	Hall booking	14047
A9673	17	03	1866	Documents	Letters Out	James Anderson Esq., Secretary, Local Exhibition	letter advising that the charge for the Hall will be 10 pounds per week, for four weeks, commencing 22nd June.		14047	Hall booking	14047
A9674	17	03	1866	Documents	Letters Out	N.J. Needham & Son	letter advising that the charge for No.1 Class Room shall be reduced to 30/- per week on conidition that the rent be paid regularly, in advance.		14047	Room booking	14047
A9675	17	03	1866	Documents	Letters Out	N.M.K. Vale, Esq., MP	letter acknowleding donation of the Estimates for 1866.		14047	Donations	14047
A9676	17	03	1866	Documents	Letters Out	A. Sayers Esq., Hon. Sec., Mining Accident Protection Association	letter advising that the Committee has directed that enquires be made relative to the cost, etc. of the publication referred to, by you, in your earlier communication and upon receipt of the required information further communication will be addressed to you.		14047	Insurance	14047
A9677	24	03	1866	Documents	Letters Out	G. Case Esq., Old White Hart, Melbourne	advising dates Hall available and costs		14047	Hall booking	14047
A9678	24	03	1866	Documents	Letters Out	Mr. F. P. Hadrix, Clunes Mechanics Institute.	forwarding copy Library catalogue and advising further volumes soon to be available.		14047	Books	14047
A9679	02	04	1866	Documents	Letters Out	G. Case Esq	advising of Hall reservation and seating arrangements.		14047	Hall booking	14047
A9680	24	03	1866	Documents	Letters Out	G. F. Fowler	refers to great loss in London on 11th and advising that value of two parcels will come out of insurance and also request for specified books, photographs and magazines left behind at Galle.		14047	Accounts	14047
A9681	28	03	1866	Documents	Letters Out	M. Detmold Esq., Melbourne.	forwarding books and daily papers for binding as per list attached with special request that they be kept in strict chronological order.		14047	Book binding	14047
A9682	09	04	1866	Documents	Letters Out	Mr. A. T. Abel Esq., Melbourne	Acknowledging receipt of account for 50 pounds for freight.		14047	Receipt	14047
A9683	09	04	1866	Documents	Letters Out	The Proprietor, 'The Constitution' Beechworth.	requesting paper free of charge on payment of postage.		14047	Accounts	14047
A9684	16	04	1866	Documents	Letters Out	A. T. Abel Esq.,	advising that sum of 10 pounds has been paid in credit at Bank of Australasia Ballarat.		14047	Accounts	14047
A9685	16	04	1866	Documents	Letters Out	Mr. M. H. Creighton, Main Street	advising that fine of 5/- imposed for lending book to Mr. Hudson in violation of Rule 46, the same being taken from Library in improper manner. Legal proceedings will in future be taken against any person violating this rule.		14047	Accounts	14047
A9686	16	04	1866	Documents	Letters Out	R. de Benetue Esq.	acknowledging donation of books with thanks.		14047	Donations	14047
A9687	16	04	1866	Documents	Letters Out	The Proprietor, 'The Guardian', Portland.	requesting copy paper free of charge upon payment postage.		14047	Accounts	14047
A9688	17	04	1866	Documents	Letters Out	Mr. James Evans, Volunteer Band	requesting payment of overdue account for 9 pounds 8/6d.		14047	Accounts	14047
A9689	17	04	1866	Documents	Letters Out	James McDowall Esq.	requesting payment of overdue account of 6 pounds 6/- for rental of Hall for Mr. Cooper's election meeting.		14047	Accounts	14047
A9690	17041866	04	1866	Documents	Letters Out	Mr. Joseph Jones Esq., Free Trade League.	requesting payment of overdue rental of 14 pounds 10/-		14047	Accounts	14047
A9691	17	04	1866	Documents	Letters Out	Secretary, Ballaarat Industrial League	requesting payment of overdue account for 7 pounds 5/-		14047	Accounts	14047
A9692	25	04	1866	Documents	Letters Out	Mr. G. Fowler, Approach Road, Victoria Park, London.	forwarding bill of exchange for 20 pounds and quering excessive cost of magazines compared to local booksellers		14047	Accounts	14047
A9693	19	04	1866	Documents	Letters Out	Mr. J. Needham Snr.	requesting arrears rent of 4 pounds 10/- and giving notice to quit		14047	Accounts	14047
A9694	20	04	1866	Documents	Letters Out	The Honorable, The Chief Secretary	requesting payment of the Library allocation of 200 pounds before end of financial year.		14047	Grants	14047
A9695	02	05	1866	Documents	Letters Out	Mr. Harris, Charlie Napier Hotel.	rejecting application for remission of charge for Hall for proposed Benefit as remission is only made for charitable Institutions.		14047	Accounts	14047
A9696	30	04	1866	Documents	Letters Out	Messrs. Chatwin & Tassant, Clunes.	forwarding 8/8d. for postage of Clunes Gazette for 1 year in advance and pointing out mistake in previous account.		14047	Accounts	14047
A9697	12	05	1866	Documents	Letters Out	Mr. F. M. Hughan Esq., Exhibition Committee	acceding to request for loan of minerals for Exhibition.		14047	Exhibitions & Displays	14047
A9698	12	05	1866	Documents	Letters Out	Mr. Joseph Bradbury	advising of expulsion from Institute if repitition of conduct occurs.		14047	Membership	14047
A9699	12	05	1866	Documents	Letters Out	F. W. Tatham Esq.	letter of thanks for donation of specimen of wood from mine.		14047	Exhibitions & Displays	14047
A9700	12	05	1866	Documents	Letters Out	W. H. Barnard Esq., Treasury	letter of thanks for donation of collection of fossils from South Australia.		14047	Donations	14047
A9701	16	05	1866	Documents	Letters Out	Mr. M. Detmold	requesting acknowledgement of books sent for binding and date of return.		14047	Book binding	14047
A9702	14	05	1866	Documents	Letters Out	Mr. M. Simmonson Esq., Menzies Hotel, Melbourne.	advising dates Hall available together with card of terms		14047	Hall booking	14047
A9703	26	05	1866	Documents	Letters Out	Mr. G. F. Fowler	forwarding Bills of exchange for sums of 30 pounds and 20 pounds together with list of books required and Ordinance Maps of Port Phillip Bay ( Cox's Survey)		14047	Accounts	14047
A9704	19	05	1866	Documents	Letters Out	M. Simmonson Esq.,	requesting deposit of 3 pounds if first date is forfeited due to presence of Circus on previous dates required.		14047	Accounts	14047
A9705	26	05	1866	Documents	Letters Out	Thos. D. Wanliss Esq., 'The Star' Office.	advising of election of Life Membership after donation of 10 guineas in year 1860.		14047	Membership	14047
A9706	09	06	1866	Documents	Letters Out	Mr. James Curtis, Armstrong Street	accepting tender for painting as per specifications.		14047	Quote/Tender	14047
A9707	28	05	1866	Documents	Letters Out	Mr. James Johnston, Templeton Street, Clunes.	advising that Institute does not receive any assistance from Borough Council but in 1860 Council voted allocation of 250 pounds towards building fund but no further assistance since received. Eastern Council gives Ballarat East Public Library periodical grants.		14047	Grants	14047
A9708	08	06	1866	Documents	Letters Out	Mr. G. F. Wenborn at Mr. Detmold's	acknowledging receipt of cases of bound books and setting out the many errors in binding of newspapers and magazinesand also requesting tender for binding of 1866/7 papers.		14047	Book binding	14047
A9709	09	06	1866	Documents	Letters Out	H. B. Chalmers Esq., Ballaarat	acknowleding donation of 10 guineas resulting in award of Life Membership		14047	Membership	14047
A9710	11	06	1866	Documents	Letters Out	Mr John Wrigly, Talbot	dates when Hall available for farewell visit to Ballaarat and happy to pass any instructions on to Printer, Mr. C. Boyd.		14047	Hall booking	14047
A9711	13	06	1866	Documents	Tenders	Mr A. Smith, Melbourne	Notification Tenders for Binding for 1866 accepted until 21st June and other requirements for tender.		14047	Book binding	14047
A9712	23	06	1866	Documents	Letters Out	G. Robertson Esq., Melbourne	Enquiry whether BMI permitted to purchase at their trade sales and if so please forward catalogue.		14047	Accounts	14047
A9713	23	06	1866	Documents	Letters Out	Mr S. Herman, Sturt Street, Ballaarat	Requesting payment of 8 shillings 6 pence being reimbursement for advertising expenses for lost library book which he improperly removed from the Library.		14047	Accounts	14047
A9714	23	06	1866	Documents	Tenders	Mr W. Detmold, 35 Collins Street East, Melbourne	Notification of BMI acceptance of his Tender for Binding for year ending 30 April 1867.		14047	Book binding	14047
A9715	23	06	1866	Documents	Letters Out	I.A. Doane Esq.,	committee thanks for donation of the Municipal Institutions Act.		14047	Donations	14047
A9716	25	06	1866	Documents	Letters Out	C. Cutole Esq., Fairview House, Gardiners Creek Road, South Yarra.	Response to enquiry re Hall availabiltiy and terms etc for same.		14047	Hall booking	14047
A9717	27	06	1866	Documents	Letters Out	Mr G.F. Fowler, London	Enclosing 2nd Exchange for 30 pounds. Queries and details re Magazines and books required.		14047	Library	14047
A9718	28	06	1866	Documents	Letters Out	F. P. Hickox Esq., Hon Secretary, Mechanics' Institute, Clunes	Response to his enquiry of 26th inst., BMI subscription 1 pound p/a and no class distinctions are recognised. Enclosing copy of BMI Rules and last Report.		14047	Constitution (Rules)	14047
A9719	28	06	1866	Documents	Letters Out	I.P. Hill Esq., Melbourne	Requesting immediate payment of 3 pounds for rent of classroom.		14047	Lectures and classes	14047
A9720	28	06	1866	Documents	Letters Out	Mr Robert Wolstenholme, Geelong	enquiry as to manner in which he obtained books listed and bringing to his attention that the books had been advertised as being improperly taken from the Library.		14047	Library	14047
A9721	29	06	1866	Documents	Letters Out	Mr A. Dempster, Melbourne	On the advice of Mr James the Architect, would be obliged to receive from Mr Dempster quote for repair and improvements to Gaslight in the Hall.		14047	Buildings	14047
A9722	02	07	1866	Documents	Letters Out	George Coppin Esq	Reply to his enquiry re Hall availability and terms etc for same.		14047	Hall booking	14047
A9723	04	07	1866	Documents	Letters Out	C.H. Compton Esq., 35 Collins Street East., Melbourne	Reply to his enquiry re Hall availability and terms etc for same.		14047	Hall booking	14047
A9724	05	07	1866	Documents	Letters Out	G. Coppin Esq	Reply to his request to book Hall for 16 days; rent including gas 48 pounds. Details for gas usage, setup, and advertising bills for same and request deposit.		14047	Hall booking	14047
A9725	05	07	1866	Documents	Letters Out	Mr W. Detmold	Response to query regarding his account and referring him to BMI letter of 8th ult re several overcharges on invoice. Advise letter by morning post will be in time for evening committee meeting.		14047	Book binding	14047
A9726	07	07	1866	Documents	Letters Out	George Coppin Esq	Response to his queries re Bill printing and regret any misunderstanding regarding request for deposit for Hall booking.		14047	Hall booking	14047
A9727	10	07	1866	Documents	Letters Out	Mr W. Detmold, Melbourne	acknowledging his communication of 1st inst., with memorandum of credit. Query re newspapers and enclose cheque for 20 pounds to BMI credit.		14047	Library	14047
A9728	07	07	1866	Documents	Letters Out	Mr James Ware	notification that BMI committee comply with his request of 22nd ult., and from this date his salary will be 3 pounds weekly.		14047	Staff	14047
A9729	07	07	1866	Documents	Letters Out	Mr. S. Herman	further to BMI letter of 23rd ult requesting payment of expenses incurred in advertising the loss of a book taken improperly from the Library with notification that unless payment is received he will be expelled the Institute in accordance with the Rules.		14047	Library	14047
A9730	09	07	1866	Documents	Letters Out	Professor Jacob, Melbourne	Details of the engagement and rent for the Hall until the end of September.		14047	Hall booking	14047
A9731	09	07	1866	Documents	Letters Out	Mr Dempster, Melbourne	Request for information regarding the shadow thrown on the ceiling by the light fitting.		14047	Buildings	14047
A9732	09	07	1866	Documents	Letters Out	G. G. Mackay Esq., London Chartered Bank	Drawing attention to the fact that the signatures of the Auditors and their memorandum of audit have been defaced from the Bank pass book. Confident that it will not recur.		14047	Accounts	14047
A9733	10	07	1866	Documents	Letters Out	F. M. Hughan Esq., Secretary, Local Exhibition Committee	Request that a guarantee be given for the rent of the Hall. "A very advantageous engagement for the Hall has been declined on account of letting to your Committee."		14047	Hall booking	14047
A9734	08	07	1866	Documents	Letters Out	Mr W. Detmold	Have sent, per Broadbent, one case of books to be bound and boards for 3 newspapers - Argus, Age and Star. List of books and periodicals included.		14047	Book binding	14047
A9735	21	07	1866	Documents	Letters Out	G. Coppin Esq	Query about use of Hall as it is required for a political meeting.		14047	Hall booking	14047
A9736	21	07	1866	Documents	Letters Out	Mr Robert Robertson, Ballaarat	Two books which had been improperly removed from the BMI Library were found in the possession of Mrs Chandler of Victoria St. She said they had been lent to her son, Mr Robert Wolstenholme by Robertson. An explanation is requested.		14047	Library	14047
A9737	30	07	1866	Documents	Letters Out	W. Lever Esq., Armstrong St	Letter of thanks for the donation of Parts 19 and 20 of "Our Mutual Friend" to complete the volume.		14047	Donations	14047
A9738	27	07	1866	Documents	Letters Out	Mr G. F. Fowler	Letter concerning books and the most economical way for them to be purchased - secondhand, in one volume rather than three or in a cheaper edition.		14047	Books	14047
A9739	04	08	1866	Documents	Letters Out	Thos Lang Esq., Ballaarat	Accepts offer to hand over the Piano as payment of the balance due upon it. Thanks for the trouble and responsibility you and Mr Anderson have taken in the matter.		14047	Fixtures & Fittings	14047
A9740	08	08	1866	Documents	Letters Out	The Honourable the Colonial Secretary of the Colony of Tasmania	Request for a copy of the "Statistical Summary" recently issued from the Government Printing Office.		14047	Statistics	14047
A9741	11	08	1866	Documents	Letters Out	C. E. Jones Esq., M.L.A., Melbourne and to W. B. Withers Esq.	Request to give a lecture or reading for a planned course of Lectures and Readings held at the BMI.		14047	Lectures and classes	14047
A9742	18	08	1866	Documents	Letters Out	Mr Thos Godfrey, Ballaarat	Referring to entry in "Suggestion Book". The two English Grammars are on order. However, the Committee "strongly disapproves of the Suggestion Book being made the vehicle for offensive personal remarks."		14047	Library	14047
A9743	27	08	1866	Documents	Letters Out	Mr G. F. Fowler	Despatch of money and further order for newly published books.		14047	Books	14047
A9744	27	08	1866	Documents	Letters Out	Mr W. Detmold	Acknowledges receipt of case of books and invoice.		14047	Library	14047
A9745	03	09	1866	Documents	Letters Out	F. C. Downes Esq.	The Committee has decided to comply with your request for opening a door in the passage leading to the Institute.		14047	Buildings	14047
A9746	03	09	1866	Documents	Letters Out	W. M. Brown Esq., Ballaarat	Letter of thanks for offering to give a Benefit in aid of the Institute.		14047	Concert performances	14047
A9747	15	09	1866	Documents	Letters Out	J. Windle Esq., Chamber of Commerce	The Committee considers it undesirable to let the Hall for a Dog Show as the noise would be a serious disturbance to readers.		14047	Hall booking	14047
A9748	13	09	1866	Documents	Letters Out	Revd J. G. Carr, 37 Dorcas St, Emerald Hill	Agreement to have the Hall, although it may be in a somewhat disordered condition.		14047	Hall booking	14047
A9749	15	09	1866	Documents	Letters Out	C. E. Jones Esq., M.P.	Letter of thanks for prompt reply and agreement. The Committee wishes to commence with an evening of Readings and Music and dates are suggested. The intention is to include Professor Hill.		14047	Lectures and classes	14047
A9750	15	09	1866	Documents	Letters Out	The Honourable Colonial Secretary, Tasmania	Letter of thanks for the two volumes of statistics presented to the Institute.		14047	Statistics	14047
A9751	17	09	1866	Documents	Letters Out	Henry Slater, Esq. N.H. Nicholls	reminder letter stating that your subscription remains unpaid since the 31st January, 1865 and request that arrears of 1 pound 15/- be paid before the 22nd next.		14047	Membership	14047
A9752	17	09	1866	Documents	Letters Out	N. Oldham, Esq. Jas. Oldham	reminder letter that your subscription is unpaid since 31st October, 1864 and request payment of 2 pounds before the 22nd next.		14047	Membership	14047
A9753	18	09	1866	Documents	Letters Out	Lieut. Col. Wallace	letter advising that the Committee has decided to commence a course of Popular Reading in the Hall and would like to solicit your valuable assistance as a reader on the opening night, October 2nd.		14047	Lectures and classes	14047
A9754	20	09	1866	Documents	Letters Out	A.T. Abel, Esq.	Your communication will be put before the Committee at its next meeting; any blame with respect to the Exhibition of Minerals must rest with me {Mr. Batten]; I did allow the Secretary of the Exhibition to place your specimens in the Hall; I thought you intended them to be exhibited as I saw you showing them to a gentleman, and on the morning after the opening when speaking to me you showed no surprise or displeasure.		14047	Exhibitions & Displays	14047
A9755	24	09	1866	Documents	Letters Out	J.J. Streeter, Esq., Honorary Secretary, Ballaarat Choral Society	letter advising that the Committee intends to commence a course of Popular Reading in the Hall and it being thought desirable to make the first entertainment on an especially attractive character and ask of your kind acceptance of your Society on that occasion.		14047	Lectures and classes	14047
A9756	29	09	1866	Documents	Letters Out	B.G. Davis, Esq. M.P.	letter of thanks for your assistance through Mr. Gillies at the inauguration of a course of Popular Reading; could you please inform me of your selection that you will read so I may get the programme printed, Messrs. Gillies, C.E. Jones and Thos. Lang are the other readers.		14047	Lectures and classes	14047
A9757	27	07	1866	Documents	Letters Out	Mr. G.F. Fowler	letter listing publications to be discontinued; the book arrived in capital condition; please send Anderson's Work on Draughts also list of prices for globe makers, do not lose the opportunity of getting the back vols. of Annual Register at reduced price.		14047	Books	14047
A9758	29	09	1866	Documents	Letters Out	A.T. Abel, Esq., Ballaarat	letter conveying the regret of the Committee that any misundersanding should have arisen relative to the exhibition of your minerals and at the same time to inform you that it never was the intention of the BMI to purchase them.		14047	Exhibitions & Displays	14047
A9759	02	10	1866	Documents	Letters Out	Mr. C.H. Compton, 33 Collins Street, Melbourne	notification that the Hall is engaged on the 10th, but is available 11th to 13th, I gave this information yesterday to Mr. Thos. J. Southern who yesterday applied for the Hall on the 9th and 10th for Miss Aitken.		14047	Hall booking	14047
A9760	29	09	1866	Documents	Letters Out	John Cathie, Esq., Ballaarat	letter acknowledging your donation of two plans to the BMI; Castlemaine Mining District and Maryborough Mining District and to tender our cordial thanks.		14047	Donations	14047
A9761	08	10	1866	Documents	Letters Out	Mr. Dempster, Melbourne	If you can come on the 12th and 13th next please consider it an engagement; I am sorry if you find it such an inconvenience in the matter, but I find it very difficult to avoid losing an engagement for the room.		14047	Buildings	14047
A9762	31	10	1866	Documents	Letters Out	Mr. N. Detmold, Melbourne	letter enclosing cheque for 10 pounds with an apology for not sending it earlier but as you promised Mr. Cathie that you would call upon me during the month of September I thought I would have paid you then.		14047	Book binding	14047
A9763	04	10	1866	Documents	Letters Out	Miss Turner, Lyons Street, Ballaarat	letter tendering the best thanks of the Committee for your kind and valuable assistance at the "Popular Readings" on the 2nd inst.		14047	Lectures and classes	14047
A9764	09	10	1866	Documents	Letters Out	Thos. J. Southern, Esq., Criterion Hotel, Melbourne	I shall be happy to do anything in my power [Mr. Batten] to forward Miss Aitken news; I cannot however consider any engagement completed for the room until I receive a deposit; the charge for the two nights will be 7 pounds 10 shillings and the deposit required is 2 pounds.		14047	Hall booking	14047
A9765	13	10	1866	Documents	Letters Out	B.G. Davis, Esq., M.P., Melbourne	letter instructed by the Committee thanking you for your kind compliance with their request that you would read; at the Popular Reading in the large Hall and regret that indisposition should have deprived them of your valuable assistance; and to inform you that it is intended to hold the Second Reading on the 23rd., and to ask your kind co-operation on that evening.		14047	Concert performances	14047
A9766	13	10	1866	Documents	Letters Out	C. S. Jones Esq., MP, Melbourne	.letter of thanks for assistance at Popular Reading		14047	Concert performances	14047
A9767	1710	10	1866	Documents	Letters Out	G. Coppin Esq.	setting out dates available for engagements, admission charges and cost of Hall.i.e. 36 pounds foir fortnight, and also that stage has been altered to give much better accommodation.		14047	Hall booking	14047
A9768	17	10	1866	Documents	Letters Out	B G. Davies Esq., MP	advising that celebration in the Hall will take place following laying of foundation stone for Baptist Church resullting in postponment of Readings and apologizing for inconvenience and offering evening of 24th, 29th or 30th		14047	Concert performances	14047
A9769	24	10	1866	Documents	Letters Out	Mr. D. Blair Esq., Parliament House	request to read at "Popular Reading' on 29th along with Rev. J. Potter, Messrs. B.Gillies, and B.G. Davies.		14047	Concert performances	14047
A9770	19	10	1866	Documents	Letters Out	G. Coppin Esq.	advising that dates required are not available for use of Hall unless commencement is made either 1st or 2nd November and all dates up to December 25th are available.		14047	Concert performances	14047
A9771	27	10	1866	Documents	Letters Out	C. Tenbrink Esq., Mechanics Institute, Smythesdale.	returning book left in Reading Room by persons unknown		14047	Books	14047
A9772	24	10	1866	Documents	Letters Out	G. Coppin Esq.	setting out dates now available for hire of Hall if postponment of Horticultural Show goes ahead		14047	Hall booking	14047
A9773	27	10	1866	Documents	Letters Out	G. Coppin Esq	confirming that Hall available for two weeks commencing 10 December.		14047	Hall booking	14047
A9774	27	10	1866	Documents	Letters Out	Mr. G. F. Fowler	forwarding Bill of Exchange for 50 pounds and instructions for forwarding various books and magazines as specified.		14047	Accounts	14047
A9775	29	10	1866	Documents	Letters Out	Mr. Charles Dyte Esq. MP	setting out times of Office opening and offering Lecture Room for bi-weekly sale of shares on either weekly or monthly basis and costs as set out. Committee is unwiling to let either of small rooms as Office.		14047	Room booking	14047
A9776	05	11	1866	Documents	Letters Out	I.Ferris Esq., Melbourne.	requesting copies of Acts of Parliament and copies of consolidated Statutes as well as Government Gazette.		14047	Books	14047
A9777	12	11	1866	Documents	Letters Out	Chairman and Committee of Ballaarat Water Commission.			14047	Committees	14047
A9778	13	11	1866	Documents	Letters Out	Rev. Carr, St. George's Hall	advising of dates available for use of Hall in both November and December.		14047	Hall booking	14047
A9779	12	11	1866	Documents	Letters Out	I. Voightlander Esq. C/o Mr. G. G. Burgess, opposite Christ Church, Moorabool Street Geelong.	advising that Hall available for 20th November and setting our charges		14047	Hall booking	14047
A9780	26	11	1866	Documents	Letters Out	Rev. Carr, St. George's Hall	advising Hall unavailable until after Christmas and offering 1-8th December inclusive.		14047	Hall booking	14047
A9781	22	11	1866	Documents	Letters Out	D. Marshall Esq., Mechanics Institute, Sandhurst.	advising that Institute not rated by borough Council.		14047	Committees	14047
A9782	24	11	1866	Documents	Letters Out	Messrs. Greig & Murray	setting out volumes missing of Port Philip Herald which became Melbourne Morning Herald and requesting files be completed.		14047	Library	14047
A9783	24	11	1866	Documents	Letters Out	The Hon. The Attorney General	requesting copy consolidated Statutes issued by Government Printing Office.		14047	Books	14047
A9784	26	11	1866	Documents	Letters Out	Mr. W. F. Pleydell	acknowledging resignation as President and trusting withdrawal of resignation if departure from Ballarat is not permanent.		14047	Membership	14047
A9785	27	11	1866	Documents	Letters Out	D. C. Crockett Esq. Ballarat.	letter of thanks for donation of 'Times' from August to September 1866.		14047	Donations	14047
A9786	27	11	1866	Documents	Letters Out	G. F. Fowler.	forwarding Bill Exchange for 50 pounds and requesting discontinuation of "Harper" magazine and also requesting that Arnolds Physical Geography and Lancasters Cholera pamphlet be sent.		14047	Accounts	14047
A9787	01	12	1866	Documents	Letters Out	Messrs. Greig & Murray, Melbourne.	requesting reply to letter of 24th ultimo.		14047	Library	14047
A9788	03	12	1866	Documents	Letters Out	Messrs. Greig & Murray,	expressing regret at the deficiency between file of Newspapers sold and those actually delivered. The missing volumes contained important years in the history of the colony 1851 and 1852 and would not have purchased same had this be known. No reference had been made to any legal claim by the Institute and trusts that an equitable arrangement can be made.		14047	Library	14047
A9789	06	12	1866	Documents	Letters Out	Messrs Matthews & Co., Mt. Alexander Mail.	forwarding postal order for 1 pound 10/- for postage to 30th September 1867 for supply of Mt. Alexander Mail..		14047	Library	14047
A9790	06	12	1866	Documents	Letters Out	Proprietor, Portland Guardian	forwarding postal order for 1 pounds 8/8d for supply of paper up to 31st instant and requesting discontinuation of same.		14047	Library	14047
A9791	08	12	1866	Documents	Letters Out	Messrs. Greig & Matthews	advising that under instructions from Messrs. Broadbent & Small an offer of allowance of 3/- per volume be made this being considered appropriate but would prefer missing papers even unbound to any allowance.		14047	Library	14047
A9792	08	12	1866	Documents	Letters Out	Thomas Hurly Esq.	Letter of thanks for donation of 'University Calendar' 1859-60.		14047	Donations	14047
A9793	08	12	1866	Documents	Letters Out	A. M.Greenfield Esq.	letter of thanks for restoration of 2 books long missing from Library.		14047	Books	14047
A9794	08	12	1866	Documents	Letters Out	Committee Sebastopol Welsh Choir	reply to their letter of 21st ult., advising remission of rent due for later concert on distinct understanding that it is a concession to Choir and not to any religious body. Cost of lighting 1 pound must be paid.		14047	Concert performances	14047
A9795	08	12	1866	Documents	Letters Out	B. M. Nathan Esq.,Sydney.	acknowledging telegram engaging Hall for 1 week and requesting 5 pounds deposit.		14047	Hall booking	14047
A9796	10	12	1866	Documents	Letters Out	W. C. Smith	As one of the Founders of the Institute, it is with regret that the Committee accepts your resignation.		14047	Membership	14047
A9797	11	12	1866	Documents	Letters Out	George Moore Esq.	Reminder that five pounds is still owing to the Institute from the "Bell" Concert in September. Although Mr Lovitt insists that it is only three pounds, he has neither appeared in person or sent any money.		14047	Accounts	14047
A9798	13	12	1866	Documents	Letters Out	G. Coppin Esq.	An answer is needed concerning the offer before noon tomorrow, otherwise there is no chance for the room to be let.		14047	Room booking	14047
A9799	13	12	1866	Documents	Letters Out	Mr W. Detmold	Questioning the charge for Subscription Book and 8 other books.		14047	Book binding	14047
A9800	13	12	1866	Documents	Letters Out	Messrs Greig & Murray	Letter of thanks to Greig & Murray and Messrs Bronckhurst & Smale for prompt and liberal treatment. Encloses an account for the allowance.		14047	Accounts	14047
A9801	13	12	1866	Documents	Letters Out	Mr H. Eastwood	Hall is available when required, but a deposit of five pounds is needed to secure it.		14047	Hall booking	14047
A9802	17	12	1866	Documents	Letters Out	Mrs Tugwell	Letter of condolence on the death of her husband, a man of "active benevolence and gifted with rare business capacity". Thanks for his role as a member of the BMI Committee.		14047	Committees	14047
A9803	20	12	1866	Documents	Letters Out	B. M. Nathan Esq, Mechanics' Institute, Geelong	Reminder that a deposit of five pounds is required to secure the Hall.		14047	Hall booking	14047
A9804	19	12	1866	Documents	Letters Out	The Proprietor, Guardian, Kyneton	Request for a full copy of the Guardian on remittance of the postage in advance		14047	Library	14047
A9805	29	12	1866	Documents	Letters Out	T. P. Hill, Esq.	The Hall is let for those three days, but is available later in the week.		14047	Hall booking	14047
A9806	27	12	1866	Documents	Letters Out	Mr G. F. Fowler	Concerning Book Catalogue. The secondhand copy of Times will do very well, made up to date with new copies.		14047	Library	14047
A9807	27	12	1866	Documents	Correspondence	Robert Lewis Esq.	Notification that at a Special General Meeting of members he was elected a Trustee of the BMI in place of W. C. Smith, resigned.		14047	Committees	14047
A9808	03	01	1867	Documents	Letters Out	T. P. Hill Esq.	You and Mr Aitken have been booked in for 10th and 11th.		14047	Hall booking	14047
A9809	31	12	1866	Documents	Letters Out	The Proprietor, Grenville Advocate	Request for a supply of the paper on payment of postage in advance.		14047	Library	14047
A9810	05	01	1867	Documents	Letters Out	Ian Campbell Esq.	Notification of election to the Committee of Management caused by the death of John Tugwell.		14047	Committees	14047
A9811	09	01	1867	Documents	Letters Out	Mr W. Detmold	Sending money to liquidate the account owing.		14047	Accounts	14047
A9812	05	01	1867	Documents	Letters Out	M. K. Armstrong Esq., Kyneton Guardian	Letter of thanks for prompt reply. Sending P.O. Order for 10 shillings for one year's postage.		14047	Library	14047
A9813	05	01	1867	Documents	Letters Out	The Secretary, Sandhurst Mechanics' Institute	Reply to their letter of 28th ult., stating their letter was presented to Committee and it was made an order of the day for the next meeting. Communication will follow.		14047	Lectures and classes	14047
A9814	11	01	1867	Documents	Letters Out	Revd T. G. Carr	Will let the Hall for one week, but a deposit of five pounds is necessary to secure it.		14047	Hall booking	14047
A9815	09	01	1867	Documents	Letters Out	Henry Cordukes Esq., Secretary, Benevolent Asylum	Lecture Room is not available on preferred dates, but a smaller room is.		14047	Room booking	14047
A9816	10	01	1867	Documents	Letters Out	Mr L. H. Kildahl	Request for subscription of one pound for the year 1862-3. If not paid, proceedings will be commenced for its recovery.		14047	Membership	14047
A9817	17	01	1867	Documents	Letters Out	Honorary Secretary, Mechanics' Institute, Clunes	Reply to their letter of 14th. Enclosed Catalogue has been marked with most popular works in Biography, History, Science etc. Light Literature is in the greatest demand.		14047	Library	14047
A9818	21	01	1867	Documents	Letters Out	The Secretary, Sandhurst Mechanics' Institute	Response to letter of 28th utl. The Committee advises that your proposition is at present impracticable from the absence of qualified lecturers and the apathy of the mining community; we therefore respectfully decline to join your Committee in asking a subsidy from Government. With respect to interchange of mineralogical specimens BMI Committee trust before long to be in a position to carrying it out.		14047	Lectures and classes	14047
A9819	26	01	1867	Documents	Letters Out	Messrs. Gordon & Gotch	letter requesting supply of Harpers to commence with the January, 1867 number; are your prices for the Herald & Tribune for the daily, semi-weekly or weekly editions, the Scientific American is very high.		14047	Library	14047
A9820	25	01	1867	Documents	Letters Out	Mr. Mawson, Lancashire 'B' Ringers, Ballan	letter giving dates available for the Hall.		14047	Hall booking	14047
A9821	09	02	1867	Documents	Letters Out	Mr. Detmold	letter advising that some papers and magazines have been sent to you today via Mr. Cathie for binding; the supplement to Govt. Gazette I expect on Monday.		14047	Book binding	14047
A9822	26	01	1867	Documents	Letters Out	Mr. G.F. Fowler	letter requesting supply of newspapers and supplement, and informing that we have just ordered Harpers.		14047	Library	14047
A9823	08	92	1867	Documents	Letters Out	Government Printer	Under date 6th December, 1866 the Secretary of the Law Department informed me "that the Government Printer has been instructed to supply a copy of the Victorian Statutes to every Mechanics Institute", please advise what steps are necessary to procure a copy.		14047	Library	14047
A9824	11	02	1867	Documents	Letters Out	Thos. G. Carr Esq.,	letter advising of damage to the chairs in the Hall while the room was let to you and request that you will have to pay for the damages without delay. Repairs to the platform is one pound 10 shillings; for the ninety chairs smashed, for repair, two pounds 10 shillings, repairs to the seats 15/-, total bill is 4 pounds 15 shillings.		14047	Hall booking	14047
A9825	19	02	1867	Documents	Letters Out	Hon. N.M.K. Vale, M.P.	letter advising of receipt of Consolidated Statutes, Statistics for year 1865 and Education Report.		14047	Library	14047
A9826	18	02	1867	Documents	Letters Out	Hon. N.M.K. Vale, M.P.	reminder letter of your kind promise to lend the Institute your copies of the Consolidated Statutes until ours is supplied from the Government Printing office, you also said you would endeavour to procure a copy of the Education Report for the BMI.		14047	Library	14047
A9827	18	02	1867	Documents	Letters Out	N.H. Anstee, Esq., Registrar General	letter requesting a copy of the Statistics of the Citizens of Victoria for 1865.		14047	Library	14047
A9828	20	02	1867	Documents	Letters Out	Messrs. John Fairfax & Sons, Sydney Morning Herald	advising that we have received a letter from Gordon & Gotch Melbourne, and Mr. M. Bode from this town, an account from you for a subscription for six quarters to the Herald to 31st December, 1866; we dispute this amount, and we list copies of our records and receipts below.		14047	Subscriptions	14047
A9829	06	03	1867	Documents	Letters Out	Mr. T. G. Carr Esq.,	disputing cost of Hall rental		14047	Accounts	14047
A9830	28	02	1867	Documents	Letters Out	Mr. G. Gibson, Haymarket Theatre, Mebourne.	advising Hall is engaged for Flower Show on dates requested and offering six or nine nights commencing 16th. Terms 19 pounds or 28 pounds.		14047	Hall booking	14047
A9831	22	02	1867	Documents	Letters Out	W. H. Archer Esq., Registrar General.	acknowledging, with thanks, his presentation of the following: Statistics of Victoria for 1865; Statistical Notes 1835-60; Statistical Notes in relation to Agriculture and Live Stock 5 vols.		14047	Statistics	14047
A9832	25	02	1867	Documents	Letters Out	W. H. Archer Esq, Registrar General	acknowledging with thanks Census of Victoria parts 1 - 6; Statistics of Victoria 1861& 1863; Statistical Notes to March 1866.		14047	Statistics	14047
A9833	23	02	1867	Documents	Letters Out	Mr. G. F. Fowler	enclosing 50 pounds Bill of Exchange, and noting that no magazines have been received via Panama and an extra 2d has to be paid via that route, and suggests that stay with P & O mail. Also forwards list of books not yet received.		14047	Accounts	14047
A9834	04	03	1867	Documents	Letters Out	Mr. George Moore Esq., Hon. Sec. Ballarat Choral Society.	requesting payment for use of Hall and other rooms occupied last November and stating that in future all charges must be paid immediately after Concert takes place.		14047	Accounts	14047
A9835	05	03	1867	Documents	Letters Out	T.G.Carr Esq	Relating to hiring the Hall		14047	Letters Out	14047
A9836	08	03	1867	Documents	Letters Out	Mr. Detmold	acknowledging receipt of 6 volumes of newspapers and requesting that balance be forwarded as soon as possible. Advising that Government Gazette Index not yet printed and asks that band be left for pasting when obtained.		14047	Books	14047
A9837	14	03	1867	Documents	Letters Out	T. G. Carr Esq.,	returning dishonoured cheque and advising that new cheque was honoured.		14047	Accounts	14047
A9838	09	03	1867	Documents	Letters Out	Mr. T. G. Carr Esq.	quering cheque made out to 'National Bank, Melbourne' and requesting new cheque made out payable to 'Ballarat' with the undertaking that first cheque will be returned.		14047	Accounts	14047
A9839	09	03	1867	Documents	Letters Out	Mr. W. Detmold	advising that one of two packages of papers and magazines transported by Mr. John Cathie has gone astray and requesting that inquiries be made at Spencer Street Station for recovery of same.		14047	Books	14047
A9840	16	03	1867	Documents	Letters Out	Mr.Detmold.	requesting reply to letter forwarded in connection of lost parcel of books as soon as possible.		14047	Books	14047
A9841	25	03	1867	Documents	Letters Out	Thomas G. Carr, Esq. Sandhurst	advising that letter has been placed before Committee and no allowance can be made and requesting that payment for damages to platform and furniture still unsatisfied be paid or proceedings will be taken for recovery of same.		14047	Accounts	14047
A9842				Documents	Letters Out		Page 309 torn from book		14047	Letters Out	14047
A9843	16	03	1867	Documents	Letters Out	The Mayor and Councillors of the Borough of Ballaarat.	directing attention to necessity of erection of public closets in some central position in town as the general public is using those of Institute which causes great inconvenience to members		14047	Committees	14047
A9844	16	03	1867	Documents	Letters Out	The Hon. J. M. Grant	advising of resignation of Mr.W. C. Smith as one of the Trustees of Institute, and requesting that Mr. Robert Lewis may be appointed in his place		14047	Membership	14047
A9845	16	03	1867	Documents	Letters Out	Hon. J. M. Grant,	requesting survey of Section 123 Parish of Ballaarat , Allotment 7 being part of piece of land granted to Mechanics Institute, the Committee being desirous of erecting a building to cover whole frontage.		14047	Buildings	14047
A9846	03	04	1867	Documents	Letters Out	Proprietor, 'Bacchus Marsh Express.'	advising that stamps will be sent to cover postage costs of papers normally given free of charge.		14047	Accounts	14047
A9847	27	03	1867	Documents	Letters Out	Mr. G. F. Fowler	enclosing Second Exchange for 50 pounds and advising that magazines and newspapers arrived together and requesting that they now not be sent by that route. Also requesting that Statesman Year Book be forwarded immediately on publication. List of extra books required.		14047	Accounts	14047
A9848	30	03	1867	Documents	Letters Out	T. Oliphant Esq., Ballarat.	acknowledging donation with thanks of 1 volume of "Hindustani Vocubulary" to Library.		14047	Donations	14047
A9849	30	03	1867	Documents	Letters Out	James Smith Esq., Librarian, Parliament Library.	acknowledging with thanks receipt of Catalogue of Parliament Library.		14047	Donations	14047
A9850	09	04	1867	Documents	Letters Out	G. Patmore Esq. Proprietor of ?	enclosing Postal order for 18/- being payment up till 31st March and requesting fresh account and receipt and pointing out error in dispatch of papers.		14047	Accounts	14047
A9851	09	04	1867	Documents	Letters Out	M. Simonsen Esq.,	advising that Hall available on Tuesday 23rd and will hold offer open until after arrival of tomorrow evening post - deposit of 3 pounds required.		14047	Hall booking	14047
A9852	16	04	1867	Documents	Letters Out	W. Detmold, Melbourne	forwarding cheque for 6 pounds 8/- in payment of 2 accounts and pointing out overcharge and binding error		14047	Accounts	14047
A9853	09	04	1867	Documents	Correspondence	Mr. A. Dempster, Melbourne	repeating request for receipt for 7 pounds 10/-		14047	Accounts	14047
A9854	27	04	1867	Documents	Letters Out	Mr G.F. Fowler	Goods received with one of the cases damaged and 44 vols injured. In future please send duplicate insurance policy also query whether insurance should be sought with an agent in Ballarat. Query overcharge.		14047	Book damage	14047
A9855	-	-	1867	Documents	Letters Out	The Secretary to the Mechanics' Institute, Sandhurst	Recommending Mr. G.F. Fowler as a London Agent to supply books, magazines etc to their Institute.		14047	Books	14047
A9856	04	05	1867	Documents	Letters Out	Mr Edward Harvey, Christy's Minstrels	Query re dates Hall engaged for his appearance and request reply.		14047	Hall booking	14047
A9857	16	05	1867	Documents	Letters Out	B.W. Wheatland Esq., Mechanics' Institute, Geelong	Request for papers and information re the management of the Geelong Mechanics' Institute for the use of BMI Committee.		14047	Committees	14047
A9858	15	05	1867	Documents	Letters Out	Alfred Miller Esq., Ballaarat East Public Library	Reply to their communication placed before BMI Committee regarding charge for hire of Hall. A full remission of the entire charge is made with regret that the entertainments resulted in a loss to your institution.		14047	Accounts	14047
A9859	25	05	1867	Documents	Letters Out	The Manager of the London Chartered Bank of Australia	Notification that Mr Joseph Jones elected as President of the Institute.		14047	Committees	14047
A9860	27	05	1867	Documents	Letters Out	Mr G.F. Fowler	Further communication regarding books damaged in previous order and insurance claim. Request for Mudie's list of surplus books.		14047	Book damage	14047
A9861	29	05	1867	Documents	Letters Out	Mr W. Detmold	Request for terms upon which he is prepared to execute the binding for the institute for year ending 30 April 1868.		14047	Book binding	14047
A9862	-	05	1867	Documents	Letters Out	Messrs Gordon & Gotch	Incorrect account returned; query charge for Harpers. Request for other editions of Harpers if available.		14047	Accounts	14047
A9863	01	06	1867	Documents	Letters Out	A. Boyle Esq., Hon Secretary, Ballaarat Choral Society	Re their request for Hire of Hall, BMI committee cannot agree to the engagement until the amount due for the concert in November last is paid.		14047	Hall booking	14047
A9864	05	06	1867	Documents	Letters Out	Mr. W. Detmold	further request for a reply to BMI letter regarding Binding.		14047	Book binding	14047
A9865	13	06	1867	Documents	Letters Out	Mr W. Detmold	Request for price for Library Register. Strongly bound & lettered on back. Extra for numbers at head of column from 1 to 6000.		14047	Book binding	14047
A9866	06	06	1867	Documents	Letters Out	Mr W. Detmold	Accept his offer for binding. No evidence of BMI having any books bound with cloth sides. Extra 6 pence acceptable.		14047	Book binding	14047
A9867	08	06	1867	Documents	Letters Out	Mr T. Crawcom, Daylesford	Letter of thanks for the return of a Library book which had been found.		14047	Books	14047
A9868	08	06	1867	Documents	Tenders	Mr Chas P?	Notification that tender for printing has been accepted. Specifications need to be signed.		14047	Printing	14047
A9869	08	06	1867	Documents	Letters Out	J. A. Doane Esq.	Letter of thanks for a donation of a copy of Harper's Magazine required to complete a volume.		14047	Donations	14047
A9870	08	06	1867	Documents	Letters Out	Mr Roberts, Main Street	Letter of thanks for returning a book which had been stolen from the Library.		14047	Books	14047
A9871	20	06	1867	Documents	Letters Out	Mr W. Detmold	Letter concerning incomplete books and their binding.		14047	Book binding	14047
A9872	--	--	----	Documents	Letters Out	Page is blank	Page is blank		14047	Letters Out	14047
A9873	22	06	1867	Documents	Letters Out	Mr W. Detmold	Letter of apology for any misunderstanding concerning volumes. There had been a mix up with orders from Gordon & Gotch.		14047	Books	14047
A9874	27	06	1867	Documents	Letters Out	Mr G. F. Fowler	Sending money to cover purchases. Requests cheap volumes, those bound together or secondhand copies. Do not re-bind unless absolutely necessary. Very anxious to get Annual Register 1836-64 - would it be possible to advertise for a secondhand copy? Please don't forget the remnants of old orders. The index is missing to some of the volumes of periodicals.		14047	Books	14047
A9875	26	06	1867	Documents	Letters Out	W. C. Smith Esq.	Letter of thanks for the donation of 18 volumes of Carlyle's works and Macaulay's History of England.		14047	Donations	14047
A9876	02	07	1867	Documents	Letters Out	Mr John Brejaw, Mechanics' Institute, Geelong	Letter concerning letting the Hall - days when it is free and current rates (19 pounds for one week).		14047	Hall booking	14047
A9877	28	06	1867	Documents	Maps	Honorary Secretary, Mechanics' Institute, Clunes	Geological Survey maps are so incomplete that no action has been taken to bind them.The Map of the Colony - which is complete - will be mounted and varnished.		14047	Museum	14047
A9878	08	07	1867	Documents	Letters Out	Mr W. Detmold	Encloses payment for recent work, but protests "against the scant courtesy with which you have been pleased to treat me."		14047	Accounts	14047
A9879	08	07	1867	Documents	Letters Out	R. Le Poer French Esq.	Letter of thanks for donation of ten guineas. Has been enrolled in the list of Life Members.		14047	Donations	14047
A9880	17	07	1867	Documents	Letters Out	Mr W. Detmold	Letter concerning a case of books. No complaint was registered, it was simply an enquiry as to when the books woud be ready. (The first half of the letter is illegible.)		14047	Book binding	14047
A9881	23	07	1867	Documents	Letters Out	Mr Henrigus	A catalogue is being prepared to distribute to every home in the town and suburbs. Advertising material will be interleaved in it, providing a wide audience. Mr Wilson of the Star has mentioned your name as likely to undertake the collection of advertisements in Melbourne.		14047	Advertisement	14047
A9882	22	07	1867	Documents	Letters Out	Revd J. J. Hallet	The Committee has decided a remission of rent charged for the public meeting on behalf of the Deaf and Dumb Institution of Victoria. Payment of fee for gas is all that is required.		14047	Accounts	14047
A9883	22	07	1867	Documents	Reports	J. G. Knight Esq.	Requests a copy of your Report of the late Exhibition to be placed in the Library.		14047	Exhibitions & Displays	14047
A9884	27	07	1867	Documents	Letters Out	G. F. Fowler	Detailed list of books required. Asks to hurry with the order and to insure against loss. Encloses a few Reports to be forwarded to a few leading Mechanics' Institutes in Great Britain, requesting an exchange.		14047	Books	14047
A9885	29	07	1867	Documents	Letters Out	W. Franks, Geelong	advises that new Library Catalogue with advertisements will be published and delivered free to every home guaranteeing a circulation of 6000 . Requests advertisements and undertaking to obtain advertisements in Geelong - also sets out charges as : full page 2 pounds 10/- , half page 1 pound 10/- and quarter 7/6d.		14047	Advertisement	14047
A9886	30	07	1867	Documents	Letters Out	Mrs. Martyn, Sebastopol	reminder of amount due and and requesting arrangements be made for liquidation.		14047	Accounts	14047
A9887	30	07	1867	Documents	Letters Out	Hon. The Treasurer	requests share of moneys apportioned as bank overdraft required settle accounts with English book publishers. Also mentions that other neighouring Mechanics Institutions have already received their shares.		14047	Accounts	14047
A9888	03	08	1867	Documents	Letters Out	Miss Salomon, Barkly Street	advises that Lecture Room cannot be let for a Quadrille Assembly on account of the close proximity to Reading Room.		14047	Room booking	14047
A9889	02	08	1867	Documents	Letters Out	The Proprietor, "West Coast Times"	requests supply of journal for placement in Reading Room		14047	Library	14047
A9890	03	08	1867	Documents	Letters Out	E. James Esq., Chamber of Commerce.	acknowledging with thanks donation of 2 Volumes of "Barclays Dictionary"		14047	Donations	14047
A9891	03	08	1867	Documents	Letters Out	Mr. W. Detmold, Melbourne	enclosed cheque for 10 pounds 8/6d. in payment of account less 6/- charged for Millboards as indicated in letter of 16th ult.		14047	Library	14047
A9892	30	07	1867	Documents	Letters Out	Mr. E. Doward Esq.,	acknowledging receipt of donation of 10 guineas and advising of Life Membership		14047	Donations	14047
A9893	03	08	1867	Documents	Letters Out	Messrs. Broadbent & Co.,	points out that Miners Exchange has no closets or urinals resulting in over usage of those of the Institute and requests that steps to overcome the evil be taken to avoid becoming a public nuisance.		14047	Fixtures & Fittings	14047
A9894	03	08	1867	Documents	Letters Out	Mrs. Martyn, Sebastopol	requesting all or part payment in discharge of liabilities in connection with late Bazaar and advises that no mention of letter will be furnished to Newspaper.		14047	Bazaar	14047
A9895	03	08	1867	Documents	Letters Out	Mr. F. Ross, Agent for R. G. Batchelde, Sandhurst.	Gives times and terms for hire of room and gas costs.		14047	Room booking	14047
A9896	05	08	1867	Documents	Letters Out		advises that Mr. Worthington is engaged to collect advertisements for Catalogue on 15% commission and 5% on other advertisements. The Institute reserves the right to refuse any advertisement deemed to be objectionable.		14047	Advertisement	14047
A9897	05	08	1867	Documents	Letters Out	Mr. W. J. Hunt	rejecting offer for cost for advertisement in either page or half page size and sets out price of 2 pound 10/- one page; half page 1 pound 10/-. Advises that willing to give 20% including collection. If offer not accepted one of Committee must visit Melbourne and arrange for collection. Authority for collection of advertisements and payment for same		14047	Advertisement	14047
A9898			1867	Documents	Memorandum		sets out costs of 120 pounds , distribution 20 pounds pounds for 6000 copies and information as to advertisements in Catalogue i.e. 6000 copies to be delivered free to every house in Ballaraat, postage to outlying districts; stiff covers ; 130-140 pages including advertisements; Catalogue will cover news,medical information (no quack advertisements); all advertisements to be sent in by 17 instant; charges for specified areas 3 guineas and 2 guineas. 80 pounds of ads. already obtained and canvasser to go through town .		14047	Advertisement	14047
A9899	06	08	1867	Documents	Letters Out	Mr. I. M. Garratt Esq.	authorising employment of Mr. Liddas. Forwards specimen pages for advertisements for Catalogue and memoranda for assistance of canvasser.		14047	Advertisement	14047
A9900	07	08	1867	Documents	Letters Out		assumes that contact made with Institute President Mr. Jones, and encloses application forms		14047	Membership	14047
A9901	08	08	1867	Documents	Letters Out	Mr. R. G. Batchelde Esq., Castlemaine.	advises that booking made for 17-31st and requests telegraph confirming arrangements.		14047	Hall booking	14047
A9902	07	08	1867	Documents	Letters Out	I.H. Hume Esq., Mechanics' Institute, Geelong.	advising that Hall available after 26th and requests reply by return post as he then will be ahead of incomplete arrangements with Dr. Carr.		14047	Hall booking	14047
A9903	07	08	1867	Documents	Letters Out	Mr. I. H. Hume Esq.,	advises that Hall tentatively booked for a Panorama from 19-31st with unverified option of another week , has now been confirmed but will honour previous arrangements made on prompt reply and suggests formal application for week commencing 2nd September.		14047	Hall booking	14047
A9904	09	08	1867	Documents	Letters Out	Mr. R. G. Batchelde, Kyneton.	acknowledging receipt of deposit of 5 pounds and sets out alternative dates available.		14047	Letters Out	14047
A9905	08	08	1867	Documents	Letters Out	Mr. I. H. Hume Esq., Geelong.	setting out times available for Hall and requesting confirmation of dates required.		14047	Hall booking	14047
A9906	12	08	1867	Documents	Letters Out	I. H. Hume Esq., Geelong.	sets out available dates for Hall booking with request for confirmation together with Deposit.		14047	Hall booking	14047
A9907	10	08	1867	Documents	Letters Out	I.G. Knight Esq.	acting on advice from Mr. Vale a further application for a copy of Report of late Exhibition is now made.		14047	Reports	14047
A9908	14	08	1867	Documents	Letters Out	I. H. Hume Esq.,	further request for dates required together with deposit.		14047	Hall booking	14047
A9909	17	08	1867	Documents	Letters Out	Mayor and Councillors of Borough of Ballaarat	draws attention to letter of 16th March last on subject of Public closets and requests that problem be remedied before summer sets in.		14047	Fixtures & Fittings	14047
A9910	21	08	1867	Documents	Letters Out	Mr. George Gibson, Agent for Mr. Gourlay, Rockhampton	As soon as the time of the arrival of the the Duke of Edinburgh visit is known I will undertake to make an engagement for you.		14047	Letters Out	14047
A9911	19	08	1867	Documents	Letters Out	J.H. Hume Esq.,	previous to making an engagement with anyone else for the succeeding week I will communicate with you; your engagement is fixed from the 2nd to the 7th September.		14047	Hall booking	14047
A9912	22	08	1867	Documents	Letters Out	Mr. W.J. Hunt	letter asking to be advised of what progress in the making of the Catalogue and advertisements.		14047	Advertisement	14047
A9913	22	08	1867	Documents	Letters Out	Mr. Henriques	I have written to Mr. Hunt enquiring about the progress with the Advertisements with a request by return; I have not heard from him. Could you please ask him to reply by the 11.00am post tomorrow morning.		14047	Advertisement	14047
A9914	29	08	1867	Documents	Letters Out	D. Tallerman Esq.	the Books arrived this afternoon, the invoice is incorrect; I asked you to give me the selling price of each book; there is scarcely one of them I would care to give the price with 33% for advance; I will divide the difference otherwise I will send the 21vols. back and send cheque for balance.		14047	Library	14047
A9915	27	08	1867	Documents	Letters Out	Mr. Fowler	Send a good edition of Sterne's Works, think Rutledge's will do; take Appleton's Dictionary off your list; if Short American Transport is not purchased I do not require it; send Murfinatts Chemistry by mail parcel.		14047	Books	14047
A9916	31	08	1867	Documents	Letters Out	Mr. Joseph Logan, Humffray Street, Ballaarat	instructed by the Committee to inform you that by a Resolution passed at the meeting held last evening you were ordered to be expelled for having wilfully destroyed a newspaper, the Wood's Point Times and Mountaineer of the 17th instant.		14047	Library	14047
A9917	30	08	1867	Documents	Letters Out	Mr. Geo. Gettally, Gippsland Times	have posted two amounts of postage of 5/- since we commenced receiving your newspaper; I enclose a P.O. for one pound balance, with apologies.		14047	Accounts	14047
A9918	31	08	1867	Documents	Letters Out	D. Tallerman Esq.,	Reply to his correspondence stating that it was understood with absolute certainty that prices given by him were agreed by both sides as net but to avoid any further trouble will agree to pay overcharge with protest. Exception taken to his repeated remarks about permitting a 'very free selection' when in fact the books were principally selected by himself. Further notes re obtaining missing volumes and arrangements to settle claim.		14047	Library	14047
A9919	31	08	1867	Documents	Letters Out	James Orr Esq., Secretary, I.O/P.,	Reply to enquiry re room booking for meetings; BMI committee unable to comply with his request.		14047	Room booking	14047
A9920	31	08	1867	Documents	Letters Out	Thos. Stevenson Esq., Ballaarat	acknowledging with thanks of BMI committee his donation of 32 volumes of Books (various).		14047	Donations	14047
A9921	05	09	1867	Documents	Letters Out	A.L. Archer Esq., Beaufort	forwarding copy of BMI Rules and Reports. In response to his enquiry Mr Batten gives suggestions of how he might go about the formation of a Mechanics' Institute.		14047	Constitution (Rules)	14047
A9922	05	09	1867	Documents	Letters Out	Mr D. Tallerman	In receipt of his invoice; reminder that three volumes already paid for. Send books to Mr Detmold and request return of original invoice.		14047	Books	14047
A9923	05	09	1867	Documents	Letters Out	J. Orr Esq., Secretary, Excelsior Tent, I.O/P.	request that meetings of the Tent should finish by 10.30 pm when the Institute closes.		14047	Meetings	14047
A9924	09	09	1867	Documents	Letters Out	Mr W. Detmold	Parcels with books and invoice received, query re binding of some volumes.		14047	Book binding	14047
A9925	10	09	1867	Documents	Letters Out	Messrs Gordon & Gotch	Request for supply of West Coast Times.		14047	Accounts	14047
A9926	11	09	1867	Documents	Tenders	Mr W. Detmold	enclosing correct copies of his tender and accompanying letter noting Mr Detmold incorrect with respect to 8 vols books.		14047	Book binding	14047
A9927	14	09	1867	Documents	Letters Out	Mr Calvert	Rough sketch enclosed and reqest cost by return of post with same amount of work as cover of London Society. Letter also contains suggestions of lettering, presentation, etc.		14047	Printing	14047
A9928	14	09	1867	Documents	Letters Out	Joseph Comb Esq., Town Clerk	application to have footpath in front of Institute flagged with Bluestone; usual terms between the Corporation and holders of property.		14047	Buildings	14047
A9929	17	09	1867	Documents	Letters Out	R. LePoes Trench Esq.,	accepting kind offer of a copy of the "Manufacturer".		14047	Donations	14047
A9930	17	09	1867	Documents	Letters Out	Registrar, University of Melbourne	acknowledging with thanks receipt of the University Calendar for 1867-8.		14047	Donations	14047
A9931	18	09	1867	Documents	Letters Out	Mr Calvert	accepting his offer conditionally upon work being executed forthwith; the Arms and Minerva to be included.		14047	Printing	14047
A9932	23	09	1867	Documents	Letters Out	Mr Calvert	returning sample with request to reduce in size. Agree to payment in cash on receipt of blocks.		14047	Printing	14047
A9933	26	09	1867	Documents	Letters Out	I.G. Knight Esq	further request for a copy of the Report of the Commissions of the late International Exhibition.		14047	Reports	14047
A9934	27	09	1867	Documents	Letters Out	Mr F. Rose, Agent for R.G. Batchelde Esq	Hall available for one week; please confirm engagement by return.		14047	Hall booking	14047
A9935	27	09	1867	Documents	Letters Out	Mr G. F. Fowler	List of books and periodicals to be sent. Request to discontinue French Illustrated after present subscription.		14047	Accounts	14047
A9936	21	09	1867	Documents	Letters Out	George Sherwood Esq., Heidelberg	Include a copy of Rules and Reports. Recommendations for subscriptions. Also recommends opening a Reading Room - no matter how humble a scale. "You will find that the best start."		14047	Subscriptions	14047
A9937	28	09	1967	Documents	Letters Out	Mr F. Rose, Agent for Mr Batchelor, Ararat	One week has been booked and a deposit is required. An extra week is possible, except if it coincides with the week the Duke of Edinburgh is here.		14047	Hall booking	14047
A9938	28	09	1867	Documents	Letters Out	Mr James Allen	Notification of resolution passed: "That Mr Allan has not furnished the committee with sufficient evidence to induce them to rescind the resolution previously adopted."		14047	Committees	14047
A9939	30	09	1867	Documents	Letters Out	T. W. Gaggen Esq.	Agreeing to remission of one pound for the use of the Piano at the Concert.		14047	Accounts	14047
A9940	28	09	1867	Documents	Letters Out	W. L. Muller Esq.	Letter of thanks for donation of "Sydney University Calendar".		14047	Donations	14047
A9941	30	09	1867	Documents	Letters Out	J. Apperly Esq., Kyneton	Our Trustees are ex officio members of the Committee and have felt no need to frame any "Regulations" under the Trust Grant.		14047	Constitution (Rules)	14047
A9942	30	09	1867	Documents	Letters Out	P. Cazaly Esq, Honorary Secretary Harmonic Society	The Committee has decided to let the Hall to you for the week in which H. R. H. the Duke of Edinburgh visits Ballarat.		14047	Hall booking	14047
A9943	04	10	1867	Documents	Letters Out	Messrs Martin & Trevan, Creswick	Probably because of the removal of the Agency, the Institute has not received a copy of your paper since 30th August. Continuation of supply would be appreciated, in return for postage.		14047	Accounts	14047
A9944	04	10	1867	Documents	Letters Out	F. T. Rayner, Port Denison Times	Thanking "you and Mr Malkis for your kindness and to accept your offer of the Times."		14047	Donations	14047
A9945	08	10	1867	Documents	Letters Out	I. G. Knight Esq.	Letter of thanks for a copy of "Official Record".		14047	Donations	14047
A9946	04	10	1867	Documents	Letters Out	T. G. Carr Esq.	Details of availability of Hall.		14047	Hall booking	14047
A9947	07	10	1867	Documents	Letters Out	John Ferres Esq., Government Printer	Application for Ballarat's copies of Dr Mueller's Australian work, as directed by the Legislative Assembly.		14047	Books	14047
A9948	19	10	1867	Documents	Letters Out	W. C. Grimley Esq., Secretary, Sandhurst Mechanics' Institute	A deposit of five shillings is taken from each member borrowing books. This is particularly convenient for enforcing fines and the returning of books. Our members number 770, with 80 Life Members.		14047	Subscriptions	14047
A9949	18	10	1867	Documents	Letters Out	Miss Edith Palmerston, Shamrock Hotel, Sandhurst	Acknowledgement of two pounds for deposit of hire of Hall, as long as it does not coincide with the visit of the Duke of Edinburgh.		14047	Accounts	14047
A9950	22	10	1867	Documents	Letters Out	W. M. Maddison Esq., Agent for Dr Carr, Echuca	Hall is available when required, unless these are the days of the visit of the Duke of Edinburgh. A deposit is required, also a guarantee for any damage done to the room. The account for former damages remains unliquidated.		14047	Hall booking	14047
A9951	21	10	1867	Documents	Letters Out	Mr G. Gibson, Secretary to Mr Barlow, Melbourne	Hall is available when required, unless that is the time of the visit of the Duke of Edinburgh.		14047	Hall booking	14047
A9952	24	10	1867	Documents	Letters Out	J. Bryce Wilkinson Esq	The alterations desired regarding the proof advertisement will be made. However a rough proof gives a very poor idea of the completed work.		14047	Advertisement	14047
A9953	26	10	1867	Documents	Letters Out	T. G. Carr Esq.	Agree to let the Hall unless the days coincide with the visit of the Duke of Edinburgh. Acknowledgement of cheque for five guineas as guarantee for payment of any damage done to furnishings or fittings.		14047	Hall booking	14047
A9954	26	10	1867	Documents	Letters Out	Messrs Lister & Angel	The renewal or otherwise of the leases of the frontages is under consideration. The Committee does object to the proposal that a portion of the premises be available for the sale of Colonial wine.		14047	Shop & Office Rentals	14047
A9955	16	11	1867	Documents	Letters Out	W. Alexander Esq.	Acknowledges cancellation of Hall booking. Can only return deposit if Hall is taken, although is confident of that happening.		14047	Accounts	14047
A9956	28	10	1867	Documents	Letters Out	J. Pitman Esq.	If members of the Institute are admitted to your class for half the fee charged, the Committee will place a room at your disposal free of charge.		14047	Room booking	14047
A9957	29	10	1867	Documents	Letters Out	Mrs Martyn	Request for the account due from the Bazaar be liquidated immediately.		14047	Accounts	14047
A9958	29	10	1867	Documents	Letters Out	A. Boyle Esq.	A request to settle the account of thirteen pounds fifteen shillings.		14047	Accounts	14047
A9959	23	11	1867	Documents	Letters Out	J. Pitman Esq.	A room is available for another class, three evenings weekly on the same conditions as before.		14047	Room booking	14047
A9960	23	11	1867	Documents	Letters Out	Hy Davies Esq.	The Hall is let for the whole of the coming week, so the meeting of the Children for Practice will need to be held at the Orderly Room or elsewhere.		14047	Hall booking	14047
A9961	25	11	1867	Documents	Letters Out	C. Bortle Esq.,	replying to your memorandum; the Committee has instructed me to inquire in what capacity or on whose behalf you engaged the Hall and room in June last and could you please inform the Committee of the names of the gentlemen who held office as officers and members of the committee in the Ballaarat Choral Society at the time referred to above.		14047	Hall booking	14047
A9962	23	11	1867	Documents	Letters Out	A.T. Abel, Esq.	the Committee tenders their best thanks for the collection of Minerals now completed.		14047	Exhibitions & Displays	14047
A9963	28	11	1867	Documents	Letters Out	T. Guthrie Carr Esq.,	letter requesting again for payment of 15 pounds 15 shillings for the hire of the Hall and Pianos and to inform you that if payment is not received by Monday next, the matter will be placed in the hands of a Solicitor.		14047	Accounts	14047
A9964	27	11	1867	Documents	Letters Out	G.F. Fowler	The French Revolution has pages 193-224 repeated and pages 225-272 missing; the letter includes a list of publications required and charges thereof.		14047	Book damage	14047
A9965	07	12	1867	Documents	Letters Out	Mr. Lyons, Agent for 'Thatcher", Polytechnic Hall, Melbourne	letter advising of what dates Hall is available with a request for a 25% deposit if you want it.		14047	Hall booking	14047
A9966	13	12	1867	Documents	Letters Out	F.O. Downes Esq.,	letter offering the renewal of the offices held by you for a six month term and at a rental of 3 pounds per week.		14047	Shop & Office Rentals	14047
A9967	13	12	1867	Documents	Letters Out	F. Curwen Esq.,	The Committee and Trustees are offering you the office held by you for a rent of one pound per week, clear of taxes, for six months.		14047	Shop & Office Rentals	14047
A9968	13	12	1867	Documents	Letters Out	J. Goodall, Esq.	under the authority of the Trustees and Committee we hereby agree to renew your lease of the office held by you for a term of six months at the same rent and conditions as previous.		14047	Shop & Office Rentals	14047
A9969	13	12	1867	Documents	Letters Out	Messrs. Lester and Angel	under the authority of the Trustees and Committee we hereby agree to renew your lease of the frontage held by you for a term of six months for the same rent and conditions.		14047	Shop & Office Rentals	14047
A9970	13	12	1867	Documents	Letters Out	Mr. P. McKean	the Committee tenders their thanks for your donation of two volumes of the Illustrated London News.		14047	Donations	14047
A9971	13	12	1867	Documents	Letters Out	I.M. Connell, Esq.	Subject to prior engagements; a room will be placed at your disposal for a Book-keeping class three evenings a week on condition that a reduction of one guinea per course be made to members of the Institute.		14047	Room booking	14047
A9972	23	12	1867	Documents	Letters Out	Hon. N.M.K. Vale	letter of thanks from the Committee for obtaining for the Institute the autograph of H.R.H. The Duke of Edinburgh.		14047	Books	14047
A9973	17	12	1867	Documents	Letters Out	F.A. Phillips, Esq., 17 Napier Street, Fitzroy	letter advising of dates and cost of hire available for the Hall.		14047	Hall booking	14047
A9974	21	12	1867	Documents	Letters Out	F.C. Downes, Esq.	letter informing you that the Committee has decided to adhere to the original offer contained in my letter dated the 13th inst.		14047	Committees	14047
A9975	21	12	1867	Documents	Letters Out	F.C. Downes, Esq.	letter advising that your tenancy of the office held by you from the Trustees of the BMI under agreement dated 6th January, 1866 expires on Saturday next.		14047	Shop & Office Rentals	14047
A9976	27	12	1867	Documents	Letters Out	Mr. G.F. Fowler	letter advising that next mail will send further remittance if the settlement for the insurance is satisfactory; the damage was valued by Mr. Mueller, Bookseller here on behalf of Lloyds' Agent; it was not for me to complain of the then estimates being too high; I did inform you I bought in nearly (?), I had a friend buying for me; I cannot see what objection there could be in our buying if we chose to give more than others.		14047	Accounts	14047
A9977	23	12	1867	Documents	Letters Out	H. Montgomery Esq.,	Committee disappointed that you did not intimate your wishes to them in respect to the Hall as they would have done all in their power to meet your views; and had you expressed a wish to read in the Alfred Hall that room was as open to an engagement by then as by the Temperance Society.		14047	Hall booking	14047
A9978	07	01	1868	Documents	Letters Out	F.P. Hickson, Esq., Mechanic's Institute, Clunes	I sent you a copy of the Catalogue immediately after its publication, by the wording of your letter it does not appear that you have seen it, if so, I will forward another copy. Letter includes charges for advertisements.		14047	Advertisement	14047
A9979	03	01	1868	Documents	Letters Out	Mr. M. Delmold	letter requesting a date for the return of books sent to to you on 8th November for binding.		14047	Books	14047
A9980	13	01	1868	Documents	Letters Out	Hon. N.M.K. Vale	letter listing the accounts of the BMI to 31st December, 1867; this includes Income, Value of Buildings, Members, List of Publications and Books held in the Library, and the square footage of Rooms, Hall of the BMI, as per your request.		14047	Accounts	14047
A9981	18	01	1868	Documents	Letters Out	N. Stallard, Esq.	letter directed by the Committee of their repeated application for payment of the account due from you for advertising in the Catalogue.		14047	Accounts	14047
A9982	18	01	1868	Documents	Letters Out	Mrs. Smith	letter requesting payment of the account due for advertisement.		14047	Accounts	14047
A9983	28	01	1868	Documents	Letters Out	Mr. B. M. Wheatland Esq., Geelong Mechanics Institute	states rules for Lady Members "if lady member is nominated by family, half subscription to be paid yearly or half yearly - Ladies not nominated by any member pay full subscription. 81 lady members are now paying full subscription and a portion of Library is partitioned off for their use. Some lady members do not use reading room but subscriptions of those who do about cover the expenses incurred.		14047	Subscriptions	14047
A9984	07	02	1868	Documents	Letters Out	Mr. George Case Esq.,	requesting confirmation of Hall booking		14047	Hall booking	14047
A9985	28	01	1868	Documents	Letters Out	Mr. George Case Esq., Avoca	advising dates and terms for Hall hire , and offering names of appropriate places in district namely Symthesdale Mechanics Institute, Clunes Kent Hotel, Back Creek Daylesford and Buninyong.		14047	Hall booking	14047
A9986	30	01	1868	Documents	Letters Out	Townsend McDermott Esq.	requesting payment of 13 pouinds 15/- owed by Choral Society for use of Hall and other rooms in June last as former applications for settlement have not met with success.		14047	Accounts	14047
A9987	07	02	1868	Documents	Letters Out	Mr. McGowan, Armstrong Street	acknowledging with thanks donation of 2 half crowns found in ruins of Bentley Hotel		14047	Donations	14047
A9988	01	02	1868	Documents	Letters Out	Dr. Bullen	acknowledging with thanks donation of 7 coins for museum at Institute.		14047	Donations	14047
A9989	05	02	1868	Documents	Letters Out	Mr. George Case, Sandhurst	sets out terms for Hall hire and posting of Bills.		14047	Hall booking	14047
A9990	04	02	1868	Documents	Letters Out	Mr. G. F. Fowler	forwarding Bill of Exchange for 50 pounds and listing names of books and magazines omitted from case. No Army and Navy lists since July received.		14047	Books	14047
A9991	17	02	1868	Documents	Letters Out	Mr. H. T. Dwight Esq.,	thanks for attention to supply of Illustrated London News		14047	Library	14047
A9992	12	02	1868	Documents	Letters Out	Mr George Case Esq., Castlemaine.	advising that cannot annul agreement for hire of Hall but will endeavour to let Hall upon authority being received.		14047	Hall booking	14047
A9993	29	02	1868	Documents	Letters Out	Mr. W. Detmold	forwarding cheque for 12 pounds 12 /6d. in payment of account and listing overcharges		14047	Accounts	14047
A9994	29	02	1868	Documents	Letters Out	Proprietor "Church News"	requesting copy of journals for Reading room and advising postage costs will be remitted.		14047	Letters Out	14047
A9995	10	03	1868	Documents	Letters Out	Mr. W. Detmold	list of books sent for binding to be bound in Rowan paper size with selected books to be bound in Rowan Cloth size		14047	Book binding	14047
A9996	03	03	1868	Documents	Letters Out	Mr. G. F. Fowler,	advising that missing books came to hand with exception of Tyndale on Sound and Knights' ??? Alphabets and reminder that sending newspapers by magazine parcel payment to Mr. Vale is 6d. per pound. Also request for Constitution of Canada, Longmans list of newspapers and Bakers Nile Tributaries.		14047	Books	14047
A9997	14	03	1868	Documents	Letters Out	Mr. Seeley Esq.	declining resignation and offering leave of absence.		14047	Committees	14047
A9998	14	03	1868	Documents	Letters Out	Thomas Whitelaw Esq.,	offering thanks for offer to design and supervise decoration of Institute Hall. Subject has been referred to House Committee for report.		14047	Committees	14047
A9999	18	03	1868	Documents	Letters Out	Hon. Sir Redmond Barry, Trustee Melbourne public Library	soliciting donation of charts of Italian School of Painters and photographs of old Masters as presented to Geelong and other kindred Institutions.		14047	Donations	14047
A10000	30	03	1868	Documents	Letters Out	Mr. G. F. Fowler	forwarding list of requests to make complete files of Illustrated London News and also lists books purchased locally and further list of those required.		14047	Books	14047
A10001	25	03	1868	Documents	Letters Out	Mr H.P. Lyons, Agent for Thatcher, Talbot	Notification of dates when Hall available.		14047	Hall booking	14047
A10002	01	04	1868	Documents	Letters Out	F.P. Hickox Esq., Mechanics' Institute, Clunes	Notification that principal portion of advertisements in catalogue obtained by Mr Batten; afterwards Mr. I.W.M. Worthington was employed and paid at the rate of 20%.		14047	Advertisement	14047
A10003	02	04	1868	Documents	Letters Out	Alfred Phillips Esq	Notification that Hall is booked for Easter week but available after the 20th inst.		14047	Hall booking	14047
A10004	09	04	1868	Documents	Letters Out	Mr W.H. Creighton	Library Committee request explanation of why he has a number of BMI books in his possession in violation of the Rules.		14047	Books	14047
A10005	15	04	1868	Documents	Letters Out	The Proprietor of the Tarrengower Times	Request copy of Tarrengower Times; if agreeable will forward stamps for postage.		14047	Library	14047
A10006	17	04	1868	Documents	Letters Out	Messrs Gordon & Gotch	Reminder of request sent on 29th May 1867 re Harpers Magazine and Godey's Lady's Book; please commence with January 1868.		14047	Library	14047
A10007	21	04	1868	Documents	Letters Out		Your offer of Harpers ... think they are to be obtained from the office in New York. Please send the Wellington Independent.		14047	Library	14047
A10008	23	04	1868	Documents	Letters Out	Messrs Vahland & Gertzschmann, Sandhurst	Enclosed for your information photo of Hall taken from the Platform. Lower rooms 14 ft high; flooring joists 11 inches; Hall 25 ft.		14047	Buildings	14047
A10009	23	04	1868	Documents	Letters Out	I.H. Davies Esq., Kew	Offices likely to be used by shareholders. N.W. corner of building about level with footpath but slopes slightly to the rear. Enclose photo of Hall taken from platform.		14047	Buildings	14047
A10010	25	04	1868	Documents	Letters Out	John Whelan Esq	Letter of thanks for ten guinea donation. Name has been added to the list of Life Members.		14047	Donations	14047
A10011	26	04	1868	Documents	Letters Out	Charles Boyd Esq.	Letter of thanks for donation of ten guineas. Name has been added to the list of Life Members.		14047	Donations	14047
A10012	25	04	1868	Documents	Letters Out	Alfred Curry Esq., Honorary Secretary, Piggoreet Mechanics' Institute	Unable to help, as there is no duplicate in the Library which can be spared.		14047	Library	14047
A10013	25	04	1868	Documents	Letters Out	Mr M. H Creighton	Directed by the Committee to inform you that unless a satisfactory explanation be offered before the next meeting, you will be expelled from the Institute.		14047	Membership	14047
A10014	25	04	1868	Documents	Letters Out	Mr G. F. Fowler	Request for unusual volumes.		14047	Books	14047
A10015	26	04	1868	Documents	Letters Out	C. N. Gol??	Because of damage to the book, the Committee requests the payment of 10/6 or the supply of a new copy.		14047	Books	14047
A10016	25	04	1868	Documents	Letters Out	Mr Woodroffe, Bohemian Glass Blowers, 151 Little Collins St, Melbourne	Arranging a Hall booking		14047	Hall booking	14047
A10017	25	04	1868	Documents	Letters Out	Rev Capper Esq.	Letter of thanks for two copies each of Dramatic Illustrations and Questions for Electors		14047	Donations	14047
A10018	06	05	1868	Documents	Letters Out	Mr M. H. Creighton	The Committee's resolution was that your explanation was not satisfactory, and that you be expelled the Institute for misconduct under Rule 31. You do have the right of appeal to a General Meeting should you wish.		14047	Committees	14047
A10019	06	05	1868	Documents	Letters Out	Wm Bartle Esq	Letter of thanks for ten guinea donation. Name has been added to the list of Life Members.		14047	Donations	14047
A10020	06	05	1868	Documents	Letters Out	W. T. Jones Esq.	Letter of thanks for ten guinea donation. Name has been added to the list of Life Members.		14047	Donations	14047
A10021	08	05	1868	Documents	Letters Out	D. O'Donnell Esq	Accept with deep regret your resignation from the Committee due to ill health. Acknowledge your valuable services over many years.		14047	Committees	14047
A10022	19	05	1868	Documents	Letters Out	???	Relating to a file of the Argus from the commencement of 1859. If you can assist the Committee in processing this, they would be very grateful.		14047	Letters Out	14047
A10023	11	05	1868	Documents	Letters Out	J. B. Earl Esq., Clunes	The Hall is lit by 2 of Schwartz's Patent Reflectors supplied by Demfroles of Russell St Melbourne. The cost depends on various factors but they use about 250 feet per hour.		14047	Buildings	14047
A10024	21	05	1868	Documents	Letters Out	P. Brennan, Esq.	thank you letter for subscription of ten guineas to the Institute and to inform you that your name has been added to the List of Members.		14047	Membership	14047
A10025	20	05	1868	Documents	Letters Out	Joseph Comb, Esq.	letter advising that you have been elected a Life Member of the BMI in acknowledgment of your long and valuable services as Honorary Auditor of the accounts of the Institition.		14047	Committees	14047
A10026	08	06	1868	Documents	Letters Out	Mr. N. Detmold	letter enclosing cheque for 7 pounds 16 shillings for your account against the BMI; could you please send the name stamp and any incomplete volumes you may have in the next parcel you send to Mr. Boyd.		14047	Book binding	14047
A10027	23	05	1868	Documents	Letters Out	Mr. G.F. Fowler	it is rather expensive send Scientific American by mail parcel, they were not urgent. Letter goes on to list new books required by the BMi.		14047	Books	14047
A10028	06	06	1868	Documents	Letters Out	Mr. W. Paul, Lydiard Street, Ballaarat	your specimens of binding having been approved of; your tender for the work required by the BMI for the year ending 30th April, 1869 has been accepted.		14047	Book binding	14047
A10029	06	06	1868	Documents	Letters Out	Mr. Chas. Boyd	your tender for the printing for the BMI for the year ending 30th April 1869 has been accepted.		14047	Printing	14047
A10030	20	06	1868	Documents	Correspondence	Mr. G.F. Fowler	only one vol. of Briton came by mail before last March, please send Volunteers Services Gazette, no news of the long promised case of books; I ordered many months ago Pole's Treatise on Cornish Pumping Engines, please get it if possible and send next mail.		14047	Letters Out	14047
A10031	06	06	1868	Documents	Letters Out	H.C. Walker, Esq.	thank you letter for subscription of ten guineas and to inform you that your name has been added to the list of Life Members of the BMI.		14047	Committees	14047
A10032	23	06	1868	Documents	Letters Out	I.H. Lorenz, Esq.	notification that the Committee has decided to award the third premium of 20 pounds for your design "Try Again" conditionally upon you furnishing proof that it can be carried out for the amount of your estimate.		14047	Letters Out	14047
A10033	22	06	1868	Documents	Letters Out	Mrs. Dixon, Hon. Sec., Ballaarat Refuge	the Committee has much pleasure in complying with your request for the use of a room for your monthly Committee meeting.		14047	Room booking	14047
A10034	22	06	1868	Documents	Letters Out	I.A.B. Kach, Esq.	letter advising that the Committee has decided to award you the second premium of 30 pounds to your design "Palladion" conditionally upon that you can supply proof it can be carried out for your estimate of cost. I presume the 'proof' will consist of a Schedule of quantities and prices.		14047	Committees	14047
A10035	23	06	1868	Documents	Letters Out	J.H. Jones, Esq.	letter advising that the Committee has decided to award you the first premium of 50 pounds for your design "Minerva" conditionally upon your furnishing proof that it can be carried out for your estimate of cost.		14047	Buildings	14047
A10036	09	07	1868	Documents	Letters Out	F. Curwen, Esq.	letter advising of your rent for your office, nine weeks in arrears, and the amount of 9 pounds be paid in the course of tomorrow.		14047	Letters Out	14047
A10037	04	067	1868	Documents	Letters Out	Honorable J.P. Fawkner, M.L.C.	the Committee accepts with thanks your kind offer to present the Institute with a large photograph of yourself; and to assure you that the gift will be very highly prized.		14047	Donations	14047
A10038	04	07	1868	Documents	Letters Out	R. Ross, Esq., Hon. Sec., Ballaarat North Mechanics' Institute	letter advising that the President and Committee passed a resolution at a meeting of the BMI instructing me to assure you of its anxiety; and to forward the interests of your ? and to request that you supply me with such particulars as will place it in possession of the exact nature of your wishes and requirements.		14047	Committees	14047
A10039	14	07	1868	Documents	Letters Out	I.A.B. Hock Esq.	forwarding cheque for 30 pounds being premium awarded for design for "Palladion"		14047	Accounts	14047
A10040	13	07	1868	Documents	Letters Out	A. A. Baker Esq. Agent, Sandhurst	advising date available for Hall hire and charges and requesting 25% deposit if booked.		14047	Hall booking	14047
A10041	18	07	1868	Documents	Letters Out	Mr. G. F. Fowler	forwarding Bill of Exchange for 50 pounds and requesting Mechanics Magazine (April), Musical Times for June 1865 and notes irregularaties in provincial papers.		14047	Accounts	14047
A10042	18	07	1868	Documents	Plans & Drawings	Mr. J. H. Jones Esq.	giving authorisation for preparation of working drawings and specifications of design submitted subject to conditions as to cost as per letter.		14047	Accounts	14047
A10043	18	07	1868	Documents	Letters Out	The Hon. W. M. K. Vale	acknowledging with thanks photograph of model of Victoria		14047	Donations	14047
A10044	18	07	1868	Documents	Letters Out	A. A. Baker Esq., Sandhurst	advising dates Hall available for hire at 28 pounds 10/- for 9 nights, gas extra.		14047	Hall booking	14047
A10045	14	08	1868	Documents	Letters Out	J.H.Jones Esq.,	Forwarding copy Rules and Report		14047	Constitution (Rules)	14047
A10046	15	08	1868	Documents	Letters Out	Mr. G. F. Fowler	acknowledging receipt of invoice and forwarding second Exchange for 50 pounds. Pole's Cornish Engine requested no matter the cost .		14047	Accounts	14047
A10047	17	08	1868	Documents	Letters Out	G. H. F. Ulrich Esq.	letter of thanks for donation of translation of Suchardt's Geological Notes and the processing of the work of General Portlock		14047	Donations	14047
A10048	17	08	1868	Documents	Letters Out	Mr. Newman	acknowledging with thanks donation of 1 volume "Plans, Elevation etc. of Henry V11 Chapel at Westminster"		14047	Donations	14047
A10049	18	08	1868	Documents	Letters Out	Hon. J.P.Fawkner	letter of thanks for photograph of self which will be fittingly hung in Reading Room.		14047	Donations	14047
A10050	29	08	1868	Documents	Letters Out	Messrs. Lester & Angel	Notice to quit property Sturt Street on 29th September next.		14047	Shop & Office Rentals	14047
A10051	29	08	1868	Documents	Letters Out	Messrs. Edwards & Curwen	Notice to Quit property Sturt Street on 29th September next.		14047	Shop & Office Rentals	14047
A10052	29	08	1868	Documents	Letters Out	Mr. J. A. Dames	advising that Committee has agreed to trial period of employment at salary of 30/- weekly.		14047	Staff	14047
A10053	29	08	1868	Documents	Letters Out	H. Dobson Esq.	letter of thanks for promotion of Institute during visit to United States.		14047	Advertisement	14047
A10054	29	08	1868	Documents	Letters Out	W.Goodall Esq.	Notice to Quit property on 29th September.		14047	Shop & Office Rentals	14047
A10055	29	08	1868	Documents	Letters Out	J.A.Dames	Notice to Quit property by 29th September.		14047	Shop & Office Rentals	14047
A10056	29	08	1868	Documents	Letters Out	Hon. C. E. Jones	acknowledging receipt of photograph of contour model of Victoria presented in conjunction with Mr. Vale.		14047	Donations	14047
A10057	29	08	1868	Documents	Letters Out	Hon. N. K. Vale,	acknowledging wioth thanks receipt of photograph of contour model of Victoria presented in conjunction with Hon C. E. Jones.		14047	Donations	14047
A10058	09	09	1868	Documents	Letters Out	Proprietor "Launceston Examiner"	requesting continuance of supply of journal and will remit postage if required.		14047	Accounts	14047
A10059	09	09	1868	Documents	Letters Out	Messrs. Gould & Martin	acknowledging receipt of 7 numbers of "The Homeopathic World". As requested by you they will be placed on Reading Room table.		14047	Donations	14047
A10060	05	09	1868	Documents	Letters Out	John Davies Esq., "Hobart Mercury"	letter of thanks for journal and offering to pay stamp duty if required.		14047	Accounts	14047
A10061	05	09	1868	Documents	Letters Out	H. Lynch, Bond Street, Chilwell.	advising dates Hall available fopr hire.		14047	Hall booking	14047
A10062	09	09	1868	Documents	Letters Out	Mr. G. G. Mackay, Manager, London Chartered Bank.	requesting advance of 4000 pounds for erection of new building and terms, conditions and security required. Counsel's opinion has been sought on responsibility of Committee members to securing loan. Deposit of Crown Grant and Lien of rental income of offices will be lodged to secure such loan.		14047	Accounts	14047
A10063	12	09	1868	Documents	Letters Out	Mr. J. Fortune, 473 Broadway, New York.	Following offer made to Mr. Dobson for ordering of books we now forward draft on London for 15 pounds for the purchase of 15 back volumes of "The Scientific American" and Volumes 1 and 8 of new series at cost of approximately $73 (about 11 pounds) and back volumes of Harpers monthly. Mr. H. Fortune has offered to include volumes in their cases and Mr. Roberts has offered to pack same, and payment will be made if required.		14047	Accounts	14047
A10064	12	09	1868	Documents	Tenders	J. H. Jones Esq.,	requesting call for tenders for new building in accordance with plans and specifications prepared to be submitted at next Committee meeting on 25th inst.		14047	Buildings	14047
A10065	14	09	1868	Documents	Letters Out	M. Sherwin Esq.,	advising that Hall hire stands as per booking but if it can be sublet a charge will only be made on remainder. Commencement of building operations will commence on 28th inst. hence Hall unavailable for some months.		14047	Hall booking	14047
A10066	14	09	1868	Documents	Letters Out	J. W. Barr Esq., Craigie Institute.	advising that our Trustees are 5 in number and elected from Institute Members and are ex officio members of Committee. By making Borough Council your trustees rather than appointing individuals will ensure continuity and also advises that application to Chief Secretary's Office will provide necessary forms for grant in aid.		14047	Constitution (Rules)	14047
A10067	21	11	1868	Documents	Letters Out	Thomas Pope Esq.	Letter of thanks for ten guinnea donation. Name added to the list of Life Members.		14047	Donations	14047
A10068	16	09	1868	Documents	Letters Out	C. Guthrie Esq., London Chartered Bank.	refers to deputation from Finance Committee regarding building loan of no more than 4500 pounds with interest not to exceed 8% on daily balance upon joint and several conditions of promissary note signed by President and Vice Presidents being discounted from time to time.		14047	Accounts	14047
A10069	26	09	1868	Documents	Letters Out	Messrs. Sergeant, Goodall, Downes and Clark	advising application for renting of new offices will be deferred until further notice.		14047	Shop & Office Rentals	14047
A10070	21	11	1868	Documents	Letters Out	J. Noble Wilson Esq	Thanks for documents and expressions of interest in the future of the Institute. Also to "recognise the deep debt of gratitute due to yourself and those other public spirited individuals who so nobly fought the battle of the institute, and secured for it the valuable site to which so much of its present prosperity is owing."		14047	Committees	14047
A10071	26	09	1868	Documents	Letters Out	Mr. James Francis	advising of election to act as Clerk of Works to new building at salary of 4 pounds per week. Duties should commence on contractor being placed in possession of ground.		14047	Buildings	14047
A10072	28	9	1868	Documents	Letters Out	J. A. Doane	Advising that no decision has been made in regard to letting of new offices and that his application will receive favourable consideration when this takes place		14047	Shop & Office Rentals	14047
A10073		9	1868zm	Documents	Letters Out	G. Edwards Esq	Advising that no decision has been made in regard to letting of new offices and that his application will receive favourable consideration when this takes place		14047	Shop & Office Rentals	14047
A10074	451	9	1868	Documents	Letters Out	J. H. Harrington, San Francisco	Very Difficult to read - but apparently he is trying to solicit Donations (?) from old members		14047	Donations	14047
A10075	30	9	1868	Documents	Letters Out	G. G. Mackay, Manager, London Chartered Bank	Asking whether he is willing to change name on Promissary note given as security to that of person elected to office		14047	Accounts	14047
A10076			1868	Documents	Letters Out	G.F.Fowler	Advising books sent		14047	Books	14047
A10077	10	10	1868	Documents	Letters Out	J. H. Jones	Advising that a meeting of the Committee had been called to consider the matter		14047	Buildings	14047
A10078	10	10	1868	Documents	Letters Out	Madam (Mrs Frederick Young)	Letter of sympathy on death of her husband, and colleague of Mr Batten - full page tribute to Mr. Frederick Young.		14047	Committees	14047
A10079	13	10	1868	Documents	Letters Out	J. H. Jones Esq.	Advising that his letter of the 10th inst. had been withdrawn. A cheque for 100 pounds for Commission was available for collection at the office		14047	Accounts	14047
A10080	14	10	1868	Documents	Letters Out	Wm Levey Esq	Advising that BMI Committee is not presently letting offices in the new building		14047	Shop & Office Rentals	14047
A10081	14	10	1868	Documents	Letters Out	J. Minton Esq	Acknowledging receipt of ten guineas and stating that name has been added to list of Life Members		14047	Membership	14047
A10082	24	10	1868	Documents	Letters Out	Wm Palmer Esq	Acknowedging receipt of ten guineas and informing that his name has been added to list of Life Members		14047	Membership	14047
A10083	22	10	1868	Documents	Letters Out	Messrs Gordon & Gotch	Enclosing cheque for fourteen pounds 15/- for amended account - at the conclusion of subscription, please cancel Ocean Times. Also enquiring cost of subscription to Auckland Weekly Herald		14047	Library	14047
A10084	10	10	1868	Documents	Letters Out	Walter Sherwin Esq., Adelaide	his letter laid before BMI Committee - committee unable to release from committment but willing to take nine pounds for Hall engagement if paid by return of post.		14047	Hall booking	14047
A10085	23	10	1868	Documents	Letters Out	Mr Holesgrove at Mr G. Robertson's	queries re over-charges on invoices and volumes missing.		14047	Accounts	14047
A10086	23	10	1868	Documents	Letters Out	Mr H. Dwight	Books received. Books and invoice correct except no bookseller ever charged us for cases. Enclose cheque for 42 pounds 17 shillings 6 pence - please acknowledge payment.		14047	Books	14047
A10087	26	10	1868	Documents	Letters Out	D. Bemcastle	sending best thanks of committee for donation of books written by yourself - 'Travels in India, China' 2 vols and 'Australian Snake Bites'.		14047	Donations	14047
A10088	26	10	1868	Documents	Letters Out	Mr Wm Clarke	committee best thanks for donation to library.		14047	Donations	14047
A10089	27	10	1868	Documents	Letters Out	Mr A. Stombucca	confirming his drawings sent to him by rail on 22 or 23 July in accordance with his request. If not received suggest enquiry at railway station.		14047	Exhibitions & Displays	14047
A10090	09	11	1868	Documents	Letters Out	Mr G.F. Fowler	queries re obtaining back copies of a different publications to complete volumes. Particular query regarding Lancet July 1863 to December 1867.		14047	Books	14047
A10091	02	11	1868	Documents	Letters Out	J. Ferris, Government Printer	application for the volumes of the Consolidated Statutes and Mining Laws recently issued for the use of BMI members. Will pay any transport expenses.		14047	Library	14047
A10092	11	11	1868	Documents	Letters Out	Maynard Ord Esq., Pleasant Creek News	application for supply of his journal upon payment of postage.		14047	Library	14047
A10093	11	11	1868	Documents	Letters Out	E.C. Moore, Esq	acknowledging with cordial thanks of Committee his donation of the 'Ballaarat District Hospital Reports' from the establishment of that institution.		14047	Donations	14047
A10094	18	11	1868	Documents	Letters Out	J.H. Jones Esq	letter on behalf of BMI House and Building Committee calling his attention to fact that the Gallery has not yet been commenced and pointing out loss and inconvenience to the Institute.		14047	Buildings	14047
A10095	19	11	1868	Documents	Letters Out	The Honourable the Minister of Justice	request copies of the recent vols of the Consolidated Statutes and Mining Laws to complete the sets kindly presented by order of the Government.		14047	Library	14047
A10096	21	11	1868	Documents	Letters Out	Mr Wm Stevenson, Unicorn Hotel	drawing attention to drain from his yard flowing under the Miners' Exchange into the foundation of the building under erection and request immediate steps taken to divert drainage into proper channel.		14047	Unicorn Hotel	14047
A10097	26	11	1868	Documents	Letters Out	Mr C. Chamberlain	Dissatisfation with the way the contract for emptying the closets is being carried out. The contract calls for emptying twice a week and it has only been once a week, which is a great nuisance.		14047	Buildings	14047
A10098	24	11	1868	Documents	Letters Out	B. W. Wheatland Esq.	Letter of thanks for the donation of an engraving of the Hon. W. Gladstone, M. P. Unable to locate any model of a mine in Ballarat. There are several in the Museum of Melbourne.		14047	Donations	14047
A10099	26	11	1868	Documents	Letters Out	R. Wilson Esq., Secretary, National Insurance Co.	Drawing attention to the building near our present building.		14047	Insurance	14047
A10100	26	11	1868	Documents	Letters Out	Sayers Esq., Northern Assurance Co.	...building...		14047	Insurance	14047
A10101	26	11	1868	Documents	Letters Out	Revd Thos Williams, Colac	Thanks for your kind attention. The Committee is "compelled to decline the offer of the Harlerian Miscellany."		14047	Exhibitions & Displays	14047
A10102	26	11	1868	Documents	Letters Out	Thomas Lang Esq., Australasian Insurance Co	Drawing attention to the brick and stone building now in course of erection on the Institute reserve and also to the gallery to be placed in the present large Hall.		14047	Buildings	14047
A10103	28	11	1868	Documents	Letters Out	W. Webster Esq., Friendly Societies' Fete Committee	A room will be available for your committee whenever existing engagements permit.		14047	Room booking	14047
A10104	28	11	1868	Documents	Letters Out	Mr Theophilus Williams	The Hall is available for the Eisteddford, provided the contractors are not delayed.		14047	Hall booking	14047
A10105	12	12	1868	Documents	Letters Out	Mr James Francis	Resignation as Clerk of Works has been accepted with regret.		14047	Committees	14047
A10106	07	12	1868	Documents	Letters Out	Baboo Peary Chund Muttra, Metcalf Hall, Calcutta	Letter of introduction requesting "kind offices between our respective institutes." Suggests an exchange of the "Englishman" for the Melbourne Argus or any other Victorian newspaper. Sends copy of Illustrated Post with view of our new building.		14047	Library	14047
A10107	08	12	1868	Documents	Letters Out	The Mayor and Councillors, Borough of Ballaarat	Request to build retiring rooms in connection with the large Hall over the footpath of the right of way at the rear of the institute. The rooms would be built on columns forming a verandah over the footpath		14047	Buildings	14047
A10108	07	12	1868	Documents	Letters Out	Mr Charles Martin	Letter of thanks for the dontion of the Sixth Report of the Board of Education.		14047	Donations	14047
A10109	07	12	1868	Documents	Letters Out	Mr James Bennett	Letter of thanks for the donation of the Temperance Year Book.		14047	Donations	14047
A10110	15	12	1868	Documents	Letters Out	Mr Rogers, School of Arts, Sydney	No copies of the Empire since 15th November, but we have sent the Star "with scrupulous regularity." Will you carry out the arrangement?		14047	Library	14047
A10111	14	12	1868	Documents	Letters Out	J. H. Jones Esq	A reminder of the dishonoured cheque for two pounds 10/-. Request to pay that amount today.		14047	Accounts	14047
A10112	15	12	1868	Documents	Letters Out	Mr R. Batchelder	Our room will be completed about the end of January. A Gallery holding 250 people is being built and will be handsomely decorated. I will let you know the minute it is finished, should you desire to come to it.		14047	Buildings	14047
A10113	15	12	1868	Documents	Letters Out	Thomas Broadbent Esq.	Notification of a problem with the drainage of his property (the Mining Exchange) from a cesspit, which is causing serious damage to the walls and foundations of the new building. Request to lift floor boards in order to repair the problem.		14047	Buildings	14047
A10114	22	12	1868	Documents	Letters Out	Honourable J. B. Humffray	Notification of the re-laying of the Foundation Stone. It was all done very quickly so the contractors of the new building were not delayed, and so we were unable to contact you to request your presence. When the new building is finished there will be an official opening and we hope you will be able to come.		14047	Buildings	14047
A10115	22	12	1868	Documents	Letters Out	Hon. C.E. Jones	The Foundation stone of the BMI was re-laid this morning with a number of leading citizens of Ballaarat in attendance; we did this at a few hours' notice, in order not to delay the Contractors, and we would like to reassure that this was the only reason you were not invited to be present was that there would not have been sufficent time for you to reach Ballaarat.		14047	Buildings	14047
A10116	06	01	1869	Documents	Letters Out	J.B. Clutterbuck, Esq. M.D.	letter acknowleding receipt of your "Essay on Australian Diseases" and to tender our best thanks.		14047	Donations	14047
A10117	23	12	1868	Documents	Letters Out	Mr. P.N. Thorne, 90 Gore Street, Fitzroy	letter appointing you Clerk of Works to the BMI at a salary of 4 pounds 10 shillings per week, the previous holder of the situation having been paid 4 pounds per week. We would like you to commence Wednesday next, the 30th inst.		14047	Staff	14047
A10118	24	12	1868	Documents	Letters Out	N.P. Stark, Esq., Secretary, European Guarantee Society	The BMI Committee are currently engaged in erecting an extensive building, three Committee members have Guarantee Policies with your Society and have been informed that they will not be permitted to sign the Bill; The Committee find it necessary to give their joint and several Promisory Notes to the London Chartered Bank as collateral; I am informing you of the services loss which the BMI will sustain if these gentlemen named are forced to resign by the action of your Committee; the income last year of the BMI was 2135 pounds with expenditure of 1494 pounds; the building at present in course of erection will cost 6000 pounds and will increase our income by at least 1100 pounds p.a.; the amount we shall have to borrow will not exceed 3000 pounds and a sum of nearly 1800 pounds p.a. will be available for reduction of the debt without anyway interfering with the efficiency of the BMI; the Committee is very anxious to retain the services of these three valuable members and trust you will take the matter to a favourable consideration.		14047	Buildings	14047
A10119	05	01	1869	Documents	Letters Out	The Mayor and Councillors of the Borough of Ballaarat	letter written on behalf of the Committee seeking permission to lay a drain for the purpose of carrying soakage from the foundation of the new building.		14047	Buildings	14047
A10120	05	01	1869	Documents	Letters Out	The Mayor and Councillors of the Borough of Ballaarat	letter directed by the Committee requesting that you will allow them to use its discretion as to whether the columns shall be iron or wood stipulated by you in your consent to the erection of retiring rooms and staircase at the rear of the large Hall.		14047	Buildings	14047
A10121	15	01	1869	Documents	Letters Out	J.H. Jones, Esq.	letter directed by the Building Committee to bring to your attention the apparent instability of the flat arches underneath the corridor and inquire whether in the advent of their being pronounced insecure, the contractor is bound to rebuild the same in accordance with the specifications; also under what conditions is the contractor allowed to charge for extra work, please reply before 7.00pm this evening so that it may be laid before the Committee.		14047	Buildings	14047
A10122	16	01	1869	Documents	Letters Out	J.H. Jones, Esq.	would 11.00am Tuesday morning next would be convenient for you to meet with the Committee.		14047	Meetings	14047
A10123	19	01	1869	Documents	Letters Out	Mr. Jonathan Coulson, Contractor, Mechanics' Institute	letter directed by the Trustees and Committee of the BMI informing you that they will not recognise any deviations from the plans involving extra work, unless with the sanction in writing of myself as Agent for the Trustees.		14047	Buildings	14047
A10124	19	01	1869	Documents	Letters Out	N.H. Embling, Esq., M.D.	letter directed by the Committee informing you the following resolution passed at the meeting on Friday evening; "that all Members of the Committee declining to sign the Promisory Note ot the Bank be informed that they will be expected to resign with a view of having others appointed who will share the responsibility".		14047	Buildings	14047
A10125	26	01	1868	Documents	Letters Out	Edward Bell Esq. Managing Director, European Assurance Society, Melbourne	advising that no objection made by Australian Alliance to another gentleman signing Bill of Exchange which has already been guaranteed by 3 members covering the advance of the London Chartered Bank to the Building Fund. Members now total 1200, credit balance of 1000 pounds, land, building, and library worth 10,000 pounds . Initially 200 members and assets of approximately 300 pounds and credit balance of 30 pounds and loan obtained in same manner was liquidated in a few years. Expect present loan to be speedily repaid and that the liability of each members on account of the Bill of Exchange is nil.		14047	Buildings	14047
A10126	29	01	1869	Documents	Letters Out	J. H. Jones Esq.,	forwarding list prepared by Building Committee for further information viz: alterations to flat arches under corridor with 2 additional piers decreasing the open space below; allowing 2 rings of brickwork in arches instead of three and decreasing height of offices in mezzanine floor; particulars of payment for alterations. Alterations to roof plans originally accepted by Committee; payment for alterations necessitated by bad workmanship. Demanding deposit of amounts received from Contractors into credit of Institute at London Chartered Bank at Ballarat this day		14047	Buildings	14047
A10127	01	02	1869	Documents	Letters Out	J. H. Jones Esq.,	requesting reply to be put before Committee Meeting on 2nd February.		14047	Buildings	14047
A10128	29	01	1869	Documents	Letters Out	William Robertson Esq.,	acknowledging with thanks donation of collection of coins to Institute's museum.		14047	Donations	14047
A10129	29	01	1869	Documents	Letters Out	W. H. Embling Esq., MD	acknowledging resignation as Committee member with thanks for past services.		14047	Membership	14047
A10130	13	02	1869	Documents	Letters Out	Martin Loughlin Esq.	letter of thanks for donation of 10 guineas and informing that name has been added to list of Life Members.		14047	Donations	14047
A10131	13	02	1869	Documents	Letters Out	A. R. C. Selwyn Esq.,	letter of thanks for contribution of geological specimens of the Colony to Institute's Museum		14047	Donations	14047
A10132	13	02	1869	Documents	Letters Out	C. M. Watson Esq.,	advising of election to Committee in place of Dr. Embling.		14047	Committees	14047
A10133	13	02	1869	Documents	Letters Out	J. H. Jones Esq.	request to remind Mr. Coulson that expiry date for completion of offices is 15th proximos.		14047	Buildings	14047
A10134	19	02	1869	Documents	Letters Out	Mr. F. Rose, Agent to Mr. Batchelder	requesting confirmation of dates for hire of Hall.		14047	Hall booking	14047
A10135	17	02	1869	Documents	Letters Out	Mr. Batchelder	setting out dates for Hall hire.		14047	Hall booking	14047
A10136	22	02	1869	Documents	Letters Out	Mr. J. H. Jones Esq.	requesting conditions of Contract involving footpath and entrance which is at present inconvenient and unsafe be rectified.		14047	Buildings	14047
A10137	23	02	1869	Documents	Letters Out	Mr. R. D. Batchelder Esq.	advising Hall booked for 12 nights commencing 19th March to 2nd April, excluding Good Friday. Cheque for deposit 5 pounds requested.		14047	Hall booking	14047
A10138	27	02	1869	Documents	Letters Out	Hon. G. F. Verdon	requesting copies of Reports and Proceedings of the British Hibernian Literary and Scientific Institutions, Statistical Society of London, Consul's Report furnished to Board of Trade and any pyublic documents of value to a Literary Institution to which Ballarat is considered to rank as the second city in Victoria, it's revenue exceeding the combined revenue of Melbourne and Geelong Institutions. Agent can be appointed in London to forward papers. Copies of last reort and and photograph of elevation of new building in course of construction is forwarded.		14047	Committees	14047
A10139	27	02	1869	Documents	Letters Out	Hon. James McCullough	handing letter adressed to Hon G. F. Verdon with request to forward views of Committee.		14047	Committees	14047
A10140	01	03	1869	Documents	Letters Out	Mr. G. F. Fowler,	forwarding first Exchange for 30 pounds at 30 days with request to forward 'Era', Anglo Colonial Magazine, first volume Darwin's Animals and Plants (new or second hand copy in good condition), further copy of Pilgrim and the Shrine		14047	Accounts	14047
A10141	27	02	1869	Documents	Letters Out	Hon. W. M. K. Vale	forwarding letters addressed to Hons. Verdon and McCullough with thanks for interest in matter.		14047	Committees	14047
A10142	01	03	1869	Documents	Letters Out	Mr. R. B. Gibbs Esq.	acknowledging with thanks design for statue of Minerva procured from England.		14047	Buildings	14047
A10143	01	03	1869	Documents	Letters Out	Mr. Joseph Forshaw Esq.	letter of thanks for donation of 10 guineas and advising of Life membership.		14047	Donations	14047
A10144	10	03	1869	Documents	Licence	Hon. The Chief Secretary	application for Licence for Mechanics Institute Hall as place of public exhibition and entertainment.		14047	Hall booking	14047
A10145	13	03	1869	Documents	Letters Out	? Esq	acknowledging receipt of large Snake donated by Ronald Campbell Esq.		14047	Donations	14047
A10146	13	03	1869	Documents	Letters Out	Ronald Campbell Esq.,	acknowledging donatin of large black Snake.		14047	Donations	14047
A10147	13	3	1869	Documents	Letters Out	J. H. Jones Esq.	conveying decision to have roof constructed according to original plans		14047	Buildings	14047
A10148	13	3	1869	Documents	Letters Out	Mr. Johnathon Coulson	Advising that offices completion date is 15inst. and most serious consequences will ensure if not completed.		14047	Buildings	14047
A10149	20	12	1869	Documents	Letters Out	L.S.Christy Esq.,	Receipt of subscription of ten guinneas. Cordial thanks of the Committee. Name added to the list of Life Members		14047	Membership	14047
A10150	13	3	1869	Documents	Correspondence	George Coppin Esq.	Advising that committee does not consider it desirable to let Hall for dramatic entertainment		14047	Letters Out	14047
A10151	15	3	1869	Documents	Letters Out	Alfred Sarfers, Agent Northern Insurance Co.	Drawing attention to Retiring room and staircase in course of erection		14047	Buildings	14047
A10152	15	3	1869	Documents	Letters Out	Thos Lang Esq, Agent, Australasian Assurance Co	Drawing attention to Retiring room and staircase in course of erection		14047	Letters Out	14047
A10153	15	3	1869	Documents	Letters Out	R. Kelso, National Insurance Co.	Drawing attention to Retiring room and staircase in course of erection		14047	Buildings	14047
A10154	20	3	1869	Documents	Letters Out	no name	Advising Hall let up until 6 April, available for 2 weeks from then		14047	Hall booking	14047
A10155	15	3	1869	Documents	Letters Out	M. C. Smith Esq., Agent, Victoria Insurance Co.	Drawing attention to Retiring room and staircase in cource of erection		14047	Buildings	14047
A10156	10	4	1869	Documents	Letters Out	J. H. Jones	Advising that committee desire to have fireplace in large ante room, small ante room enlarged as far as head room of stairs will permit and back office to have windows to corridor		14047	Buildings	14047
A10157	29	3	1869	Documents	Letters Out	G. F. Fowler	Forwarding cheque for 30 pounds		14047	Accounts	14047
A10158	51869	4	1869	Documents	Letters Out	R. Brough Smyth Esq	Applying for copies of maps of the Geological Survey, not already supplied. Listing of he numbers of the maps already held by the Institute		14047	Accounts	14047
A10159	12	4	1869	Documents	Letters Out	N. Tweedie Esq	Acknowledging receipt of donation of "Cornwall. Its Mines and Miners"		14047	Donations	14047
A10160	24	4	1869	Documents	Letters Out	James Stewart Esq.	Acknowledging donation of ten guineas to buiding fund, and advising that his resignation from office of Trustee was not accepted		14047	Accounts	14047
A10161	08	05	1869	Documents	Letters Out	J. H. Jones Esq.	Drawing attention to the unsafe condition of the entrance corridor, which is causing loss and inconvenience to the institute. Request for it to be corrected immediately.		14047	Buildings	14047
A10162	24	04	1869	Documents	Letters Out	John Bennett Esq., Hon. Sec., Chiltern Athenaeum	The only way to remit the postage rate for newspapers is to gain the sanction of parliament. It is most unlikely this should happen for libraries. A possible course would be to petition the Legislative Assembly for the total abolition of the postage rate on newspapers. We would support you in this endeavour.		14047	Accounts	14047
A10163	13	05	1869	Documents	Letters Out	Thomas Bath Esq.	Letter of thanks for ten guinea donation. Name has been added to the list of Life Members.		14047	Donations	14047
A10164	20	05	1869	Documents	Letters Out	R. Brough Smyth Esq.	Letter of thanks for Catalogue of Victorian Minerals and for interest and substantial favours you have accorded the Institute.		14047	Donations	14047
A10165	20	05	1869	Documents	Letters Out	Honorable Commissioner of Railways	Request for free transport of exhibits for the Exhibition of Fine Arts which will be held to celebrate the opening of the New Building.		14047	Exhibitions & Displays	14047
A10166	29	05	1869	Documents	Letters Out	J. H. Jones Esq.	Directed by the Committee to bring your attention to the following matters. Mr Nash will be employed to execute the figures "Science and Literature" and to submit a sketch of Minerva. That the alteration to the ballusters of the staircase be carried out. That the ballusters in front of the Gallery be altered as you suggest. That the danger caused by the irregular footpath and falling material be addressed.		14047	Buildings	14047
A10167	29	05	1869	Documents	Letters Out	J. P. Fennings Esq.	Resolution passed at the AGM that Mr Fennings be elected a LIfe Member of the Institute in recognition of his valuable services as Auditor over the last five years.		14047	Membership	14047
A10168	29	05	1869	Documents	Correspondence	Impossible to read name and contents			14047	Letters Out	14047
A10169	19	06	1869	Documents	Letters Out	Mr G. F. Fowler	Will send remittance next month. Please add the Nation, the Field and Engineering to the list.Please send copy of Geo Richardson's "Illustrated Catalogue of Model Steam Engines".		14047	Accounts	14047
A10170	29	05	1869	Documents	Letters Out	G. F. Lockett Esq.	Must decline your offer, as it is not intended to appoint an agent in connection with the Exhibition.		14047	Exhibitions & Displays	14047
A10171	19	06	1869	Documents	Letters Out	J. W. Fortune Esq., New Jersey, U.S.	Letter of thanks for books received and the trouble taken. Enclose remainder of money owed. Request to purchase the remaining volumes of Harper ( 1-9 ). Request for catalogues of some leading publishers. Quite possible we will send further orders.		14047	Accounts	14047
A10172	26	06	1869	Documents	Letters Out	Mr Chas Clarke	Offer to hang the pictures and compile the catalogue for the Exhibition has been declined. Your offer of a clay impression of coins in use in New Caledonia, which the Public Library is exceedingly anxious to obtain, is also declined.		14047	Exhibitions & Displays	14047
A10173	26	06	1869	Documents	Letters Out	C. M. Crombie Esq	Tender for Office No. 5 in the new building at a weekly rental of one pound ten shillings has been accepted.		14047	Quote/Tender	14047
A10174	26	06	1869	Documents	Letters Out	H. W. Patterson Esq.	Your offer is respectfully declined.		14047	Committees	14047
A10175	26	06	1869	Documents	Letters Out	T. C. Downes Esq.	Tender for Office no. 6 in the new building has been accepted - at one pound ten shillings per week.		14047	Quote/Tender	14047
A10176	26	06	1869	Documents	Letters Out	N. J. Coburn Esq.	Tender for office no. 7 has been accepted. Rental is one pound five shillings per week.		14047	Quote/Tender	14047
A10177	26	06	1869	Documents	Letters Out	Jas Smith Esq.	Tender for office no. 3 has been accepted. Rental is six pounds 10/6 per week.		14047	Quote/Tender	14047
A10178	26	06	1869	Documents	Letters Out	J. Goodall Esq	Tender for office no. 4 has been accepted. Rental is three pounds ten shillings per week.		14047	Quote/Tender	14047
A10179	26	06	1869	Documents	Letters Out	David Ham Esq.	Tender for office no. 1 has been accepted. Rental of five pounds per week.		14047	Quote/Tender	14047
A10180	26	06	1869	Documents	Letters Out	C. E. Clarke Esq.	Tender for office no. 2 has been accepted. Rental is four pounds five shillings per week.		14047	Quote/Tender	14047
A10181	24	06	1868	Documents	Letters Out	James Bennett, Esq.	The Committee thank you for your warm interest taken in the welfare of the Institute and inform you that they will consider your suggestion contained in your letter of the 21st inst.		14047	Committees	14047
A10182	26	06	1869	Documents	Letters Out	H.S. B?, Esq., Secretary, Bible Society	the Committee cannot justify in the present position of the Institute to comply with your application for a reduction on the charge for the use of the Hall for your AGM.		14047	Letters Out	14047
A10183	26	06	1869	Documents	Letters Out	M. Thomson, Esq.	letter directed by the Committee to thank you for your donation of a Chinese Picture of the Harbour of Chung Kow by a native artist.		14047	Donations	14047
A10184	26	06	1869	Documents	Letters Out	James Grant, Esq.	letter directed by the Committee to thank you for your subscription of 10 guineas and to inform you that your name has been enrolled on the list of Life Members.		14047	Subscriptions	14047
A10185	31	07	1869	Documents	Letters Out	Edward Bull, Esq.	letter acknowleding your subscription of 10 guineas to the funds of the BMI and to inform you that your name has been added to the list of Life Members.		14047	Subscriptions	14047
A10186	30	07	1869	Documents	Letters Out	N. Newman, Esq.	letter acknowleding your subscription of 10 guineas to the funds of the BMI and to inform you that your name has been added to the List of Life Members.		14047	Subscriptions	14047
A10187	04	08	1869	Documents	Letters Out	Thomas Bailey, Esq.	letter acknowleding your subscription of 10 guineas and to inform you that your name has been added to the List of Life Members.		14047	Subscriptions	14047
A10188	04	08	1869	Documents	Letters Out	N.T. Nicholas, Esq.	letter acknowleding your subscription of 10 guineas and to inform you that your name has been added to the List of Life Members.		14047	Subscriptions	14047
A10189	07	08	1869	Documents	Letters Out	John Langdon, Esq.	letter acknowleding your subscription of 10 guineas and to inform you that your name has been added to the List of Life Members.		14047	Subscriptions	14047
A10190	07	08	1869	Documents	Letters Out	H.D. Dean, Esq. M.D., Ballarat.	letter acknowleding receipt of your subscription of 10 guineas and to inform you that your name has been added to the List of Life Members.		14047	Subscriptions	14047
A10191	14	08	1869	Documents	Letters Out	No Name	letter enclosing a draft for 60 pounds and an apology for neglecting you; I have been somewhat busy with the new building and the Fine Art Exhibition; please add to your list , The Field, The Lancet 31Oct/68 is missing, I do not think it came.		14047	Exhibitions & Displays	14047
A10192	06	09	1869	Documents	Letters Out	Mr. Clement Nash, Sculptor, Geelong	The Committee informs you that there never was any such understanding as you speak of; and that it is was always distinctly understood by them that you were to supply them with the figures for the amount of your contract and this was the case quite plain from the wording of your tender; I also call your attention to a portion of my letter to which you do not reply in which I informed you that the figure of Minerva is yet unfinished.		14047	Quote/Tender	14047
A10193	01	10	1869	Documents	Letters Out	Mr. Clement Nash	The Committee are willing to refer to Arbitration if you still feel that from the tenor of your tender to find all materials is incorrect.		14047	Quote/Tender	14047
A10194	22	09	1869	Documents	Letters Out	J. Nolls Wilson, Esq.	letter acknowleding your valuable donation of 8 Vols. containing the correspondence between Great Britain and the United States during the late War.		14047	Donations	14047
A10195	25	09	1869	Documents	Letters Out	Joseph Comb, Esq., Town Clerk, Ballaarat	letter acknowleding receipt of your donation of a bound copy of the "Municipal Half Yearly Reports, and Statements of Receipts and Expenditure of the Borough from the date of proclamation as a Municipality to the end of the Municipal year, 1868"		14047	Donations	14047
A10196	25	09	1868	Documents	Letters Out	William Anderson, Esq., Secretary, Court Unity, A.O.F.	letter informing that the Committee are not at present in a position to state positively when you can have the Museum for court purposes, with not knowing how long the Exhibition may remain open, you may use the Lecture Room until such time the Exhibition closes.		14047	Room booking	14047
A10197	11	09	1869	Documents	Letters Out	Mr. N. Worthington	the Committee has decided to dispense with your services in connection with the Art Union.		14047	Art Union	14047
A10198	02	10	1869	Documents	Letters Out	Messrs. J.H. Nero & Co.	letter acknowleding receipt of your donation of a bound copy of the Mining Companies of Victoria.		14047	Donations	14047
A10199	13	10	1869	Documents	Letters Out	Hon. J. McKean, M.P., Minister of Lands	The Committee of the BMI respectfully request that you grant them the such land which is the whole of the Reserve set apart between Dana, Dawson and Lyons Street Ballaarat, a National School reserve is not required for the purposes of the School, and for the purpose of the BMI to erect a branch institution gymnasium, etc. The daily increasing requirements of the BMI has rendered the erection of a building necessary which covers the whole of the land in Sturt Street and additional accomodation os required for a School of Mines; an application has been made to the Commissioner of the Board of Education for their sanction also.		14047	Buildings	14047
A10200	1	11	1969	Documents	Correspondence	E. S. Brisserden	Acknowledging donation and tendering thanks for a Map of the Thames (NZ) Gold fields		14047	Donations	14047
A10201				Documents	Letters Out	E.S.Brisserden	Tendering official thanks of Committee for a Map of the Thames (NZ) Gold fields		14047	Committees	14047
A10202				Documents	Notes	Almost illegible list of books and authors (presumably)	Some are legible eg Todd Parliamentary Government in Eng.		14047	Books	14047
A10203				Documents	Letters Out	G. Fowler	Enclosing draft for one hundred pounds and requesting books (I think) including Post Office Directory of London		14047	Accounts	14047
A10204	10	12	1869	Documents	Letters Out	William Anderson Esq., Secretary, Court Unity	regarding Use of premises		14047	Room booking	14047
A10205	11	12	1869	Documents	Letters Out	Mr. W. G. Thomas	Advising that his services will no longer be required after 18th, and conveying best thanks for the way in which services carried out. Also paying bonus of 25 pounds.		14047	Staff	14047
A10206	11	12	1869	Documents	Letters Out	W. Bardwell Esq.	Conveying thanks for photograph of Mechanics Institute		14047	Donations	14047
A10207	11	12	1869	Documents	Letters Out	A. Scott Esq	Ackonwledging receipt of cheques for two guineas - donation towards Institute		14047	Donations	14047
A10208	14	12	1869	Documents	Letters Out	W. Burrow Esq.	Advising that as it is possible Mr. Wheatland's return to Geelong might be delayed, two small boxes will be forwarded, also regarding picture frames		14047	Exhibitions & Displays	14047
A10209	14	12	1869	Documents	Letters Out	W. Burrow Esq.	Acknowledging some slight damage to picture frames, for which damages might be paid, but refuting any damage to pictures		14047	Exhibitions & Displays	14047
A10210	10	1	1870	Documents	Letters Out	D.Macrae Esq.	Committee unable to comply with request to release him from lease of office		14047	Shop & Office Rentals	14047
A10211	23	12	1869	Documents	Letters Out	Mr. J. Coulson	Claiming that he published an advertisement in Ballaarat Courier stating that Mr Batten had made a statement to the effect that he had made his money off the Mechanics contract by running the Carpenters and Blacksmiths. As this was an untruth, he was asked why he made it.		14047	Advertisement	14047
A10212	11	1	1870	Documents	Letters Out	Mr Henrikson, Clunes	Unable to accept his offer to sell Mechanics' Institute his collection of Natural History		14047	Books	14047
A10213	10	1	1870	Documents	Letters Out	J. B. Welch	Committee unable to acceed to his request for a bonus for being money taker at Exhibition		14047	Accounts	14047
A10214	10	1	1870	Documents	Letters Out	William Elliott Esq	Advising that his resignation to committee was accepted with regret		14047	Committees	14047
A10215	22	1	1870	Documents	Maps	W. Owen	Advising that Committee not wishing to purchase his map at this time		14047	Committees	14047
A10216	13	1	1870	Documents	Letters Out	Wm Burrow	Letter placed before Committee but because of small attendance, matter postponed		14047	Committees	14047
A10217	13	1	1870	Documents	Letters Out	George Coppin Esq.	Replying that just after writing to Institute for information, Coppin had sent Mr. Mullen to find out the required information. He had then assumed that a reply was not necessary at this time, but would be happy to answer any further queries		14047	Hall booking	14047
A10218	24	01	1870	Documents	Letters Out	G. Coppin Esq	reply to his letter of 22nd inst; he is mistaken to assert that admission has been given to the Gallery for 1/- for previous entertainments. Type of entertainment makes reservation of Gallery at higher price objectionable. Prepared to consider Hire of Hall without making it a condition.		14047	Hall booking	14047
A10219	26	01	1870	Documents	Letters Out	J. Purves Esq	urge making some arrangement without delay as pictures uninsured		14047	Exhibitions & Displays	14047
A10220	24	01	1870	Documents	Letters Out	D. O'Donnell Esq	notification of election as Honorary Life Member		14047	Membership	14047
A10221	24	01	1870	Documents	Letters Out	William Elliott Esq	notification of election as Honorary Life Member		14047	Membership	14047
A10222	28	01	1870	Documents	Letters Out	B.F. Kane Esq., Education Offices (Book Department)	response to his letter of 27th stating that articles returned were all that were received from Melbourne Exhibition. So many in Exhibition were damaged that BMI only agreed to take delivery on the understanding that the Department were aware of their condition.		14047	Exhibitions & Displays	14047
A10223	28	01	1870	Documents	Letters Out	G. Coppin Esq	unable to agree to his suggestion to let the Hall for one month on a fortnight's notice. Alternative arrangements suggested.		14047	Hall booking	14047
A10224	31	01	1870	Documents	Letters Out	Mr J. Coulson	application for amount of balance of contract before committee.		14047	Accounts	14047
A10225	02	02	1870	Documents	Letters Out	J. Purves Esq	Re insurance for paintings (3,000 pounds). Request that he mention in his next correspondence that on BMI committee insuring pictures they are absolved from all other liability with respect to their safety.		14047	Insurance	14047
A10226	03	02	1870	Documents	Letters Out	James Baker Esq., Excelsior Tent, I.O.R.	terms for use of Museum with ante-room for Friendly Society meetings, 25 pounds per annum.		14047	Accounts	14047
A10227	07	02	1870	Documents	Letters Out	J. Purves Esq	will take pictures to Melbourne. Reminder of request for his written consent to pictures being retained by committee without further responsibility than insuring them.		14047	Insurance	14047
A10228	08	02	1870	Documents	Letters Out	Messrs Holmes & Salter	acknowledging his letter demanding on behalf of Mr Coulson the payment of 1343 pounds 17 shillings 8 pence.		14047	Accounts	14047
A10229	11	02	1870	Documents	Letters Out	J.H. Jones Esq	notification of committee resolution that his services in connection with the Institute building be dispensed with.		14047	Buildings	14047
A10230	17	02	1870	Documents	Letters Out	J. Purves Esq.	Letter relating to the valuable collection of pictures to be left in the Institute with a view to their disposal. The Committee will insure the pictures for 3000 pounds against loss by fire. No further responsibility can be taken.		14047	Insurance	14047
A10231	17	02	1870	Documents	Letters Out	George Coppin Esq.	Acknowledging hiring Hall for four weeks in March. If the Hall is unlet immediately before that date, you could have it free of charge for preparations. However I cannot guarantee this. Confirmation is needed of exact date of engagement.		14047	Hall booking	14047
A10232	16	02	1870	Documents	Letters Out	Mr W. Owen	After a thorough search, we are certain you never left a morocco case or any maps here.		14047	Committees	14047
A10233	17	02	1870	Documents	Letters Out	H. B. Wilton Esq., Agent for N. Feuillade Esq	The rent for the Hall has never been less than nineteen pounds per week. Please remit the balance of one pound 9/6 immediately.		14047	Accounts	14047
A10234	01	03	1870	Documents	Letters Out	Messrs Crowther ?	..... very cordial thanks..... valuable present .... painting by Gent-Morris ... Reynolds...		14047	Exhibitions & Displays	14047
A10235	01	03	1870	Documents	Letters Out	J. Purves Esq.	Whilst the Committee cannot be responsible beyond the insurance of 3000 pounds, everything will be done to preserve the pictures from injury. The insurance was paid today.		14047	Insurance	14047
A10236	03	03	1870	Documents	Maps	J. H. Jones Esq.	Handing over the "Ground Plan of Library" - the only Plan in the hands of the Committee. You will receive communication concerning your commission within a few days.		14047	Buildings	14047
A10237	05	03	1870	Documents	Letters Out	Henry Grave Esq.	Your letter addressed to the Chairman of the Committee of Fine Arts was submitted last evening. The following resolution was passed: "That while the present action against W. Batten is pending the Committee declines to entertain the application."		14047	Committees	14047
A10238	05	03	1870	Documents	Letters Out	Mrs F. Young	Letter of thanks for the present of Map of Explorers' Route and lithograph of Monument proposed to be erected.		14047	Donations	14047
A10239	05	03	1870	Documents	Letters Out	R. Wicking Esq., Harmonic Society	The Committee is willing to place the Museum at the disposal of your Society for weekly rehearsals for an annual rent of 30 pounds.		14047	Museum	14047
A10240	14	03	1870	Documents	Letters Out	Mr William Owen	Very surprised that you say you have not heard of me relative to the Maps. I posted a letter to you myself.		14047	Letters Out	14047
A10241	07	03	1870	Documents	Letters Out	J. H. Jones Esq.	Unable to find any Plans of the building. Those which I thought were working drawings was only a tracing of the Library floor. Will write again concerning payment.		14047	Buildings	14047
A10242	05	04	1870	Documents	Letters Out	E. Sibly Esq., Piggoreet	The Hall is disengaged this week and next. I cannot advise about the state of things in Ballarat - only that there is no amusement here.		14047	Hall booking	14047
A10243	19	03	1870	Documents	Letters Out	Messrs Gordon & Gotch	Please order by the next mail: Alta California Weekly, Mining and Scientific News Weekly, Honolulu Paper Weekly. Please also send Otago Witness and Bell's Life in Sydney - and a number or two of the Thames Leader.		14047	Library	14047
A10244	29	05	1870	Documents	Letters Out	The Honourable the Chief Secretary	Requests renewal of Licence for the Hall of the Mechanics Institute.		14047	Theatre Licence	14047
A10245	05	04	1870	Documents	Letters Out	E. Steinfeld Esq.	Letter of thanks for the two photographs of the Madonna of Raffaelle executed by Mr Bardwell.		14047	Exhibitions & Displays	14047
A10246	05	04	1870	Documents	Letters Out	W. Bardwell Esq.	Letter of thanks for two photographs of Raffaelle's Madonna copied by you from the photograph of Mr Steinfeld.		14047	Exhibitions & Displays	14047
A10247	07	04	1870	Documents	Letters Out	C. Forster Esq.	Request for five pounds ten shillings being five weeks' rent, to be sent immediately.		14047	Accounts	14047
A10248	04	04	1870	Documents	Letters Out	R. M. Sergeant Esq.	Letter of thanks for donation of ten guineas. Name has been added to list of Life Members.		14047	Membership	14047
A10249	09	04	1870	Documents	Letters Out	Robert Black, Esq.	letter advising that it probably will a long time before the establishment of a Fine Arts Gallery and I am not in the position to forward your views in the matter of disposal of your pictures; it is a pity you allowed the late favourable opportunity to pass.		14047	Exhibitions & Displays	14047
A10250	08	04	1870	Documents	Letters Out	N. Burrow, Esq.	letter enclosing cheque for 15 pounds in accordance with the arrangement made by the President and you in full payment of all demands against the BMI.		14047	Accounts	14047
A10251	28	04	1870	Documents	Letters Out	James McHutcheson, Esq.	letter acknowleding your donation of copy of Photographs with the Key of Burns' Inauguration as Poet Laureate of the Carrongate Kelwinning Lodge and to tender our thanks.		14047	Donations	14047
A10252	29	04	1870	Documents	Letters Out	I.D. Huyghue, Esq.	letter acknowleding your donation to the Museum of a Pistol found in the Eureka Stockade and to tender the Committee's thanks.		14047	Donations	14047
A10253	16	05	1870	Documents	Letters Out	Hon. N.M.K. Vale	letter acknowleding your donation of "Lang's New South Wales 2 vols.". The Committee also thanks you for your kind assistance in the matter of the "License"; you will be pleased to hear that after considering the matter Mr. Michie thinks it is unnecessary; but we are promised in case of interference that one shall be issued immediately.		14047	Donations	14047
A10254	11	05	1870	Documents	Letters Out	Messrs. Clark, Ham, Smith & Goodall	letter advising that the term of office of the current Committee having expired feel they do not feel justified in dealing with your matter of considering the reduction of rents of your Offices. They will remit it to the new Committee to be elected on the 19th inst.		14047	Shop & Office Rentals	14047
A10255	12	05	1870	Documents	Letters Out	N. Tweedie, Esq.	letter advising that the Committee have decided to accept your resignation with a cordial expression of regret.		14047	Committees	14047
A10256	11	05	1870	Documents	Letters Out	Mrs. Glendenning	letter directed by the Committee thanking you for your valuable and interesting collection of "Fye's Island Products" presented through Revd. M. Henderson		14047	Donations	14047
A10257	11	05	1870	Documents	Letters Out	F.M. Claxton, Esq.	The Committee expresses their regret that the pressure of business renders your resignation, and to thank you.		14047	Committees	14047
A10258	11	05	1870	Documents	Letters Out	A.R. Smith, Esq.	letter accepting with regret your resignation from the Committee and regret that circumstances should render the same necessary.		14047	Committees	14047
A10259	12	05	1870	Documents	Letters Out	To the Secretary of the Technological Commission	directed by Committee of BMI to request that you will supply them with the information as to the method of conducting and the art of the School established in Melbourne.		14047	Committees	14047
A10260	16	05	1870	Documents	Letters Out	B.F. Kane, Esq.	acknowledging his letter of 13 inst., and advising that when I examined the casts with my Agent, Mr.J.H. Mathias, that they were in such a damaged condition that I refused to take them without first communicating with the Board; that with my instruction he went to the office and reported the state in which they were and subject to their condition that I consented to take charge of them which is in complete oppostion to your letter from A. Tullo Esq., in which he states that the casts transferred to me from the Trustees of the Fine Art Exhibition were "given over in good order". and enclosing a certificate from Mr. Nunnington to that effect.		14047	Exhibitions & Displays	14047
A10261	18	05	1870	Documents	Letters Out	Registrar, Melbourne University	requesting copy University Calendar 1868-9		14047	Library	14047
A10262	05	09	1870	Documents	Letters Out	Hon. J. Cumming M.L.C.	Letter of thanks for donation of ten guineas. Name has been added to list of Life Members.		14047	Membership	14047
A10263	19	05	1870	Documents	Letters Out	Henry Cuthbert Esq.	forwarding cheque for 81 pounds 15/- (being 24 pounds more than is due to Mr. Jones) being understood that the amount is offered without prejudice as a compromise to avoid litigation. Committee refuses to give Mr. J. H. Jones or his family life membership due to his reprehensible behaviour. 2 pounds 2/- has been deducted from amount to cover costs in Police Court case.		14047	Accounts	14047
A10264	28	05	1870	Documents	Letters Out	F. W. Niven Esq.	acknowledging with thanks donation of copy of the Mining Map of Ballaarat		14047	Donations	14047
A10265	28	05	1870	Documents	Letters Out	Henry Rilley Esq.	acknowledging with thanks donation of copy of 'The True Theory of the Universe'		14047	Donations	14047
A10266	31	05	1870	Documents	Letters Out	C. E. Clarke Esq.,	invitation to meeting of Finance Committee to discuss reduction of rental and requesting cheque for 21 pounds 5/- rent due to 28th		14047	Accounts	14047
A10267	31	05	1870	Documents	Letters Out	David Ham Esq.	invitation to meet with Finance Committee to discuss reduction of rental and requesting cheque for 40 pounds overdue rental.		14047	Accounts	14047
A10268	31	05	1870	Documents	Letters Out	James Smith Esq.	invitation to attend Meeting of Finance Committee to discuss rent reduction and requesting cheque for 32 pounds 12/6d overdue rental.		14047	Accounts	14047
A10269	31	05	1870	Documents	Letters Out	J. Goodall Esq.,	invitation to meet with Finance Committee to discuss rent reduction and requesting cheque for 17 pounds 10/- overdue rental.		14047	Accounts	14047
A10270	12	05	1870	Documents	Letters Out	?????????	giving 25% reduction on rental accrued from 7th May with discount to be continued without prejudice but reserving the right to discontinue same at any time. The full amount of rent must be paid in cash so that the allowance can be handed over in the same manner and under no circumstances must the rental be allowed to fall into arrears.		14047	Shop & Office Rentals	14047
A10271	14	06	1870	Documents	Letters Out	C. E. Clarke Esq.	giving 25% reduction on rental accrued from 1st May with discount to be continued without prejudice but reserving the right to discontinue same at any time. The full amount of rent must be paid in cash so that the allowance can be handed over in the same manner and under no circumstances must the rental be allowed to fall into arrears.		14047	Shop & Office Rentals	14047
A10272	14	06	1870	Documents	Letters Out	James Smith Esq.	giving 25% reduction on rental accrued from 1st May with discount to be continued without prejudice but reserving the right to discontinue same at any time. The full amount of rent must be paid in cash so that the allowance can be handed over in the same manner and under no circumstances must the rental be allowed to fall into arrears.		14047	Shop & Office Rentals	14047
A10273	14	06	1870	Documents	Letters Out	Mr. M. Crombie Esq.	giving 25% reduction on rental accrued from 1st May with discount to be continued without prejudice but reserving the right to discontinue same at any time. The full amount of rent must be paid in cash so that the allowance can be handed over in the same manner and under no circumstances must the rental be allowed to fall into arrears.		14047	Shop & Office Rentals	14047
A10274	14	06	1870	Documents	Letters Out	J. Goodall Esq.,	giving 25% reduction on rental accrued from 1st May with discount to be continued without prejudice but reserving the right to discontinue same at any time. The full amount of rent must be paid in cash so that the allowance can be handed over in the same manner and under no circumstances must the rental be allowed to fall into arrears.		14047	Shop & Office Rentals	14047
A10275	14	06	1870	Documents	Letters Out	Mr. W. J. Coburn Esq.	giving 25% reduction on rental accrued from 1st May with discount to be continued without prejudice but reserving the right to discontinue same at any time. The full amount of rent must be paid in cash so that the allowance can be handed over in the same manner and under no circumstances must the rental be allowed to fall into arrears.		14047	Shop & Office Rentals	14047
A10276	14	06	1870	Documents	Letters Out	F. C. Downes Esq.	Giving 25% reduction on rental accrued from 1st May with discount to be continued without prejudice but reserving the right to discontinue same at any time. The full amount of rent must be paid in cash so that the allowance can be handed over in the same manner and under no circumstances must the rental be allowed to fall into arrears.		14047	Shop & Office Rentals	14047
A10277	14	06	1870	Documents	Letters Out	Walter Kington Esq.,	giving 25% reduction on rental accrued from 1st May with discount to be continued without prejudice but reserving the right to discontinue same at any time. The full amount of rent must be paid in cash so that the allowance can be handed over in the same manner and under no circumstances must the rental be allowed to fall into arrears.		14047	Shop & Office Rentals	14047
A10278	14	06	1870	Documents	Letters Out	James Huddart Esq.	advising of election to Committee in place of Mr. W. Tweedie who has resigned.		14047	Committees	14047
A10279	14	06	1870	Documents	Letters Out	Mr. T. H. Thompson Esq.	advising of election to Committee in place of Mr. A .Smith who has resigned.		14047	Committees	14047
A10280	20	06	1870	Documents	Letters Out	Mr. C. E. Clarke Esq.	advising that arrears of rent must be paid immediately otherwise matter will be placed in Lawyers hands.		14047	Shop & Office Rentals	14047
A10281	15	06	1870	Documents	Letters Out	Mr. J. H. Jones Esq.	advising that request for self , wife and son be placed on list of Life Members cannot be acceeded to.		14047	Membership	14047
A10282	14	06	1870	Documents	Letters Out	Joseph Clark Esq. Dereel	advising that offer has been declined		14047	Committees	14047
A10283	15	06	1870	Documents	Letters Out	Mr. Charles Boyd	advising that tender for printing for year ending 30th April 1871 has been accepted.		14047	Printing	14047
A10284	15	06	1870	Documents	Letters Out	Mr. J. M. Hutchison	acknowledging with thanks donation of 6 volumes of books.		14047	Donations	14047
A10285	15	06	1870	Documents	Letters Out	Mr. R. Ross Esq., Ballarat Presbyterian Association.	advising that room available at 8/- per week for weekly meetings of the Society.		14047	Room booking	14047
A10286	15	06	1870	Documents	Correspondence	J. Illngworth Esq. Hand of Friendship Lodge, I.O.O.F	advising that Committee declines to make any reduction on rental of 10 pounds per annum.		14047	Shop & Office Rentals	14047
A10287	20	06	1870	Documents	Letters Out	Mr. C. Clarke Esq.	All rent must be paid promptly, and unless the outstanding amount is paid by 3pm today, the matter will be placed in the hands of a lawyer.		14047	Shop & Office Rentals	14047
A10288	15	061870	1870	Documents	Correspondence	Mr. E. S. Carty	advising that "museum" room is available for practice at the same charge as that paid by the Harmonic Society.		14047	Museum	14047
A10289	17	06	1870	Documents	Letters Out	Jas. E. Smith Esq., West Melbourne Library Institute.	advising that "The Bookseller' is published monthly and contains a list of all books published during that period. The English Book Catalogue 1835-62 comes with annual additions. London Agent is Mr. G. F. Fowler and charges trade price 25% on published price and adds 5% for commission. Charges include freight, insurance etc.resulting in purchase price of approx. 12% reduction.		14047	Books	14047
A10290	25	06	1870	Documents	Letters Out	W. Robertson Esq.	acknowledging donation of 2 coins to be added to former contribution.		14047	Donations	14047
A10291	25	06	1870	Documents	Letters Out	Mr. J. M. Hutchison	accepting tender for binding, providing remedy one defect in sample submitted.		14047	Book binding	14047
A10292	29	06	1870	Documents	Letters Out	Mr. David Ham Esq.	reminder of promise to pay arrears of rent and advising that legal proceedings will be taken unless payment is made by 3 o'clock this day.l		14047	Accounts	14047
A10293	25	06	1870	Documents	Letters Out	H. D. Picton Esq.	advising that Lecutre Room to be used for weekly services is available at same rate as charged on Sundays.		14047	Room booking	14047
A10294	15	07	1870	Documents	Letters Out	Henry Vowell Esq.	advising that Trustees will let Office No. 9 with back room attached at weekly rent of 17/- to be paid monthly in advance and one months notice to be given on either side of the termination of tenancy.l		14047	Shop & Office Rentals	14047
A10295	11	07	1870	Documents	Letters Out	J. H. Jones Esq.	advising that Committee declines to reopen matter referred to.		14047	Committees	14047
A10296	19	07	1870	Documents	Letters Out	Hon. A. Mickie M.P.	requesting that lecture be given on next visit to Ballarat to assist in covering heavy debt of 7000 pounds incurred in erection of new building to which Committee is personally liable		14047	Lecture booking	14047
A10297	23	07	1870	Documents	Letters Out	L. Stansfield Esq.,	acknowledging with thanks donation of 'Cunningham's British Painters' in 6 volumes.		14047	Donations	14047
A10298	23	07	1870	Documents	Letters Out	William Hughes Esq.	accepting with regret resignation from Committee.		14047	Membership	14047
A10299	25	07	1870	Documents	Correspondence	Henry Morres Esq.	acknowledging with thanks donation of a copy of the Plan of the First Land Sold in Ballarat.		14047	Letters Out	14047
A10300	25	07	1870	Documents	Letters Out	B. Miles Esq. Secretary, Mechanics Institute Laradale	advising that sum of 200 pounds was donated by Borough Council of Ballaarat in aid of building fund of Institute in 1860.		14047	Donations	14047
A10301	08	09	1870	Documents	Letters Out	Hon. Sir Redmond Barry	requesting that Trustees of Public Library will take into consideration the great and unnecessary expense incurred in matter of Mr. Rasche's designs and requesting a portion of expense of 90 pounds be reimbursed		14047	Accounts	14047
A10302	09	08	1870	Documents	Letters Out	Wm. Newman Esq.	acknowledging donation of Plans, Elevations etc. of Hanry V11 Chapel.		14047	Donations	14047
A10303	20	08	1860	Documents	Letters Out	G. H. Powis Esq.	advising that as Mr. Twentyman wishes pictures will be delivered to Institute and travelling expenses will be paid providing they do not exceed 1 guinea in addition to railway fare.		14047	Accounts	14047
A10304	20	08	1870	Documents	Letters Out	Daniel O'Connor Esq.	accepting with regret resignation as member of Committee.		14047	Membership	14047
A10305	05	09	1870	Documents	Letters Out	????	...the matter will be laid before the Committee and you will be informed of the outcome immediately.		14047	Meetings	14047
A10306	07	09	1870	Documents	Letters Out	W. C. Smith Esq.	Letter of thanks for 8 volumes of books donated to the library.		14047	Donations	14047
A10307	08	09	1870	Documents	Letters Out	J. Noble Wilson	Letter of thanks for presentation copy of Withers' History of Ballaarat.		14047	Donations	14047
A10308	19	09	1870	Documents	Correspondence	C. E. Clarke Esq.	Request for immediate payment of rent due, or proceedings will be taken for its recovery.		14047	Accounts	14047
A10309	19	09	1870	Documents	Letters Out	Thos. Cowan, Mayor of Ballaarat	A deputation consisting of the President of the Institute, Mr Andrew Anderson and Mr Joseph Jones has been appointed to wait upon you concerning the Crown Grant of the lands on which the Institute is built.		14047	Grants	14047
A10310	26	09	1870	Documents	Letters Out	C. E. Clarke Esq	Unless rent owing is paid by 1 o'clock today, the matter will be placed ina solicitor's hands.		14047	Accounts	14047
A10311	26	09	1870	Documents	Letters Out	F. Oakes Esq.	No book answering your description was in the Exhibition, "I have never heard of Mr Thompson before to the best of my recollection and that there is not a single unclaimed exhibit remaining in our possession. Regretting my inability to assist you in the matter and trusting that the stray sheep will speedily turn up."		14047	Books	14047
A10312	21	10	1870	Documents	Letters Out	???	Unable to read any part of the letter		14047	Letters Out	14047
A10313	29	10	1870	Documents	Letters Out	Hon. C. J. Jenner M.L.C.	In April 1857 an attempt was made by some lawyers, Messrs Cope (now Judge), Rainey, Hardy, Wigley and others, to jump the land reserved for the BMI, where a building now stands. They would have succeeded but for the action of the Municipal authorities and the government who issued a Crown Grant of the land. This is now in the hands of the Town Clerk. The Committee requests that with the help of the Government, this be handed over to the Committee, so that Debentures can be raised to make the payment of the debt comparatively easy.		14047	Grants	14047
A10314	29	10	1870	Documents	Letters Out	Thomas Bowman Esq.	Letter of thanks for donation of two volumes to the library.		14047	Donations	14047
A10315	31	10	1870	Documents	Letters Out	James Oldham Esq.	Committee complies with your request asking for a room for an Elementary class in connection with the School of Design.		14047	Room booking	14047
A10316	02	11	1870	Documents	Letters Out	Hon. C. J. Jenner M.L.C.	Thanks for prompt reply. The only monies received by Government, apart from the share of the vote for the purchase of books, is 500 pounds going towards the building in 1860. The vote in aid of Libraries is decided by parliament, and distributed amongst libraries, regardless of buidings etc. This has happened for 10 years, and each year the BMI has received the full amount of 200 pounds, except for two years when the allocation was 150 and 185 pounds. The Council meets tomorrow, so Mr McPherson's decision needs to be made known to us as quickly as possible.		14047	Grants	14047
A10317	07	11	1870	Documents	Letters Out	Mr G. F. Fowler	Includes draft for 50 pounds. Request for future parcels to be divided, with periodicals being included in Mr Vale's cases. There has been some hold up with the Customs Office, which has been inconvenient. Further list of newspapers and periodicals.		14047	Accounts	14047
A10318	07	11	1870	Documents	Letters Out	Mayor and Councillors, City of Ballaarat	"Request that in order to carry out the resolution of the Borough Council in May 1859, you will surrender the Crown Grant of the lands on which the Mechanics' Institute is erected to the Government, so that another Grant may be issued to the trustees of the Institute."		14047	Grants	14047
A10319	10	11	1870	Documents	Letters Out	Hon. J. McPherson, Minister for Lands	letter directed by the Committee requesting that you will upon the [now] City Council give up the Deed and issue a new Grant to the Trustees appointed by the Institute.		14047	Grants	14047
A10320	10	11	1870	Documents	Letters Out	Hon. C.J. Jenner, MLC	the Council at its last meeting passed a resolution to do all we want provided the new Grant was submitted to the City Solicitor for approval before issue, the Town Clerk's letter goes down to Mr. McPherson tonight and I therefore enclose a formal application from the Committee. I have abstained from saying anything with respect to the "liberal" provisions promised thinking it best to leave that to you.		14047	Grants	14047
A10321	12	11	1870	Documents	Letters Out	Mr. James Ware	letter directed by the Committee advising that your salary will be at a rate of 120 pounds p.a. due to it to necessary to reduce the working expenses of the BMI; I am also instructed to inform you that in addition to your present duties you will be expected to undertake the cleaning of the BMI, with the assistance of a youth engaged for that purpose.		14047	Staff	14047
A10322	12	11	1870	Documents	Letters Out	Mr. J.A. Davies	letter advising that due to the consequences of the present times the Committee are compelled to reduce the expenses of the Institute and therefore resolved "that the salary of the Junior Officer of the Institute be 50 pounds p.a." this will be applicable to you after the 1st December.		14047	Staff	14047
A10323	12	11	1870	Documents	Letters Out	C. Abbott, Esq.	letter advising that any of the Statues the property of the BMI are at the disposal of the School of Design for the use of the pupils.		14047	Fixtures & Fittings	14047
A10324	12	11	1870	Documents	Letters Out	Hon. C.J. Jenner, MLC	these gentlemen, the City Solicitor, [who is also legal adviser to our Bank], Mr. Watson, Solicitor, [a member of our Committee] shall draft a Deed and forward same to you for submission to the Government; I have no doubt that you will be able to secure its adoption by the Minister of Lands and the matter will then be immediately expedited.		14047	Grants	14047
A10325	23	11	1870	Documents	Letters Out	His Honor, Sir Redmond Barry, Trustee of Public Library	letter applying to the Trustees to contribute a portion of the expenses incurred to the BMI in the matter of Mr. Rasche's Drawings; Mr. Matthias of Drummond Street, Carlton is threatening to sue the Committee for his charges in connection with this matter amounting to 4 pounds 2 shillings and I trust that the Trustees will not allow the Institute to suffer any further for the neglect of their officer - when they have paid Mr. Matthias the total cost to the Committee will be 13 pounds. I did send an earlier letter to you regarding this matter on the 8th September to which I have had no reply.		14047	Accounts	14047
A10326	20	11	1870	Documents	Letters Out	Alex Hunter, Esq.	letter advising of your election as a member of the Committee in place of Mr. D. O'Connor resigned.		14047	Membership	14047
A10327	26	11	1870	Documents	Letters Out	S.L. Butchnele, Esq.	letter advising of your election as a member of the Committee in place of Mr. N. Hughes resigned.		14047	Membership	14047
A10328	02	12	1870	Documents	Letters Out	James Tait, Hon. Sec. Morrison Mechanics Institute	advising rules by which Ballarat Mechanics Institute operates as requested.		14047	Constitution (Rules)	14047
A10329	26	11	1870	Documents	Letters Out	Mr. J. A. Dames	accepting resignation from Office in connection with Institute and will forward testimonial.		14047	Membership	14047
A10330	07	12	1870	Documents	Reports		Testimonial for Mr. J. A. Dames after 2 years service.		14047	Committees	14047
A10331	19	12	1870	Documents	Letters Out	Mr. Woimanski	advising that Committee will treat quite liberally any person willing to effect such alterations, but will not outlay any money for fitting up of basement for business purposes.		14047	Fixtures & Fittings	14047
A10332	16	12	1870	Documents	Letters Out	His Honour Sir Redmond Barry, Trustee Public Library.	acknowledging cheque for 5 pounds being contribution towards drawings having been mislaid.		14047	Donations	14047
A10333	31	12	1870	Documents	Letters Out	David Blair Esq., MP.	acknowledging with thanks donation of 'Statistics of Victoria' and "Report of Board of Education"		14047	Donations	14047
A10334	23	12	1870	Documents	Letters Out	Messrs. Gordon & Gotch	requesting discontinuation of 'Sydney Mail, Bells Life in Sydney, Maitland Mercury, and Newscastle Chronicle"		14047	Accounts	14047
A10335	04	01	1871	Documents	Letters Out	Mr. C. E. Clarke Esq.	requesting payment of overdue rent		14047	Shop & Office Rentals	14047
A10336	07	01	1871	Documents	Letters Out	Hon. C. J. Jenner M. P	letter of thanks for interest in matter of Crown Grant and Acts of Parliament. Opinions expressed by Mr. McPherson and Mr. Sutherland leaves little chance of getting anything done. It appears that Mr. McPherson is anxious to escape responsibility. Legal advice indicates that it can be done and this is reinforced by City Council. Encloses letter from Lands Department dated February 1860 stating no difficulty was in way then. Mr. W. B. Rodier , Sec. Ballarat East Public Library thought proper to denounce us to Mr. McPherson as attempting to perpetuate a swindle and inserted a paragraph in "The Star" Asks that assurance be given to Mr. McPherson that nothing more than the carrying out of what was forwarded by both Council and Government 11 years ago.		14047	Committees	14047
A10337	13	01	1871	Documents	Letters Out	Mr. C. E. Clarke Esq.	giving notice that unless arrears of rent are paid immediately or arrangement made for payment, matter will be placed in Solicitors hands.		14047	Shop & Office Rentals	14047
A10338	07	01	1871	Documents	Letters Out	Mr. John Winter Esq. "Lauderdale"	extending thanks for subscription of 10 guineas and advising that name has been added to ist of Life Members.		14047	Donations	14047
A10339			1871	Documents	Letters Out	Chalmers Esq. London Chartered Bank	setting out facts relating to land upon which Mechanics Institute is erected i.e. the land was reserved for a Mechanics Institute in 1856 but no Institute was established until 1859. in 1856 Messrs. Cope, Rainey, Hardy and Wigley 'jumped' the ground and would have succeeded in retaining it but for actions taken by Municipal Authorities and Minister for Lands who issued a Crown Grant conveying land to Borough Council of Ballaarat in trust for purposes of Mechanics Institute. Institute was established in 1859 and building made on site and application to resign title from Council to Trustees appointed by Institute to which Council together with Government approved following which Minister of Lands was informed. Names of Trustees were gazetted in 1860 . Building commenced and Hall opened???. Erection of large building on front portion of land was commenced in 1868, with advances obtained from London Chartered Bank. Deposit of deed was requested as security and was found that legal estate remained in City Council in virtue of Grant in 1856. Application was made to Mr. McPherson , Minister for Lands in 1859-60 to cancel Grant from City Council and issue Grant in name of Trustees of Institute. City Solicitor, Messrs. H. Cuthbert and C. M. Watson acting for Institute ,prepared form of Grant to be issued in place of Grant to be cancelled and issued to Mr. McPherson, who in turn would approve same on receipt of advice of Crown Law officers. On 15th December promise to submit matter to Solicitor General was made. Mr. W. B. Rodier a member of Borough of Ballarat East and Hon. Sec. to Ballarat East Public Library has written to McPherson denouncing our proceedings as an attempted swindle. The Minister replied that it is not in the power of City Council to divest itself of the trust and therefore our Application cannot be complied with. Solicitors have assured us that there is no legal difficulty to Council surrendering its Trust and should present no further difficulty when properly explained to Government.		14047	Grants	14047
A10340	24	01	1871	Documents	Letters Out	B. W. Wheatland Esq. Sec. Mechanics Institute, Geelong.	requesting information as to whether Chief Secretary has granted a 'Theatrical' Licence for Hall at Geelong Mechanics Institute, and requesting details of such licence		14047	Theatre Licence	14047
A10341	17	01	1871	Documents	Correspondence	Madam Sibly, Woodend.	advising details of availability of Hall, charges being 19 pounds including gas or 22 pounds with Gallery.		14047	Hall booking	14047
A10342	20	01	1871	Documents	Letters Out	Mr. C. E. Clarke	informing that delay in overdue rental payment despite liberal arrangements made have not been met and further delay will cause matter to be placed in Solicitors hands.		14047	Shop & Office Rentals	14047
A10343	04	02	1871	Documents	Letters Out	Thomas Davey Esq.	accepting resignation with sincere regret from all Committee members.		14047	Membership	14047
A10344	01	02	1871	Documents	Letters Out	Mr. John Bryan Esq.	advising date Hall available and suggesting that booking be left until after elections on 16th March.		14047	Hall booking	14047
A10345	20	3	1871	Documents	Letters Out	C.R Carter Esq	Directed by Committee to thank for donation of book "Victoria ???"		14047	Donations	14047
A10346	15	2	1871	Documents	Letters Out	Mrs Cornell, Grant St, Ballarat	Thanks for offer of Cyclopedia of Machinery, but not expedient for Committee to purchase same		14047	Books	14047
A10347	23	3	1871	Documents	Letters Out	Mayor and Councillors, City of Ballarat	Requesting that a deputation be received regarding rating of Institute		14047	Accounts	14047
A10348	1	4	1871	Documents	Letters Out	Henry Dowell Esq	Advising that request for reduction in rent to 14/- was agreed to providing rent was paid one month in advance		14047	Shop & Office Rentals	14047
A10349	1	4	1871	Documents	Letters Out	Mr Hy Bennett, Armstrong St North	Acknowledging donation of five volumes of Ben Johnson's works		14047	Donations	14047
A10350	1	4	1871	Documents	Letters Out	Mrs Mason, Albert St, Sebastopol	Thanks for donation of ..........?		14047	Donations	14047
A10351	12	4	1871	Documents	Letters Out	C. C. Clarke	Reminding him that he had agreed to pay 5 pounds per week, but he had only paid 5 pounds in three weeks. Unless reasonable arrangements to pay are made by tomorrow matter will be placed in hands of solicitor		14047	Shop & Office Rentals	14047
A10352	14	06	1871	Documents	Letters Out	Mr Price, Conductor of United Welsh Choir	Thanks for the offer of giving a concert in aid of the funds of the institution. The Committee must decline, as the current state of depression would not balance the 20 pounds needed to be spent to put such a concert on.		14047	Donations	14047
A10353	19	4	1871	Documents	Letters Out	Hon. C.J. Jenner	arrangements for entertainment in Hall		14047	Concert performances	14047
A10354	22	4	1871	Documents	Letters Out	Mr. G. F. Fowler	Have his statement to hand, will pay fifty pounds next mail, further remitance the following mail, and a further one after that		14047	Books	14047
A10355	19	4	1871	Documents	Letters Out	Chalmers, London Chartered Bank	illegible		14047		14047
A10356	05	04	1871	Documents	Letters Out	Howard Spensby Esq	Stating that Committee found themselves crippled by debt - due to depressed state of mining and agriculture. Unfortunately Hall does not have bookings at present. Reference to lecture by him on Ballaarat		14047	Lectures and classes	14047
A10357	15	04	1871	Documents	Letters Out	Mrs Owen	Advising that, as the Committee had declined to purchase the speciment map left by Mr Owen, it had been forwarded to DeGuchy and Co. Melbourne for him. A few days ago, by accident , the Atlas that was being enquired about, was discovered. Mr Owen must have left it, and it got misplaced. Has now been sent by pre-paid mail.		14047	Committees	14047
A10358	9	5	1871	Documents	Letters Out	The Chief Secretary	Forwarding application for "Grant for Mechanics' Institute". Received upwards of 1000 small amounts		14047	Grants	14047
A10359	13	5	1871	Documents	Letters Out	Proprietor, Ararat Advertiser	Asking that a copy of the paper be forwarded on payment of postage		14047	Library	14047
A10360	13	05	1871	Documents	Letters Out	Henry Vowell Esq	Advising that rent conditions cannot be varied		14047	Shop & Office Rentals	14047
A10361	15	05	1871	Documents	Letters Out	John James Esq., M.P.	request that he use his influence to obtain a transfer of the land on which the Institute is built from the City Council. Committee and Trustees presently responsible for heavy debt and no control over property. Mr Joseph Jones, BMI President, will explain further.		14047	Buildings	14047
A10362	16	05	1871	Documents	Letters Out	W.J. Coburn Esq	request immediate payment of rent in arrears		14047	Shop & Office Rentals	14047
A10363	17	05	1871	Documents	Letters Out	Mayor and Committee, City of Ballaarat	tendering thanks of committee for resolution to rate only the Offices in connection with the Institute, and remit the rates levied on other portions of the building for years 1869-70.		14047	Committees	14047
A10364	17	05	1871	Documents	Letters Out	David Ham Esq	request payment of arrears of rent; committee agreeable to weekly payments.		14047	Accounts	14047
A10365	-	05	1871	Documents	Letters Out	Mr G.F. Fowler, Approach Road, Victoria Park, London	sending draft of 50 pounds. Will send another draft asap and an order for books.		14047	Books	14047
A10366	23	05	1871	Documents	Letters Out	Mr D. Robertson	at his suggestion, attended sale of his property to purchase books to offset against his subscription due to the Institute but auctioneer had received instructions from you not to do so. Request immediate payment of one pound subscription due.		14047	Membership	14047
A10367	25	05	1871	Documents	Letters Out	Wm Price Esq, Leader, United Welsh Choir	invitation to Choir to give a Concert in aid of the funds of the Institute.		14047	Concert performances	14047
A10368	26	05	1871	Documents	Letters Out	W.J. Coburn Esq., Melbourne	request payment of rent of Office arrears before this day week or matter will be placed in hands of solicitor.		14047	Shop & Office Rentals	14047
A10369	12	06	1871	Documents	Letters Out	D. Ham Esq	further request for the reduction of arrears of rent due.		14047	Shop & Office Rentals	14047
A10370	12	05	1871	Documents	Letters Out	C.I. Clarke Esq	request for substantial reduction in arrears of rent due or matter placed in hands of lawyer.		14047	Shop & Office Rentals	14047
A10371	12	06	1871	Documents	Letters Out	Revd W. Potter, Emerald Hill Mechanics' Institute	Includes an account for packing and forwarding pictures. Pleased to read of great success.		14047	Exhibitions & Displays	14047
A10372	21	06	1871	Documents	Letters Out	J. Purves Esq.	Letter of thanks for the way your collection of paintings was placed at the disposal of the Institute. Offers an Honorary Life Membership by way of small thanks.		14047	Exhibitions & Displays	14047
A10373	21	06	1871	Documents	Letters Out	Hy Hill Esq., Superintendent of Police	I am directed by the Committee respectfully to call your attention to the great annoyance experienced by visitors, particularly ladies, through the congregation at the entrance to the institute of disorderly and foul-mouthed boys, on the occasion of any entertainment in the Hall, and request that you will, if in your power, take steps to abate the nuisance.		14047	Concert performances	14047
A10374	07	07	1871	Documents	Letters Out	Mr J. W. Graham, 57 Creswick Road	Unless the four pounds owed by you for hire of the Hall is not paid by tomorrow, you will be sued for the amount.		14047	Accounts	14047
A10375	13	07	1871	Documents	Letters Out	To the Chairman and Members of the Ballaarat Water Commission	Request the use of the Alfred Hall for the Bazaar in aid of the BMI free of charge, except for gas consumed.		14047	Bazaar	14047
A10376	19	07	1871	Documents	Letters Out	President & Committee of the Emerald Hill Mechanics' Institute	Expressing anger at the refusal to pay for the packing and forwarding of Mr Purves collection of paintings. Mr Potter led us to believe he had full authority to make decisions and after seeing the collection agreed to the arrangement. Confident that the quality of the collection was the reason for a successful Exhibition. There was no holdup, other than one day when Mr Batten's brother was unexpectedly killed (1st June). Despite needing to attend to urgent family matters, he made sure the collection was sent. "I trust that you will, on re-consideration of the matter, at once see that you are in honour and justice bound to fulfil the engagements entered into by your representative."		14047	Accounts	14047
A10377	26	07	1871	Documents	Letters Out	Chairman and Directors of the Ballaarat Gas Company	The Water Commission has placed the Alfred Hall at the disposal of the BMI free of charge for the Bazaar. Request reduction in the cost of gas.		14047	Bazaar	14047
A10378	28	07	1871	Documents	Letters Out	T. D. Manliss Esq.	Letter of thanks for donation of book.		14047	Donations	14047
A10379	29	07	1871	Documents	Letters Out	Henry Barton Esq, Borough Hall, Talbot	Mr Earl called and it was explained to him that it was impossible to lend any books to other libraries as it was difficult enough to keep up with current readers. 600 people are borrowing at any one time. Happy to give any assistance if at all possible.		14047	Library	14047
A10380	02	08	1871	Documents	Letters Out	Hon. W. M. K. Vale, M.P.	Letter of thanks for your exertions in the matter of the Grant, which has been duly received through the London Chartered Bank		14047	Grants	14047
A10381	02	07	1871	Documents	Letters Out	Joseph Jones Esq., M.P.	Letter of thanks for a copy of the Report of the Public Library		14047	Library	14047
A10382	02	08	1871	Documents	Letters Out	Mr J. B. Ross	You have been appointed Collector to the BMI. Please inform me of the nature of the security you propose to offer.		14047	Accounts	14047
A10383	02	08	1871	Documents	Letters Out	D. Fitzpatrick Esq.	The corresponding office to yours has been let to Mr Downes for one year at a rent of fifteen shillings per week. You are offered the same terms.		14047	Shop & Office Rentals	14047
A10384	02	07	1871	Documents	Letters Out	F. C. Downes Esq.	Committee accepts the offer of rent at fifteen shillings per week for one year.		14047	Shop & Office Rentals	14047
A10385	17	08	1871	Documents	Letters Out	Messrs C. P. Clarke & Co.	Demand for payment of arrears in rent. Unless a payment of at least 20 pounds is not made before the next meeting, proceedings at law will be commenced.		14047	Shop & Office Rentals	14047
A10386	02	08	1871	Documents	Letters Out	Mr J. M. Hutchison, Bookbinder, Ballaarat	Tender for binding for the Institute has been accepted, at the same rates as last year.		14047	Book binding	14047
A10387	02	08	1871	Documents	Letters Out	R. Ford Esq., Town Clerk	Letter for arrears of rates was referred to the finance committee with a view to payment.		14047	Accounts	14047
A10388	30	08	1871	Documents	Letters Out	Thos Bowman Esq.	Letter of thanks for the donation of Clegg on the Manufacture of Coal Gas.		14047	Donations	14047
A10389	30	08	1871	Documents	Letters Out	James Dimelow Esq.	Letter of thanks for donation of 2 copies of your Book Keeping made easy. As you request, one copy will be placed in the Library and one in the Reading Room.		14047	Donations	14047
A10390	14	09	1871	Documents	Letters Out	Committee of the Emerald Hill Mechanics' Institute	Request for response to letter of 19th July. Personal inconvenience of being out of pocket for four months for the expenses incurred in removing Mr Purves' pictures.		14047	Accounts	14047
A10391	01	09	1871	Documents	Letters Out	Mr J. B. Ross	In compliance with your request, your appointment will entail a salary of five shillings per week.		14047	Staff	14047
A10392	13	09	1871	Documents	Letters Out	W. Coltman Esq., Excelsior Tent, I.O.R.	Unable to reduce the rent of 13 pounds per annum charged for the Lecture Room.		14047	Lecture booking	14047
A10393	13	09	1871	Documents	Letters Out	Mr Gooch Esq., Argus Agency	Request to arrange for the Argus to be delivered as soon as possible after the arrival of the morning train.		14047	Library	14047
A10394	14	09	1871	Documents	Letters Out	To the Honorable the Colonial Secretary of New Zealand	the Committee request that you will be kind enough to direct that the published Statistics, etc. of the Colony of New Zealand be forwarded from time to time for the Statistical Library of the BMI.		14047	Library	14047
A10395	26	09	1871	Documents	Letters Out	J.R. Pascoe, Esq., Sydney Insurance Co.	Committee requesting that the 1000 pounds insured in your office under Policy No. 2553A on Oil Paintings may be transferred to the Building; the said Paintings having been removed from the Institute immediately after the issue of the Policy.		14047	Insurance	14047
A10396	27	09	1871	Documents	Letters Out	Adolphe Raproux	the Committee tender their thanks for your very valuable services as conductor of the late Concerts; and to inform you that your name has been added to the List of Honorary Members.		14047	Concert performances	14047
A10397	27	09	1871	Documents	Letters Out	Mr. S. Stamfield	your tender for staining and varnishing fittings, walls and cornices as per specification has been accepted by the Committee at 8 pounds 15 shillings.		14047	Quote/Tender	14047
A10398	27	09	1871	Documents	Letters Out	Messrs. L.S. Christie & Co.	your tender for the supply of Coir Matting has been accepted by the Committee.		14047	Quote/Tender	14047
A10399	27	09	1871	Documents	Letters Out	Mr. N. Robertson, Peel Street	your tender for the supply of Tables and Repairs, etc. at 18 pounds 11 shillings and new Cornices at 2/3d per foot running has been accepted by the Committee.		14047	Quote/Tender	14047
A10400	27	09	1871	Documents	Letters Out	Messrs. Walker & Co.	letter tendering thanks for your handsome donation to the late Bazaar and to tender you the privilege of nominating one of your apprentices as members of the Institute for one year in recognition of the same.		14047	Donations	14047
A10401	27	09	1871	Documents	Letters Out	J.B. Ross, Esq.	letter giving thanks for your valuable services as Secretary to the late Bazaar and Concerts and to request your acceptance of the enclosed cheque for 10 pounds 10 shillings in recognition of the same.		14047	Bazaar	14047
A10402	27	09	1871	Documents	Letters Out	Mr. T. Eldridge	the Committee thanks you for your valuable services in connection with the late Bazaar and Concerts and to tender you an Honorary Membership for one year in recognition of the same.		14047	Bazaar	14047
A10403	27	09	1871	Documents	Letters Out	Mr. G. Smithers	the Committee thank you for your valuable services in connection with the late Bazaar and Concerts and to tender you an Honorary Membership for one year in recognition of the same.		14047	Bazaar	14047
A10404	11	10	1871	Documents	Letters Out	Mr. N. Robertson	the Committee thank you for your donation of a likeness of the Emperor Napoleon 3rd.		14047	Donations	14047
A10405	11	10	1871	Documents	Letters Out	Mr. F. Reynolds	the Committee thank you for your donation of 5 pounds to the funds of the BMI on the occasion of your winning the Grand ? disposed of by the Art Union.		14047	Art Union	14047
A10406	25	10	1871	Documents	Letters Out	Mr. F. Howarth, 397 Doveton Street South	the Committee are compelled while thanking you for your offer, most respectfully to decline it for the repair of the Grand Piano for 20 pounds and to give 13 pounds of it as a donation to the Institute.		14047	Fixtures & Fittings	14047
A10407	25	10	1871	Documents	Letters Out	Mr. J. McDonald	the Committee tender their thanks for your donation of a small plaster cast "The Fishboy".		14047	Donations	14047
A10408	21	10	1871	Documents	Letters Out	To the Honorable the Chief Secretary	letter respectfully requesting that you will at the earliest possible date direct the payment of the vote in aid of Mechanic's Institute, Sir, as they desire to purchase a large number of urgently required Books to maintain the efficiency of the Library.		14047	Library	14047
A10409	20	11	1871	Documents	Letters Out	James Smith, Esq.	letter requesting urgent settlement of arrears of rent; the Committee agreed to make you an allowance of 25 pounds on each four weeks rent on the condition that the rent be paid as soon as due; I beg to inform you that unless the eight weeks rent due be paid tomorrow no allowance will be made in respect thereof.		14047	Accounts	14047
A10410	01	11	1871	Documents	Letters Out	Hon. H.C. Gleeson, Adelaide	letter acknowledging your donation through Joseph Jones Esq., MLA of a Specimen of Sulphide of Bismuth and Yellow Copper Ore from the Balhannah Mine.		14047	Donations	14047
A10411	24	11	1871	Documents	Letters Out	A.H. King, Esq.	letter acknowleding your donation of a set of Fire Irons for the Ladies Reading Room.		14047	Donations	14047
A10412	22	11	1871	Documents	Letters Out	J.H. Peebles Esq., Camperdown	letter informing that the library has no books to dispose; I am going to Melbourne in a weeks time to purchase books and if you desire I am willing to purchase for you to the best of my ability; if you desire this please give me full details of your wishes to the proportion of books, i.e. novels, travel, history; whether you want the cheapest, i.e. paper editions.		14047	Books	14047
A10413	24	11	1871	Documents	Letters Out	Mr. W. Milne	acknowledging with thanks donation of books - 'Comedies of Terence, Homer's IIiad(2 Vols. 'Lexicon of New Testament.'		14047	Donations	14047
A10414	24	11	1871	Documents	Letters Out	Charles Martin Esq.	acknowledging with thanks donation of 8 volumes 'The Reports of Board of Education' and 7 volumes from National Board.		14047	Donations	14047
A10415	28	11	1871	Documents	Letters Out	J. Goodall Esq.	informing that Committee is taking all necessary measures to secure the abatement of the nuisance complained of.		14047	Committees	14047
A10416	29	11	1871	Documents	Letters Out	To Mayor and Councillors of City of Ballaarat	drawing attention to offensive drainage into basement of Institute and requesting that steps be taken to replace wooden drain which carries sewerage of Hospital, the principal Hotels, Banks etc. with iron pipes.		14047	Buildings	14047
A10417	01	07	1867	Documents	Letters Out	Mr. R W. Pownale, Avoca Hotel, Avoca	You can have the hall for 14, 15, 16 and 17th August providing you reply enclosing 5 pound deposit by return post. The charge (which we never alter) is 14 pounds for 6 nights - 19 pounds including gas.		14047	Letters Out	14047
A10418	03	07	1872	Documents	Letters Out	Mr. R. J. Paling Esq.	requesting information as to commission to be charged on sale of Grand Piano		14047	Fixtures & Fittings	14047
A10419	15	07	1872	Documents	Letters Out	R. J. Paling Esq.	placing reserve of 50 pounds on sale of piano and if not sold to be returned free of charge.		14047	Fixtures & Fittings	14047
A10420	11	05	1872	Documents	Letters Out	R. J. Paling Esq.	advising that piano to be sent down and terms of sale will be 10% commission, and if instrument not be sold within 3 months to allow Institute to remove it free of all charges.		14047	Fixtures & Fittings	14047
A10421	01	02	1872	Documents	Letters Out	Undecipherable	Bookbinding		14047	Book binding	14047
A10422	16	07	1872	Documents	Letters Out	W. E. Baxter Esq MA	Undecipherable		14047	Letters Out	14047
A10423	31	01	1872	Documents	Letters Out	Mr. David Baird	acknowledging with thanks donation of New Zealand Canoe Paddle.		14047	Donations	14047
A10424	31	01	1872	Documents	Letters Out	Mr. W. S. Baker	acknowledging with thanks donation to Library		14047	Donations	14047
A10425	24	02	1872	Documents	Letters Out	James Smith Esq.	requesting cheque for 8 weeks rent due be forwarded by return post,		14047	Accounts	14047
A10426	18	02	1872	Documents	Letters Out	C. E. Clarke Esq.	reminder of promise to pay arrears of rent according to undertaking. Future weekly payments of 3 pounds 4/- must be paid punctually.		14047	Accounts	14047
A10427	28	02	1872	Documents	Letters Out	James Curtin Esq.	advising that request for reduction of rent in respect of Cutte Concerts cannot be met.		14047	Accounts	14047
A10428	28	02	1872	Documents	Letters Out	R. Savage Esq., Secretary of Royal Commission for Foreign Industries etc.	acknowledging with thanks letter and 2 copies of O'Hea's pamphlets.		14047	Donations	14047
A10429	06	03	1872	Documents	Letters Out	James Ware	advising that services as Librarian will be dispensed with from 5th proximo.		14047	Staff	14047
A10430	06	03	1872	Documents	Letters Out	Mr. Charles Mather	advising that services as Assistant Librarian will be dispensed with as from 5th proximo		14047	Staff	14047
A10431	06	03	1872	Documents	Letters Out	Mr. L. M. Bush , Manager for Cora DeLamond ,Sandhurst.	advising that Hall available for 1 week commencing April 1st providing reply received immediately. Cost for 6 nights with Gas, 19 pounds.		14047	Hall booking	14047
A10432	09	03	1872	Documents	Letters Out	Proprietor 'Evening Post'	requesting number of copies ordered be reduced to 2 on account of Institute' s heavy debt.		14047	Accounts	14047
A10433	16	03	1872	Documents	Letters Out	Mr. James Ware	advising that Committee will grant an honorarium of 60 pounds in addition to salary and giving reference as to integrity of character and enthusium of tasks undertaken.		14047	Staff	14047
A10434	28	03	1872	Documents	Letters Out	Mr.G. F. Fowler, London	advising that dates for Government Grant has been altered due to 'hocus pocus' in putting forward financial year 6 months, thus putting Institute more behind in grant. Allotment of 100 pounds of grant to you should have been received many months ago. Forwards 30 pounds with promise of larger remittance on receipt of Government Grant. Periodical and Newspaper accounts to be reduced. Little as possible to be sent via Brindisi and ensure the direction 'via Geelong and Queensciffe' is stated. Requesting Newspaper post be used where possible.		14047	Grants	14047
A10435	10	04	1872	Documents	Letters Out	R. J. Paling Esq.	advising that sum of no less than 42 pounds 10/- net cash acceptable for sale of Piano		14047	Fixtures & Fittings	14047
A10436	10	04	1872	Documents	Letters Out	J. H. Jones Esq.	advising that Committee declines to entertain application.		14047	Committees	14047
A10437	04	04	1872	Documents	Letters Out	Andrew Brown Esq., Hon Sec. Harmonic Society	advising of reduction in rent to 26 pounds per annum		14047	Accounts	14047
A10438	24	04	1872	Documents	Letters Out	Mr. James Ware	advising that name has been added to ist of Honorary Life Members.		14047	Membership	14047
A10439	18	06	1872	Documents	Letters Out	Mr. G. F. Fowler	advising that due to change of Ministry, Governament Grant has not been received and Institute unable to forward amount intended but expect same before next mail. Remittance of 12 pounds per month will be forwarded until balance is paid off. Next month it is hoped that the sum of 50 pounds at least will be forwarded. Also advises of mistakes in shipments and requests that newspapers be sent in large parcel.		14047	Grants	14047
A10440	3	7	1872	Documents	Letters Out	The Secretary, International Exhibition	Regarding display of minerals at Exhibition		14047	Exhibitions & Displays	14047
A10441	18	06	1872	Documents	Letters Out	Hon. E. Langdon, Treasurer.	requesting that instructions for payment of Government Grant be made. Intimtaion that vote would take place in March last and Institute made financial arrangements contingent thereon and non payment of Grant has created serious inconveniences.		14047	Grants	14047
A10442				Documents	Correspondence	Pages 692 - 719 are severely water damaged	unable to decipher		14047	Letters Out	14047
A10443	03	05	1909	Documents	Correspondence	L. Leyshon Esq., 79 Blyth Street, Brunswick	Will grant you use of small lecture room on ground floor, the next four Fridays commencing 19th May at a charge of 10/- each Friday. Rent to be paid in advance and to include the gas lighting of said rooom. Will also allow neat calico sign in the vestibule near the main entrance provided dimensions of suck sign are not greater than 5' by 2'6".		14047	Room booking	14047
A10444				Documents	Letters Out	Trustees, Melbourne Public Library	Requesting loan of a few pictures for dispay of Fine Art		14047	Exhibitions & Displays	14047
A10445	7	2	1917	Documents	Letters Out	Cedric Johnson Esq.	Advising that requested dates for hire of hall for Serenaders were pencilled in for another person. Will seek confirmation		14047	Hall booking	14047
A10446	8	2	1917	Documents	Letters Out	Atkinson, Mildura	Hall available for two pounds ten shillings per night, fireman, ligthing extra.		14047	Hall booking	14047
A10447	12	2	1917	Documents	Letters Out	Cedric Johnson, Serenders, St Kilda	Advising that pencilled booking is unable to confirm, so offering hall		14047	Hall booking	14047
A10448	13	2	1917	Documents	Letters Out	Cinema Exchange, 348 Swanston St, Melbourne	Replying that hall is available Easter wek 18 pounds from 11am to 11pm, additional cost for fireman, electric lighting power and cleaning. Hall used prinicipally for concerts and vaudeville. Shephera's Kinemmacdor pictures had a season last year. Hall holds 900, was recently remodelled at cost of 2000 pounds. Distance cabin to footlight is 65 feet and 82 to back of stage, width is 27 feet and height 15.		14047	Hall booking	14047
A10449	13	2	1917	Documents	Letters Out	Cedric Johnson Esq, "The Serenaders", St Kilda	Confirming hall hire. Next week a Cinderella pantomine by metropolitan artists will play in aid of Returned Soldiers, then local show "The Pot-Pouri Pierrots" will play.		14047	Hall booking	14047
A10450	14	2	1917	Documents	Letters Out	Cinema Exchange, 348 Swanston St, Melbourne	Yesterday's offer withdrawn as better booking received, alternative available.		14047	Hall booking	14047
A10451	15	2	1917	Documents	Letters Out	E. A. Reynolds Esq, Raleigh St, Essendon	Offer received too late as hall booked. List of booked dates until June given		14047	Hall booking	14047
A10452	22	2	1917	Documents	Letters Out	J. Keith Esq, Courier Office, Ballarat	Accepting offer to supply Institute with "The Scot" the official Highland Journal regularly		14047	Donations	14047
A10453	24	2	1917	Documents	Letters Out	Manager, Ballarat Banking Co Ltd.	Requesting that Cuthbert, Morrow & Must be allowed to inspect James Dean's Mortgage.		14047	Accounts	14047
A10454	26	02	1917	Documents	Letters Out	The Acting Deputy Commissioner of Taxation, Elizabeth House, Melbourne	Acknowleding their letter re regulations under the 'Entertainment Tax Ass. Act 1911'. Will monthly statement of Hall bookings meet their requirements and listing entertainments for the year to date.		14047	Hall booking	14047
A10455	20	03	1917	Documents	Letters Out	Thomson Esq, Manager, English Pierrot, St. Kilda	Confirming dates for Hall booking.		14047	Hall booking	14047
A10456	20	03	1917	Documents	Letters Out	Branscombe, Darlinghurst, Sydney	pencilled in booking 16-25 April		14047	Hall booking	14047
A10457	27	03	1917	Documents	Letters Out	J.C. Kelsall Esq., Secretary, 'Forward Ballarat' Committee, Ballarat	Advising under Rule 9 of Articles of Association members of other Mechanics' Institutes within Australia permitted to use Members' Reading Room upon introduction by another member.		14047	Constitution (Rules)	14047
A10458	05	04	1917	Documents	Letters Out	Acting Deputy Commissioner of Taxation, Melbourne	Statement of bookings for April and May required under Entertainment Tax regulations.		14047	Accounts	14047
A10459	10	04	1917	Documents	Letters Out	Cedric Johnson Esq., 'The Serenaders', St Kilda	pencilled in Hall booking 4-9th June, please confirm.		14047	Hall booking	14047
A10460	24	04	1917	Documents	Letters Out	The Secretary, Austral Photoplay Co Ltd., 211 Dana Street, Ballarat	confirming application of 17th inst. to lease Mechanics' Hall for term of 4 weeks accepted by committee and a tenancy agreement being prepared.		14047	Hall booking	14047
A10461	30	04	1917	Documents	Letters Out	A.C. Tinsdale Esq., Austral Photoplay Co, Melbourne	Acknowledging receipt of letter card. BMI committee granted lease of Hall for one month commencing 16th June without option of renewal. Any further lease you would have to accept any existing bookings.		14047	Hall booking	14047
A10462	01	05	1917	Documents	Letters Out	Marshall Palmer Esq, The Athenaeum, Melbourne	advising with exception of few dates Hall booked up to 14th July next. "The Serenaders" who conclude a season on 9th June may be prevailed upon to shorten their season.		14047	Hall booking	14047
A10463	08	05	1917	Documents	Letters Out	Messrs Melville & Mulllen, Librarians, Melbourne	referring to 10% discount on Periodical Account. Enclosed list of books required.		14047	Library	14047
A10464	11	05	1917	Documents	Letters Out	Arthur C Tinsdale Esq., 348 Swanston Street, Melbourne	Enclosing for acceptance tenancy agreement respecting lease of Hall. Please remit first week's rent together with deposit of 5 pounds to retain option. Have returned cheque to Meesrs Kelsall and Silva at their request.		14047	Hall booking	14047
A10465	16	05	1917	Documents	Letters Out	Arthur C. Tinsdale Esq., Box 795, GPO Melbourne	Will place agreement before committee for authority to affix seal of the Institute. Advise BMI has nothing to do with any agreement between you and Mr Kelsall.		14047	Hall booking	14047
A10466	22	05	1917	Documents	Letters Out	Charles D. Ross Esq., 511 Ligar Street, Ballarat	committee send thanks and appreciation for the kindly and thoughtful compliments contained in his letter regarding the advantages afforded by the Institute to its Members.		14047	Membership	14047
A10467	21	05	1917	Documents	Letters Out	The Manager, Ballarat Banking Co Ltd., Ballarat	Advising election of President, Vice Presidents and requesting bank honor cheques drawn on behalf of Institute. Signatures of new office-bearers in margin hereof.		14047	Accounts	14047
A10468	25	05	1917	Documents	Letters Out	Mrs F.M. Clegg, 3 Sussex Street, Ballarat West	Acknowledging receipt of letter of 24th May and same will be placed before next committee meeting.		14047	Committees	14047
A10469	02	06	1917	Documents	Letters Out	Marshall Palmer Esq., Fisk Jubilee Singers, Castlemaine	Hall dates booked as requested. Rent for four nights 11 pounds plus lighting, cleaning and fireman's charges.		14047	Hall booking	14047
A10470	05	06	1917	Documents	Letters Out	W.L. Cann Esq., 493 Swanston Street, Melbourne	experiencing trouble with bolts on seating you fixed to the floor of Concert Hall. Query whether a bar running full extent of rows under seats might overcome difficulty. An early reply would oblige.		14047	Fixtures & Fittings	14047
A10471	06	06	1917	Documents	Letters Out	Ed. Branscombe Esq., Queen's Hall, Adelaide	Advising of forthcoming booking commitments in Hall and of free dates. Will not book any further dates in July until hear from you. Sure The Dandies will do well.		14047	Hall booking	14047
A10472	20	06	1917	Documents	Letters Out	Messrs Melville & Mullen, Librarians, Melbourne	Referring to the possibility of the Luxuries Board classing Literature as a luxury, BMI committee unanimously of opinion that books should not be classed under the heading of luxuries. Subscription to Institute from 2 shillings 6 pence per quarter; Membership Roll 1013. 60,429 volumes taken out by subscribers during year, convincing proof of necessity of latest literature to the Australian public.		14047	Library	14047
A10473	21	06	1917	Documents	Letters Out	Miss J. M. Thorne, 159 Nelson Road, Albert Park	Need more information concerning dancing in order to answer your query. The only clear space in the Hall is on the stage. Perhaps a class room would be more suitable. Could you visit the Institute?		14047	Hall booking	14047
A10474	20	06	1917	Documents	Letters Out	Ed Branscombe Esq., Queen's Hall, Adelaide	Hall booking for one night. Advice on charges to make. Mention of Amusement Tax - seeking permission from the Income Tax Department to collect the tax.		14047	Hall booking	14047
A10475	13	07	1917	Documents	Letters Out	Branscombe, Pianola Co., Adelaide	Lettergram: Requesting postponement of dates if necessary. Need definite length of season.		14047	Hall booking	14047
A10476	18	07	1917	Documents	Letters Out	Ed Branscombe Esq., Pianola Co., Adelaide	Confirming new dates. Another tentative booking for the Cherniavskis. Mr Early will be consulted.		14047	Hall booking	14047
A10477	24	07	1917	Documents	Letters Out	Mr T. Short, Boneo P.O., Via Dromana	Letter of condolence on death of William Short, and cordial thanks for gift of the framed oil painting by him. Shocked by tragic death of father whom was deeply respected.		14047	Donations	14047
A10478	28	07	1917	Documents	Letters Out	Mr Jas Booth, 437 Doveton St., Ballarat	Received one pound subscription for one year's membership. Include receipt.		14047	Membership	14047
A10479	--	07	1917	Documents	Letters Out	Johnson, Temperance Hall, Hobart	Hall Booking		14047	Hall booking	14047
A10480	01	08	1917	Documents	Letters Out	S. R. Kennedy Esq., Fullers Hotel, Melbourne	List of Hall rental costs. Three pounds ten shillings per night plus lighting and fireman's charges. Saturday is four pounds ten shillings plus sundries.		14047	Hall booking	14047
A10481	01	08	1917	Documents	Letters Out	Cherniavsky, Conservatorium Hall, Sydney	Advise altering date by one day.		14047	Hall booking	14047
A10482	06	08	1917	Documents	Letters Out	S. R. Kennedy Esq., Fullers Hotel, Melbourne	Tentative bookings for 2 nights. Advice concerning advertising printing. "The Dandies" open immediately following these dates.		14047	Hall booking	14047
A10483	08	08	1917	Documents	Letters Out	S. R. Kennedy Esq., Fullers Hotel, Melbourne	Confiming dates for Hall booking and requesting deposit.		14047	Hall booking	14047
A10484	21	08	1917	Documents	Letters Out	Mrs Grace V. Wells, Hon. Secretary, Lady Mayoress's Patriotic League, Ballarat Branch	Unable to reduce rent any further than the one pound reduction already granted, plus free rehearsal time for Benefit by Smart Set Entertainers.		14047	Hall booking	14047
A10485	03	09	1917	Documents	Letters Out	Mrs J. M. Bickett, Doveton St N., Ballarat	Letter of condolence on the death of James M. Bickett - a member of Committee for 41 years.		14047	Committees	14047
A10486	04	09	1917	Documents	Letters Out	Messrs J. & N. Tait, The Auditorium, Melbourne	List of tentative bookings. Includes dimensions of stage opening ( 26 feet by a depth of 16 feet, and 15 feet high - 30 feet to grid.)		14047	Hall booking	14047
A10487	06	09	1917	Documents	Letters Out	The Principal, School of Mines Council, Ballarat	Transferred Hall booking as requested.		14047	Hall booking	14047
A10488	06	09	1917	Documents	Letters Out	Mr R. J. Lawson, Courier Office, Ballarat	The matter of overdue subscription and refusal to return library books will be placed before the General Committee at its next meeting.		14047	Library	14047
A10489	12	09	1917	Documents	Letters Out	Cedric Johnson Esq., 30 Storey St, Parkville	Need confirmation of the Serenaders performance next month.		14047	Hall booking	14047
A10490	17	09	1917	Documents	Letters Out	Ed Branscombe Esq., His Majesty's Theatre, Geelong	Enclose receipt for ten pounds sent by Mr Jones		14047	Hall booking	14047
A10491	19	09	1917	Documents	Letters Out	Messrs Thompson & Gayder, Russell St, Melbourne	Requesting advice on the best way to replace the cushions on three billiard tables. Also sending four cues which need reshafting and ordering one set of full size net pockets.		14047	Fixtures & Fittings	14047
A10492	25	09	1917	Documents	Letters Out	Johnson, Launceston	Need reply concerning Hall.		14047	Hall booking	14047
A10493	25	09	1917	Documents	Letters Out	Messrs. Melville & Mullen, Melbourne	letter advising of return of a parcel of books; you sent a number of O'Henry's works [last week which we have returned] we presume "All Titles" mentioned in your "Argus ad" referred to a posthumous work of this author; you will notice a Credit Invoice enclosed; please supply in the next few days our half-yearly periodicals; letter goes on to enclose list and books required.		14047	Books	14047
A10494	27	09	1917	Documents	Letters Out	The Under-Treasurer, The Treasury, Melbourne	letter directed by the Committee that realising the necessity for reducing State expenditure that it would be an instinct loss to the BMI if the Report of Parlimentary Debates were discontinued to the Institute.		14047	Donations	14047
A10495	08	10	1917	Documents	Letters Out	Messrs. Alcock & Co., Billard Table Manufacturers, Melbourne	letter requesting the cost of new low cushions to three of our billiard tables using the best imported rubber and cloth.		14047	Fixtures & Fittings	14047
A10496	16	10	1917	Documents	Letters Out	W.W. Harris Esq., Police Magistrate, Ballarat	letter directed by the Committee informing you that you have unanimously elected to fill the vacancy on the Committee caused by the death of Mr. J.M. Baker.		14047	Membership	14047
A10497	16	10	1917	Documents	Letters Out	W.J. Gribble Esq., Muir Street, Ballarat	letter directed by the Committee conveying to you a text of a resolution passed at last evenings meeting "that the members of this Committee desire to place on record their deep sense of the irreparable loss sunstained by their President, Mr. W.J. Gribble, in the death of his son, Gunner Ernest J. Gribble, and their sincere sympathy with him and Mrs. Gribble, in their sad bereavement:"		14047	Committees	14047
A10498	17	10	1917	Documents	Letters Out	Mrs. E.F. Woodger, Hon. Secretary, Lady Mayoress's Patriotic League, Ballarat East Branch.	The Committee is unable to grant your application for a further reduction in rent for the use of the Hall, they have already reduced the rent by one pound fixing the lowest possible charge for the use of the Hall.		14047	Hall booking	14047
A10499	20	19	1917	Documents	Letters Out	Mr. R.J. Lawson, Cl- Courier Office, Ballarat	the Committee will take legal proceeding against you if the arrears of one pound ten shillings of Subscription are not paid before November 17th.		14047	Accounts	14047
A10500	24	10	1917	Documents	Letters Out	H.M. Murphy Esq., Secretary, Department of Labour, Melbourne	letter directed by the Committee acknowledging receipt of a copy of your work entitled "Wages and Prices in Australia" and to tender their thanks.		14047	Donations	14047
A10501	24	10	1917	Documents	Letters Out	Messrs. J. & N. Tait, The Auditorium, Melbourne	letter advising that the Hall is booked for you for the 3rd, 10th, and 17th November, letter lists charges; for the Scotney-White concert you can have the two 12x6 boards for advertising purposes also the two transparency calico signs across the street at entrance to the Hall.		14047	Hall booking	14047
A10502	06	11	1917	Documents	Licence	The Honorable, Chief Secretary of State of Victoria, Melbourne	Under The Theatres Act, 1890 we hereby apply for a renewal of a licence of the Mechanics' Hall, Ballarat.		14047	Accounts	14047
A10503	11	12	1917	Documents	Letters Out	Capt. Hy. Brew, Courier Office, Ballarat	letter directed by the Committee tendering their best thanks for your presentation of Booklets, Maps, etc. dealing with the activites of the Allies in the present Great War. The War literature is greatly read and appreciated by the Members of the BMI.		14047	Donations	14047
A10504	03	01	1918	Documents	Letters Out	Ernest R. Pitt Esq., Public Library, Melbourne	we cannot at present furnish you with a List of Scientific and Technical Periodicals held in this library for the reason, that a fire lately occured amongst some building material which was stored in our basement near the files of periodicals, as soon as possible I will supply you with the List, at the same time I hardly consider that our List will be of much value to the proposed catalogue.		14047	Books	14047
A10505	26	02	1918	Documents	Letters Out	S.D. Yarrington Esq., Cumberland Hotel, Castlemaine	letter advising of availability of the Hall and the charges for use of.		14047	Hall booking	14047
A10506	02	03	1918	Documents	Letters Out	The Deputy Registrar, Commonwealth Government Inscribed Stock, Melbourne	letter enclosing a copy of our Articles of Association on the subject of our application No. 25008 for 400 pounds Inscribed Stock.		14047	Committees	14047
A10507	05	03	1918	Documents	Letters Out	Crawford, Tivoli Theatre, Melbourne	your 16th and 18th March definitely book soon as possible		14047	Hall booking	14047
A10508	22	03	1918	Documents	Letters Out	Miss Beccie McDonald, Hon. Secretary, Red Cross Society, Ballarat.	your remission of rent of the BMI Hall for Red Cross Concerts was received and that no aaction was taken in the matter; a reminder that a 33% reduction was allowed in the ordinary Saturday rental; other concessions were also granted, including the free use of the Hall for a full-dress rehearsal and a large room for the Sweet Sellers.		14047	Hall booking	14047
A10509	16	4	1918	Documents	Letters Out	R. A. Scott, C/- H. Davies & Co	Advising that, as his promise to clear indebtedness to Institute had not been acted upon, matter will be placed in hands of receiver if amount not paid by 30th		14047	Accounts	14047
A10510	3	5	1918	Documents	Letters Out	Miss Hill, Humffray St S. School, Ballarat East	Thanks for agreeing to give up lease of hall on 21st and advising that 20th and 28th were available		14047	Hall booking	14047
A10511	3	5	1918	Documents	Letters Out	Carlyle Smythe Esq, 240 Collins St Melbourne	Advising that he was now able to lease the hall for 20th and 21st May, as pencilled booking had been transferred. Rent is Sixty pounds 10/- plus usual Sunday charges.		14047	Hall booking	14047
A10512	8	5	1918	Documents	Letters Out	Mr. R. A. Scott, "Lonsdale", 24 Closeburn Ave, Windsor	Comm. agrees to reduce his indebtedness provided it is paid within 7 days		14047	Accounts	14047
A10513	14	5	1918	Documents	Letters Out	Messrs Melville and Mullens, Librarians, Melbourne	Regarding cost of New York Times midweek, non-arrival of Outdoor Life, order for second copy of English Sketch. List of books ordered including some for boys and girls		14047	Accounts	14047
A10514	29	5	1918	Documents	Letters Out	Edward Branscombe Esq, The Playhouse Syndey	Requesting payment of nineteen pounds 5/- - rent due		14047	Shop & Office Rentals	14047
A10515	4	6	1918	Documents	Letters Out	R. W. Mackenzie Esq.,National Mutual Building, Melbourne	Advising that 15th June is the only available date, and that good entertainment on lines of the Dandies would do well		14047	Hall booking	14047
A10516	4	6	1918	Documents	Letters Out	Harry Scales, 223 King St, Melbourne	Pencilled in August 10 to 20th month at rent of twenty six pounds, plus lighting and cleaning		14047	Hall booking	14047
A10517	11	6	1918	Documents	Letters Out	Carlyle Smyth, Crosby's Camperdown	Agreable to transfer of dates		14047	Hall booking	14047
A10518	18	6	1918	Documents	Letters Out	J. C. Dearden Esq, Lydiard St North, Ballarat	Extending sincere sympathy on loss of brother Angus Dearden		14047	Committees	14047
A10519	18	6	1918	Documents	Letters Out	G. H. Abrams, Urquhart St, Ballarat	Congratulating Mr. & Mrs Abrams on 50th wedding annniversary		14047	Committees	14047
A10520	19	6	1918	Documents	Letters Out	Edward Branscombe Esq, 334 George St, Sydney	Regrets that Dandies Ltd had gone into liquidation, and forwarding Institute's claim of ninteen pounds 5/- against firm		14047	Accounts	14047
A10521	1	7	1918	Documents	Letters Out	The Secretary, Mechanics' Institute, Drouin	Sorry to hear about fire at Institute, and trust insurance will be sufficient . Drawing attention to fact that BMI is offering for sale over 3000 second-hand works of fiction at 6d to 1/- each, also general lierature at 1/- upwards		14047	Books	14047
A10522	05	07	1918	Documents	Letters Out	Messrs Foster & Scales, C/o Cawthornes, Rundle Street, Adelaide	Pencilled in Hall booking from 17th - 24th Aug pending definite booking.		14047	Hall booking	14047
A10523	06	07	1918	Documents	Letters Out	Public Library, Melbourne	response to their letter of 14th submitting enclosed listed volumes of scientific periodicals in BMI Library. Newspapers and periodicals in good condition. With exception of 'Age' strongly bound in half leather.		14047	Books	14047
A10524	-	07	1918	Documents	Letters Out	Ernest R. Pitt Esq., Public Library, Melbourne	sending enclosed list of periodicals and requested questionnaire.		14047	Books	14047
A10525	-	07	1918	Documents	Notes		List of Scientific Periodicals and other Periodicals and Newspapers for Sale.		14047	Letters Out	14047
A10526	08	07	1918	Documents	Letters Out	The Librarian, Mitchell Library, Sydney	advising that BMI wish to sell undermentioned periodicals and newspapers.		14047	Books	14047
A10527	08	07	1918	Documents	Letters Out	The Manager, The Australasian, Melbourne	notification of BMI wish to sell a number of bound periodicals and newspapers including "The Australasian" Melbourne from 1865. Bound in half-yearly numbers and binding in half-leather.		14047	Books	14047
A10528	08	07	1918	Documents	Letters Out	G.H. Knibbs Esq., Commonwealth Statistician, Melbourne	requesting additional copy of Nos.6 to Nos.9 of the Official Year Book of the Commonwealth for use in Reference Library. Enclosed four pence in stamps for postage.		14047	Books	14047
A10529	12	07	1918	Documents	Letters Out	Messrs Foster & Scales, c/o Cawthornes, Adelaide	acknowledging receipt of 5 pounds for deposit on Hall booking.		14047	Hall booking	14047
A10530	15	07	1918	Documents	Letters Out	R.W. Mackenzie Esq., 45 Bourke Street, Melbourne	reply to letter of 14th inst., in consideration of poor patronage to your entertainment, BMI committee willing to grant use of the Hall on Sat.27th at reduced rate.		14047	Hall booking	14047
A10531	16	07	1918	Documents	Letters Out	J.J. Normoyle Esq., Mechanics' Institute, Lyonville	notification that BMI have for sale over 3000 second-hand works of fiction from 6 pence to 1/- each also large number of general literature at 1/- upwards. Suggest visit Ballarat to select books.		14047	Books	14047
A10532	25	07	1918	Documents	Letters Out	The Librarian, Public Library, Museum & Art Gallery of South Australia, Adelaide	notification that BMI offering for sale publications detailed on enclosed list. Volumes in good condition strongly bound in half-leather. Age volumes leather backs with strawboard covers. Newspapers bound in half-yearly numbers. Please notifiy if interested and price willing to offer.		14047	Books	14047
A10533	25	07	1918	Documents	Letters Out	K. Binns Esq, Assistant Librarian, Commonwealth Parliament Library, Melbourne	notification of BMI sale of Australian publications as listed. Bound in half-leather, Age volumes have leather backs with strawboard covers. Please notify if interested and price willing to offer.		14047	Books	14047
A10534	-	07	1918	Documents	Letters Out	Messrs Foster & Scales, c/o Cawthornes, Rundle Street, Adelaide	pencilled dates in August fix extra dates soon.		14047	Books	14047
A10535	31	07	1918	Documents	Letters Out	Harry Scales Esq., Scarlet Gaieties, Broken Hill	Although some Saturdays are pencilled in, they can be moved if there is a definite booking. The prospects for your show are excellent here, as there have been no Costume Comedy Companys for some months, especially of your class of show.		14047	Hall booking	14047
A10536	01	08	1918	Documents	Letters Out	Geo Walker Esq., The Caleys, St Kilda	Will reserve one Saturday night for you. There are two daily papers - the "Star" and the "Courier" and one evening paper, the "Echo", but there is no need to advertise in the that one.		14047	Hall booking	14047
A10537	06	08	1918	Documents	Telegram	Scales, Supreme Court Hotel, Adelaide	Previous dates cancelled. Have booked you 24th to 29th August.		14047	Hall booking	14047
A10538	06	08	1918	Documents	Letters Out	Mr Manning, "Clytha House", Neerim Road, Murrumbeena	The "Scarlet Gaieties" season has been altered. Your message will be conveyed to Mr Scales when he arrives in Ballarat.		14047	Hall booking	14047
A10539	06	08	1918	Documents	Letters Out	A. W. Mackenzie, 45 Bourke St., Melbourne	Thanks for sympathy at brother's death. A booking on the terms mentioned cannot be accepted		14047	Hall booking	14047
A10540	06	08	1918	Documents	Letters Out	Geo Walker Esq., 2 Edward St., St Kilda	Offer of the Hall for 14th September.		14047	Hall booking	14047
A10541	20	08	1918	Documents	Letters Out	Messrs Close & Co., Stock Exchange Buildings, Melbourne	Accepts offer to supply protective covers for periodicals at rate quoted.		14047	Accounts	14047
A10542	20	08	1918	Documents	Letters Out	The Librarian, Melbourne Athenaeum, Melbourne	To Mr Remfry: Accept 5 periodicals which you are offering at half the published price - "The Queen", "Illustrated Sporting & Dramatic News", "Graphic", "Nation" and "Illustrated London News".		14047	Books	14047
A10543	20	08	1918	Documents	Letters Out	Messrs Melville & Mullen, Librarians, Melbourne	Request to discontinue providing particular periodicals. List of 11 books to be sent.		14047	Books	14047
A10544	21	08	1918	Documents	Letters Out	W. H. Figgis Esq., Ligar St., Ballarat	Letter of thanks for presentation of a volume of essays by Darrell Figgis entitled "Studies and Appreciations".		14047	Donations	14047
A10545	21	08	1918	Documents	Letters Out	W. R. Edwards Esq., Windermere St., Ballarat	Letter of thanks for the offer to supply the "Christian Science Monitor" to the Reading Room.		14047	Donations	14047
A10546	22	08	1918	Documents	Letters Out	John J. Maher Esq., 331 Collins St., Melbourne	Need confirmation of your booking immediately.		14047	Hall booking	14047
A10547	23	08	1918	Documents	Letters Out	Chief Librarian, Public Library of Victoria, Melbourne	Provided you pay freight and any other charges, we will sell you the three volumes requested for fifty pounds.		14047	Books	14047
A10548	27	08	1918	Documents	Letters Out	Principal Librarian, Public Library of NSW, Sydney	Agree to sell the publications of back files of newspapers at the price mentioned.		14047	Books	14047
A10549	28	08	1918	Documents	Notes		List of newspapers, periodicals and directories with prices - probably those for sale as mentioned in the last letter. This page has been pencilled out, with the note "See page 841" added		14047	Books	14047
A10550	28	08	1918	Documents	Notes		Continuation of list of newspaper back numbers and Directories for sale, with prices.		14047	Books	14047
A10551	29	08	1918	Documents	Letters Out	Principal Parliamentary Reporter, Commonwealth Parliament, Melbourne	While realising the need for economy at this time, it would be a great loss to our Library if the weekly issues of Hansard were discontinued. They are in continual use in our Reading Room.		14047	Books	14047
A10552	02	09	1918	Documents	Letters Out	H. Scales Esq., His Majesty's Theatre, Geelong	List of available dates. The South Street Competitions are on during October, but would not affect your audiences, apart from the first night.		14047	Hall booking	14047
A10553	28	08	1918	Documents	Notes		List of volumes of past newspapers etc for sale, with prices.		14047	Books	14047
A10554	--	09	1918	Documents	Telegram	Librarian, Public Library, Sydney	Telegram: Already sold Age and Herald. Public Opinion Directory 1869 available you ten guineas.		14047	Books	14047
A10555	--	09	1918	Documents	Telegram	Ifould, Public Library, Sydney	Telegram: Age Herald already sold. Public Opinion Melbourne Directory 1869 available you eleven pounds.		14047	Books	14047
A10556	10	09	1918	Documents	Letters Out	Chief Librarian, Public Library of Victoria, Melbourne	Notification that there are some dates missing from the files of "The Age". Full list of dates of "The Age", "Herald" and "Scientific American" attached. The contact with Mr Boys indicated this would not affect the sale.		14047	Books	14047
A10557	11	09	1918	Documents	Letters Out	W. H. Remfry Esq., The Athenaeum, Melbourne	Under present conditions, it takes four months to cancel orders from London, according to Melville & Mullen. It therefore means there will be some doubling up with the orders from you for some months. If any of your subscribers wish to take up the papers required by us, we would be willing to commence subscription immediately.		14047	Books	14047
A10558	12	09	1918	Documents	Letters Out	Principal Librarian, Public Library of NSW, Sydney	Forwarding by rail the set of Public Opinion, 1864 to 1869 and the copy of Sands & McDougall's Melbourne Directory for 1869.		14047	Books	14047
A10559	18	09	1918	Documents	Letters Out	Mr. W. H. Gordon, Lyons Street South, Ballarat	advising of resolution passed by Committee on 16th inst. viz: 'that a letter be written to Mr. W. H. Gordon complaining of single misconduct i.e. used bad language and behaved in an insulting manner in manner and in event of any repetition of such conduct the Committee will feel obliged to consider the necessity of exercising its power under the above said rule"		14047	Committees	14047
A10560	1809	09	1918	Documents	Letters Out	The Chief Librarian, Public Library, Melbourne.	advising that files of newspapers detailed in letter of 10th inst. have been forwarded by rail and in addition to the following " The Age for 1864" and "The Argus 1856-62" made up into 67 packages. Freight per Darling & Co., is 3 pounds 18/3d. to be collected from you by carrier in addition to charge for delivering volumes at your Library.Chief. Account for 50 pounds is enclosed.		14047	Books	14047
A10561	19	09	1918	Documents	Letters Out	E.B. Manning Esq., Murrumbeena, Melbourne	advising option of booking next Easter will be made as soon as possible.		14047	Hall booking	14047
A10562	20	09	1918	Documents	Letters Out	Messrs. Melville & Muller, Librarians, Melbourne.	Enclosing cheque for 4 pounds 19/3d. in payment of account. Account for 37 pounds 10/4d for magazines is noted and requests statement of invoices relating to increases in published prices of periodicals and any other alterations to date. Also request for listed volumes to be forwarded.		14047	Accounts	14047
A10563	23	09	1918	Documents	Letters Out	J. Murray Esq., Lydiard St. Sth., Ballarat	advising of overdue subscription by 2 -1/2 years and if not paid by 21st proximo membership will be cancelled.		14047	Accounts	14047
A10564	23	09	1918	Documents	Letters Out	R. W. Fleming Esq., Doveton Street North, Ballarat.	advising of overdue subscription by 2 -1/2 years and if not paid by 21st proximo membership will be cancelled.		14047	Membership	14047
A10565	02	10	1918	Documents	Letters Out	The Manager, Ballarat Banking Co. Ltd., Ballarat.	informing of death of Treasurer Mr. George H. Abrams and that a new Treasurer will be appointed at next meeting on 21st inst. Request that Bank honor cheques signed by President and Secretary on behalf of Institute.		14047	Accounts	14047
A10566	06	10	1918	Documents	Letters Out	..........Knight, Theatre Royal, Hobart.	offering Hall from 18th - 23rd November		14047	Hall booking	14047
A10567	22	10	1918	Documents	Letters Out	R. Whitla Esq., Hon Sec., Police & Postal Annual Charity Carnival, Ballarat.	advising that grant of usual reduction of 1 pound in ordinary rent of the Hall and requesting enclosed Agreement be signed and returned.		14047	Hall booking	14047
A10568	22	10	1918	Documents	Letters Out	Mr. W. H. Gordon, 315 Lyons Street, Ballarat.	advising of resolution passed "that Mr. Gordon's letter be received and as the Committee does not deem it satisfactory, the matter be further adjourned until next Meeting, when it be reconsidered in the light of his conduct in the meantime".		14047	Committees	14047
A10569	22	10	1918	Documents	Letters Out	Mrs. G. H. Abrams, Urquhart Street, Ballarat.	conveying deepest sympathy to family on death of husband and recording appreciation of work and friendship and valuable services rendered by Mr. Abrams.		14047	Committees	14047
A10570	11	11	1918	Documents	Letters Out	The Under Treasurer, The Treasury, Melbourne.	advising that costs entailed in printing and distributing of Parliamentary Debates are justified as reports are frequently consulted by Committee and requests continuous supply.		14047	Reports	14047
A10571	12	11	1918	Documents	Letters Out	The Hon. Chief Secretary of State of Victoria, Melbourne.	application on behalf of Ballaarat Mechanics Institute for renewal of Licence under Theatres Act 1890. Present lease expires on 15 inst.		14047	Theatre Licence	14047
A10572	19	11	1918	Documents	Letters Out	H. G. Morrow Esq., Lydiard Street, Ballarat.	advising of unanimous election to position to fill vacancy resulting from death of Mr. G. H. Abrams. Term of Office will expire in May 1920 and due notice will be given of next Meeting. Copy of Articles of Association are enclosed.		14047	Committees	14047
A10573	19	11	1918	Documents	Letters Out	Messrs. Ben and John Fuller, Grand Opera House, Sydney NSW	Reply to letter of 12 inst., and referring to signed tenancy Agreement and requesting compensation for cancellation of booking; suggest transfer of booking for performance of 'Little Grey Home in the West' to a season in near future and indicating Christmas dates are available.		14047	Hall booking	14047
A10574	20	11	1918	Documents	Letters Out	The Proprietor, Gippsland Mercury, Sale.	enclosing postal note for 5 pounds 5/- to cover postage of 'Mercury' to December 31st 1918 and advising that rate of 26/- per annum is not acceptable. Mercury is well advertised in our Library.		14047	Library	14047
A10575	28	11	1918	Documents	Letters Out	Mr. M. P.Adams Esq., Star Theatre, Bourke Street, Melbourne.	setting out dates available for Hall booking over Christmas period.		14047	Hall booking	14047
A10576	29	11	1918	Documents	Telegram	O'Connor Opera Company, Elmore.	From Batten advising dates available over Christmas period		14047	Hall booking	14047
A10577	30	11	1918	Documents	Letters Out	The Manager, O'Connor Opera Company, Elmore.	advising dates Hall available after 30th December and requesting immediate reply.		14047	Hall booking	14047
A10578	04	12	1918	Documents	Telegram	Adams, State Theatre, Melbourne.	From Batten advising Hall engaged 26, 27 & 28th December - New Year dates vacant.		14047	Hall booking	14047
A10579		07	1867	Documents	Letters Out	Undeciferable	re Hall hire and costs of same		14047	Hall booking	14047
A10580	06	12	1918	Documents	Telegram	Maxwell Dinkum Diggers, Sheep Hills	From Batten advising Hall dates engaged		14047	Hall booking	14047
A10581	06	12	1918	Documents	Telegram	Maxwell Dinkum Diggers, Sheep Hills	Copy of record on page 869		14047	Hall booking	14047
A10582				Documents	Statements		Copy of Section 181 of Companies Act 764 providing for the "Incorporation of Literary, Scientific and other Associations and Institutions".		14047	Committees	14047
A10583			1918	Documents					14047		14047
A10584	16	12	1918	Documents	Letters Out	Mr. John Maher Esq., The Irish Concert Company, 331 Collins St., Melbourne.	advising dates Hall engaged and that 1-3 night seasons can only be booked 1 month in advance.		14047	Hall booking	14047
A10585	18	12	1918	Documents	Telegram	Gerson, 51 Davis Avenue, South Yarra.	From Batten advising Hall available 28-31st. Reply if more suitable.		14047	Hall booking	14047
A10586	22	01	1919	Documents	Letters Out	Vice Chairman, Newspaper Proprietors Association Limited, 6 Bouverie Street, London E.C.4.	Reply to letter of 11 November 1918, enclosing list of English newspapers and periodicals supplied to Institute.		14047	Library	14047
A10587	26	09	1868	Documents	Letters Out	Messrs. Sergeant, Goodall, Downes and Clarke	No decision yet by the committee re the letting of the new offices. If the decision is made to let the offices at a set rental then your application will be given favourable consideration.		14047	Shop & Office Rentals	14047
A10588	12	03	1919	Documents	Letters Out	Messer Foster & Scales, Austral Gardens, Adelaide.	advising of Hall booking from 19-26 April and encloses Tenancy Agreement. Deposit not yet to hand.		14047	Hall booking	14047
A10589	15	03	1919	Documents	Letters Out	Government Printer, Government Printing Office, Melbourne.	applying for list of works to be weeded out from Government Printing Office and would appreciate any of rejected works relating to the Victorian Aboriginies and to Plant life.		14047	Library	14047
A10590	19	03	1919	Documents	Letters Out	Mrs. W. M. Acheson, Eyre Street, Ballarat.	offering sincere condolences on death of husband and advising of placing on record the high appreciation of his valuable services rendered during the past 35 years.		14047	Committees	14047
A10591	24	03	1919	Documents	Letters Out	The Secretary, Repatriation Department, Ballarat Branch	advising of vacancy on staff for Billiard Room attendant and the wish to appoint a returned soldier for position. Applications returnable on 31st instant and gives job description and salary at 35/- per week.		14047	Staff	14047
A10592	25	03	1919	Documents	Letters Out	The Secretary, Ballarat & District Caledonian Society, Ballarat.	acknowledging with thanks receipt of copy of "Selected Poems of Allan McNeilage"		14047	Donations	14047
A10593	26	03	1919	Documents	Letters Out	The Proprietors, "Shepparton News" Shepparton.	advising willingness to continue to receive publication of Shepparton News for 12 months at rate of 6/6d per annum.		14047	Library	14047
A10594	26	03	1919	Documents	Letters Out	Allan McNeilage Esq., "Kelvin Grove" Geddes Street, Ascot Vale.	tendering thanks for copy of selected poems donated by Caledonian Society for use in Library.		14047	Donations	14047
A10595	10	10	18..	Documents	Letters Out	Walter Sherwin Esq., Adelaide	I laid your letter before the committee and in reply am directed to say that you engaged the hall for seven days and had you paid a deposit that would not have relieved you from your engagement. The committee therefor hold you liable for the full amount. Under the circumstances and without prejudice to their claim for the full amount they are willing to take 9 pounds provided that mount is remitted by return mail.		14047	Accounts	14047
A10596	28	03	1919	Documents	Letters Out	Ed. Duggan Esq., Kings Theatre, Melbourne.	advising dates available for Hall booking in May and enclosing scale of charges.		14047	Hall booking	14047
A10597	28	03	1919	Documents	Letters Out	Miss Learmonth, 11 Lyons St, Ballarat	Reply to letter of application to become a member of staff on the resignation of Miss Batten. The duties of staff will be rearranged to provide for a Billiard Room Attendant, so your application cannot be considered.		14047	Staff	14047
A10598	31	03	1919	Documents	Letters Out	Miss S. A. Batten, Dana St, Ballarat	Letter to accept resignation because she is relocating to Melbourne. Acknowledge appreciation of services rendered over thirteen years. The Common Seal of the Institute has been attached to the letter.		14047	Staff	14047
A10599	02	04	1919	Documents	Letters Out	The Secretary, Committee of Repatriation, Ballarat	Have interviewed Mr Herbert, recommended by you, and Mr Vale. Mr Vale is more suited to the position. Thanks for help.		14047	Staff	14047
A10600	02	04	1919	Documents	Letters Out	Mr P. Herbert, 19 Glazebrook St, Ballarat E.	Mr F. W. Vale has been appointed to fill the vacancy on the staff.		14047	Staff	14047
A10601	04	04	1919	Documents	Letters Out	Messrs Melville & Mullen, Librarians, Melbourne	Querying an invoice where two copies of the same book were charged at different rates.		14047	Accounts	14047
A10602	07	04	1919	Documents	Letters Out	W. G. MacGavin Esq., C/o Clement Mason Super Films, Little Bourke St, Melbourne	Initial letter concerning the showing of moving pictures. Already two or three films have been shown. "Neptune's Daughter" was screened with promising results, especially considering the outbreak of pneumonic influenza. The present portable cabin for showing film conforms to the requirements of the Board of Health, but if you took the Hall for an extended time, a permanent cabin could be built.		14047	Hall booking	14047
A10603	09	04	1909	Documents	Letters Out	Messrs Melville & Mullen, Librarians, Melbourne	Query about invoicing. Also list of books required.		14047	Books	14047
A10604	15	04	1909	Documents	Letters Out	S. E. Figgis Esq., Colonial Gas Association, Melbourne	Acknowleding order for "Times History of the War", and extends best wishes from the Committee to a good friend.		14047	Books	14047
A10605	15	04	1909	Documents	Letters Out	W.J. Carroll Esq., 149 Bourke Street, Melbourne	letter confirming that the Scarlett Gaities has the Hall booked for the week ending May next in addition to their booking of Easter week; letter also offers other options, and asks for the address of the violinist who played with your Compant on Saturday night last.		14047	Hall booking	14047
A10606	15	04	1909	Documents	Letters Out	Messrs. Melville & Mullen, Librarians, Melbourne	letter enclosing cheque for payment of account; note your remarks re the adjustment of the subscription to the Sketch & Sphere and please forward the following, Degenerate Germany, Roll Call, Lure of Love, Secret City and Joscelyn's Wife.		14047	Accounts	14047
A10607	16	04	1919	Documents	Letters Out	The Director, Associated Newspapers Ltd., Carmelite House, London, E.C.	letter directed by the Committee accepting your offer to send weekly a free copy of the Overseas Edition of The Daily Mail; your Journal is coming to hand and it enjoyed by the frequenters of our Library.		14047	Books	14047
A10608	16	04	1909	Documents	Letters Out	The Manager, Christian Herald Co. Ltd., 6 Tudor Street, London, E.C.4.	The Committee gladly accepts your offer to send "The Christian Herald" to us, free of charge; your Journal is coming to hand and is being read and accepted by the frequenters of our Institute.		14047	Books	14047
A10609	16	04	1909	Documents	Letters Out	The Manager, The Observer, 22, Tudor Street, london, E.C.4.	letter accepting your offer to regularly send us "The Observer" free of charge., your Journal has been coming to hand for the past three or four months and is being read and appreciated by the frequenters of the BMI.		14047	Books	14047
A10610	17	04	1919	Documents	Letters Out	The Proprietors, "Punch", Bouverie Street, London, E.C.4.	letter acknowledging the safe arrival of the famous "Punch" cartoon "Unconquerable" executed in colours by the artist, Mr. Bernard Partridge, the cartoon will be hung in our Reading Room to remind succeeding generations of the great sacrifice which Belgium made for the World.		14047	Fixtures & Fittings	14047
A10611	23	04	1909	Documents	Letters Out	Messrs. Melville & Mullen, Librarians, Melbourne	letter requesting Credit for books returned to you, also lists works to be credited and a list for works required.		14047	Books	14047
A10612	26	04	1909	Documents	Letters Out	W.J. Carroll Esq., 149 Bourke Street, Melbourne	letter querying dates already booked for the Hall by the "Scarlet Gaities"; at present, their are no restrictions imposed upon Amusement Halls in Ballarat.		14047	Hall booking	14047
A10613	26	04	1909	Documents	Letters Out	Mr. Heath, 83 Clayton Street, Ballarat East.	if you still desire to book the Hall on May 17th please call on me.		14047	Hall booking	14047
A10614	29	04	1909	Documents	Letters Out	Messrs. Melville & Mullen, Librarians, Melbourne	letter asking for a supplementary edition to the "Century Dictionary; letter also encloses statement of recent payments for Periodicals; we are at present, preparing our Annual Report and wish to refer to the ill usuage of Library books, could you please give me a rough percentage of the increase in the price of new books in general since the days of the 3/6d novel and also your opinion of the relative value of the paper and binding of present day books compared to those of pre-war.		14047	Book damage	14047
A10615	06	05	1909	Documents	Letters Out	The Manager, Dandies [Q'land] Ltd., 33 Lambeth Place, St. Kilda	letter advising that the Hall is available for booking from 23rd June until 26th July; the Scarlett Gaities concluded a fortnight's season here last evening establishing a record for the largest bookings during Easter.		14047	Letters Out	14047
A10616	08	05	1909	Documents	Receipts	The Government Printer, Melbourne	letter directed by the Committee to acknowledge receipt of six works of Baron Von Mueller on Australian Plants and the Wattle Bark Report, 1892 and to tender you their hearty thanks.		14047	Books	14047
A10617	09	05	1909	Documents	Letters Out	Roland Stavely Esq., Princess Theatre, Melbourne	Our Hall is available for bookings from 31st May until 6th June, the Scarlett Gaities finished a fortnight's season here on Tuesday last, letter encloses scale of charges and other particulars relating to the Hall.		14047	Hall booking	14047
A10618		04	1909	Documents	Telegram	Peachy, Lambert Place, St. Kilda	From Batten, have pencilled you June 23rd to July 12th as directed.		14047	Hall booking	14047
A10619		05	1909	Documents	Telegram	Peachey, Lambert Place, St. Kilda	From Batten, have pencilled you June 23rd to July 12th as directed.		14047	Hall booking	14047
A10620	20	05	1909	Documents	Letters Out	W.J. Carroll, Esq. 149 Bourke Street, Melbourne	letter enclosing refund for 5 pounds, The Committee however realises the difficulties you have lately being subjected to; we trust your next enterprise in vaudeville will be a success.		14047	Accounts	14047
A10621	27	05	1909	Documents	Letters Out	Frank Peachey Esq., 22 Lambeth Place, St. Kilda	letter advising of dates pencilled in for you for the Hall, letter strongly advises to open on Saturday 21st June as one is assured of a full house on Saturday evenings; stands, hangers or window cards make a good show, framed pictures on good shop windows and tram advertising are two splendid advertising mediums.		14047	Hall booking	14047
A10622		05	1909	Documents	Telegram	Peachey, Lambeth Place, St. Kilda	From Batten, yesterday booked 14th July pencilled you remainder of week.		14047	Telegrams	14047
A10623		05	1909	Documents	Telegram	Peachey, Lambeth Place, St. Kilda	From Batten, can book you week commencing 23rd June		14047	Hall booking	14047
A10624	02	06	1909	Documents	Letters Out	Messrs. Melville & Mullen, Librarians, Melbourne	letter lists books ordered lately, supplied by you, we find it difficult to maintain our requirements of good fiction.		14047	Books	14047
A10625	02	06	1909	Documents	Letters Out	Frank Peachey, Dandies [Q'land] Ltd., St. Kilda	letter regrets you have had to re-arrange your dates; I did endeavour to get the Loyal Orange to transfer their booking to other dates to no avail; you have a definite booking for the Hall for twelve nights commencing the 23rd inst.		14047	Hall booking	14047
A10626	05	06	1909	Documents	Letters Out	Director of Navy Contracts, Navy Office, Melbourne	with the restrictions imposed to the use of gas, is the BMI included under the list of exemptions?; it is necessary to use nine small gas burners for lighting purposes in our Reading Room and Newspaper Room during the winter months between the hours of 4pm and 5pm.		14047	Room booking	14047
A10627	11	06	1909	Documents	Correspondence	The Manager, Dandies [Q'land] Ltd., Melbourne	under the circumstances referred in your letter the we are willing to transfer your booking to the 12 nights commencing 28th July,		14047	Hall booking	14047
A10628	24	06	1909	Documents	Letters Out	E. Williamson Esq., Proprietor, Daily Telegraph, London, E.C.	the Committee gladly accepts your offer to send us regularly your publication free of cost., your Journal is coming to hand and is being appreciated by the frequenters of the BMI; at the end of each month we intend to hand over our files of the Daily Telepgraph to the Ballarat Public Hospital and so help to propagate the good work you have in view.		14047	Books	14047
A10629	24	06	1909	Documents	Letters Out	Mr. Bert Duval, 14 Little Fleet Street, Fitzroy	letter confirming dates booked for the Hall, it is difficult to secure an orchestra from member of the local musicians union, nearly all those available are engaged nightly at the local picture theatres, if it is not necessary for the artists to be unionists, an orchestra could be secured locally.		14047	Hall booking	14047
A10630	04	07	1909	Documents	Letters Out	The City Clerk, City Hall, Ballarat	letter thanking you for your kind invitation to the President, Committee and Officers of the BMI to accompany His Worship the Mayor of Ballarat at divine thanksgiving service on Sunday next.		14047	Committees	14047
A10631	01	08	1909	Documents	Letters Out	Messrs. Sadler, Riddell & Co., Upholsterers, 38 Lonsdale Street, Melbourne	letter requesting a sample chair cost about 1 pound, including all charges, we will require 200 seats,		14047	Fixtures & Fittings	14047
A10632		08	1919	Documents	Telegram	Huxham, "Serenaders" Brisbane	From Batten, Holding your September sixth till October 4th few days others negotiating could book you first week and pencil balance prospects good		14047	Hall booking	14047
A10633	07	08	1909	Documents	Letters Out	Messrs. Sadler, Riddell & Co., 38 Lonsdale Street, Melbourne	Acknowledging receipt of letter of 5th inst., with photographs of chairs; we favour chair at 23/- and request sample of chair together with tender to supply approx 200 chairs delivered and screw to floor of Hall.		14047	Fixtures & Fittings	14047
A10634	16	02	1901	Documents	Letters Out	Mr. W. R. Bones Esq., Standard Insurance Co.	query over complications arising from Insurance premium and also states that Contract was entered into 1899 and renewed January 1901 on the same terms and conditions and Committee is satisfied that no member of company in a private capacity can repudiate a contract entered into even if a legal accident afforded the opportunity.		14047	Insurance	14047
A10635	01	09	1902	Documents	Letters Out	? Usher, c/- Dr. Usher, Market Square	Notification of a complaint of personal misconduct in the Smoking Room. Not being a member, he cannot be allowed to use the Institute.		14047	Membership	14047
A10636				Documents	Letters Out		Page blank.		14047	Letters Out	14047
A10637				Documents	Letters Out		Page blank		14047	Letters Out	14047
A10638				Documents	Letters Out		Page blank		14047	Letters Out	14047
A10639				Documents	Letters Out		Duplicate of entry on Page 7		14047	Letters Out	14047
A10640	01	09	1902	Documents	Letters Out	Mr O'Neil, Albert Street	Notification of a complaint of gross misconduct in the Smoking Room. Not being a member, he is disbarred from using the Institute.		14047	Membership	14047
A10641	09	09	1902	Documents	Letters Out	Mr James Lddle	The Committee declines to sanction the selling of fruit or other refreshments at Entertainments held in the Concert Hall.		14047	Hall booking	14047
A10642	13	03	1900	Documents	Letters Out	Mr. William Jackson,	accepting resignation from Committee with deep regret.		14047	Membership	14047
A10643	26	03	1900	Documents	Letters Out	Messrs. Stock, West & Co.	accepting offer of Messrs Hickey and Dunn for allotments of 84 and 72 Parish of Wonwondah for 848 pounds under terms of 100 pounds cash deposit, balance over 5 years at 4 1/2% interest and 50 pounds to be paid off principal at end of each year. Cash deposit can be paid in 2 instalments of 50 pounds now and 50 pounds on 1st October next and first yearly reduction of 50 pounds on 1st October 1901.		14047	Accounts	14047
A10644	16	05	1900	Documents	Letters Out	Chas. Berkely	Hall booking and deposit request		14047	Hall booking	14047
A10645	30	03	1900	Documents	Letters Out	Mr. G. Batchelor, Agent for Age etc.	agreement to let shop for term of 1 year commencing 2nd April at 22/- per week including rates and taxes, tenancy to terminate upon one months notice in writing being given by either party. Receipt for 1 pound 2/- rental to 7th April enclosed.		14047	Shop & Office Rentals	14047
A10646	06	06	1900	Documents	Letters Out	Messrs. Jules Rennard & Co., Melbourne.	As I fail to see the slightest notification for what appears to me a misconstruction of our contract , I propose to place this whole correspondence before my committee on Monday evening next, tale there instruction thereon, and communicate with you immediately afterwards.		14047	Wall advertising	14047
A10647	04	06	1900	Documents	Letters Out	Messrs. Jules Rennard & Co., Melbourne.	The wall space was let to you in June 1898 for the term of two years at nine pounds per annum payable yuearly in advance with the optio of a further ter of one or two years at eight pounds per annum. I beg to enclose your copy of my letter forming my contract with you.		14047	Wall advertising	14047
A10648	09	06	1900	Documents	Letters Out	T. L. Parker Esq., Manager Carlton Brewery Co.	confirming arrangement with Mr. Knight for advertising on West wall of Institute for term of 2 years at rental of 3 pounds 10/- per annum payable in advance with option of further term of 1 or 2 years at same rental. Advertisements are to be approved and at termination of tenance are to be covered by good oil paint of approved colour.		14047	Wall advertising	14047
A10649	12	06	1900	Documents	Letters Out	Messrs. Jules Rennard & Co., Melbourne.	offering apology for unintended interpretations in communications and restates terms of rental of wall space for advertising.		14047	Wall advertising	14047
A10650	12	06	1900	Documents	Letters Out	Dr. Hardy	advising of resolution passed by Committee that "the Members of this Committee desire to place on record their deep sense of the irreparable loss sustained by their President D. C. H. W. Hardy in the death of his mother and their affectionate sympathy with him in his bereavement."		14047	Committees	14047
A10651	26	06	1900	Documents	Letters Out	Messrs. Jules Rennard & Co.,	advising renewal of lease of East wall of Institute for period of 2 years from July 1st next at rental of 8 pounds per annum on terms and conditions as set out in letter of 15th June 1898. First years rent was paid by you on 16th inst and recorded in receipt No. 1170 forwarded to you on that day.		14047	Wall advertising	14047
A10652	14	06	1900	Documents	Letters Out	Messrs. Jules Rennard & Co.,	advising that lease cannot be entered into for a period longer than 2 years and confirming conditions as set our in letter of 15th June 1898		14047	Wall advertising	14047
A10653	10	07	1900	Documents	Letters Out	E. L. S. Armstrong Esq., Public Library, Melbourne.	acknowledging receipt of Circular from General Secretary of Library Association of Australasia which has been placed before Committee and now advises sub-Committee has power to act and Institute will be represented at meeting on 16th. Postal note for subscription enclosed.		14047	Subscriptions	14047
A10654	10	07	1900	Documents	Letters Out	C. M. Holmes Esq.	declining offer of course of Lectures on "Companies" due to Hall being unavailable for some months to come.		14047	Hall booking	14047
A10655				Documents	Correspondence				14047	Letters Out	14047
A10656	12	07	1900	Documents	Letters Out	Mr. Will Wallace, 4 Gertrude St. Fitzroy	refers to engagement of Hall from 2 inst to 6th proximo and offering further 4 weeks from 13th August to 8th September at same rent and same conditions provided extension arranged on or before 6th August with Hall used on week day evenings only, performance subject to approval and not impinging on License, entrance to be kept clear, no annoyance to members of Institution. Lease to be continued from month to month.		14047	Hall booking	14047
A10657	14	08	1900	Documents	Letters Out	David Turpie Esq.,	advising that adjourned Committee will be held on 20th instant at 7 p.m. to hear complaint made by Mr. J. Tipping against Mr. D. N. McLean as you were a witness to this complaint.		14047	Committees	14047
A10658	14	08	1900	Documents	Letters Out	J. Tipping Esq.	advising that letter was laid before Committee and due to your absence meeting adjourned until Monday next at 7.30. to afford you the opportunity to explain alleged offence and to furnish witnesses.		14047	Committees	14047
A10659	18	08	1900	Documents	Letters Out	J. Tipping Esq.	calls attention to unsatisfactory reply to communications alleging gross misconduct against Mr. McLean to which he has emphatically denied and the refusal to attend meeting to explain nature of charge places yourself and Committee in insidious position and is great injustice to Mr. McLean, and as a courteous gentleman you are bound to comply with Committee's invitation to attend. Your witness, Mr. Turpie has been invited to attend and points out that Committee has power to enforce his attendance,		14047	Committees	14047
A10660	21	08	1900	Documents	Letters Out	J. Tipping Esq.	advising that complaint against Mr. McLean has lapsed due to your absence at Committee meeting to deal with charge.		14047	Committees	14047
A10661	22	08	1900	Documents	Letters Out	Wm. Shields Esq. Postmaster, Ballarat.	calls attention to English mail parcels of Newspapers and Magazines destined to Ballarat being overcarried to Melbourne		14047	Accounts	14047
A10662	04	09	1900	Documents	Letters Out	William Leader Esw., PM. Maryborough.	refers to letters being incorrectly addressed and suggests that valuable publications would be best entrusted to the School of Mines Museum.		14047	Books	14047
A10663	11	09	1900	Documents	Letters Out	Messrs. Wallace & Sanders, Waxworks, Mechanics Institute.	advises of satisfaction of entertainment provided and suggests that attack was made by unscrupulous people interested in terminating tenancy of Hall and that a slander attack is always industriously circulated by people who deilght in evil thinking. Matter was placed before Committee with many members bearing testimony to the unobjectionable character of your entetainment and the good order maintained during such performances.		14047	Concert performances	14047
A10664	11	09	1900	Documents	Letters Out	Messrs. Wallace & Sanders, Waxworks, Mechanics Institute.	advises of satisfaction of entertainment provided and suggests that attack was made by unscrupulous people interested in terminating tenancy of Hall and that a slander attack is always industriously circulated by people who deilght in evil thinking. Matter was placed before Committee with many members bearing testimony to the unobjectionable character of your entetainment and the good order maintained during such performances.		14047	Concert performances	14047
A10665	29	10	1900	Documents	Letters Out	Mr. Geo. H. Smith, Sturt Street, Ballarat	acknowledging communication urging termination of lease of Hall by the Company at present in occupation which will be laid before Committee at next meeting.		14047	Hall booking	14047
A10666	06	11	1900	Documents	Letters Out	Miss Larritt, ? College	advising that request to use Hall on 18th Decmber has been generously agreed to by the present lessees, Messrs. Wallace & Sanders and that use of Hall for rehearsal on previous day is allowed provided it is not otherwise engaged.		14047	Hall booking	14047
A10667	--	09	1902	Documents	Letters Out	Thos F. Workham Esq., Secretary for Lands	Payment of forty pounds, being part of arrears in rent in the Parish of Mortat. Request the case be extended under Section 63 of the Land Act, 1898.		14047	Accounts	14047
A10668	13	11	1900	Documents	Letters Out	Geo. H. Smith, Sturt Street, Ballarat	acknowledging receipt of protest signed by yourself and 18 members of Institute against renewal of lease of Hall to Company presently in occupation, and advises that Hall was erected for purpose of providing revenue and that as entertainment now being given in it is of unobjectionable character, compliance can not be made to request. Gives assurance that every care taken to mitigate annoyance to frenquentees of Reading Room		14047	Hall booking	14047
A10669	11	12	1900	Documents	Letters Out	Messrs. Wallace & Sanders, Props. of Waxworks Co., Ballaarat	letter agreeing to your request to rent the Hall for a period of three months commencing 16th March, 1901 at a weekly rental of seven pounds.		14047	Hall booking	14047
A10670	19	12	1900	Documents	Letters Out	Mr. James Valdare, Her Majesty's Theatre, Ballaarat	letter confirming dates booked for the use of the Hall.		14047	Hall booking	14047
A10671	23	04	1901	Documents	Letters Out	D.N. McLean Esq.,	at a meeting of the Committee last evening a Resolution was passed that you have been struck off the Roll of Members for not paying your Subscription arrears.		14047	Membership	14047
A10672	20	04	1901	Documents	Letters Out	C.E. Grainger Esq.,	letter directed by the Committee informing you that the Hall was erected for the purpose of providing a source of revenue; and it is their duty to let it as much as possible for reputable entertainment.		14047	Hall booking	14047
A10673	10	07	1901	Documents	Letters Out	R.C. Wray Esq.,	letter informing you that at a Meeting of Committee it was resolved to place on the Minutes an expression of the deep sympathy of your fellow Committeemen in your recent sad bereavement.		14047	Committees	14047
A10674	27	08	1901	Documents	Letters Out	The Secretary, Mechanics Institute, Kyneton	letter informing that the Bulletin has been supplied to our Reading Room for many years; and that no formal objection has been raised to that and I am not aware of any movement against it.		14047	Books	14047
A10675	10	09	1901	Documents	Letters Out	Mr. D. Angus, Victoria Park, Ballarat	letter informing that the shop occupied by Mr. Batchelor is not to let.		14047	Shop & Office Rentals	14047
A10676	13	09	1901	Documents	Letters Out	Revd. T.E. Harry, Hon. Secretary, Ballaarat Ministerial Assoc.	letter advising that your communication will be laid before the Committee at its next meeting.		14047	Committees	14047
A10677	14	09	1901	Documents	Letters Out	Revd. F.E. Harry, Ellesmere, Ballaarat	letter instructed by the President requesting that you will inform him "whether at a Meeting of the Christian Endeavour Assoc. you warned your audience against attending "degrading performances such as that now being tolerated and even encouraged by the Committee of the Mechanics Institute" and if so, are you prepared to justify the making of such a serious charge.		14047	Concert performances	14047
A10678	15	10	1901	Documents	Letters Out	Revd. F.E. Harry, Hon. Secretary, Ballaarat Ministerial Assoc.,	your letter of the 13th was laid before the Committee, in reply "the Members of the Committee, having being elected by the Subscribers to manage the affairs of the BMI are, and will be acted solely in the desire of advancing the best interests thereof; and are prepared at any time to render an account of their Stewardship to those by whom they were appointed.		14047	Committees	14047
A10679	12	11	1901	Documents	Letters Out	Mr. T. Sangston, 31 Union Street, Windsor - P.O. Dunolly	letter questioning communication with you and that you have made arrangements for Clunes; with respect, you have no right to complain of any delay on my part; the Hall was let for each Saturday and Monday until Boxing Day, it is therefore impossible for you to have the room and I hereby return your Postal Note.		14047	Hall booking	14047
A10680		01	1902	Documents	Letters Out	J. Dill	Accepting your resignation from the Committee		14047	Committees	14047
A10681	18	12	1901	Documents	Letters Out	Mr.P.C. Murray	letter directed by the Finance Committee reminding you that your unpaid subscription for August 1898 to 31st July 1900, remains unpaid and unless this amount of two pounds is paid before the end of the month the matter will be placed in the hands of the Solicitors.		14047	Accounts	14047
A10682	08	01	1902	Documents	Letters Out	Henry Clay Esq., Mechanics Institute, Geelong	letter advising of your Hall booking and to stipulate that you give no performance of any kind to which I object and that you do nothing to infringe the terms of my Licence and that you keep the the staircase clear during the time the Hall is opened.		14047	Hall booking	14047
A10683	14	01	1902	Documents	Letters Out	J.H. Dill Esq	your communication tendering your resignation as Member of the BMI reached me too late for the December Meeting and to inform you that at a meeting last evening your resignation has been accepted with regret.		14047	Membership	14047
A10684	31	01	1902	Documents	Letters Out	Messrs. Fanning & Batiste, c/- J.J. Muller Printing Co., Melbourne	we received your P.O. for 5 pounds; you omitted to mention for what purpose you require the Hall; and whether you agree to the following conditions and that you do nothing to infringe them.		14047	Receipt	14047
A10685	11	02	1902	Documents	Letters Out	Mr. C.G. Sanders, Camp Street, Ballaarat	letter adviding that we are willing to let the Hall to you for a period of three monthe commencing 17th March with a further option of three months for the Sevoli Vaudeville Company for 7 pounds per week [Sundays excluded] based on the following conditions.		14047	Hall booking	14047
A10686	11	02	1902	Documents	Letters Out	Reginald C. May Esq	the Committee regret that circumstances prevent you accepting leave of absence which your fellow Committeemen would have only been too pleased to grant; and in notifying acceptance of your resignation I am directed to assure you that your eminent services you have rendered to the BMI during the past ten years as a Committeeman, Vice President and President have been thoroughly appreciated and one and all wish you health and happiness.		14047	Membership	14047
A10687	16	4	1902	Documents	Letters Out	Walter M. Hitchcock Esq, 7 Poultry, London	Acknowledging receipt of new work Ancient Ruins of Rhodesia by Messrs Hall and Neal, together with a portrait of the donor		14047	Donations	14047
A10688	6	5	1902	Documents	Letters Out	Matthew Marley, Esq, Melbourne	Instructed by Committee to tender sympathy for distressing illness, and wishing a speedy recovery. Sending Report Balance Sheet etc for his perusal		14047	Committees	14047
A10689	13	5	1902	Documents	Letters Out	J. W. Skene, Esq, Acting Secretary of Lands, Melbourne	Acknowledging receipt of communication referring to arrears of rent due on 320 acres. Land was sold in 1900 as leasehold on extended terms to William Burns. He will be contacted immediately		14047	Accounts	14047
A10690	20	5	1902	Documents	Letters Out	F. C. Downes Esq	At AGM, members unanimously resolved to express appreciation of service rendered by M. Downes during his time at Institute, and disappointment at his failing health		14047	Membership	14047
A10691	11	6	1902	Documents	Letters Out	Mr. W. G. Wardrop, Henry St, Oakleigh	Acknowledging receipt of correspondence from him.		14047	Receipt	14047
A10692	13	5	1902	Documents	Letters Out	J. W. Skene, Esq, Acting Secretary of Lands, Melbourne	William Burns has promised to pay arrears as soon as possible		14047	Accounts	14047
A10693	13	5	1902	Documents	Letters Out	J. W. Skene, Esq, Acting Secretary of Lands, Melbourne	Referring to arrears of rent due on 104 acres. Land was sold in 1900 as leasehold on extended terms to Daniel Hickey. He has been told to pay immediately		14047	Accounts	14047
A10694	25	6	1902	Documents	Letters Out	Mr. Will Wallace, Warrnambool	Clarifying booking for hall and seeking deposit		14047	Hall booking	14047
A10695	25	6	1902	Documents	Letters Out	Mr. Will Wallace, Railway Hotel, Warrnambool	Advising terms and conditions under which he will book hall		14047	Hall booking	14047
A10696	12	7	1902	Documents	Letters Out	Mr. L. Cardun	Advising terms and conditions under which he will book hall		14047	Hall booking	14047
A10697	12	7	1902	Documents	Letters Out	Mr. C. L. Sanders, Princes St, Carlton	Advising that Mr Cardun had paid eleven pounds 7/- on his behalf, and outlining arrangements for remainder		14047	Reports	14047
A10698	25	7	1902	Documents	Letters Out	Miss J. Kennedy, B. A.	Acknowledging her acceptance of terms for renewal of tenancy		14047	Shop & Office Rentals	14047
A10699	8	8	1902	Documents	Letters Out	Messrs Renard Lorimer & Co., Melbourne	Acknowledging cheque for rent of hall		14047	Receipt	14047
A10700	09	09	1902	Documents	Letters Out	Miss Downes, Ballarat	Letter of thanks for work done for the Institute by her late brother.		14047	Committees	14047
A10701	09	09	1902	Documents	Letters Out	The Honourable J. G. Drake	Complaining about the inconvenience of parcels of newspapers and periodicals despatched from London being delivered to Melbourne, instead of Ballarat. Over 1000 members look forward to these publications and are disappointed by the unnecessary delay.		14047	Books	14047
A10702	18	09	1902	Documents	Letters Out	Messrs Renard Lorimer & Co., Little Collins Street, Melbourne	Requesting to regularise the arrangements for renting the wall space. After two years, it is imperative that conditions be clarified.		14047	Wall advertising	14047
A10703	17	12	1902	Documents	Letters Out	Revd W. Fraser, Scots Manse, Ballarat	Acknowledging receipt of letter and assurance it will be laid before the Committee at the next meeting.		14047	Receipt	14047
A10704	13	01	1903	Documents	Correspondence	Revs W. Fraser, Scots Manse, Ballarat	Resolution passed by the Committee noting any member may make suggestions for change, but non-members may not.		14047	Letters Out	14047
A10705	17	01	1903	Documents	Letters Out	Mrs Lizzie Wallace	Agree to let the Hall for 3 months at a rental of 7 pounds per week. No performance will be made which the Institute objects to or is in contravention of the Licence, and the members must not be inconvenienced. Use of the left hand stairs only.		14047	Hall booking	14047
A10706	23	01	1903	Documents	Letters Out	Thos. Punt-Webb Esq., Commissioner of Taxes	Replying to letter informing of heavy penalties for not presenting formal notice of the appointment of a Public Officer. As the Institute was registered by licence of the Attorney General and being exempt from assessment, the Committee of Management was not aware it was necessary to make the appointment referred to.		14047	Committees	14047
A10707	20	01	1903	Documents	Licence	Thos. Punt-Webb, Commissioner of Taxes	1. Mr Batten is duly appointed and accredited Secretary and Agent. 2. The Institute was registered by licence of the Attorney General in 1888. 3. The Registered Office is Sturt Street, Ballarat. 4. The operations of the Institute are carried out in Ballarat. 5. The Committee was not aware that the Institute was defined as a Company carrying on a business.		14047	Committees	14047
A10708	28	01	1903	Documents	Letters Out	Thos. Punt-Webb Esq., Commissioner of Taxes	As I am not accepted as representative of the Institute, the matter will be dealt with at a special meeting of the Committee		14047	Committees	14047
A10709	10	02	1903	Documents	Letters Out	The Commissioner of Taxes, Melbourne	In compliance with your demand, Henry William Batten has been appointed "Public Officer" to represent the BMI.		14047	Committees	14047
A10710	15	04	1903	Documents	Letters Out	The Secretary for Lands	Encloses cheque for rent to land at Mortat 74 pounds 4/10d. "In doing so I beg most respectfully to protest against the cruel treatment meted out by your Department to the ocupier of the land, William Burns and his family, who have for the past fifteen years been industriously striving to retain possession of their holding. For several years they have been struggling against terribly adverse conditions in the shape of drought etc, yet the Lands Depatment not content with having compelled them during the last 10 months to pay 56 pounds arrears of rent, is now exacting the "uttermost farthing" although it cannot but know that the doing so must inevitably result in those poor people losing their land."		14047	Accounts	14047
A10711	25	04	1903	Documents	Letters Out	Mr. H. Elliot	Advising that legal proceedings would be taken against him for arrears of subscriptions		14047	Membership	14047
A10712	24	06	1903	Documents	Letters Out	Secretary, Maryborough Free Library	Replying to request of loan of The Costumes of All Nations and The History of Fashion. Advise that these books are part of the Reference collection; are extremely expensive and quite possibly irreplacable. In order to assist a kindred literary institution if you agree that the books will not leave your hands and be returned to us in good condition in one week, I will despatch the books by first train.		14047	Letters Out	14047
A10713	03	07	1903	Documents	Letters Out	Secretary of Lands, Melbourne	Forwarding Certificate of Title to have name of Institute amended to The Ballaarat Mechanics' Institute		14047	Committees	14047
A10714	01	09	1903	Documents	Letters Out	Mr Audley Shields, Queen St, Ballaarat East	Agreeing to rent Hall for entertainment and setting out conditions		14047	Hall booking	14047
A10715	08	09	1903	Documents	Letters Out	The Manager, Colonial Mutual Fire Insurance Coy, Melbourne	Requesting that insurance policy No. 49381have "Trustees of" deleted as Institute is incorporated under Companies Act.		14047	Insurance	14047
A10716	01	10	1903	Documents	Letters Out	Howard Vernon, Esq, Opera Company, Deniliquin	Deposit not received so Hall might be re-let		14047	Hall booking	14047
A10717	26	09	1903	Documents	Letters Out	Mr. P. C. Murray	The amount you agreed to pay has not been received so agreement to accept the reduced amount might be withdrawn		14047	Membership	14047
A10718	05	11	1903	Documents	Letters Out	Mrs Wallace	Reply to letter of 2nd, advising that definite propositions required for bookings at holiday time		14047	Hall booking	14047
A10719	5	11	1903	Documents	Letters Out	J. H. Lloyd, Esq, Walkerville S. A.	Agreeing to buy 10 volumes of Illustrated News 1851-5 providing condition is good		14047	Library	14047
A10720	14	11	1903	Documents	Letters Out	Mr. C. H. Whaite, Athenaum Hall, Melbourne	Advising that it is too late to cancel Hall booking and Institute will retain deposit		14047	Hall booking	14047
A10721	18	11	1903	Documents	Letters Out	J. H. Lloyd, Walkerville, S.A.	Advising that one vol. of Illustrated News purchased from him is missing about 260 pages		14047	Library	14047
A10722	18	11	1903	Documents	Letters Out	Mrs Mill Wallace, Waxworks, Melbourne	Advising dates Hall is available for booking		14047	Hall booking	14047
A10723	21	11	1903	Documents	Letters Out	C. H. Whaite, Melbourne	Insists that the consequences for changing dates for the Hall and the extra expense involved is ony to be expected.		14047	Hall booking	14047
A10724	25	11	1903	Documents	Letters Out	J. L. Cunard Esq., 229 Little Collins St., Melbourne	Details concerning the rates for letting the Hall over Christmas. Boxing Day and New Years Day must not be included.		14047	Hall booking	14047
A10725	21	11	1903	Documents	Letters Out	C. H. Whaite Esq., Spurrs' Tour of the World, Melbourne	Reply to letter of 19th inst., explaining that because the request to change dates was so late, it was unable to be met.		14047	Hall booking	14047
A10726	27	11	1903	Documents	Letters Out	J. L. Cunard Esq.	Concerning inability to let the Hall over the Christmas period. Boxing night and New Years night must not be used.		14047	Hall booking	14047
A10727				Documents	Letters Out	Page unreadable			14047	Letters Out	14047
A10728	07	01	1904	Documents	Letters Out	Mrs Will Wallace, Hobart	Enquiry about intentions for renting the Hall for performances. "The Committee object to being served as they were last Easter." The offer is for one week at Easter and one to three months after, as long as reply is within the week.		14047	Hall booking	14047
A10729	15	01	1904	Documents	Letters Out	Mr J. Donaldson, Lang Lang	Another request for settlement of arrears to subscription. If not dealt with, the matter will be placed in the hands of a solicitor.		14047	Membership	14047
A10730	09	02	1904	Documents	Letters Out	Messrs Cuthbert, Morrow & Must, Lydiard Street	Your communication of yesterday's date - stating that Mr Elliott had not paid the amount of the County Court judgment, that your application to him and his father had been to no purpose and that unless otherwise directed, you would proceed to have him arrested under the order forthwith - was laid before the Committee last evening. The meeting was of the opinion that the limits of forbearance have been passed, that the Institute and yourselves are being treated with contempt and defiance by both father and son, and therefore the law must take its course.		14047	Membership	14047
A10731	15	09	1904	Documents	Letters Out	Mr E. A. Melville, Fitzroy	Unable to help as nothing is known of your entertainment. "Even a good entertainment will not succeed if badly managed."		14047	Concert performances	14047
A10732	13	04	1904	Documents	Letters Out	W. Jeffrey Esq.,	Thanks for suggestion, but no further action will be taken, as to do so would require alteration of the Articles of Association.		14047	Committees	14047
A10733	02	05	1904	Documents	Letters Out	Arena Newspaper Publishing Co., Law Court Place, Melbourne	Postal note and postage stamps to cover account for "Arena".		14047	Library	14047
A10734	03	05	1904	Documents	Letters Out	Messrs Cuthbert, Morrow & Must	Mr Bain asks for a remission of the balance due by him. His action against the Institute was carried out against his will he claims. Nonetheless we must try to recover as much from him as possible.		14047	Accounts	14047
A10735	27	05	1904	Documents	Letters Out	G. W. Heller Esq., Melbourne	Notifying of availability of Hall for 2 to 4 weeks on receipt of deposit.		14047	Hall booking	14047
A10736	24	05	1904	Documents	Letters Out	G. W. Heller Esq	Detailed costs for hiring the Hall for various lengths of time.		14047	Letters Out	14047
A10737	02	06	1904	Documents	Letters Out	G.W. Heller Esq.	Received your P.O. for 5 pounds being deposit for engagement of Hall for six nights; I am obliged to answer an application for six nights ending on the 17th inst; if the party does not confirm you can commence on the 17th if you desire.		14047	Hall booking	14047
A10738	03	06	1904	Documents	Letters Out	Frank M. Clark Esq.,	you can have the Hall 11th to 18th for 14 pounds; gas you pay for by the meter, about 6/- nightly.		14047	Hall booking	14047
A10739	03	06	1904	Documents	Letters Out	Tom Perman Esq., Gaiety Theatre, Melbourne	Heller has engaged the Hall for six nights and I must give him the option of the following week; but he must decide at once. If you make me a positive offer for the twelve nights to commence 27th inst, I will at once demand a definite reply.		14047	Hall booking	14047
A10740	10	06	1904	Documents	Letters Out	Tom Perman Esq., Gaiety Theatre, Melbourne	You can have the Hall for 12 nights commencing 27th inst for a rental of 20 pounds and the option of the following 24 nights ending 6th August for a rental of 32 pounds; and that you give no performance to which I object and that any interference on the part of the Board of Health shall terminate the engagement.		14047	Hall booking	14047
A10741	14	06	1904	Documents	Letters Out	Frank M. Clark Esq., Palace Hotel, Melbourne	we agree to let the Hall to you for 13 nights commencing 27th June;and reserve the right of letting the Hall for Religious Services on Sundays; in conclusion I repeat, that a thoroughly "clean" entertainment is the only one that will be successful in Ballaarat - and is the only one that can be permitted by the management of the BMI.		14047	Hall booking	14047
A10742	18	06	1904	Documents	Letters Out	Frank M. Clark Esq., Palace Theatre, Melbourne	I wrote to you on Tuesday last setting forth the terms upon which I agreed to let the Hall to you, to date you have not replied.		14047	Hall booking	14047
A10743		06	1904	Documents	Letters Out	Frank M. Clark Esq., Palace Hotel, Melbourne	I cannot accept the 8 pounds sent to me as "the first week's rent" but only as a part payment of the 10 pounds permanent deposit agreed upon.		14047	Letters Out	14047
A10744	26	07	1904	Documents	Letters Out	Mr. C. Woodcock, 9 Mills Street, Ballaarat East.	I regret having to address you on the subject of your misbehaviour in the Institute on Friday last; a man of your years and experience that such conduct cannot be tolerated in a public institution, so I therefore warn you that a repeat of it will be at once severely dealt with by the Committee. A reminder too that your Subscription is one year in arrears.		14047	Membership	14047
A10745	09	08	1904	Documents	Letters Out	Frank Williams Esq.,	your resignation as a member of the Management Committee is accepted with regret.		14047	Committees	14047
A10746	09	08	1904	Documents	Letters Out	H. Apps, Hon. Sec., Soldiers Hill Brass Band	The Committee cannot comply with your request for a portion refund of rent paid for the Concert Hall on 10th November, 1902 and 2nd June, 1904.		14047	Hall booking	14047
A10747		08	1904	Documents	Letters Out	Mr. Albert Prankerd, Sale	receipt for 4 pounds enclosed being deposit for Hall, please advise type of entertainment.		14047	Hall booking	14047
A10748	22	08	1904	Documents	Letters Out	Mr. W.A. Thomson, Windermere Street South.	your communication has been received resigning your position as Assistant Librarian which I will place before the Committee, I will be obliged by your calling and explaining your having received 1 pound from Mr. W.B. Williams and 1 pound from Mr. C. Trewarthon for which sums you have not accounted.		14047	Staff	14047
A10749	05	09	1904	Documents	Letters Out	Mr.G. Russo, Ballarat	advising of complaint from Misses Nicholls, Florists, that despite undertaking not to sell flowers that this practice was still being carried out and injuring their business. A request for a definite undertaking not to offend again is requested otherwise Committee will be compelled to take restraining steps		14047	Committees	14047
A10750	06	09	1904	Documents	Letters Out	Mr. J. R. Colbourn, Mechanics Institute, Ballarat.	confirming appointment as Assistant Librarian in place of Mr. Thomson at a salary of 2 pounds 10/- per week for a [period of six months after which the question of an advance will be considered.		14047	Staff	14047
A10751	06	09	1904	Documents	Letters Out	Mr. T. J. Bennetts, Mechanics Institute, Ballarat	confirming appointment as Caretaker in place of Mr. Colbourn at salary of 2 pounds weekly with an additional 7/6 for each Sunday attendance and also be responsible for the conduct of Billiard Room . In consideration of this 10/- weekly will be allowed for the payment of an Assistant.		14047	Staff	14047
A10752	06	09	1904	Documents	Letters Out	Mr. Wm. Thomson, GPO, Melbourne.	advising that resignation was placed before Committee and considered most unsatisfactory and cannot be accepted under the present circumstances and giving a weeks notice to account for all moneys received on behalf of the Institute for which no receipts were given. Compliance with requeast is urged as present atitude of denial and defiance could lead to very unpleasant consequences.		14047	Staff	14047
A10753	07	09	1904	Documents	Letters Out	Mr. W. A. Thomson, GPO, Melbourne.	advising that a years subscription has been paid by Mr. F. Reid and that the 15/- paid to you was a personal loan and insists on absolute proof that money in dispute has been paid to you on behalf of Institute.		14047	Subscriptions	14047
A10754	07	09	1904	Documents	Letters Out	Mr. F. W. Morcom, Savings Bank, Warnambool	requesting that particulatrs of payment of subscriptions made to Mr. Thomson, Assistant Librarian, be furnished.		14047	Subscriptions	14047
A10755	01	09	1904	Documents	Letters Out	Mr. W. A. Thomson, Mechanics Institute, Ballarat.	advising that no reply received acknowledging receipt of resignation and requesting explanation of subscriptions received from Mr. Williams (1 pound) and Mr. C. Trewartha (1 pound) without receipts accounting for same. Also sets out other subscriptions received from Mr. John Jones, Mr. B. Smith, Mr. F. Reid (1 pound each) Mr. F. W. Morcom 1 pound 10/- and Mr. F. Sauer and also requests explanation before Committee deals with resignation.		14047	Subscriptions	14047
A10756	08	09	1904	Documents	Letters Out	C. Allan, Ballarat	advising of election to Committee and giving notice expiration of term of Office i.e. General Meeting of Members in May 1905 also gives date of committee meetings as"second Monday in each month"		14047	Committees	14047
A10757	13	09	1904	Documents	Letters Out	Mr., Wm. A. Thomson, Melbourne.	expressing regret manner of reply to correspondence implying that admission of liability is only made because of not being in a position to combat claims and not because they are just. Requests information of amounts paid by Mrs. Richardson and Mr. Sauer, 2 pounds lent by Smith & Mackay and 3/- advanced on account of 'Evening Herald'		14047	Accounts	14047
A10758	20	09	1904	Documents	Letters Out	Mr. Joe Watts, Melbourne	requesting deposit for Hall booking.		14047	Hall booking	14047
A10759	20	09	1904	Documents	Letters Out	Howard Vernon Esq.	requesting convenient time to remove boxes left by Company and advising that Mr. Victor Prince has applied for one of the boxes marked with his name and unless directed otherwise by you box will be delivered to him and receipt for same given.		14047	Hall booking	14047
A10760	28	09	1904	Documents	Letters Out	Howard Vernon Esq.	requests reply to previous communication in relation to boxes left at Institute.		14047	Hall booking	14047
A10761				Documents	Letters Out	Mr. J. A. Miller, Post Office Place, Melbourme.	Appears to be copy of page 117		14047	Letters Out	14047
A10762	04	10	1904	Documents	Letters Out	Mr. J. A. Miller, P. Office Place, Mebourne.	replying to telegram addressed to Mr. McGoldrick and sets out charges for Hall. Also stipulates that show must contain nothing objectionable. Objection will be taken to a man shouting at door of Institute to the annoyance of everyone.		14047	Hall booking	14047
A10763	10	10	1904	Documents	Letters Out	Mr. Howard Vernon Esq., Melbourne.	refers to previous correspondence in relation to demand of delivery of box to Mr. Victor Prince which he considered his property The Institute refuses to take responsibility with regard to the box and feels an anxiety to be rid of any annoyance		14047	Hall booking	14047
A10764				Documents	Letters Out		Appears to be duplicate of previous letter		14047	Hall booking	14047
A10765				Documents	Letters Out	Howard Vernon	Appears to be yet another copy of previous letter		14047	Hall booking	14047
A10766	11	10	1904	Documents	Letters Out	Mr. W. A. Thomson, G. P. Office, Melbourne.	advising of resolution carried unanimously by Committee "that in consequence of his gross irregularities and the unsatisfactory nature of his explanation in respect of same, Mr. Thomson be dismissed" and therefore giving notification of dismissal from employment of the Ballarat Mechanics Institute.		14047	Staff	14047
A10767	28	10	1904	Documents	Letters Out	John Fanning Esq.,	acknowledging intimation that Hall be booked for 12 nights commencing 26th December with balance of rent to be paid within 4 weeks of present date. No appication has been received for Hall at Christmas as it is generally within the profession that Hall has been booked by you.		14047	Hall booking	14047
A10768				Documents	Letters Out		Appears to be duplicate of page 122		14047	Hall booking	14047
A10769				Documents	Letters Out		Appears to be duplicate of page 122		14047	Hall booking	14047
A10770				Documents	Letters Out		Appears to be duplicate of page 122		14047	Hall booking	14047
A10771				Documents	Letters Out		Appears to be duplicate of page 122		14047	Hall booking	14047
A10772				Documents	Letters Out		Appears to be duplicate of page 122		14047	Hall booking	14047
A10773	13	11	1904	Documents	Letters Out	W. R. Anderson Esq., Secretary for Mines	Letter of thanks for copy of "Geological Map of Victoria" per favor of Philip Cohen. It will be displayed on the wall of the Reading Room.		14047	Donations	14047
A10774	05	11	1904	Documents	Letters Out	Mr Wm Smith, 19 Grenville St, Ballarat	Unable to commit to letting the Hall for Easter 1905. It is too far ahead. We must also be satisfied as to the type of entertainment offered.		14047	Hall booking	14047
A10775	23	11	1904	Documents	Letters Out	Howard Vernon Esq	(Very smudged.)There is mention of a box and how Vernon's late company was inconvenienced. A Miss Virginia Brooke writes about a box to be delivered to her.		14047	Hall booking	14047
A10776	23	11	1904	Documents	Letters Out	Miss V. Brooke, Kerang	Happy to comply with the request to forward the box, as long as Mr Vernon agrees. His address is unknown, although his last address was Wycheproof.		14047	Hall booking	14047
A10777	06	11	1904	Documents	Letters Out	John Fanning Esq., Bryon's Theatre, Melbourne	Concerning the hire of the Hall over Christmas with arrangements with Mr Batiste.		14047	Hall booking	14047
A10778	06	12	1904	Documents	Letters Out	J. R. Remfry Esq.	Response to the request to remove his name from the list of members because he does not approve of the liability, not to exceed one pound, if the Institute were to be wound up or unable to pay its debts.		14047	Membership	14047
A10779	13	12	1904	Documents	Letters Out	J. W. Colville Esq., Secretary, Board of Health, Melbourne	In response to letter received yesterday, a Committee will be appointed to confer with the Architect and report immediately after the approaching holidays.		14047	Buildings	14047
A10780	14	12	1904	Documents	Letters Out	Miss Webb, Teacher of Dressmaking	"In accordance with a mandate from the Board if Health I hereby give you notice to quit and deliver up possession of the Room you at present rent in the Mechanics' Institute Building on or before the eighteenth day of March 1905."		14047	Room booking	14047
A10781	28	12	1904	Documents	Letters Out	Miss V Brooke, Howard Vernon, Mildura	Three boxes have been sent to you at Birchip per Permewan Wright & Co. The delay has been caused by "Mr Vernon's suddenly unsatisfactory business methods."		14047	Hall booking	14047
A10782	06	01	1905	Documents	Letters Out	Mr T. Carlyon, Club Hotel	The Board of Health has called upon the Committee to carry out certain alterations. The aim will be to keep disruption to a minimum.		14047	Hall booking	14047
A10783	07	01	1905	Documents	Letters Out	Mr T. Carlyon, Lydiard Street, Ballarat	Acknowledgment of deposit for two Hall bookings. Subject to alterations required by the Board of Health.		14047	Hall booking	14047
A10784	10	01	1905	Documents	Letters Out	Messrs Clegg & Miller	Acknowledges report, and will wait for approval from the Board of Health.		14047	Buildings	14047
A10785	10	01	1905	Documents	Letters Out	Messrs Smith & Filler, Architects, Ballarat	Messrs Clegg & Miller are architects to this establishment and the matter referred to has been placed in their hands.		14047	Buildings	14047
A10786	08	02	1905	Documents	Letters Out	The Board of Public Health, Melbourne	The BMI was incorporated in 1888 for the exclusive benefit of its members. There has never been any free library or Reading Room. None but members are allowed to use the Reading Room Library, Smoking Room or Billiard Room.		14047	Buildings	14047
A10787	08	02	1905	Documents	Letters Out	J. W. Colville Esq., Secretary, Public Board of Health	In compliance with the requisition, the Committee guarantees that the Reading Room, Library, Smoking Room and Billiard Room are, and will be, used by members only.		14047	Buildings	14047
A10788	22	02	1905	Documents	Letters Out	Mr Alfred Jones, Ballarat	The Committee cannot part with full control of the Billiard Room, but they will pay you ten shillings weekly to take charge of the room, allowing you the retain all money paid for hire of the tables, beyond the sum of two pounds per week. Repairs and control of the members will be in your hands.		14047	Room booking	14047
A10789	13	04	1905	Documents	Letters Out	Mr William Dunn, Farmer, Wonwondah	When the land was purchased from the Institute in 1900, you deducted certain money for the Crown Grant. Since then the Lands Department has threatened the BMI for non-payment. We are now summoned by the Lands Board to appear at Horsham. If you do not settle the matter, I will appear at the court at your cost.		14047	Committees	14047
A10790	?	04	1905	Documents	Letters Out	The Secretary, Lands Department, Melbourne.	forwarding bank draft for 10 pounds 4/10d. being Crown Rent and fees due on Allotment 84 Parish WonWondah and requesting Crown Grant be named as "The Ballaarat Mechanics Institute"		14047	Accounts	14047
A10791	26	04	1905	Documents	Letters Out	Mr. Wm. W. Dunn, Wonwondah East	advising that bank draft has been forwarded to Lands Department and cannot forward Crown Lease which is in sealed envelope at Union Bank, Ballaarat and Manager does not have sole right to break seal. If satisfaction is given on your part, Institute will do all possible in securing issue of Crown Grant.		14047	Grants	14047
A10792	31	05	1905	Documents	Letters Out	H. Balfour Catheart Esq., Solicitor, Horsham	forwarding Articles of Association of Institute. With regard to "Authority of Institute for transfer" land was placed in hands of Agent for sale and Hickey purchased same from that Agent n terms extending over 5 years and last payment having been made has received Certificate of Title which was in name of Ballaarat Mechanics Institute and was transferred under Seal of Institute. Mr. Batten is does not hold Power of Attorney but is duly appointed its Secretary and Agent.		14047	Constitution (Rules)	14047
A10793	02	06	1905	Documents	Letters Out	J. W. Skene Esq., Secretary for Lands, Melbourne.	refers to Allotment 84 Wonwondah and advises that same was sold on deferred payments and lease is deposited by our Solicitors at Union Bank and cannot be released until final payment is made, and requests that conversionion to freehold be allowed to stand over in meantime.		14047	Committees	14047
A10794	08	06	1905	Documents	Letters Out	Mr. W. Smith, Ballaarat East	advises that Hall has been let to Misses. Lennon for 1 night at rental of 3 pounds.		14047	Hall booking	14047
A10795	10	06	1905	Documents	Letters Out	H. Balfour Cathcart Esq., Solicitor, Horsham.	sending apology for delay in getting Title through and Committee will endeavour to hasten the progress.		14047	Committees	14047
A10796	14	06	1905	Documents	Letters Out	Henry Rawlings Esq.,	expressing regret on behalf of Committee decision to retire from position as Treasurer held for past 27 years.		14047	Membership	14047
A10797	15	06	1905	Documents	Letters Out	Messrs. George Hill & Co., Camp Street	offering East Wall of Institute building for rental for advertising purposes at rental of 8 pounds for one year with option of renewal for one or two years at 7 pounds per annum and sets out conditions.		14047	Wall advertising	14047
A10798	21	07	1905	Documents	Correspondence	Howard Vernon Esq., Opera House, Brisbane.	advising dates Hall available and giving terms and conditions for rental over Christmas.		14047	Hall booking	14047
A10799	27	03	1906	Documents	Letters Out	Messrs Gordon & Gotch, Melbourne	Some mistake concerning the subscription to the B Landell Journal. Please retain it on your list.		14047	Accounts	14047
A10800	10	08	1905	Documents	Letters Out	Mr. Claude Guest Esq., Little Collints Street, Melbourne.	advising availability of Hall with rental at 28 pounds and sets out conditions.		14047	Hall booking	14047
A10801	15	08	1905	Documents	Letters Out	Mr. F. E. Stennett Commercial Bank, Carlton.	advising that no action to be taken as a precedent was inadvisable.		14047	Committees	14047
A10802	16	08	1905	Documents	Letters Out	Howard Vernon Esq., Her Majestys Theatre, Melbourne	requesting that personal delivery of boxes be taken on payment of amount due and advises that Miss Brooke offered to send 1 pound and offer was made to refund same when ever amount due was paid. No demand was made upon Mr.Victor Prince in similar case and only difficulty was caused by your refusal to give amount on handing over property		14047	Hall booking	14047
A10803	25	08	1905	Documents	Letters Out	Mr. Howard Vernon Esq., Her Majstys Theatre, Melbourne.	regrets that appointment was not kept and offers to be rid of boxes on payment of balance due and that personal delivery be taken or authority be given to Agent to collect same. Also requests proper acknowledgement of same.		14047	Hall booking	14047
A10804				Documents	Letters Out		Duplicate letter on page 156		14047	Hall booking	14047
A10805				Documents	Letters Out		Duplicate letter on page 156		14047	Hall booking	14047
A10806				Documents	Letters Out		Duplicate letter on page 156		14047	Hall booking	14047
A10807	06	10	1905	Documents	Letters Out	Messrs G. J. Brown & Co., Melbourne	advising dates available for Hall rental and sets out terms and conditions.		14047	Hall booking	14047
A10808	03	10	1905	Documents	Letters Out	Mr. Leslie Smith, Creswick	advising Hall let for a Sacred concert and no charge being made for admission and sets out terms and conditions.		14047	Accounts	14047
A10809	21	11	1905	Documents	Letters Out	Messrs. Valentine & Eklund, School of Mines.	advising that request for advertisment in School of Mines magazine cannot be complied with.		14047	Advertisement	14047
A10810	27	11	1905	Documents	Letters Out	Walter Price Esq. .............?, Melbourne.	gives details of rental for Hall for 12 nights.		14047	Hall booking	14047
A10811	02	12	1905	Documents	Letters Out	C. Bailey Esq., Lydiard Street North, Ballaarat	requests return of irregular receipt issued by 'the lad' for 1 guinea payable to Mechanics Institute prior to an official receipt being issued in order to keep books in order.		14047	Receipt	14047
A10812	15	12	1905	Documents	Letters Out	Registrar General,	forwarding copies of special resolution passed at General Meeting of Members held on Monday 20th November 1905 and confirmed by an Extraordinary Meeting of Members held on Monday 11th December 1905 altering Rules 6 and 24.		14047	Constitution (Rules)	14047
A10813	26	01	1906	Documents	Letters Out	Mr. B. D. Barnard Esq.	reminder that subscription of 2 pounds 2/- s overdue and unless amount is paid before 1st proximo name will be removed from Members roll.		14047	Subscriptions	14047
A10814	26	01	1906	Documents	Correspondence	Captain O. L. Olden, Webster Street	reminder that subscription of 2 pounds 2/- s overdue and unless amount is paid before 1st proximo name will be removed from Members roll.		14047	Subscriptions	14047
A10815	17	02	1906	Documents	Letters Out	Mr. Charles Naylor, American Biograph and Gaiety Entertainers, Maryborough.	advising that as deposit of 5 pounds has not been made and booking for Hall has been cancelled.		14047	Hall booking	14047
A10816	26	01	1906	Documents	Letters Out	Mr. G. Woodcock, Mill Street	reminder that subscription of 2 pounds 2/- s overdue and unless amount is paid before 1st proximo name will be removed from Members roll.		14047	Subscriptions	14047
A10817	19	02	1906	Documents	Letters Out	Mr. C. Naylor American Biograph Company, Maryborough	repeats that cannot let Hall until deposit of 5 pounds received by telegraph, a cheque not being acceptable.		14047	Hall booking	14047
A10818	27	02	1906	Documents	Letters Out	Messrs. Gordon & Gotch, Queen Street, Melbourne.	requesting that matter of receipt of American papers be made same time as City Free Library and that overcharge of accounts be checked.		14047	Library	14047
A10819	?	03	1906	Documents	Letters Out	Gordon & Gotch, Melbourne.	advises that cheque of 10 pounds 14/- after deduction of 7/- from amount of account has been forwarded and arrangements as previously made are still satisfactory.		14047	Accounts	14047
A10820	02	03	1906	Documents	Letters Out	Messrs. John Fairfax & Son, Sydney	replying to demand for payment of 17 pounds 4/6. and states that Institute owes nothing nor did ever owe anything. Supply of Sydney Morning Herald and Sydney Mail has been made by Messrs. Gordon & Gotch since 1880 and payments have been made regularly each half year and fails to understand why account for 1892 has been forwarded.		14047	Accounts	14047
A10821	02	04	1906	Documents	Letters Out	Messrs John Fairfax & Sons, Sydney, NSW	Replying to letter requiring payment of 17 pounds 4/6d subscription to the Sydney Mail. No amount is owing to you. There is no justification for the letter.		14047	Accounts	14047
A10822	02	05	1906	Documents	Letters Out	George M. Carter Esq., Black St, Brighton	Regret that you should have met with a misadventure. "The bar has found to be a necessity ... After eighteen year's absence the place was of course strange to you; and I daresay the dim light of a dark afternoon rendered additional caution necessary."		14047	Fixtures & Fittings	14047
A10823	17	05	1906	Documents	Letters Out	Messrs J Fairfax & Son, Sydney	Acknowledging letter regarding outstanding account sent by mistake to this institution. Thanks for courteous explanantion and apology.		14047	Accounts	14047
A10824	03	05	1906	Documents	Letters Out	T. M.Allan Esq.	Accepts, with regret, resignation from the Committee because of the move to Melbourne.		14047	Committees	14047
A10825	17	05	1906	Documents	Letters Out	Lieut. Col. Williams, Town Clerk, Ballarat	Acknowledging invitation to the Committee to take part in a United Church Service at the Alfred Hall in celebration of Empire Day. The Committee as a whole is unable to accept, but individual members will doubtless attend one or other of the functions arranged.		14047	Committees	14047
A10826	22	05	1906	Documents	Letters Out	Mrs John Matlock, 169 Park St, Sth Melbourne	Unable to agree to remit the balance of the rent for Easter week. At no time did we know you would not use the Hall, so were unable to let it to any other. The account stands as it is.		14047	Hall booking	14047
A10827	31	05	1906	Documents	Letters Out	Mr D. A. Phillipson, 8 Windermere St.	We have been informed you wish to leave the Institute. Whilst this can happen at any time, the outstanding subscription of two pounds ten shillings must still be paid.		14047	Membership	14047
A10828	28	06	1906	Documents	Letters Out	Mr A. Rusor, Fruiterer	Drawing attention to the fact that rent is more than 7 weeks overdue.		14047	Shop & Office Rentals	14047
A10829	31	01	1906	Documents	Letters Out	Capt. O. L. Olden	Reminder that the promise to pay 5 shillings monthly off the overdue subscription has not been kept.		14047	Membership	14047
A10830	19	06	1906	Documents	Letters Out	J. E. Bain Esq., Ballaarat	Agree to let the Hall for requested dates, but cannot guarantee the electric light will be installed by then.		14047	Hall booking	14047
A10831	17	01	1908	Documents	Letters Out	W. R. McGee Esq., Bridge St, Ballarat	Although I agreed to accept your offer to settle your indebtedness, it has not happened. Assuring Messrs Cuthbert, Morrow & Must you have done so is not satisfactory.		14047	Accounts	14047
A10832	29	05	1916	Documents	Letters Out	Mr. A. Huggins, Warrenheip P.O.	Notifying that four books can be sent at a time for the sum of 10/- per half year, delivery paid by us and debited to the subscriber each quarter, would be 6d on four books sent to Warrenheip. Books returned free by arrangement with the Railway Department provided they are re-wrapped as delivered on forward journey. Under separate cover you will be sent supplementary catalogues on which books required could be marked by you.		14047	Books	14047
A10833	18	07	1916	Documents	Telegram	Waller	Auditorium, Melbourne. Hall vacant ninth August also tenth eleventh twelfth rent four pounds		14047	Hall booking	14047
A10834	24	01	1920	Documents	Letters Out	Mrs. M. McLennan, 112 Pleasant Street South, Ballarat	I have to again remind you to return he books referred to in my letter to you, and which were borrowed from the library during 1919, otherwise legal action will have to be taken.		14047	Books	14047
A10835	15	06	1922	Documents	Letters Out	W.G.G. Hart Esq., 50 Queen Street, Melbourne	acknowledging receipt of supply of advertising cover for BMI weekly periodicals. Cover satisfactory in every respect, pleased with improved method you developed for holding the newspapers to the covers.		14047	Library	14047
A10836	10	07	1906	Documents	Letters Out	J.C. Bain Esq., Melbourne	we accept your offer to rent the Hall for one year commencing 28th inst with the terms mutually agreed between us; with respect to the installation of the electric light on the stage I am instructed to accept your offer to instal same; on the 25th January, 1907 you will hand over the whole electric service and lights including that to the Bioscope in good order and condition to become the the sole property of the BMI.		14047	Hall booking	14047
A10837	12	07	1906	Documents	Letters Out	R. Cue Esq., Manager, Union Bank of Australia, Ballarat	The Committee having arranged to make extensive alterations to the Institute, require to overdraw their account to a small extent; it will only be required for a short time two to three months and the amount will not exceed 150 to 200 pounds.		14047	Committees	14047
A10838	16	07	1906	Documents	Letters Out	Mr. N. B. Acton, Fore Street, Ballarat	No access to text		14047	Committees	14047
A10839	22	01	1908	Documents	Letters Out	Mr T. J. Price, Broken Hill	The Hall can be let for two weeks at 10 pounds per week.		14047	Hall booking	14047
A10840	25	07	1906	Documents	Letters Out	Mr. N.B. Acton, Fore Street, Ballarat	all subscribers who sign the Articles of Association become, and remain, members until they give notice of resignation, verbally or otherwise, and pay up any arrears of subscription owing; you have given no such intimation and have taken no notice of the many applications made to you for payment of your subscription.		14047	Subscriptions	14047
A10841	02	08	1906	Documents	Letters Out	Anglo-American Import Co., 386 Flinders Lane, Melbourne	The Rules of the Institute state that no cheque can be raised for payment of an account until that account has been passed at a meeting of the Committee; the next meeting will be held on August 13th and ask you if payment is made immediately thereafter if it could come within your definition of "prompt cash" it not, I would send you a personal cheque so the Institute would get the benefit of your discount of 7%; the suggestion, and its underlying implication is most insulting and I treat it as it deserves.		14047	Accounts	14047
A10842	07	08	1906	Documents	Letters Out	The Manager, Ango-American Import Co.	when ordering one of your fire extinguishers I was informed by you the price was 4 pounds 4 shilling with a discount of 7% for prompt cash; I now venture to make inquiry again in a slightly varied form "within what time after delivery of a machine must payment be made to secure the 7% of allowance."		14047	Accounts	14047
A10843	11	09	1906	Documents	Letters Out	Mr. E. Sandberg, 115 Errard Street, Ballarat	I beg to inform you that, unless you explain, or make an ample apology for your repeated acts of misconduct in the Billard Room I shall bring before the Committee a recommendation that you be dealt with under Clause 21 of the Articles of Association.		14047	Committees	14047
A10844	11	08	1906	Documents	Letters Out	Mr. E. Fricke, Hill Street, Ballarat	The Committee meets on Monday next at 7.30pm where you can lay your grievance before them re the vile and cowardly personal attack you made on me on Wednesday last.		14047	Committees	14047
A10845	24	09	1906	Documents	Letters Out	Mr. A. Russo, Fruiterer, BMI Building	your offer has been accepted to pay 2/6d per week increase in rent in exchange for the BMI to alter your shop window in the manner recommended by Mr. Clegg, Architect.		14047	Shop & Office Rentals	14047
A10846	20	11	1906	Documents	Letters Out	J.C. Bain Esq., Gaiety Entertainments, Hobart	Unreadable		14047	Hall booking	14047
A10847	20	11	1906	Documents	Letters Out	J.C. Bain Esq., Box 102, G.P.O., Melbourne	the extraordinary and unexpected announcement made by you yesterday was so altogether indefinite and unsatisfactory that I decided immediately to interview you on the subject in Melbourne; this was prevented by your sudden departure for Tasmania; I can only therefore request you carry out your engagements with regard to the tenancy of the Hall without delay and insist that a single day not be lost in affoding me the opportunity of personally interviewing you on the subject.		14047	Hall booking	14047
A10848	02	01	1907	Documents	Letters Out	J.C. Bain Esq., Melbourne	You are notified that at 11am on Friday morning next 4th Jan, my offer to you in relation to your occupancy of the Mechanic's Hall will be absolutely withdrawn; and instructions will be given to the Solicitors of the Institute to tak immediate action against you.		14047	Hall booking	14047
A10849	05	01	1907	Documents	Letters Out	Mr. J. C. Bain Esq, Box 102, GPO Melbourne	.acknowledging receipt of 20 pounds, and advising that would accept 47 pounds, being 20 pounds in cash and 27 pounds as balance of account of electrical installation., provided that Agreement is cancelled for use of Mechanics Hall. Agreement also provides for payment of all claims for supply of electric light. Opportunity for use of Hall in Spring is offered on full settlement		14047	Accounts	14047
A10850	07	01	1907	Documents	Letters Out	Mr. J. C. Bain, Box 102, GPO, Melbourne.	advising that proposals in letter of 5th have been approved by Institute's solicitor and are now open for your immediate acceptance in writing. Also requests a statement Account in respect of electrical installation with stamped receipt for amount due of 27 pounds. In return will give credit of like amount. Settlement can be made on a satisfactory arrangement by you of any claims of the Electric Supply Company against this Institute.		14047	Accounts	14047
A10851	15	01	1907	Documents	Letters Out	J. C. Bain Esq., GPO Box 102, Melbourne	Insists on knowing if prepared to accept terms offered in regard to Hall by following day		14047	Accounts	14047
A10852	15	01	1907	Documents	Letters Out	J.C.Bain Esq., Box 102 G.P.O., Melbourne	As previous page		14047	Accounts	14047
A10853	16	01	1907	Documents	Letters Out	G. H. Ballhousen Esq., Ballarat	accpepting resignation as member of Committee and thanking him for services to Institute.		14047	Membership	14047
A10854	18	01	1907	Documents	Letters Out	Mr. J. C. Bain Esq., GPO Box 102, Melbourne.	advising that Hall is at disposal on terms being same as before with the exception that tenancy will be weekly, payments weekly in advance, and if rent is commenced on 18th March, Hall will not be let for a similar purpose before that date.		14047	Hall booking	14047
A10855				Documents	Letters Out	Page removed	Page has been removed		14047	Letters Out	14047
A10856	21	01	1907	Documents	Letters Out	Mr. J.C. Bain Esq., GPO Box 102, Melbourne.	advising commencement of tenancy on 18th March and requesting deposit of 5 pounds.		14047	Hall booking	14047
A10857	22	01	1907	Documents	Letters Out	R. E. Kneele Esq., Ballarat.	rejecting application for use of room at Institute		14047	Room booking	14047
A10858	04	02	1907	Documents	Letters Out	J. C. Bain Esq., Box 102, GPO Melbourne.	requesting answer as to acceptance or rejection of previous offer by return post plus 5 pounds deposit.		14047	Accounts	14047
A10859	08	02	1907	Documents	Letters Out	J. C. Bain, Box 102 GPO Melbourne.	Returning post-dated cheque for the deposit, and advising that Hall will be opened to first Applicant tomorrow and that cash deposits only will be accepted from anyone.		14047	Letters Out	14047
A10860	05	03	1907	Documents	Letters Out	J. C. Bain Esq., Bendigo.	advising that if Hall required deposit must be paid prior to Meeting of Finance Committee.		14047	Accounts	14047
A10861	16	04	1907	Documents	Letters Out	Mr. A. W. Crowe Esq.,	offering condolences on death of Mr. A. W. Crowe and expressing appreciation of his valuable services rendered to Institute.		14047	Committees	14047
A10862	08	05	1907	Documents	Letters Out	Messrs. Whyte, Just & Moore, Solicitors, Geelong.	Replying to view on exemption of Mechanic Institute from Municipal rating and after consideration by Committee that any evidence given would be prejucial to case and therefore advise against this Institute's Secretary being called.		14047	Committees	14047
A10863	17	06	1907	Documents	Letters Out	George Ewins Esq.	Body of letter unreadable		14047	Letters Out	14047
A10864	19	06	1907	Documents	Letters Out	Messrs. Geo. Hill & Co., Lydiard Street, Ballarat.	replying to yesterday's communication and advising that matter is in hands of Solicitor,		14047	Committees	14047
A10865	08	07	1907	Documents	Letters Out	Mr. J. P. Moran, C/o Messrs. McLeod & Booth, Ballarat,	reminder of overdue subscription of 10 pounds up to 30th April 1907. Previous payment of 1 pound was made on 18th March 1898		14047	Subscriptions	14047
A10866	19	07	1907	Documents	Letters Out	Mr. J. P. Moran, Co. Messrs McLeod & Booth, Ballarat.	requesting reply of letter of 8th instant.		14047	Subscriptions	14047
A10867	20	09	1907	Documents	Letters Out	Mr. F. A. Ham Esq., Solicitor, Ballarat.	advising that subscription is now 5 and one-quarter years overdue		14047	Subscriptions	14047
A10868	20	09	1907	Documents	Letters Out	W. D. McKee Esq., Bridge Street, Ballarat.	calling attention that subscription is now 4 and one-half years overdue.		14047	Subscriptions	14047
A10869	20	09	1907	Documents	Letters Out	E. K. Knoll Esq., Lydiard Street South, Ballarat.	advising that subscription is now 2 and three-quarter years overdue.		14047	Subscriptions	14047
A10870	26	09	1907	Documents	Letters Out	Mr. P.V. Barnard, Ballarat.	advising that subscription is now 3 ond one-half years overdue.		14047	Subscriptions	14047
A10871	26	09	1907	Documents	Letters Out	R. J. Gribble Esq., Lydiard Street South, Ballarat	advising that subscription is 3 years overdue.		14047	Subscriptions	14047
A10872	26	09	1907	Documents	Letters Out	W. T. Gill Esq., Lydiard Street South, Ballarat	advising that subscription is 3 years overdue.		14047	Subscriptions	14047
A10873	8	11	1907	Documents	Letters Out	Mr. Angus McGregor, Lydiard St North	guilty of gross and repeated acts of misconduct in the billiard room; meeting will be held on 11/11/1907 to deal with the matter		14047	Committees	14047
A10874	8	11	1907	Documents	Letters Out	Mr M. Dyer, Sturt St	guilty of gross and repeated acts of misconduct in the Billiard; meeting will be held11/11/1907 to deal with it		14047	Committees	14047
A10875	8	11	1907	Documents	Correspondence	Mr. N Conway, Bridge St	guilty of gross and repeated acts of misconduct in the Billiard room; meeting will be held 11/11/1907 to deal with it		14047	Letters Out	14047
A10876	12	11	1907	Documents	Letters Out	Mr. Angus McGregor, Lydiard St	Advising that Committee had decided to take no further action in view of apology, but no such conduct will be allowed again		14047	Committees	14047
A10877	12	11	1907	Documents	Letters Out	Mr. Milton J. Dyer, 1113 Sturt St	Advising that Committee had decided to take no further action in view of apology, but no such conduct will be allowed again		14047	Committees	14047
A10878	12	11	1907	Documents	Letters Out	Mr. Norman J. Conway, Bridge St, Ballarat East`	Advising that Committee had decided to take no further action in view of apology, but no such conduct will be allowed again		14047	Committees	14047
A10879	26	11	1907	Documents	Letters Out	Manager , Carlton Brewing Co. Ltd.	acknowledging letter with cheque for three pounds 10/- for one year's rent for advertising on wall of Institute. Denied suggestion that advertising had been cancelled two years ago		14047	Wall advertising	14047
A10880	26	11	1907	Documents	Letters Out	Manager , Carlton Brewing Co. Ltd.	acknowledging letter with cheque for three pounds 10/- for one year's rent for advertising on wall of Institute. Denied suggestion that advertising had been cancelled two years ago		14047	Wall advertising	14047
A10881	9	12	2007	Documents	Letters Out	Messrs Whyte, Just and Moore, Solicitors, Geelong	Acknowledging cheque as payment for his action in appearing in Court Case for Geelong Institute, and stating that this was not necessary		14047	Receipt	14047
A10882	30	12	1907	Documents	Correspondence	Mr. R. Driscoll, 613 Brunswik St, Fitzroy North, Melbourne	cannot entertain the idea of renting hall for six months, but... what inducement would you offer !!		14047	Hall booking	14047
A10883	8	1	1908	Documents	Letters Out	Mr. R. Driscoll, 613 Brunswik St, Fitzroy North, Melbourne	cannot rent the hall for six months, but. could rent for tenpounds per week for two weeks and nine pounds per week on a week to week basis after that		14047	Accounts	14047
A10884	29	01	1908	Documents	Letters Out	Mr J. Markham	Unable to let the Hall on lease, but can do so for two weeks, and from week to week afterwards.		14047	Hall booking	14047
A10885	28	05	1908	Documents	Letters Out	Mrs M. Wasley, Clarendon Street, Ballarat	Letter of condolence on the death of her husband, Mr Matthew Wasley.		14047	Committees	14047
A10886	29	05	1908	Documents	Letters Out	J. P. Marshall Esq., Ballarat	Reluctant acceptance of letter of resignation from the Committee because of failing health.		14047	Membership	14047
A10887	16	06	1908	Documents	Letters Out	J. M. Kline Esq., Ballarat	The receipt for the Fire Insurance needs to be with the Mortgage and other papers. Please send it as soon as possible.		14047	Insurance	14047
A10888	23	06	1908	Documents	Letters Out	T. R. Treloar Esq., Carlyon's Hotel, Sturt St	Your letter does not seem to have any bearing on the matter. In conjunction with Mr Chisholm you undertook to finance the entertainment carried on under Mr Markham's managership. You finalised the arrangement quite clearly. A cheque is now required for the agreed time.		14047	Accounts	14047
A10889	03	07	1908	Documents	Letters Out	Messrs George Smith, Hugh McKay, Sturt Street, Ballarat	Notice to quit shop and premises.		14047	Shop & Office Rentals	14047
A10890	03	07	1908	Documents	Letters Out	Richard Goodall Esq., c/o Messrs Cohen Bros, Sydney	Received your letter per Mr H. McGoldrick. Pleased to receive offer in regard to the Hall, but it must be a definite booking. The Board of Health insists that an officer of the Fire Brigade must be present every night at a cost of two shillings nightly.		14047	Hall booking	14047
A10891	21	07	1908	Documents	Letters Out	Messrs Trehearn & Allen, 29 Eastern Arcade, Melbourne	It is possible to book the Hall for a Saturday night, and then apply on the Monday for the next Saturday. Rent is three pounds, gas is five shillings, bioscope for 1.5 hours is nine shillings and fireman is two shillings.		14047	Hall booking	14047
A10892	21	07	1908	Documents	Letters Out	Mr J. Latimer, Mechanics' Institute, Ballarat	The Committee is willing to support a Billiard Tournament and will donate two pounds to the prize fund.		14047	Committees	14047
A10893	21	07	1908	Documents	Letters Out	Mr J. Latimer, Mechanics' Institute, Ballarat	In reply to application for an increase in salary, you will be paid one pound per week on condition that you are in attendance in the Billiard Room from 3pm daily.		14047	Staff	14047
A10894	23	07	1908	Documents	Letters Out	Mr J. A. McDonald, Representative, Mr Henry Hayward, Melbourne	Agree to let the Hall for Mr Henry Hayward's bioscope and concert entertainment for four weeks and from week to week afterwards up to twelve weeks. At the bottom of the page Mr McDonald has signed an agreement to the terms.		14047	Hall booking	14047
A10895	24	07	1908	Documents	Letters Out	T. R. Treloar Esq, Carlyon's Hotel, Ballarat	All the facts relating to the dispute between you and Mr Chisholm on the one side, and Mr Stokeld and myself on the other, were laid before the Committee. They decided unanimously that you are morally and legally indebted to the BMI to the sum of six pounds four shillings.		14047	Accounts	14047
A10896	18	08	1908	Documents	Letters Out	Henry Hayward Esq, The Athenaeum, Melbourne	The Hall is placed at your disposal for one night.		14047	Hall booking	14047
A10897	29	08	1908	Documents	Letters Out	R. H. Newborn Esq., Exhibition Street, Melbourne	Terms for long term rental of the Hall. All entertainments are to be approved and sub-letting is not permitted.		14047	Hall booking	14047
A10898	22	09	1908	Documents	Letters Out	W. Hautrie West Esq., Dawson Street, Ballarat	Acceptance of letter of resignation from the Committee of BMI.		14047	Membership	14047
A10899	22	09	1908	Documents	Letters Out	Revd Frank Jolly, Pleasant Street, Ballarat	The matter raised after the meeting of Protestant Ministers convened by you, will be considered and dealt with at the next meeting of committee.		14047	Committees	14047
A10900	22	09	1908	Documents	Letters Out	Messrs George Hill & Co., Camp Street, Ballarat	Further request for amount due for rent of the wall. If repainting of the wall is not done within seven days, the work will be carried out by the committee at your cost.		14047	Accounts	14047
A10901	26	06	1911	Documents	Letters Out	Mr T. J. Bennetts, Chamberlain Street, Ballarat East	Communicating a resolution made by the Committee thanking him for "more than ordinary interest and zeal" as Caretaker of the Institute.		14047	Staff	14047
A10902	06	10	1908	Documents	Letters Out	The Revd. Frank Jolly, Convenor of Meeting of Protestant Ministers, Ballarat	The Committee thanks you for the kindly courteous manner which the views of your deputation were set forth and we convey the following Resolution to you.		14047	Committees	14047
A10903	28	10	1908	Documents	Letters Out	The Manager, Union Bank of Australia Ltd., Ballarat	letter informing that the Committee of the BMI will require to be overdrawn to the extent of not more than 120 pounds which will be liquidated within two months.		14047	Accounts	14047
A10904	28	10	1908	Documents	Letters Out	T. H. Dare Esq., Coffee Palace, Ballarat	the Committee are not desirous of realising at the figure named in your letter requesting that you be able to purchase our Mercantile Bank Assoc. Co.'s shares.		14047	Accounts	14047
A10905	04	11	1908	Documents	Letters Out	The Manager, The Ballarat Banking Co. Ltd.	the Committee has arranged to open an account at your Bank; Mr. T.T. Holloway, President; Mr. G.H. Abrams, Treasurer and Mr. W.H. Batten, Secretary are authorised to draw cheques on this account.		14047	Accounts	14047
A10906	22	12	1908	Documents	Letters Out	The Manager, The Trustees Execs. Agency Co. Ltd., 412 Collins Street, Melbourne	the Committee accepts your offer to act as Agent in the matter of the Estate of the late Dr. James Stewart; Dr. Stewart was a Trustee of the BMI from its inception in 1859 and reamined so until his departure from Victoria, the BMI's bankers are the Ballarat Banking Co. Ltd.		14047	Committees	14047
A10907	05	01	1909	Documents	Letters Out	Hon. Robt. McGregor MLA, Ballarat East	at the last meeting of the Committee you were unanimously elected to fill the vacancy in the Committee caused by the retirement of Mr. W. Hautree West.		14047	Membership	14047
A10908	06	01	1909	Documents	Letters Out	The Manager, The Trustees, Execrs. Agency Co. Ltd., Melbourne	letter forwarding receipt for one thousand six hundred and three pounds ten shillings and eightpence of the final account re the Estate of the late Dr. James Stewart.		14047	Receipt	14047
A10909	28	01	1909	Documents	Letters Out	The Secretary, Public Health Department, Melbourne	letter informing that before the biograph arc lamp is used in the Hall the requirements of the Board re the electric light installation will be adhered to.		14047	Fixtures & Fittings	14047
A10910	16	02	1909	Documents	Letters Out	J.C. Langley Esq., 66 Russell Street, Melbourne	letter advising of cost for the letting of the Hall, lighting and conditions.		14047	Hall booking	14047
A10911	17	02	1909	Documents	Letters Out	Messrs. Cuthbert, Morrow & Must.	on receiving notice that the necessary documentation has been executed sixteen hundred pounds will be available to lend Mr. James Dean on his land at Dowling Forest for three years [fixed] at 4.4%.		14047	Accounts	14047
A10912	11	03	1909	Documents	Letters Out	J.C. Langley Esq., 66 Russell Street, Melbourne	you can have the Hall for the 17th for Mr. McGoldrick and I regret if there were any misunderstanding.		14047	Hall booking	14047
A10913	17	03	1909	Documents	Letters Out	To His Excellency Sir John Madden G.C.M.G., LLD	letter informing His Excellency of the celebrations of the 50th anniversary of the Ballaarat Mechanics' Institute which was formally opened on the 25th May 1859; should any of your Excellency's many engagements prevent you visiting Ballarat on that date the Committee will gladly alter the date to the 26th or the 28th of the month rather than forego your valuable patronage and assistance.		14047	Letters Out	14047
A10914	17	03	1909	Documents	Memorandum	Memo - The BMI	is entirely self supporting; for some little time it received a small annual share of the vote for Mechanics' Institutes and Libraries; in its 50 years of existence the General Balance Sheet shows it has raised and expended ninety thousand pounds and it owes no-one a penny; the building provides excellent accommodation; the library consists of over 28,000 volumes and books to the number of 39,450 were borrowed from it during the past year.		14047	Committees	14047
A10915		03	1909	Documents	Letters Out	missing page	missing page		14047	Letters Out	14047
A10916	10	04	1909	Documents	Correspondence	Howard Edie Esq., 52 Eastern Arcade, Melbourne	letter confirming booking and cost of the hire of the Hall.		14047	Hall booking	14047
A10917	19	04	1909	Documents	Letters Out	A. Brandon-Cremer Esq., Coffee Palace, Bourke Street, Melbourne	letter accepting your offer for the rental of the Hall and lighting.		14047	Letters Out	14047
A10918	10	05	1909	Documents	Letters Out	J.C. Langley Esq., Russell Street, Melbourne	letter offering dates and charges for the use of the Hall.		14047	Hall booking	14047
A10919	10	05	1909	Documents	Letters Out	J.C. Langley Esq., Russell Street, Melbourne	letter offering dates and charges for the use of the Hall.		14047	Hall booking	14047
A10920	12	05	1909	Documents	Letters Out	J.C. Langley Esq., Russell Street, Melbourne	letter offering dates for the use of the Hall.		14047	Hall booking	14047
A10921		05	1909	Documents	Letters Out	J.C. Langley Esq., Russell Street, Melbourne?	No Access		14047	Hall booking	14047
A10922	02	06	1909	Documents	Letters Out	The Postmaster, Ballarat	the Committee requests assistance in the matter of any of our stamped [and not sold] papers passing through the post; the BMI suffers greatly from the theft of magazines and newspapers from the Reading Room; in particular "the Sydney Bulletin".		14047	Books	14047
A10923	14	06	1909	Documents	Letters Out	Mr. A. Russo	letter requesting use of a room at the Institute		14047	Room booking	14047
A10924	14	06	1909	Documents	Letters Out	Mr. A. Russo	in receipt of your letter, the first request is of course utterly out of the question asking for the use of the room at present rented by the Misses Nicholls; the second request for a reduction in the rent of your shop will be put before the Committee and I will advise you of their decision in due course.		14047	Room booking	14047
A10925	21	06	1909	Documents	Letters Out	The Secretary, Baptist Church, Dawson Street	under the circumstances the Committee is willing to accept your offer to rent the Hall on the four nights named for the costs detailed.		14047	Hall booking	14047
A10926	11	08	1909	Documents	Letters Out	Mr. Bedggood, Cambrian Hill	advising that firewood delivered is of inferior quality and requesting account for what is already delivered.		14047	Accounts	14047
A10927	02	07	1909	Documents	Letters Out	J. C. Langley Esq, George Hotel, Ballarat	advising that share of profit to the Institute from concert must be 33% instead of 25% and that only liability is rent of Hall and cost of sending the first night programme to all members of the Institute.		14047	Hall booking	14047
A10928	17	09	1909	Documents	Letters Out	The Secretary, Ballaarat Gas Co., Ballarat	advising that exact terms of lighting for Institute must be clearly set before arrangements can be completed.		14047	Fixtures & Fittings	14047
A10929	22	10	1909	Documents	Letters Out	G. Callender Esq., Box 548 GPO, Melbourne.	setting out details and costs of Hall rental.		14047	Hall booking	14047
A10930	22	10	1909	Documents	Letters Out	Mr.Rupert Foyle Esq., Egerton.	advising dates Hall available and amount of deposit requested.		14047	Hall booking	14047
A10931	18	11	1909	Documents	Letters Out	Norman Clark, Proprietor Ballarat Courier	letter of thanks for gift of copy Parliament of the Press, The Imperial Press Conference 1909		14047	Donations	14047
A10932	29	11	1909	Documents	Letters Out	A.Caldwell Esq., Rose Street, Essendon.	advising details of Hall , rental and availability.		14047	Hall booking	14047
A10933	?	01	1910	Documents	Letters Out	Rev. (name illegible)	advising Hall available for rental for religious services at rental of 1 pound 2/- per week inclusive.		14047	Letters Out	14047
A10934				Documents	Letters Out		Page missing		14047	Letters Out	14047
A10935	05	04	1910	Documents	Letters Out	Messrs. J. & M. Tait, 101 Swanston Street, Melbourne.	calling attention to terms of Agreement for use of Hall i.e. payment of 23 pounds deposit has not been received and requests same by return post.		14047	Hall booking	14047
A10936	14	04	1910	Documents	Letters Out	Mr. C. T. Naylor, Maryborough	advising dates Hall available.		14047	Hall booking	14047
A10937	14	04	1910	Documents	Letters Out	Messrs. J. & M. Tait, Melbourne.	setting out Account for Hall rental and requesting immediate payment.		14047	Accounts	14047
A10938	16	04	1910	Documents	Letters Out	E. West Esq., Skipton Street, Ballarat.	acknowledging resignation as member of Committee due to exigencies of professional engagement.		14047	Membership	14047
A10939	20	10	1910	Documents	Letters Out	Mr. Jack Godfrey, 22 Ballarat Street, Collingwood.	advising dates Hall available for rental and requesting nature of entertainment.		14047	Hall booking	14047
A10940	27	10	1910	Documents	Letters Out	Mark Lazarus Esq., Lydiard Street, Ballarat.	calls attention as Trustees of Estate of Wm. Bones to condition of pipes running alongside Institute Wall which leaks waste water into Institute premises and requesting immediate rectification.		14047	Buildings	14047
A10941	01	12	1910	Documents	Letters Out	Claude Hayward Esq., His Majesty's Theatre, Geelong	advising Hall dates available for rental and setting out costs for vaudeville Show and amount of deposit required.		14047	Hall booking	14047
A10942	03	07	1911	Documents	Letters Out	Gray Esq., Bioscope Co., c\o "Advertiser", Creswick	Request to confirm booking for Hall for two nights. Mr Branscombe is willing to allow this.		14047	Hall booking	14047
A10943	08	12	1910	Documents	Letters Out	Mr. F. B. Smith, Fruiterer, Ballarat	requesting substantial reduction in amount allowed at 5/- per week over last 3 months off weekly rent, and full rental of 25/- per week be now adhered to. No Agreement can be entered into for sale of business until back rental is paid.		14047	Accounts	14047
A10944	08	12	1910	Documents	Letters Out	Jas. Hall Esq., 5 Exeter Street, Ballarat	advising that request for removal of name from list of members has been acceded to and requests return of books on loan.		14047	Membership	14047
A10945	28	12	1910	Documents	Letters Out	E. Branscombe Esq., 195 Little Collins Street, Melbourne.	advising dates of Hall available , rental and costs involved and also stating that nature of entertainment must not be offensive.		14047	Hall booking	14047
A10946	05	01 1911	1911	Documents	Letters Out	Messrs. J. & M. Tait, Collins Street, Melbourne.	advising dates available for use of Hall and requesting deposit.		14047	Hall booking	14047
A10947	07	01	1911	Documents	Letters Out	Messrs. J. & M. Tait, 271 Collins Street, Melbourne.	acknowledging request to cancel Hall booking.		14047	Hall booking	14047
A10948	12	01	1911	Documents	Letters Out	Claude Hayward Esq., His Majesty's Theatre, Geelong.	advising dates avilable for use of Hall , seating capacity and costs, and also advises costs of local newspaper advertisement, handbills etc.		14047	Hall booking	14047
A10949	21	01	1911	Documents	Letters Out	Mr. W. M. Williams, 208 Eyre Street, Ballarat.	advising date of Committee meeting for purpose of receiving deputation of members in reference of termination of engagement of Mr. John Latimer,		14047	Meetings	14047
A10950	27	01	1911	Documents	Letters Out	Mr. W. M. Williams, 208 Eyre Street, Ballarat.	offering thanks for courteous manner in which views of deputation were put forth , and that communication as to result of Committee meeting will be advised.		14047	Meetings	14047
A10951	28	01	1911	Documents	Letters Out	E. Branscombe Esq., Collins Street, Melbourne.	confirming verbal agreement for use of Hall and setting out costs		14047	Hall booking	14047
A10952	01	02	1911	Documents	Agreements	Henry Cole Batten -	Work Agreement between Henry Cole Batten of Dana Street, Ballarat and Ballarat Mechanics Institute as Secretary and Librarian - terms being 13 pounds and 10% on subscriptions monthly and accepting ttmetable of duties as set out in Report Book of 1910 or any adjustment of duties as deemed advisable by Committee. Agreement to be terminated on one months notice to be given by either side.		14047	Staff	14047
A10953	07	02	1911	Documents	Letters Out	Messrs. E. Branscombe Co. Ltd., 195 Collins Street, Melbourne.	requesting that Mr. Reeves be given 4 consecutive nights for a series of lectures during your booking of Hall for 3 months confirmation of which was promised by your Mr. Carlyle.		14047	Lecture booking	14047
A10954	09	02	1911	Documents	Letters Out	Adam. G. Melville Esq., Collins Street, Melbourne.	advising that copies of popular book "The Mistress of Hienstone" was obtainable from bookstores before our copy was received which has been of great concern and requests more rapid dispatch of these popular books in the future.		14047	Books	14047
A10955	14	2	1911	Documents	Letters Out	The Manager, E. Branscombe Ltd, Little Collins St, Melbourne	Requesting change to proposed hall renting arrangement		14047	Hall booking	14047
A10956	15	2	1911	Documents	Letters Out	Mr. Luigi Cuocolo, Fruiterer, Ballarat	Accepted as a tenant for fruit shop at weekly rental of twenty five shillings		14047	Shop & Office Rentals	14047
A10957	15	02	1911	Documents	Letters Out	W. T. Gill Esq.,Lydiard St, Ballarat	Advising that subscription is more than 2 years overdue		14047	Subscriptions	14047
A10958	15	11	1911	Documents	Letters Out	W. Gribble, Esq.,Lydiard St, Ballarat	Advising that subscription is more than 2 years overdue		14047	Subscriptions	14047
A10959	15	11	1911	Documents	Letters Out	J. H. Adeney Esq., Post Office, Ballarat	Advising that subscription is overdue and advising that proceedings will be taken		14047	Subscriptions	14047
A10960	15	11	1911	Documents	Correspondence	J.J. Bailey, Esq.,Errard St, Ballarat	Advising that subscription is more than 2 years overdue		14047	Subscriptions	14047
A10961	15	11	1911	Documents	Letters Out	C.J.Powell, Camp Street, Ballarat	Advising that subscription is more than three and a half years overdue		14047	Subscriptions	14047
A10962	16	2	1911	Documents	Letters Out	J. J. Kirby, Esq, President Ballarat Teachers Association	granting use of committee room on Saturday mornings for meetings		14047	Room booking	14047
A10963	20	2	1911	Documents	Letters Out	Mr. John Latimer, Raglan St North, Ballarat	Committee seeks to contain drift in finances, and therefore wishes to dispense with his services. Cheque for seven pounds including four pounds reward for good service		14047	Staff	14047
A10964	21	2	1911	Documents	Letters Out	Mr. W. K. Williams, 208 Eyre St, Ballarat	In reply to deputation, it was was advised that termination of Mr. Latimer's services has to stand.		14047	Staff	14047
A10965	23	2	1911	Documents	Letters Out	The Proprietors, Sydney Morning Herald, Sydney	Pointing out that the drift in finances meant that certain items had to curtailed or stop altogether, therefore requesting a concession for Herald Sydney Mail if ordered directly through their office		14047	Accounts	14047
A10966	23	2	1911	Documents	Reports	Open	Reference provided to Mr. John Latimer, advising that his retrenchment was solely because the Institute's finances are poor		14047	Reference	14047
A10967	25	2	1911	Documents	Letters Out	E. Branscombe Esq, C/ Howells Pianola Co, Adelaide	Advising that hall was available to rent for three months as requested		14047	Hall booking	14047
A10968	28	2	1911	Documents	Letters Out	E. Branscombe Esq., 195 Little Collins St, Melbourne	Acknowledging deposit for lease of hall		14047	Receipt	14047
A10969	3	3	1911	Documents	Letters Out	J. U. McLeish, Lydiard St, Ballarat	Advising that legal proceedings will be put in place for arrears of Subscriptions		14047	Subscriptions	14047
A10970	21	3	1911	Documents	Letters Out	R. L. Nicholl Esq. Park St, Sydney	Expressing regret at resignation from Committee		14047	Membership	14047
A10971	24	3	1911	Documents	Letters Out	W. T. Gill Esq, Solicitor, Ballarat	Advising his election as a Committee member		14047	Membership	14047
A10972	26	4	1911	Documents	Letters Out	The Secretary, Loyal Orange Lodge Celebration Committee	Advising that hall would be available on Sunday July 9 and also July 12 for four pounds. The Sunday services must be of a religious nature		14047	Hall booking	14047
A10973	27	4	1911	Documents	Letters Out	E. Branscombe, 235 Flinders Lane, Melbourne	Enclosing receipt for deposit on hire of hall		14047	Receipt	14047
A10974	6	5	1911	Documents	Licence	The Honourable, Chief Secretary, State of Victoria, Melbourne	applying for renewal of licence for hire of hall		14047	Hall booking	14047
A10975	18	07	1911	Documents	Letters Out	E. Branscombe Esq.,235 Flinders Lane, Melbourne	Extending lease of Hall by one month.		14047	Hall booking	14047
A10976	20	07	1911	Documents	Letters Out	Mrs W. H. Morrow	Letter of concolence on the death of Hugh W. Morrow. Special thanks for all the years he acted as solicitor to the Institute, mostly in an honorary capacity.		14047	Membership	14047
A10977	02	08	1911	Documents	Letters Out	The Manager, Royal Middies Comedy Costume Co., St Kilda	Request for lease of Hall will be considered when the current lease expires.		14047	Hall booking	14047
A10978	05	08	1911	Documents	Letters Out	Fleetwood Smith Esq., Stawell	It seems Mr Gooch has been overcharging for the Pleasant Creek News. Adjustments will be made, but the old voucher books have been destroyed so the information you require is unavailable.		14047	Accounts	14047
A10979	07	08	1911	Documents	Letters Out	W. Edwards Esq., North Grant Hotel, Ballarat East	Reply to request to lease the Hall. It will be considered when the present lease expires.		14047	Hall booking	14047
A10980	07	08	1911	Documents	Letters Out	R. de Marigny Esq, Alfred Hall, Ballarat	Reply to request lease of Hall. Will be considered when the present lease expires.		14047	Hall booking	14047
A10981	10	08	1911	Documents	Letters Out	W. Edwards Esq., North Grant Hotel, Ballarat East	Offer to rent the Hall has been declined in favour of a more advantageous proposal.		14047	Hall booking	14047
A10982	21	08	1911	Documents	Letters Out	R. de Marigny Esq., Craig's Hotel, Ballarat	With reference to renting the Hall, last night the Committee approved the present lessee's application for a renewal.		14047	Hall booking	14047
A10983	22	08	1911	Documents	Letters Out	A. Leslie Trueman Esq., Manager, Royal Middies Comedy Co., Melbourne	Although you requested leasing the Hall for twelve months, the Committee has decided to accept the present lessee's application for renewal.		14047	Hall booking	14047
A10984	22	08	1911	Documents	Letters Out	Ed. Branscombe Esq., 235 Flinders Lane, Melbourne	Notification of renewal of lease of Hall for the next twelve months."In consideration of our past satisfactory dealings, and your desire at all times to comply with our wishes, we accepted your proposal in preference to a much higher offer."		14047	Hall booking	14047
A10985	29	08	1911	Documents	Letters Out	S. Churchill Otton Esq., Manager, E. Branscombe, 235 Flinders Lane, Melbourne	When does Mr Branscombe return? I gather you wish to sub-let the Hall to Mr Trueman's "Royal Middies". Mr Truman's address is Continental Gardens, St Kilda Road. Did Mr Downer of Sebastopol write to you?		14047	Letters Out	14047
A10986	04	09	1911	Documents	Letters Out	Beebe Esq., Vaudeville Co., Bordertown	Mr E. Branscombe is the lessee of the Hall. He needs to be contacted about all offers. At the moment his company, "The Jesters", is playing.		14047	Hall booking	14047
A10987	04	09	1911	Documents	Letters Out	Mr Olton	Continuing negotiations for hire of Hall between Beebe, Branscombe, de Marigny and Olton, carried on by phone and wire.		14047	Hall booking	14047
A10988	12	09	1911	Documents	Letters Out	H. G. Uren Esq., Ballarat Gas Co., Ballarat	Confirming Hall booking for Christian Endeavour Union		14047	Hall booking	14047
A10989	19	09	1911	Documents	Letters Out	Nathan Spielvogel Esq., Longwood	As we only have one copy, we are not able to loan you Carbine Raffaello's work on the Eureka Stockade. However, if you wish someone to make an extract from the book, we would be pleased to allow that.		14047	Books	14047
A10990	29	09	1911	Documents	Letters Out	Ed Branscombe Esq., 235 Flinders Lane, Melbourne	Sending deposit from Mr Gill.		14047	Accounts	14047
A10991	12	10	1911	Documents	Letters Out	The Manager, Sidney Syne, 432 Collins Street, Melbourne	The Committee at a meeting next Monday will deal with your offer to lease the two walls of the Institute for advertising.		14047	Wall advertising	14047
A10992	12	10	1911	Documents	Leases	Ed. Branscombe Esq., 235 Flinders Lane, Melbourne	The Committee meets on Monday next; and I wish to advise that the new lease of the Hall has been signed.		14047	Hall booking	14047
A10993	17	10	1911	Documents	Letters Out	The Manager, Messrs. Sidney Syne, 432 Collins Street, Melbourne	your application for the lease of two walls for advertising at a yearly rental of nine pounds was laid before the Committee last evening; in reply I have been instructed to inform you that the proposal was not entertained.		14047	Wall advertising	14047
A10994	20	10	1911	Documents	Letters Out	A.K. McCleave Esq., Secretary, Ballarat Liedertafel	letter requesting payment of overdue accounts of some twelve months outstanding.		14047	Accounts	14047
A10995	10	11	1911	Documents	Letters Out	The Manager, Messrs. Angus & Co., Nicholson Street, North Fitzroy	your memo requesting empty clag jar you have not received; the jar was sent by rail on October 7th, perhaps you can make inquiries at your end.		14047	Committees	14047
A10996	14	12	1911	Documents	Letters Out	Messrs. Welch Perrin Co., Queens Bridge Street, Melbourne	letter requesting supply of a Myers' Store ladder; with track, hangers and trolleys; we will have the ladder made locally to suit our requirements, the same principle as those in use at the Melbourne Public Library.		14047	Fixtures & Fittings	14047
A10997	09	01	1912	Documents	Letters Out	Mr. Branscombe	I let the piano to the Ladies Liberal League a few days ago for 7/6d, they are tenants of ours, I received the rent for the 7th November last [McKissock's political meeting] this day; it is unfortunate the Hall is letting so badly; the three picture theatres in Ballarat have been doing excellent business, there has been nothing but pictures here, with the exception of the friday night "City Entertainers".		14047	Hall booking	14047
A10998	11	01	1912	Documents	Letters Out	The Manager, Messrs. Ed. Branscombe Ltd., Melbourne	I have booked the Hall for the 7th February to the Dicken's Centenary Committee for 2 pounds 10 shillings.		14047	Hall booking	14047
A10999	26	01	1912	Documents	Letters Out	The Manager, Messrs. Ed. Branscombe Ltd., Melbourne	please advise if you require the Hall February 23rd to March 4th inclusive at two pounds per night; it is required for a series of lectures for Tennyson Smith; Tuesday March 5th may also be required, so kindly give Tennyson Smith's Committee the option over that date.		14047	Hall booking	14047
A11000	02	02	1912	Documents	Letters Out	The Hon. Secretary, Women's Branch P.L. Party, Ballarat	the Committee, at its next meeting, will consider your request for a water service to be installed in the room occupied by your club.		14047	Fixtures & Fittings	14047
A11001	16	02	1912	Documents	Letters Out	Mr. Thos. W. Redmond, Australian Felix Hotel, Ballarat East.	I beg to state, that unless the Art Union Globe borrowed by you in October last, is returned without delay, proceedings will be taken against you for the illegal detention of same.		14047	Accounts	14047
A11002	21	02	1912	Documents	Letters Out	The Manager, Ed. Branscombe Ltd., Melbourne	Receipt for one pound 15/- received from St. Patricks' College; The Liberal Party engaged the Hall last evening; Tennyson Smith's Committee will not require March 5th; the key to the piano was found by our caretraker.		14047	Receipt	14047
A11003	21	02	1912	Documents	Letters Out	The Manager, Messrs. Gordon & Gotch, Melbourne	letter enclosing cheque for 7 pounds 2 shillings 6 pence for payment of account; kindly discontinue supplying us with periodicals etc. on the enclosed statement at the expiry of the the present half-yearly ending 31st March; the order has been transferred to a local bookseller.		14047	Accounts	14047
A11004	22	02	1912	Documents	Letters Out	Messrs. Cuthbert, Morrow & Must, Ballarat	Re: James Dean's Mortgage; the Committee is agreeable for Mr. Dean to reduce the principle; and to renew the loan for a further period of three years.		14047	Accounts	14047
A11005	23	02	1912	Documents	Letters Out	The Hon. Secretary, Women's Branch P.L. Party, Ballarat	The Committee is willing to defray the cost of the water service to be installed in the room occupied by your club providing you are willing to pay an increase of 1/- per week in the rent of the room.		14047	Fixtures & Fittings	14047
A11006	23	02		Documents	Letters Out		Copy of letter on page 355		14047	Fixtures & Fittings	14047
A11007	02	03	1912	Documents	Letters Out	L. W. Buchner Esq., University , Melbourne	requesting payment of account for 6/- and return of overdue books		14047	Accounts	14047
A11008	12	03	1912	Documents	Letters Out	The Manager, Messrs. Edward Branscombe Ltd. Melbourne	Copy of letter on page 358		14047	Hall booking	14047
A11009				Documents	Letters Out	The Manager, Messrs. Edward Branscombe Ltd. Melbourne	advising that extension of lease of Hall will be put to Committee and favourable consideration expected to be given.		14047	Hall booking	14047
A11010	15	03	1912	Documents	Letters Out	Messrs. Cuthbert Morrow & Must, Lydiard Street, Ballarat	acknowledging receipt of Mortgage dated 5th day of June 1909 from James Dean and also renewal of Mortgage for 1400 pounds at four and one-half percent executed this day.		14047	Accounts	14047
A11011	20	03	1912	Documents	Letters Out	Manager, Ed. Branscombe Ltd., Melbourne.	calling attention to fact that 12 weeks rent to 21st instant is overdue and also advising that Fire Insurance on building has increased and calls for reduction of outstanding amount before end of present month.		14047	Insurance	14047
A11012	23	03	1912	Documents	Letters Out	Mr. Branscombe	refers to letter of 22nd instant and as requested will allow rent to stand over until company opens on 24th April next. Encloses note for rent received from Tennyson Smith also statement of amounts received on your behalf and advises that rent now paid in full to January last with 1 pound 10/6 standing to your credit. Suggests that calico signs left at Institute be erected as son as possible.		14047	Hall booking	14047
A11013	23	03	1912	Documents	Memorandum	Mr. Branscombe	list of credits from St. Patricks College, Dickens Centenary, Womens Liberal Party and Tennyson Smith and debt from Womens National League		14047	Accounts	14047
A11014				Documents	Letters Out	Blank page	Blank page		14047	Letters Out	14047
A11015	26	03	1912	Documents	Letters Out	Mr. Branscombe	forwarding Statement of account leaving balance of 1 pound 10/6 and advising that Mr. Dellar called to see Hall.		14047	Accounts	14047
A11016	29	03	1912	Documents	Letters Out	Mr. Walter Nunn, Farmer, Trunk Leads	ordering 15 tons firewood at 6/6 per ton provided wood is properly stacked.		14047	Accounts	14047
A11017	03	05	1912	Documents	Licence	The Honourable, Chief Secretary State of Victoria, Melbourne.	making application under Theatres Act 1890 for renewal of Licence of Hall at Institute which expires on 10th instant.		14047	Theatre Licence	14047
A11018	04	05	1912	Documents	Letters Out	H. Faulkner Smith Esquire, 252 Collins Street, Melbourne.	advises that Mr. Humffreys requires that you be provided with particulars with regard to Hall i.e. dates available and rental required. Rental is subject to approval of Messrs. Ed. Branscombe Ltd. as current Lessees of Hall.		14047	Hall booking	14047
A11019	07	05	1912	Documents	Telegram	Carlyle Smythe, Pianola Company	"have booked 20th 21st deposit will oblige"		14047	Hall booking	14047
A11020	15	05	1912	Documents	Letters Out	Messrs. Melville & Mullen, Librarians, Melbourne.	requests amended account due to errors encountered and also requests accurate account by return post. Statement for postage and freight covering last 6 months also requested.		14047	Accounts	14047
A11021	21	05	1912	Documents	Letters Out	Alfred E. McMicken Esq., City Librarian, Prahran	advising that invitation to consider formation of State Library Association will be placed before incoming Committee after 17th instant.		14047	Committees	14047
A11022	20	05	1912	Documents	Letters Out	The Manager, Ballarat Banking Co. Ltd.	advising of appointment of Messrs. Robert McGregor and J. C. Deardon as Vice Presidents of Institute for ensuing year and requesting that cheques drawn by either of them be honoured in conjunction with Treasurer and Secretary.		14047	Accounts	14047
A11023	29	05	1912	Documents	Letters Out	Mr. H. Faulkner Smith Esq., Pianola Company, Melbourne.	confirming bookings and costs involved		14047	Hall booking	14047
A11024	30	05	1912	Documents	Letters Out	Messrs. J. Milton & Son, 307 Collins Street, Melbourne.	acknowledging receipt of account for matting supplied. Quotation dated 26th March states that the price could be subject to the discount as per previous order and requests corrected account be forwarded in time for presentation to next Committee Meeting on 7th prox. Postal Notes are enclosed to pay for special mat.		14047	Letters Out	14047
A11025	18	06	1912	Documents	Letters Out	E. Doepel Esq., Ballarat.	expressing Committtees cordial sympathy in present illness.		14047	Committees	14047
A11026	18	06	1912	Documents	Letters Out	Messrs. Melville & Mullen, Melbourne	listing books to be forwarded.		14047	Books	14047
A11027	18	06	1912	Documents	Letters Out	Alfred E. McMicken Esq., City Librarian, Prahran	advising that Committee will take no action to joining State Library Association as Institute is entirely fully self supporting and objects of Association apply more particularly to Public Libraries.		14047	Committees	14047
A11028	24	06	1912	Documents	Letters Out	Mesrs. Jas. Smith, Ballarat	acknowleging with thanks receipt of large numbers of "Les Annales" a weekly Parisian journal and also kindness in offering to forward future supplies.		14047	Accounts	14047
A11029	26	06	1912	Documents	Letters Out	L. W. Buchner Esq., University Melbourne.	requesting return of books borrowed from Library in February 1911 and threatening legal action if request not complied with		14047	Books	14047
A11030	26	06	1912	Documents	Letters Out	Mr. Chas. Hamilton Esq., Solicitor, Geelong	requesting immediate return of books borrowed from Library		14047	Books	14047
A11031	08	07	1912	Documents	Letters Out	Messrs. Melville & Mullen, Librarians, Melbourne.	requesting correction of accounts for periodicals and books and also requests quotation for periodicals to be supplied as well as those contained on enclosed list. Request that these be delivered as weekly parcels to Ballarat West Railway Station.		14047	Accounts	14047
A11032	12	07	1912	Documents	Letters Out	The Manager, Messrs. Ed. Branscombe Ltd., Melbourne.	requesting attention to arrears for rent of Hall which is now 4 months overdue and if not aid by Monday next the matter will be placed before Committee for consideration.		14047	Accounts	14047
A11033	12	07	1912	Documents	Letters Out	Manager, Messrs. Ed. Branscombe Ltd., Melbourne.	Copy of page 383		14047	Accounts	14047
A11034	19	7	1912	Documents	Letters Out	Secretary, Women's Branch Peoples Liberal Party, Ballarat	Advising that rent would have to be increased if a water servuices is provided in the rooms occupied by the club.		14047	Fixtures & Fittings	14047
A11035	20	7	1912	Documents	Letters Out	tHE mANAGER, mESSRS eD bRANSCOMBE lTD, mELBOURnE	Enclosing credit note for three pounds five shillings for rent of hall on July 1st from Ballarat Choral Union		14047	Accounts	14047
A11036	20	7	1912	Documents	Letters Out	Mr. D. A. Doyle, 426 Creswick Road, Ballarat	Acknoweldging, with thanks, donation of four bound works of fiction presented to the library		14047	Donations	14047
A11037	23	7	1912	Documents	Letters Out	J. Wallace Brown Esq., Pianola Company, Melbourne	Advising hall is vacant on enquired nights ,and lectures by Miss Mary Proctor have pencilled in for 14th and 15th August, subject to the approval of lesses of hall Messrs E. Branscombe Ltd		14047	Hall booking	14047
A11038	31	7	1912	Documents	Letters Out	Mr. Brock	Enclosing credit note for three pounds, amount of rent due by Ballarat Caledonian Society for rent of hall. Noting also that present lease of hall is not likely to be contiued when it falls due.		14047	Accounts	14047
A11039	31	7	1912	Documents	Letters Out	J. Wallace Brown Esq, Manager, Dix & Baker Ltd, Pianola Co,Melbourne	Confirming Miss Proctors lectures		14047	Lecture booking	14047
A11040	3	8	1912	Documents	Letters Out	Mr. Brocks	Acknowledging cheque for fifty pounds for rent of hall, and enclosing receipt , and credit note for three pounds 3/-		14047	Receipt	14047
A11041	7	8	1912	Documents	Letters Out	Miss Frederika Meyer, 10 Robe St, St. Kilda	Advising hall rent is 2 pounds 10/-, lighting 7/6d and fireman 3/-, and 29 August is vacant Mary Proctor and Alex Watson are both appearing next week. About 420 can be seated in first seats, 200 in second seats and 150 in the third seats		14047	Hall booking	14047
A11042	20	8	1912	Documents	Letters Out	Secretary, Ballarat City Fire Brigade	Thanking them for prompt attendance at fire, and forwarding cheque for two pounds 2/-		14047	Accounts	14047
A11043	20	8	1912	Documents	Letters Out	Secretary, Ballarat Fire Brigade	copy of page 393		14047	Donations	14047
A11044	20	8	1912	Documents	Letters Out	Mr. Charles M. Clotz, Sturt St, Ballarat	Thanking him for his itelligent promptitude at fire, and forwarding cheque for one pound 1/- in recognition		14047	Donations	14047
A11045	21	8	1912	Documents	Letters Out	Messrs. Melville & Mullen, Librarians, Melbourne	Accepting quote for supply of periodicals as presently received by Institute. Enclosing cheque for thirty eight pounds 16/11 to July 31. Also advising list of books they wished to purchase.		14047	Accounts	14047
A11046	21	8	1912	Documents	Letters Out	Messrs. Melville & Mullen, Librarians, Melbourne	Too damaged to read		14047	Books	14047
A11047				Documents	Letters Out	Illegible	Illegible		14047	Letters Out	14047
A11048	31	8	1912	Documents	Letters Out	Mr. Brock	Advising differences in rent as stated by Miss Meyer, and and advised by Mr. Brock. Also agreeing to take piano and , in exchange, allow forty five pounds off rent		14047	Hall booking	14047
A11049	4	9	1912	Documents	Letters Out	Mr. Brock	Difficult to read, but apparently a difference of opinion over rent calculations		14047	Hall booking	14047
A11050	4	9	1912	Documents	Letters Out	Mr. Brock	Calculations of rent relating to previous letter - names of people appear in previous letters		14047	Accounts	14047
A11051	5	9	1912	Documents	Letters Out	The Secretary, Australian Natives' Association, Ballarat	Discussing a proposed debate on topic "That it is desirable that all legislation with regard to industrial arbitration be exclusively vested in the Commonwealth"		14047	Committees	14047
A11052	24	09	1912	Documents	Letters Out	Jack Godfrey Esq., 66 Williams Street, Abbotsford	Agreement to lease Hall for a series of concerts and stating terms and conditions of lease. Nothing of an objectionable nature must transpire during your entertainment.		14047	Hall booking	14047
A11053	26	09	1912	Documents	Letters Out	M. Lucas Esq., 42 The Avenue, Balaclava	notifiying him of Messrs Branscombe Ltd relinquishing lease of Hall and noting 'nothing but picture shows in Ballarat at present'. Confident that a weekly vaudeville show would be a great success and advising that BMI will be inviting applications for a lease of the Hall for six or twelve months.		14047	Hall booking	14047
A11054	28	09	1912	Documents	Letters Out	Jack Godfrey Esq., 66 Williams Street, Abbotsford	confirming Hall booking for October 5 pound deposit required. Unable to book any further dates as BMI will be inviting applications for an extended lease of Hall. Messrs Blight & Son and H. M. Goldrich are local advertising agents and advertising available through BMI.		14047	Hall booking	14047
A11055	03	10	1912	Documents	Letters Out	Jack Godfrey Esq., 66 Williams Street, Abbotsford	acknowledging receipt of letter and money order for 3 pounds but pointing out that deposit required to confirm booking is 5 pounds. Reminder that nothing of an objectionable nature must transpire during performance and weekly rent required in advance. Further conditions for lease of Hall given.		14047	Receipt	14047
A11056	09	11	1912	Documents	Letters Out	Messrs J. & N. Tait, 271 Collins Street, Melbourne	confirming dates in November for Miss Margaret Cooper's lectures. Rent 7 pounds plus lighting and fireman's charge.		14047	Lecture booking	14047
A11057	1211	11	1912	Documents	Letters Out	The Manager, Messrs Ed. Branscombe Ltd., Melbourne	acknowledging receipt of cheque for 21 pounds 2 shillings 8 pence and returning receipts for rent of Hall and brass buttons purchased on your behalf. Any likelihood of one of your companies visiting Ballarat would be pleased to endeavour to reserve a continuous run of dates.		14047	Receipt	14047
A11058	21	11	1912	Documents	Letters Out	A. Palmer Esq., 439 Flinders Lane, Melbourne	confirm booking of Hall for return lecture. Enclose receipt for 2 pounds 10 shillings for rent and advising of charge for lighting and fireman's attendance.		14047	Lecture booking	14047
A11059	19	12	1912	Documents	Letters Out	J. Wilson Esq., Union Bank of Australia Ltd., Ballarat	Advising forwarding under separate cover an illustrated pamphlet setting forth advantages and a list of new books added to the Library. Should you be interested will be pleased to show you over the Institute at any time you appoint.		14047	Membership	14047
A11060	08	01	1913	Documents	Letters Out	M. Augustus Westrund Esq., "Tecoma", Latrobe Street, Windsor	advising of dates when Hall is available including charges for rent, lighting and fireman's attendance. A good vaudeville company would do very well in Ballarat as there is nothing but picture shows running nightly.		14047	Hall booking	14047
A11061	16	01	1913	Documents	Letters Out	M. Augustus Westrund Esq., "Tecoma", Latrobe Street, Windsor	confirming booking of Hall; rent 3 pounds 10 shillings in addition to lighting and fireman's charge.		14047	Hall booking	14047
A11062	04	02	1913	Documents	Telegram	Branscombe, Criterion Hotel, Rockhampton	Agricultural Show days 14th/15th Nov vacant also that week		14047	Hall booking	14047
A11063	05	02	1913	Documents	Letters Out	M. Augustus Westrund Esq., Latrobe Street, Windsor	acknowledging telephone message regarding cancellation of booking on 15th prox., and advising of future dates when Hall available.		14047	Hall booking	14047
A11064	07	02	1913	Documents	Letters Out	The Venerable Archdeacon Tucker, Ballarat	Invitation from President and Committee of the BMI Debating Society to deliver an address to its members. Please advise of of nature of address.		14047	Lectures and classes	14047
A11065	10	02	1913	Documents	Letters Out	Messrs Ed. Branscombe Ltd., Melbourne	Please advise of dates required for Hall booking. Federal election likely on 31st May and expecting large bookings during May. Nothing but pictures shown in Ballarat for many months and feel sure your company will be well received.		14047	Hall booking	14047
A11066	14	02	1913	Documents	Letters Out	P.G. Wilmot Esq., 5 Swan Street, Richmond	confirm booking of Hall for 2nd May, rental 3 pounds 10 shillings plus lighting and fireman's charges. Due to Board of Public Health regulations seating in Hall is being reduced but capacity will be a little over 700.		14047	Hall booking	14047
A11067	14	02	1913	Documents	Letters Out	Mr Brock	request that he contact Mr Branscombe without delay for details of dates when he requires the Hall booked.		14047	Hall booking	14047
A11068	18	02	1913	Documents	Letters Out	W. Howard Smith Esq., 5 Farnham St, Flemington	Negotiation for rent of Hall over Easter, including rates.		14047	Hall booking	14047
A11069	18	02	1913	Documents	Telegram	Smythe, Ercildoune, Malvern	Regret delay booked you twelfth thirteenth May three pounds night and lighting.		14047	Hall booking	14047
A11070	19	02	1913	Documents	Letters Out	Geo. A. Jones Esq, Australian Vaudeville Association, Lonsdale St , Melbourne.	Reply to request for information re. dates and rent of Hall.		14047	Hall booking	14047
A11071				Documents	Letters Out		Page blank and torn.		14047		14047
A11072	21	02	1913	Documents	Letters Out	Mr. Branscombe	Communicating available dates for Hall rental and charges.		14047	Hall booking	14047
A11073	25	02	1913	Documents	Letters Out	J.M.Bickett Esq, Ballarat.	Expression of very cordial sympathy in your present illness and the BMI Committee look forward to your return.		14047	Committees	14047
A11074	25	03	1913	Documents	Letters Out	M.A.Westrend Esq, Windsor	Request for confirmation of Hall booking or a forfeiture charge will be made.		14047	Hall booking	14047
A11075	26	02	1913	Documents	Letters Out	Alex Macully Esq MA,"Dunluce", Brighton	Acceptance of offer to lecture on "Evening with the Poets" and conditions for Hall rental dates and charges.		14047	Lecture booking	14047
A11076	15	03	1913	Documents	Letters Out	S.E.Figgis Esqre, President, Ballarat Mechanics' Institute, Ballarat	Good wishes for forthcoming trip to Europe. The committee hopes you acquire information on updated methods of administration in connection with the library.		14047	Committees	14047
A11077	10	03	1913	Documents	Letters Out	Mr. Branscombe.	Notification of dates booked for Hall rental and reduction in charges etc.		14047	Hall booking	14047
A11078	19	03	1913	Documents	Letters Out	Messrs Melville & Mullen, Librarians, Melbourne	The magazines referred to by you were never ordered and are provided locally. We did ask for a quotation for some periodicals. Please send a statement. Also requests cheap or secondhand copies of a list of books.		14047	Library	14047
A11079	29	06	1874	Documents	Letters Out	W.H. Butler, Esq.,	Sending Prospectus for Art Exhibition. Enclosing Draft or 2 pounds 1/-. Capital loss on Saturday .........		14047	Art Union	14047
A11080	22	03	1913	Documents	Letters Out	Walter Graham Esq., Royal Middies Comedy Co., Albert Park	Notification of available dates for Hall and charges.		14047	Hall booking	14047
A11081	04	04	1913	Documents	Letters Out	Prof. George Lansing Raymond LHD, C/o Funk & Wagnalls Co., Publishers, New York, USA	Letter of thanks for gift of your work "Suggestions for the Spiritual Life".		14047	Donations	14047
A11082	08	04	1913	Documents	Letters Out	Messrs Melville & Mullen, Librarians, Melbourne	Forwarding a parcel of returns. Request for supply of four magazines. Also order for four books from London.		14047	Letters Out	14047
A11083	17	04	1913	Documents	Letters Out	Mr Bascombe	Reply to request for Hall booking in June.		14047	Hall booking	14047
A11084	19	04	1913	Documents	Letters Out	Mr Bascombe	Reply to letter of 18th inst., confirming definite booking for Hall in June		14047	Hall booking	14047
A11085	22	04	1913	Documents	Letters Out	E. Doepel Esq., C/o Miss Garlick's Hospital, Little Flinder's St., Melbourne	Letter of sympathy from the Committee concerning recent illness.		14047	Committees	14047
A11086	24	04	1913	Documents	Telegram	Sutton Crow, Allan's, Collins St, Melbourne	Booked Hall for 10th May.		14047	Hall booking	14047
A11087	23	04	1913	Documents	Letters Out	E. E. Hobson Esq., Ballarat	Agreeing to request for Hall booking		14047	Hall booking	14047
A11088	13	05	1913	Documents	Letters Out	The Honourable Chief Secretary of State of Victoria, Melbourne	Application for renewal of licence under the Theatres Act, 1890.		14047	Theatre Licence	14047
A11089	20	05	1913	Documents	Letters Out	E.J. Nesbitt Esq., Railway Station, Melton	re your advertisement in the Age of 17th inst., we are offering for sale over 2,000 secondhand works of fiction for sale at from 3d to 6d each, also bound volumes of magazines, and many works of history, travel and biography; this is due to the congested state of our library; and I would suggest that you, or a member of your Free Library Committee, take an early opportunity of inspecting the books.		14047	Books	14047
A11090	20	05	1913	Documents	Letters Out	Mr. S.E. Figgis	the following resolution was passed at the AGM held last evening, "That a very cordial vote of thanks be accorded to the retiring President Mr. S.E. Figgis for the interest and labour bestowed on the Institute during his term of office as President"; we trust that you and your daughter are in the best of health and that your visit to Europe is proving both properous and pleasant.		14047	Committees	14047
A11091	05	06	1913	Documents	Letters Out	J.B. Corbet Esq., Secretary, Aus. Natives' Association, Ballarat	the members of the BMI Debating Team have pleasure in agreeing to hold an inter-society debate with your Association on 6th October next. A cordial invitation is extended to you and your members to attent our next meeting on 18th June to hear Mr. Kleinman deliver a Paper "The Merchant of Venice".		14047	Lecture booking	14047
A11092	10	06	1913	Documents	Letters Out	The Government Printer, Melbourne	we require all Commonwealth Acts and Regulations especially the Electoral Act, 1911 and the Regulations dated March, 1912 relating to that Act.		14047	Library	14047
A11093	17	06	1913	Documents	Letters Out	Messrs. Melville & Mullen, Librarians, Melbourne	cheque enclosed for 20 pounds on account of magazines for 1913; letter goes on to query other account statements and a request for invoices; also query re delay in orders being received; and a request to discontinue Montreal Family, Herald & Star and Economist when possible and an order for Worths Work in their place.		14047	Library	14047
A11094	18	06	1913	Documents	Letters Out	Robt. D. Speed Esq., Secretary, Grampians Amusement Propty. Ltd., Ararat	we are willing to let the Hall to you for eight days, all Saturday evenings between July 26th and 13th September, with conditions.		14047	Hall booking	14047
A11095	21	06	1913	Documents	Letters Out	Robt. D. Speed Esq., Secretary, Grampians Amusements Propty. Ltd., Ararat	letter acknowleding receipt of deposit for 5 pounds for the hire of the Hall.		14047	Hall booking	14047
A11096		06	1913	Documents	Telegram	Faulkner Smith, Pianola Co., Melbourne	Hall Available July 19th delay unavoidable in replying		14047	Hall booking	14047
A11097	24	06	1913	Documents	Letters Out	Mr. Crow	have altered your booking of the Hall from 21st to 28th July.		14047	Hall booking	14047
A11098	26	06	1913	Documents	Letters Out	H. Faulkner Smith Esq., Pianola Co., Melbourne	as requested in your letter I have booked the Hall for Saturday 19th July for Peter Dawson Concert Co.		14047	Hall booking	14047
A11099	26	06	1913	Documents	Letters Out	Walter Graham Esq., Manager, Royal Middies Co., Melbourne	all Saturday evenings this year are either booked or pencilled.		14047	Hall booking	14047
A11100	26	06	1913	Documents	Letters Out	W.H. Sewell Esq., Coburg	we are pleased to hear you are endeavouring to establish a Mechanics' Institute at Coburg; we enclose a copy of our Articles of Association; we have a large number of secondhand novels, travels, etc. for sale from 3d each; this is owing to the congested state of our library and to having surplus copies or that these books have been wihdrawn from circulation and I would suggest that either you or a member of your Committee take an early opportunity of inspecting the books.		14047	Library	14047
A11101	29	10	1874	Documents	Letters Out	Rev'd Charles Clark	I presume I did not make my meaning quite clear as my first and chief engagement was with regard to a Lecture during November. We are about to commence a monthly course of lectures and entertainments to which the members are to be admitted free - this being one of the inducements by which we hope to ...our number of subscribers. I tghink your promise to us is older than any other and that you will be able to offer us an evening about three weeks hence at the same time to give a choice of lectures. 21dst Dec will be too close upon the holidays I fear. etc. etc.		14047	Lecture booking	14047
A11102	08	07	1913	Documents	Letters Out	Messrs. Melville & Mullen, Melbourne	letter requesting invoices for goods received; query on May account and a new order for London Journal, Munsey Magazine, and Within the Law.		14047	Accounts	14047
A11103	09	07	1913	Documents	Letters Out	Mr. Crow	we have agreed to cancel your booking of the Hall on the 28th inst and to re-book you for the 4th August.		14047	Hall booking	14047
A11104	24	07	1913	Documents	Letters Out	Mrs. Dusautoy, 13 Dulwich Street, Dulwich Hill, Sydney	the Committee offers their sincere condolences on the death of Mr. Withers; they desire to place on record their high appreciation of the valuable services rendered by him during his connection with the Institute; Mr. Withers was a Member of the original Committee in 1859 and did yeoman service in helping to successfully inaugurate the Institute.		14047	Committees	14047
A11105	25	07	1913	Documents	Letters Out	H.C. Webb Esq., Chairman of Directors, Grampians Amusements Propty. Ltd., Ararat	re your request for cancellation of your booking for the Hall and a refund of deposit of 5 pounds; the deposit will be forfeited but my Committee agrees to relieve the Company of any further liability with respect to this booking; we have already, lost a number of bookings through your failure to keep your engagement with us; the misapprehension with regard to the electric current supplied to the Hall we did inform your Mr. Rowe during his first visit.		14047	Hall booking	14047
A11106	29	07	1913	Documents	Letters Out	The Manager, Grampians Amusements Propty. Ltd., Ararat	re your letter o 26th inst., in reference to the forfeiture of the deposit on your booking of the Hall; Mr. Maxwell, Engineer of the Electricity Co. and Mr. H. Hudson, Electrician, of Ballarat East both consider the difficulties with regard to the electric current were not insurmountable; we are of the opinion that your Company has been fairly dealt with and we fail to see that we should be held any way responsible for your miscalculations.		14047	Hall booking	14047
A11107	29	07	1913	Documents	Letters Out	Messrs. Melville & Mullen, Librarians, Melbourne	no invoice or advice came with the books last week, our Literary Committee will inspect our new acquisitions each Thursday; could you arrange for our weekly parcel to arrive on Wednesday evening, this letter includes list of new material required.		14047	Books	14047
A11108	04	08	1913	Documents	Letters Out	H. Faulkner Smith Esq., 252 Collins Street, Melbourne	we have booked the Hall for you on the 30th August for Mr. Wm. G. James Concert, rent will be 3 pounds 10 shillings plus lighting.		14047	Hall booking	14047
A11109	23	08	1913	Documents	Correspondence	W. Wallace Esq., C/- Palace Hotel, 217 Bourke Street, Melbourne	re your request for a booking for the Hall, we do not have a clear week available until the 13th October next.		14047	Hall booking	14047
A11110	27	08	1913	Documents	Letters Out	Will Wallace Esq., Aus/n Vaudeville Artists' Federation, Lonsdale Street, Melbourne	Reply to letter of 26th inst., the Hall is not available on the 11th -13th or 18th-20th September next.		14047	Hall booking	14047
A11111	08	09	1913	Documents	Letters Out	The Manager, Coles Book Arcade, Melbourne	we are willing to purchase the 11th edition of the Encyclopedia Britannica for 16 pounds provided the volumes are in good condition and the binding suitable.		14047	Books	14047
A11112	17	09	1913	Documents	Letters Out	To "Central", C/- Courier Office	in answer to your advertisement in this day's Courier; we have a room capable of seating seventy persons available for letting purposes.		14047	Room booking	14047
A11113	18	09	1913	Documents	Letters Out	W. Chas. Moyle Esq., Lydiard Street, Ballarat	the Committee is willing to accept you as a weekly tenant at a rental of 12/- per week commencing the 22nd September, 1913 to be used by the Peoples Party, the room presently used by the Ballarat Anglers' Club.		14047	Room booking	14047
A11114	22	09	1913	Documents	Letters Out	E. Doepel Esq., Mair Street, Ballarat	the Committee wish to convey to you their deep sense of the irreparable loss sustained by you in the death of your much respected Mother, and their affectionate sympathy with you in your bereavement.		14047	Committees	14047
A11115	01	10	1913	Documents	Letters Out	Mr. J. J. Kirby Esq., Loch Avenue, Ballarat	drawing attention to overdue subscription		14047	Membership	14047
A11116	01	10	1913	Documents	Letters Out	Thomas Mann Esq., Lydiard Stret, Ballarat	requesting payment of overdue subscription.		14047	Membership	14047
A11117	01	10	1913	Documents	Letters Out	J. C. Fletcher Esq., Ballarat Water Commissioners Office.	drawing attention to account for subscription long overdue to which repeated application has been made		14047	Membership	14047
A11118	10	10	1913	Documents	Telegram	M. Lucas, 29 Elizabeth Street, Melbourne.	advising that 1-10/November available at 2 pounds per night and lighting.		14047	Hall booking	14047
A11119	17	10	1913	Documents	Letters Out	R. L. Nicholl Esq., Ballarat	invitation to meet Committee to renew acquaintance with such an esteemed gentleman from former years.		14047	Committees	14047
A11120	08	11	1913	Documents	Letters Out	Mr. J. J. Normoyle Esq., Lyonville.	due to overstocking, Committee is offering novels for sale and suggests that member of your Committee come to inspect books or alternatively a large number may be sent and those not required be returned.		14047	Books	14047
A11121	10	11	1913	Documents	Letters Out	Mr. Branscombe	offering to hold Xmas dates for few days longer.		14047	Hall booking	14047
A11122	13	11	1913	Documents	Letters Out	Mr. Branscombe	advising that Hall will be retained from 20/12/1913 to 3/1/1914 and request exact dates required as soon as possible. Rental will be fixed depending on length of season.		14047	Hall booking	14047
A11123	18	11	1913	Documents	Letters Out	Mr. Branscombe	advising Hall definately booked from 20/12 to 3/1 inclusive with proviso that Xmas night performance is of sacred nature.		14047	Hall booking	14047
A11124	20	11	1913	Documents	Letters Out	The Manager, Ballarat Banking Co. Ltd., Ballarat	lodging Certificates of Title Volume 3574 Folio 714671 and Volume 2530 Folio 505923 as security for temporary overdraft of not more than 250 pounds and also Mortgage dated 3/06/1912 from A. G. Parker to the Institute.		14047	Accounts	14047
A11125	02	12	1913	Documents	Letters Out	Messrs. Melville & Mullen, Librarians, Melbourne.	requesting Invoices dated 26 and 28 November for 8/- and 5/7d respectively, also requestng invoices be supplied with all goods when delivered and adjusting invoices on account of periodicals discontinued. Requesting reduction due to late supply of "L'Illustration" and prices of selected books		14047	Library	14047
A11126	05	01	1914	Documents	Letters Out	William E. Bryer Esq., Solway Theatre, Fitzroy.	advising 19, 20, 21st February booked for Mr. Walter George's Smart Set Entertainers. also advising rental plus lighting costs.		14047	Hall booking	14047
A11127	06	01	1914	Documents	Letters Out	Mr. Smythe	advising Hall tentatively booked for 9/11/ 12 May next for Mr. Alexander Watson's recitals with recommendation that Hall be booked on 9th May as Saturday is half holiday in Ballarat and all places of amusement are crowded.		14047	Hall booking	14047
A11128	06	01	1914	Documents	Letters Out	Mr. Smythe	duplicate of letter on page 486		14047	Hall booking	14047
A11129	21	01	1914	Documents	Letters Out	H. N. Gregory Esq., 50 Church Street, Hawthorn.	advising that at present Hall is available for whole of April Next, at rental for 1 week 12 pounds with lighting approximately 8/- per night in addition. Enclosing bookmark which would be splendid medium for advertising if placed in books borrowed from our Library.		14047	Hall booking	14047
A11130	24	01	1914	Documents	Letters Out	Mr. W. E. Bryer Esq., Fitzroy	requesting definate booking with deposit of 4 pounds by return post for dates 19-21st currently pencilled in only for Walter George's Smart Set Entertainers.		14047	Hall booking	14047
A11131	27	01	1914	Documents	Letters Out	Mr. Branscombe	advising that 30th March - 13th June reserved for you with exception of Easter week commencing 11th April, and 9/11 and 12 May which are already pencilled and also 7-19th November next are pencilled in for you.		14047	Hall booking	14047
A11132	30	01	1914	Documents	Letters Out	Mr. Gregory,	acknowledging receipt 2 pounds deposit Hall booking on 11-17th April inclusive, and advising strongly that show should also be put on on 18th April as places of amusement are crowded on a Saturday night.		14047	Hall booking	14047
A11133	02	02	1914	Documents	Letters Out	H. N. Gregory Esq., 50 Church Street, Hawthorn.	advising that Saturday 18th April added to Easter booking and suggesting 200 window cards be sufficient. Best show on hoardings is obtained on 20 x 10 stands for which 1st weeks rental is 10/- per stand and suggests that 10 of these stands sufficient. Suggest that 300 hangers so that if your sheeters not stand size they can be made up to fit. There are also 15 x 10 and 12 x 10 stands available. Printed box plans of Hall are available for booking purposes.		14047	Hall booking	14047
A11134	07	01	1914	Documents	Letters Out	The Manager, "The Butterflys" St. Kilda.	After viewing 'TheButterflys" show at St. Kilda now offering use of Hall at reduced rate of 30/- per night and additional lighting charge of 7/6 per night if Company comes to Ballarat for 1 week. 3 picture shows run nightly in Ballarat and very little vaudeville is offered as alternative form of entertainment.		14047	Concert performances	14047
A11135				Documents	Letters Out		Torn and blank page.		14047		14047
A11136	14	02	1914	Documents	Letters Out	The Manager, Electric Suppply Co. of Victoria Ltd., Ballarat.	refers to removal of iron post suspending tram wire at present fixed on kerbing in front of Institute and advising that Committee is prepared to bear expense of removal of post and allow suspension of tramwire from southern wall upon undertaking in writing from Company that on receipt of one months notice from Committee wire will be removed and Commitee to bear costs of such removal.		14047	Fixtures & Fittings	14047
A11137	17	02	1914	Documents	Letters Out	The Manager, Electric Supply Co. of Victoria Ltd., Ballarat	refers to Order dated 7th February 1914 given by George R. Williams on Committee of Institute for sum of 38 pounds 3/- and states that Order will be honoured and payment made out of first moneys due to George R. Williams under his contract with us.		14047	Accounts	14047
A11138	19	02	1914	Documents	Letters Out	The Manager, Electric Supply Co. of Victoria Ltd., Ballarat	states that all costs for removal of tramwire from Institute building to another method of suspension will be borne by Committee of Institute.		14047	Fixtures & Fittings	14047
A11139	20	01	1914	Documents	Letters Out	The Manager, Electric Supply Co. of Victoria Ltd., Ballarat	enclosing cheq for 38 pounds 3/- in payment of order lodged by G. R.. Williams in connection with contract for erection of verandah and requests receipt in duplicate for Mr. Williams and Institute.		14047	Accounts	14047
A11140	21	06	1914	Documents	Letters Out	The Proprietors, "Advocate" Daylesford.	refers to account for 1 pound being 5 years postage on Advocate and advises that Committee is repared to pay future costs but not those incurred during previous years.		14047	Accounts	14047
A11141	23	02	1914	Documents	Letters Out	The Manager, Electric Supply Co. of Victoria Ltd, Ballarat.	acknowledging receipt letter of 21st inst. enclosing G. R. Williams in your favour for 36 pounds 6/- in connection with his contract with us for erection of verandah. The Order wil receive attention in due course.		14047	Letters Out	14047
A11142	24	02	1914	Documents	Letters Out	Percy Markham Esq., "Daylesford Advocate," Daylesford.	objects to tone of letter received referring to demand for payment of postage for past 5 years for which no accounts have ever been received. It has been of the opinion that Advocate has been sent gratuitiously however matter will be placed before Committee on 16th prox. Paper is placed on stand inscribed with name of journal near centre of Reading room which is considered to be a good advertisement		14047	Accounts	14047
A11143	24	02	1914	Documents	Correspondence	Percy Markham Esq., "Daylesford Advocate," Daylesford.			14047	Letters Out	14047
A11144	02	03	1914	Documents	Telegram	Walter George Athenaeum Hall, Melbourne.	advising Hall booked 14th March rent 3 pounds and lighting.		14047	Hall booking	14047
A11145	02	03	1914	Documents	Letters Out	Walter George Esq., Smart Set Entertainers, Melbourne.	advising Hall booked 14th inst. at rental of 3 pounds plus lighting charge. Secretary of Wendouree Tennis Club will write with reference to Theatre Party. An invitation concert in local Town Hall is being given by a Miss Macoby on 14th inst. and it is suggested that your preliminary advertisement be placed in local Newspaper as soon as possible.		14047	Hall booking	14047
A11146	11	03	1914	Documents	Letters Out	The Manager, Messrs. Ed. Branscombe Ltd., Manly, Sydney	advising Hall definately booked on May 30th - June 13th, August 11-20th, November 7-16th. and wishes to confirm closing night as 20th August, and also advises costs of 30/- per night with exception of show nights for which rental will be 2 pounds per night plus lighting charges.		14047	Hall booking	14047
A11147	17	3	1914	Documents	Letters Out	Mr. Smythe	Advising hall booked 9th and 11th August for Alexander Watson' s recitals		14047	Hall booking	14047
A11148	7	4	1914	Documents	Letters Out	Mr. Bryer	Asking confirmation of booking for a political meeting on 20 April, and requesting dates for Mr. Branscombe		14047	Room booking	14047
A11149	9	4	1914	Documents	Notices	Notice and/or recommendation	advising that Messrs Melville & Mullen Property Ltd have supplied books and periodicals without fail over the past forty years		14047	Books	14047
A11150	14	4	1914	Documents	Letters Out	Mr. Branscombe	Hall booking 17 - 23 November		14047	Hall booking	14047
A11151	21	4	1914	Documents	Letters Out	W. J. Gribble, Sturt St, Ballarat	Advice that elected Member of Committee in place of Mr. W. T. Gill		14047	Membership	14047
A11152	21	4	1914	Documents	Letters Out	Dr. C. H. W. Hardy, Ballarat	Advised that he will be nominated as Senior Vice-President		14047	Committees	14047
A11153	22	4	1914	Documents	Letters Out	W. T. Gill Esq, 366 Collins St, Melbourne	Accepting with regret his resignation from Committee and Vice President		14047	Membership	14047
A11154	30	4	1914	Documents	Letters Out	Messrs Thomson & Gaylor, Russell St, Melbourne	Requesting one self regulating time clock be sent on approval, when returning set of billiard balls sent for adjustment; also include one box of waifers and a box of assorted End tips.		14047	Accounts	14047
A11155	30	4	1914	Documents	Telegram	Smythe Pianola, Collins St, Melbourne	Advising vacancies		14047	Hall booking	14047
A11156	2	5	1914	Documents	Letters Out	Mr. Branscombe	Advising bookings for 17 - 23 November, and that The Fireflies had not charged extra for booking cheap seats. The Courtiers opened after Easter holidays - Leslie Holmes, Stan Bennett and Madge Griffiths are their best artists.		14047	Hall booking	14047
A11157	4	5	1914	Documents	Letters Out	Carlyle Smythe, Pianola Coy, Melbourne	Advising booking for 17 & 18 June next, and regretting that preferred dates clashd with Harry Lauder		14047	Letters Out	14047
A11158	22	5	1914	Documents	Letters Out	The Proprietors, Advertiser, Geelong	Enclosing for perusal, receipt for amount paid on 18/11/1903		14047	Receipt	14047
A11159	22	5	1914	Documents	Letters Out	The Honourable, Chief Secretary of State of Victoria, Melbourne	Requesting answer to previous letter regarding renewal of Licence - under Theatres Act 1890		14047	Theatre Licence	14047
A11160	29	5	1914	Documents	Letters Out	Arthur Lucas Esq. C/ Messrs Methuen Co, London	Acknowledging receipt of copy of memoir of life of late John Lucas (his father) - portrait painter and sending thanks for the gift		14047	Donations	14047
A11161				Documents	Letters Out	copy of 523			14047	Letters Out	14047
A11162	18	6	1914	Documents	Letters Out	Arthur Parker Esq, The Advocate, Beaufort	Enclosing postal order for 7/6 in payment of account, and noting that full subscription of 12/- will be charged in future. Suggested that Committee might review its subscription as being too expensive		14047	Accounts	14047
A11163	8	7	1914	Documents	Letters Out	The Government Printer, Melbourne	Requesting supply of Hansard to the Institute		14047	Books	14047
A11164	13	7	1914	Documents	Letters Out	The Manager, Messrs . Branscombe Esq, Melbourne	Cancellation of hall bookings		14047	Hall booking	14047
A11165	28	09	1875	Documents	Letters Out	Mr. W. S. Kemp, Agent for David Blair Esq	Would you kindly let us know on what terms Mr. Blair would deliver one or more lectures for the Ballaarat Mechanics Institute. I cannot for a day or two promise any date but think that the latter end of October would be a convenient time. A list of Mr. Blair's lectures will oblige,		14047	Lecture booking	14047
A11166	18	7	1914	Documents	Letters Out	Messrs E. Branscombe Esq, Melbourne	Pencilled in hall bookings		14047	Hall booking	14047
A11167	21	07	1914	Documents	Correspondence	Hugh McKay Esq., Ballarat	Relating to the return of deposit of former tenants Messrs Smith & McKay.		14047	Letters Out	14047
A11168	21	07	1914	Documents	Letters Out	A. C. Tinsdale Esq., IMP Film Exchange, Melbourne	Will honour the three Saturday bookings in August with Mr Bryer. He is relinquishing his lease of the Hall. You will have first option of any single Saturday at the standard rates.		14047	Hall booking	14047
A11169	21	07	1914	Documents	Letters Out	Wm E Bryer Esq., Ballarat	Notification that the Committee agrees to cancel the present lease of the Hall. They regret you were unable to attract enough patrons to your entertainments, as the business arrangement was very satisfactory.		14047	Hall booking	14047
A11170	22	07	1914	Documents	Letters Out	The Proprietors, Stawell News, Stawell	Enclosed payment. Request that full price not be charged in the following year, as all country newspapers are supplied at either half price or the cost of postage. The display of your newspaper in the Reading Room could be considered excellent advertising.		14047	Accounts	14047
A11171	24	07	1914	Documents	Letters Out	J. J. Kirby Esq.,Loch Avenue, Ballarat	More stringent steps will be taken if the three pounds five shillings owed by you is not paid by the next Committee meeting.		14047	Accounts	14047
A11172	24	07	1914	Documents	Letters Out	H. Faulkner Smith, 252 Collins St., Melbourne	Have pencilled in the hire of Hall for a lecture by Sir Douglas Mawson.		14047	Hall booking	14047
A11173	24	07	1914	Documents	Letters Out	J. T. Packer Esq., Liberal Workers' Institute, Melbourne	Acknowledgment of deposit for hire of Hall. Querying if it was possible to change the date by one day to accommodate the St Peter's Church Choir.		14047	Receipt	14047
A11174	28	07	1914	Documents	Telegram	Branscombe, Flinders Lane, Melbourne	Pencilled in dates required. (Telegram)		14047	Hall booking	14047
A11175	28	07	1914	Documents	Telegram	M. Lucas, 29 Elizabeth Street, Melbourne	"August September not available pencilled you October dates" (Telegram)		14047	Hall booking	14047
A11176	28	07	1914	Documents	Letters Out	Messrs Ed Branscombe Ltd, Ballarat	Written confirmation of information of dates sent in wire.		14047	Hall booking	14047
A11177	29	07	1914	Documents	Letters Out	Messrs Ed Branscombe Ltd., Melbourne	As there are now three applications to book the Hall in September and October, definite dates must be sent by return of post.		14047	Hall booking	14047
A11178	30	07	1914	Documents	Letters Out	Mr Brock	Unfortunately it is most unlikely the Hall is available in September and October.		14047	Hall booking	14047
A11179	31	07	1914	Documents	Letters Out	Messrs Ed Branscombe Pty Ltd, Melbourne	Confirmation of Hall bookings		14047	Hall booking	14047
A11180	31	07	1914	Documents	Letters Out	E. B. Manning Esq., "The Fireflies", Melbourne	Hall is unavailable during September.		14047	Hall booking	14047
A11181	31	07	1914	Documents	Letters Out	M. Brock Esq., Victoria Hotel, Geelong	Bookings are very heavy for the Hall in September and October. "..regret very much not being able to fix with you."		14047	Hall booking	14047
A11182	01	08	1914	Documents	Letters Out	M. Lucas Esq., 29 Elizabeth St, Melbourne	Communication concerning dates for September and October for booking the Hall		14047	Hall booking	14047
A11183	13	08	1914	Documents	Telegram	Brock, 20 St Kilda Road	Offering dates for hire of Hall. (Telegram)		14047	Hall booking	14047
A11184	13	08	1914	Documents	Letters Out	Mr. Brock	Confirming information in wire. Communicating with Ed Branscombe & Co. would be a good idea to clarify payments. It would be desirable for "The Dandies" to show continuously.		14047	Hall booking	14047
A11185	18	08	1914	Documents	Letters Out	J. M. Bickett Esq. J.P., Ballarat	Letter of sympathy for illness. Hope to see him at the next month meeting,		14047	Meetings	14047
A11186	12	08	1914	Documents	Letters Out	The Manager, Melbourne Trust Ltd., Melbourne	"Herewith certificate for forty-five shares in your company, which require to be converted into the relative stock certificate to which we are entitled."		14047	Accounts	14047
A11187	24	08	1914	Documents	Letters Out	J. T. Packer Esq., Liberal Workers' Institute, Melbourne	"In view of the patriotic meeting advertised above, do you not think it advisable to postpone your Ballarat meeting?"		14047	Meetings	14047
A11188	26	08	1914	Documents	Letters Out	Mr. Brock	Concerning Hall bookings		14047	Hall booking	14047
A11189	27	08	1914	Documents	Letters Out	Messrs Ed Branscombe Pty Ltd., Melbourne	Agreeable to transfer dates for Hall hire to Mr. Brock. Please advise Mr. Lucas. "The Fireflies" have been notified.		14047	Hall booking	14047
A11190	02	09	1914	Documents	Letters Out	The Manager, The Mysterious Aubrey, Warracknabeal.	The Hall is engaged nightly; the 21st to 25th September may be booked.		14047	Hall booking	14047
A11191	08	09	1914	Documents	Letters Out	A.M. Simmons Esq., Melba Theatre, Warracknabeal.	The Hall is booked for the 26th; the 3rd and 10th of October are vacant at present.		14047	Hall booking	14047
A11192	09	09	1914	Documents	Letters Out	M. Lucas Esq., Melbourne	your booking for the Hall for the 17th to 31st October is confirmed.		14047	Hall booking	14047
A11193		09	1914	Documents	Telegram	Smythe, George Hotel, St. Kilda	Option over 17th 19th acquaint you definitely tomorrow first to fifteen October vacant		14047	Hall booking	14047
A11194		09	1914	Documents	Telegram	M. Lucas, 29 Elizabeth Street, Melbourne	Please confirm pencilling seventeenth to thirty first October others waiting urgent		14047	Hall booking	14047
A11195	15	10	1914	Documents	Letters Out	The Manager, Messrs. Ed. Branscombe Ltd., Melbourne	The Hall may be booked by you for the 30th September to 3rd October, I do not think that Competitions which open on the 29th will be a serious hindrance to you at this stage, there will be a large influx of visitors to Ballarat during the progress of the Competitions.		14047	Hall booking	14047
A11196	15	09	1914	Documents	Letters Out	Carlyle Smythe Esq., George Hotel, St. Kilda	I have not received a reply to the wire sent to the person who has pencilled our Hall from the 17th to 31st October; I suppose you are afraid that the opening night of the South Street Competitions will be a serious hindrance to you; I am not in a position to advise you in the matter but the fact that there will be an influx of visitors to Ballarat on this day must be taken into consideration.		14047	Hall booking	14047
A11197	15	10	1914	Documents	Letters Out	M. Lucas Esq., 29 Elizabeth Street, Melbourne	As you have not replied to my letter and wire, I intent to let the period pencilled by you viz. 17th to 31st October to the first applicant.		14047	Hall booking	14047
A11198		10	1914	Documents	Telegram	Carlyle Smythe, George Hotel, St. Kilda	Can book you 17th October Hall therafter in October taken.		14047	Hall booking	14047
A11199		10	1914	Documents	Telegram	Smythe, Pianola Co., Collins Street, Melbourne	Have booked you 15th and 17th October		14047	Hall booking	14047
A11200		10	1914	Documents	Correspondence	Smythe, Pianola Co., Collins Street, Melbourne	duplicate message on page 562		14047	Letters Out	14047
A11201	16	09	1914	Documents	Letters Out	The Manager, Messrs. Ed. Branscombe Ltd., Melbourne	I have booked the Hall for you from 20th September to 5th October; Alex Watson has this day postponed his recitals which were to be held on th 28th and 29th so these dates are now available.		14047	Hall booking	14047
A11202	18	09	1914	Documents	Letters Out	M. Lucas Esq., 29 Elizabeth Street, Melbourne	I have booked you the Hall from the 19th to 31st October next.		14047	Hall booking	14047
A11203	18	09	1914	Documents	Telegram	M. Lucas Esq., Carlton Club Hotel, Hobart	Cheque received also telegraphed transfer		14047	Receipt	14047
A11204	22	09	1914	Documents	Letters Out	J.P. Bainbridge Esq., Registrar, University of Melbourne	we would be very much obliged if you will continue to forward your calendar annually to us; the volumes are placed in our Reference Library and are constantly referred to, especially by students and tutors.		14047	Books	14047
A11205	01	10	1914	Documents	Letters Out	Mr. Brock	the 10 pound National Cash Register is still for sale at the Auction Rooms of David Walker, Sturt Street, I trust tonight's opening at St. Kilda will be a great success and the season a record one; The Violet Co. opened a five night here last night; Mr. Carlyle who is managing the Violet Co. will return to Melbourne from Ararat on the 9th when he intends to break his journey here.		14047	Fixtures & Fittings	14047
A11206	02	10	1914	Documents	Letters Out	The Secretary, Blind Asylum, St. Kilda	for many years we have obtained Coir Matting from Messrs. Miller & Co at trade prices; we are not altogether satisfied with the matting supplied at present and request from you a quote for supply.		14047	Quote/Tender	14047
A11207	06	10	1914	Documents	Letters Out	Messrs Melville & Mullen, Melbourne	"Addendum" Some of our Members who are also subscribers to other Ballarat Libraries inform us that we are behind with our supply of English Periodicals; these libraries,like us import their English Journals in cases, we of of course, expect irregularity in the supply for some time, but think that possibly our latest parcel may have been missed.		14047	Library	14047
A11208	13	10	1914	Documents	Letters Out	The Secretary, Mechanics' Institute, Creswick	the Institute cannot supply you with "Graphic" at half rates; the only weekly illustrated periodicals we have for sale is "Scientific American"; we can also supply you with the following English Weeklies, Field, Truth, Spectator; the supply of "London Punch" lately with the disorganization of shipping through the War has been somewhat irregular.		14047	Library	14047
A11209	19	10	1914	Documents	Letters Out	G. Read Murphy Esq., P.M., City Court, Ballarat	the Committee tender their thanks for the two copies of your novel titled "Beyond the Ice"		14047	Donations	14047
A11210	20	10	1914	Documents	Letters Out	Mr. Bryer	By return post could you confirm your option of booking 20th & 21st November, I have had an offer to book a season covering these dates; you might also let me know whether you intend doing anything with Christmas week. Two companies of "Dandies" and Alex Watson have lately had fairly good seasons here; the "Butterflys" who are showing for twelve nights opened last night to a poor house,		14047	Hall booking	14047
A11211	04	11	1914	Documents	Letters Out	Mr. Bryer	advising that nothng came of proposed letting covering 20 & 21inst. and should these dates not be booked by Saturday next now offer 21st for 3 pound plus lighting charges as these dates are Show Night and a Saturday. Coles Bohemian Co. will open at the Theatre next Saturday for an indefinite period.		14047	Hall booking	14047
A11212	06	11	1914	Documents	Letters Out	Mr. Lucas Esq., 29 Elizabeth Street, Melbourne.	encloses receipt for 16 pounds 11/- balance rent due on "Butterfly" October season and offering Easter week at 2 pound per fortnight on receipt of deposit provided that preious pencilled booking be another person not accepted.. Suggesting Sat. 3rd to 10th April as best dates as Hall only let for religious purposes on Good Friday . Presumes that penciled season 14 - 20 November are not now required.		14047	Hall booking	14047
A11213	09	11	1914	Documents	Letters Out	H. N. Gregory Esq., 50 Church Street, Hawthorn	requesting 4 pound deposit for engagement Hall for Easter week or Hall will be booked to another party.		14047	Hall booking	14047
A11214	14	11	1914	Documents	Telegram	Blaschick, 117 Collins Street, Melbourne	cannot entertain terms reduce total rental this late stage five pounds lighting exra.		14047	Hall booking	14047
A11215	17	11	1914	Documents	Letters Out	Mr. Byrer	requesting option for Hall booking for 7 nights at Christmas be confirmed by return post.		14047	Hall booking	14047
A11216	17	11	1914	Documents	Letters Out	The Secretary, Ballarat Benevolent Asylum, Ballarat	acceding to request for remission of rent of 30/- being charges incurred for use of Concert Hall.		14047	Hall booking	14047
A11217	20	11	1914	Documents	Letters Out	W. W. Bryer Esq., Melbourne	advising that option pencilled by Mr. H. N. Gregory for Easter week on receipt of 4 pounds deposit has not been confirmed nor deposit received, Easter week will now be booked to you as first person who definitely booked. Choral Society booked Christmas week.		14047	Letters Out	14047
A11218	23	11	1914	Documents	Telegram	Priscilla Verne, 42 Margaret Street, Sydney	Hall already engaged twentysixth December to January second		14047	Hall booking	14047
A11219	03	12	1914	Documents	Letters Out	H. N. Gregory Esq., "The Fireflies" Hobart	in reply to telegram advises that Hall already booked for 7 nights commencing 26th instant. and that booking for Easter week not yet settled andf will communicate further in matter.		14047	Hall booking	14047
A11220	03	12	1914	Documents	Letters Out	Mr. Bryer	advising Applicant cancelled booking for Easter and that as Mr. Gregory had not received BMI letter of 9th instant, will not give definite reply until receipt of further communiation from you in this matter.		14047	Hall booking	14047
A11221	07	12	1914	Documents	Letters Out	Wm. E. Bryer Esq., 52 Moor Street, Fitzroy	requests cofirmation for Hall booking for 7 nights commencing Easter Saturday 3rd April 1915. Rental for Easter week is 2 pound per night plus lighting and fireman's charges but Committee may reduce rent for ordinary week to 30/- per night		14047	Letters Out	14047
A11222	09	12	1914	Documents	Letters Out	John Kemp Esq, Mechanics' Institute, Rainbow.	advising that no magazines available for sale but could supply English & American weeklies a fortnight after arrival in Ballarat plus railage or postage, namely: "Field @ 15/- per ann. published price 35/-, Puck 11/- p.a. ub. price 27/-, Scientific American 28/- p.a (with supplements) pub. price 59/-, Harpers Weekly 10/- p.a. Pub. price 26/- TP's weekly 2/6 p.a. pub. price 5/6, Connoissuer 7/- p.a. pub. price 15/- Sample copies forwarded for inspection.		14047	Library	14047
A11223	23	12	1914	Documents	Letters Out	Arthur Parker Esq., "The Advocate", Beaufort	encloses postal note for 6/- payment 6 months subscription and advising that all other country newspapers are supplied on payment of postage only or half rates and if reduction of subscription to 6/- cannot be made subscription be cancelled.		14047	Library	14047
A11224	12	01	1915	Documents	Letters Out	Messrs Melville & Mullen, Melbourne.	requesting that invoices for goods on 19th Dec. for 3/9 and 28th Dec. amounting to 4/4d. be supplied. Also requests printed lists of recent works suitable for young people together with 4 copies Nash's Magazine for last 2 November numbers. Initial number Harpers Magazine not yet to hand as ordered on 10th Novr. last to be sent direct. List of books as per list to be forwarded. P.S on letter requests extra copies Windsor & ?? be added to list of periodicals.		14047	Library	14047
A11225	16	02	1915	Documents	Letters Out	Mr. James Dunn, 307 Creswick Road, Ballarat.	advising that Committee is willing to grant renewal of loan of 140 pounds for further term of 3 years from 1st March 1915 at interest rate of 5% per annum and requests reply as to continuation of Morgage on these terms. No further expense for renewing loan would be incurred.		14047	Accounts	14047
A11226	23	02	1915	Documents	Letters Out	Secretary, Royal Institute for Blind, Melbourne.	ordering 50 yards or thereabouts of 4/4 Coir matting with red border at quoted price of 2/2d. per yard less 20%. PS - regret inability to supply 5/5 plain mostly used by Institute.		14047	Fixtures & Fittings	14047
A11227	03	03	1915	Documents	Letters Out	A. E. Potts Esq., Secretary, Ballarat Literary & Debating Association.	reply to letter of 22nd, advising that Society is presently in recess and difficult to obtain delegates to represent Literary & Debating club of Ballarat. Have spoken to some members of Society who may be present at meeting. Objects of conference indicated in letter have fullest sympathy of this Society and trusts that new Association will be means of stimulating interest in work of debating society.		14047	Committees	14047
A11228	17	03	1915	Documents	Letters Out	Dr. C. H. W. Hardy, Army Medical Corps, Broadmeadows	aknowledging application for leave of absence as Committee member during service with Australian Imperial Force; sends congratulations on honorable military appointment and places on record Committee's appreciation of service rendered to Empire in hour of need with hope of safe return in best of health to again be in position to give to Institute valuable counsel. Expreses regret that owing to speedy departure were unable to give suitable send-off but hopes that ere your departure from Australia opportunity will be availed of.		14047	Committees	14047
A11229	29	03	1905	Documents	Letters Out	Messrs Melville & Mullen, Librarians, Melbourne	Kindly order immediately the following American periodicals for the term of six months. New York Times Mid Week Pictorial. The Nation (American), Review of Reviews (American). Also supply subscription for same. These periodicals are to replace the Harper's Weekly subscription which has not been arriving, though we do know that two Melbourne Libraries have been receiving their copies regularly.		14047	Library	14047
A11230	01	04	1905	Documents	Letters Out	Messrs. Melville & Mullen, Librarians, Melbourne	We require in future, four copies of La? Realm magazine. Noted overcharge of war risk of 5% on all books. Included were second hand books of travel, juvenile works, and New Zealand and Queensland directories. Have charged 2/9 for Purple Mists which I selected at 2/- from your books withdrawn from your Circulation Library. I naturally conclude that the war risk of 5% only applies to recent British Publications. Kindly rectify invoice.		14047	Library	14047
A11231	05	04	1915	Documents	Letters Out	Miss Priscilla Verne, 5 Redan Street, St. Kilda	Reply to your letter of 4th inst. After 12th inst. our concert hall will be disengaged until 7th June next with the exception of 17th April and probably 22nd May. The weekly rent would be 10 pounds (paid in advance) which is an especially low quote to suit present circumstances. Additionally you will be required to pay the lighting and Fireman's charge which should not be more than 10/- per night. I could book you a week with option of week to week extension providing your entertainment is suitable to the Institute.		14047	Hall booking	14047
A11232	06	04	1915	Documents	Telegram	Bruce, His Majesty's, Geelong	Hall is disengaged from Tuesday next to end of April except seventeenth, ten pounds a week. Lighting extra.		14047	Hall booking	14047
A11233	07	04	1915	Documents	Telegram	Bruce, His Majesty's, Geelong	Booked you Tuesday thirteenth to sixteenth also nineteenth to twenty fourth April.		14047	Letters Out	14047
A11234	07	04	1915	Documents	Letters Out	Miss Verne, 5 Redan Street, St. Kilda	Reply to your letter of 5th inst. Unable to reduce rent quoted in my last letter. If you write to the committee meeting to be held on 19th inst. stating definite booking of three or four weeks with option of renewing for a further term at the end of the first week then I am sure that some reduction in the rent quoted by me would be allowed. You understand it is necessary in order to secure future bookings that your option would have to be exercised at least three weeks before your first term expires, unless you consent to stand down for any bookings of a week or more. Since writing to you on 5th inst the hall has been booked daily until 24th April. As stated previously 22nd ay and 7th and 9th June have also been booked.		14047	Letters Out	14047
A11235	0804	04	1915	Documents	Letters Out	J. McGowan Esq, 206 Nicholson Street, Fitzroy.	Due to negotiations with another party for an extended lease of the Hall I am not at present in a position to grant you the option over future Wednesday evenings. Will communicate again should the opportunity occur of meeting your wishes.		14047	Hall booking	14047
A11236	10	04	1915	Documents	Letters Out	Miss Verne, 5 Redan Street, St. Kilda	Re your letter of 8th inst. Same will be laid before my committee on 19th inst. Since writing on 7th inst. I have booked the Hall for 6th, 7th and 8th May next. Until my committee meets I will contact you before booking any dates after 8th May.		14047	Hall booking	14047
A11237	09	04	1915	Documents	Letters Out	Mr. Brock	You can have the 6th, 7th and 8th May next. Kindly advise by return mail if I am definitely to book same to you as I am at present negotiating with two Companies for an extended lease. Shows have been running here daily for some time and we are booked up to 26th inst. Rent would be one pound ten shillings per night in addition to the lighting charge, which is "a especially low quotation".		14047	Hall booking	14047
A11238	12	04	1915	Documents	Letters Out	Mr. Fred Floyd, 2 Sussex Street, Glenelg S.A.	I wish to state that our Hall will be disengaged after 8th May with the exception of 22nd May and 7th and 9th June. Negotiating with two persons for an extended lease but would also be glad to receive application from you. Previous lease for the hall was seven pounds ten shillings per week and there was a deposit of ten pounds lodged as security. An offer from you somewhat on these lines would be favourably considered no doubt by my committee which meets on 19th inst. when the applications for leasing will be dealt with. Enclose herewith our scale of charges for use of the hall.		14047	Hall booking	14047
A11239	13	04	1915	Documents	Letters Out	E.J.Cole Esq, His Magesty's Theatre, Bendigo	I am advised by Mr. Thiemey that you wish to take our Concert Hall for four weeks at a weekly rental of eight pounds with option of continuing for a further term of 3 or 6 months at six pounds per week. Your offer will be laid before my committee which meets on 19th inst, when such applications will be dealt with. We have three other applicants for a lease, none of whom is offering less than seven pounds we week for six months. The lighting of the hall is of course additional charge as well as the cleaning and fireman's charges. Booked daily until 24th April. 29th April, 1st, 6th, 7th, 8th, and 22nd May and 7th & 9th June are also booked. I will not book any further dates until after 8th May. If successful applicant opened on 10th May he would then only have to stand down for three nights, the booking from which amountin to eight pounds being due to him.		14047	Letters Out	14047
A11240	13	04	1915	Documents	Letters Out	Messrs. Johns & Waygood Ltd., City Road & Cecil Street, South Melbourne	Re conversation with your electric lift expert relating to the proposed elevator in our building. Would you arrange for your agent to call upon me when he is in Ballarat installing the elevator at the Geo Farmer's works. I will be in attendance at the Institute daily with the exception of Wednesday and Saturday afternooons.		14047	Fixtures & Fittings	14047
A11241	14	04	1915	Documents	Letters Out	The Postmaster, Melbourne	I lodged at the Ballarat Telegraph Office on 6th inst a telegram to Mr. W.H.Bruce, His Majesty's, Geelong worded as follows:- "Hall disengaged from Tuesday next to end April except seventeenth ten pounds week lighting extra". Kindly inform me as soon as possible if the above wording is not an exact copy of my wire, also a copy of what was transmitted to Mr. Bruce at Geelong. an early reply will oblige.		14047	Hall booking	14047
A11242	15	04	1915	Documents	Letters Out	Ad. Cree Esq. 50 Tennyson Street, St. Kilda	Concert Hall vacant from 20th to 28th April. Saturday 24th and Monday 26th April shoul be two good nights, the former being a weekly holiday and the latter a partial public holiday. After short season of Dandies play early in May the hall will be engaged nightly for many months. The rent would be two pounds ten shillings per night for two or more nights and thirty shillings per night for a week's booking. In addition there is the lighting charge. Hall booked from 20th to 24th April as your tenant is unable to show on these nights.		14047	Hall booking	14047
A11243	16	04	1915	Documents	Letters Out	Ad Cree Esq., 50 Tennyson Street, St. Kilda	Have booked our Hall for you for Saturday 24th and Monday 26th April next.		14047	Hall booking	14047
A11244	19	04	1915	Documents	Letters Out	E.J.Cole Esq, Bendigo	Your offer of lease of our Concert Hall for four weeks at eight pounds per week with an option of a further term of three months at a rental of six pounds per week was accepted subject to a proper tenancy agreement being accepted by you, including conditions of my letter to you of 13th inst. In addition to above rent you would pay lighting, firemen's charge and cleaning. Please advise by return mail if your proposed opening date is 10th May, and if you will be in Ballarat during the next few days so that I can go fully into the matter of the lease.		14047	Hall booking	14047
A11245	19	04	1915	Documents	Letters Out	Miss Verne, St. Kilda	Application for Hall lease not successful.		14047	Hall booking	14047
A11246	20	04	1915	Documents	Letters Out	The Deputy Postmaster, Melbourne	Acknowledge receipt of certified copy of telegram lodged by me for Mr. Bruce, Geelong. Actually I required exact copy of message delivered to Mr. Bruce. As I have now ascertained that no such copy was kept by your Geelong office, Mr. Bruce has agreed to hand to the Postmaster at Ballarat the telegram as delivered to him. Telegram lodged by me and that received by Mr. Bruce are not the same. You misquoted the tenancy charge to Mr. Bruce who would then only pay what you indicated. Therefore I put forward to you a claim of five pounds being the difference in the amount you quoted from that which I gave you.		14047	Hall booking	14047
A11247	20	04	1915	Documents	Letters Out	The Manager, Electrical Department, Australian Metal Co. Ltd., Melbourne	Acknowledging letter with tender dated 17th inst re proposed elevator in our building. Committee deferred matter from meeting of 19th inst to next meeting on 17th May, I have been instructed to obtain further tenders. Your letter (but not your price) was placed before the meeting. Will contact you again after the 17th May.		14047	Fixtures & Fittings	14047
A11248	21	04	1915	Documents	Letters Out	The Secretary, Lysaghts Galvanized Iron Pty. Ltd., 24 Queen Street, Melbourne	Committee acknowledges receipt of the unique and interesting gift of your company's Roll of Honour in connection with the present war.		14047	Donations	14047
A11249	21	04	1915	Documents	Letters Out	Messrs. G. Weymouth Pty. Ltd., Engineers, Burnley Street, Richmond	Please send tender (as discussed with Mr. Weymouth) for installation of Automatic Press Button Control Elevator in our building. I have tenders from two other firms. Matter will be dealt with at the next committee meeting on 17th May.		14047	Fixtures & Fittings	14047
A11250	23	04	1915	Documents	Letters Out	E.J. Cole Esq., His Majesty's Theatre, Bendigo.	Received 23rd inst. letter including cheque for eight pounds, being rental for first week of your four week's booking commencing 12th May next. We desire the optional period to be for three months, but should the trial prove successful you can rest assured that we will meet your wishes as far as possible regarding any further renewal. Enclosed receipt for your cheque. Will be happy to assist you with any advance work.		14047	Hall booking	14047
A11251	10	05	1915	Documents	Letters Out	The Honourable, Chief Secretary of State of Victoria, Melbourne.	Application under The Theatres Act 1890 as Secretary of the Ballarat Mechanics Institute for a renewal of my licence of the Hall of the Institute. The present licence expires this day.		14047	Theatre Licence	14047
A11252	20	05	1915	Documents	Letters Out	Messrs. J & N. Gait, Melbourne	Concert Hall damaged by fire. Impossible for you to show the "Strollers" here on Tuesday next. The agent for His Majesty's theatre notes that it may be booked from Tuesday to Friday next . If you see Mr. Muller of the Bejou Theatre he will no doubt forego his booking of the Theatre on Saturday week next. I trust you will not be greatly inconvenienced by this unfortunate occurrence.		14047	Hall booking	14047
A11253	26	05	1915	Documents	Letters Out	The Secretary, Ballarat Fire Brigade, Ballarat East	Committee tenders cordial thanks for your prompt attendance and good work effected by your Brigade upon our call for assistance in connection with the fire at the Institute on 20th inst. Have pleasure in enclosing cheque for three pounds and three shillings toward the funds of the Brigade as a slight recognition from the committee of the valuable service rendered on this occasion.		14047	Committees	14047
A11254	26	05	1915	Documents	Letters Out	The Secretary, Ballarat City Fire Brigade, Ballarat	BMI Committee thanks for prompt attendance and good work in connection with fire at the Institute on 20th inst. Cheque for 3 pounds 3 shillings enclosed towards Brigade funds.		14047	Committees	14047
A11255	28	05	1915	Documents	Letters Out	H.R. Lawson Esq., 54 Market Street, Melbourne	reply to his letter of 21st inst offering to prepare plans for reinstatement of damage caused by fire to Concert Hall; stating that the matter entrusted to BMI architects Messrs Clegg & Morrow.		14047	Buildings	14047
A11256	31	05	1915	Documents	Letters Out	Messrs Doepel & Chandler, Resident Secretaries, Commercial Union Assurance Co. Ltd., Ballarat	Notification of Resolution passed at a special meeting of the BMI Committee conveying their cordial thanks for your prompt and liberal settlement of the claim for damages caused by fire at the Institute on 20th inst. Committee appreciated prompt action which considerably minimised inconvenience to Members.		14047	Committees	14047
A11257	15	06	1915	Documents	Letters Out	S.E. Figgis Esq., Colonist Gas Association Ltd., Melbourne	acknowledging receipt of his resignation as Committee member. The Committee desire to express their sincere regret at losing the services of one of its most useful members and together with other literary and scientific bodies in this City has lost a zealous and earnest worker by your removal to Melbourne. The Committee trust that your new sphere of life will be both prosperous and pleasant.		14047	Committees	14047
A11258	07	07	1915	Documents	Letters Out	Messrs Melville & Mullen, Librarians, Melbourne	Reponse to notification of intention to reduce discount from 20% to 10%. No objection to paying war risk of 5% but if you cannot quote us better than local booksellers will have to purchase our books in Ballarat or import direct. BMI is a private club and self supporting and we feel should not be classed with public libraries under the new scale of charges and trust you will, in consideration of our long standing business connection, grant us special terms as previously.		14047	Books	14047
A11259	09	07	1915	Documents	Letters Out	Messrs J & N Tait, The Auditorium, Melbourne	Notification that a contract has been let for the reinstatement of the Concert Hall lately damaged by fire. Anticipate Hall will be available for letting beginning October.		14047	Buildings	14047
A11260	12	07	1915	Documents	Letters Out	Dr . W.E. Davies, Sturt Street, Ballarat	Notification of election as a member committee of BMI. Enclosed copy of Articles of Association.		14047	Committees	14047
A11261	14	07	1915	Documents	Letters Out	Mr Brock	Notification that contractor commences this week with Hall improvements at a cost of 1600 pounds and expected to complete early October. At this stage cannot book you opening week but will give you first option. Thinking of putting in 200 tip-up front seats.		14047	Buildings	14047
A11262	26	07	1915	Documents	Letters Out	Mr T. Williamson, Mechanics' Institute, Smythesdale	Enclosing list of books for sale - recent works by leading and popular authors.		14047	Books	14047
A11263	28	07	1915	Documents	Letters Out	Mr Brock	acknowledging receipt of his letter of 26th inst and enquiries regarding scenery. Advising of width and heights of proscenium wall and suggesting that he bring his own cloths for opening dates. Contractor making good progress and Hall should be available by 6th October.		14047	Hall booking	14047
A11264	03	08	1915	Documents	Letters Out	The President, Peoples' Liberal Party, Ballarat	notification that their application for a reduction in rent of the rooms occupied by their Party will be considered at the Committee meeting on 9th August. Reminder that the rent is 24 weeks in arrears and it would be advisable to pay rent in full before application is considered.		14047	Shop & Office Rentals	14047
A11265	03	08	1915	Documents	Letters Out	Messrs Melville & Mullen, Melbourne	acknowledging their letter of 30th ult, and tendering best thanks for concession made with Booksellers' Associates to allow BMI 15% discount off fiction and general literature and 10% on technical works. Also enquiring about various periodicals and requesting books on enclosed list.		14047	Books	14047
A11266	14	08	1915	Documents	Letters Out	Mr Brock	notification that Public Board of Health advise that the whole of the proscenium wall will need to be solidly constructed in re-inforced concrete. In view of previous verbal consent to allow a fibro-cement wall we have requested a written explanation and will let you know how we stand.		14047	Buildings	14047
A11267	25	08	1915	Documents	Letters Out	Joseph Little Esq., Loyola Grove, Burnley	notification of acceptance of his quote for the whole of the scenery provided the material is rendered non-inflammable in the manner approved by the Public Health Department. Delivery required two days before opening date. Garden cloth and wings could be supplied at a later date. Sending some Lake views to select one for the Act Drop centre. Colours used on proscenial wall can be obtained later.		14047	Quote/Tender	14047
A11268	26	08	1915	Documents	Letters Out	The Honourable Chief Secretary, State of Victoria, Melbourne	Application for renewal of licence under the Theatres Act 1890. Licence lapsed in May because the Hall was slightly damaged by fire. It will be available for letting purposes on 1st October next.		14047	Theatre Licence	14047
A11269	31	08	1915	Documents	Correspondence	W. L. Cann Esq., Conn Manufacturing Co., 499 Swanston St., Melbourne	Requesting quote for chairs screwed to the floor of the Hall with and without upholstery.		14047	Fixtures & Fittings	14047
A11270	06	09	1915	Documents	Letters Out	W. L. Cann Esq., Conn Manufacturing Co., Melbourne	Acceptance of price of fourteen shillings and three pence per chair for installing in the Hall before 27th September. Approximately 200 theatre seats upholstered in brown.		14047	Fixtures & Fittings	14047
A11271	08	09	1915	Documents	Letters Out	W. L. Cann Esq., Melbourne	Confirming 16 rows of seats with about 18 inch chairs. Enclose a plan showing number of seats (202), in fourteen rows of 13, each 19 feet 6 inches long and two rows of ten chairs.		14047	Fixtures & Fittings	14047
A11272	11	09	1915	Documents	Letters Out	Nigel Brock Esq., St Kilda	President Mr. Hollway will be pleased to formally open the Hall. Need to confirm dates of your season.		14047	Hall booking	14047
A11273	14	09	1915	Documents	Letters Out	M. Lucas Esq., 29 Elizabeth St., Melbourne	"The Dandies" open the new Hall. Enclose newspaper paragraph of time-table for the South Street Competitions. That time is generally a draw for entertainments because there are so many visitors in town.		14047	Hall booking	14047
A11274	15	09	1915	Documents	Letters Out	The Secretary, Public Health Department, Melbourne	The Concert Hall has been reinstated in accordance with the plans submitted, except for the firescreen in the proscenial opening. The contractor, Mr. J. Miller, is unable to finish it with the specified time. Mr. Oliver assures us this will not affect the opening of the Hall.		14047	Buildings	14047
A11275	15	09	1915	Documents	Letters Out	Nigel Brock Esq., "The Dandies", St Kilda	Confirmation of dates. Rent is 35 shillings per night, but this will rise for future seasons due to the cost of renovation (2000 pounds). The new gallery will accommodate 50 persons and we will have an additional 30 seats on the floor.		14047	Hall booking	14047
A11276	17	09	1915	Documents	Letters Out	Mr. A. Anderson, 14 Gore St, Fitzroy	Availability of Hall details. Rent is four pounds per night.		14047	Hall booking	14047
A11277	21	09	1915	Documents	Letters Out	Mr. Robert Cant, Humffray St S., Ballarat East	Letter of sympathy on the death of his father and thanks for his many years of service to the Institute.		14047	Committees	14047
A11278	24	09	1915	Documents	Telegram	Cann, Bijou Theatre, Melbourne	"No advice received chairs must be erected next Tuesday for official opening reply immediately anxious"		14047	Hall booking	14047
A11279	25	09	1915	Documents	Letters Out	W. L. Cann Esq., Cann Manufacturing Co., Melbourne	Very disappointed that you are unable to fulfil the contract on time. The official opening is on October 1st and if the seats are not erected by noon on that day, the contract will be cancelled. There is often a holdup of two or three days on the train, so special precautions will need to be made by you.		14047	Fixtures & Fittings	14047
A11280	07	10	1915	Documents	Telegram	Cann, Bijou Theatre, Melbourne	"Fifteen bundles seats thirty-seven bundles legs nine chairs case fittings arrived" -		14047	Fixtures & Fittings	14047
A11281	14	10	1915	Documents	Letters Out	W. L. Cann Esq., Cann Manufacturing Co., Melbourne	Non-fulfilment of contract for the supply of theatre seats will be fully dealt with at the next meeting of the Committee. All dealings have been most unsatisfactory and involved needless expense and great inconvenience.		14047	Fixtures & Fittings	14047
A11282	23	10	1915	Documents	Letters Out	W. L. Cann Esq., Bijou Theatre, Melbourne	Hardwood armrests are being fitted rather than the blackwood ones as per the sample, would prefer blackwood rests. Number plates have not yet arrived.		14047	Fixtures & Fittings	14047
A11283	26	10	1915	Documents	Letters Out	The Manager, Sydney Book Stall, Sydney	Requesting a quotation for the regular supply of the periodicals on the enclosed list.		14047	Library	14047
A11284	27	10	1915	Documents	Letters Out	W. L. Cann Esq., Bijou Theatre, Melbourne	Forwarding a cheque for 75 pounds on account for the supply of theatre seats. Trust the adjusted settlement will be completed soon.		14047	Accounts	14047
A11285	03	11	1915	Documents	Letters Out	Nigel Brock Esq., "The Dandies", St. Kilda	we are willing to let the matter of the draft agreement of lease stand over until our next Committee meeting.		14047	Hall booking	14047
A11286	06	11	1915	Documents	Telegram	Tait, Auditorium, Melbourne	Hall available 13th to 18th November fourteen pounds season lighting extra		14047	Hall booking	14047
A11287	08	11	1915	Documents	Letters Out	A. Anderson Esq., "Step This Way", 14 Gore Street, Fitzroy	The Hall is available for 20th and 22nd November; our Hall has lately being remodelled at a cost of 2000 pounds, "The Dandies" opened the new Hall a few weeks ago and this week the Court Card Comedy Co. show for four nights.		14047	Hall booking	14047
A11288	16	11	1915	Documents	Letters Out	P.G. Wilmot Esq., 5 Swan Street, Richmond	At present, I cannot let you Christmas Night; but will give you the option of booking same in ten days time provided a sacred concert is given, and that, in the meantime a week's booking is not received covering Christmas Night.		14047	Hall booking	14047
A11289	23	11	1915	Documents	Letters Out	P.G. Wilmot Esq., Swan Street, Richmond	letter stating charges for the use of the Hall, and advises of the remodelling costs of 2000 pounds for the Hall, the Board of Health regulations is for 850 adults, there are 217 most comfortable tip-up seats in the front of the House; the recognized box plan office is at Sutton's Music Warehouse and the secretaries of the Red Cross Committee are Miss McDonald, Macarthur Street, Ballarat and Miss Warmington, Ballarat East.		14047	Hall booking	14047
A11290	30	11	1915	Documents	Letters Out	P.G. Wilmot Esq., 5 Swan Street, Richmond	letter acknowledging receipt of cheque for one pound being deposit on booking for the Hall on 25th December on the terms of my letter to you dated 23rd inst.		14047	Hall booking	14047
A11291	15	11	1915	Documents	Letters Out	W.L. Cann Esq., Bourke Street, Melbourne	I have forwarded today per goods train to Spencer Street Railway Station fittings left by you at our Concert Hall, as we have decided not at present to purchase any further seating. Within the next few days we are going to make the distance between the rows of your seating two inches wider, any suggestions of the best means of doing this?		14047	Fixtures & Fittings	14047
A11292	20	12	1915	Documents	Letters Out	W.L. Cann Esq., Bijou Theatre, Melbourne	many thanks for your letter containing suggestions re altering the distance between the rows of new seating; at present the Hall is not booked for any dates after the 25th; this would be a great opportunity for a good show to take the Hall for a week from Boxing Day to New Year's Eve; this is the best week of the year; I mention this because you are in touch with theatrical people and might possibly hear of a Company disengaged for the coming holiday season, at this late stage we would reduce the rent to 15 pounds for that week.		14047	Hall booking	14047
A11293	27	12	1915	Documents	Letters Out	Nigel Brock Esq., "The Dandies", Melbourne	Will have two calicoes made for the entrance tomorrow; if the venture is a success next Saturday, it is possible for you to run a series of Saturday night Concerts, the Concerts would have to be high class, it would be no use giving the Brennan-Fuller class of variety entertainment which is now well catered for at Her Majesty's each Saturday; it has been a matter of regret to many of our Members [who number over 1000] that owing to the late fire in our Hall the installation of a passenger lift in the building has been postponed and we may shortly make special efforts to raise the necessary monies to defray the cost of a lift.		14047	Hall booking	14047
A11294	13	01	1916	Documents	Letters Out	Nigel Brock Esq., "The Dandies", Melbourne	The Hall is vacant on the 26th January, Foundation Day is celebrated on the 31st inst, would it not be advisable to open, if possible, on the 29th?; I think it would be as well not to call the Company the "Society Entertainers" as the public may think it is another straight act concert which on holiday nights is not popular.		14047	Hall booking	14047
A11295	25	01	1916	Documents	Letters Out	Miss S.A. Batten, Mechanics' Institute, Ballarat	the President and Committee last evening at a meeting considers it inadvisable, during the present Great War, to make an appeal for funds to defray the cost of installing an electric passenger lift on the lines proposed by you, the Committee best thanks for your valuable suggestions, which they trust, may be adopted in the near future.		14047	Committees	14047
A11296	02	02	1916	Documents	Telegram	Johnson, "Serenaders", St. Kilda	Booked you Hall May 6th to 27th inclusive, letter following		14047	Hall booking	14047
A11297	02	02	1916	Documents	Letters Out	C.W. Johnson Esq., "Seranders", St. Kilda	letter confirming booking of Hall for the 6th to 27th of May and costs thereof.		14047	Hall booking	14047
A11298	03	02	1916	Documents	Letters Out	Nigel Brock Esq., "The Dandies", St. Kilda	I am glad you have fixed your dated with Mr. Johnson; re your dates for proposed season 22nd April to 5th May, I would draw your attention to the fact that a monster Queen's Carnival is to be held about Easter time in aid of the Red Cross and Ballarat Hospital Funds, I do not know how the Carnival will affect evening amusements but it is hoped to raise 40,000 pounds; as soon as the dates have been fixed for the Carnival I will advise you.		14047	Hall booking	14047
A11299	08	02	1916	Documents	Letters Out	Mr. J. Miller, Engineer, Little Latrobe Street, Melbourne	letter enclosing cheque for 70 pounds being part payment of fire-proof curtain in accordance with the enclosed Architect's Certificate, the BMI is in no way to blame for the delay in settling this matter; as soon as the Architect furnish us with the final Certificate, a cheque will be immediately sent to you.		14047	Accounts	14047
A11300	11	02	1916	Documents	Letters Out	H. Faulkner Smith Esq., Pianola Co., Melbourne	the Hall is available for the 22nd and 23rd February, charges enclosed.		14047	Hall booking	14047
A11301	11	02	1916	Documents	Letters Out	Carlyle Smythe Esq., 252 Collins Street, Melbourne	the Hall is available to you on the 8th and 10th April, costs enclosed.		14047	Hall booking	14047
A11302	14	02	1916	Documents	Letters Out	Cedric Johnson Esq., "The Serenaders", St. Kilda	letter confirming your booking of the Hall for the season 6th to 27th May and receipt of your deposit of five pounds; Mr. Brock is one of our best tenants; Mr. Brock wrote stating you and he have an arrangement for you to forgo 6th May in his favour, I think it is better to treat this arrangement between you and Mr. Brock.		14047	Hall booking	14047
A11303	15	02	1916	Documents	Letters Out	Nigel Brock, "The Dandies", Melbourne	I will let you know the definite dates for the forthcoming "Queen's Carnival" next week when the organizer from New Zealand arrives; Mr. Johnson has booked 6th to 27th May and as he has not yet notified me of his intention to forgo the 6th of May in your favor, I can only treat the arrangement as between you and him.		14047	Hall booking	14047
A11304	22	02	1906	Documents	Letters Out	C. W. Johnson Esq., Seranaders, St. Kilda	Asking for confirmation of date made with Mr. Brock		14047	Hall booking	14047
A11305	22	02	1916	Documents	Letters Out	Nigel Brock, "The Dandies", Melbourne	Regarding hall bookings. Mr. Johnson yet to confirm his booking. Annual Railway Picnic Day is 25th March when thousands will be in Ballarat		14047	Hall booking	14047
A11306	3	6	1916	Documents	Letters Out	Miss Alexander, Drummond St North, Ballarat	Advising struck off list of subscribers as sub. is overdue		14047	Membership	14047
A11307	18	3	1916	Documents	Letters Out	M. P. Adams Esq, 37 Alma Road, St. Kilda	Availablity of concert hall and advising associated costs. Capacity of the hall is 900, and it has lately been remodelled at a cost of two thousand pounds		14047	Hall booking	14047
A11308	9	5	1916	Documents	Letters Out	The Honorable , Chief Secretary, State of Victoria, Melbourne	Request for renewal of licence for Hall, not renewed previous year as stage under repair		14047	Theatre Licence	14047
A11309	4	4	1916	Documents	Letters Out	M. P. Adams Esq, 37a Alma Road, St. Kilda	Enclosing receipt for deposit		14047	Receipt	14047
A11310	4	4	1916	Documents	Letters Out	Secretary, Public Health Department, Melbourne	Regarding official inspection by Mr. Lister on March 1, when he advised two items to be attended to. Asking that matters rest until Mechanc's architect is available to review same with Mr. Oliver		14047	Buildings	14047
A11311	5	4	1916	Documents	Letters Out	Nigel Brooks Esq., "The Dandies" St Kilda	Advising that calico signs used here and books left by Roger children have been forwarded. Noted that season is to finish early and asking if Mr. Johnson of the Serenaders had been contacted re picking up the slack.		14047	Hall booking	14047
A11312	27	4	1916	Documents	Telegram	Smythe, Glens, Collins St, Melbourne	(Telegram) re available dates for booking		14047	Hall booking	14047
A11313	2	5	1916	Documents	Letters Out	Messrs J. & N. Gait, 167 Collins St, Melbourne	Adviing dates and conditions for hire.		14047	Hall booking	14047
A11314	11	5	1916	Documents	Letters Out	Austin B. Fay, c/- Hoyts Theatre, Melbourne	Advising details of the theatre and costs of rental.		14047	Hall booking	14047
A11315	15	5	1916	Documents	Letters Out	The Manager, Ballarat Banking Company, Ballarat	Advising that Mr. J. B. Pearson was appointed President, and Messrs W. J. Gribble and W. E. Davies were appointed Vice Presidents, and requesting that their signatures be honoured on cheques		14047	Accounts	14047
A11316	13	5	1916	Documents	Letters Out	Nigel Brock Esq, The Esplanade, St. Kilda	Advising that hall has been booked for 2 nights, and requesting a deposit		14047	Accounts	14047
A11317	17	5	1916	Documents	Letters Out	E. B. Manning Esq, Point Ormond Lodge, Esplanade, Elwood	Advising availablity of, and terms for, hire of hall. "The Serenaders" are currently playing		14047	Hall booking	14047
A11318	15	5	1916	Documents	Letters Out	Mrs. J. H. Speed, Hon Secretary, Peoples' Liberal Party, Ballarat	ADVISING THAT THEIR REQUEST FOR A REDUCTION IN RENT HAD BEEN REFUSED		14047	Shop & Office Rentals	14047
A11319	25	6	1916	Documents	Letters Out	E. B. Manning Esq, Esplanade, St. Kilda	Advising that hall has been booked, associated costs and that bookings could be undertaken by Suttons for 6d a ticket		14047	Hall booking	14047
A11320	8	6	1916	Documents	Letters Out	S. D. Yarrington Esq, 56 Lygon St, Melbourne	Advising availablility of hall, and associated costs		14047	Hall booking	14047
A11321	21	6	1916	Documents	Letters Out	Miss L. Dunn, 56 First Avenue, St. Peters, South Australia	Refusing her request to purchase library copy of Rev Haskett' Smith's book "Patrollers of Palestine". As the book is quite new, it should be available at book sellers. The Free Library in Ballarat also has a copy, but Librarian said they would not sell it either.		14047	Books	14047
A11322	26	06	1916	Documents	Letters Out	Lieut. Col. C.H.W. Hardy, ADMS to 5th Division, France	Congratulations on appointment to more responsible position in the Army Medical Corp. Over 100 BMI Members serving with the Australian Military Forces. Enclose copy of last Annual Report and Balance Sheet.		14047	Accounts	14047
A11323	03	07	1916	Documents	Letters Out	Messrs J. & N. Tait, Collins Street., Melbourne	confirming dates for Hall booking		14047	Hall booking	14047
A11324	04	07	1916	Documents	Letters Out	C.W. Johnson Esq., Mechanics' Hall, Launceston	Please confirm by return of post your pencilled bookings of Hall from 2nd-23rd Sept.		14047	Hall booking	14047
A11325	05	07	1916	Documents	Letters Out	Messrs J & N Tait, Collins Street, Melbourne	confirm booking of Hall for 11 July and pencilled in 29 July.		14047	Hall booking	14047
A11326	06	07	1916	Documents	Letters Out	Messrs J & N Tait, Collins Street., Melbourne	agreeable with request to cancel Hall booking for Tues 11th and cofirm booking for Sat 29th.		14047	Hall booking	14047
A11327	07	07	1916	Documents	Letters Out	Messrs J & N Tait, Collins Street., Melbourne	prepared to allow you to forego booking on 15th inst., provided another date is booked within the next four weeks.		14047	Hall booking	14047
A11328	11	07	1916	Documents	Letters Out	Nigel Brock Esq., 'The Dandies", St Kilda	advising Mr Johnson does not require his September dates and therefore he is at liberty to book any dates in September. Please advise in next two to three days.		14047	Hall booking	14047
A11329	11	07	1916	Documents	Letters Out	Cedric Johnson Esq., "The Serenaders" Melbourne	confirm cancelled dates for Sept and pencilled Hall from 14th to 21st October. Early confirmation would oblige.		14047	Hall booking	14047
A11330	14	07	1916	Documents	Letters Out	Honourable Sir Alexander Peacock, Premier of State of Victoria	acknowledge receipt of ten copies of Raemacker's Cartoons and convey Committee thanks for valuable presentation.		14047	Donations	14047
A11331	128	07	1916	Documents	Leases	T. Downer Esq., Alfred Hall, Ballarat	reply to his letter of 15th inst., applying for 3-month lease of Hall for moving picture entertainments on condition that an auto-converter be installed by the Institute to reduce present voltage supplied by Electric Supply Co. Committee cannot agree to grant lease on conditions mentioned.		14047	Hall booking	14047
A11332	17	07	1916	Documents	Letters Out	Mr J. Miller, 65 Little Latrobe Street, Melbourne	reply to his letter of 14th inst., advising have asked BMI architects Messrs Clegg & Morrow to communicate with him to justify their action in deducting 2 pounds from amount of your final certificate in order to settle account of 2 pounds rendered by Mr J.H. Brown for jarrah woodwork supplied re contract for erection of fire-proof curtains in BMI Hall.		14047	Accounts	14047
A11333	18	07	1916	Documents	Letters Out	J.M. Bickett Esq., J.P., Doveton Street North, Ballarat	BMI Committee pleased to hear of his improved health and hope that finer weather will permit him to visit the Institute again.		14047	Committees	14047
A11334	26	07	1916	Documents	Letters Out	The Manager, "Ideals of 1916" The Auditorium, Melbourne	As per Mr Otton's telegram from Colac have booked Hall for 9th-12th August, rent for four nights 12 pounds 19 shillings plus lighting, cleaning and fireman's charges.		14047	Hall booking	14047
A11335	02	08	1916	Documents	Letters Out	The Secretary, Public Health Department, Melbourne	reply to their letter of 29th ult., regarding two items which need attention at this Institute; request deferment until end of present week when our Architect Mr Clegg will meet your Department about the matter.		14047	Buildings	14047
A11336	09	08	1916	Documents	Letters Out	Nigel Brock Esq., The Dandies, St Kilda	confirm have booked Hall from 12th to 27th September and have pencilled 28th and 29th Sept. Queen Carnival in full swing during your season and recommend you show on terms with the Carnival Committee. Any proposition you make can be placed before the Hospital Carnival Committee.		14047	Hall booking	14047
A11337	22	08	1916	Documents	Letters Out	Mrs A. Matthews, 1203 Mair Street, Ballarat	confirm booking of Concert Hall for matinee on Sat. 9th Sept and also Mr F. Spielvogel's booking of the evening of 9th Sept. Charge for both performances will be 4 pounds plus lighting, cleaning and fireman's charges.		14047	Hall booking	14047
A11338	22	08	1916	Documents	Letters Out	W.M. Acheson Esq., J.P., Lydiard Street, Ballarat	receipt of your letter of 19th ult, tendering your resignation as a Member of Committee. Whilst regretting your ill-health Committee do not feel you should sever your connection with an Institution you have so worthily served as an office-bearer for 33 years and trust that you will reconsider your decision and that they will continue to be associated for many years to come, with one whom they hold in the highest esteem.		14047	Membership	14047
A11339	25	08	1916	Documents	Letters Out	J. Miller Esq., Engineer, 65 Little Latrobe Street, Melbourne	enclose postal note for one pound, being amount you agreed with BMI Architects in full satisfaction of your claim of 2 pounds the sum deducted from your last certificate to meet J.H. Brown's demand for work done which we considered was included in your tender. Please acknowledge this letter also remittance of 23 pounds sent last month.		14047	Accounts	14047
A11340	07	09	1916	Documents	Letters Out	The Acting City Clerk,Town Hall, Ballarat	Letter of thanks for invitation of the Mayor, Cr. W. D. Hill, to attend Divine Service. Four Committee Members will attend and the others are in full sympathy with the movement.		14047	Committees	14047
A11341	12	09	1916	Documents	Leases	The Honourable, Chief Secretary, State of Victoria, Melbourne	Application for renewal of licence under the Theatres Act 1890. The damage to the stage by fire has been fully repaired in accordance with all requirements by the Department of Health.		14047	Theatre Licence	14047
A11342	13	09	1916	Documents	Letters Out	C. W. Johnson Esq., "The Serenaders", St Kilda	Need confirmation of tentative booking for Hall immediately.		14047	Hall booking	14047
A11343	19	09	1916	Documents	Letters Out	Mr. Jas Dean, Vermont, Maryborough, Victoria	Your half-year's interest will be allowed to stand over until October, but must be paid then.		14047	Accounts	14047
A11344	19	09	1916	Documents	Letters Out	Mr. H. Hudson, Electrician, Victoria St., Ballarat E.	Letter of complaint concerning the completion of the work of illuminating the main entrance to the Institute. The contract was let in May and has taken too long.		14047	Buildings	14047
A11345	25	09	1916	Documents	Letters Out	A. H. Noakes Esq., 625 Sturt St., Ballarat	Confirmation of Hall booking for one night.		14047	Hall booking	14047
A11346	26	09	1916	Documents	Letters Out	George Cattlin Esq., Robinson Crusoe Revue Co., 180 Bourke St., Melbourne	Information concerning hire of Hall, enclosing scale of charges.		14047	Hall booking	14047
A11347	09	10	1916	Documents	Letters Out	Messrs J. & N. Tait, Melbourne	Account for nine pounds for Hall booking. Immediate payment requested.		14047	Accounts	14047
A11348	11	10	1916	Documents	Letters Out	E. B. Manning Esq., The Esplanade, Point Ormond, Elwood	Request to confirm tentative Hall booking for the Christmas Holidays.		14047	Hall booking	14047
A11349	18	10	1916	Documents	Letters Out	Revd. H. S. Joyce, The Parsonage, Mair Street, Ballarat	Letter of thanks for invitation to the Diamond Jubilee celebration of the Dawson Street Congregational Church. As many Committee Members as possible will attend.		14047	Committees	14047
A11350	19	10	1916	Documents	Letters Out	Mrs. J. H. Speed, Hon. Secretary, Ballarat Women's Branch, People's Liberal Party	Agreement to allow the 39th Battalion Club to make use of the rooms leased to you.		14047	Room booking	14047
A11351	23	10	1916	Documents	Letters Out	Messrs J. & N. Tait, The Auditorium, Melbourne	Letter of thanks for payment of nine pounds. Although the Hall was not used, other applications had to be refused. Four pounds ten shillings will be deducted from your next booking.		14047	Receipt	14047
A11352	31	10	1916	Documents	Letters Out	Mr. Geo. Ellingsen, State School, Urquhart St., Ballarat	Agree to change date for hire of Hall.		14047	Hall booking	14047
A11353	07	11	1916	Documents	Letters Out	H. Noakes Esq., 625 Sturt St, Ballarat	Hall availability		14047	Hall booking	14047
A11354	15	11	1916	Documents	Letters Out	E. La T. Armstrong Esq., Public Library, Melbourne	Request for help and advice in converting from gas to electric lighting in a library.		14047	Fixtures & Fittings	14047
A11355	18	11	1916	Documents	Agreements	Mrs. J. H. Speed, Raglan St., Ballarat	Enclose tenancy agreement and account for rent for use of rooms.		14047	Room booking	14047
A11356	21	11	1916	Documents	Letters Out	The Secretary, Ballaarat Gas Coy, Ballarat	Despite your offer the Committee has decided to adopt electric lighting in the Institute.		14047	Buildings	14047
A11357	21	11	1916	Documents	Letters Out	W. H. Chandler Esq., Lydiard Street, Ballarat	Inability to reduce the rent of Hall for the Red Cross Workers' Queen Committee. A concession of two pounds ten shillings has already been made.		14047	Hall booking	14047
A11358				Documents	Letters Out		Torn and empty page.		14047	Letters Out	14047
A11359	28	11	1916	Documents	Letters Out	F. H. Tuthill Esq., Solicitor, East Camberwell	In September 1914, Miss Tuthill borrowed a book of some value in your name. Despite repeated applications, it has not been returned. Request to return the book immediately and to pay the outstanding one pound fifteen shillings.		14047	Accounts	14047
A11360	05	12	1916	Documents	Letters Out	Ben J. Fuller Esq., Bijou Theatre, Melbourne	Notification that the Hall is vacant for Christmas week.		14047	Hall booking	14047
A11361	05	12	1916	Documents	Letters Out	Messrs J. & N. Tait, Collins Street, Melbourne	Notification that the Hall is vacant for Christmas week.		14047	Hall booking	14047
A11362				Documents	Letters Out		Empty page		14047	Letters Out	14047
A11363	17	08	1916	Documents	Letters Out	Nigel Brock Esq., The Dandies, St Kilda	Information and advice concerning printing - "Help our soldiers. Help our Wounded". Lady Peacock is the Hospital Queen.		14047	Printing	14047
A11364	31	08	1916	Documents	Letters Out	Mrs. J. H. Speed, Hon. Sec., People's Liberal Party, Ballarat.	the Committee does not approve of you sub-letting to the 39th Battalion Club one of the rooms leased by the Women's Branch of your party, the Committee prefers all their tenants to be direct tenants on the Institute.		14047	Room booking	14047
A11365	07	12	1916	Documents	Letters Out	The Manager, Dinsdales' Pty. Ltd., melbourne	the Hall is now available for the Christmas and New Year holidays, due to a late cancellation; we are prepared to offer a seaon with the Robinson Crusoe Pantomine Company at a reduced rate; in addition to the Queen Carnival being in progress during your last visit there was also special opposition from Her Majesty's Theatre; as far as I can ascertain there will only be pictures shown here during the comping holidays.		14047	Hall booking	14047
A11366	18	12	1916	Documents	Letters Out	Mr. H. Noakes, The Secretary, Christian Endeavour Union, Ballarat	we feel it is most unfair that your Society has cancelled their booking of the Hall three times over the past two months.		14047	Hall booking	14047
A11367	13	01	1917	Documents	Letters Out	Harold A. Bowden Esq., 167 Collins Street, Melbourne	the Hall is available for the 14th and 15th February, we enclose a scale of charges and measurements of the Hall and what scenery is available.		14047	Hall booking	14047
A11368	15	01	1917	Documents	Letters Out	The Manager, Book Department, Coles Book Arcade, Melbourne	please advise by return post all particulars relating to the price, edition, binding and condition of the Encyclopedia Britannica which you have for sale; in event of the BMI purcashing the set, please inform me what allowance you would be prepared to give us on the 9th edition of this work, 25 vols, bound in best morocco and in excellent condition.		14047	Book costs	14047
A11369	17	01	1917	Documents	Letters Out	M. Malini Esq., Magician, Ballarat	letter confirming your booking of the Hall for six nights commencing 27th inst.		14047	Hall booking	14047
A11370	24	01	1917	Documents	Letters Out	The Manager, Coles Secondhand Book Dept., Melbourne	we will purchase the Encyclopedia Britannica for 17 pounds 10 shillings if it is complete and according to the particulars set forth in your letter of the 16th inst.		14047	Book costs	14047
A11371	24	01	1917	Documents	Letters Out	Scottish Entertainers, Caledonian Club, Melbourne	Saturday taken 26th to 29th available, three pounds nightly lighting additional.		14047	Hall booking	14047
A11372	05	02	1917	Documents	Letters Out	Theo Boase Esq., O'Connor Opera Coy., Her Majesty's Theatre, Geelong	Malini the Magician concludes a seven night season tonight in our Hall; therafter we have no further engagements during this month, should you decide to play here we will do our best to ensure a successful season.		14047	Hall booking	14047
A11373	07	02	1917	Documents	Letters Out	Nigel Brock Esq., The Dandies, St. Kilda	in the absence of Mr. Batten please fix definitely your May pencilling of our Hall.		14047	Hall booking	14047
A11374	08	09	1919	Documents	Letters Out	Messrs. Melville & Mullen, Librarians, Melbourne	Enquiring if periodicals ordered for next year are to be at discount of 10% and listing series of periodicals required		14047	Accounts	14047
A11375	21	09	1919	Documents	Letters Out	Messrs Simpkin, Marshall, Hamilton, Kent and Co. Ltd., 31 & 32 Paternoster Row, London.	requesting quotation for regular periodicals as listed - price including postge and setting Institute's credentials i.e. incorporated under same Act as Melbourne Athenaenum, receive no Government grant, and Institute's Bank will provide guarantees. Articles of Association are enclosed.		14047	Accounts	14047
A11376	07	10	1919	Documents	Letters Out	Messrs. Sadler & Riddell, Lonsdale Street, Melbourne	request for armrests to be made firm preventing them from being detached before passed by Artchitect.		14047	Fixtures & Fittings	14047
A11377	13	10	1919	Documents	Letters Out	Messrs. Sadler, Riddell & Co., 38 Lonsdale St., Melbourne	enclosing cheque for 75 pounds as part payment under contract for Theatre seats and requests acknowledgment.		14047	Accounts	14047
A11378	21	10	1919	Documents	Letters Out	Newton Wanliss Esq., MA, Redan Street East St. Kilda	acknowledging with thanks offer of Mrs. Chas. Buckley's offer to present Institute with enlarged photo of the landing of our troops at Gallipoli.		14047	Donations	14047
A11379	22	10	1919	Documents	Letters Out	Hon. Secretary, Ballarat Anglers Club, Ballarat.	advising that room previously held by Club has been permanently let by Committee and requesting that all chattels be removed		14047	Shop & Office Rentals	14047
A11380	22	10	1919	Documents	Letters Out	Messrs. Sadler, Riddell & Co., Upholsterers, 38 Lonsdale Street, Melbourne.	enclosing cheque for 47 pounds 10/- as final payment under contract for 200 Theatre seats. Also requests lowest price to fix fto floor of Hall 170 chairs with spring seats the same as sample seat submitted and similar to other seats recently fitted in Hall and time required to complete contract.		14047	Accounts	14047
A11381				Documents	Letters Out	Name illegible	dates of theatre/hall hire		14047	Hall booking	14047
A11382	18	07	1919	Documents	Letters Out	J. B. Pearson Esq., Mair Street, Ballarat.	expressing sympathy in present illness and trust that he will be back in December for meeting.		14047	Meetings	14047
A11383	20	07	1920	Documents	Letters Out	W. J.Gribble Esq., Mair Street, Ballarat	expressing sympathy in current illness and trust return for August Meeting.		14047	Meetings	14047
A11384	03	08	1920	Documents	Letters Out	Messrs. Melville & Mulle, Librarians, Melbourne.	advising that cheque in payment for June book account for 12 pounds 8/5d. was handed to your assistant and request immediate acknowledgment. Early adjustment of account to 30th June 1920 is requested. Enclosing list of books required		14047	Accounts	14047
A11385	17	08	1920	Documents	Letters Out	To Joint Secretaries, Ballarat Railway Carnival Committee 31 Scotts Parade, Ballarat East.	advising that Hall available for one night for entertainment in aid of Ballarat Orphanage, and requesting contact with Secretary Brittania Pictures for date and terms of contract.		14047	Hall booking	14047
A11386	23	08	1919	Documents	Letters Out	Melville & Mullen, Librarians, Melbourne.	requesting periodicals as listed to be added to current list, and encloses cheque for 18 pounds 4/9d. payment account . Parcel of returns is being forwarded by rail. Damaged book received will be repaired in Ballarat.		14047	Accounts	14047
A11387	14	09	1920	Documents	Letters Out	The Registrar General, State of Victoria, Melbourne.	encloses copy Special Resolution altering Rules 6 and 7of Articles of Association of Ballarat Mechanics Institute which was passed at Extraordinary General on 16th August 1920 and confirmed at extraordinary General Meeting of Members on 13th September 1920. Alteration to Rule 6: "of 22/6 per annum, 11/6d per half year, or 6/- per quarter. Clause 7 "in advance of 11/6 per annum, or 6/- per half year; or by obtaining family ticket on payment in advance of 45/- per annum, 23/- per half year, or 12/- per quarter."		14047	Constitution (Rules)	14047
A11388	19	09	1921	Documents	Letters Out	H.C. Batten, Ballarat Mechanics Institute.	sets out dimensions, measurements, and construction materials of areas of Institute building including seating numbers totalling 746.		14047	Buildings	14047
A11389	21	09	1921	Documents	Tenders	The Army & Export Buying Agency, Booksellers, 7 Ely Place, Holborn Circus, London EC1	accepting quotation for periodicals for year 1922 at cost of 112 pounds 5/- inclusive of postage. Payment to be arranged by Bill of Exchange drawn upon 6 months subscription payable on 15th April 1922 in which time 2 months supply of periodicals would have received and account to be discounted if necessary. Sets out Institute's credentials with reference to finance, assets to 30th April last exceeded liabilities by 23 thousand pounds, which can be confirmed by Ballarat Banking Co. Requests quote for Educational works either secondhand or new.		14047	Books	14047
A11390	04	10	1921	Documents	Agreements	Senator W. K. Bolton, C/0 Ballarat Branch of The National Federation.	encloses Tenancy Agreement relation to occupancy of Institute's rooms.		14047	Shop & Office Rentals	14047
A11391	21	03	1922	Documents	Letters Out	Rev. W.I. Hiatt, The Parsonage, Macarthur Street, Ballarat	conveying best thanks of Committee for presentation of B.H. Wheatley's "Remarkable Bindings in the British Museum".		14047	Donations	14047
A11392	21	03	1922	Documents	Letters Out	Messrs Robertson & Mullen Pty Ltd., Elizabeth Street, Melbourne	enclosing cheque for 46 pound 16 shillings 8 pence in payment of account. No record of goods received for amount of 5 pounds and request for books listed.		14047	Accounts	14047
A11393	18	04	1922	Documents	Letters Out	Messrs Robertson & Mullens, Librarians, Melbourne	Request for statement of account to 31st March last to be sent before Friday next. Query whether BMI credited for books returned and request for books as listed.		14047	Accounts	14047
A11394	25	04	1922	Documents	Letters Out	Mrs S.E. Figgis, 12 Black Street, Middle Brighton	conveying Committee deepest sympathy on the death of her late husband Mr S.E. Figgis. Whilst a resident in Ballarat Mr Figgis took a keen interest in literary and artistic subjects and for many years was on the governing body of this Institution and his advice always greatly appreciated.		14047	Committees	14047
A11395	18	05	1922	Documents	Letters Out	Mrs J. Harris, 3 King Street, Ballarat East	Reply to her letter of 15th inst., requesting that books (2) borrowed by Mr Harris on 27th Nov 1920 be returned asap.		14047	Books	14047
A11396	23	05	1922	Documents	Letters Out	Messrs Robertson & Mullens, Melbourne	enclosing cheque for 12 pounds 18 shillings in payment of account. Querying two books not credited on invoice dated 2nd inst and questioning deduction of 10% instead of 15% on inv. 3427. Requesting copies of English magazines and books as listed.		14047	Accounts	14047
A11397	24	05	1922	Documents	Letters Out	The Army & Export Buying Agency, 7 Ely Place, London	apology for inability to acknowledge their letters of Feb and March, and all books received as per invoice. Request for periodicals as listed to be added to BMI list. Require changes to months of billing to comply with auditors. Will send list of books required in a few days.		14047	Accounts	14047
A11398	17	09	1919	Documents	Letters Out	Messrs Melville & Mullen, Librarians, Melbourne	acknowledging their letters of 4th & 15th Sept and requesting that in future English Periodicals from London be sent direct to BMI with the right to discontinue order with 3 months notice.		14047	Accounts	14047
A11399	05	12	1919	Documents	Letters Out	The Honorable, Chief Secretary of State of Victoria, Melbourne	applying for renewal of licence of the Mechanics' Hall, Ballarat, under the Theatres Act 1890.		14047	Theatre Licence	14047
A11400	03	02	1920	Documents	Letters Out	Messrs Simpkin, Marshall, Hamilton, Kent & Co., Publishers, 31 & 32 Paternoster Row, London, E.C.	reply to their letter of 21st Nov last enclosing quotation for Periodicals; query whether prices are subject to discount and would payment be made monthly and please quote for supply of English fiction.		14047	Accounts	14047
A11401	03	02	1920	Documents	Letters Out	Messrs Melville & Mullen, Librarians, Melbourne	querying cost of supplied novels which were shopworn and will return if no reduction in price. Request books as listed to be added to last unsupplied order.		14047	Book damage	14047
A11402	04	02	1920	Documents	Letters Out	The Secretary, Britannia Pictures, Ballarat	bringing their attention to nuisance caused by noise and vibration created by the dynamo in bioscope room. Permission to remove from basement was granted on understanding that it would not cause an annoyance to frequenters of the Library. If nuisance not immediately overcome or minimised dynamo will have to be moved back to its original position in basement.		14047	Britannia	14047
A11403	04	02	1920	Documents	Letters Out	The Secretary, Britannia Pictures, Ballarat	bringing their attention to nuisance caused by noise and vibration created by the dynamo in bioscope room. Permission to remove from basement was granted on understanding that it would not cause an annoyance to frequenters of the Library. If nuisance not immediately overcome or minimised dynamo will have to be moved back to its original position in the basement.		14047	Britannia	14047
A11404	09	02	1920	Documents	Letters Out	Mrs Martin, Crouch Street, Mount Gambier	acknowledging her payment of subscription and stating that future periodical subscription will be 9 shillings 6 pence per annum.		14047	Receipt	14047
A11405	09	02	1920	Documents	Letters Out	Messrs Melville & Mullen, Librarians, Melbourne	querying difference between actual charge and quote for books received. Please forward books as listed.		14047	Accounts	14047
A11406	20	02	1920	Documents	Letters Out	Messrs Lamson, Paragon P/Ltd., 7 Swan Street, Richmond	query whether they have an up-to-date system of card indexing suitable for large library and cost to commence such a system.		14047	Accounts	14047
A11407	20	02	1920	Documents	Letters Out	Mr I.W. Ellis, Pastry Cook, Sebastopol	request for return of two books borrowed on 5th Nov 1918.		14047	Books	14047
A11408	17	03	1920	Documents	Letters Out	The Proprietor, 'Smiths Weekly", Sydney	query supply of 'Smiths Weekly". Being a public institution could you allow a concession of payment of postage only in advance.		14047	Accounts	14047
A11409	18	03	1920	Documents	Letters Out	Newton Wanliss Esq., "Rayleigh" Point Lonsdale	reply to letter of 13th inst confirming have received enlarged framed photograph of the landing of the Australian troops at Gallipoli and have written to Mrs Buckley thanking her for her valuable gift.		14047	Donations	14047
A11410	17	03	1920	Documents	Letters Out	Mrs. C. M. Buckley, No. 4 Hans Crescent, Knightsbridge, London	Letter of thanks for the enlarged photograph of the landing of Australian troops at Gallipoli on 25th April 1915. It has been suitably framed and inscribed and hung in the Members' Reading Room.		14047	Donations	14047
A11411	23	03	1920	Documents	Letters Out	W. G. G. Hart Esq., 50 Queen St., Melbourne	Accept the offer to renew, free of cost, the advertising covers for weekly Australian periodicals, providing we approve of the advertisements and that you improve the present method of holding the newspapers to the covers.		14047	Donations	14047
A11412	27	03	1920	Documents	Letters Out	The Proprietors, "Daily Mail", London	Not sufficient demand to order the weekly overseas edition. Thanks for one year of free copies.		14047	Donations	14047
A11413	10	04	1920	Documents	Letters Out	Messrs. Melville & Mullen, Librarians, Melbourne	Letter of protest at the increase of cost to periodicals within the year quoted.		14047	Accounts	14047
A11414	20	04	1920	Documents	Letters Out	Messrs. Melville & Mullen, Librarians, Melbourne	Encloses cheque for payment and cancellation of 9 American periodicals. Asks for recommendation of Canadian periodicals of light reading.		14047	Accounts	14047
A11415	17	05	1920	Documents	Letters Out	The Manager, Ballarat Banking Co., Ballarat	At the General Meeting, Dr. C.H.W. Harington was appointed President and Messrs. R. McGregor and W. W. Harris were elected Vice Presidents. Specimen signature of W. W. Harris appears below.		14047	Accounts	14047
A11416	22	05	1920	Documents	Letters Out	Messrs Cuthbert, Morrow & Must, Ballarat	Giving authority to inspect details relating to mortgage held for Jas. Dean. Enquiring about paying off the loan.		14047	Accounts	14047
A11417	08	06	1920	Documents	Letters Out	Mrs McLennan, Victoria St., Sebastopol	Concerning the non return of four books.		14047	Books	14047
A11418	18	06	1920	Documents	Letters Out	Mr D. H. A. Edwards, Lubeck	Able to provide 50 - 100 surplus library books at one shilling each, plus freight charges.		14047	Books	14047
A11419	22	06	1920	Documents	Letters Out	The Secretary, Britannia Pictures, Ballarat	Acknowledging receipt of letter asking for extension of lease of Hall and notifying Mr J. Clemens has sold his interest in the firm and that Messrs J. E. Jelbart and George Jelbart have been admitted as new partners.		14047	Britannia lease	14047
A11420	28	10	1920	Documents	Letters Out	The Manager, Ballarat Banking Co. Ltd., Ballarat	Enclose receipt for 1200 pounds. Hand to Messrs Cuthbert, Morrow, Must & Shaw all title deeds relating to Jas Dean's mortgage.		14047	Accounts	14047
A11421	26	10	1920	Documents	Letters Out	Messrs Melville & Mullen, Librarians, Melbourne	Enclose payment and order for books.		14047	Books	14047
A11422	02	11	1920	Documents	Letters Out	Messrs Gordon & Gotch, Queen St., Melbourne	Require receipt for payment. Request for books and quote for supply of periodicals.		14047	Accounts	14047
A11423	09	11	1920	Documents	Letters Out	Messrs Melville & Mullen, Melbourne	Request for receipt, list of books and quote for periodicals.		14047	Accounts	14047
A11424	12	11	1920	Documents	Letters Out	Messrs Gordon & Gotch, Queen St, Melbourne	Relating to missing cheque. Information about payment of periodicals - twice yearly in March and September.		14047	Accounts	14047
A11425	12	02	1921	Documents	Letters Out	Messrs Melville & Mullen, Melbourne	Request for clarification of invoices. Book order.		14047	Accounts	14047
A11426	17	02	1921	Documents	Letters Out	Mrs B. C. Berry, Newlyn	Reply to enquiry about books.		14047	Books	14047
A11427	09	03	1921	Documents	Letters Out	State Commissioner of Taxes, Railway Buildings, Melbourne	Response to letter stating some land held by the BMI is deemed to be taxable and will be assessed over the past six years. Request to hold the assessment until the Committee of Management has a chance to respond.		14047	Accounts	14047
A11428	22	03	1921	Documents	Letters Out	Mrs. J. B. Pearson, Mair Street, Ballarat	letter of sympathy from the Committee on the death of your deeply lamented husband, Mr. J. B. Pearson. The Committee feels in common with many similar bodies, that in Mr. pearson's death they have lost, not only a zealous fellow worker, but a dear friend.		14047	Committees	14047
A11429	04	04	1921	Documents	Letters Out	W.G.G. Hart Esq., 90 Queen Street, Melbourne	The Committee at its next meeting will consult re the advertising covers for our Periodicals, the present method of holding the newspapers to the covers has not proved satisfactory.		14047	Library	14047
A11430	18	04	1921	Documents	Letters Out	E. Doepel Esq., Ballarat	the Committee tender their best thanks for waiting upon the State Commissioner of Taxes at Melbourne, whereby as a result, the assessment placed on that portion of the building not used exclusively as a BMI was reduced from 2640 pounds to 2000 pounds.		14047	Accounts	14047
A11431	21	04	1921	Documents	Letters Out	W.G.G. Hart Esq., 50 Queen Street, Melbourne	the Committee is agreeable to renew your contract for protective covers for a further twelve months; by post yesterday we sent you the Bt. Gas Co. block and three copies of advertisements.		14047	Library	14047
A11432	20	05	1921	Documents	Letters Out	Messrs, Melville & Mullen, Librarians, Melbourne	letter requesting invoice, return of enclosed statements together with one account for books in full to 30th April.		14047	Accounts	14047
A11433	24	05	1921	Documents	Letters Out	The Secretary, Public Health Department, Melbourne	your letter dated 16th inst. with attached order dated 19th April last, was received by us on 21st May; the requirements contained therein will receive immediate attention.		14047	Buildings	14047
A11434	23	05	1921	Documents	Letters Out	The Manager, Ballarat Banking Co. Ltd., Ballarat.	letter listing names of new Office Bearers in accordance with the Articles of Association.		14047	Accounts	14047
A11435	31	05	1921	Documents	Letters Out	Messrs. Melville & Mullen, Librarians, Melbourne	letter enclosing order for new books and advising of forwarding parcel of returns sent by rail today.		14047	Books	14047
A11436	14	06	1921	Documents	Letters Out	Messrs. Melville & Mullen, Librarians, Melbourne	letter requesting a copy of credit on April statement and enclosing a list of books to be sent.		14047	Books	14047
A11437	21	06	1921	Documents	Letters Out	Mr. C.M. Clotz, 113 Sturt Street, Ballarat	the Committee cannot comply with your request to paper and paint a portion of the shop occupied by you, the Committee considers that all interior renovations of their shops should be at the expense of the tenants; rates and taxes paid the the BMI have increased gereatly in recent years so is therefore compelled to increase your weekly rent from 33/6d to 36/10d as from the 27th inst.		14047	Shop & Office Rentals	14047
A11438	22	06	1921	Documents	Letters Out	Nathan Spielvogel Esq., Wangaratta Free Library, Wangaratta	we cannot comply with your request for a copy of our catalogue of the library, our book system is on cards and we do not have an up to date catalogue printed in book form, this system is worth considering if you have not already adopted; you could obtain the services from one of the Melbourne Libraries for a few days to explain the system; Detmolds or Sands & McDougall supply the card cabinets and are also expert in the matter of cataloguing.		14047	Library	14047
A11439	28	06	1921	Documents	Letters Out	Mrs. J.N. Speed, Women's Branch, Peoples Liberal Party, Ballarat	the rent of the rooms leased by you is in arrears to the amount of 20 pounds three shillings.		14047	Shop & Office Rentals	14047
A11440	24	06	1921	Documents	Letters Out	The Manager, The Army Export Buying Agency, 7 Ely Place, Holborn Circus, London, E.C.1	letter requesting quotation for Periodicals for 1922 as per enclosed list.		14047	Library	14047
A11441	20	07	1921	Documents	Letters Out	The Manager, Melville & Mullen Pty. Ltd., Melbourne	I called into your office to have our monthly statement rectified for June; I was asked to call in a few days later, I did but it was still not available but was told it would be posted to Ballarat that evening; it has not yet arrived, I must say your office is not as efficent as it should be.		14047	Accounts	14047
A11442	21	07	1921	Documents	Letters Out	Wm. Stewart Esq., Dana Street South School, Ballarat	letter acknowleding receipt of your letter addressed to the Secretary, Public Library, and to inform you that it will be laid before the Committee at its next meeting.		14047	Books	14047
A11443	02	08	1921	Documents	Letters Out	General Passenger Freight Agent, Victorian Railways, Melbourne	we desire to renew our contract with you re the carriage of books to our country subscribers so that our books on hire may be retained free if paid for on the forward journey.		14047	Library	14047
A11444	02	08	1921	Documents	Letters Out	Miss Crerar, Skene Street, Stawell	letter listing cost of yearly subscription for books and the carriage costs by rail for delivery.		14047	Books	14047
A11445	17	08	1921	Documents	Letters Out	Wm. Stewart Esq., Dana Street South School No. 33, Ballarat	the Committee asks if you or your Teacher Committee kindly supplies the BMI with a list of the books desired for modern works dealing with the aims, principles and practice of education, same will be considered by the Committee.		14047	Books	14047
A11446	19	08	1921	Documents	Letters Out	Messrs. Melville & Mullen, Librarians, Melbourne	letter enclosing cheque for 20 pounds 8 shillings, payment was not made in full to 31st July; we cannot pay account unless supported by invoices; we also enclose account for Ballan Mechanics' sent to us in error, by rail yesterday we forwarded to you a parcel of returns.		14047	Accounts	14047
A11447	07	09	1921	Documents	Letters Out	The Secretary, Ballarat Branch of the National Federation, Ballarat	the Committee again calls your attention to the arrears of 26 pounds for the rent of the rooms occupied by you.		14047	Accounts	14047
A11448	07	09	1921	Documents	Letters Out	The Secretary, Ballarat Branch of the National Federation	requesting payment of arrears in rent amounting to 26 pounds		14047	Accounts	14047
A11449	13	09	1921	Documents	Letters Out	Messrs. Melville & Mullen, Librarians, Melbourne	requesting immediate forwarding of monthly account for August for books supplied to the value of 9 pounds 18/10d. also details for books supplied on 9th August for 3 pounds 9/9d. and querying discount discrepencies. Advice will be given for periodicals to be supplied for 1922.		14047	Accounts	14047
A11450	20	09	1921	Documents	Letters Out	Messrs. Melville & Mullen, Librarians, Melbourne.	forwarding cheque for 32 pounds 4/10d. in payment of account and cancelling supply of all English and Foreign periodicals and Magazines after the arrival of next December numbers as a more favourable quotation has been received from another firm.		14047	Library	14047
A11451	20	09	1921	Documents	Letters Out	The Librarian, Mr. de Pledge, Melbourne Athanaeum, Melbourne	cancelling subscription for periodicals from December next owing to the late arrival of same and advising that the Army & Export Buying Agency, London, will be supplying same in the future on a trial basis.		14047	Library	14047
A11452	25	10	1921	Documents	Letters Out	Mr. A. E. C. Kerr Esq., Lydiard Street, Ballarat.	confirming election to fill vacancy in Committee caused by death of Mr. T. C. Miller. Term of office to expire at the General Meeting of members May 1922.		14047	Committees	14047
A11453	25	10	1921	Documents	Letters Out	Mrs. C. E. Campbell, Wendouree Parade, Ballarat.	conveying sympathy on death of her brother Mr. T. C. Miller and acknowledging his valuable services to Committee.		14047	Committees	14047
A11454	17	11	1921	Documents	Letters Out	Mrs. K. N. Cordwall, Holmes Street, Ballarat.	requesting liability of subscription of 11/6d be met as bank refused to honor cheque.		14047	Accounts	14047
A11455	22	11	1921	Documents	Letters Out	Mr. W. H. Stokeld Esq., Holmes Street, Ballarat.	forwarding cheque for 2 pounds 2/- payment of audit fees to 31st October and requesting receipt..		14047	Accounts	14047
A11456	20	12	1921	Documents	Letters Out	Manager, "Advertiser" Geelong.	forwarding postal note for 19/6d. subscription to Advertiser at half rates.		14047	Accounts	14047
A11457	21	12	1921	Documents	Letters Out	Mr. J. R. Colbourn, 89 Humffray Street, Ballarat	expressing sorrow at present illness and wishing rapid recovery.		14047	Committees	14047
A11458	20	12	1921	Documents	Letters Out	Secretary Public Health Department, Melbourne.	advising that Institute has complied with requirements contained in order of October last		14047	Buildings	14047
A11459	09	12	1921	Documents	Letters Out	Secretary, Army Buying Agency , 7 Ely Place, Hoborn Circus London.	accepting offer to supply on regular basis books and periodicals on commission fof 10% , with provision to return unsuitable books and adding certain listed periodicals and educational books to original order. Periodicals can be supplied secondhand but not cheap edition novels. Money order for 7 pounds on account is enclosed.		14047	Library	14047
A11460	17	01	1922	Documents	Letters Out	Mr. W. H. Stokeld, Holmes Street, Ballarat.	expressing sympathy on death of husband Mr. W. H. Stokeld and recording appreciation of valuable services rendered.		14047	Committees	14047
A11461	23	01	1922	Documents	Letters Out	W. G. G. Hart Esq., 90 Queen Street, Melbourne.	renewing contract for supply of protective covers for further term of 12 months from 1st April next and advising that present method of holding newspapers to covers is unsatisfctory and suggesting that string running from top to bottom in eyelets is most effective method despite disadvantage of cutting papers in centre top and bottom.		14047	Library	14047
A11462	24	01	1922	Documents	Letters Out	Messrs Robertson & Mullen, Elizabeth Street, Melbourne.	refers to unsuccesful application for detailed account for periodicals to December last and includes list of works required. Parcel of returns has been forwarded.		14047	Letters Out	14047
A11463	31	01	1922	Documents	Letters Out	The Secretary, Public Health Department, Melbourne.	requesting copy Order dated 15th October last as Electrician has mislaid order containing necessary requirements and enabling a check to be by made according to instructions.		14047	Buildings	14047
A11464	31	01	1922	Documents	Notices	Notice Board	offering 5 pounds reward for information leading to conviction of offender regularly removing Saturday copy of 'Argus' newspaper from Smoking Room.		14047	Library	14047
A11465	08	02	1922	Documents	Letters Out	Secretary, Public Health Department, Melbourne.	Acknowledging their letter of the 4th inst., enclosing copy of the Commission's order dated 19/4/1921. Regret that incorrect copy of order received and further request for Order dated 15th October 1921 relating to alterations to electrical installations be forwarded.		14047	Buildings	14047
A11466	28	02	1922	Documents	Letters Out	A. E. McMicken Esq., City Lobrarian, Prahran.	recommending Army Buying Agency London for supply of periodicals at prices of 10% or more as quoted by Mr. Mullen and suggesting that list of books published each month be requested.		14047	Library	14047
A11467	11	03	1922	Documents	Letters Out	Messrs. Robertson & Mullen, Elizabeth Street, Melbourne.	further request for account for periodicals for half year to 31st Deember 1921 and also requesting account for books purchased in February with credits for 9 books returned on 25th January last. List of parcels of returns being sent this day. Addendum to letter requests Invoices in detail for charges from 2 - 28 February 1921 amonting to 16 pounds 12.6d. before next Committee meeting when payments are passed for payment.		14047	Accounts	14047
A11468	31	05	1922	Documents	Correspondence	Army & Export Buying Agency, 7 Ely Place, Holborn Circus, London. EC1	request for forwarding of 52 novels as listed and also if available list of works of general literature as indicated. Money order for 18 pounds enclosed.		14047	Library	14047
A11469	31	05	1922	Documents	Letters Out	Army & Export Buying Agency, 7 Ely Place, Holborn Circus, London. EC1	request for forwarding of 52 novels as listed and also if available list of works of general literature as indicated. Sight draft for 18 pounds enclosed on account of order and requesting statement of books ordered to date as per invoices showing balance due to or by you.		14047	Library	14047
A11470	07	06	1922	Documents	Letters Out	Chas. R. Long Esq., Education Department, Melbourne.	enclosing extracts from Annual Reports of Ballarat Mechanics Institute relating to classes conducted in its early history and posting under separate cover copy of the Jubilee Souvenir of Institute.		14047	Lectures and classes	14047
A11471	20	06 1922	1922	Documents	Letters Out	W. J. Gribble Esq., Mair Street, Ballarat.	expressing sympathy on behalf of Committee on serious illness		14047	Committees	14047
A11472	03	07	1922	Documents	Letters Out	Mrs W.J. Gribble, Mair Street, Ballarat	conveying sympathy on behalf of BMI Committee on the death of your husband the late Mr W.J. Gribble and expressing the high appreciation of the valuable services rendered by Mr Gribble during the many years he was a member of the Committee.		14047	Committees	14047
A11473	19	07	1922	Documents	Specifications	Henry Cole Batten, Secretary of the Ballarat Mechanics' Institute, Ballarat	Measurements and details of Mechanics' Institute building and adjoining brick shop, 116 Sturt Street, Ballarat - Roof of slate and iron; Ceilings of plaster and metal. Balcony 110 sq.yds; Auditorium 355 sq.yds; Stage 76 sq.yds; 4 Dressing Rms 77 sq.yds.		14047	Buildings	14047
A11474	24	07	1922	Documents	Letters Out	The Secretary, Law Department, Melbourne	acknowledging bequest of 25 pounds from estate of John Blyth deceased.		14047	Accounts	14047
A11475	25	07	1922	Documents	Letters Out	The Secretary, Department of Public Health, Melbourne	enclosing application for renewal of registration for the Ballaarat Mechanics' Institute, also 2 pounds for current year registration fee.		14047	Accounts	14047
A11476	27	07	1922	Documents	Letters Out	The Manager, Ballarat Trustees Exors & Agency Co.Ltd., Ballarat	acknowledging with thanks their letter of 26th enclosing cheque for 25 pounds being bequest from Will of John Blyth deceased.		14047	Accounts	14047
A11477	07	08	1922	Documents	Letters Out	The Manager, Temple Press Ltd., Publishers, 7 Rosebery Avenue, London E.C.1.	conveying thanks for sending motoring journals which will be placed in the Reading Room.		14047	Library	14047
A11478	12	08	1922	Documents	Letters Out	Messrs Welch Perrin & Co., Queens Bridge Street, Melbourne	request for new rubbers for the top trolley of the Myers Patent Store Ladder which you supplied on 14th Dec 1911.		14047	Fixtures & Fittings	14047
A11479	06	09	1922	Documents	Letters Out	The Army Export Buying Agency, 7 Ely Place, Holborn Circus, London C.E.1	Eleven books received, but no account. Notice that periodical account arrives twice a year. List of periodicals to be discontinued and books to be sent.		14047	Library	14047
A11480	25	08	1922	Documents	Letters Out	Messrs De Marco Bros., 69 Latrobe Street, Melbourne	acknowleding receipt of tender for renewing BMI steps etc. Thinking of steps in Ironite and floor in Terrazzo; query wear quality of Ironite also can oxide finish in Ironite be made deeper so as to maintain colour as steps become worn.		14047	Buildings	14047
A11481	29	08	1922	Documents	Letters Out	R.J. Cooke Esq., Lydiard Street, Ballarat	notification of election to fill vacancy on Committee due to death of Mr W.J. Gribble. Term of office will expire at General Meeting in May 1924.		14047	Committees	14047
A11482	29	08	1922	Documents	Letters Out	The Manager, Lothian Book Publishing Co., Melbourne	acknowledging receipt of following works "Diary of an Australian Soldier" and "William Sutherland" Please convey Committee thanks to donor Sir James Barrett and the Wm Sutherland Memorial Committee for this valuable addition to BMI collection.		14047	Donations	14047
A11483	07	09	1922	Documents	Letters Out	The Secretary, Clunes Library, Clunes	Reply to request for second hand books. Offer to inspect surplus books before they are offered to others for sale.		14047	Books	14047
A11484	12	09	1922	Documents	Letters Out	The Secretary, Mechanics' Institute, Geelong	Request for information concerning rates paid for land and buildings and use of buildings.		14047	Accounts	14047
A11485	20	09	1922	Documents	Letters Out	A. E. McMicken Esq., Prahran	Letter concerning packaging of magazines and Illustrated weeklies from London. Also the ordering procedure for books.		14047	Library	14047
A11486	26	09	1922	Documents	Letters Out	Messrs Robertson & Mullens, Librarians, Melbourne	Payment of account and order list of books.		14047	Library	14047
A11487	10	11	1922	Documents	Letters Out	Town Clerk, City Hall, Ballarat	Letter of acceptance for President and Committee to attend the Levee to be held in honour of the Governor of Victoria's visit.		14047	Committees	14047
A11488	21	11	1922	Documents	Letters Out	Mrs Gill, Bayliss St., Stawell	Letter concerning the sale of surplus books from the library. Owing to the death of the Caretaker, Mr Bennett, the catalogue is a little late.		14047	Books	14047
A11489	22	11	1922	Documents	Letters Out	Mrs. T. J. Bennetts, Chamberlain Street, Ballarat East	Expressing sympathy on death of late Mr. T. J. Bennetts. Encloses cheque for 32 pounds 5/- which includes 25 pounds grated by Committee in recognition of Mr. Bennetts long and faithful service, the balance being salary due to date of death.		14047	Staff	14047
A11490	22	08	1923	Documents	Letters Out	Messrs R. & L. Nicholls, Mechanics' Institute, Ballarat	Notification of increase in rent by 5/1 per week. The weekly rate is thirty-three shillings.		14047	Accounts	14047
A11491	22	08	1923	Documents	Letters Out	Mr E. D'Albora, Friuterer, Ballarat	Notification of increase in rent by 4/3. Weekly rent is 27/6.		14047	Accounts	14047
A11492	04	12	1922	Documents	Letters Out	Mr. H. W. Dawe, Mt. Rowan	advising of appointment to fill staff vacancy and requesting that duties be commenced as soon as possible.		14047	Staff	14047
A11493	12	12	1922	Documents	Letters In	Miss Greenfield, Hon. Secretary, Distribution of Literature Committee, First Church of Christ Scientists, Ballarat.	accepting offer to supply the "Christian Science Monitor" for use in Reading Room		14047	Donations	14047
A11494	22	12	1922	Documents	Letters Out	The Army & Export Buying Agency, 7 Ely Place, Holborn Circus, London EC1	requesting amended account for books to date so that balance may be agreed upon before placing further orders, also requesting that no paperbacks be supplied. List of books requested.		14047	Accounts	14047
A11495	18	01	1923	Documents	Letters Out	The Secretary, Mechanics Institute, Rainbow.	forwarding 100 secondhand novels. Novels at 1/6d have been sold, 1000 remaining at 1/- each and 500 at 6d. similar to those previously sent.		14047	Books	14047
A11496	31	01	1923	Documents	Letters Out	Army & Export Buying Agency 7 Ely Place, London	querying acounts for books and periodicals 1922-1923		14047	Accounts	14047
A11497	22	02	1923	Documents	Letters Out	The Seretary, Mechanics Institute Free Library, Smeaton.	apologizing that circular for books available for sale not received and offering for personal selection of books remaining at 3d. each		14047	Books	14047
A11498	21	02	1923	Documents	Letters Out	W. G. E. Hart Esq. 20 Queen Street, Melbourne.	renewing contract for suppply of protective covers for further term of 12 months from 1st April next.		14047	Accounts	14047
A11499	23	02	1923	Documents	Letters Out	Federal Income Tax No. 72/1/4898 to 30/6/1922. for Ballarat Mechanics Institute, Ballarat.	list of names of staff and salaries paid.		14047	Staff	14047
A11500	23	02	1923	Documents	Letters Out	Henry Cole Batten, Secretary, Ballarat Mechanics Institute.	sets out dimensions and constructional materials for building situate at 116 Sturt Street Ballarat including brick shops on east and west sides.		14047	Buildings	14047
A11501				Documents	Telegram	Johnson, New Ideas, St. Kilda	"dates unsuitable write Lessees Britannia Pictures any further propositions."		14047	Britannia	14047
A11502	13	03	1923	Documents	Letters Out	Secretary, Public Health Department, Queen Street, Melbourne.	enclosing application for renewal of registration of Hall and cheque for 2 pounds fee payable.		14047	Committees	14047
A11503	27	03	1923	Documents	Letters Out	The Secretary Mechanics Institute, Rainbow.	forwarding 100 secondhand books at cheaper rate than previously quoted.		14047	Books	14047
A11504	21	04	1923	Documents	Letters Out	J. Slonem Esq., 64 Lonsdale Street, Melbourne.	acknowledging receipt of postal notes for 6/- and return of 2 books. together with list of 4 books outstanding.		14047	Receipt	14047
A11505	03	05	1923	Documents	Letters Out	The Registrar, Commonwealth Government Inscribed Stock Department, Melbourne.	requesting list of Inscribed Stock in name of Institute as at 30/4/1923 and applying for conversion of 1923 stock for 200 pounds into Commonwealth 5% Stock in Loan 1948. Enquiring whether Institue had right to convert to 5% portion bonds purchased 1921 on open market for 420 pounds @ 4-1/ 2% owing to then holding 200 pounds worth of stock.		14047	Accounts	14047
A11506	13	06	1923	Documents	Letters Out	The Secretary, Horsham Mechanics Institue, Horsham.	advising that 500 books now available at 3d. each provided personal selection is made		14047	Books	14047
A11507	15	06	1923	Documents	Letters Out	Mrs. Geo. Thomas, Mair Street, Ballarat.	requesting return books outstanding to bearer of letter.		14047	Books	14047
A11508	27	06	1923	Documents	Tenders	Mr. F. Barrow, Sculptor, Ballarat North.	accepting quote of 2 pounds 10/- for improvements to urinals and flagging at main entrance to building.		14047	Buildings	14047
A11509	27	06	1923	Documents	Letters Out	Mr. C. E. Drew, 429 Armstrong Street South, Ballarat.	requesting insertion of glass into door panels similar to that in Smoking Room and also to repair 2 back gates.		14047	Fixtures & Fittings	14047
A11510	06	08	1923	Documents	Letters Out	Registrar, Commonwealth Government Inscribed Stock, Melbourne.	enclosing receipt dated 4th May 1923 in connection with application for conversion of 5% 1948 Inscribed Stock into Commonwealth 5% loan 1928.		14047	Accounts	14047
A11511	15	08	1923	Documents	Tenders	The Secretary, John & Waygood Ltd., South Melbourne.	requesting estimate of cost of installing Electric Automatic press button lift accommodating 6 persons, and providing plain design of doors and cage.		14047	Fixtures & Fittings	14047
A11512	22	08	1923	Documents	Letters Out	Mr. C. M. Clotz, Mechanics Institute, Ballarat.	advising rental increase of 5/8 per week bring total weekly amount to 36/10d. together wth annual rate payment.		14047	Shop & Office Rentals	14047
A11513	22	08	1923	Documents	Letters Out	Miss E. Mackinnon, Mechanics' Institute, Ballarat	Notification of increase of rent by 3/4. Weekly rent now 22/-.		14047	Shop & Office Rentals	14047
A11514	22	08	1923	Documents	Letters Out	Mr C. M. Clotz	Account for Municipal rates and water and sewerage rates - Two pounds seven shillings and ten pence.		14047	Accounts	14047
A11515	01	09	1923	Documents	Letters Out	Messrs R. & L. Nicholls	Account for Municipal and water and sewerage rates - Two pounds two shillings and eight pence.		14047	Accounts	14047
A11516	22	08	1923	Documents	Letters Out	Mr E. D'Albora	Account for Municipal and water and sewerage rates - one pound fifteen shillings snd six pence.		14047	Accounts	14047
A11517	22	08	1923	Documents	Letters Out	Miss E. Mackinnon	Account for Municipal and water and sewerage rates - one pound eight shillings and five pence.		14047	Accounts	14047
A11518	23	08	1923	Documents	Letters Out	Col. W. K. Bolton, Bt Branch of National Federation, Ballarat	Letter of approval to rent an extra room, formerly used by the Caretaker. The rent for three rooms is 12/6 per week.		14047	Shop & Office Rentals	14047
A11519	22	08	1923	Documents	Letters Out	Col. W. K. Bolton, The National Federation, Ballarat	Account for Municipal, water and sewerage rates - thirteen shillings and seven pence.		14047	Accounts	14047
A11520	23	08	1923	Documents	Letters Out	Hon. General Secretary, Ballarat Benevolent Home Appeal, Ballarat	The constitution of the Institute does not allow for funds to be donated to causes such as yours. Individual Members of the Committee may donate to the appeal.		14047	Donations	14047
A11521	29	08	1923	Documents	Letters Out	The Army Export Buying Agency, 3 Ely Place, Holborn Circus, London, E.C.1	Concerning account to be paid and periodicals ordered.		14047	Accounts	14047
A11522	30	08	1923	Documents	Letters Out	The Town Clerk, Ballarat	Letter of response to the invitation to accompany the Mayor, Cr. M. J. Cooke, at Divine Service. Four members of Committee will be present.		14047	Committees	14047
A11523	05	09	1923	Documents	Letters Out	Johns & Waygood Ltd, Melbourne	Letter concerning the use of a landing, by-laws and request for an estimate for the installation of an electric lift.		14047	Fixtures & Fittings	14047
A11524	06	09	1923	Documents	Letters Out	Miss J. M. Stevenson, 19 Centreway, Chapel St., Prahran	Concerning a disputed account. Using evidence of occupation of rooms and the date of a book return, the account of three shillings is correct.		14047	Accounts	14047
A11525	06	09	1923	Documents	Letters Out	The Manager, Robertson & Mullens Ltd, Melbourne	Accepts offer of a quotation for periodicals. Placed order for Encyclopedia Britannia supplement in dark Morocco, India paper quoted at eleven pounds five shillings.		14047	Accounts	14047
A11526	07	09	1923	Documents	Letters Out	F. Barrow Esq., Sculptor, Ballarat	Acceptance of quoted price for cleaning with wire brushes the risers and sides of the whole of the stone steps.		14047	Buildings	14047
A11527	10	09	1923	Documents	Telegram	"Midnight Frolics", Hobart	"Hall not available - let on long lease.		14047	Hall booking	14047
A11528	18	09	1923	Documents	Letters Out	His Worship the Mayor, City of Ballarat (R. J. Cooke)	Letter of congratulation on appointment to office.		14047	Committees	14047
A11529	20	09	1923	Documents	Letters Out	Mrs W. F. Pleydell, Stanhope Grove, Camberwell	Letter of sympathy on death of Mr Pleydell. As the last of the original committee from 1859, the present Committee wishes to record its thanks for his work.		14047	Committees	14047
A11530	02	10	1923	Documents	Letters Out	Chief Librarian, Public Library of Victoria, Melbourne	Letter concerning the updating of the catalogue. Requesting Mr Foxcroft to inspect the library and advise as to the best means of doing so.		14047	Books	14047
A11531	22	10	1923	Documents	Letters Out	The Manager, Robertson & Mullens Ltd, Melbourne	Letter concerning state of account and including order for books.		14047	Accounts	14047
A11532	23	10	1923	Documents	Letters Out	Manager, Johns & Waygood Ltd.,	Request for estimate for installation of automatic lift be received before the next Committee meeting.		14047	Quote/Tender	14047
A11533	24	10	1923	Documents	Letters Out	The Secretary, Department of Public Health, Melbourne	Request for application for renewal of registration for Hall.		14047	Committees	14047
A11534	30	10	1923	Documents	Specifications	The Manager, Johns & Waygood Ltd., South Melbourne	Letter of thanks for specifications and sketch for lift. A sub-committee has been appointed to report to the next meeting.		14047	Fixtures & Fittings	14047
A11535	02	11	1923	Documents	Letters Out	The Manager, Scotts Hotel, Melbourne	Letter concerning a parcel of 11 books received, belonging to BMI and the Ballarat City Library. They were removed from the libraries about 7 years earlier by Mr A. P. Goddard, a teacher at the Ballarat High School. Do you know anything about this matter?		14047	Books	14047
A11536	07	11	1923	Documents	Letters Out	Clements Longford Esq., 275 Bridge Road, Richmond	Enquiry concerning passenger lifts for sale.		14047	Fixtures & Fittings	14047
A11537	07	11	1923	Documents	Letters Out	The Honourable, Chief Secretary State of Victoria, Melbourne	Requesting renewal of licence under the Theatres Act 1890.		14047	Theatre Licence	14047
A11538	13	11	1923	Documents	Letters Out	General Passenger & Freight Agent, Victorian Railways, Melbourne	Agreement for carriage of library books at half rate and copy of label now in use.		14047	Books	14047
A11539	20	11	1923	Documents	Letters Out	Mrs I. C. Sharp, Haddon	Details concerning cost of carriage of books.		14047	Books	14047
A11540	20	11	1923	Documents	Letters Out	Chief Librarian, Public Library of Victoria, Melbourne	Acknowledging visit of Mr Foxcroft to advise concerning re-cataloguing.		14047	Books	14047
A11541	20	11	1923	Documents	Letters Out	The Auditors, BMI, C/o C. E. Walker Esq., Ballarat	Request for increase in fees will need to wait until the next AGM.		14047	Accounts	14047
A11542	24	11	1923	Documents	Letters Out	The Manager, Robertson & Mullens Ltd., Melbourne	Concerning error in accounting.		14047	Accounts	14047
A11543	30	11	1923	Documents	Letters Out	Mrs Sharp, Haddon	Acknowledging remittance and notifying that 4 books have been sent by rail.		14047	Receipt	14047
A11544	04	12	1923	Documents	Letters Out	Army & Export Buying Agency, 7 Ely Place, Holborn Circus, London, EC1	Notification that all periodicals can be purchased at a lower rate locally. The American periodicals cannot be cancelled yet, but a reduction is requested. Others need to be discontinued for 1924.		14047	Accounts	14047
A11545	13	12	1923	Documents	Letters Out	H. W. L. Tisdall Esq., City Engineer, Geelong	Requesting advice concerning the new system of charging at the Geelong Mechanics' Institute Library and the value of the reorganising of the catalogue under the guidance of Mr Foxcroft. Asked to do this by the President, Mr D. Maxwell.		14047	Books	14047
A11546	18	12	1923	Documents	Letters Out	A. B. Foxcroft Esq., Public Library of Victoria, Melbourne	Report received. Because of small attendance of members at the meeting, it was resolved to consider it at the next meeting.		14047	Committees	14047
A11547	20	12	1923	Documents	Letters Out	Mr A. J. Herbert, 37 Autumn St., Geelong West	Letter to hand concerning leasing of Billiard Room. Would not entertain letting the top floor as a Billiard Room, but would for commercial or manufacturing purposes. "If sufficient inducement was offered an electric lift would be installed."		14047	Fixtures & Fittings	14047
A11548	19	12	1923	Documents	Letters Out	W. S. Smart Esq., Manager, Hodder & Stoughton Ltd., Box 2217, Sydney	Would like to do business with you direct concerning the purchase of books, as does the Melbourne Athenaeum. Enclose copies of Articles of Association and last Balance Sheet.		14047	Constitution (Rules)	14047
A11549	10	01	1924	Documents	Letters Out	The Secretary, Johns & Waygood Ltd., South Melbourne	Committee unable to justify the installation of an electric lift. Thanks for specifications.		14047	Fixtures & Fittings	14047
A11550	22	01	1924	Documents	Letters Out	A. B. Foxcroft Esq., Public Library of Victoria. Melbourne	Committee agrees to the cataloguing and levies suggested by you and requests your supervision. Have been offered a second hand Remington typewriter, which will be used if it is suitable for the cards recommended.		14047	Books	14047
A11551	24	01	1924	Documents	Correspondence	W. Gryatt Esq., Messrs. Hutchinson & Co., 178 Collins Street, Melbourne	Apologies for the trouble I have caused between you and the Booksellers Assocn. of Victoria, this was not my intention; I had been told of similar concessions could be obtained from other Publishers, acting on this advice I wrote to the Sydney Agent of Hodder & Stoughton asking for a similar concession, this was declined, although anxious to buy in the cheapest market our main reason in seeking to deal with you is to ensure a certain prompt delivery which under present circumstances is not always obtained.		14047	Accounts	14047
A11552			1924	Documents	Letters Out	Ballaarat Mechanics Institute, Sands & McDougall Pty. Ltd., A.B.Foxcroft Esq., Army & Export Buying Agency, Workers' Educational Association of Victoria, Geelong Advertiser Pty, Ltd., Geelong Standard Newspaper Co. Ltd., Nabash Systems Ltd.	typed copies of letters sent by the BMI and a note describing the Ballaarat Mechanics Institute building and situation.		14047	Letters Out	14047
A11553	18	03	1924	Documents	Letters Out	Miss M.E. Thomson, Bodkin Street, Kyneton	we are forwarding a copy of a copy of our Articles of Assocn. and our last printed catalogue; presently we are compiling a card catalogue of the library classified in accordance with the Dewey Decimal System, reference books by Dana and Dewey are recommended for use as a guidance and can be obtained through a Melbourne bookseller.		14047	Constitution (Rules)	14047
A11554	19	03	1924	Documents	Letters Out	The Secretary, Anglers' Club, Ballarat	the Class Room is booked for the next six months on Tuesdays and Thursdays; if you wish you can meet in the Committee Room adjoining the Class Room or change your nighr of meeting to a Tuesday, Wednesday or Friday.		14047	Room booking	14047
A11555	24	03	1924	Documents	Letters Out	The Manager, Australasian Manufacturing Co. Ltd., 16 Bond Street, Sydney.	please discontinue supplying the Australasian Manufacturer when the present subscription expires and we have no demand from our subscribers.		14047	Accounts	14047
A11556	26	03	1924	Documents	Letters Out	The Manager, S. Cooke Pty. Ltd., 225 Queen Street, Melbourne	letter ordering 5,000 Acme staples and 20,000 staples on sticks.		14047	Accounts	14047
A11557	01	04	1924	Documents	Letters Out	E.C. Laing Esq., Jeparit	letter informing that in a few days tenders will be invitied for the purchase of 2,000 secondhand books also bound volumes of illustrated magazines; the bulk of the books are in fair condition, we could make you a special offer of costs and delivery.		14047	Quote/Tender	14047
A11558	04	03	1924	Documents	Letters Out	A.E. McMicken Esq., Public Library, Prahran	I will not be able to attend the public meeting re visit to Ballarat of representatives of the Childrens' Welfare Assocn., I will be pleased to assist the movement in anyway especially in so far as it concerns the matter of Childrens' Libraries.		14047	Library	14047
A11559	29	04	1924	Documents	Letters Out	The Registrar, Commonwealth Government Inscribed Stock Department, Melbourne	please forward Certificate of Stock inscribed in the name of the BMI as at 30th April, 1924 for audit purposes.		14047	Accounts	14047
A11560	01	05	1924	Documents	Letters Out	Messrs. Cuthbert, Morrow & Must, Solicitors, Ballarat	we have received the payment of the half year interest on the loan of John Clarke's mortgage, we note that this property has been sold to James Clarke who desires a renewal, the BMI is willing to grant a renewal subject to the conditions in the existing mortgage.		14047	Accounts	14047
A11561	12	05	1924	Documents	Letters Out	The Army & Export Buying Agency, 7 Ely Place, Holborn Circus, London, E.C.1	we have not received any numbers of the "L" Illustration since December, 1923, please forward all back numbers, we acknowledge receipt of the following invoices, we also require about 20 pounds worth of books suitable for boys and girls.		14047	Library	14047
A11562	13	05	1924	Documents	Letters Out	Mrs. R.L. Nicholl, Griffith Street, Manly. N.S.W.	letter tendering the sympathies of the Committee and Mr. Batten on the death of your husband, Mr. R.L. Nicholls, Past President of 1905 of the BMI; his advice was always greatly appreciated.		14047	Committees	14047
A11563	29	05	1924	Documents	Letters Out	Mr. F.R. Phelan, Union Bank of Australia, Ballarat	The Committee informs you that if you have not in the next 14 days paid your overdue subscription of one pound 4 shillings and return the book Crowded Temple by McNamara proceedings with be taken to recover same.		14047	Membership	14047
A11564	26	05	1924	Documents	Letters Out	The Manager, Ballarat Banking Co., Ballarat	at the AGM this evening the following Office-Bearers were appointed for the following year, Mr. H.G. Morrow, President; Messrs. R. McGregor and H.T. Wardle, Vice-Presidents and Mr. E. Doepel, Treasurer.		14047	Committees	14047
A11565	03	06	1924	Documents	Letters Out	Mrs. J.R. Morrison, "Penrose", Greenville.	letter advising of the procedures and charges for the borrowing of books to be sent by rail and the return of.		14047	Library	14047
A11566	06	06	1924	Documents	Letters Out	Messrs. Cuthbert, Morrow & Must, Solicitors, Ballarat	letter enclosing Deed of Covenant for the mortgage of 1000 pounds duly executed by the BMI for James Clarke.		14047	Accounts	14047
A11567	13	06	1924	Documents	Letters Out	Mr. F.R. Phelan, Union Bank of Australia Ltd., Ballarat.	thank you for your payment of your overdue subscription, am disappointed you have not returned the book, Crowded Temple by McNamara, I trust you will return the book before the Committee meets next; if you cannot find the book please let me have the cost value of 5/- thereof.		14047	Accounts	14047
A11568	14	06	1924	Documents	Letters Out	Reginald Lincoln Esq., I. Bible Students' Association, Frank Street, Ballarat	letter enclosing receipt for 4 pounds 10 shillings for the use of the Class Room at the BMI for 12 consecutive Sundays commencing 8th June.		14047	Accounts	14047
A11569	16	06	1924	Documents	Letters Out	A.B. Foxcroft Esq., Public Library, Melbourne	the sale of books and other matters have kept me busy and I am unable to report that a start has been made in typing the cards for the Catalogue, Cambridge Modern History we would be obliged if you will secure the set which you think is available at 16/- per vol.., Mr. E.V. Butler, Principal of the Ballarat C. of E. Grammar School is anxious to borrow "Speculm Stulterum" by Nigel Wireker or any other work either in English or Latin by the same author and "Giraldus Cambrensis", any chance Mr. Butler can borrow any of these books for a few days?		14047	Library	14047
A11570	18	16	1924	Documents	Letters Out	The Manager, Barnet Glass Rubber Co, Melbourne	Return of two books on rubber flooring left by Mr. Reade. Quote not consistent with figures printed in books. Please re-quote.		14047	Quote/Tender	14047
A11571	18	06	1924	Documents	Letters Out	R.Tunbridge & Sons, Ballarat	Committee accepts offer to import and lay in Library at a commission of 10% on cost "A:" quality plain cork line similar to that recently laid in the Smoking Room. Your estimate of seventy seven yards. Return herewith pattern-book submitted by you.		14047	Fixtures & Fittings	14047
A11572	03	07	1924	Documents	Letters Out	Mrs. Chas. H. Kennedy, 130 Victoria Street, Ballarat East	On 16th inst, the Committee dealt with your overdue subscription. Amount due is 11/6, being subscription from 1st November 1921 to 30th April 1922. Repeated applications have been made to Mr. Kennedy and yourself for payment of same. Committee instructs me to inform you that unless the amount due is paid within 14 days, legal proceedings will be taken against you for the recovery of same.		14047	Membership	14047
A11573	03	07	1924	Documents	Letters Out	N.F.Wellington Esq. Town Clerk, Mildura.	Forwarded per goods train this day sample of second hand books for your perusal. We have large collection of travel at 1/- and 1/6 each which we can recommend. Novels remaining are good popular reading and cheap at 6d. each but we cannot warrant their condition as being suitable for a circulating library. Invoice enclosed for 4 pounds 18 shillings.		14047	Books	14047
A11574	07	11	1924	Documents	Letters Out	Under Secretary, Chief Secretary's Office, Melbourne	Application for further licence for the Mechanics' Hall under the Theatres Act 1915.		14047	Theatre Licence	14047
A11575	14	07	1924	Documents	Letters Out	Mr. Fred'k W.Vale, Howitt Street, Ballarat	Committee acknowledges receipt of your letter of resignation of your position as Caretaker and Billiard Room Attendant. Committee accepts your resignation and expresses regret that your intended removal to Tasmania has necessitated this action and takes this opportunity to record its high appreciation of the loyal services rendered by you as a member of the staff during the past five years. Committee cordially trusts your new sphere of life will be happy and prosperous. We have been authorized to attach the common seal of the Institute to this letter.		14047	Staff	14047
A11576	21	07	1924	Documents	Letters Out	Mr. Wm. Hy. Matheson, 102 Humffray Street S., Ballarat.	At committee meeting held this evening. Jas. C. Finlay was appointed to fill vacancy on the staff. Herewith I return the testimonials, which you submitted with your application.		14047	Staff	14047
A11577	21	07	1924	Documents	Letters Out	Mr. J.T.Bainbridge, 308 Ripon Street South, Ballarat.	Committee at meeting this evening appointed Jas. C. Finley to fill the vacancy on staff. Sub-committee which interviewed you considered that you also were of good type and trust you will soon succeed in improving your present position. Returned herewith testimonials submitted by you.		14047	Staff	14047
A11578	22	07	1924	Documents	Letters Out	The Manager, Harry Davies & Co. Pty. Ltd, Ballarat.	Acknowledge receipt of the Amalgamated Cotton Mills Trust Limited's work entitled "Concerning Cotton". On behalf of the Committee I beg to tender you its thanks for this beautifully illustrated book dealing with the development of the cotton industry.		14047	Donations	14047
A11579	19	08	1924	Documents	Letters Out	Dr. W.H.Barker, Sturt Street, Ballarat	Committee conveys to you its regret at your continued illness and trusts you will soon be restored to your usual good health and able to attend the next meeting. Committee is undertaking many improvements in the billiard room which should make this room still more popular to subscribers.		14047	Committees	14047
A11580	21	08	1924	Documents	Letters Out	Messrs. Thompson & Taylor, 103 Russell Street, Melbourne	Herewith money order for 1 pound 3 shillings in payment of enclosed account. Please forward one set of new bonzoline snooker balls, also samples of billiard cloth with prices marking those you consider suitable for our requirements. Understand that you allow us 10% of the prices quoted for prompt cash.		14047	Fixtures & Fittings	14047
A11581	28	08	1924	Documents	Letters Out	The Manager, Gordon & Gotch Ltd., Melbourne	Quotation please for Periodicals for 1925 as per enclosed list. Such prices to include all costs such as postage etc and to be subject to any alteration in the published price or postage rates, payments to be made in equal moieties on 1st March and 1st September l925. Please also quote prices at which you could apply those ticked on the list, if same were sent by the long route instead of posted direct. Early reply would be appreciated as it would be necessary to notify our London Agents within the next few days of any change in the service.		14047	Library	14047
A11582	29	08	1924	Documents	Letters Out	W.K.Bolton Esq., C/- National Federation, Melbourne	Enclosed Account for 15 pounds 1/3d. being rent and water rates of rooms occupied by the Ballarat Branch of the National Federation. As tenancy is in your name, I would be obliged if you would forward the above amount at your earliest convenience or refer the matter to the National Federation with a request that payment be settled. I have rendered several accounts of late to the Federation for the overdue rent.		14047	Accounts	14047
A11583	01	09	1924	Documents	Letters Out	The Army & Export Buying Agency, 7 Fly Place, Holborn Circus, London E.C.1.	Enclosed draft on Commonwealth Bank of Australasia for 53 pounds 8/4d., being payment of periodicals for the half year ending 31st December 1924. Kindly forward receipt. Will write you within next few days re further supply of periodicals in 1925. Meantime do not place orders for the American section or otherwise. No numbers of the L'Illustration for 1924 have yet come to hand.		14047	Accounts	14047
A11584	--	--	1924	Documents	Letters Out	The Manager, Subscription Dept., Gordon & Gotch Ltd., Melbourne.	Thank you for quotation for supply of 1925 periodicals dated yesterday. Will reply shortly if committee accepts your offer. Meantime kindly notify me if you are prepared to supply those quoted to be sent by rail, without supplying those to be posted direct.		14047	Library	14047
A11585	03	09	1924	Documents	Letters Out	The Army & Export Buying Agency, 7 Fly Place, Holborn Circus, London E.C.1	On 1st inst., I posted you a Commonwealth Bank of A/ia draft for 53 pounds 8/4d., in payment of account for periodicals. I find that fiction magazines such as Cassells and Pearsons can be obtained locally much cheaper about ten days later than your service. We would therefore be glad if you will supply a quotation for the periodicals on the enclosed list providing for same to be sent by the long route in weekly or fortnightly parcels, instead of being posted direct. We presume this alteration, if adopted would make no difference in the subscription rates of the balance of our periodicals as quoted by you for 1925		14047	Accounts	14047
A11586	16	09	1924	Documents	Letters Out	W.Trahar Esq., Channel Street, Ballarat East	At a meeting of Committee held last evening, I was instructed to convey to you it's sincere sympathy in the death of your brother the late Mr. Richard Trahar. The Committee feels with you in the loss not only of an affectionate brother, but of a zealous co-partner in business. Will you kindly convey to the bereaved family the sympathy of the Committee and myself in their great sorrow.		14047	Committees	14047
A11587	18	09	1924	Documents	Letters Out	H.T.Curtis Esq., Peerless Weighing Machine Coy, C/- Miss R. Ross, 49 Elizabeth Street, Melbourne	Your offer to let and keep in good order a Peerless Weighing Machine without charge and to be responsible for any damage it may sustain whilst at the Institute for the consideration of receiving eighty per cent of the takings was accepted by my Committee subject to the Committee's direction as to where such machine should be replaced and to the right of Committee to terminate the arrangment at any time. Awaiting your reply.		14047	Fixtures & Fittings	14047
A11588	25	09	1924	Documents	Letters Out	A.B.Foxcroft Esq., Public Library, Melbourne	Thank you for your suggestion of expediting typing of cards. Regret unavoidable delay in commencement. Trust you do not mind the job taking longer than we anticipated. President of Institute feels it would be in the best interests of the Institute if I undertake the work myself under your supervision therefore getting fully aquatinted with the stock and additional knowledge needed to classify books. Will continue after noting corrections to cards of have submitted to you.		14047	Library	14047
A11589	29	09	1924	Documents	Letters Out	Mr. Foxcroft, Public Library, Melbourne	I append the following particulars of the Poems of Currer, Ellis, & Action as desired in your letter of 29th inst. Name of Publisher - Smith Elder & Co. There is no errata slip at the beginning nor end. The vol. is in the original cloth binding with a harp decoration on outside covers & is in good condition. The printer's name, John Hasler, London, is on a fly leaf at the end, and a small label with "Bound by Westleys & Co., Lond." pasted on inside of the back cover - There are 165 pages, also contents & title pages pages and blank pages at beginning & three at end, one page t end advertising the prose fictions "Jane Eyre", "Wuthering Heights" and "Genant of Wildfell Hall".		14047	Library	14047
A11590	29	09	1924	Documents	Letters Out	Mrs. W.H.Barker, Sturt Street West, Ballarat	Committee conveying sympathy on death of husband Dr. W.H.Barker. Committee desires to place on record high appreciation of the valuable services rendered by Dr. Barker during the many years he occupied a seat on the committee. Committee feels it has not only lost a valued fellow worker but also a dear friend who was highly respected and esteemed by all who had the pleasure and privilege of his friendship.		14047	Committees	14047
A11591	30	09	1924	Documents	Letters Out	Miss Cooper, 110 Webster Street, Ballarat	My committee will be pleased to make a donation of books to the Trawalla Soldiers Library. Any recently discarded books are available for the purpose and I will be glad if you will call and make a selection from same.		14047	Books	14047
A11592	02	10	1924	Documents	Letters Out	John Fanning Esq., Kings Theatre, Melbourne	Re your letter of 1st inst., re hall hire. The committee has granted a further two years as of 1st November 1924, to the present lessees in accordance their option for renewal. Therefore the committee is unable to help you with your request at this time.		14047	Hall booking	14047
A11593	07	10	1924	Documents	Letters Out	General Secretary, Workers' Educational Association, Education Department, Melbourne	Enclosed herewith account for 12 pounds 13/- for the use of the Class Room for the University Tutorial Classes. My Committee fixed the rent as low as possible. My committee trusts that the classes will be continued next year, when you can rely on its cordial co-operation.		14047	Accounts	14047
A11594	13	10	1924	Documents	Letters Out	J.A.C.Firth Esq. M.A. 88 Little Mallop Street, Geelong	Acknowledge receipt of your offer to loan, without charge, a chart of history and geology, and to inform you that same shall be laid before the Committee at its next meeting on 20th inst.		14047	Committees	14047
A11595	13	10	1924	Documents	Letters Out	Donald Mcdonald Esq, Mechanics' Institute, Geelong	Mr. J.A.C. Firth M.A. of your city, has offered to loan to this Institute, without charge, a chart of history and geology of his own invention. This chart is on paper 2 inches wide and 225 feet long and Mr. Firth wishes it placed around the shelves in the library. My Committee will consider offer on 18th inst., and I would be greatly obliged if you could advise if you know anything of the invention and whether the chart would be of sufficient interest to our subscribers to accept the offer. Thank you for your trouble.		14047	Committees	14047
A11596	17	10	1924	Documents	Letters Out	The Principal, School of Mines, Bendigo	J.A.C. Firth M.A. of Geelong has offered to loan to the Institute a chart of history and geology which he states was exhibited recently at your Institution. Would you advise whether you consider it of sufficient interest to our subscribers to warrant my committee accepting the offer. Would you reply by return post as my committee meets on Monday 20th inst.		14047	Committees	14047
A11597	21	10	1924	Documents	Letters Out	J.A.C.Firth Esq. M.A., 88 Little Malop Street, Geelong	The Committee inspected your chart with a great deal of interest and decided to place same on the table in the centre of the library where it will be readily available to members. It is not possible for us to attach it to the book shelves. Have notified the local newspaper of the acceptance of your offer. The chart will be returned to you early in December next.		14047	Committees	14047
A11598	21	10	1924	Documents	Letters Out	The Director, School of Mines & Industries, Bendigo	Thank you for your telegram of 17th inst.. Your promptness was appreciated. Like you we are not greatly impressed with the invention in question but rather than offend Mr. Firth by rejecting his offer my committee decided to place the chart in the library for inspection by members of the Institute.		14047	Committees	14047
A11599	22	10	1924	Documents	Letters Out	The Librarian, Mechanics' Institute, Stawell	Bulk of our books are purchased from local and Melbourne booksellers at the published prices less the usual discount allowed to libraries. Also obtain books from Army & export Buying Agency. Enclose herewith this firms September list of novels. Latter source of supply is cheaper but payment must be made in advance and books found unsuitable cannot be returned. Local suppliers are always willing to send books "on sale or return". London suppliers can generally be relied upon to supply novels known to be good. London drafts can be purchased presently at a discounted exchange of 2%.		14047	Books	14047
A11600	24	10	1924	Documents	Letters Out	The Manager, National Geographic Socy, Hubbart Memorial Hall, 16th & M Street N.W. Washington DC.	Beginning with January 1925 number, kindly forward us until further notice two copies of your monthly journal. This is a public library and to such institutions I believe you allow a discount of 50c. Enclosed money order for 1 pound 16/-. Any balance due to or from you could be carried forward to next year. Please supply receipt.		14047	Library	14047
A11601	07	11	1924	Documents	Letters Out	Mr R. A. Hudson, Ballarat East	Request to complete the enclosed certificate for the Fire Underwriters' Association relating to the electric installation completed recently.		14047	Accounts	14047
A11602	10	11	1924	Documents	Letters Out	Manager, Robertson & Mullens Ltd., Melbourne	Yet another request for the monthly account to be sent in time for the Committee Meeting on the 15th. Correction of last month's invoice.		14047	Accounts	14047
A11603	17	11	1924	Documents	Letters Out	The Secretary, Patent Lever Showcase Coy, South Yarra	The Committee would like to have a plan and specifications from you, but need to know if you will charge for this and would you be prepared to carry out any work under the supervision of the Institute's architects?		14047	Committees	14047
A11604	18	11	1924	Documents	Letters Out	W. H. Fleay Esq., Sturt St, Ballarat	Notification of unanimous election to the Committee after the death of Dr W. H. Barker.		14047	Committees	14047
A11605	19	11	1924	Documents	Letters Out	Mr Jas. C. Finlay, Caretaker, Mechanics' Institute, Ballarat	Following the month's notice given by you on 4th November,arrangements have been made to fill your position as from 27th inst. You will be paid your salary to 4th December, but your duties are to cease on the morning of the 26th inst.		14047	Staff	14047
A11606	01	12	1924	Documents	Letters Out	The Secretary, Patent Lever Showcase Coy., South Yarra	Thanks for letter explaining you make no charge for plans and specifications for proposed new shop fronts. Kindly post plans to us.		14047	Buildings	14047
A11607	04	12	1924	Documents	Letters Out	The Secretary, Patent Lever Showcase Pty Ltd, South Yarra	Letter of thanks for plans. Committee will consider them next meeting. Should your offer be accepted, when would you start?		14047	Buildings	14047
A11608	05	12	1924	Documents	Letters Out	The Army & Export Buying Agency, 7 Ely Place, Holborn Circus, London	Letter concerning lists of books and periodicals ordered for 1925, and payment for them.		14047	Books	14047
A11609	05	12	1924	Documents	Letters Out	Mr A. H. Smith, Commonwealth Bank of Australasia, Ballarat	Another request for subscription dating back to 1923. The Committee has called for a list of overdue subscriptions.		14047	Membership	14047
A11610	05	12	1924	Documents	Letters Out	Mr A. E. James, c/o Her Majesty's Theatre, Ballarat	Another request for payment of subscription. The Committee has asked for a list of overdue subscriptions.		14047	Membership	14047
A11611	12	12	1924	Documents	Letters Out	J. A. C. Firth, Esq. M. A., 88 Little Malop St., Geelong	Returning the Chart of history and geology. Thanks for allowing it to be inspected by members.		14047	Committees	14047
A11612	22	01	1925	Documents	Letters Out	Deputy-Commissioner of Repatriation, St Kilda Rd., Melbourne	Because of ill health, Mr H. A. Keynton has left the position of Caretaker of the BMI. His duties ceased here on the 21st inst., and he is now out of employment.		14047	Staff	14047
A11613	--	--	1925	Documents	Notes		Notes concerning the make up and dimensions of the building of the BMI - perhaps related to the plans for new shop fronts.		14047	Buildings	14047
A11614	23	01	1925	Documents	Letters Out	The Manager, Patent Lever Showcase Pty Ltd, Yarra, South Yarra	The tender for two shop fronts from Mr J. H. Brown was accepted by the Committee. We regret you were not successful, but offer thanks for your assistance.		14047	Quote/Tender	14047
A11615	23	02	1925	Documents	Letters Out	The Manager, Geelong Advertiser Pty Ltd, Geelong	Request for regular supply of the paper on the best terms available.		14047	Library	14047
A11616	24	02	1925	Documents	Letters Out	V. R. Allan Esq., Hon. Secretary, Ballarat Anglers' Club, Ballarat	Further request to remove items from the class room previously used by the Club. It has been let as from 10th March and the Institute has agreed to thoroughly renovate it before then. It may be necessary to store some items in the basement.		14047	Lectures and classes	14047
A11617	01	03	1925	Documents	Specifications	Specifications	List of requirements for renovation of classroom at BMI, to be completed within one week of signing the contract. Generally concerning painting an papering.		14047	Fixtures & Fittings	14047
A11618	26	02	1925	Documents	Letters Out	Mr John Thomas Bainbridge, 308 Ripon St., Ballarat	Notice of appointment as Caretaker and Billiard Room Attendant of the Ballarat Mechanics' Institute. The engagement is from week to week and duties are set forth in the Report Book.		14047	Staff	14047
A11619	16	01	1925	Documents	Letters Out	The Army and Export Buying Agency, 7, Ely Place, Holborn Circus, London	Encloses a draft on the Commonwealth Bank of Australia for periodicals for the half-year. Do not send small cheap editions of novels.		14047	Accounts	14047
A11620	16	03	1925	Documents	Letters Out	Donald McDonald Esq., Secretary, Mechanic's Institute, Geelong	The Committee will favorably consider your suggestion of a chess tournament between a team from your Institute and ours, I will contact you again.		14047	Committees	14047
A11621	18	03	1925	Documents	Letters Out	Misses R. & L. Nicholls, 119 Sturt Street, Ballarat	The Committee has decided to increase your rent by 2/- per week; commencing from date of improvement to the premises occupied by you in view of the addition of a piercase to the contract.		14047	Shop & Office Rentals	14047
A11622	18	03	1925	Documents	Letters Out	Miss E. McKinnon, 115 Sturt Street, Ballarat	The Committee has decided to increase your rent by 2/- per week on completion of the improvements to the premises occupied by you in view of the addition of a piercase to the contract.		14047	Shop & Office Rentals	14047
A11623	18	03	1925	Documents	Letters Out	Donald McDonald Esq., Secretary, Geelong Mechanic's Institute, Geelong	the Committee extends to your Institute a cordial invitation to meet our players for the proposed chess tournament, a team could be provided by us; any day except Saturday would suit our players, we leave it to you to fix a date, we suggest that play commences at 4pm, the Committee desires to entertain you for dinner at 6pm, after which, play could resume.		14047	Committees	14047
A11624	26	03	1925	Documents	Letters Out	The Secretary, Geelong Mechanic's Institute, Geelong	I am calling a meeting of the players for the purpose of selecting a team for the chess tournament on the 23rd April.		14047	Committees	14047
A11625	27	03	1925	Documents	Letters Out	E. Doepel, Esq.	a meeting of chess players of the BMI will be held on 31st March for the purpose of arranging a tournament to be held on 23rd April between the the BMI and Geelong Mechanic's Institute.		14047	Committees	14047
A11626	31	03	1925	Documents	Letters Out	W.G.G. Hart Esq., Chancery House, 440 Little Collins Street, melbourne	the Committee accepts your offer for a new supply of protective covers for our weekly periodicals in the Newspaper Reading Room.		14047	Donations	14047
A11627	21	04	1925	Documents	Letters Out	The Manager, North British & Mercantile Insurance Co. Ltd., 37 Queen Street, Melbourne	I wish to advise you that Mrs. E. Fricke, a member of the BMI, fell from the first floor landing of staircase to the ground floor of the BMI yesterday, to date, I have had no formal notification from the party concerned.		14047	Insurance	14047
A11628	02	05	1925	Documents	Letters Out	H.G. Morrow Esq., & G. H. Ballhausen Esq.	A meeting of the Building Committee is to held on Monday the 4th inst; letter details business to be discussed.		14047	Meetings	14047
A11629	22	04	1925	Documents	Letters Out	City Clerk, City Hall, Ballarat	letter directed by the Commitee conveying their appreciation of the work recently carried out by Council in connection with the street channel at the entrance of the BMI.		14047	Committees	14047
A11630	05	05	1925	Documents	Letters Out	Town Clerk, City Hall, Ballarat	The Committee regrets the breach of law re the piers under show-cases and directs me to ask the Council whether it will permit the offending projections to remain on condition that the Committee in writing, will remove the projections at anytime the Council requests to do so.		14047	Buildings	14047
A11631	26	05	1925	Documents	Letters Out	The Manager, Ballarat Banking Co. Ltd., Ballarat	At the AGM of the BMI last evening, the following office-bearers were appointed for the ensuing year, Mr. Robert McGregor, President; Messrs. H.T. Wardle and A.E.C. Kerr, Vice-Presidents and Mr. E. Doepel, Treasurer.		14047	Meetings	14047
A11632	26	05	1925	Documents	Letters Out	Mrs. N.F. Spielvogel, Exeter Street, Ballarat	the Committee conveys to you and Mrs. Batten their appreciation of the services rendered in entertaining the Geelong Chess Team on their occasion of their visit to the BMI with the afternoon tea and supper.		14047	Committees	14047
A11633	29	05	1925	Documents	Letters Out	Deputy Registrar, Commonwealth Govt. Inscribed Stock Dept., Melbourne	letter enclosing Certificate of Incorporation of the BMI.		14047	Committees	14047
A11634	29	05	1925	Documents	Letters Out	Mr. W.J. Coker, Railway Station, Tallorook	The Committee requests the return of the books borrowed by you in February, 1922, L:ife of Hales and Splendid Outcasts within 14 days, if you cannot find the books please re-imburse the BMI with 10/6d.		14047	Books	14047
A11635	29	05	1925	Documents	Letters Out	Mr. Chas Lavers, Howitt Street, Ballarat.	The Books, The Planter and Long Chance borrowed by you in December, 1921 have not been returned to the BMI, if you cannot locate them a charge of 10/- is reqwuired.		14047	Books	14047
A11636	10	06	1925	Documents	Letters Out	The Manager, Circulating Dept, Daily Telgraph, Fleet Street, London, E.C.4	the Committee will be pleased to accept your offer to resume delivery on payment of cost of postage, viz. 2 pounds 12 shillingas p.a.		14047	Accounts	14047
A11637	16	06	1925	Documents	Letters Out	Mr. J.H. Brown, Doveton Street, Ballarat	the Committee accepts your tender of 130 pounds for alterations to the fruit shop in accordance with the plans and specifications submitted by you.		14047	Quote/Tender	14047
A11638	16	06	1925	Documents	Letters Out	Messrs. Clegg & Morrow, Architects, Lydiard Street, Ballarat.	re: Brick piers under show-case. Council has contacted my Committee re above matter. Committee has directed me to as you to write to Council and explain why the proper notice of intention to carry out the recent alterations to the shop fronts was not given to the Council until the work was almost completed. Committee feels to be absolved from responsibility in the matter requires a letter to Council either from you or the Contractor Mr. Brown.		14047	Buildings	14047
A11639	23	06	1925	Documents	Letters Out	W.W.Johnston Esq., International Bible Studies Ass'n, 495 Collins Street, Melbourne	Receipt of gift of Association's "Studies in the Scriptures", series 1 - 7; acknowledged with gratitude.		14047	Donations	14047
A11640	24	06	1925	Documents	Letters Out	The Manager, Hutchinsons, 174-176 Collins Street, Melbourne	re: discount. Only arrangement made with you was for trade rates less 10% discount and a further cash discount of 5%. Verified by the cash payment of 6 pounds 3/6d. made to you on 21st February last. Have obtained bulk of our Colonial editions of novels in the past from our London agents at 4/6 post. free. Rather than remit you the discount said to be deducted in error I would prefer you to debit our account with amount, viz 5/8.		14047	Book costs	14047
A11641	14	07	1925	Documents	Correspondence	E.Bechervaise Esq., 51 Moorabool Street, Geelong	Receipt of London and North Eastern Railway Company's souvenir volume entitled "The Pageant of Empire" , illustrating the facilities afforded by the Company's docks and railways for dealing with the cargo transportation of the Empire, acknowledged with gratitude of President (Hon. Rob't McGregor) and committee.		14047	Donations	14047
A11642	16	07	1925	Documents	Letters Out	Miss M. Young, Librarian, Free Library, Clunes	Enclosed list marked with a few of the books available from 1/6 to 2/- each. All in good order. Have a large number of good popular novels at 6d. each but cannot warrant their condition being suitable for a circulating library. Have weeded 500 works of travel, essays and scientific works which are in good condition, though somewhat out of date. You could have these for 3d. to 6d. each. Recommend visit to view the above books.		14047	Letters Out	14047
A11643	21	07	1925	Documents	Letters Out	Mr. Kington, Robinvale P.O.	Re; Second hand books. Have large number of novels for sale from 3d. to 1/6 each but have not list of same to send you. Recently weeded 500 works of travel, essays and scientific works and will sell from 3d. to 6d. each. Suggest you visit Institute to view same.		14047	Book costs	14047
A11644	21	07	1925	Documents	Letters Out	The Army and Export Buying Agency, 7 Ely Place, Holboun Circus, London.	Please add Eng. "Chess Magazine" to list of periodicals, commencing supply at once. On receipt of back order and account I shall send you another order of 20 pounds along with the remittance for periodicals for the half year ending 31st December 1925.		14047	Accounts	14047
A11645	20	08	1925	Documents	Letters Out	Rev. T. Howard Whitworth, The Vicarage, Birchip.	Committee granted your request of 13th inst. 300 second hand books contained in two boxes will be forwarded by goods train.		14047	Books	14047
A11646	20	08	1925	Documents	Letters Out	The Manager, Army and Export Buying Agency Ltd., 7 Ely Place, Holborn Circus, London E.C.1.	Enclosed Commonwealth Bank of Australia for 75 pounds 12/10 in payment of periodicals for half year ending 31st December 1925, and a further book order of 20 pounds for forthcoming novels of most popular authors including any titles of K.Rhodes, Marg't. Pedlar and P.C.Wren with the exception of Vision of Desire (Pedlar) and any short stories of these authors. Send copies of invoices for 1st and 14th January 1925 - 18/- and 1 pound 15/7 respectively, so that I can ascertain that the books actually arrived.		14047	Accounts	14047
A11647	25	08	1925	Documents	Letters Out	Town Clerk, City Hall, Ballarat	Further to request from our Architects re proposed alterations to fruit shop at the Institute, Committee hereby applies for Council's permission to cut away portion of western pier back to inside line of western wall from footpath to underside of verandah. Early reply would be appreciated as Contractor and tenant are very anxious to complete the work before the end of this month.		14047	Buildings	14047
A11648	29	08	1925	Documents	Letters Out	The Secretary, Federal Institute of Accountants, Melbourne	Reference for Herbert William Dawe employed by Institute for three years as a reliable, trustworthy and conscientious officer and worthy member of the Institute. After perusal of your syllabus of examination regulations re subjects of preliminary section, I consider from the books of accounts and records kept by Mr. Dawe at this Institute, that he be exempt from such preliminary examination.		14047	Staff	14047
A11649	08	09	1925	Documents	Letters Out	The Town Clerk, Town Hall, Ballarat	At least four members of my Committee intend to accompany His Worship the Mayor and Councilors to divine service at the City Hall on Sunday evening next.		14047	Committees	14047
A11650			1925	Documents	Specifications	Mechanics' Institute, 117 Sturt Street, Ballarat	SPECIFICATIONS. ELECTRIC LIGHTING AT SHOPS FOR THE BALLARAT MECHANICS' INSTITUTE. One light required in each window of fruit shop, one in fruit shop, and one in workroom of florists' shop - four in all. Lamps to be three of 50 c.p., and one of 100 c.p., and to be in fruit shop. The present gaslight in florists' shop and old electric fittings in fruit shop to become the property of the contractor and allowed for in his tender. All wiring to be in metal conduits, and the whole of the materials and workmanship shall be of the best description and the work carried out in accordance with the requirements of the Fire Underwriters Association and of the Electricity Board. Tenders to be lodged in writing not later than Friday, 18th September 1925.		14047	Buildings	14047
A11651	03	10	1925	Documents	Letters Out	Dr. J. R. Pound, Dana Street, Ballarat	Gratefully acknowledge donation of two books. (1) Howe, H.E. "Chemistry in Industry". (2) Mellor, J.W. Etc. "Physics in Industry".		14047	Donations	14047
A11652	30	10	1925	Documents	Letters Out	W.Coulthard Esq., Secretary, National Federation, Ballarat	Right to use the classroom of the Institute, between the hours of 8am and 7pm each day with the exception of Sunday for three weeks commending 26th inst., and terminating on 14th November next has been granted for the charge of 1 pound per week.		14047	Room booking	14047
A11653	11	11	1925	Documents	Letters Out	Brother J.F. Daly, Christian Bros. School, Drummond Street, Ballarat	re your letter of 10th inst. to the Lessees of our Hall, the Britannia Pictures, who regret to say that it is not convenient to entertain your offer. Mr. C.E.Walker, The Secretary to the Lessees, will supply you with any further particulars required.		14047	Hall booking	14047
A11654	17	11	1925	Documents	Letters Out	The Secretary, Public health Department, Melbourne	Receipt of your memo of 12th inst. and inform you that the plan of the proposed sewerage connections will be sent to the Health Officer of the Local Council with instructions to submit plan to your for your approval.		14047	Buildings	14047
A11655	17	11	1925	Documents	Letters Out	Dr. J.R. Pound, Dana Street, Ballarat	Gratefully acknowledge your donation of book "Cambridge Readings in the Literature of Science".		14047	Donations	14047
A11656	18	11	1925	Documents	Letters Out	A.B.Foxcroft Esq, Public Library, Melbourne	Your letter offering to supervise gratitously, the balance of the catalogue came too late for the committee meeting held on the same day. It will be placed before committee at the next meeting. Congratulations and best wishes on your appointment as Librarian to the University of Melbourne. Enclosed Money order for 1 pound 17/6 paying enclosed accounts.		14047	Committees	14047
A11657	10	12	1925	Documents	Letters Out	The Manager, S.Cooke Pty. Ltd., 225 Queen Street, Melbourne	Please forward 5,000 staples for Acme Stapler. Kindly quote price of supplying "Continental" or other make of a 3 or 4 wheel Automatic numbering stamp, 1 - 9999 style G or letters as near as possible to the following size: (2328)		14047	Fixtures & Fittings	14047
A11658	11	12	1925	Documents	Letters Out	Health Officer, City of Ballaarat, Ballarat	As required by Public Health Dep't., enclosed plan and particulars of proposed fittings to connect building with sewers of the Ballarat Sewerage Authority for submission by you to the health Commission. Notice drainage plan is a combined system in which the Institute of Bones ' Estate (No. 123 Sturt Street) are combined, consequently the fittings of Bones' Est. would not concern the commission. Conveniences for theatre patrons comply in number with No. 86 of the Buildings Regulations 1924. Reconstruction of No. 17 closet is practically in the same position as the one it replaces and additional urinals. No. 20, are close to similar fittings on the same floor.		14047	Buildings	14047
A11659	09	11	1925	Documents	Letters Out	The Under Secretary, Chief Secretary's Office, Melbourne	Application for renewal of licence under the Theatres' Act 1915.		14047	Theatre Licence	14047
A11660	04	11	1925	Documents	Letters Out	The Engineer in Chief, Sewerage Authority, Ballarat	Request to include any structural alterations or additions when plans are being drawn up for sewerage connection.		14047	Buildings	14047
A11661	18	12	1925	Documents	Letters Out	The Editor, Journal of Agriculture, Department of Agriculture, Melbourne	Acceptance of offer to provide BMI with copies of The Journal of Agriculture. Also request for copies of departmental publications		14047	Library	14047
A11662	22	12	1925	Documents	Letters Out	A. B. Foxcroft Esq., Public Library of Victoria, Melbourne	The Committee accepts with great appreciation your offer to do the balance of the work of supervising the catalogue in an honorary capacity. They intend to make recognition of your services in the future.		14047	Library	14047
A11663	23	12	1925	Documents	Letters Out	Messrs G. P. Putnam's Sons, Publishers, 2 West 45th St., New York	Letter of thanks for the donation of the set of nine volumes of Professor George Lansing Raymond's works.		14047	Donations	14047
A11664	23	12	1925	Documents	Letters Out	Engineer in Chief, The Ballarat Sewerage Authority, Ballarat	Payment of ninety pounds ten shillings to cover structural alterations related to connection of sewer will be held over until approval from the Health Commission is obtained. Your plans have been forwarded to the Health Officer.		14047	Accounts	14047
A11665	28	12	1925	Documents	Letters Out	The Manager, The Army and Export Buying Agency Ltd., 7 Ely Place, Holborn Circus, London	Re-order for 1926 of the periodicals already being supplied. Payment will be made in 2 parts in March and September. Also order for 5 books.		14047	Library	14047
A11666	27	12	1925	Documents	Letters Out	Commonwealth Meteorologist, Meteorological Bureau, Melbourne	Request for a copy of the Australian Meteorological Observers' Handbook just published. "Reliable weather data is much sought for by frequenters of our reading rooms."		14047	Library	14047
A11667	14	01	1926	Documents	Letters Out	The Manager, Robertson & Mullens, Elizabeth St., Melbourne	Query about inaccuracy of invoice.		14047	Accounts	14047
A11668	19269	01	1926	Documents	Letters Out	H. G. Morrow Esq,.Sturt St. W., Ballarat	Letter of sympathy on the death of his mother - from the Committee and personally from Mr Batten		14047	Committees	14047
A11669	19	01	1926	Documents	Letters Out	The Secretary, Public Health Department, Melbourne	Letter of thanks for approval of the sanitary accommodation to be provided in connection with the sewering of the BMI. Also encloses form for the renewal of registration of the building and a cheque for two pounds covering the fee for 1926.		14047	Buildings	14047
A11670	28	01	1926	Documents	Letters Out	Edgar Warwick Esq., Wickliffe Theatres, Esplanade, St Kilda	The lessees of the Hall, Britannia Pictures, are not able to accommodate the showing of "Court Cards".		14047	Britannia	14047
A11671	26	01	1926	Documents	Letters Out	The Manager, Robertson & Mullens Ltd., Melbourne	Notification of parcel of returns being sent by rail. All books were sent by you on approval. If available, please forward books on enclosed list.		14047	Books	14047
A11672	--	01	1926	Documents	Specifications	Ballaarat Mechanics' Institute	Electric Power points for the Ballaarat Mechanics' Institute. Details for installation of 3 power points, one each in Reading Room, Library and Billiard Room.		14047	Fixtures & Fittings	14047
A11673	04	02	1926	Documents	Letters Out	Mrs. R.H. Evans, Rokewood	letter enclosing rates for subscription, cost of rail delivery and new list of books available for borrowers.		14047	Membership	14047
A11674	11	02	1926	Documents	Letters Out	Mr. Thompson, General Secretary, Workers' Educational Assoc. of Vic., Melbourne	In view of the fact that the room you occupy for classes relating to the University Tutorial has recently been renovated the charge of 3/6d per night will be reviewed by the Committee.		14047	Room booking	14047
A11675	11	02	1926	Documents	Letters Out	Engineer in Chief, Ballarat Sewerage Authority, Ballarat	letter enclosing cheque for 90 pounds 10 shillings to cover the cost of structural alterations in connection with the sewerage of the BMI.		14047	Accounts	14047
A11676	14	02	1926	Documents	Letters Out	W.L. Paine Esq., 14 Darling Street, South Yarra	letter regretting that your health no longer permits you to occupy the Committee Room; the staff thank you for your kind appreciation of their service.		14047	Committees	14047
A11677	16	02	1926	Documents	Letters Out	Hon. M. Baird, MP, Lydiard Street, Ballarat	the Committee thanks you for your endeavours and enquiry from the State Treasury, Melbourne for a set of the 191 Consolidated Acts of Victoria.		14047	Library	14047
A11678	16	02	1926	Documents	Letters Out	Mr. Thompson, General Secretary, Workers' Educational Assoc. of Vic., Melbourne	the Committee has agreed to continue letting the class room to you for the same charge as before viz. 3/6d per evening.		14047	Room booking	14047
A11679	16	02	1926	Documents	Letters Out	Mrs. D.L. Hamilton, 513 Skipton Street, Ballarat	the Committee directs me to thank you for the magazines you have donated to the BMI on the two occasions recently.		14047	Donations	14047
A11680	16	02	1926	Documents	Letters Out	Miss A.G. Meeney, 204 Lyons Street South, Ballarat	the Committee thanks you for your valuable donation to the Reference Library of "Harmsworth New Atlas" comprising of forty fortnightly parts.		14047	Donations	14047
A11681	23	02	1926	Documents	Letters Out	J.G. Atlee Hunt Esq., 55 Macquarie Street, Sydney.	the Committee thanks you for your letter enclosing printed rules and reports relating to the activities of the Literary Institutes Assoc. of N.S.W.		14047	Donations	14047
A11682	22	02	1926	Documents	Letters Out	The Secretary, The Patents Office, 25 Southampton Bldgs, Chancery Lane, London, W.3	We note that the revised edition of the Index key is now in preparation and we would be pleased if you would supply us with a copy when available; we also appreciate the "Abridgments of Specifications" received from you during the past two years.		14047	Library	14047
A11683	23	02	1926	Documents	Letters Out	Messrs. Thomson & Taylor, Billard Table Manufacturers, 103-5 Russell Street, Melbourne	lhank you for your letter of 4th inst., enclosing the prices and patterns for recovering billiard tables, at present the Committee is not disposed to carry out any immediate updating.		14047	Fixtures & Fittings	14047
A11684	23	02	1926	Documents	Letters Out	Mrs. George Glenny, Wendouree Parade, Ballarat	could you please alter your receipt for subscription to 31st January, 1927 and not on the 31st July, 1926 as inserted in the receipt.		14047	Membership	14047
A11685		03	1926	Documents	Letters Out	Dr. Robin, Church of England Grammar School, Corio, Vic.	With thanks for cheque for 1 pound 17 shillings 6 pence for subscription and postage to "L" Illustration" ; we will cease sending this to you when this current subscription expires in March next year.		14047	Library	14047
A11686	16	03	1926	Documents	Letters Out	The Manager, Army & Export Buying Agency Ltd., 7 Ely Place, Holborn Circus, London, E.C.1.	letter enclosig bank draft of 54 pounds and 1 pence in payment of periodicals for the half year ending 30th June, 1926, please forward statement showing the position of our book account.		14047	Accounts	14047
A11687	29	03	1926	Documents	Letters Out	Local Agents, National Mutual Life Assurance Co. of A'asia Ltd., Ballarat.	letter enclosing policies nd notices of Assignment for the Policy No's 332858 for J.T. Bainbridge, 332859 for H.C. Batten and 332861 for H.W. Dawe, please register transfers.		14047	Insurance	14047
A11688		04	1926	Documents	Letters Out	The Engineer in Chief, Ballarat Sewerage Authority, Ballarat	the Committee desires the extra work to be carried out in installing glazed earthenware stalls and that a mistake has been made in providing for the existing urinal of slate and cement to be retained.		14047	Buildings	14047
A11689		04	1926	Documents	Letters Out	Hon. Secretary, Rokewood Mechanics' Institute, Rokewood	Response to letter of the 13th inst., the Committee is content to wait for the decisions of a number of pending cases re to the demand of the A/asian Performing Right Assocn. Ltd., I understand a small fee is charged for a licence which must be obtained.		14047	Committees	14047
A11690	21	04	1926	Documents	Letters Out	The Manager, Robertson & Mullens Ltd., Melbourne	letter encloses cheque for 16 pounds 8 shillings and 2 pence on account; query why do we have to request each month for a statement when we have advised you that our accounts are passed for payment on the 15th of each month.		14047	Accounts	14047
A11691	21	04	1926	Documents	Letters Out	The Manager, Ballarat Banking Co. Ltd., Ballarat	letter enclosing list of Office Bearers for the coming year and that the meeting authorised the Committee to borrow up to 400 pounds on overdraft with your bank.		14047	Accounts	14047
A11692	23	04	1926	Documents	Letters Out	The Hon. Secretary, Mechanics' Institute, Ballan	the Committee has not considered to date any action been taken to the demand of The Australian Performing Right Assocn., Melbourne; I understand a licence must be obtained and would advise a small fee in your case should be paid.		14047	Committees	14047
A11693	20	05	1926	Documents	Letters Out	Messrs. Thomson & Taylor, 103 Russell Street, Melbourne	The account for 3 pounds is excessive seeing your workman's hours did not exceed three hours, we supplied the material for recovering of the cushions for the table, and even with his Ballarat expenses we think you will find on investigation the charge excessive.		14047	Fixtures & Fittings	14047
A11694	31	05	1926	Documents	Letters Out	The Manager, London & Export Buying Agency Ltd., 7 Ely Place, Holborn Circus, London, E.C.1.	letter enclosing Bank Draft for 20 pounds on account, query availability of new novel and please add "The Wireless Magazine" to our list of periodicals.		14047	Accounts	14047
A11695	22	06	1926	Documents	Letters Out	The Secretary, Geelong Mechanics' Institute, Geelong	the Committee offer their sincere sympathy to you and your members in the loss sustained by the fire, we hope that with your claim against the Insurance Companies concerned will, to a great extent enable you to erect a better theatre than the one destroyed.		14047	Committees	14047
A11696	20	07	1926	Documents	Letters Out	Mrs. Wm. Trahar, Victoria Street, Ballarat	Conveying committees condolences at death of Mr. Wm. Trahar, who was a member of the committee for 20 years. Wm. Trahar was not only a zealous worker but a highly respected and esteemed friend to all those who had the pleasure and privilege of his friendship.		14047	Committees	14047
A11697	17	08	1926	Documents	Letters Out	The Lessees of the Mechanics' Hall, C/- C.E. Walker Esq., Britannia Pictures, Ballarat	The following text is a resolution made by my committee. "That the Lessees of Hall be informed that complaints have been made as to overcrowding and obstructions in passageways of Hall during their entertainments and that, this serious breach of the regulations governing public buildings the Committee requires that strict compliance with the regulations in this respect be enforced."		14047	Britannia	14047
A11698	17	08	1926	Documents	Letters Out	R. de Courey Shaw Esq., Drummond Street North, Ballarat	The Committee has appointed you as a member of the Committee of the Institute to fill the vacancy caused by the death of Capt. Trahar. Your term of office will expire at the general meeting of members in May 1927. Next regular meeting of the committee will be held on 20th prox., (third Monday in the month). Herewith enclosed copy of the Institute's Articles of Association.		14047	Committees	14047
A11699	18	08	1926	Documents	Letters Out	Miss H. A. Nelson, Beaufort	Forwarding under separate cover, copy of "Green Barley" by H. Arnold Nelson, which you may borrow for one month. Kindly forward 4 1/2d. postage for same when returning book. Unable to dispose of any Australian stories from our Library without authority from my committee. Trust loan of the book will meet your requirements.		14047	Library	14047
A11700	19	08	1926	Documents	Letters Out	A.E. Micken Esq., P. Public Library Prahran	Acknowledging receipt of letter informing us that Mr. Meleng, Secretary of Institutes' Association of S.Aus. is convening a meeting to be held at Adelaide about 7th Oct. next with a view of forming a Library Association of Australia. My committee agrees with this view but directed me to gain further particulars as to its objects. Would appreciate your directing Mr. Meleng to supply me with any literature relating to proposed constitution.		14047	Library	14047
A11701	19	08	1926	Documents	Letters Out	Hon. Secretary, Mechanics' Institute & Free Library, Smythesdale.	re: Registration of Trustees. Application to Registrar General in manner described in Sec. 86 of the Successory Trusts Act .		14047	Committees	14047
A11702			1926	Documents	Letters Out	?	?		14047	Letters Out	14047
A11703	27	08	1926	Documents	Letters Out	Miss. G. Arnold Nelson, Beaufort	Agree to extend the loan of book "Green Barley" by a further three months. If this not sufficient to your needs the committee may grant further extension provided request is made prior to expiry of current extension.		14047	Books	14047
A11704	09	09	1926	Documents	Letters Out	BALLAARAT MECHANICS' INSTITUTE	Invitation from Mayor Cr. A.J. Pittard J.P., to attend divine service with representation of public bodies at St. Peter's Church at 7pm, on Sunday next, 12th inst. Request that attendees meet in school room behind the church no later than 6.45 pm.		14047	Committees	14047
A11705	09	09	1926	Documents	Letters Out	Town Clerk, Town Hall, Ballarat	Acknowledgement of invitation and at least four members will attend divine service at St. Peter's Church on 12th inst.		14047	Committees	14047
A11706	14	09	1926	Documents	Letters Out	Town Clerk, Town Hall, Ballarat	This Institute having been connected with the sewerage system on 30th April, 1926, I hereby apply for a rebate of the sanitary charges paid to 30th September 1926.		14047	Accounts	14047
A11707	..	..	1926	Documents	Leases	F.S.Jelbart, G.E. Jelbart, J.E.Jelbart, Charles Gemmola, Lessees, Mechanic's Institute Hall	Particulars of Leases granted to abovenamed lessees, who are now applying for a new lease of Hall.		14047	Hall booking	14047
A11708	29	09	1926	Documents	Letters Out	The Lessees of the Mechanics' Hall, Ballarat. C/- C.E.Walker Esq., Ballarat	Committee willing to grant new lease for three years from expiration of present lease. Rental to be 500 pounds per annum, plus municipal, water and sewerage rates. Tenants to pay all copyright fees other than copyright in respect of performances in the Hall on nights let under clause 4 of agreement. etc. etc.		14047	Hall booking	14047
A11709	02	10	1926	Documents	Letters Out	The Manager, Army and Export Agency Ltd., 7 Ely Place, Holborn Circus, London E.C.1	Enclosed sight draft on Commonwealth Bank of Australia for 55 pounds 14/4 in payment of periodicals for half year ending 31st December 1926. Kindly forward receipt. Please forward a quotation for our periodicals for 1927.		14047	Accounts	14047
A11710	12	10	1926	Documents	Letters Out	Secretary, Institutes Association of S. Aus., Adelaide S.A.	Received with thanks copy of agenda to be presented to conference of library delegates. Apologies for non representation. Pleased to learn that conference approved formation of federal body.		14047	Library	14047
A11711	..	..	1926	Documents	Letters Out	J.Williams Esq, Secretary, Ballarat Branch of Protestant Federation, 509a Ligar Street, Ballarat.	Committee grants use of committee room between hours of seven and ten thirty pm., on last Thursday each month for purpose of holding your committee meetings. Rental four shillings per meeting including lighting. Tenancy subject to one week's notice in either side. Please indicate agreement.		14047	Room booking	14047
A11712	04	11	1926	Documents	Letters Out	Mr. Wm. Anstis, 77 Clayton Street, Ballarat E.	Permission for right of use of Mechanic's classroom between the hours of 7-10.30 pm on alternate Thursdays commencing this day; for meetings of Harley-Davidson Motor Cycle Club. Rental to be five shillings per meeting including lighting. Tenancy subject to one week's notice on either side. Acknowledge acceptance.		14047	Room booking	14047
A11713	04	11	1926	Documents	Letters Out	The Under Secretary, Chief Secretary's office, Melbourne	Under the Theatre's Act 1915 I hereby apply for the renewal of the licence in respect of the Mechanics' Institute Hall, Ballarat. Present licence expires on 15th inst.		14047	Theatre Licence	14047
A11714	05	11	1926	Documents	Letters Out	The Secretary, Ballarat Water Commissioners and Sewerage Authority, Ballarat	As per Mechanic's Institute lease, lessees Messrs. F.S. Jelbart, G.E.Jelbart, J.E. Jelbart and C. Gemmola are liable to pay all municipal, water and sewerage rates in respect of our hall. Their address is c/- C.E.Walker Lydiard Street, Ballarat. Please rate lessees in future and collect monies from them.		14047	Accounts	14047
A11715	16	11	1926	Documents	Letters Out	H.T.Wardle Esq., 215 Dawson Street, Ballarat.	Committee conveys to you sincere regret in your present illness. Hoping you will be sufficiently restored in health to preside at our next monthly meeting.		14047	Committees	14047
A11716	15	12	1926	Documents	Letters Out	Secretary, Free Library, Shepparton	Charging, cataloguing and classification information for your perusal. Charging system best explained in Dana, J.C., a Library Primer, N.Y. 1920. Classification done according to Dewey decimal system also fully explained in Dana's Library Primer.		14047	Library	14047
A11717	23	12	1926	Documents	Letters Out	W.Coulthard, Dana Street, Ballarat	Committee accepts with gratitude your offer to provide us with large framed picture of the Du Cane Ranges and Lake Marion, which was sent to you by the Tasmanian Tourist Bureau.		14047	Donations	14047
A11718	23	12	1926	Documents	Letters Out	Manager, National Geographic Society, Hubbard Memorial Hall, 16th and M. Streets N.W., Washington, D.C. U.S.A.	Enclosed money order for 1 pound 13/4 paying subscription to your journal - 2 copies for ensuing year. Applying for special discount as we are public library and education institution.		14047	Accounts	14047
A11719	23	12	1926	Documents	Letters Out	The Manager, Cedric Chivers Ltd., Bookbinders, Portway, Bath, England	Payment of account. Committee very pleased with the books supplied and would like a list of books available. At what extra cost would the imprint of the words "Ballaarat Mechanics' Institute" on the lower spine be? An example of your work was shown to the Public Library of Victoria where it was examined with much interest and appreciation.		14047	Book binding	14047
A11720	23	12	1926	Documents	Letters Out	Dr J. R. Proud, Dana St., Ballarat	Letter of thanks for the donation of 2 volumes.		14047	Donations	14047
A11721	23	12	1926	Documents	Correspondence	Rev. John Walker, The Manse, Ballarat	Letter of thanks for the donation of 16 volumes of The Review of Reviews - 1890-97.		14047	Donations	14047
A11722	23	12	1926	Documents	Letters Out	J. C. Fletcher Esq., 213 Dawson St. Sth., Ballarat	Letter of sympathy on the death of his mother.		14047	Committees	14047
A11723	30	12	1926	Documents	Letters Out	The Manager, Army & Export Buying Agency Ltd., 7 Ely Place, Holborn Circus, London, E.C.1	Letter concerning account. Renewing order for 6 novels per fortnight and the same list of periodicals for 1927		14047	Accounts	14047
A11724	30	12	1926	Documents	Letters Out	J. C. Kelsall Esq., Secretary, Home to Ballarat Movement, Ballarat	An invitation to past members to use the Institute during the home coming week.		14047	Committees	14047
A11725	27	01	1927	Documents	Letters Out	Miss H. Arnold Nelson, Tatyoon	Reply to request to extend the borrowing time of a book as it went astray in the post.		14047	Books	14047
A11726	10	02	1927	Documents	Letters Out	The Secretary, Workers' Educational Association, Geological Library Buildings, Gisborne St., Melbourne	Reply to letter asking for use of class room. Permission will be granted.		14047	Room booking	14047
A11727	22	02	1927	Documents	Letters Out	H. T. Wardle Esq., Dawson St. Sth., Ballarat	Reply to request for 3 months absence from meeting due to ill heath. Request granted and Committee sincerely hopes you will be speedily restored to good health.		14047	Committees	14047
A11728	05	03	1927	Documents	Letters Out	The Manager, Robertson & Mullens Ltd., Elizabeth St., Melbourne	Although ordered, no copies of "Listener In" have been received.		14047	Library	14047
A11729	08	03	1927	Documents	Letters Out	The Town Clerk, Prahran City Council, Prahran	Letter inviting representatives to attend a conference will be placed before the Committee.		14047	Committees	14047
A11730	12	03	1927	Documents	Letters Out	The Claims Agent, Victorian Railways, Melbourne	Application for the book in lost property, which you say belongs to this library. Includes a copy of the label and seal used by the library for identification.		14047	Books	14047
A11731	14	03	1927	Documents	Letters Out	The Manager, Robertson & Mullens Ltd., Elizabeth St., Melbourne	A parcel of returns was forwarded to you. The publishers of "Listener In" are sending the publication, so it is no longer required from you.		14047	Books	14047
A11732	22	03	1927	Documents	Letters Out	The Town Clerk, Prahran City Council, Prahran	The Committee decided your conference was relevant to Free and Municipal libraries, rather than private ones. Whilst we wish your movement well, we will not send representatives to the conference.		14047	Committees	14047
A11733	22	03	1927	Documents	Letters Out	J. C. Fletcher Esq., Torquay	Letter of regret in your present illness and hopes for a speedy recovery.		14047	Committees	14047
A11734	24	03	1927	Documents	Letters Out	F. E. Meleng Esq., Secretary, Proposed Library Ass. of Aus. and N.Z.	The Committee favours the formation of a library federation as proposed, but doubts a private library qualifies as a member. A copy of articles of association is included.		14047	Library	14047
A11735	--	03	1927	Documents	Letters Out	The Manager, The Army and Export Buying Agency, 7 Ely Place, Holborn Circus, London	Received list of books and periodicals. Enclose payment. Committee member J. C. Dearden is visiting Europe next month and hopes to call on you on our behalf.		14047	Books	14047
A11736	07	04	1927	Documents	Letters Out	Mr W. Anstes, Secretary, Harley Davidson Motor Cycle Club, Ballarat	It is not possible for you to use the classroom on Thursdays during the time covered by the University Extension lectures. Could you move your meeting to another week night?		14047	Room booking	14047
A11737	--	04	1927	Documents	Telegram	Gravestock, 59 William St. Melbourne	Impossible alter agreed dates. Recommend ANA Hall.		14047	Hall booking	14047
A11738	04	05	1927	Documents	Letters Out	The Secretary, Mechanics' Institute, St. Arnaud	I understand a licence is required as a demand of the Australasian Performing Rights Association.		14047	Committees	14047
A11739	11	05	1927	Documents	Letters Out	E. J. Gravestock Esq., Alexander Watson's Recitals, 59 William St., Melbourne	Accept offer to take Hall for recital for 3 nights at 25 pounds. This is a special situation, that the lessees are standing down for this time.		14047	Hall booking	14047
A11740	16	05	1927	Documents	Letters Out	E. J. Gravestock, Alexander Watson Recitals, 59 William St., Melbourne	The dates you prefer are not available at this hall. The ANA Hall is centrally situated in Camp St., as I recommended by telegram.		14047	Hall booking	14047
A11741	17	05	1927	Documents	Letters Out	Messrs. Cuthbert, Morrow & Must, Solicitors, Ballarat	THE BMI is willing to grant a renewal of Jas. Clarke's mortgage, conditions are listed. Mortgage No. 415209, Deed of covenant of aforementioned mortgage, Draft of Agreement for letting Mechanics' Hall.		14047	Accounts	14047
A11742	17	05	1927	Documents	Letters Out	H.T. Wardle Esq., 137 Beaconsfield Parade, Albert Park	the Committee regrets your resignation as a Member of the Committee.		14047	Membership	14047
A11743	18	05	1927	Documents	Letters Out	Mrs. W.D. Thompson, 502 Wendouree Parade, Ballarat	the Committee conveys its deepest regret in the passing of Mr. W.D. Thompson, a member of the BMI for the past 36 years.		14047	Committees	14047
A11744	20	05	1927	Documents	Letters Out	The Manager, Cedric Chivers Ltd., Bookbinders, Portway, Bath, England	letter enclosing list of books required in your niger back leather binding, the books are to be lettered "Ballarat Mechanics' Institute" and we would prefer the dark green binding.		14047	Book binding	14047
A11745	26	05	1927	Documents	Letters Out	The Manager, Ballarat Banking Co. Ltd., Ballarat	letter listing new office-bearers, Mr. A.E. Kerr, President, Messrs. R.J. Cocks and W.H. Fleay, Vice-Presidents, and Mr. E. Doepel, Treasurer.		14047	Committees	14047
A11746	16	06	1927	Documents	Specifications	Specifications - for renovations to interior of Auditorium of Picture Hall, etc.	specification details list of work required for the above		14047	Fixtures & Fittings	14047
A11747	24	06	1927	Documents	Letters Out	The Manager, Army & Export Buying Agency Ltd., 7 Ely Place, Holborn Circus, London, E.C.1.	letter enclosing bank draft for twenty pounds to be applied on account of our standing order for books.		14047	Accounts	14047
A11748	23	06	1927	Documents	Letters Out	The Lessees of Hall, C/- C.E. Walker Esq., Lydiard Street, Ballarat	the Committee at a meeting held on 20th inst, heard complaints regarding your patrons standing in the entrance of the vestibule, this entrance must be kept clear and free from annoyance in accordance with agreement.		14047	Committees	14047
A11749	29	06	1927	Documents	Letters Out	Town Clerk, City Hall, Ballarat	with the advent of sewerage my Committee considers better provision should be made by Council in respect to the public use made of the convenience for women at the BMI owing to the inadequacy of the existing accomodation in the centre of the city.		14047	Fixtures & Fittings	14047
A11750	19	07	1927	Documents	Letters Out	Mr. F.R. Taylor, Bible Students Association, 332 Sturt Street, Ballarat	The Committee thanks you for the following publications, Comfort for the Jaws by J.F. Rutherford and Deliverance and Bible Talks.		14047	Donations	14047
A11751	21	07	1927	Documents	Letters Out	The Manager, Daily Telegraph, London	letter enclosing payment of 2 pounds 12 shillings in payment of postage for your publication for the ensuing year.		14047	Accounts	14047
A11752	21	07	1927	Documents	Letters Out	Cr. A.J. Pittard, Mayor, City of Ballarat, Town Hall, Ballarat	the Committee informs you that, according to its Articles of Association it canot apply its funds with the publicity campaign to increase local industries; it will endeavour to gather and circulate readings which will stimulate interest in this important phase of the industrial development of the city.		14047	Constitution (Rules)	14047
A11753	16	08	1927	Documents	Letters Out	The Manager, Robertson and Mullens Ltd., Elizabeth Street, Melbourne	letter enclosing cheque for payment of account with a query re advertising material available re Austn. Authors' Week and The Tomb of Tut. Ank. Amen what is the cost for two volumes.		14047	Accounts	14047
A11754	27	08	1927	Documents	Letters Out	Hon. Sec., Library Association of Victoria, c/- Public Library, Prahran	letter enclosing payment of the BMI's subscription; it is necessary for the BMI to nominate anyone to represent it?; The Ballarat Rotary Club is agreeable for you to deliver an address on the library movement on the 22nd or 29th; our President during a recent trip to N.Z. and the Hawaiian Islands was impressed with the services rendered by childrens' libraries in these countries, I enclose a paragraph relating to these visits.		14047	Subscriptions	14047
A11755	31	08	1927	Documents	Letters Out	Mr. T. Conway, 4 Durham Street, Ballarat	we accept your tender for asphalting yards, etc. provided you can complete the work within the next 14 days.		14047	Quote/Tender	14047
A11756	05	09	1927	Documents	Letters Out	Miss K. Hynes, C/- Mrs. Lambert-MacDonald, Heydon's Bag via Sutherland, Sydney	at present their is no likelhood of a vacancy for staff at the BMI; your application will be filed for reference.		14047	Staff	14047
A11757	05	09	1927	Documents	Letters Out	Mrs. Catherine Cus-Campbell, 28 Flower Street, Sth. Caulfield	re Australian Authors's Week, the Committee thanks you for your donation.		14047	Donations	14047
A11758	07	09	1927	Documents	Letters Out	Hon. Sec., Library Association of Victoria, Public Library, Prahran	your date of the 22nd to address the Ballarat Rotary Club at 1pm at Brazenor's Alexandria Tea Rooms is convenient to the club; am enclosing timetables for the train but if your prefer to stay overnight Mrs. Batten and myself would be pleased for you to stay with us.		14047	Lecture booking	14047
A11759	08	09	1927	Documents	Letters Out	The Town Clerk, Town Hall, Ballarat	The Committee thank you for the invitation to accompany His Worship the Mayor and Councillors to Divine Service at St. John's Church, Peel Street, on Sunday next.		14047	Committees	14047
A11760	08	09	1927	Documents	Letters Out		The President would like to see a large attendance of members at the Divine Service at St. John's Church, Peel Street on Sunday evening next, those attending are asked to assemble in the school room of the church, no later than 6.45pm.		14047	Committees	14047
A11761	10	09	1927	Documents	Letters Out	Mrs. A. Field, Springs Hotel, Waubra	the Committee requests that the four books borrowed by you, replacement costs value 20/- from the library Sept/Oct, 1926, with the repeated requests for their return, are not returned within 14 days, legal proceedings will be undertaken.		14047	Accounts	14047
A11762	20	09	1927	Documents	Letters Out	N.F. Spielvogel Esq., 2 Exeter Street, Ballarat	the Committee thanks you for your donation of your collection of poems titled "Our Gum Trees",		14047	Donations	14047
A11763	26	09	1927	Documents	Letters Out	The Librarian, Auckland Free Public Library, Auckland, N.Z.	the Committee thanks you for the courtesy and attention extended to our President, Mr. A.E.C. Kerr on the occasion of his visit to your library in August; and for your donation of A Guide to the Principal Manuscripts etc. contained in the Auckland Free Public Library and a copy of the Municipal Record, 1925.		14047	Donations	14047
A11764	26	09	1927	Documents	Letters Out	The Chief Librarian, Public Library, Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands	letter thanking for the courtesy and attention extend to Mr. A.E.C. Kerr, President, on the occasion of his visit to your library in August, he was particularly impressed with the facilities afforded to the children's section.		14047	Committees	14047
A11765	29	07	1927	Documents	Letters Out	C.S. Opie Esq., State School, Napoleons	letter advising of list of books being sent under seperate cover, the cost of borrowing and carriage costs with the suggestion that Mr. Trends from Napoleons calls here weekly.		14047	Books	14047
A11766	03	09	1927	Documents	Letters Out	E.J. Aisbett Esq., General Secretary of the Scarsdale Old Boys Re-union Committee, Melbourne	the Committee thanks you for your donation of the publication entitled "Chronicles of the Scarsdale Old Boys' Re-union compiled by J.C. Roberts.		14047	Donations	14047
A11767	14	12	1927	Documents	Letters Out	Alfred A. Smith Esq., 37 Princes Street, Bexley, N.S.W.	the Committee would be pleased to accept the "Universal Brotherhood and Theosophical Society's offer of books mentioned in your letter addressed to the School of Arts, Ballarat.		14047	Donations	14047
A11768	20	10	1927	Documents	Letters Out	Dr. T. W. Kendle, Webster Street, Ballarat.	acknowledging receipt with thanks of donation of series of 38 medical books		14047	Donations	14047
A11769	22	10	1927	Documents	Letters Out	The Manager, Cedric Chivers Ltd., Bookbinders, Portway, Bath, England.	forwarding site draft for 45 pounds 11/2d. as payment for books shipped per SS Port Adelaide and directions for future supply and binding of publications.		14047	Accounts	14047
A11770	22	10	1927	Documents	Letters Out	The Manager, The Army and Export & Agency Ltd. 7 Ealy Place, Holborn Circus, London	forwarding site draft on Commonwealth Bank of Australia for 56 pounds 1/10d. in payment periodicals for halfyear ended 31st December 1927 and requesting supply as per present list to 30th June 1928, also requesting quotation for following 12 months.Periodicals are requested to be dispatched flat and not rolled		14047	Accounts	14047
A11771	07	01	1928	Documents	Letters Out	The Secretary, The Workers Educational Association of Victoria, The Geological Library, Melbourne.			14047	Staff	14047
A11772	31	10	1927	Documents	Specifications	Comptroller General, Patent Office, 25 Southampton Buildings, London WC2	letter of thanks for offer of classified abridgment of specifications for period 1921 -1925 and requesting copy index key when available.		14047	Committees	14047
A11773	05	11	1927	Documents	Licence	The Under Secretary, Chief Secretary's Office, Melbourne.	application for renewal Licence in respect of Ballarat Mechanics Institute Hall, Ballarat as present Licence expires on 15th inst.		14047	Committees	14047
A11774	08	11	1927	Documents	Letters Out	Secretary, Mines Department, Queensland.	requesting supply of The Queensland Mining Journal published montly as geology of the State in particular oil discoveries at Roma are of interest.		14047	Accounts	14047
A11775	07	11	1927	Documents	Letters Out	The Manager, Electrolux Ltd., Capitol House, Melbourne.	requesting call from Agent to fix armature of cleaner as soon as possible.		14047	Accounts	14047
A11776	22	11	1927	Documents	Letters Out	The Manager, Electrolux Ltd., 162 Swanston Street, Melbourne.	replyiing to letter received and advising that cleaner has been correctly maintained by Institute's caretaker.		14047	Accounts	14047
A11777	22	11	1927	Documents	Letters Out	Ltt. Col. F. W. Kendle, Webster Street, Ballarat.	letter of thanks for donations of 3 publications as listed and in recognition of these and previous gifts Committee has resolved that he be made a Life Member.		14047	Donations	14047
A11778	09	01	1928	Documents	Letters Out	Mrs. H. T. Wardle, 18 Dawson Street South, Ballarat.	conveying sympathy on death of the late Mr. H.T. Wardle and confirming Committee's appreciation of his services.		14047	Committees	14047
A11779				Documents	Letters Out	The Manager, Robertson Mullens Ltd., Melbourne.	requesting receipts or duplicates be forwarded by return post for cheques previously sent in November and December 1927 respectively.and copy of invoice for 5/5d		14047	Accounts	14047
A11780				Documents	Letters Out	Dr. J. R. Pound Esq. DSC. Dana Street, Ballarat.	acknowledging receipt donation of chemistry books		14047	Donations	14047
A11781	26	01	1928	Documents	Letters Out	Lt. Col. F. W. KendleR.A..M.C. 103 Webster Street, Ballarat.	acknowledging with thanks donation of 20 volumes of Medical books		14047	Donations	14047
A11782	26	01	1928	Documents	Letters Out	Miss M. A. Proctor, Dana Street, Ballarat.	accepting donation of books on psychology		14047	Donations	14047
A11783	26	01	1928	Documents	Letters Out	The Manager, The Army and Export & Agency Ltd., 7 Ely Place, Holborn Circul, London.	advising that approximately 265 pounds is spent on purchase of new books per annum and on return of Mr. Dreardon matter of supply of new books will be fully discussed, also acknowledging Statment of book account to 1st September last and forwarding draft for 20 pounds on Commonwealth Bank of Australia, London		14047	Accounts	14047
A11784				Documents	Letters Out	Mr. E. D. Albora, Fruiterer, Sturt Street, Ballarat.	advising that Committee intends to raise rental of property occupied by you by 2/6 per week as from 1st March being total to 2 pounds per week plus rates and taxes due to expenditure of sewering Institute.		14047	Shop & Office Rentals	14047
A11785	22	02	1928	Documents	Letters Out	Miss E. McKinnon, Confectioner, Sturt Street, Ballarat.	advising increase 2/6 per week to premises as from 5th March next beinging total to 1 pound 11/6d per week plus rates and taxes.		14047	Shop & Office Rentals	14047
A11786	22	02	1928	Documents	Letters Out	Mr. C. M. Clotz, Tobacconist, Sturt Street, Ballarat.	advising increase of 5/8d per week bringing total rental to 2 pounds 2/6d. plus rates and taxes.		14047	Shop & Office Rentals	14047
A11787	25	03	1928	Documents	Letters Out	Mrs. E. K. Russell, "Wurrook" Rokewood.	advising subscription rates for country users and list of books added to Library for past 3 years advising that books sent by parcel post are charged each way and books sent by rail are charged one way only.plus charge of 4d. delivery to Institute. on return.		14047	Book costs	14047
A11788	21	03	1928	Documents	Letters Out	Messrs. Lewis & Skinner, 224 -226 Grant Street, Melbourne.	offering East Wall of Institute for a Robur Tea advertisement.fr term of 3 years at rental of 10 pounds per annum payable in advance subject to conditions as follows:- that whole of said be painted with 2 coats of oil paint before writing sign thereon, that form words and colours of advertisement be submitted for approval, and guarantee or deposit be furnished to repaid wall in two coats of oil paint at end of term if no renewal granted, that no sign board or boards be attached to said wall.		14047	Wall advertising	14047
A11789	22	03	1928	Documents	Letters Out	Messrs. Fox & Hart, Chancery House, 440 Little Collins Street, Melbourne.	accepting offer to renew protective covers of weekly periodicals in Newspaper Room, such covers to be used for further term of 12 months commencing from 1st April next provided that form wording and colours of advertisement are submitted for approval.		14047	Advertisement	14047
A11790			1928	Documents	Letters Out	Simpkin & Co. Ltd.			14047	Accounts	14047
A11791	26	03	1928	Documents	Letters Out	Messrs. Lewis & Skinner, 224-226 Grant Street, Melbourne.	advising that your Mr. Thoroughgood has agreed to accept offer of lease of East Wall of Institute and that either of two designs submitted is acceptable. A deposit of 3 pounds is not acceptable to repaint wall and suggests an amount of 5 pounds would be adequate which will be refunded if no renewal is required.		14047	Wall advertising	14047
A11792	30	03	1928	Documents	Letters Out	Lewis & Skinner, 224-226 Grant Street, Melbourne.	acknowledging acceptance of conditions of advertising on East wall of Institute together with cheque for 13 pounds. Correcting misunderstanding of Condition 3 whereupon the 3 pounds deposit is part security only and requesting that Clause relating to no signboards etc. be included in Agreement and advising that in all other respects the Draft Agreement is acceptable and is being returned.		14047	Accounts	14047
A11793			1928	Documents	Letters Out	Messrs. Lewis & Skinner, 224-226 Grant Street, Melbourne.	acknowledging receipt of cheque for 2 pounds bring amount of deposit to 5 pounds and enclosing receipt for 15 pounds being rent to April 1929. Returning 3 signed copies of Agreement and requesting that 1 copy be signed by Robur Tea Co. Ltd. and returned. Also noting that Clause 4 has been added to to include future payments of rent.		14047	Receipt	14047
A11794	12	04	1928	Documents	Letters Out	Miss Jessie Place, Vincent Street, Daylesford	notification of subscription rates and cost of and arrangements for delivery and return of books. Sending list of books under separate cover.		14047	Book costs	14047
A11795	14	04	1928	Documents	Letters Out	Mrs T.I. Higgins, 110 Lyons Street, Ballarat	reminder of overdue subscription of 1pound and 6 pence and requesting immediate return of books as listed or matter will be placed before committee.		14047	Accounts	14047
A11796	24	04	1928	Documents	Letters Out	W.H. Fleay Esq., Armstrong Street North, Ballarat	acknowledging his letter of 23rd inst tendering his resignation as Vice-President of the Institute. Committee express their appreciation of valuable services rendered during many years association and regret his departure from Ballarat.		14047	Membership	14047
A11797	19	05	1928	Documents	Letters Out	Secretary, Universal Brotherhood & Theosophical Society, Point Loma, California, U.S.A.	acknowledging receipt of and with Committee thanks for valuable donation of books noted below. These books had been applied for through Mr Smith of Bexley, N.S.W.		14047	Donations	14047
A11798	22	05	1928	Documents	Letters Out	The Manager, Ballarat Banking Co Ltd., Ballarat	Notification of office bearers for ensuing year.		14047	Committees	14047
A11799	28	06	1928	Documents	Letters Out	The Manager, Simpkin Marshall Ltd., Stationers' Hall Court, GPO Box 77, London E.C.4	acknowledging their letters of 17th and 24th May and receipt of new books in good order. Noted payment will be draft drawn on BMI monthly.		14047	Books	14047
A11800	04	06	1874	Documents	Letters Out	Mr Thos. Gillitt, c/- Mr C. Harling, Coach Builder, Amherst.	Notes 2 pounds. Two vouchers issued Nos. 1036 ad 1500. Per A. Duthie		14047	Art Union	14047
A11801	04	06	1874	Documents	Letters Out	Mr. I. Porter, Post Office, Smythesdale	PO Order 1 pound. Voucher issued No. 1485.		14047	Art Union	14047
A11802	04	06	1874	Documents	Letters Out	Mr Charles Brown, c/- Mr G. Wilson, ? Store, Creswick	Note 1 pound. Voucher issued.		14047	Art Union	14047
A11803	05	06	1874	Documents	Letters Out	Mr W. J. Hardaere, Victoria Hotel, Hamilton	P.O. Order 2 pounds. Vouchers issued nos. 1486 and 1487.		14047	Art Union	14047
A11804	05	06	1874	Documents	Letters Out		notification that on payment of 1 pound a voucher will be supplied.		14047	Art Union	14047
A11805	10	06	1874	Documents	Letters Out	Mr Joseph Bull, c/- Messrs Haynes & Son., Merchants, Belfast	Remittance 1 pound. Voucher issued no. 2453.		14047	Art Union	14047
A11806	11	06	1874	Documents	Letters Out	Mechanics' Institute, Ballarat. Mr. Ancery, C/- Mr. Sargent, Prince of Wales Hotel, Melbourne	Sirs, This committee is open to engage vocalists to appear in the promenade concerts which will be going on for 7 or 8 weeks longer. I now write to ask whether you could engage your services from next week and upon what terms, stating for one, two or three weeks. As I am enquiring of various other parties you will be pleased to ?.... (letter unfinished)		14047	Concert performances	14047
A11807	11	06	1874	Documents	Letters Out	Mr. W. Brewster, Portland	Sending book of 25 ticketed receipts nos. 2776 to 2800 for the Art Union Exhibition according to your request in favour of the 9th inst. Please sign enclosed receipt and return as soon as possible as the committee are anxious to be always well posted up in the sale of the tickets.		14047	Art Union	14047
A11808			1874	Documents	Letters Out	?	?		14047	Art Union	14047
A11809	15	06	1874	Documents	Letters Out		? note 1 pound. No. 2439. Charged to Mr. J. Mather. Wm. Savage. Break C. Day		14047	Art Union	14047
A11810	15	06	1874	Documents	Letters Out	Mr. H.G.Appleford, Express Office, Dunolly	Note 1 pound. Voucher 2302		14047	Art Union	14047
A11811	16	06	1874	Documents	Letters Out	Mr. G. Hastie, Medical Hall, Maldon	2 pounds. Vouchers 2301 and 2305		14047	Art Union	14047
A11812	17	06	1874	Documents	Letters Out	Mr. J. C. Foyle, Amhurst	1 pound. Voucher 2303		14047	Art Union	14047
A11813				Documents	Letters Out				14047		14047
A11814	17	06	1874	Documents	Letters Out	C.F. Lewis Esq., Mercury Office, St. Arnaud	Note 1 pound. 1498		14047	Art Union	14047
A11815	17	06	1874	Documents	Letters Out	Mr. Wm. Bignels, Deniliquin	Enclosed receipt for your cheque of 20 pounds 10/-. I now send another book containing 25 receipts nos. 3526 to 3550 as well.		14047	Art Union	14047
A11816		06	1874	Documents	Letters Out	Mr. John Scott, C/- A.E.Foster, Beechworth	Forwarded by post circulars and hand bills re Art Union. Also a guarantee form which the committee requests be signed by a responsible person. The commission allowance will be 3 percent.		14047	Art Union	14047
A11817	18	06	1874	Documents	Letters Out	E.Finlason Esq, Castlemaine	Received with thanks your cheque for 30 pounds placed to your credit.		14047	Art Union	14047
A11818	18	06	1874	Documents	Letters Out	Mr. H.L. Marshall, c/- Messrs Haymes & Son, Belfast, Port Fairy	Have sent your prospecting circulars. Should you be disposed to receive a Book of 25 receipts I will be happy to send them down to you. The committee has however adopted a plan with all, that a guarantee should be given or a satisfaction reference - and have the enclosed form, which you will be please to know completed. The commission is 10% five per centre. Delivery takes place on 31st July 1874.		14047	Art Union	14047
A11819	18	06	1874	Documents	Letters Out	E.B.Learmonth Esq,	Cheque and note 2 pounds 1/6. 2307 for Mrs. Iver Wall, 2308 for E.B.Learmonth		14047	Art Union	14047
A11820	18	06	1874	Documents	Letters Out	Mr. John ? Carrisbrook	Note 1 pound. Ticket 2306		14047	Art Union	14047
A11821	18	06	1874	Documents	Letters Out	Mr. W.K. Brown, Musk Creek, near Daylesford	Postal order 2 pounds. Tickets 2466 and 2467		14047	Art Union	14047
A11822	24	06	1874	Documents	Letters Out	Mr. W. Brewster, Portland	Received bank draft for 23 pounds 15/-. I forward another book Nos. 5057 to 5075 also receipt which please return duly signed.		14047	Art Union	14047
A11823	24	06	1874	Documents	Letters Out	W.J. Vacolo Esq, Stawell	Received 23 pounds 15/-. Send another book Nos. 4757 to 4775. Please return signed receipt. Also forwarded to you, your block with your signatures to each receipt for first post.		14047	Art Union	14047
A11824	24	06	1874	Documents	Letters Out	Mr Walter Duncan, Barry's Reef, Blackwood	? notes - 9. 3678 to 3686 with thanks.		14047	Art Union	14047
A11825	24	06	1874	Documents	Letters Out	Mr J. W. Carroll, Foster St., Ballarat	Cheque 2. Tickets 3687 to 3688		14047	Art Union	14047
A11826	24	06	1874	Documents	Letters Out	Mr S. W. Hodgson, Marlington	One note - 1 pound. Ticket 3689		14047	Art Union	14047
A11827	26	06	1874	Documents	Letters Out	R. Maxwell Esq., Piper St., Geelong	Forward one book - 4801-4825. When all have been sold, please return the book signed and the enclosed receipt completed.		14047	Art Union	14047
A11828	26	06	1874	Documents	Letters Out	Mr E. S. Gutteridge, Bookseller, Walhalla	Enclose book of 25 receipts. The Committee has adopted the enclosed circular as a guarantee and hope you will return form.		14047	Art Union	14047
A11829	27	06	1874	Documents	Letters Out	W. H. Bath Esq.,	Impossible to decipher		14047		14047
A11830		06	1874	Documents	Letters Out	???, Camperdown	... second Saturday		14047		14047
A11831	--	06	1874	Documents	Letters Out	??	... unless the price is...		14047		14047
A11832	27	06	1874	Documents	Letters Out	No address	Draft 3 pounds. 4352, (Mr Atkin),4314 (Mr McKeck) and 4355 (Double bunch?) Also sends photo of the Cup.		14047	Art Union	14047
A11833	27	06	1874	Documents	Letters Out	Mr W. Pullar, Maidstone	Enclose a prospectus for the Art Union. Hope that orders will follow.		14047	Art Union	14047
A11834	27	06	1874	Documents	Letters Out	G. Paxton Esq., Geelong	... received. We will be most happy to...Pictures you may have to exhibit...		14047	Art Union	14047
A11835	27	06	1874	Documents	Letters Out	?? Rossiter Esq., Kilmore ??, Kilmore	Forward a book of 25 receipts. When finished please return the book with your signature.		14047	Art Union	14047
A11836	27	06	1874	Documents	Letters Out	Butler Esq., Camperdown	...sending another book		14047	Art Union	14047
A11837	27	06	1874	Documents	Letters Out	The Proprietor, Geelong Evening Times, Geelong	...Fine Arts Exhibition...		14047	Art Union	14047
A11838	27	06	1874	Documents	Letters Out	Mr James Mailton, Black Boy, Tasmania	P.O.Order one pound. No 2311		14047	Art Union	14047
A11839	27	06	1874	Documents	Letters Out	Mr Charles Donnolly, Black Boy, Tasmania	P.O.Order one pound. Ticket No 2312		14047	Art Union	14047
A11840	27	06	1874	Documents	Letters Out	Mr. Chas. Mason, Black Boy, Fingal, Tasmania	P.O. for one pound. Ticket No 2313.		14047	Art Union	14047
A11841	21	11	1868	Documents	Letters Out	J. Noble Wilson Esq	Committee express deep debt of gratitude for his support in the batte of the Institute to secure the valuable site to which so much of its present prosperity is owing. Thank you alo for interesting documents sent and his interest in the future of the Institute.		14047	Committees	14047
A11842	29	06	1874	Documents	Letters Out	J.F. Leviers, Geelong	Cheque for one pound. Ticket No. 4102		14047	Art Union	14047
A11843	30	06	1874	Documents	Letters Out	Mr. W. Pullar, Maidstone	Cheque for 1 pound. Ticket No. 4101.		14047	Art Union	14047
A11844	30	06	1874	Documents	Letters Out	J.F. Leviers Esq., Geelong	Cheque for 1 pound. Ticket No. 4102.		14047	Art Union	14047
A11845	26	06	1874	Documents	Letters Out	Mr. T.A.S. Marshall, Messrs. Haynes & Sons, Belfast, Port Fairy	Cheque for 3 pounds less commission. Tickets 436, 437, 438.		14047	Art Union	14047
A11846	30	06	1874	Documents	Letters Out	Mr. John Pratt, C/- Alf Foster, Beechworth	Note for 1 pound. Ticket 4107.		14047	Art Union	14047
A11847	30	06	1874	Documents	Letters Out	Mr. Charles Wilson, P.O., Daylesford	Postal Order for 1 pound. Ticket 4106.		14047	Art Union	14047
A11848	30	06	1874	Documents	Letters Out	??	One pound. Art Union Ticket		14047	Art Union	14047
A11849	30	06	1874	Documents	Letters Out	Mr. John Gray Flanders, Moreet Chadwick Mills, Mortlake	Note for 1 pound. Art Union Ticket 2316.		14047	Art Union	14047
A11850	21	11	1868	Documents	Letters Out	Thomas Pope Esq	Acknowledging with cordial thanks his subscription of 10 guineas to funds of Institute and his name has been added to list of Life Members.		14047	Membership	14047
A11851	30	06	1874	Documents	Letters Out	Mr. F.J. Mathews, Clunes?	no one has received a Book from the Institute as an associated Agent, take yourself through Mr. Brayton; endeavour therefore to do your best recruiting the morning as per circular.		14047	Art Union	14047
A11852	01	07	1874	Documents	Letters Out	Ed. Few, Esq., Geelong	we received your cheque for 22 pounds 15 shillings duly placed to your credit. Nos. 4201/4210 issued.		14047	Art Union	14047
A11853	01	07	1874	Documents	Letters Out	Mr. J. Coeweusteirs, Maryborough	Forwarding Book of 26 Receipts for the Art Union Exhibition; commission allowed is 5%, when you dispose of the Book, return the Book with the accrued monies and your signature.		14047	Art Union	14047
A11854	02	07	1874	Documents	Letters Out	Mr. H. Garrigues, Talbot	you having disposed of six tickets for six pounds, this has been duly placed to your credit.		14047	Art Union	14047
A11855	02	07	1874	Documents	Letters Out	Mr. Karl Vandaumeer, Sandhurst	your remittance for 34 tickets less commission amounting to 34 pounds has been placed to your credit.		14047	Art Union	14047
A11856	03	07	1874	Documents	Letters Out	Mr. Jospeh Donaldson, Walhalla	Receipts 2317, 2319 & 2320 issued for P.O. for three pounds		14047	Art Union	14047
A11857	29	06	1874	Documents	Letters Out	Mr. James Whitcombe, Hay, N.S.W.	Note for 1 pounds. Ticket 4115.		14047	Art Union	14047
A11858	02	07	1874	Documents	Letters Out	Mr. H. Richards, Rokewood Junction	P.O. for one pound. Ticket 4116.		14047	Art Union	14047
A11859	02	07	1874	Documents	Letters Out	Mr. J. Marriott, Warrnambool	3 Cheques for 6 pounds for Art Union Tickets issued.		14047	Art Union	14047
A11860	02	07	1874	Documents	Letters Out	Mr. Arthur Rowell, Creswick Road	we have had great difficulty in procuring the list of songs you are interested in singing; your services will not be required after Saturday evening next and that you will be paid pro rata.		14047	Concert performances	14047
A11861	02	07	1874	Documents	Letters Out	Mr. Carl Klug, Cheswith, Grey Street, Hamilton	letter instructed by the "Fine Arts Committee" if you would be agreeable in taking a Book of Receipts for the Art Union; what are the prospects with you and your district, the Commission is 5%, find out the costs of advertising in the Hamilton for say a month.		14047	Art Union	14047
A11862		07	1874	Documents	Letters Out	Mr. Carl Klus	Copy of previous page		14047	Art Union	14047
A11863	02	07	1874	Documents	Letters Out	Mr. James Johnston, State School No. 898, Freeburgh, Bright	Rec. 4118 issued for cheque payment of one pound.		14047	Art Union	14047
A11864	03	07	1874	Documents	Letters Out	Mr. R.H. Walters, Geelong	payment of 9 pounds 10 shillings received and this credited to your account.		14047	Art Union	14047
A11865	05	07	1874	Documents	Letters Out	Mr. W.B. Iles	Receipt 4123 issued for payment of one pound.		14047	Art Union	14047
A11866			1874	Documents	Letters Out	Mr. G.Gillingham, 97 Lydiard Street Ballarat	Unreadable		14047	Art Union	14047
A11867	03	07	1874	Documents	Letters Out	I. M. Peebles Esq., Camperdown	Draft for 22 pounds placed to credit together with photo of Cup.and request to sign and return books with names of subscribersand another book will be forwarded		14047	Art Union	14047
A11868	03	07	1874	Documents	Letters Out	W. S. Grinley Esq., Sandhurst.	acknowledging cheque for 3 pounds placed to credit		14047	Art Union	14047
A11869	03	07	1874	Documents	Letters Out	Mr. Geo. Stacker, Fitzroy Street, St. Kilda Melbourne.	Receipt No. 4124 for 1 pound.		14047	Art Union	14047
A11870	11	07	1874	Documents	Letters Out	The Manager, London Chartered Bak, Ballarat	advising that by direction of Committee all cheques drawn upon Bank on account of "General Account" will be signed by ' F. M. Claxton (President), A. Marshall (Vice-President) and W. Bade (Treasurer) which is already provided for in the printed Rules.		14047	Accounts	14047
A11871	04	07	1874	Documents	Letters Out	W. H. Batten Esq., Melbourne.	Mr. Ackman says with reference to Mosely Styman that no security is required........Mr. Joseph Griffiths letter. I have already ........you this morning.		14047	Committees	14047
A11872	04	07	1874	Documents	Letters Out	Mr. B. W. Wheatland, Geelong.	acknowledging receipt of 11 pounds has been credited.		14047	Art Union	14047
A11873	03	07	1874	Documents	Letters Out	G. E. Finniss Esq., Lydiard Street	advising that at last Committee Meeting held 20th June appointment as Agent for collecting rent from Offices attached to building and responsibility of letting of those unoccupied has been made. Commission to be 5 percent. Attaching list of present occupiers rental paid and when and how payable. Arrangements to commence on first week of July		14047	Shop & Office Rentals	14047
A11874	06	07	1874	Documents	Letters Out	Mr. G. A. Chisholm, Maryborough	acknowledging receipt cheque for 5 pounds 14/- of which 6/- commission is placed to credit - includes photo of Cup- and also asks if more circulars are required.		14047	Art Union	14047
A11875	06	07	1874	Documents	Letters Out	Mr. W. F. Tutchell, Bendigo Hotel, Dunnolly.	acknowledging receipt 16 pounds 3/- with 5% commission being placed to credit - also sends photo of cup and requesting that block be returned with subscribers names and your signature.		14047	Art Union	14047
A11876	06	07	1874	Documents	Letters Out	Mr. G. T. Rashiel, Maldon.	acknowledging cheque for 22 pounds 10/- and commission placed to your credit. Forwarding new book No,. 5331/5286. and advising that drawing will come off on advertised date.		14047	Art Union	14047
A11877	0606	07	1874	Documents	Letters Out	John A. Anderson Esq., Bank of Victoria, Merino	Receipt No. 5286 for 1 pound and asking if another book of 25 tickets could be taken with commission at 5%. Also encloses photo of Cup.		14047	Art Union	14047
A11878	06	07	1874	Documents	Letters Out	Mr. Gilbert Logan, Post Office, Golden Lake via Brownsvale.	Receipt No. 5288 for 1 pound		14047	Art Union	14047
A11879	06	07	1874	Documents	Letters Out	Mr. Alfred C. Worthington, Wahgunnyah	Receipt No. 5287 for 1 pound.		14047	Art Union	14047
A11880	06	07	1874	Documents	Letters Out	Edward Blake Esq., Ballan.	Receipt for cheque 2 pounds placed to your credit.		14047	Art Union	14047
A11881	06071874	07	1874	Documents	Letters Out	The Manager, London Chartered Bank , Maryborough	forwarding book of 25 tickets and photo of Cup.		14047	Art Union	14047
A11882	07	07	1874	Documents	Letters Out	Mr. David J. Hayden, Rokewood.	advising that a few tickets will be forwarded on receipt of remittance.		14047	Art Union	14047
A11883	07	07	1874	Documents	Letters Out	Mr. W. Page, Stawell	Receipt No. 5299 for 1 pound.		14047	Art Union	14047
A11884	07	07	1874	Documents	Letters Out	Mr. R. W. Walton, Geelong	acknowledging receipt of cheque placed to your credit.		14047	Art Union	14047
A11885	07	07	1874	Documents	Letters Out	Mr. Wes. Blackburn, Break-O-Day, Rokewood.	acknowledging PO order for 3 pounds on receipt Nos. 5296, 5297, 5298.		14047	Art Union	14047
A11886	07	07	1874	Documents	Letters Out	Mr. E. Frew, Geelong.	acknowledging receipt cheque for 47 pounds 10/- and forwarding 4 more books.		14047	Art Union	14047
A11887	07	07	1874	Documents	Letters Out	Mr. F. Robertson, Kyneton.	acknowledging receipt of 7 pounds and enclosing photo of Cup.		14047	Art Union	14047
A11888	07	07	1874	Documents	Letters Out	Mr. F. S. Holderness, Eldorado.	Receipt No. 5300 for 1 pound.		14047	Art Union	14047
A11889	07	07	1874	Documents	Letters Out	Mr. W. H. Newlands, Castlemaine,	acknowledging cheque for 5 pounds placed to credit and forwarding photo of Cup and bills for adertisement. Commission allowed is at 5%		14047	Art Union	14047
A11890	07	07	1874	Documents	Letters Out	Mr. W. Finnis, Colac.	acknowledging remittance of 12 pounds placed to your credit and sending photo of Cup.		14047	Art Union	14047
A11891	07	07	1874	Documents	Letters Out	Mr Joseph Phillips	remittance of six pounds received and placed to his credit.		14047	Art Union	14047
A11892	07	07	1874	Documents	Letters Out	Mr John Witherspoon, Kyneton Railway Station	received one pound - Receipt no. 3052.		14047	Art Union	14047
A11893	07	07	1874	Documents	Letters Out	Mr H.S. Marshal, Belfast	sending Book of 25 Receipts Nos. 3076/3100.		14047	Art Union	14047
A11894	07	07	1874	Documents	Letters Out	J.N. Peebles Esq., Camperdown	remittance of 3 pounds placed to credit.		14047	Art Union	14047
A11895	07	07	1874	Documents	Letters Out	Mr J. Lyon, Trentham Mills, Trentham	cheque received 2 pounds - issued Receipt nos. 3053 and 3054.		14047	Art Union	14047
A11896	07	07	1874	Documents	Letters Out	Mr C. Evans, Blackwood	postal order for 10 pounds placed to credit.		14047	Art Union	14047
A11897	07	07	1874	Documents	Letters Out	Mr Clarke Inglewood	cheque one pounds received - issued Receipt no. 3035.		14047	Art Union	14047
A11898	07	07	1874	Documents	Letters Out	Mr Thomas Tatebell, Royal Hotel, Inglewood	as per his correspondence re Art Union sending Book of 25 receipts plus Posters, Bills, etc., for distribution. Also Guarantee form for signature which all agents required to give the same as a matter of good faith.		14047	Art Union	14047
A11899	07	07	1874	Documents	Letters Out	Mr E.C. Gutteridge, Walhalla	Two Books for Art Union posted today. If more posters, Bills etc. required please advise. Nos. 501/525 and 3000/3025.		14047	Art Union	14047
A11900	087	07	1874	Documents	Letters Out	Mr Thos. Stubbs, ? Office, Pleasant Creek	cheque for 4 pounds placed to his credit.		14047	Art Union	14047
A11901	08	07	1874	Documents	Letters Out	Mr I.T. Drought, Echuca	remittance of 2 pounds placed to his credit.		14047	Art Union	14047
A11902	08	07	1874	Documents	Letters Out	Mr G.T. Rattrick	sending extra Bills etc for Art Union as per his request.		14047	Art Union	14047
A11903	08	07	1874	Documents	Letters Out	Mr T. Auchettl. Stawell	cheque for 9 pounds 10 shillings received and placed to credit and forward photo of the Cup.		14047	Art Union	14047
A11904	08	07	1874	Documents	Letters Out	Mr W Brewster, Portland	remittance of 10 pounds placed to his credit.		14047	Art Union	14047
A11905	08	07	1874	Documents	Letters Out	Mr G. Tillyer, Hamilton	remittance of 33 pounds placed to his credit. Please advise early for more tickets, handbills, posters etc.		14047	Art Union	14047
A11906	08	07	1874	Documents	Letters Out	Mr Henri Garrigould, Talbot	amount received ? placed to his credit .		14047	Art Union	14047
A11907	08	07	1874	Documents	Letters Out	Mr E.S. Gutteridge, Walhalla	remittance of 47 pounds 10 shillings placed to his credit. Have forwarded 60 more Receipts and will send more handbills, posters etc.		14047	Art Union	14047
A11908	09	07	1874	Documents	Letters Out	Mr. F. Robertson, Kyneton	Forwarding another photo of the Cup. The commission allowed is 5%. The committee are using every insertion with great probability of success to get the drawing offer as advertised.		14047	Art Union	14047
A11909			1874	Documents	Letters Out	?	?		14047	Letters Out	14047
A11910	09	07	1874	Documents	Letters Out	Mr. Henry Clancy, Stawell	Your return with remittance of 12 pounds enclosed duly received and amount placed to your credit. Do you require any more posters of hand bills.		14047	Art Union	14047
A11911	09	07	1874	Documents	Letters Out	Mr. I, Harris, Rokewood	Note 1 pound. No. 4333		14047	Art Union	14047
A11912	09	07	1874	Documents	Letters Out	Mr. Robert Bryand	Note 1 pound. No. 4334		14047	Art Union	14047
A11913				Documents					14047		14047
A11914	09	07	1874	Documents	Letters Out	Mr. S.M.E.Watkins, Code Creek, Sugar Loaf, Queensland	Note 1 pound. NO. 4335		14047	Art Union	14047
A11915				Documents					14047		14047
A11916	10		1874	Documents	Letters Out	W.H.Batten Esq, Melbourne	The list of ? received. When the guard brings the 16 signed books, I will send 4 to be signed. I enclose your memo of advertising accounts due. Can you let me know in addition, any more that you are aware of still outstanding for a report required Monday, especially Melbourne accounts. Also please furnish me with the number of tickets you have issued in Melbourne with agents. Number actually paid for leaving balance to be accounted for. Also price of paper. Also wanted letters enclosed. Messrs. "Couries" account is marked 10 pounds on account ? ? for 12 pounds, which is right.		14047	Art Union	14047
A11917	10	07	1874	Documents	Letters Out	Mr. John F. Thomas, Lightwood Hill, Daylesford	Note 2 pounds. No. 4339 - Henry Mitchell. 4340 Thomas G. Jackson. P.S. The accounts arriving will be duly advertised and the tickets will only be required if ?		14047	Art Union	14047
A11918	10	07	1874	Documents	Letters Out	Mr. I. Daly, Police Station, Napoleon Lead	Note 1 pound, No. 4341		14047	Art Union	14047
A11919	10	07	1874	Documents	Letters Out	Messrs. F. Martin & Co., Creswick	Enclosed P.O. order for 30/-. Tickets selling fast and everything promising well. Enclosed photo of the Cup.		14047	Art Union	14047
A11920	10	07	1874	Documents	Letters Out	W.H.Batten Esq, Melbourne I. T. Sleep Esq., Garton's Hotel, Swanston St, Melbourne	Committee prepared to give 150 pounds (not more) in lieu of engraving the Cup (22 carat gold). Mr. Sleep went to Melbourne to follow up. A telegram was sent asking for explanation. Committee require you to make the best arrangements you can in the matter. Daily penalties would have to apply. It is now in your hands.		14047	Art Union	14047
A11921	10	07	1874	Documents	Letters Out	I. T. Sleep Esq. Melbourne	A telegram has been sent to you. Mr Batten will meet you with final arrangements to make the cup.		14047	Art Union	14047
A11922	11	07	1874	Documents	Letters Out	Mr George Greenwood, Saddler, Beaufort	One note for one pound - No. 4342		14047	Art Union	14047
A11923	11	07	1874	Documents	Letters Out	Mr Barry O'Neil, Lester's Hotel	A request from the Committee for Mr O'Neil to show a little more discretion in the selection of his songs. Most of the audience are families and the "better class portion of the community" and they have been offended by the songs. "Ephraim Fox", although new, is one of the most objectionable. Next week a selection of good old songs you used to delight your audience with would be acceptable.		14047	Concert performances	14047
A11924	13	07	1874	Documents	Letters Out	Mr J. L. Lowe, Albionstoke, Eldorado	One note - no. 3063		14047	Art Union	14047
A11925	13	07	1874	Documents	Letters Out	Mr James Elliott, State School, Dunkeld	Cheque for one pound - no. 3062		14047	Art Union	14047
A11926	13	07	1874	Documents	Letters Out	Mr John O'Neil, St Arnaud	Note for one pound - no. 3065		14047	Art Union	14047
A11927	13	07	1874	Documents	Letters Out	Mr Alfred Leather, Stony Point, Darlington	One pound - no. 3064		14047	Art Union	14047
A11928	13	07	1874	Documents	Letters Out	Mr Donald McColl, Mount Fyans, Darlington	Cheque for 5 pounds for five tickets - nos. 3072, 3075, 6276, 6290, 6300.		14047	Art Union	14047
A11929	18	07	1874	Documents	Letters Out	??	Two tickets		14047	Art Union	14047
A11930	18	07	1874	Documents	Letters Out	Mr Clarke, Inglewood	Four tickets - 8074, 8076, 8078, 8091		14047	Art Union	14047
A11931	18	07	1874	Documents	Letters Out	Mr I. F. Levius (?), ???	One pound - no. 3074		14047	Art Union	14047
A11932	18	07	1874	Documents	Letters Out	Mr Thos. Johnston, St Enoch's	Three notes - 8077, Johnston; 8079, McGregor; 8080, ??.		14047	Art Union	14047
A11933	14	07	1874	Documents	Letters Out	Mr & Mrs Ja???, Storekeepers, Corop	P.O. order for two pounds - 8083, 8084		14047	Art Union	14047
A11934	14	07	1874	Documents	Letters Out	Mr Thos. Hutchins, Post Office, Matlock	Note for one pound - 8085		14047	Art Union	14047
A11935	14	07	1874	Documents	Letters Out	Chas. Lascelles Esq., Stawell	Communicating by telegram, the Committee has approved Miss Howard playing for one evening. Could Miss Emmanuels be engaged too? The present singers are a failure. Do you know anything of J. J. Daniels? He is offering his services.		14047	Concert performances	14047
A11936	14	07	1874	Documents	Letters Out	Mr J. J. Daniels, Ballan	Could you arrange to meet Committee members next Monday? Please bring post bills you may have showing your performances etc.		14047	Concert performances	14047
A11937	15	07	1874	Documents	Letters Out	Mr Barry O'Neil, Lesters Hotel	The Committee is very much dissatisfied with the manner in which you have carried out your engagement. You have made no attempt to drop the objectionable songs, which you must do if you want to complete the engagement.		14047	Concert performances	14047
A11938	15	07	1874	Documents	Letters Out	Mr Thos. Armstrong, Post Office, Whanparilla, Echuca	Note for one pound - no. 4573		14047	Art Union	14047
A11939	15	07	1874	Documents	Letters Out	Mr W. H. Rollings, Ararat Flour Mills Co., Ararat	Note for one pound - no. 4575		14047	Art Union	14047
A11940	15	07	1874	Documents	Letters Out	Mr Edwards, Railway Station, Gordon	Note for one pound - no. 4641		14047	Art Union	14047
A11941	14	07	1874	Documents	Letters Out	Mr James Craig, Secretary to the Ballarat City Fire Brigade	Reply to communication of 10th inst., the Committee regrets they cannot oblige, although sympathise with the object contemplated. They have already entered into expensive arrangements for carrying on the "Promenade Concerts" for the next two or three weeks.		14047	Concert performances	14047
A11942	15	07	1874	Documents	Letters Out	Mr Henry Sutton, ???	P.O.order for one pound - no. 4617		14047	Art Union	14047
A11943	26	07	1874	Documents	Letters Out	Mr C. Glossip, Castlemaine	Two notes - 8087, Thos. Meredith; 8088 Charles Glossip		14047	Art Union	14047
A11944	16	07	1874	Documents	Letters Out	Mr Thos. Connelly, Casterton	Note for one pound - no. 8070		14047	Art Union	14047
A11945	16	07	1874	Documents	Letters Out	Mr M. McDonald, Darlington	Cheque for one pound. No. 8089		14047	Art Union	14047
A11946	16	07	1874	Documents	Letters Out	J. H. Fotheringham Esq., Wangaratta	Received remittance of forty-seven pounds ten shillings. Have sent photos of the Cup and two more books for you to dispose of.		14047	Art Union	14047
A11947	16	07	1874	Documents	Letters Out	Ives Esq., c/- Dr. Lucas, Warrnambool	on the recommendation of Mr. Cuthbert i am sending you 25 Receipts "Art Union Exhibition" and Distribution which you will be kind enough to dispose.		14047	Art Union	14047
A11948	16	07	1874	Documents	Letters Out	W.H. ??, Blackwood	we are sending you photos of cup, posters and circulars with another book of 25 receipts and a receipt for 22 pounds 15 shillings which we have received from you.		14047	Art Union	14047
A11949	16	09	1874	Documents	Letters Out	Mr. I.I. Daniels, Ballan	the Committee will engage you for one week at a rate of 6 pounds commencing Friday next, I will select for the first night from the programme.		14047	Concert performances	14047
A11950	16	07	1874	Documents	Letters Out	S. Ackman, Esq.	we have no deposit from the Agent for the 'Girards', suppose arrangements are being made for Adelaide, if they appear in Victoria and out of Melbourne, the Committee thinks they MUST perform in Ballarat first, the Committee imagines that perhaps Alleiro has not had full power to arrange, if you should come across him, or find out, he proposes, proceeding to Melbourne for 11.15am train tomorrow, if so, a telegram will be sent to you.		14047	Concert performances	14047
A11951	14	07	1874	Documents	Letters Out	Mr. John Neilson, Post Office, Rokewood	Receipt No. 4621 for one pound Postal Note received.		14047	Art Union	14047
A11952	16	07	1874	Documents	Letters Out	Mr. John Callander, C/0 Mr. H. McLeod, Riverina Herald, Echuca	Receipt No. 4618 for one pound Postal Note.		14047	Art Union	14047
A11953	18	07	1874	Documents	Letters Out	Mr. B.H. Pearson, Malmsbury	Receipt Numbers 5635 & 5626 issued for Postal Note for 2 pounds		14047	Art Union	14047
A11954	18	07	1874	Documents	Letters Out	Mr. I.R. Thomas, Break O'Day	Receipt No. 5633 issued for P.O. for one pound		14047	Art Union	14047
A11955	16	07	1874	Documents	Letters Out	Mr. John Thomas, Lower ....??, Maryborough	Receipt No's 5628,5620,5630,5621 & 5622 for P.O. for five pounds		14047	Art Union	14047
A11956	16	07	1874	Documents	Letters Out	Mr. N.H. Hooper, Deniliquin	Receipt No. 5634 issued for P.O. for one pound		14047	Art Union	14047
A11957	20	07	1874	Documents	Letters Out	Mr. C. Lascelles, Stawell	regarding concert booking. ought not to have disappointed us .......		14047	Concert performances	14047
A11958	21	07	1874	Documents	Letters Out	Mr. Robert Ewing, Berlia	Receipt No's. 8086, 8097, 8098, 8099 and 8100 issued for P.O. for 5 pounds		14047	Art Union	14047
A11959	21	07	1874	Documents	Letters Out	Mr. Daley Lambert, Break O'Day, Rokewood	Receipt No. 6604 issued for P.O. for one pound		14047	Art Union	14047
A11960	28	09	1874	Documents	Letters Out	Mr. Geo. Gray, ??	Receipt No. 6603 issued for P.O. for one pound		14047	Art Union	14047
A11961	21	07	1874	Documents	Letters Out	Mr. Henry Lewis, Corowa, N.S.W.	Receipt No. 5648 issued for cheque for one pound		14047	Art Union	14047
A11962	20	07	1874	Documents	Letters Out	Mr. Ewin Cameron, ? Lake, Dimboola	Receipt No's. 6601, 6609, 6610 & 6611 issued for cheque for 5 pounds		14047	Art Union	14047
A11963	22	07	1874	Documents	Letters Out	Mr. J. Ramsay, Learmonth	Receipt No. 6612 issued for P.O. for one pound		14047	Art Union	14047
A11964	22	07	1874	Documents	Letters Out	Mr. J. Marshall, Happy Valley	Receipt No. 6613 issued for payment of one pound		14047	Art Union	14047
A11965	21	07	1874	Documents	Letters Out	Mr. H. Wilding, High Street, Echuca	Receipt No's. 6614, 6613 & 6616 issued for payment of cheque for three pounds		14047	Art Union	14047
A11966	22	07	1874	Documents	Letters Out	Mr. H.A. Richardson, Geelong	Receipt No. 6606 issued for cheque payment of one pound		14047	Art Union	14047
A11967	23	07	1874	Documents	Letters Out	Mr. Wilding, High Street, Echuca	Receipt No's. 5031-5035 issued for payment of cheque for five pounds		14047	Art Union	14047
A11968	23	07	1874	Documents	Letters Out	Mr. J.H. Leishman, Geelong	Receipt No. 5030 issued for payment of one pound		14047	Art Union	14047
A11969	28	07	1874	Documents	Letters Out	W.H. Batten Esq., Melbourne	letter acknowledging receipt of 30 pounds which has been credited to Melbourne account; the Committee had a very long discussion last night, and it was agreed together with various motions and amendments to adjourn until next Monday before making any final decisions, nothing therefore can be done until after that meeting.		14047	Art Union	14047
A11970	29	07	1874	Documents	Letters Out	Mr. W.C. Grimley, Sandhurst	your remittance of 3 pounds including 1 pound per Mr. Boxall we have received, when writing advise me the numbers of the tickets, the drawing will have to be postponed for a month but will be advertised when a date is fixed, everything seems successful, advises of between 5,000-6,000 sold beside no advice from many of the Agents		14047	Art Union	14047
A11971	29	07	1874	Documents	Letters Out	Mr. Paul Van dauuan?, Sandhurst	we have received your cheque for 15 pounds 4 shillings, please advise me the numbers of the tickets received from Grimley. Success is certain advise of between 5,000-6,000 already sold with daily returns; it will now be postponed for say a month but advertisements will be issued in a few days.		14047	Art Union	14047
A11972	28	07	1874	Documents	Letters Out	Dr. G. T. Rastrick, Maldon	acknowledging receipt of cheque for 23 pounds 15/- and advises of between 5 & 6 thousand pound already received as being sold over 4 thousand pounds cash in the bank with returns coming in daily and will have to be adjourned for not more than one month and advertisement will be issued . The prizes will be valuable paintings, works of art, framed photographs and copyplate all of good value. The Attorney General sanctions the writing.		14047	Art Union	14047
A11973	29	07	1874	Documents	Letters Out	Mr. Wm. Finnis. Colac	acknowledging receipt of chequie for 5 pounds and advises that book containing 20 tickets is returned as drawing is to be postponed. Agencies have been established all along North Eastern line and returns not yet received. Winning numbers will be advertised when drawing comes off.		14047	Art Union	14047
A11974	29	07	1874	Documents	Letters Out	Messrs. Sander, Lazarus & Co., Melbourne	forwarding cheque for 19 pounds 3/9 being amount of account less 2 1/2% discount and requesting receipt.		14047	Accounts	14047
A11975	29	07	1874	Documents	Letters Out	Messrs. Myers & Fox, Flinders Lane, Melbourne.	forwarding cheque for 4 pounds 7/6d. payment of account and requesting receipt.		14047	Accounts	14047
A11976	29	07	1874	Documents	Letters Out	W. H. Batten, Melbourne.	advises that insufficient books to cover Sydney effectively and decision to remain in Victoria and to thoroughly work Melbourne and suburbs has been made. Mr. H. Rawlings coming down to assist.		14047	Art Union	14047
A11977	29	07	1874	Documents	Letters Out	W. H. Batten	COPY OF LETTER ON PAGE 134		14047	Art Union	14047
A11978	07	08	1874	Documents	Letters Out	Mr. J. W. Sayers Esq., London Chartered Bank, Ballarat.	forwarding extract from Minutes of meeting of Committee held on 29th June last as being resolution carried unamiously "that in consideration of Mr. J. W. Sayer's liberality in presenting the Art Exhibition Committee with the design of the Prize Cup, and declining to receive any remuneration for same, Mr. Sayer be appointed a Life Member of Mechanics' Institute"		14047	Art Union	14047
A11979	11	08	1874	Documents	Letters Out	Mr. M. Ainsley Scott, St. Georges Hall, Melbourne.	advising that Hall is currently occupied with Art Exhibition in conjunction with evening concerts and offers to come to some liberal arrangement in near future.		14047	Hall booking	14047
A11980	19	08	1874	Documents	Letters Out	Mr. W. H. Musgrove, Art Union Office, South Street.	Committee meeting motion "that all Agencies shall be closed on 21st and that tickes after that date shall only be sold from Head Office" . However more tickets can be obtained by applying for the numbers required less usual commission provided always that such numbers are available. The office now occupied by you will be kept ountil the 31st inst. to enable the Committee to show the prizes to be given away at the conerts.		14047	Art Union	14047
A11981	19	08	1874	Documents	Letters Out	Mr. R. H. Musgrove, Sturt Street, Ballarat	sets out motion carried at Art Union Committee ' that all Agencies be absolutely closed on 21st inst. as advertised and all such accounts be closed and balanced off to that date. and after such date Mr. Musgrove and Mr. W. Bardwell be allowed the full commission of 10% of all cash purchases of tickets made by them from Head Office. The Committee are willing to pay rent and gas of Office in Sturt Street - the Show Window until the end of the month.		14047	Art Union	14047
A11982	26	08	1874	Documents	Letters Out	The Manager, London Charterd Bank, Ballarat.	requesting Bank to allow overdraft on Art Union Account and authorising permission to retain from credit balances standing at Art Union Account No. 2 a sum sufficient to cover any such ovedraft - the sum not to exceed 8 thousand pounds.		14047	Accounts	14047
A11983	18	09	1874	Documents	Letters Out	Messrs. Edwards & Co.,	request by instruction of Committee for detailed statement of account with respect to the 3 Gold Cups which you underake to make and the monies supplied for the gold to be used in their manufacture.		14047	Accounts	14047
A11984	18	09	1874	Documents	Letters Out	Alex. Aitken Esq., Castlemaine.	advising that Gold Cup ready for delivery to you, or to your order, on production of winning ticket and offer of donation to Institute be purely voluntary.		14047	Art Union	14047
A11985	21	09	1874	Documents	Letters Out	H. McKinnon Esq., Wagga Wagga "Advertiser"	reiterating any sale of tickets made in Wagga with any other person was made without personl knowledge due to absence at that time. Also forwards copy of Newspaper with list of Winning Tickets.		14047	Art Union	14047
A11986	21	09	1874	Documents	Letters Out	A. E. Moore Esq.,	advising that call had been made several times and stating that Committee purchased the 2 Fruit pieces only from Mr. Powis (?) and that he has been paid 20 pounds for the two.		14047	Art Union	14047
A11987	23	11	1874	Documents	Letters Out	Mr S. Calvert	Taking exception to the tone of letter. There was a delay in returning picture for very good reason. Permewan, Hunt & Co. will deliver your picture this week.		14047	Art Union	14047
A11988	23	09	1874	Documents	Letters Out	Mr. J. W. Burtt Esq.,	advising that offer to dispose of 'Darling Portrait' is declined and that no pieces of Frame mentioned can be found and requesting that by return post a cheque for 6 pounds for 6 tickets taken be sent.		14047	Art Union	14047
A11989	23	09	1874	Documents	Letters Out	A. Aitken Esq., Castlemaine.	declining to make any offer for Cup won		14047	Art Union	14047
A11990	25	09	1874	Documents	Letters Out	E. Finlayson Esq., Castlemaine.	Committee rule that "no prize is to be allowed to leave the Institute without the ticket winning same be received and checked." On receipt of ticket prize will be forwarded immediately.		14047	Art Union	14047
A11991	23	09	1874	Documents	Letters Out	Mr. T. J. Occleston sq.	advising that Committee declines to make any offer for Gold Cup wn by Ticket No. 5814.		14047	Art Union	14047
A11992	?	09	1874	Documents	Letters Out	David Simpson Esq., Hon Sec. Narracoorte Art Union.	offering to sell large vase being 1st Prize in Institutes late Art Union the base which had the bulk of the gold has been reminted and the Vase only is for sale. Vase contains gold which costs 376 pounds and workmanship 120 pounds more. Photo of vase enclosed to which rapid of sale is attributed.		14047	Art Union	14047
A11993	24	09	1874	Documents	Letters Out	R. Wicking Esq., Ballarat Horticultural Society.	offering use of Hall for Horticultural Society Show any day in week commencing 19th October.		14047	Hall booking	14047
A11994	26	09	1874	Documents	Letters Out	Hon. P. Russell MLC	apologizing for Mr. Duthrie's neglect in writing for instructions for return of pictures lent to Committee for Exhibition.		14047	Art Union	14047
A11995	26	09	1874	Documents	Letters Out	Thomas J. Occleston Esq.,	offering to take Cup to Melbourne on Committee's approval.		14047	Art Union	14047
A11996	28	09	1874	Documents	Letters Out	Mr. W. J. Gates,	offering 3 guineas for duties discharged in relation to Exhibition.		14047	Art Union	14047
A11997	28	09	1874	Documents	Letters Out	Mr. Chettle	offering 3 guineas payment for duties carried out in Exhibition.		14047	Art Union	14047
A11998	28	09	1874	Documents	Letters Out	Mr. Chas Aitkenson,	offering 10 pounds payment for duties carried out in Exhibtion and Art Union.		14047	Art Union	14047
A11999	28	09	1874	Documents	Letters Out	R. Wicking Esq., Sec. Horticultural Society.	advising of Committees decision to carry out engagement made by President Mr. Claxton.		14047	Hall booking	14047
A12000	28	09	1874	Documents	Letters Out	Peter Cazaly Esq.,	advising of election as Life Member in recognition of services rendered at Promenade Concerts held in connction with Fine Arts Exhibition.		14047	Art Union	14047
A12001	02	10	1874	Documents	Letters Out	Mr. Edward Smith, C/0 Mr. Harris, 3 Little Bourke Street West, Melbourne.	advising that prize won by Ticket No. 5671 is available when winning ticket is produced in person or through authorised Agent and receipt for same is requested because of insulting and abominable language written in connection with letter received.		14047	Art Union	14047
A12002	05	10	1874	Documents	Letters Out	Mr. B. Rowland.	stating that prizes were packed and sent in packages of 3 or 4 without proper instruction to carriers Permewan, Hunt & Co. to their Melbourne Agents. to separate individual prizes to appropriate winners. Mr. Dixon of Prahran thus received 4 pictures by mistake and instructions have been sent to Melbourne to rectify error.		14047	Art Union	14047
A12003	05	10	1874	Documents	Letters Out	Mr. M. Chandler,	advising that prize No. 52 of painting 'Night Landscape in Norway' by Gerhard valued at 20 pounds was won by Ticket No. 2292 and was not damaged prior to leaving Institute. No. 77 refers to Catalogue number and not prize number.		14047	Art Union	14047
A12004	?	?	1874	Documents	Letters Out	??	??		14047	Art Union	14047
A12005	09	10	1874	Documents	Letters Out	Messrs. Douglass & Berry, Geelong Advertiser.	questioning discrepencies in accounts for Art Union per Agreement.		14047	Accounts	14047
A12006	08	10	1874	Documents	Letters Out	Mr. L. E. (?)	?		14047		14047
A12007	08	10	1874	Documents	Letters Out	Mr. Pattison, King Street,	acknowledging receipt of prize delivered by Mr. Van Dam which is a picture reportably valued at 50 pounds but subsequently valued by a first class artist at 10 pounds only and now requests 40 pounds from Committee in compensation or legal action will be taken		14047	Art Union	14047
A12008	12	10	1874	Documents	Letters Out	H. J. Langdon Esq	refers to letter received from Mr. Patison and now requests information as to cost of picture including all charges, and interest paid and also requesting particulars regarding artist		14047	Art Union	14047
A12009	14	10	1874	Documents	Letters Out	George Case Esq	re October dates for Hall booking - will telegraph when received reply from Ballarat Fire Brigade. Please confirm nights required. Pinkerton's stationers and booksellers good place for sale of tickets.		14047	Hall booking	14047
A12010	16	10	1874	Documents	Letters Out	George Case Esq	communication re engagement of Hall for suggested dates 26th December to 2nd January with two conditions that ticket prices be 2/- and 1/- plus a free night for members of the Institute.		14047	Hall booking	14047
A12011	20	10	1874	Documents	Letters Out	Mr Fenton, Webster Street, Ballaarat	communication re books property of the Mechanics' Institute which were obtained from a Broker, Mr W. Melrose, who stated that he purchased them from you. Committee request an immediate explanation of your share in the transaction.		14047	Books	14047
A12012	21	10	1874	Documents	Letters Out	R.S.D. Morgan Esq., Wood's Point	notification that Mr Ackman's arrangement with Mr M. Donald for the sale of tickets was 5% and this was deducted by you on remitting.		14047	Art Union	14047
A12013	20	10	1874	Documents	Letters Out	D. Simpson Esq., Narracoorte	notification that the cost of the Drawing Apparatus and expenses will not allow a charge of less than 20 pounds for hire of same.		14047	Art Union	14047
A12014	20	19	1874	Documents	Letters Out	Mr A. Webb	notification that after thorough search only one case found. Regret that in in my absence Pictures were not returned in cases. As your largest Picture sold will forward one large case and 5/- in Postage stamps for repair of frames.		14047	Art Union	14047
A12015	20	10	1874	Documents	Letters Out	Mr Charles Mather	notification that due to proposed changes in the Staff of the Institute his services will be dispensed with on and after 20th November next.		14047	Staff	14047
A12016	20	19	1874	Documents	Letters Out	Mr W. Turnbull	notification that due to proposed changes in the Staff of the Institute his services will be dispensed with on and after 20th November next.		14047	Staff	14047
A12017	21	10	1874	Documents	Letters Out	George Case Esq	communication re Hall booking in December. Suggest that Ballarat has not the wealth it used to have at the time of Mrs Case's Benefit (63 pounds); you would not expect to take half the amount on your best night. Suggest six nights at half gross receipt 7th night for a Clear Benefit. Waive previous suggestion as to ticket prices etc.		14047	Hall booking	14047
A12018	21	10	1874	Documents	Letters Out	Mr. C.F. Coutts (Agent for Duvallis)	Suggest six nights early in December on terms - right to divide with you after 20 pounds - that sum used for paying Vocalists and Instrumentalists to ensure a good Programme.		14047	Hall booking	14047
A12019	23	10	1874	Documents	Letters Out	Reverend Charles Clark	Reminder of his promise to give a Lecture. Query possible arrangement for his Christmas Carol Lecture on Christmas Day?		14047	Lecture booking	14047
A12020	23	10	1874	Documents	Letters Out	George Case Esq	confirming engagement for six nights on the terms stated in his letter of 22nd inst. Four nights to be announced and further nights to be decided at close of 2nd evening. Please send Posters and Lithographs etc asap and they will be well distributed. Will be delighted to do all we can to make the Benefit a success.		14047	Hall booking	14047
A12021	29	10	1874	Documents	Letters Out	A.E. Moore Esq	reply to his letter of 27th Oct reiterating the statement made in BMI letter of 21st ult., that Mr Powis received 20 pounds for the two Flower pieces. Mr Powis lent five pictures with option of purchase and obtained 20 pounds in advance on their security - it was only mentioned afterwards in conversation that you were part owner of them.		14047	Accounts	14047
A12022	31	10	1874	Documents	Letters Out	Reverend Charles Clark	regret that he has another engagement in Ballaarat as we had depended on his promise that his lecture should "be placed at our disposal first" as per his letter dated 5th June. Trust that we may yet obtain his valuable aid during November.		14047	Lecture booking	14047
A12023	05	11	1874	Documents	Letters Out	A.J.Boulton Esq, Grenville Street	You have been elected to the committee due to vacancy caused by non attendance at three meetings consecutively by T.J.Saby Esq.		14047	Membership	14047
A12024	03	11	1874	Documents	Letters Out	E.C.Moore Esq,	Committee willing to let you have the large vase under offer to you at 400 pounds nett until 1st January next on condition you pay the interest charged by the bank, say 3 pounds per month, in advance. Committee will have nothing whatsoever to do with any scheme which you may have for its dispersal.		14047	Accounts	14047
A12025	05	11	1874	Documents	Letters Out	J.W.Burt Esq, Market Buildings, Melbourne	Writing again requiring you to remove your portrait of SIr Charles Darling and payment of 6 pounds due from you for tickets. Unless picture is removed within seven days from date it will remain at your risk and a storage charge will be put in place.		14047	Accounts	14047
A12026	07	11	1874	Documents	Letters Out	R. Wicking Esq, Secretary, Early Closing Association	Agreeing to forego your claim to the Rev. Charles Clark's services for a Lecture on 30th inst, in consideration of the sum of 5 pounds and the free use of the Hall (gas excepted) for your next entertainment. Matter now closed.		14047	Lecture booking	14047
A12027	07	11	1874	Documents	Letters Out	Rev. Charles Clark, St. Kilda	As an inducement to persons to join the Institute we have guaranteed free admission to our members to a lecture, concert or other entertainment monthly for one year. As you have pledged yourself to the Early Closing Association we have contacted them offering them a consideration for the engagement in our favour. They have agreed. This consideration has been made subject to your approval. Will you title the first lecture "The Tower of London"?. I need a few days to decide the title of the 2nd lecture for 28th December.		14047	Lecture booking	14047
A12028	09	11	1874	Documents	Letters Out	Rev. Charles Clark	Your telegram received after my previous letter to you. Our arrangement with the Early Closing Association was 10 pounds. Impossible for us to pay 20 pounds as arranged by you. Under these peculiar circumstances if we arrange with you for 2 lectures on 11th Nov. and 28th Dec. for 40 pounds the equities of the case will be met.		14047	Lecture booking	14047
A12029	11	11	1874	Documents	Letters Out	Mr. Robert Gale	Your subscription for 1 pound 10/- remains unpaid. Send cheque for same without delay please.		14047	Subscriptions	14047
A12030	11	11	1874	Documents	Letters Out	Mr. James Bull	Subscription of 25/- overdue. Please send cheque without delay.		14047	Subscriptions	14047
A12031	13	11	1874	Documents	Letters Out	Rev. Charles Clark,	Committee willing to pay you 20 pounds for lecture on 30.11.1874 plus share of profits after expenses are paid in any reasonable proportion on condition that our members be admitted free up to 250 pounds, all above that number t be paid for at rate of 1/- whether adults or junior members. We propose that on your second lecture the prices 2/- and 1/- as being the most profitable having a small portion at back of hall for 1/- seats. Please telegram your final decision.		14047	Lecture booking	14047
A12032	?	11	1874	Documents	Letters Out	Rev Charles Clark, St. Kilda	Arrangement as completed. Your lecture on "Charles Dickens" on 30th inst and another subject "The Tower of London" on 28th Dec. for the sum of 46 pounds 5/- paying all your own expenses. Understood that you will not deliver any lecture in Ballarat or announce such until after 28th Dec. For successful outcome the second lecture will not be announced until the close of the first lecture.		14047	Lecture booking	14047
A12033	17	11	1874	Documents	Letters Out	E.B.Moore Esq.	Request reply to my letter of 3rd inst.		14047	Committees	14047
A12034	17	11	1874	Documents	Letters Out	H. O'Donnell Esq.	Will your stay in Melbourne effect your ability to act as auditor for the Institute. Books now awaiting audit up to 31st ult.		14047	Accounts	14047
A12035	17	11	1874	Documents	Letters Out	W.Bardwell Esq.	Overdue account for use of hall. Send cheque for same at earliest convenience.		14047	Accounts	14047
A12036	17	11	1874	Documents	Letters Out	President and Committee, Harmonic Society	Overdue account of 19 pounds 10/-. Send cheque at earliest convenience.		14047	Accounts	14047
A12037	23	11	1874	Documents	Letters Out	Mr. George Clayton	Enclosed cheque 2 pounds for prize in Art Union lost by carriers. Could not pay 3 pounds as the difference between what we gave wholesale for the pictures and the retail value was needful to pay our expenses (nearly 1800 pounds) without saying anything about profit. Please return account receipted.		14047	Accounts	14047
A12038	19	11	1874	Documents	Letters Out	Mr. George Clayton	Your prize was a chrome lithograph entitled "Cattle". Will get another copy of the picture and get it framed for you. However if you prefer I will send you a cheque for 2 pounds which will be a little bit over the price of the chrome and frame.		14047	Accounts	14047
A12039	01	12	1874	Documents	Letters Out	George Case Esq.,	The first of a series of monthly Lectures or Entertainments was held last night. A lecture on Dickens was presented by Revd Charles Clark and members were admitted free. It was a tremendous success, and although members were free, they brought paying guests with them. If you would agree to the same arrangement for the first night only, I am sure it would be just as successful. Because of your extensive repertoire, the second night could be advertised as a completely different programme.		14047	Lecture booking	14047
A12040	15	12	1874	Documents	Letters Out	J. F. Spillman Esq.,	Committee has elected you Auditor in place of Mr O'Donnell, resigned. The books are now ready for audit.		14047	Accounts	14047
A12041	15	12	1874	Documents	Letters Out	D. Fitzpatrick Esq.,	Reminder of arrears in rent of ten pounds. Please forward a cheque in the next week.		14047	Accounts	14047
A12042	15	12	1874	Documents	Letters Out	John Osborne Esq.	At a meeting last night you were elected a Member of Committee in place of Mr S. Ackman, resigned.		14047	Membership	14047
A12043	15	12	1874	Documents	Letters Out	E. C. Moore Esq.	Committee has requested a cheque for six pounds - bank interest - in accordance with your agreement.		14047	Accounts	14047
A12044	23	12	1874	Documents	Letters Out	Mr John P. Robe	The prizes were despatched to Mr Hawkins of Wagga Wagga through Permewan, Hunt & Co., Carriers. "Had the Committee not been anxious to oblige you they would have insisted upon your receiving your prizes personally or by an Agent at Ballarat, and thus spared you the trouble of writing and themselves the pain of receiving the threatening letter just to hand."		14047	Art Union	14047
A12045	23	12	1874	Documents	Letters Out	George Case Esq.	Unable to give a positive answer until after the Committee meeting. The stage has footlights and a set scene of a room with door at side. From enquiries I believe the best Halls are Temperance Hall, Creswick; the Town Hall, Clunes; Societies Hall, Beaufort.		14047	Hall booking	14047
A12046	15	01	1875	Documents	Letters Out	Messrs. Young & Son	"The large vase executed by you for the late Art Union being still in the hands of the Committee who are desirous of disposing of it. I am instructed to enquire whether you are prepared to make an offer for it or to permit us to dispose of it without resorting to the melting pot. The Committee apply to you as the artists who executed the work under the impression that you would desire to prevent its being melted if possible."		14047	Committees	14047
A12047	13	01	1875	Documents	Letters Out	Revd J. Greenwood	Date is agreeable (for lecture). The subject is left to you, except as you know the Committee always wishes to avoid questions of party politics or sectarian differences.		14047	Lecture booking	14047
A12048	18	01	1875	Documents	Letters Out	Messrs. Denis Brothers, Melbourne	The Committee are desirous of disposing of the gold vase which formed the first prize in the Art Union. Would you be interested in meeting with them to discuss the purchase of it?		14047	Art Union	14047
A12049	18	01	1875	Documents	Letters Out	Messrs. Edwards & Kaul, Melbourne	The Committee wish to dispose of the gold vase which formed first prize in the Art Union. Would you be interested in dealing with them for the purchase of it?		14047	Art Union	14047
A12050	26	01	1875	Documents	Letters Out	Revd. J. Greenwood	No suggestion that choice of subject was a problem. Making sure the lecture is properly advertised. If you need assistance in finding accommodation "pray command me."		14047	Lecture booking	14047
A12051	26	01	1875	Documents	Letters Out	David Ham Esq.	Committee unable to agree to a reduction of your rent to ten shillings per week.		14047	Shop & Office Rentals	14047
A12052	27	01	1875	Documents	Letters Out	Samuel Ackman Esq.	Notification that Honorary Life Membership be conferred for valuable services during the Exhibition and Art Union.		14047	Membership	14047
A12053	26	01	1875	Documents	Letters Out	Mr Charles Dyer	Unable to help with the arranging for a Concert in aid of the Hospital and Benevolent Asylum.		14047	Committees	14047
A12054	09	02	1875	Documents	Letters Out	J. T. Sleep Esq.	"I am instructed by the Committee to inform you that the Gold Vase executed by you for the late Art Union has been melted at the National Bank in the presence of Mr I. J. Jones of the Ballarat Banking Co. and myself and after assay by Mr Flude of the School of Mines it is found that the product is 85oz 7dwt 16gr. of Standard Gold at 77 shillings = 328 pounds 4/5. As the vase was guaranteed by you to contain 88oz 10dwts of standard gold = 340 pounds 14/6, the Committee would be obliged by you sending them a cheque for the difference - 12 pounds 10/1.		14047	Art Union	14047
A12055	03	02	1875	Documents	Letters Out	Mr Thos. Empson	Committee is willing to engage Mr and Mrs Empson for Easter Week. "I trust you will do all in your power to get together a decent company."		14047	Concert performances	14047
A12056	09	02	1875	Documents	Letters Out	Mr Charles Dyer	Agree to rent of Hall on usual terms.		14047	Hall booking	14047
A12057	09	02	1875	Documents	Letters Out	Robert Ross Esq.	The Committee will reduce rent to 7/6 per week.		14047	Shop & Office Rentals	14047
A12058	13	02	1875	Documents	Letters Out	F. J. Thomas Esq.	Request for payment for hire of Hall and gas on 16th December, Also to point out that more that 18 months of subscription is owing.		14047	Accounts	14047
A12059	09	02	1875	Documents	Letters Out	Revd. James Greenwood, Sydney	Letter of thanks for "able and instructive" lecture. "Trusting that you have realised all the advantage you desired from your visit to this Colony."		14047	Lecture booking	14047
A12060	22	02	1875	Documents	Letters Out	A. Landagon Esq	advising dates Hall avaliable to let and terms at 3 nights 9 pounds, 6 nights 17 pounds and gas charge if necessary		14047	Hall booking	14047
A12061	19	02	1875	Documents	Letters Out	Mr. Thomas Empson	advise as to engage Mr. Perry at 4 pounds per week, also Mr. and Mrs. Harrison at 10 pounds for 7 nights and Mr. Lenton 6 pounds for 7 nights but no railway fare, Mr. O'Brien for 7 nights at 8 pounds but no railway fare. Points out that railway fares are available for 10/- return ticket for 14 days during holiday period.		14047	Concert performances	14047
A12062	23	02	1875	Documents	Letters Out	David Fitzpatrick Esq.,	reminding of arrears of rent of 10 pounds with request for same to be paid before end of current month.		14047	Accounts	14047
A12063	23	02	1875	Documents	Letters Out	Mr. Arthur Light	advising of engagement at 1 pound for 1st year for position vacated by Mr. George Brimbank , one months notice on either side to terminate.		14047	Staff	14047
A12064	03	06	1875	Documents	Letters Out	Professor Abel	addressing request made by Professor Abel for specimens on loan to Institute to be collected		14047	Museum	14047
A12065	23	02	1875	Documents	Letters Out	Mr. C. N. Thomas	requesting immediate payment of subscription arrears or alternate steps will be made for recovery.		14047	Subscriptions	14047
A12066	01	03	1875	Documents	Letters Out	J. T. Sleep Esq.	furnishing statement in regard to Gold Vase		14047	Art Union	14047
A12067	01	03	1875	Documents	Letters Out	J.T. Sleep Esq.	1875 to amount charged for gold in vase guaranteed 22 carats Febry 88 ounces 10 dwts Pounds 376. 2. 6 Less allowance for waste etc. 35. 8. 0 Balance 340. 14. 6 by proceeds gold in vase (from National Bank) 87 ounces 17 dwt. 15 gr. 21.1 4/8 carats 328. 4. 5d. Allowance (loss in melting) 1. 6.3d. 329.10. 8 Difference 11. 3.10		14047	Accounts	14047
A12068	09	03	1875	Documents	Letters Out	D.Fitzpatrick Esq.	refers to overdue rent to be paid before 22nd instant		14047	Accounts	14047
A12069	07	03	1875	Documents	Letters Out	M. Lewis	requesting payment of balance of account.		14047	Accounts	14047
A12070	09	03	1875	Documents	Letters Out	M. Bardwell Esq.	requesting settlement of account due for Hall and Gas on 24th inst.		14047	Accounts	14047
A12071	09	03	1875	Documents	Letters Out	F. M. Main Esq.,	advising that No. 2 class room can be used for regular meetings of the Land Legate at 5 shillings per meeting such charge to include gas.		14047	Room booking	14047
A12072	09	03	1875	Documents	Letters Out	David Fitzpatrick	requesting payment of account for 10 pounds		14047	Accounts	14047
A12073	09	03	1875	Documents	Letters Out	M. Lewis	requesting payment of overdue rental.		14047	Accounts	14047
A12074	13	03	1875	Documents	Letters Out	Mr. C. N. Thomas	Committee willing to accept 2 years subscription due by you at junior or half rate if paid before Saturday next		14047	Subscriptions	14047
A12075	12	03	1875	Documents	Tenders	C. J. Evans	accepting tender for printing to 31st May next subject to existing arrangements with Mr. Boyd for the Easter concerts.		14047	Printing	14047
A12076	04	06	1875	Documents	Letters Out	Eric Finlason Esq.	advising that Institute has no free Reading Room - the Council gives no grant and Offices in front are rated by Council. Borough Council of Ballarat East behaves very differently to Ballarat East Public Library in giving 100 pounds in cash per annum paying for the gas supplied and includes any repairs within the Corporation accounts.		14047	Accounts	14047
A12077	20	03	1875	Documents	Letters Out	Thomas Kennedy Esq., Adelaide	advising of booking for week commencing 10th May		14047	Hall booking	14047
A12078	21	04	1875	Documents	Letters Out	M. Lewis , Cricket Ground.	requesting immediate payment of balance of account for 6 pounds due since March 1874		14047	Accounts	14047
A12079	21	04	1875	Documents	Letters Out	David Fitzpatrick Esq.,	requesting immediate payment arrears of rent		14047	Accounts	14047
A12080	21	04	1875	Documents	Letters Out	M. Bardwell,	requesting immediate settlement account for 4 pounds 5/- for hire of Hall		14047	Accounts	14047
A12081	21	04	1875	Documents	Letters Out	J. T. Sleep	refers to letters of 9th February and 1st March requesting payment of 11 pounds 3/10d. being value of gold deficient in vase, and requests immediate payment.		14047	Accounts	14047
A12082	27	04	1875	Documents	Letters Out	Mr. Charles Atkinson	advising increase salary to 25/- per week as passed by Committee.		14047	Staff	14047
A12083	27	04	1875	Documents	Letters Out	Hon. Sec. Ladies Clothing Society	advising room adjoining Ladies Reading Room available and requesting fixing of certain hours for distribution of parcels of clothing. Person will be available to wait upon Applicant.		14047	Room booking	14047
A12084	05	05	1875	Documents	Letters Out	Charles Bright Esq.	instructing that Committee not able to accept yours terms and offering Committee to fund Hall and light it, dividing all expenses of printing etc, and payment of 10 pounds for admission for Institute members. Under this arrangement about 20 pounds could be taken at doors and with allowance of expenses of 5 pounds, 12 pounds 10/- could be available to you.		14047	Accounts	14047
A12085	11	05	1875	Documents	Letters Out	Mrs. Swan	advising that no room available for Knitting Classes and suggests that application be made to City Council for room in Town Hall.		14047	Room booking	14047
A12086	11	05	1875	Documents	Letters Out	Edwin Chittock Esq. Ararat.	advising that remittance of charge will be made for Hall and returning cheque.		14047	Accounts	14047
A12087	14	05	1875	Documents	Letters Out	Charles Bright Esq.	accepting offer for Lecture and suggesting preliminary amendments. Date to be settled about 2 weeks prior.		14047	Lecture booking	14047
A12088	28	09	1875	Documents	Letters Out	Mr W. S. Kemp, Agent for David Blair Esq.	Request for Mr Blair to deliver one or more lectures for the BMI, and the terms required.		14047	Lecture booking	14047
A12089	19	05	1875	Documents	Letters Out	D. Nash	I estimate expenses of working on Art Union at 500 pounds inclusive of commission; we paid 100% to professional canvassers and 5% to all others; I do not think the Drawing should be in Melbourne and three weeks notice of Drawing should be ample; our marbles and globes were admirable; the whole of the appartus with 11000 marbles cost us between 60 and 70 pounds.		14047	Accounts	14047
A12090	26	05	1875	Documents	Letters Out	Mr. H.A.B. Williams, Great Hibernica	the members of the BMI are provided each month with a free Lecture or Entertainment; can I arrange with you for their admission one evening of your performance; the largest number to date to avail themselves of this is 300, if they bring family members or friends they pay a concession fee, this has always found to me a profitable one; should you agree to this arrangement the night of your first performance be selected as I am sure you would find this to be an excellent advertisement with the great advantage od securing a crowded house regardless of the weather conditions.		14047	Lecture booking	14047
A12091	01	06	1875	Documents	Letters Out	Mrs. Mallet	The President informs you that for sometime your son [with other youths] Thomas Mallet has been in the habit of gross misconduct in the library and other parts of the BMI; I wrote to him on Saturday intimating my intention of bring his conduct before the Committee, no notice was taken by him, I now give you the opportunity of dealing with your son; The Committee is duty bound to preserve order at the BMI and prevent ladies and others being annoyed and will bring such misbehaviour under the notice of the employers of the offenders if necessary, failing this, to prosecute them in a Police Court.		14047	Committees	14047
A12092	15	06	1875	Documents	Letters Out	Mr. James Archer	The Commitee regret to decline your request for a rent reduction.		14047	Shop & Office Rentals	14047
A12093	08	06	1875	Documents	Tenders	Mr. C.C. Hopper	your tender for the purchase of the waster paper of the Institute for one year has been accepted by the Committee.		14047	Committees	14047
A12094	09	06	1875	Documents	Letters Out	To the Honourable the Chief Secretary,	I wish to apply for the renewal of the License for the Hall of the BMI as a place of Public Entertainment under the Act.		14047	Theatre Licence	14047
A12095	16	06	1875	Documents	Tenders	Mr. Charles Boyd	The Committee has accepted your tender for Printing for the year ending 31st May, 1876.		14047	Printing	14047
A12096	18	06	1875	Documents	Letters Out	Mrs. Thrudin	you mentioned when we met at our friend South's a few weeks ago your non success of your entertainment on a former visit to Ballarat; I urge you to take opportunity which now is present with the Opera season to take on the Hall for a week, I will arrange a Members' Night paying you 10 pounds for the admission of our Members free, this would give yo a splendid start, we would pay for the Hall and lighting, and half advertising.		14047	Concert performances	14047
A12097	21	06	1875	Documents	Letters Out	J.C.Thrudin Esq,	The Committee declines your terms for the letting of the Hall, your six nights can commence on the 30th inst with the option of three nights viz 8th, 9th & 10th July; it is impossible to commence of the 3rd and the opportunity will be gone after the 7th as the " of England" is expected here shortly.		14047	Hall booking	14047
A12098	29	06	1875	Documents	Letters Out	R.S.D. Morgan Esq.	the terms of the loan of the Globes, Frames and 2500 marbles for a period of say three weeks would be 10 pounds, the carriage to Melbourne would have to be paid by you, The Committee have each 100 marbles checked before being placed in the globes; it would take a person 1-2 days afterwards to sort them into 100's again, the Committee would require a deposit of 20 pounds with 10 pounds being refunded immediately after the return of the apparatus.		14047	Accounts	14047
A12099	29	06	1875	Documents	Letters Out	J.S. Smith Esq.,	your account of 5 pounds 10 shillings is due from you since February last; I must insist upon payment without delay, I have been patient for many months knowing you are in a position to liquidate this debt.		14047	Accounts	14047
A12100	29	06	1875	Documents	Letters Out	Charles Bright Esq.,	kindly advise me if the dates of the 2nd, 3rd or 4th August suit you after the Melbourne Lecture, the likeness will be an excellent advertisement and I will see to their proper distribution.		14047	Lecture booking	14047
A12101	11	08	1875	Documents	Letters Out	J. Bennett Esq	acknowledging his booking of Hall for 12 nights but require clarification of dates. Plus details of Hall, stage, footlights etc. Require 5 pounds deposit and happy to look after advertising.		14047	Hall booking	14047
A12102	13	08	1875	Documents	Letters Out	J. McMann Esq., Townsville Times	acknowledging with cordial thanks his prompt response to Committee request for a copy of his paper.		14047	Committees	14047
A12103	13	08	1875	Documents	Letters Out	To The Proprietor of the Bendigo Advertiser	request that the Paper supplied to the Institute be posted by first post in order to reach Ballaarat on the day of publication.		14047	Accounts	14047
A12104	13	08	1875	Documents	Letters Out	Mr J. Archer	notification that Committee unable to agree to his request for the return of a portion of the rent paid by him.		14047	Shop & Office Rentals	14047
A12105	13	08	1875	Documents	Letters Out	Mr V. Machefer	notification that as he has free use of the basement BMI Committee cannot accede to his request for a reduction in rent.		14047	Shop & Office Rentals	14047
A12106	23	08	1875	Documents	Letters Out	Mr Frederick Atkinson	offering Shop vacated by Mr Machefer at a rent of one pound per week.		14047	Shop & Office Rentals	14047
A12107	13	09	1875	Documents	Letters Out	A.H. Gardiner Esq., Agent for Fairclough, Melbourne	notification that subject to approval of Committee can let Hall on Sunday evening for 4 pounds, gas extra by meter.		14047	Hall booking	14047
A12108	11	09	1875	Documents	Tenders	Mr J. McHutchinson, Bookbinder	notification that his tender for supply of 2 Library Registers and 2 Library Day Books at 7 pounds 15 shillings 6 pence has been accepted.		14047	Accounts	14047
A12109	14	09	1875	Documents	Letters Out	Mr G. Chapman	re request for additonal 5% commission on sale of 25 Art Union tickets. BMI Committee consider that you are only entitled to the 5% but anxious that no injustice be done. Will meet with you and Mr Kemp in Melbourne to resolve matter.		14047	Accounts	14047
A12110	14	09	1875	Documents	Letters Out	Mr Wm. Robertson, Peel Street	Committee notification that the ventilation (known as Tobin's system) applied by him has much improved the Reading Room of the Institute.		14047	Fixtures & Fittings	14047
A12111	14	09	1875	Documents	Letters Out	Mr T. Milkins, 57 Elgin Street, Carlton	notification that BMI has no intention at present to give Concerts, but if he will give particulars the matter will be placed before the Committee for consideration.		14047	Concert performances	14047
A12112	22	09	1875	Documents	Letters Out	Mr Stewart, Agent for Lynch Family, Garton's Hotel	Hall available commencing on 30th inst., weekly rent of 17 pounds, gas extra by meter. No piano in Hall but you can hire cheaply. Deposit required.		14047	Hall booking	14047
A12113	04	10	1875	Documents	Letters Out	The Secretary, Japanese Commission	enquiry that should the Committee decide to hold an Exhibition of Arts and Manufactures in November/December this year, of the possibility to arrange a special department devoted to Japanese Manufactures. Ballaarat is the centre of a very large district and exhibitions held are invariably highly successful.		14047	Exhibitions & Displays	14047
A12114	28	09	1875	Documents	Letters Out	C.A. Stewart Esq., Agent for Lynch Family	Request telegraph to confirm whether require Hall and when. Would recommend that BMI would take the first night for admitting BMI members free this would be a big advertisement for you.		14047	Hall booking	14047
A12115	28	09	1875	Documents	Letters Out	A. Purdue Esq., Secretary, Kyneton Mechanics' Institute	Disagrees with the planned agitation and believes institutes can deal with changes in land values without fresh legislation.		14047	Committees	14047
A12116	05	10	1875	Documents	Letters Out	J. Phillips Esq., Sandhurst Mechanics' Institute	The lists of overdue subscriptions have been posted for about two years. It was unpopular at first, but there seems to be acceptance now. The address is never filled in. The monthly Entertainments bring in the arrears, as tickets are only issued when subscriptions are paid.		14047	Subscriptions	14047
A12117	28	09	1875	Documents	Letters Out	Mr Samuel Mullen	Enclose acceptance for 64 pounds 4 shillings at three months, due 27th December, at which date you undertake, if required, to renew for three months longer for half the amount.		14047	Accounts	14047
A12118	12	10	1875	Documents	Letters Out	The Honourable R. Le Poer Trench, Attorney General	Notification that the BMI is to hold a Bazaar in aid of the Library, and request for permission to dispose of articles supplied by lottery or raffle.		14047	Bazaar	14047
A12119	12	10	1875	Documents	Letters Out	Henry Davies Esq., Secretary, District Orphan Asylum	Unable to lower the cost of hire of Hall for the Soiree and Ball.		14047	Hall booking	14047
A12120	12	10	1875	Documents	Letters Out	Owen Edwards Esq.	Thanks for donation of ten guineas and notification that name has been added to list of Life Members.		14047	Donations	14047
A12121	14	10	1875	Documents	Letters Out	The Secretary, Sandhurst Mechanics' Institute	Responding to enquiries: Employees are Secretary, 200 pounds per annum; young man to clean building, 25 shillings per week; two youths to attend library and reading room, 20 shillings per week. Reading Room open from 8.30 am to 10.30 pm - Library open 11 am to 10.30 pm. Institute not open on Sundays, except for the Hall when religious services are held.		14047	Constitution (Rules)	14047
A12122	03	11	1875	Documents	Letters Out	Mr G. F. Fowler, 3 7 4 New Inn Yard, Shoreditch, London	Sending ten pounds. Last mail, all weekly papers were one number short. One parcel may have miscarried. Purchase of books noted. Request to avoid those published in cheap form.		14047	Accounts	14047
A12123	28	10	1875	Documents	Letters Out	Proprietor, Ovens & Murray Advertiser	Request for supply of paper for the cost of postage - the condition for all provincial papers.		14047	Accounts	14047
A12124				Documents					14047		14047
A12125	16	11	1875	Documents	Letters Out	Andrew Jack Esq.	Notification of election to Committee after the resignation of Mr Boulton.		14047	Membership	14047
A12126	16	11	1875	Documents	Letters Out	J. W. Davey Esq.	Notification of election to the Committee in place of Mr Wm. ???, deceased.		14047	Membership	14047
A12127	16	11	1875	Documents	Letters Out	Revd. E. G. Atkinson, Dana Street	The charge for the Hall will be reduced to thirty shillings.		14047	Hall booking	14047
A12128	14	12	1875	Documents	Letters Out	Mr Thos Buckley	Reply to telegram. Will find Hall and pay second class railway fare for 9 men dividing after other expenses are paid. One week with the option of a second.		14047	Hall booking	14047
A12129	16	11	1875	Documents	Letters Out	J. Phillips Esq.,	Explanation of the discrepancy between the salaries of last year and this year. The secretary received extra money because the rooms were moved, the work for the Art Union and for defending an action in the County Court, Melbourne		14047	Staff	14047
A12130	30	11	1875	Documents	Letters Out	Alexander Marshall Esq.,	Notification that Committee unanimously resolved to make Mr Marshall a Life Member in recognition of long and valuable service.		14047	Membership	14047
A12131	16	12	1875	Documents	Letters Out	Messrs Buckley & Son, Feuillade	Will include gas if the Company is approved of - "no good to bring duffers as the attractions would kill us." ...'All business at front of house will be in my hands while you take charge of the stage itself."		14047	Concert performances	14047
A12132	22	12	1875	Documents	Letters Out	S. Mullen Esq., Collins Street East, Melbourne	Sending cheque for 32 pounds two shillings.		14047	Accounts	14047
A12133	21	12	1875	Documents	Letters Out	Andrew Bering Esq., Trinity Independent Church Committee	Unable to make any further reduction in the charge for the Hall		14047	Hall booking	14047
A12134	21	12	1875	Documents	Letters Out	J. Noble Wilson Esq.	Name has been added to list of Life Members as a result of donation of ten guineas.		14047	Donations	14047
A12135	25	01	1876	Documents	Letters Out	Mr Francisco, Stork Hotel	Impossible to agree to Mr Keith's offer to play for 3 nights.		14047	Concert performances	14047
A12136	22	01	1876	Documents	Letters Out	John Rogers	Letter concerning Entertainment and the costs.		14047	Concert performances	14047
A12137	25	01	1876	Documents	Letters Out	Mrs. Smith. 147 Eyre Street, Ballarat	The Committee regrets that due to their financial position they cannot entertain the idea of supplying copies of the daily papers to the Ladies Room; the Committee are compelled to forbid the removal of the two copies of the Argus from the Reading Room as they are quite insufficient to meet the requirements of readers.		14047	Library	14047
A12138	25	01	1876	Documents	Letters Out	B.W. Wheatland Esq.,	The Committee desire to enquire how long your Exhibition will be remain open as they would if possible arrange to open immediately upon the closing of yours; the financial position of the BMI imperatively calls for the camping out of some scheme for raising funds during the ensuring winter months.		14047	Exhibitions & Displays	14047
A12139	26	01	1876	Documents	Letters Out	Mr. G.F. Fowler	Enclosing Draft for 10 pounds. I can get novels from the Circulating Libraries in Melbourne earlier and as cheap as from London.		14047	Library	14047
A12140	29	01	1876	Documents	Letters Out	Proprietor of the Rockhampton Bulletin	In reference to the account sent to the BMI yesterday, is this an error, as the Committee has asked you to supply a copy free of charge.		14047	Accounts	14047
A12141	24	02	1876	Documents	Letters Out	Mr. G.F. Fowler, 3 & 4 New Inn Yard, Shoreditch, London	Enclosing Draft for 10 pounds. List of Journals and Magazines to be cancelled. Evening Mail in place of Times; continue London mag.		14047	Library	14047
A12142	10	03	1876	Documents	Letters Out	Mrs. Stenhouse	letter enclosing details of dates, charges and information regarding free admission evening for Members		14047	Lecture booking	14047
A12143	25	02	1876	Documents	Letters Out	A.B. Dimelon Esq.,	We will pay you the amount of the reduction asked by you in the shape of a fee for your services on the Entertainment Evening in aid of the Institute, but cannot reduce your fee by one third for the Hall for your Lecture.		14047	Hall booking	14047
A12144	29	02	1876	Documents	Letters Out	L. Llewellyn Esq.,	setting out conditions, charges for members and non-members for your offer to teach the Juvenile Dancing Class the BMI proposes to establish.		14047	Lectures and classes	14047
A12145	29	02	1876	Documents	Letters Out	James Walker, Ballarat Swimming Club	The Committee has aggreed to comply with your request for a Board to be erected in the corridor of the BMI advertising your club.		14047	Fixtures & Fittings	14047
A12146	002	18703	1876	Documents	Letters Out	To the Hon. Joseph Jones, MLA, Commissioner of Railways	The Committee informs you that it is intended to hold a Fine Arts Exhibition during the month of May in aid of the funds of the BMI and request that you will grant the privilege of free transit of all Exhibits and to also solicit a free pass for Mr. Batten while engaged in collecting the various articles.		14047	Exhibitions & Displays	14047
A12147	10	03	1876	Documents	Letters Out	J. Stevenson Esq., Secretary of Railways	reply to their communication of 9th inst., the Committee wishes me to at once visit Geelong, Melbourne, Sandhurst and other places to push the interest of the Exhibition plus I will need to to do other travel from time to time; thank you to the Commissioner for his prompt compliance with their wishes.		14047	Exhibitions & Displays	14047
A12148	14	03	1876	Documents	Letters Out	Mrs. Stenhouse	in order to meet your views I am willing to arrange for the option of one night's Lecture at 6 pounds or two consecutive nights at 9 pounds.		14047	Lectures and classes	14047
A12149	14	03	1876	Documents	Letters Out	I.J. Jones Esq.	the Committee reluctantly accept your resignation as President and a member of Committee due to your business engagements.		14047	Committees	14047
A12150	15	03	1876	Documents	Letters Out	Peter Cazaly Esq.,	the Committee thank you for your valuable assistance in the organizing and camping out of the Entertainment given to the members of the BMI.		14047	Concert performances	14047
A12151	16	03	1876	Documents	Letters Out	I.J. Jones Esq., Manager, Ballaarat Banking Co.	the Committee has resolved that all cheques on the new or Exhibition Account should be drawn by Mr. George Perry, Treasurer and countersigned by either the President or one of the Vice-President's.		14047	Exhibitions & Displays	14047
A12152	22	03	1876	Documents	Letters Out	B.W.. Wheatland Esq., Fine Arts Exhibition, Geelong	this letter lists Oil Paintings and Water Colours being sent to B.W. Wheatland.		14047	Exhibitions & Displays	14047
A12153	28	03	1876	Documents	Letters Out	Revd. W.B. Hutchinson, Clunes	your request for your membership to be transferred to the Revd. J.W. Inglis cannot be granted.		14047	Membership	14047
A12154	17	12	1997	Documents	Letters Out	Australian Securities Commission, Gippsland Mail Centre, Morwell 3841	amendment to Articles of Association Paragraph 5 now reads"if upon the winding up or dissolution of the Institute, there remains, after satisfaction of all its debts and liabilities, any property whatsoever, the same shall not be paid or distributed among the members of the Institute, but shall be given all transferred to some other Organisation or Organisations having similar objects to those of the Institute and which is, or are approved by the Commissioner of Taxation for the purposes of s.30-100 relating to the Public Libraries of the Income Tax Assesment Act 1977, to be determined by the Members of the Institute at or before the time of dissolution, and, in default thereof, by such Judge of the Supreme Court as may have or acquire jurisdiction in the matter Paragraph 9 now reads - members of the General Public shall be admitted to the Library, and have access to the books, magazines and newspapers of the Institute, and can peruse such books and other literature within the confines of the Library premises, subject to the same conditions and service charges as may apply to contributing Members."		14047	Constitution (Rules)	14047
A12155	28	02	1974	Documents	Letters In	Registrar, Companies Office, 451 La Trobe Street, Melbourne 3000	advising that BMI enquiry into exemption from lodging returns did not fully comply with provision of the Act. Attached is a schedule of deficiencies in accounts submitted. Request re-submit audited accounts as at 30/4/1973 prepared in accordance with provisions contained in the amending Companies Act 1971.		14047	Accounts	14047
A12156	08	12	1997	Documents	Letters In	Mr. Barry R. Brown, Customer Service Officer, Australian Securities Commission, Gippsland Mail Centre, Morwell Victoria 3841	request for re-submission of document number 00403457H. A record of all BMI Accounts and Reports required to be presented at the AGM 1997. Prompt return requested by 29/12/1997.		14047	Accounts	14047
A12157	16	12	1997	Documents	Letters Out	Mr Barry R. Brown, Customer Service Officer, Australian Securities Commission, Gippsland Mail Centre, Morwell 3841.	resubmission of Annual Return for 1997 together with required certification. Enclosures Copy of their letter dated 8/12/1997; Form 316 Annual Return of Company, document No. 00403457H; Copy of the 138th Annual Report of the Ballaarat Mechanics' Institute, including the Fin. Statement for the Year Ended 30/4/1997.		14047	Accounts	14047
A12158	08	12	1997	Documents	Receipts	Australian Securities Commission	Assessment Receipt, Documents Lodged and Payments received - Lodgment No. 12206561		14047	Accounts	14047
A12159	26	11	1997	Documents	Letters Out	Australian Securities Commission, Gippsland Mail Centre, Morwell Vic. 3841	encloses completed forms 316 "Annual Return", 304 "Notification to Change of Office Holders" and cheques for $200 and $230 being prescribed fees for late lodgment.		14047	Accounts	14047
A12160	24	11	1997	Documents	Reports	Australian Securites Commission	forwarding Form 316 "Annual Return of Company" signed and dated by C. J. Brooks -President on 24/11/1997, Change of Office Holders and New appointments		14047	Committees	14047
A12161	04	11	1997	Documents	Letters In	Dobson & Morrow, 14 Dawson Street South, Ballarat	enclosing forms for execution by either President or Secretary - 1. "1997 Annual Return, 2. Form 304 ,"Notification to Change of Office Holders" to be forwarded to Australian Securities Commission together with cheque for $200 and $230 respectively		14047	Committees	14047
A12162	12	09	1997	Documents	Letters Out	Mr. Michael Morrow, Dobson Morrow, Solicitors, PO Box 347 Ballarat 3353	details of changes to Committee of Institute since last Annual General Meeting on 30th April 1997.		14047	Committees	14047
A12163	24	06	1997	Documents	Letters Out	Michael Morrow, Dobson & Morrow, Barristers & Solicitors, PO Box 347, Ballarat 3353	forwarding copy Accounts and Notes tabled at AGM on 26th May 1997 and list of Committee members re-eleced or returned to Office for ensuing year namely Brookes, Coventry, Bell, Broad, McArdle, Bridges, Morrow, Keirney, Gribble, Jenkins, Hurley & Hankin. Subsequently on 28/5/1997 Bell & Hankin were advised that their positions declared vacant under Paragraph 17 of the Articles.		14047	Accounts	14047
A12164	18	06	1997	Documents	Letters In	Dobson, Morrow, Barristers & Solicitors, 14 Dawson Street South, Ballarat.	Reply to BMI letter of 13th June and requesting copy accounts and notes tabled at BMI AGM with details of changes to Committee for year ending 30th April to enable completion of Annual Return.		14047	Accounts	14047
A12165	16	06	1997	Documents	Letters In	Customer Service Branch, Australian Securities Commission, Gippsland Mail Centre, Morwell, Vic. 3841	Re. A.C.N. 004 034 575. Advising that correct documentation returned and processed.		14047	Accounts	14047
A12166	13	06	1997	Documents	Letters Out	Suzanne Wharton, Customer Service Officer, Australian Securities Commission, Gippsland Mail Centre, Morwell.	advising that corrected forms were completed and returned on 21st May 1997 and cheques forwarded with documents have been cleared by Bank.		14047	Accounts	14047
A12167	13	06	1997	Documents	Letters Out	Suzanne Wharton, Customer Service Officer, Australian Securities Commission Gippsland Mail Centre, Morwell, Vic.	copy of letter on Record 12166.		14047	Accounts	14047
A12168	18	11	1997	Documents	Letters Out	Mr Pat Onn, Australian Taxation Office, PO Box 9739, Moonee Ponds 3039	re 'Application for Public Benevolent Institution Status'. Enclosing draft copy of proposed amendments to paras 5 and 9 of BMI Articles of Association. Please advise whether satisfy requirements of s.78(4) of the Income Tax Assessment Act or if any further changes necessary.		14047	Accounts	14047
A12169	04	10	1880	Documents	Letters Out	E.P.Dale Esq	You have been elected a member of the Ballaarat Mechanics' Institute Committee to replace Mr J.M.McKay. Meetings of comittee are held on the secod and fourth Mondays in each month. Due notice of each meeting will be forwarded to your address.		14047	Committees	14047
A12170	26	05	1997	Documents	Letters In	Suzanne Wharton, Customer Service Officer, Australian Securities Commission, Gippsland Mail Cenre, Morwell, 3841.	advising that Document number 00403457C was incomplete and returned for correction on 28/4/1997 with request that corrected version be returned to ASC by 19/5/1997 and has not yet been received. Date of extension for return has been amended to 16/6/1997		14047	Accounts	14047
A12171	26	05	1997	Documents	Letters In	Suzanne Wharton, Customer Service Officer, Australian Securities Commission, Gippsland Mail Centre, Morwell, Vic 3841.	advising that Document No. 009903777 was incomplete. Request completion and return by 16/6/1997.		14047	Accounts	14047
A12172	26	05	1997	Documents	Letters In	Suzanne Wharton, Customer Service Officer, Australian Securities Commission	advising that Document No.009903778 was incomplete. Request completion and return by 16/6/1997.		14047	Accounts	14047
A12173	26	05	1997	Documents	Letters In	Suzanne Wharton, Customer Service Officer, Australian Securities Commission, Gippsland Mail Centre, Morwell, Vic. 3841.	advising that Document No. 009903779 was incomplete. Request completion and return by 16/6/1997.		14047	Accounts	14047
A12174	26	05	1997	Documents	Letters In	Suzanne Wharton, Customer Service Officer, Australian Securities Commission, Gippsland Mail Centre, Morwell, Vic. 3841	advising that Document No. 009903780 was incomplete. Request completion and return by 16/6/1997.		14047	Accounts	14047
A12175	24	05	1997	Documents	Invoices	Australian Securities Commission	Invoice No. 1808859. Second Notice for Lodgement No. 11043836 with amount now due as $24.00.		14047	Accounts	14047
A12176	24	05	1997	Documents	Invoices	Australian Securities Commission, Gippsland Mail Centre, Morwell, Vic 3841.	Invoice No. 1808860. Second Notice for Lodgement No: 11043836 with amount now due of $1380.00.		14047	Accounts	14047
A12177	24	04	1997	Documents	Invoices	Australian Securities Commission, Gippsland Mail Centre, Morwell, Vic. 3841.	Invoice No. 1808859. Lodgement No. 11043836 for late lodgment of Appointment of Office Holders showing amount due $24.		14047	Accounts	14047
A12178	24	04	1997	Documents	Invoices	Australian Securities Commission	Invoice No. 1808860. Lodgement No: 11043836 being fees for late lodgment of Annual Returns for years 1991-1996 - $1380.		14047	Accounts	14047
A12179	2804	04	1997	Documents	Letters In	Australian Securities Commission	enclosing Annual Return and change of Office Holders no. 00403457B for correction as set out and requesting return of documents by 19/5/1997.		14047	Committees	14047
A12180	28	04	1997	Documents	Letters In	Australian Securities Commission.	copy letter enclosing document No. 00403457C for amendment i.e. correct names for Gribble and Kearney and list of details of all Company Office holders at Item 15 with request for return by 19/5/1997		14047	Committees	14047
A12181	28	04	1997	Documents	Letters In	Suzanne Wharton, Customer Service Officer, Australian Securities Commission, Gippsland Mail Centre, (14-22 Grey Street, Traralgon, 3844.	copy letter enclosing document No. 009903777 for clarification of names of Gribble & Kearney and listing details of all Office Holders and return by 19/05/1997		14047	Committees	14047
A12182	28	04	1997	Documents	Letters In	Australian Securities Commission, Gippsland Mail Centre, Morwell, Vic 3841.	copy letter enclosing document No. 009903778 for clarification of names Gribble and Kearney and return by 19/5/1997		14047	Committees	14047
A12183	28	04	1997	Documents	Letters In	Australian Securities Commission, Gippsland Mail Centre, Morwell, Vic 3841.	Copy letter enclosing document no. 009903779 for clarification of names Gribble and Kearney and full details of officeholders and return by 19/5/1997.		14047	Committees	14047
A12184	28	04	1997	Documents	Letters In	Australian Securities Commission, Gippsland Mail Centre, Morwell, Vic 3841	Copy letter enclosing document no.009903780 for clarification of names Gribble and Kearney and full details of officeholders and return by 19/5/1997.		14047	Committees	14047
A12185	13	06	1997	Documents	Letters In	Australian Taxation Office, 6 Gladstone St, Moonee Ponds	Letter concerning issues raised in a telephone conversation. 1. Generally a gift or donation to a public library is an allowable deduction to the taxpayer. 2. Any member of the public may apply for membership of the library. 3. The currently elected committee of nine persons should have at least five who are accepted as having a degree of responsibility to the general community eg. judges, solicitors, doctors, professional people etc. 4. A separate bank account should be established for a library. 5. Must be a non-profit organisation.		14047	Accounts	14047
A12186	03	06	1997	Documents	Letters Out	Advisings, Australian Taxation Office, P.O. Box 9990, Moonee Ponds	Follow up request for the BMI to be designated as an organisation where donations are tax deductible for tax payers.		14047	Accounts	14047
A12187	04	05	1997	Documents	Letters Out	Advisings, Australian Taxation Office, P.O. Box 9990, Moonee Ponds	Request and application for donations to the BMI to be tax deductible for tax payers. A description of the workings of the public library and services is included.		14047	Accounts	14047
A12188	29	02	1996	Documents	Letters In	Letty Armstrong, Hon. Sec. Linton & District Historical Society Inc., c/- Post Office, Linton, 3360	Letter of thanks for tour of the building. Clive's first talk and tour which was "most professional".		14047	Committees	14047
A12189	16	04	1996	Documents	Letters In	Lesley Barnes, Councillor, National Trust of Australia, Tasma Terrace, Parliament Place, Melbourne	Letter of thanks for the tour of the building. Very impressed with the achievements.		14047	Committees	14047
A12190	27	09	1996	Documents	Letters In	Frank Hurley	Letter of thanks for expression of sympathy on the death of brother, Brian.		14047	Committees	14047
A12191	18	11	1995	Documents	Letters In	Trevor Mason, Fundraising Manager, Victorian Association for Deserted Children Inc., P. O. Box 6617, Melbourne	Request to return all ticket butts relating to the Christmas Appeal BMW Raffle and unsold tickets before raffle is drawn.		14047	Accounts	14047
A12192	17	07	1996	Documents	Letters In	Arthur Walmsley, Manager, International Diabetes Institute, 260 Kooyong Road, Caulfield	Letter of thanks for taking one book of raffle tickets to sell.		14047	Accounts	14047
A12193	29	08	1997	Documents	Letters Out	Mr David Haymes, Haymes Paint, 1 Warringa Drive, Wendouree	Letter of thanks for donation of paint and advice which has allowed the restoration of the former Committee Room. The next project is the restoration of the former ceiling and cornice in the former library upstairs. We also hope, after a visit from Mr Robert Maclellan, M.L.A. that the reinstatement of the facade and current library will receive favourable consideration from Heritage Victoria.		14047	Buildings	14047
A12194	29	06	1997	Documents	Letters Out	Mr Gordon Foy, Secretary, Ballarat Y's Men, c/- 1 Foley Crs. Ballarat	Letter of thanks for donation of $50 for the building restoration plan.		14047	Donations	14047
A12195	03	06	1997	Documents	Letters Out	David Haymes, Haymes Paints, 25 Scott Parade, Ballarat, 3350	Request for donation or discount of paint for the restoration of the Committee Room and the Dr Pound Room.		14047	Donations	14047
A12196	16	05	1997	Documents	Letters Out	Gayle and Bill Richards, 7 Barrington Court, Mt Clear, 3350	Letter of thanks for word processing, layout and map-drawing in relation to the new membership application forms.		14047	Membership	14047
A12197	21	04	1997	Documents	Letters Out	Barbara Nuttall, P. O. Box 1510, Toowoomba, Qld	Letter of thanks for the donation of "Australian Themes".		14047	Donations	14047
A12198	24	03	1997	Documents	Letters In	Barbara Nuttall, P. O. Box 1510, Toowoomba, Qld	Inspired by an article in the "Courier", sends a donation of her book "Australian Themes".		14047	Donations	14047
A12199	30	06	1997	Documents	Letters Out	A Bell	Letter of thanks for the library trolley.		14047	Donations	14047
A12200	26	06	1997	Documents	Letters Out	P. Ferguson, 1 Nevett Crescent, Mount Helen, 3350	Encloses brochure on the Mechanics' Institute Library		14047	Advertisement	14047
A12201	10	02	1997	Documents	Letters Out	Mr C. Lockett, Projects Manager, St John of God Hospital, Drummond St, Ballarat	Letter of thanks for donation of carpet for the library.		14047	Donations	14047
A12202	13	06	1997	Documents	Letters Out	Mrs L. Mason, 26 Mountain View Street, Avoca 3467	Letter of thanks for donation of the issues of the Picturesque Atlas of Australasia.		14047	Donations	14047
A12203	15	04	1997	Documents	Letters Out	Mrs B. Slater, Ballarat & District Genealogical Society Inc., P. O. Box 1809, Ballarat Mail Centre 3350	Request for copy of the micro film of the reference holdings taken by the Church of Jesus Christ of the Latter Day Saints in conjunction with above Society.		14047	Library	14047
A12204	14	04	1997	Documents	Letters In	David Fawell, Cuthberts, Barristers & Solicitors, 101 Lydiard Street North, Ballarat	Requesting information about the beginning of the firm started by Henry Cuthbert in 1855. Advertising in the Ballarat Star was likely. Request for access to the papers concerned.		14047	Star advertisement	14047
A12205	16	12	1997	Documents	Letters Out	Mr. G. Vawdrey, Adjuster, GAB Robins Australia Pty. Ltd., 35 Eastwood Street, Ballarat.	The Committee of Management of the BMI has decided to accept the terms of settlement re Insurance Claim GMV.426349.sv - hail damage to roof.		14047	Insurance	14047
A12206	18	12	1997	Documents	Letters In	Commercial Union Insurance	Cheque Butt 208887 on Policy 01A 5701715 for $4,325.40 re claim for water damage.		14047	Insurance	14047
A12207	13	11	1997	Documents	Letters In	GAB Robins Australia Pty. Ltd., 35 Eastwood Street, Ballarat	letter enclosing Form of Release for $3,470.40 for full and final settlement for claim for damage.		14047	Insurance	14047
A12208	15	10	1997	Documents	Letters In	GAB Robins Australia Pty. Ltd., 35 Eastwood Street, Ballarat	letter requesting completed claim form together with a written quotation to repair the internal water damage.		14047	Insurance	14047
A12209	03	10	1997	Documents	Letters In	Western Constructions, RSD H16, Carngham Road, Ballarat. 3353	Scope of Works Quotation re Water Damage.		14047	Quote/Tender	14047
A12210	30	09	1997	Documents	Invoices	T.P. & C.M. Flapper, RMB R985, Ballarat. 3352	Quotation and Work in Progress - re water damage - cost $3601.00		14047	Buildings	14047
A12211	18	09	1997	Documents	Letters In	GAB Robins Australia Pty. Ltd., 35 Eastwood Street, Ballarat	letter advising that we have been appointed to act as Loss Adjusters on behalf of Commercial Union Insurance.		14047	Insurance	14047
A12212	01	03	1996	Documents	Letters In	L.A.C. Loss Adjusters, Suite 46, 1/255 Drummond Street, Carlton. 3053	letter advising that to date, have not received the signed release document in relation to the basis of settlement.		14047	Insurance	14047
A12213	01	02	1996	Documents	Letters In	L.A.C. Loss Adjusters, Suite 46, 1/255 Drummond Street, Carlton. 3053	letter refering to their attendance on the 3rd January and advising of two quotations received from Western Construction for $2,440.00 and W.S. Gudgeon & Sons for $1875.00 re water damage to the library.		14047	Insurance	14047
A12214	12	03	1996	Documents	Letters Out	Miss B. Young, 7 Skipton Street, Ballarat 3350	letter from Robert Bell, Hon.Sec/Librarian of the BMI advising that a life membership of the Institute has been given to you as a token of esteem and thanks for your valuable contribution to the library, there have only been three other life memberships awarded, to Mr. Hooper, Miss McArdle and Dr. Pound; you have seen the Institute go into decline and with your help and dedication you have seen the Institute come alive again.		14047	Membership	14047
A12215	22	03	1996	Documents	Letters In	Miss Betty Young, 7 Skipton Street, Ballarat	letter of thanks for the life membership given to me; knowing the other fine people who have received the life membership I feel honoured since there have been so few given.		14047	Membership	14047
A12216	23	11	1997	Documents	Letters In	Mr. Clive Brooks, President of the BMI	letter advising of resignation as Secretary and Committee Member to be effective early January/February.		14047	Committees	14047
A12217	10	08	1997	Documents	Letters Out	Mr. Lloyd Jenkins, 270 Warrigal Road, Oakleigh 3167	letter advising how sad the Committee is on your decision to retire as a member, and the collective gratitude of all committee members past and present, for your outstanding service over many years.		14047	Committees	14047
A12218	08	07	1997	Documents	Letters In	The President and Committee Members	letter advising of retirement from the Committee by Lloyd Jenkins.		14047	Committees	14047
A12219	29	11	1996	Documents	Letters In	Mr. Robert W. Bell, P.O. Box 1701, BMC, 3354	the Committee of the BMI would like to thank you for your contribution made to the development of the BMI during your five year term as its Secretary/Librarian; the Committee is mindful of the fact that you were willing to accept the position as Secretary following the sudden death of Mr. Hooper.		14047	Staff	14047
A12220	31	10	1996	Documents	Letters In	Robert W. Bell, P.O. Box 1701, BMC, 3354	letter acknowleding your letter tendering your resignation as Secretary/Librarian of the BMI.		14047	Staff	14047
A12221	24	10	1996	Documents	Letters In	President, the Ballaarat Mechanics' Institute	letter of resignation as Secretary/Librarian of the BMI effective immediately, Robert W. Bell.		14047	Staff	14047
A12222	20	06	1996	Documents	Notices	Dear Committee Member	advising of next Committee Meeting on 24th June and advising that due to Robert working in Melbourne this week, the agenda, minutes and financial report will be available at the meeting.		14047	Meetings	14047
A12223	26	10	1995	Documents	Letters In	Mr. W. Gribble, President of the BMI	letter from Lloyd Jenkins advising that because he has missed a meeting or two he should "touch base" just to indicate that he should be o.k. for the November meeting.		14047	Meetings	14047
A12224	12	12	1995	Documents	Letters In	Virgina Dyson, "Yangoora", P.O. Box 110, Buninyong.	letter to Robert Bell and Committee members advising of resignation as a Committee member; as it is felt by the Committee inappropriate for a Library officer to be a member.		14047	Committees	14047
A12225	13	09	1994	Documents	Letters In	Br. Herb Breach, St Patrick's College, 1431 Sturt Street, Ballarat 3350	letter seeking permission by Brother Herb Breach of St. Patrick's College, Ballarat to access the early papers of the BMI; proposal to pursue a Ph.D Thesis on Thomas Learmonth an early President of the BMI.		14047	Committees	14047
A12226	14	07	1997	Documents	Letters Out	Mrs. Alison Carlson,49 Edmond Street, Parkdale Vic. 3195	replying to request to furnish details on subjects offered in lectures at Institute from 1859.		14047	Lectures and classes	14047
A12227	03	03	1998	Documents	Letters In	Fay Eason, (nee McElroy) 3 Queen Street, Penola SA 5277	seeking information following viewing of photograph of E. F. McElroy, displayed in Coach Building at Sovereign Hill		14047	Library	14047
A12228	02	04	1998	Documents	Letters Out	Mrs. F. Eason, 3 Queen Street, Penola SA 5277	advising that no details of a "E. F. McElroy" have been found in records or directories of Institute.		14047	Library	14047
A12229	15	12	1997	Documents	Letters In	Hugh Anderson, Red Rooster Press, 2129 Hotham Hill 3501	apologizing for non attendance at Eureka Conference and visit to Institute Library.		14047	Library	14047
A12230	17	11	1997	Documents	Letters Out	Mrs. D. Sutton, 5 Burnett Street, Beeac, Victoria 3251	advising that Post Office Directories from 1888 to 1940's in Victoria together with other Directories covering other States and New Zealand are held by Institute. Only record for Daylesford held is 1854.		14047	Library	14047
A12231	23	10	1997	Documents	Letters In	Mrs. D. Sutton Bulmer, 5 Burnett Street, Beeac, Vic. 3251	requesting day and times convenient to access family history material and also requests pamphlets regarding holdings.		14047	Library	14047
A12232	09	10	1997	Documents	Letters Out	Mr. J. Stanfield Smith, 2/41 Tramway Parade, Beaurmaris 3193	forwarding information regarding father found in Keith Davison thesis written in 1993 with accompanying photocopy letter dated 13th August 1895 expressing deep sense of loss sustained by Institute on death of Mr. Lewis Stanfield who served as Committee member for 23 years.		14047	Books	14047
A12233	16	12	1992	Documents	Letters In	Mr. T. Nelson, Nelson Bros. Pty. Ltd., 19 Main Road, Ballarat 3350	forwarding donation of book titled "No Funerals on Picnic Day" produced by Victorian Division of Australian Funeral Directors Association and acknowledgement by Institute.		14047	Books	14047
A12234	13	08	1993	Documents	Letters Out	Principal, St. Patricks College, Sturt Street, Ballarat 3350	letter of thanks for donation to Library of "History and Heritage" written by Bro. Naughton		14047	Donations	14047
A12235	23	05	1997	Documents	Letters In	The Serials Librarian, State Library of Victoria, Swanston St. Melbourne 3000	advising that Institute holds many journals without index and requests advice on indexes available in hard copy, microfish or microfilm and asks that if unavailable should National Library be contacted.		14047	Books	14047
A12236	06	07	1997	Documents	Letters In	Anne Beggs-Sunter, Lecturer in History, University of Ballarat.	expressing disappointment that $5 fee per issue may be charged for Members for use of newspapers and states that students on low income requiring to use resources will be disadvantaged and suggesting that $5 fee only apply to non-members.		14047	Accounts	14047
A12237	23	08	1996	Documents	Letters In	Alex. J. Poppins, 16 The Highway, Mt. Waverly 3149	refers to discussions with Dorothy Anderson regarding Henry Richards Caselli's activities in Ballarat and report in article published in Ballarat Star relating to Fine Arts Exhibition 1969 with reference to Captain Heath's yacht "Southern Cross" built by John Amos Stone (Mr. Poppins great grandfather)		14047	Star advertisement	14047
A12238	20	06	1996	Documents	Letters In	Public Record Office, Level 3, Rialto South Tower, 525 Collins Street, Melbourne. 3000	expressing thanks for tour of Institute given by Mr. Robert Bell.		14047	Committees	14047
A12239	04	10	1996	Documents	Letters In	Cuthberts, Barristers & Solicitors, 101 Lydiard Street North, Ballarat.	advising that Cuthberts act for Executors of Estate of the late Canon G. E. Mutten deceased		14047	Committees	14047
A12240	14	06	1996	Documents	Letters In	Ann Pryor, "Galwiji" RMB N141, Pryors Road, Scotsburn, 3352	enclosing cheque for new subscription for Dr. W. J. Pryor and renewal subscription for self and requesting 2 receipts.		14047	Membership	14047
A12241	09	07	1996	Documents	Letters In	Yvonne Wilcox, 11 Victoria Avenue, Ballarat	advising that husband Ian Wilcox died unexpectedly and requests subscription be cancelled.		14047	Membership	14047
A12242	15	07	1996	Documents	Letters In	J. A. & V. P. McCallum, 11b, Elliott Street, Ballarat. 3350	forwarding cheque for $20 subscription renewal		14047	Membership	14047
A12243	25	04	1996	Documents	Letters In	Anne Beggs-Sunter, University of Ballarat, Gear Avenue, Mt. Helen.	letter of thanks for tour of Institute to second year Students of Australian History and availabilty of Library's resource faclities.		14047	Committees	14047
A12244	25	10	1997	Documents	Records	Ballarat Mechanics Institute	STRATEGIC PLANNING WORKSHOP. Saturday 25/10/1997 12244.1a-c Agenda and Participants 12244.2a-d Workshop Aims 12244.3a-b The Vision Statement 12244.4a-d Report of The Strategic Planning Task Group. November 1997. 12244.5a-d Draft Business Plan 1999-2001. (As per Strategy Planning Workshop follow- up report).		14047	Committees	14047
A12245			1997	Documents	Records	Ballarat Mechanics Institute	Members Records and Loan Books database instructions.		14047	Library	14047
A12246	28	11	1996	Documents	Letters In	Dr. R. A. Wild, Director, School of Mines & Industries Ltd., Lydiard Street South, Ballarat.	advising that due to recalling of Parliament the Prime Minister will not be available for opening of Brewery Complex as planned for 9th December 1996 and opening has now been postponed until February 1997.		14047	Committees	14047
A12247	11	09	1997	Documents	Letters Out	Mr. David Flintoff, Department Manager, Building Studies, School of Mines & Industries Ltd., PO Box 668, Ballarat 3353	letter of thanks for inspection and advice on possibility of repair of damaged cornice structure in former Library room on 2nd floor of building and expressing appreciation of offer to carry out work once the necessarty scaffolding has been erected. Advises that offer accepted and Mr. John Vernon 's assessment of costing of works to achieve full use of building has been sought. Advises of visit by Mr.Robert McClellan Minister for Local Governement regarding use of building by University as part of Camp Street redevelopment plans and sharing of resources with Her Majesty's Theatre.		14047	Buildings	14047
A12248				Documents	Notes	Area Office, Ballarat C.E.S. (contact persons Brian Oakley and Richard Kennedy)	Project details for Proposed L.E.A.P. Propject concering Stocktaking and Cataloguing the Archival Basement of Newspaper Collection (Ballarat Courier from 1856 to present day, Ballarat Star 1858-1957, Ballarat Times 1858-1861, The Argus Melbourne paper 1935-1957), collection of very valuable books, updating and catalouging Non-Fiction and Reference Area, and restoration of Committee Room.		14047	Library	14047
A12249			1994	Documents	Letters In	Paul Tracey & Associates PO Box 13, Ballarat 3353	advising that 15 young people will take part in L.E.A.P. Project course covering 26 weeks with $5000. funding under supervision of Jody Chivell and Naomi McCleary with training to be carried out at 22 Lydiard Street North and accredited by State Training Board. Project Details and Check list, Broker Details, Sponsor Details, Training Provider Details are attached.		14047	Lecture booking	14047
A12250	25	03	1997	Documents	Letters In	Janet Walsh, RMB 2070, Bradvale via Skipton 3361	forwarding cheque for $10 subscription fee.		14047	Membership	14047
A12251	22	04	1997	Documents	Letters In	Mrs Dorothy Anderson, 7/88 Clowes Street, South Yarra 3141.	Notification that she does not wish to renew her library subscription.		14047	Membership	14047
A12252	14	01	1997	Documents	Letters In	Mrs Pam Weller, 3/70 Lillimur Road, Ormond 3163.	Letter of appreciation for assistance given by Librarian on her visit to conduct family history research.		14047	Library	14047
A12253	27	11	1996	Documents	Letters In	Mrs P. Weller, 3/70 Willmur Road, Ormond 3163.	Enquiry re BMI library hours and assistance with family history research.		14047	Library	14047
A12254	09	12	1996	Documents	Letters Out	Mrs P. Weller, 3/70 Willmur Road, Ormond 3163.	response to letter of 27 November with information re library hours; only Members can access material held at the Institute and annual membership is $20.00. If newspapers required please advise of dates and years required so they can be made ready for your visit.		14047	Library	14047
A12255	17	12	1996	Documents	Letters In	Mrs Pam Weller, 3/70 Lillimur Road, Ormond 3163.	reply to BMI letter of 9th December listing newspapers and directories that she wishes to see in connection with family history research also enquiring whether BMI has a copy of "The Diary of Walter Dallow".		14047	Library	14047
A12256	13	03	1888	Documents	Letters Out	Wm. Bones Esq	Reply to communication of 27th ult., stating that the permission you request will be granted, at his own expense, and that a legal document be prepared observing the legal rights of the Institute.		14047	Office Rentals	14047
A12257	19	04	1888	Documents	Letters Out	Mr G.F. Fowler, 88 Tabernacle Street, London	Sending Draft for 20 pounds. Details and requests for journals and books.		14047	Books	14047
A12258	02	12	18	Documents	Letters Out	F.W.Montegue Esq, Euroa	Hall available for three Sunday nights required by you. You can have it on condition that the Police do not object to the Recital on Sunday nights. Hall will accommodate 750 - 800 and the rent per night is three pounds. Gas consumed paid by meter. There is a piano in the room but one can be hired for a small charge. ? is 21 ft wide, height from floor of stage, 14 ft.		14047	Hall booking	14047
A12259	21	05	1864	Documents	Letters Out	Thomas Randall, Esq., Ballaarat	Acknowledging with cordial thanks subscription of 10 guineas to the Friends of the Mechanics' Institute. Elected a Life Member.		14047	Membership	14047
A12260	04	06	1804	Documents	Letters Out	Maryborough and Dunolly Advertiser	Thank you for offering to supply the Advertiser free of payment except for postage.............. (The rest of the letter is illegible)		14047	Library	14047
A12261	02	06	1804	Documents	Letters Out	A. Fisken Esq., Buninyong East.	I have the honour to inform you that I have, in accordance with your desire, reserved the Hall of the Institute for you on 17th inst.		14047	Hall booking	14047
A12262	17	09	1866	Documents	Letters Out	A. Dempster, Esq., Melbourne	Re mutual convenient date to put gaslight in order and whether Hall could be used in the evening.		14047	Buildings	14047
A12263	17	09	1866	Documents	Letters Out	Hon. Secretary, Exhibition Committee	Notification that no charge will be made for room used by them since March except for gas and fuel.		14047	Room booking	14047
A12264	14	10	1880	Documents	Letters Out	Mr. G. F. Fowler, 3 & 4 New Inn Yard, Shoreditch, London	Draft of 10 pounds enclosed.		14047	Books	14047
A12265	08	04	1870	Documents	Letters Out	The Honourable the Chief Secretary	Reply to their communication of 7th inst., stating that the entertainments for which renewal of the Hall Licence is sought are Concerts, Dioramas and Drawing Room entertainments generally. The Committee has sought to follow the custom of Mechanics' Institutes in England and elsewhere ever since the establishment of these Institutions.		14047	Theatre Licence	14047
A12266				Documents	Letters Out	The Mayor, City of Ballarat	Letter too faded to read		14047		14047
A12267			2000	Documents	Statements	Macquarie Investment Management Limited, L22, 101 Collins Street, Melbourne	Cash Management Trust Account No: 118612480 - Transaction Details for the period :- 31DEC99 TO 31JAN00; 29FEB00 TO 31MAR00; 31MAR00 TO 28APR00; 28APR00 TO 31MAY00; 31MAY00 TO 30JUN00; 30JUN00 TO 31JUL00; 31JUL00 TO 31AUG00; 31AUG00 TO 29SEP00; 29SEP00 TO 31OCT00; 31OCT00 TO 29DEC00.		14047	Investments	14047
A12268			1999	Documents	Statements	Macquarie Investment Management Limited, L22, 101 Collins Street, Melbourne	Cash Management Trust Account No. 118612480 - Transaction details for the period:- 31MAY99 TO 30JUN99; 30JUN99 TO 30JUL99; 31AUG99 TO 30SEP99; 30SEP99 TO 29OCT99; 30NOV99 TO 31DEC99.		14047	Investments	14047
A12269	03	04	2000	Documents	Letters In	Dobson Morrow Pty Ltd., Barristers & Solicitors, 14 Dawson Street South, Ballarat (PO Box 347 Ballarat 3353)	Mr Toohey, mortgagor, has arranged a lease of his property to Australian Blue Gum Management for 25 year term. Lessee requires to see a Consent from the mortgagees to the lease and a copy of the supplied form of consent is enclosed for BMI signature.		14047	Mortgages	14047
A12270	01	03	2000	Documents	Letters In	National Australia Bank Limited, 329 Sturt Street, Ballarat 3350.	Details of Term Deposit Renewal copy attached. Term Deposit Acc. No. 46-744-1061, Renewal date 29FEB2000 Maturity date 27AUG2000, Term 5 months and 29 days.		14047	Investments	14047
A12271	03	02	2000	Documents	Letters In	Macquarie Investment Management Limited, Level 11, 20 Bond Street, Sydney 2000.	Macquarie Cash Management Trust Investor Report - January 2000. Letter advising of Statement attached for the quarter ending January 2000.		14047	Investments	14047
A12272	25	03	1996	Documents	Statements	National Australia Bank Limited, Sturt & Doveton Streets, Ballarat 3350.	National Fixed Income Bond - Interest Advice. Account no. 64-306-2491 starting date 22/12/93 maturity date 22/12/96.		14047	Investments	14047
A12273	04	12	1996	Documents	Letters In	National Australia Bank Ltd., Sturt & Doveton Streets, Ballarat 3350.	Notice advising of Maturing Investment. Attached National Fixed Income Bond - Interest advice dated 11 December 1996. Account no. 64-306-2491. Starting date 22 Dec 1993 maturity date 22 December 1996.		14047	Investments	14047
A12274	30	04	1999	Documents	Letters In	National Australia Bank, Sturt & Doveton Streets, Ballarat 3350.	Confirmation of Investment letter. National Term Deposit details on attached statement. Account No. 46-744-1061. Starting date 29APR99 maturity date 29AUG99 Term 4 months. Term Deposit Record of amount $10,000 deposited on 29APR99.		14047	Investments	14047
A12275	11	08	1999	Documents	Letters In	National Australia Bank Ltd., Sturt & Doveton Streets, Ballarat 3350	Notice advising of National Term Deposit maturing on 29 AUG 1999. Confirmation of renewal dated 31 AUG 99 with investment details attached. Account no. 46-744-1061 Renewal date 29AUG99, maturity date 29FEB2000 term 6 months.		14047	Investments	14047
A12276	04	06	1999	Documents	Letters In	Macquarie Investment Management Limited, Level 12, 20 Bond Street, SYDNEY 1215	Macquarie PhoneLink access code card		14047	Investments	14047
A12277	30	06	1999	Documents	Statements	First Legal Mortgage Management, 1a Liebig Street, Warrnambool 3280	Mortgage 5349 Estate James F. Toohey Dec'd Interest paid $712.50. Payment advice dated 06/12/1999. " " $366.94. Payment advice dated 03/06/1999		14047	Investments	14047
A12278	01	05	1999	Documents	Letters Out	Macquarie Investment Management Ltd., Level 22, 101 Collins Street, Melbourne 3000	Application form and cheque for $20,000 for investment.		14047	Investments	14047
A12279	23	03	1999	Documents	Letters In	Dobson Morrow Pty. Ltd., 14 Dawson Street South, BALLARAT. 3350	re: Mortgage from Est. J.F.Toohey, Ppty: 217 acres, Vinecombes Lane, Gordon. Advance: $15,000. First Legal Mortgage Management 1a Liebig Street, Warrnambool. 3280.		14047	Investments	14047
A12280	03	03	1999	Documents	Letters In	Dobson Morrow Pty. Ltd., 14 Dawson Street South, BALLARAT 3350	re: Mortgage from I.M.McMickan. Discharge of mortgage. Cheque enclosed for $6649.21 being replayment of principal $6,500.00 with interest of $149.21. 6.6.1997 Cheque $324.19 Interest on mortgage.		14047	Investments	14047
A12281	30	06	1997	Documents	Letters In	Dobson Morrow Pty. Ltd., 14 Dawson Street South, BALLARAT 3350	Enclosing Mortgage (in duplicate) from P.J.Toohey for sealing and return. Mortgage investment authority. Amount $15,000, dated May 1997 for 3 year term @ 10% p.a. 12.12.1997 Cheque enclosed $712.50 being interest on above mortgage. 27.5.1998 Cheque enclosed $712.50 being interest on above mortgage..		14047	Investments	14047
A12282	06	06	1997	Documents	Letters In	Dobson Morrow Pty. Ltd., 14 Dawso Street South, BALLARAT 3350	Mortgage from Ian M.McMickan, Cheque $324.19 interest due on above investment. Also copy Lenders' Remittance Advice		14047	Investments	14047
A12283	29	05	1997	Documents	Letters In	Dobson and Morrow, 14 Dawson Street South BALLARAT 3350	Mortgage from II Relouw - cheque for $627.00 enclosed beig final interest due on investment with copy of Lenders' Remittance. Mortgage now repaid and princi[pal of $12,000.00 being placed into a new investment in accordance with your instructions		14047	Investments	14047
A12284	15	05	1997	Documents	Letters In	Dobson and Morrow, 14 Dawson Street South, BALLARAT. 3350	Summary of Mortgage No. U768407Q from I.M.McMickan,		14047	Investments	14047
A12285	14	05	1997	Documents	Letters In	Dobson & Morrow, 14 Dawson Street South, BALLARAT 3350	Mortgage from H.P.Relouw, has been repaid. Discharge of Mortgage enclosed herewith.		14047	Investments	14047
A12286	19	12	1996	Documents	Letters In	Dobson & Morrow, 14 Lydiard Street South, Ballarat 3350	Mortgage from H.P.Relouw, Enclosed Trust Account cheque for $627.00 being interest due on avove investment. Also enclosed Lenders' Remittance Advice.		14047	Investments	14047
A12287	16	12	1996	Documents	Letters In	Dobson & Morrow, 14 Dawson Street South, BALLARAT. 3350	Investments. Mr. I. McMickan desires to renew his mortgage and is prepared to pay 10.5%. We recommend this investment and your confirmation would oblige. Mr. H.P.Relouw hopes to be able to either repay his loan or request a renewal on the next interest date, ie. 15th June, 1997. Meanwhile his mortgage will continue to run at present interest rate of 11% which is advantageous to the Institute		14047	Investments	14047
A12288	04	12	1996	Documents	Letters In	Dobson & Morrow, 14 Dawson Street South, BALLARAT. 3350	Mortgage from I.M.McMickan, cheque enclosed for $339.60 being interest due. Also enclosed Lenders' Remittance Advice.		14047	Investments	14047
A12289	25	11	1996	Documents	Letters In	Dobson & Morrow, 14 Dawson Street South, BALLARAT, 3350	Investments: Trust Account cheque for $5,000.00 being repayment of your principal previously invested in Mortgage of P.N. & U.J. Smith. Re other two investments, these funds are not at call but will be available for redemption in December 1996. I.M.McMickan - 02.12.1996 and H.P. Relouw - 15.12.1996. Advise if you would like these funds withdrawn.		14047	Investments	14047
A12290	11	11	1996	Documents	Letters In	Dobson & Morrow, 14 Dawson Street South, BALLARAT 3350	Investments. Mortgage from I.M.McMickan, $6,4500.00 @ 11% due 02.06.1996. " H.P.Relouw, $12,000.00 " 15.06.1996 While both mortgages are overdue for either renewal of repayment they have been allowed to continue at the same rate of interest. Mortgage from P.N. & U.J.Smith has now been repaid and we are holding the principal of $5,000.00 for your wish to reinvest or forward to you.		14047	Investments	14047
A12291	11	11	1996	Documents	Letters In	Dobson & Morrow, 14 Dawson Street South, BALLARAT 3350	Mortgage from P.N. & U.J. Smith. Trust account cheque enclosed for $249.37 being final interest due. Also enclosed a copy of Lenders' Remittance Advice.		14047	Mortgages	14047
A12292	23	10	1996	Documents	Letters Out	Sandhurst Trustees Ltd., 18 View Street, BENDIGO 3550	Account No. 4468708/W101. Application for redemption of $1777.70, part of the fixed term deposit, held by your Society, due to financial considerations.		14047	Investments	14047
A12293	24	06	1996	Documents	Letters In	Dobson & Morrow, 14 Dawson Street South, BALLARAT 3350	Mortgage from H. Relouw, Enclosed Trust account cheque for $627.00 being interest due. Also enclosed Lenders' Remittance Advice.		14047	Investments	14047
A12294	07	06	1996	Documents	Letters In	Dobson & Morrow, 14 Dawson Street South, BALLARAT 3350	Mortgage from Ian M. McMickan. enclosed trust account cheque for $339.60 being interest on above investment. Also enclosed Lenders' Remittance Advice.		14047	Investments	14047
A12295	17	05	1996	Documents	Letters In	Dobson & Morrow, 14 Dawson Street South, BALLARAT 3350	Mortgage from P.N. & U.J. Smith. Enclosed trust account cheque for $349.10 interest on investment. Also enclosed Lenders' Remittance Advice. Advise that Mr. Smith has repaid most of this mortgage and we are holding the principal of $2,000.00 in our trust account. Would you like the monies reinvested in another suitable mortgage or the funds forwarded you.		14047	Investments	14047
A12296	12	01	1996	Documents	Letters In	Sandhurst Trustees Ltd., 18 View Street, Bendigo 3550	Term Deposit Review Advice.		14047	Investments	14047
A12297	28	11	2000	Documents	Letters In	Banksia Mortgages Limited, 157 Fenaughty Street, KYABRAM 3620	Outstanding interest on principal repaid from mortgage investment in Warrnambool. Account 6-3720 Sundry Expenses $52.40		14047	Investments	14047
A12298	08	05	2000	Documents	Letters In	First Legal Mortgage Management, 161 Koroit Street, Warrnambool 3280	Notice of merger between First Legal Mortgage Management and the finance arm of the Morrison & Sawers group of Kiabram to create a new finance business called Banksia Mortgages Ltd. Hugh Morrow of Dobson & Morrow was your previous contact. Your new contact will be Mr. Michael Morrow at Doyle Cinque & Co., who have become Banksia Mortgages Limited branch. When your current First Legal Mortgage Management investment matures, we will provide you with a prospectus relating to future investments.		14047	Investments	14047
A12299	11	09	2000	Documents	Letters Out	Doyle Cinque & Co.,	Mortgage investment (Toohey (Dec'd) James Francis $15,000.00 @ 10% (reference 5349) Matured on June 1st, 2000. Would appreciate early receipt of the principal together with any interest accrued since June 1st., 2000.		14047	Investments	14047
A12300	30082000	08	2000	Documents	Memorandum	C. Brookes	Note of Action re $15,000.00 mortgage investment on property purchased by Peter James Toohey.		14047	Investments	14047
A12301	15	09	2000	Documents	Letters Out	Doyle Cinque & Co., Barristers and Solicitors, 17 Dawson Street South BALLARAT 3350	Mortgage Investment Ref. 5349, Toohey, James Francis (Dec'd) of $15,000.00 at 10%. Matured on 1st June 2000. Appreciate early receipt of the principal tgether with inte4rest accrued since 1st June 2000.		14047	Investments	14047
A12302	08	11	2000	Documents	Letters In	Banksia Mortgages Limited,	Notice of interest collected $704.18. Toohey, Estate J.F. " principal repaid $15,000.00 ". Offer of investment of property owned by Mark L. Castles at 7.5%. Notification of Mortgage repaid $15,000.00 Estate J.F.Toohey and cheque for $52.40 being interest accrued at 7.5%		14047	Investments	14047
A12303	20	11	1996	Documents	Letters In	Heritage Victoria, Olderfleet Buildings, 5th Floor, 477 Collins Street, Melbourne 3000.	Enclosing Heritage Council's Annual Report for 1995-96.		14047	Committees	14047
A12304	25	10	1999	Documents	Receipts	Heritage Council, Department of Infrastructure, 80 Collins Street, Melbourne 3000	Advice to Payee - Ballarat Mechanics Institute - Cheque No. 201155 for $4,555.70 - Roof & Ceiling.		14047	Accounts	14047
A12305	05	03	1999	Documents	Letters In	Mr Ray Tonkin, Exec Director, Heritage Victoria, Nauru House, Level 22, 80 Collins Street, Melbourne	Advising that pursuant to Section 140(1) of the Heritage Act (1995) the Heritage Council has recomended financial assistance for roof repairs at the Ballarat Mechanics' Institute. The Grant of $5,000 is subject to enclosed "Agreement for a Loan or Grant"' to be signed and returned.		14047	Grants	14047
A12306	19	03	1999	Documents	Letters Out	Mr Ray Tonkin, Exec Director, Heritage Victoria, Level 22 Nauru House, 80 Collins Street, Melbourne 3000.	Acknowledging their letter of 5th March re grant to BMI for roof and ceiling repairs and enclosing two signed copies of "Agreement for a Loan or Grant".		14047	Grants	14047
A12307	18	02	1999	Documents	Letters Out	Mr Robert Green, Heritage Victoria, Nauru House, Level 22, 80 Collins Street, Melbourne 3000	Re BMI application for financial assistance to carry out some urgently needed repairs. Attached recent correspondence between Heritage Council and selected pages from Schematic Proposal for Refurbishment prepared in 1998 by Sue Balderstone.		14047	Grants	14047
A12308	12	02	1999	Documents	Letters Out	No Addressee	Re grant received from the National Library to assist in the carrying out of a conservation study of its collection of 19th and early 20th century newspapers, journals and books. Invitiation to submit a proposal and quotation and presentation of a report. Written proposal and quotation to be submitted by 5.00 pm Friday 12 March 1999.		14047	Grants	14047
A12309		12	1999	Documents	Letters Out	Mr Ken MacLeod, Director - Building Structures, Hyder (Australia) Pty Ltd., Level 16, 31 Queen Street, Melbourne 3000	Re report on structural condition of Ballarat Mechanics' Institute tabled at the Committee meeting on 6 December 1999. BMI Committee convey their appreciation for his valuable guidance and expertise given to the inspection of the building and preparation of such a comprehensive report.		14047	Buildings	14047
A12310	26	02	1999	Documents	Letters In	Janet Schultz, Business Development Manager, Victorian Centre for the Conservation of Cultural Material, 57 Cherry Lane, Laverton North 3026.	Quote for Conservation Study of BMI Collection of 19th and early 20th century newspapers, journals and books; including outline of proposed project to be undertaken.		14047	Quote/Tender	14047
A12311	09	03	1999	Documents	Letters In	Jeavons Baillie & Associates, Consultants on Preservation of Cultural Material, 24 Albert Road, South Melbourne 3205.	Quote for Conservation Survey of Ballarat Mechanics' Institute Collection with attached Resume.		14047	Quote/Tender	14047
A12312	10	03	1999	Documents	Letters In	Artifact Conservation, 76 Piper Street, Kyneton 3444.	Quote for Conservation Survey of BMI Library Collection; together with details relevant to the project. Also letter dated 9 March 1999 outlining their conservation services.		14047	Quote/Tender	14047
A12313	12	10	2000	Documents	Tenders	Ballarat Associated Fibrous Plasters, Cnr Gillies and Gregory Streets, Wendouree 3355.	Quote to Remove and replace render to water damaged basement wall, and disposal of damaged material upstairs and place with new.		14047	Quote/Tender	14047
A12314	09	10	2000	Documents	Tenders	Peter Carroll Plumbing, RMB E82, Ballarat 3352	Quote for repairs to broken S/W drain. $1,045.00.		14047	Quote/Tender	14047
A12315	23	08	2000	Documents	Letters In	Max Ervin "mervin@golder.com.au	Submitted report to the solicitors who engaged me (Phillips Fox) soon after my visit and have heard nothing since. I am sorry am unable to help any more. I did enjoy looking through the olding building.		14047	Insurance	14047
A12316	15	08	2000	Documents	Notes	BMI	Police for Clive. Signs above doors $80 + GST A Board w/perspex $80 + GST Gold leaf work $154 + GST		14047	Fixtures & Fittings	14047
A12317	28	08	2000	Documents	Notes	Robyn Sloggett	University of Melbourne - Potter Conservation Lab and Portrait Gallery. Patten Portrait. Judy Dunlop 03.94826536		14047	Letters Out	14047
A12318	01	03	2000	Documents	Letters Out	Mr. B. C. Bowman, 203 Campbell Crescent, Ballarat, Vic. 3350	On 28th Februatry 2000, the committee received a report on recent detection and investigation of damage to the foundations of part of our building. Generous assistance of yourself and Robin Nuttall in assessing damage was noted with warm appreciation. Mr. Hugh Morrow is taking action for the Institute in the matter of liability and recompense for past and future costs. Enclose gift of Family Membership of Institute for coming year to May 2001.		14047	Buildings	14047
A12319	01	03	2000	Documents	Letters Out	Mr. Robin J. Nuttall, 110 Moss Avenue, Mount Helen, 3350	On 28th Februatry 2000, the committee received a report on recent detection and investigation of damage to the foundations of part of our building. Generous assistance of yourself and Mr. B.C.Bowman in assessing damage was noted with warm appreciation. Mr. Hugh Morrow is taking action for the Institute in the matter of liability and recompense for past and future costs. Enclose gift of Family Membership of Institute for coming year to May 2001.		14047	Buildings	14047
A12320	24	02	2000	Documents	Letters In	Robin J. Nuttall OAM, FIEAust. 110 Moss Avenue, Mount Helen 3350	Damage to Foundation Wall of 1860 Building.		14047	Structural report	14047
A12321		06	2000	Documents	Letters Out	Att. Michelle, Spare Parts Department, Backwell IXL P/L, P.O. Box 818. Geelong 3220 Vic.	Please sypply one only main switch, Part No. 111765 @ $40.25 including postage to suit our HAAN IXL Burbo 3 Electric Heater, Model No. 73053 (grey type) 2.4KW.		14047	Fixtures & Fittings	14047
A12322	26	07	2000	Documents	Letters Out	Mr. R. Doull, 1213 Havelock Street, Ballarat 3350	re: Sewer line blockage and pipe damage - combined sewer drainage system. Extent of cast iron sewer b ranch line draining your property is not as extensive as originall anticipated. Committee Reps will be pleased to meet with you and Mr. Harvey (as the three proprerty owners) at a mutually convenient time in the near future to discuss the matter and agree on a course of action to effect repairs.		14047	Structural report	14047
A12323	26	07	2000	Documents	Letters Out	Norman. L. Harvey & Sons, 123 Sturt Street, Ballarat 3350	re: Sewer line blockage and pipe damage - combined sewer drainage system. Extent of cast iron sewer branch line draining your property is not as extensive as originall anticipated. Committee Reps will be pleased to meet with you and Mr. R. Doull (as the three proprerty owners) at a mutually convenient time in the near future to discuss the matter and agree on a course of action to effect repairs.		14047	Structural report	14047
A12324	27	07	2000	Documents	Letters In	Peter Carroll Plumbing, RMB E82, Ballarat, Vic. 3352	Qutoe No. 600178 re Repairs to corroded 100mm cast iron Branch drain.		14047	Quote/Tender	14047
A12325	23	01	2000	Documents	Letters Out	N. L. Harvey and Sons 123 Sturt Street, Ballarat 3350	re: Sewer line blockage - combined drain. Report on damage.		14047	Structural report	14047
A12326				Documents	Letters In	Norman L. Harvey & Sons, 123 Sturt Street, Ballarat 3350	re: Sewer line blockage. Agree that repairs are required. Prepared to pay our share. Quote needed. Please keep me informed of progress.		14047	Structural report	14047
A12327	23	01	2000	Documents	Letters Out	Mr. R. Doull, 1213 Havelock Street, Ballarat 3350	re: Sewer Line Blockage - Combined Drain. Committee Reps are happy to meet with you and owner of 123 Sturt Street (as three owners) at a mutually convenient time to discuss information already held and how we might proceed in this matter.		14047	Structural report	14047
A12328	12	12	1999	Documents	Letters Out	Mr. Ken MacLeod, Director - Building Structures, Hyder (Australia) Pty. Ltd., Level 16, 31 Queen Street, Melbourne 3000	Your report will provide valuable guidance to our Building and Maintenance Sub-committee for restoration and refurbishment of our building. Immensely grateful to you Ken for generous donation of your time and expertise in inspection and report.		14047	Buildings	14047
A12329	28	02	2000	Documents	Letters In	Mr. R. Doull, 1213 Havelock Street, Ballarat, 3350	Prepared to pay my costs for repairs to common sewer line.		14047	Structural report	14047
A12330	06	06	1991	Documents	Letters In	Gas and Fuel Corporation of Victoria, Ballarat Branch	To supply and fit flame failure device on pilot burner to existing gas heaters at $220 each.		14047	Quote/Tender	14047
A12331	26	05	1983	Documents	Memorandum	A. White, Bendix Mintex Pty. Ltd., Ballarat	To W. Gribble. First inspection seemed reasonable condition for heating. Evaporative cooling side of unit requires parts and maintenance. R,Brown and myself saw unit running, heating side worked well. Suggest removal of one of the oil storage tanks because of the overfilling of smaller tank. Onlysigns of rust was the exhaust stack, Normal maintenance for this burner, twice yearly depending on use, the lubrication of morot and fan bearings. Should be another 10 years life in the unit but exhaust needs replacing in future.		14047	Fixtures & Fittings	14047
A12332	04	11	1998	Documents	Letters In	Peter Carroll Plumbing, RMB E82, Ballarat 3352	Quotation No. 600136 -Spouting. 41,880.00 19.02.2002 Quotation No. 600227 - Roof work. $833.80		14047	Quote/Tender	14047
A12333	28	09	1999	Documents	Letters Out	Peter Carroll Plumbing, RMB E82, Ballarat 3352	re: Quote No. 600155 - 31.07.1999, and subsequent telephone conversation. Confirming authorisation of repairs referred to therein at cost of $800. Re: item 5 of your quote No. 600155 authorisation of replacement of hand basin and fittings in internal toilet at estimated cost of $340. Old hand basin and fittings to be retained for possible future use. Quotes No. 600151 and 600155 re old toilets in east laneway under consideration by committee.		14047	Quote/Tender	14047
A12334	17	09	1999	Documents	Letters Out	Mr. John Pywell, M & L. McLean Services Pty. Ltd., 122 Doveton Street South, Ballarat 3350	re: Cleaning of Laneway and Out-Buidings. Unfortunately your quotation dated 18th August 1999 was not successful.		14047	Quote/Tender	14047
A12335	17	09	1999	Documents	Letters Out	Mr. D. Tarr, D & E Street-Sweeping Services, 112 Campbells Crescent, Ballarat 3350	re: Cleaning of Laneway and Out-Buildings. Your quotation No. 2005 was not successful,		14047	Quote/Tender	14047
A12336	17	09	1999	Documents	Letters Out	Lance Elliott Cleaning Services, 7 Aquila Court, Ballarat 3350	re: Cleaning of Laneway and Out-Buildings. Your verbal quotation given on 6th Spetember 1999 was unsuccessful.		14047	Quote/Tender	14047
A12337	15	09	1999	Documents	Letters Out	G & C. Schwaz, RMB 720, Creswick, 3363	re: Cleaning Laneway and Out-Buildings. Your quotation has been accepted at an agreed rate of 15/hour plus material costs.		14047	Quote/Tender	14047
A12338	19	07	1999	Documents	Letters Out	Mr. B. Wilson, Widgery & Wilson Pty. Ltd., 612 Ligar Street, Ballarat. 3350	Your cost estimate of approximately $496 for proposed lighting upgrades has been accepted for work as listed in this letter.		14047	Quote/Tender	14047
A12339	19	07	1999	Documents	Letters Out	Peter Carroll Plumbing, RMB E82, Ballarat 3353	Quotation No. 600151 0 23 June 1999 for plumbing works has been accepted and can proceed with items 1, 2 and 5 plus the repair of the section of corroded water pipe in the toilet block listed in item 3. Your advice on feasibility of upgrading the existing internal toilet facilities would be appreciated before the committee will commit itself please.		14047	Quote/Tender	14047
A12340	23	05	1998	Documents	Letters Out	Peter Carroll Plumbing, RMB E82, Ballarat 3352	re: Quotation 600118. Your quotation has been accepted. Please carry out work specified as soon as possible. For further information please contact Clive Brookes or Ms Pam Tong through Institute Library office.		14047	Quote/Tender	14047
A12341	30	03	1998	Documents	Letters Out	Peter Carroll Plumbing, RMB E82, Ballarat 3352	Requirement for roof repairs. Information for quotation.		14047	Buildings	14047
A12342	30	03	1998	Documents	Letters Out	Mr. Graeme Gudgeon, W.S.Gudgeon Pty. Ltd., P.O. Box 47, Wendouree 3355	Requirement for roof repairs. Information for quotation.		14047	Buildings	14047
A12343	28	08	1997	Documents	Letters Out	Mr. Theo Flapper, RMB R.985, Ballarat 3352	Thank you on behalf of the committee and tenants (Geoff and Rosemary Beer) for excellent plastering work carried out in the former committee room of the Institute, also the extra repairs and time given over and above your quote. We appreciate this very much.		14047	Buildings	14047
A12344				Documents	Tenders	W.S.Gudgeon, P.O. Box 47, Wendouree 3355	Hand written Estimate to fit basin and new cistern to toilet in east side lane. Fix door. Clean up and painting by Institute. $415. Patch & Repair ceiling and paint. Scaffolding/weekend access. Cart rubbish. Repair above office on gable. $865.		14047	Buildings	14047
A12345	27	11	2000	Documents	Invoices	C.F.A. Business Support Services Group, 4 Lakeside Drive, Burwood East. 3151	1.Annual invoice for CFA Fire alarm monitoring service. 2. Certificate of inspection. 3. Customer details form. 4. National Tax Reform and Business Suppoprt Services Group.		14047	Buildings	14047
A12346	09	06	2000	Documents	Pamphlets (Brochures)	Powercor Australia, Locked Bag 14090, Melbourne City Mail Centre, Melbourne 8001	re: Connect Business. Newsletter		14047	Committees	14047
A12347	29	05	2000	Documents	Letters Out	Manager, Carrier Services & Alarms, CFA Alarm Services, 88 Rushdale Street, Knoxfield 3180	1. CFA Fire Alarm Monitoring & Fault Restoration Service - Apologies for delay in return of paperwork. 2. Monitoring & Fault Restoration Service Agreement. 3. Customer Details Form. 4. CFA Fire Alarm Monitoring & Fault Restoration Service Agreement form - covering letter. 5. Annual invoice for CFA Fire Alarm Monitoring Service. 6. Invoice No. 30030842 dated 10.03.2000 $231.20. 7. CFA/Flame Fire Alarm Monitoring System diagram. 8. CFA Year 2000 Policy.		14047	Buildings	14047
A12348	16	12	1997	Documents	Letters Out	Mr. David Chugg, Acting Manager - Alarm Services, CFA, P.O. Box 701, Mount Waverley 3149	1. Apology for later return of Fire Alarm Details Form. 2. CFE Fees for monitoring and mainteance Fire Alarm Connection. 3. Fire Alarm Details. 4. After hours contacts for Ballarat City Fire Station.		14047	Buildings	14047
A12349	02	10	1998	Documents	Letters Out	Mr. John Parrot, Quell Fire & Safety Equipment, 11 Coronet street, Wendouree 3355	1. Your quotation as outlined in your correspondence of 25th June 1998, for supply and fitting of fire extinguishers to the Baallarat Mechanics' Institute has been accepted. We would be obliged if you would commence stage I at your earliest convenience. 2. Annex A re above. 3. Hand written quotation.		14047	Quote/Tender	14047
A12350	02	10	1998	Documents	Letters Out	Mr. Maurice Kelly, Firewatch Ballarat, 6 Kenmare Crescent, Invermay 3350	1. re: Supply and fitting of fire extinguishers to the Baallarat Mechanics' Institute. Unfortunately your tender was unsuccessful. 2, 3, 4 & 5. Quotation and covering letter.		14047	Quote/Tender	14047
A12351	02	10	1998	Documents	Letters Out	Mr. Neville Howlett, Western District Fire Protection Pty. Ltd., 10 Laidlaw Drive, Delacombe 3356	re: Supply and fitting of fire extinguishers to the Baallarat Mechanics' Institute. Unfortunately your tender was unsuccessful.		14047	Quote/Tender	14047
A12352	29	06	1998	Documents	Letters In	Rowan Corker, Director of Support Services, CFA, 8 Lake Drive, Burwood East, Vic	1. Price changes re CFA Fire alarm monitoring and maintenance services (2 pages) 2. Site survey and quotation/recommendations for upgrade of above (4 pages) 3. Western District Fire Protection Pty. Ltd., Company profile (5 pages) 4. " Service fees and charges list. 5. Quotation (2 pages) 6. CFA fees for above system connection (2 pages)		14047	Buildings	14047
A12353	09	10	2000	Documents	Letters Out	Mr. Peter Carroll, Peter Carroll Plumbing, RMB E82, Ballarat 3352	1. re: Installation of heating units - Ballarat Mewchanics' Institute. Quote No. 60012 acceptance. 2. Quote No. 60012 $8,305.00 3. Letter for confirmation of above work.		14047	Quote/Tender	14047
A12354	09	10	2000	Documents	Letters Out	Mr. David Gray, Manager, Woodside Mechanics, PO Box 1850, Ballarat Mail Centre 3350	1. Re: Installation of heating units - Ballarat Mechanics' Institute - Readig room. Quotation unsuccessful. 2. Faxed covering letter and quotation $8310.50 (2 pages)		14047	Quote/Tender	14047
A12355	22	09	2000	Documents	Fax (Telefax)	Ballarat Gasmart, 31-33 Sturt Street, Ballarat 3350	Quotation re gas heating		14047	Quote/Tender	14047
A12356	02	06	1999	Documents	Letters Out	John Vernon, L.H.Vernon and Associates Pty. Ltd., Architects, 601 Sturt Street, Ballarat 3350	1. Cheque $2000 enclosed in accordance with agreed terms of settlement. 2. Receipt from John Vernon re above cheque. (copy & original) - 3.3.1999 3. From John Vernon, deferment of collection of $1000 balance owing until 30th June 2000 (2 pages). 18.2.2000 & 3.3.1999 4. To John Vernon re payment proposal acceptance. 12.3.1999 5. " Institute's funds and income are insufficient to engage and pay for significant professional services etc. (2 pages) 26.2.1999. 6. From John Vernon re outstanding fees. 16.2.1999. 7. " - Building Works. 21.5.1998. (2 pages). 8. To John Vernon " 17.7.1998. 9. From " " 21.5.1998 & Account. (2 pages) 10. " re: Ballarat Mechanics' Institute proposed development - summary of works estimates dates 12.12.1997 forwarded to Susan Balderstone, Associate Director, Building Services Agency. Also contact details for aforementioned lady. (2 pages) 13.3.1998. 11. From John Vernon - account owing $1,135.00. 27.2.1998. 12. " Extent of our Professional Involvement and Fees confirmation of offer 24.3.1997 of $700.oo, listing summary of nett costs incurred to date. Extended services require further discussion re our fees. Also Trade Bill Cost Summary $2,337,825.0. 16.12.1997 (3 pages). 13. To John Vernon - corporate planning workshop 25.10.1997, Heritage Victoria Approval, repair to cornice in old library on second floor, construction risk insurance, sagging of pressed metal roof at rear of auditorium. Geoff Vawdrey (Loss Adjuster GAB Robins) advised we can claim on damage to theatre ceiling. Notes of meeting held on 16,9,1997 taken by John Vernon (3 pages) 6.10.1997. 14. From John Vernon - confirmation of discussion with Chris Walshots (Building Consultant, City of Ballarat) and writer considering particular options with you for a total upgrade of the building. (3 pages) 4.9.1997. 15. From John Vernon - re; works proposed to reinstate plasterwork to the "old library" , plus notes on this morning's discussions. (3 pages) 29.8.1997. 16. From John Vernon - discussion with David Symes - Co-ordinator Finance and Incentive Programs at the office of Heritage Victoria. 19.8.1997. 17. From John Vernon acknowledgement of letter received 8.8.1997. 11.8.1997. 18. To John Vernon - Committee agrees with your proposal and requests that you proceed to concisely spell out priorities 1 to 5 as listed in your letter. 8.8.1997. 19. From John Vernon - have examined in detail the prospect of utilizing the complete building for public use. Information listed. (2 pages) 29.7.1997. 20. To John Vernon - acceptance of your offer re Total maximum cost $400, including 4 hours each of your time and that of your clerical assistance, but excluding printing and duplicating costs and would be pleased if you would proceed with same. Also offer to join delegations to meet with Government Agencies or prospective donors. 1.7.1997. 21. From John Vernon - Confirmation of current commission of itemising and costing various works is reasonably well advanced. Quoted fee $700. My own time maximum cost $400. 27.6.1997 22. Copy letter from John Vernon to Colin Nicholson, Searle Bros., acceptance of $1,300 quote for plastering at Mechanics' Institute. 17.6.1997 23. From Searle Bros to John Vernon. Quotation for works at Mechanics' Institute as requested. $1300 to remove treat and replaster walls. $1495 for prepare and paint room. 10.6.1997 24. From John Vernon - Spoke with Mr. David Symes of Heritage Victoria re "Application for Financial Assistance" copy herewith. (2 pages). Copy of Application plus estimates (10 pages) 15.5.1997 25. From John Vernon - Proposal for Audit and Strategy Plan - Ballarat Mechanics' Institute. 15.5.1997 26. To John Vernon - " 27. From " - Notes of Finance & Building Sub-Committee as attended by writer. (3 pages with pencil notes) 28.4.1997 28. From John Vernon - Proposal for Audit and Strategy Plan - Mechanics' Institute. My fee will not exceed $700. 24.3.1997 29. From Young Engineers. re: Site inspection and recommendations. Also Preliminary Report attached (9 pages in all) 22.8.1988 30. Notes re Fire Protection in Existing Buildings (2 pages) 31. To Robert Green, Heritage Victoria - thank you for coming to view our buildings. 32. From Ballarat City Council - April 1988 Bulletin No. 73 notes re Future Mechanics' Institute. (2 pages)		14047	Buildings	14047
A12357	05	09	2000	Documents	Letters In	National Library of Australia, Canberra ACT 2600	1. Covering letter, 150 Gold Celebrations Registration Information form for application for funding. (4 pages) 2. Notes of The Libraries of the Mechanics' Institutes of Victoria. (2 pages) 3. From National Library of Australia - Thank you for application and list of Award Recipients. (2 pages) ..11.2000 4. From National Library of Australia - offer of $15,000.00 , From Department of Infrastructure - advice payee $15,000.00. Order of proceedings - cheque presentation. (3 pages)12.7.2000 5. From Department of Infrastructure re Graham Dudley and partnership arrangement with the Central Highlands Regional Library Corporation. 12.7.2000 6. From National Library of Australia, acknowledging receipt of Community Grant Application. Quote application no. 2000/0149. 22.6.2000		14047	Grants	14047
A12358	04	07	2000	Documents	Letters In	Bruce Leaver, First Assistant Secretary, Australian and World Heritage Group. G.P.O. Box 787, Canberra 2601	re: Application submitted under the 1999-2000 Cultural Heritage Projects Program. On behalf of the Hon. Robert Hill, I wish to advise you that your grant application for the project 'Restoration of facade and roofs of the Ballarat Mechanics' Institute' has been unsuccessful. If you wish to discuss your application contact Lawrence Bourke or Robyn Clasper on 02.62742182 and 02.62742176 respectively.		14047	Grants	14047
A12359	..	07	2000	Documents	Letters In	Richard Gravenor, Project Officer, Department of Communications Information Technology and the Arts,	Re: GST liability on your Federation Community Project grant. No GST applicable. Information: ABN: 53-004-034-575 Registered for GST purposes Yes Income Tax excempt Not applicable Proof of income tax exempt status Not applicable		14047	Grants	14047
A12360	23	02	2000	Documents	Letters In	Mr. Richard Gravenor, GST Officer - Federation Community Projects, Department of Communications Information Technology and the Arts,	1. re: Federation Community Projects Grant the the New Tax System. Taxation information. Enclosed questionnaire to be returned by 31.05.2000. ABN, GST, (3 pages) 2. Further letter re above matters. (2 pages) 23.05.2000		14047	Grants	14047
A12361	11	02	2000	Documents	Letters In	Alison Archer, Director, Heritage Assistance and Projects Section, Dept. of the Environment and Heritage Australian & World Heritage Group, GPO Box 787, Canberra. ACT 2601.	Receipt of application for funding under Cultural Heritage Projects Program. App. No: CHPP/386. Project Title: Restoration of facade and roofs of the Ballarat Mechanics' Institute. Photocopy of Application attached. Includes images of Institute exterior and layout plans of interior - all levels. Also letter from CEO, City of Ballarat, to support BMI application.		14047	Grants	14047
A12362	15	01	1998	Documents	Records	Australian Securities Commission	Document granting approval to the amendment of the Articles of Association of The Ballarat Mechanics Institute ACN 004 034 575 as detailed in the Statutory Declaration dated the 12th January 1998.		14047	Committees	14047
A12363	..	10	1999	Documents	Letters In	Judith Brooker, Coordinator Community Heritage Grants, National Library of Austrralia, Canberra, ACT 2600.	Notification that BMI application for funding under the Community Heritage Grants program was not successful. List of successful applicants attached.		14047	Grants	14047
A12364	25	10	1999	Documents	Letters Out	Mr Tony Armstrong, Heritage Victoria, Nauru House, Level 22, 80 Collins Street, Melbourne 3000.	Forwarding copies of receipts for repair works done on the Ballarat Mechanics' Institute buildilng carried out with the assistance of the $5,000 grant from Heritage Victoria.		14047	Grants	14047
A12365	10	08	1999	Documents	Letters Out	Hon. Michael Ronaldson MP, Federal Member for Ballarat, 5 Lydiard St. North, Ballarat Vic 3350.	Reply to his letter of 2nd July expressing the delight of all associated with the Institute that our Federation Community Projects application had been successful. Funding will be used to restore and conserve the Institute's heritage collection from pre and post Federation.		14047	Grants	14047
A12366	30	07	1999	Documents	Letters In	Kathy Sinclair, Local History Grants Program Administrator, Public Record Office, Level 2 Casselden Place, 2 Lonsdale Street, Melbourne 3000. (PO Box 1156, Sth Melb. 3205)	Notification of new grants program announced by the Hon. Jeff Kennett, Premier of Victoria. The Local History Grants Program is designed to help local communities and all projects must in some way commemorate, celebrate or explore a local aspect of history and culture. Applications close on 10th September 1999.		14047	Grants	14047
A12367	30	07	1999	Documents	Letters In	Judith Brooker, Coordinator, Community Heritage Grants, National LIbrary of Australia, Canberra, Act 2600.	Acknowledging receipt of BMI application for a 1999 Community Heritage Grant. Application No. 990126.		14047	Grants	14047
A12368	14	07	1999	Documents	Letters In	Mr Andrew Russack, Project Officer, Dept. of Communications Information Technology and the Arts, GPO Box 2154, Canberra, ACT 2601.	Refers to letter received by BMI from the Hon. Peter McGauran MP dated 6th July 1999, advising approval of a grant for BMI project 'Collection Preservation' under the Federation Community Projects program. Enclosed copy of the standard deed of grant and information form are required to be completed to generate the final deed of grant.		14047	Grants	14047
A12369	06	07	1999	Documents	Letters In	Heather Clark, Coordinator Community Heritage Grants, National Library of Australia, Canberra, ACT 2600.	Letter of appreciation for completing the National Library's survey on Community Heritage Grants and enclosing a copy of the National Library of Australia publication Out of the Picture by Marion Halligan.		14047	Grants	14047
A12370	06	07	1999	Documents	Letters In	Hon. Peter McGauran, Minister for the Arts and Centenary of Federation	Congratulations. A grant of $20,000.00 has been approved for your project "Collection Preservation" under the Federal Government's $M30 Federation Community Projects program. I wish you every success with your project.		14047	Grants	14047
A12371	02	07	1999	Documents	Letters In	Hon. Michael Ronaldson MP, Federal Member for Ballarat.	Confirmation of Government Grant of $20,000.00 for "Collection Preservation".		14047	Grants	14047
A12372	08	06	1999	Documents	Letters In	Heather Clark, Community Heritage Grants, National Library of Australia, Canberra ACT 2600	Questionnaire re National Library Community Heritage Grant to be filled in and returned bty Thursday 17th June 1999. Apologies for need to return so promptly. If returned on time a copy of the National Library of Australia publication "Out of the picture" by Marion Halligan will be sent to you.		14047	Grants	14047
A12373	16	06	1999	Documents	Letters In	Heather Clark, Community Heritage Grants, National Library of Australia, Canberra ACT, 2600	Copy of 1998 Community Heritage Grant Newsletter enclosed.		14047	Grants	14047
A12374	10	05	1999	Documents	Letters Out	Heather Clark, Community Heritage Grants, National Library of Australia, Canberra ACT, 2600	Apologies for later reply to your letter of request for a progress report on our 1998 Community Heritage Grant. It was overlooked in my travels and other activities in March-April. The preferred Consultant appointed was Jeavons Baillie, formerly Head of Conservation in the Victorian State Library, now working privately. He attended the Institute for 3 days during 23 - 30 April to survey the building and material and to conduct several workshops in which our library staff, some of our volunteers and several committee members including myself participated. Next month we expect to receive his written report, and we will supplement this with further documentation of ideas and material arising from the workshops.		14047	Grants	14047
A12375	09	03	1999	Documents	Letters In	Heather Clark, Community Heritage Grants, National Library of Australia, Canberra ACT, 2600	Requesting brief half page account of progress of 1998 grant works.		14047	Grants	14047
A12376	18	02	1999	Documents	Letters Out	Mr. Robert Green, Heritage Victoria, Nauru House, Level 22, 80 Collins Street, Melbourne Vic. 3000	Thank you for coming to Ballarat to view the Mechanics' Institute building in response to our application for financial assistance to carry out some urgently needed repairs. Attached, recent copies of correspondence between ourselves and the Heritage Council. When I met with Catherine Heggen and Ray Tonkin in Melbourne on 21st January last we discussed the need for urgent immediate works and plans and ways of funding. The "schematic" work already done is most helpful but the options it covers are very limited. Mr. John Vernon a local architect with considerable experience in heritage restoration work has advised us and Sue Balderstone in preliminary surveys of restoration work and its stagine. Request that he or someone with similar expertise be funded by the Heritage Council to prepare a detailed proposal with cost estimates and recommended stages for the full restoration of the building?		14047	Grants	14047
A12377	12	02	1999	Documents	Letters In	Ray Tonkin, Executive Director, Heritage Victoria, Nauru House, Level 22, 80 Collins Street, Melbourne 3000	Financial Program. acknowledgement of application for financial assistance for works at 115-119 Sturt Street, Ballarat. Will contact later regardig outcomes of application.		14047	Grants	14047
A12378	29	01	1999	Documents	Letters Out	Mr. Ray Tonkin, Director, Heritage Victoria, Nauru House, Level 22, 80 Collins Street, Melbourne VIC 3000	Thank you for the time you and Catherine Heggen gave to discussing the Ballarat Mechanics' Institute building when I visited your office on 21st January last. Enclosed "Application for Assistance" form for some of the most pressing repair and maintenance needs. Urgency for waterproofing was underlined last Thursday when a stor caused a serious leak in the roof of the library. We had to take carpet up for drying. Fortunately no books were damaged. On the application I have guesstimated $1500 for this work. The plumber whose quotation for the previous identified urgen work is attached has not been on the roof to inspect this latest problem, but from past inspections suggests the guttering/flashing to be the likely source of the problem.		14047	Grants	14047
A12379	08	01	1999	Documents	Letters Out	Mr. Michael Ronaldson MP, Member for Ballara, Lydiard Street North, Ballarat VIC 3350	re: Federation Centenary Grant Application. In November the National Library of Australia (NLA) announced a grant of $2000 from its Community Heritage Program to the Ballarat Mechanics' Institute for the conservation survey of and report on the collection. This is a small sum relative to what will be needed over the next few years however it allowed us to move promptly towards appointing an expert conservation consultant whose report will, as planned, put us in a position to proceed with immediate implementation of the project outlined in our Fedration Centenary Fund application should it be successful.		14047	Grants	14047
A12380	18	12	1998	Documents	Letters Out	Ms. Catherine Heggen, Chairman, Heritage Victoria, Nauru House, Level 22, 80 Collins Street, Melbourne Vic, 3000	Thank you for your letter to our committee members, Bill Gribble and Wilma Bridges re your visit to the Ballarat Mechanics' Institute on 15th November. We appreciate your congratulations on our efforts in maintaining the building and collection. The building is a prominant feature of the Ballarat streetscape, and as you know is sadly in need of extensive and expensive work. We certainly agree that it is imperitive to obtain substantial funding from public/community/corporate sauces. A patching up strategy using our own resources is wasteful and inadequate. A current plumber's quotation of $2,200.00 for roof repairs to a corner of the building wehre there is a leek includes $1,400 for scaffolding. Ideally the whole roofing and spouting should be replaced at the one time with just the one need for scaffolding. Water damage to the inside walls and our collection is one of our biggest problems		14047	Grants	14047
A12381	17	12	1998	Documents	Letters In	Cliff Law, Director, National Initiatives & Collaboration Branch, National Library of Australia, Canberra ACT, 2600	In preparing the 1999 Guidelines and Appliction Kit, I would be interested in your thoughts on areas of these documents that could be improved; and for your imformation I have enclosed a copy of the 1998 Application Kit. I would also welcome any other views or comments you may havwe on future directions for the Library's Community Heritage Grants Program.		14047	Grants	14047
A12382	02	120	1998	Documents	Letters Out	Mr. Warren Horton, Director-General, National Library of Australia, Canberra, ACT, 2600	Thank you for grant of $2000.00 in 1998-99 to enable us to carry out a preservation survey on our collection of print materials. Thank you also for a most enjoyable, useful and intersting day at the National Library for the grant presentation and workshops. The organising work of Joanne Paull and the sessions conducted by Tamara Lavrencic were excellent. Please pass on my gratitude to them both.		14047	Grants	14047
A12383	10	11	1998	Documents	Letters In	Cliff Law, Director, National Initiatives and Collaboration Branch, National Library of Australia, Canberra ACT 2600	We were all delighted with the 1998 Community Heritage Grants Awards Ceremoney and the fact that your organisation was able to attend. I enclose a photograph of you being presented with your grant by Mr. Tim Bowden. Please feel free to use the enclosed media kit for local promotion and publicity. Would appreciate receipt of copies of any publicity your project generates.		14047	Grants	14047
A12384	07	10	1998	Documents	Letters In	Cliff Law, Director, National Initiatives and Collaboration Branch, National Library of Australia, Canberra ACT 2600	Pleased to offer you a grant of $2000.00 for a Preservation and Collection Survey. An important condition of this grant that the survwey be undertaken by someone with appropriate, recognised preservation qualifications. I recommend that you utilise a Professional Member of the Australian Institute for the Conservation of Cultural Material. Further general conditions of the grant appear on the enclosed Deed of Grant Agreement. Enclosed invitation to formal presentation. Your grant will be presented by Mr. Tim Bowden AM and Mr. Warren Horton, Director-General of the National Library, at a ceremony in the morning.		14047	Grants	14047
A12385	25	09	1998	Documents	Fax (Telefax)	Joanna Paull, National Library of Australia	Significance of High Priority Volumes featured in Sect 4.4(3) of the Ballaarat Mechanics' Institute's Grant Application. The Institutes' collection contains many hundreds of volumes which are significant and in urgent need of preservation The 120 (approx) to be preserved using the CHG funding will be identified by an expert conservator. The key characteristics of significance: a. Frequently used by local and visiting historians, students, genealogists and other interested parties. b. Are all highly valued examples of early 19th century Australiana, mining, references, particularly gold mining, early directories and lifestyle reference. Appropriate restoration at this time, would ensure the longevity of the bvooks and allow peiple in the Ballarat district to have continued access to valuable reference material at a local repository.		14047	Grants	14047
A12386	24	06	1998	Documents	Letters Out	Ms. Jennifer Levy, Executive Officer, Federation Task Group, Department of Communications and the Arts, GPO Box 2154, CANBERRA ACT 2601	Lodging six copies of an application for a Federation Cultural and Heritage Projects grant. Nominees for the project is the Victorian Government through its Department of Infrastructure. Enclosed bound copy of The Ballarat Mechanics' Institute: Schematic Proposal for Refurbishment prepared by the Heritage Assets Branch of that Department provides substantial detail on the proposal.		14047	Grants	14047
A12387	24	96	1998	Documents	Letters Out	Ms. Jennifer Levy, Executive Officer, Federation Task Group, Department of Communications and the Arts, 38 Sydney Avenue, Forrest ACT 2603	In support of application by the Ballarat Mechanics' Institute committee, submitted to the Federation Cultural & Heritage Projects: 1901 - 2001 Federation Fund for funding to restore the Ballarat Mechanics' Institute.However you should be aware that the City of Ballarat's first priority for Federation funding is the Camp Street project which also supports arts and cultural development within the city......The venues under our management and operation - Her Majesty's Theatre, and the Civic Hall, are both viewed as community use facilities. The proposal to develop the Ballarat Mechanics' Institute as a performing arts space also with this principal community use function dovetails well with Arts & Culture strategies which are being developed within the City of Ballarat, and complements our current priorities.		14047	Letters Out	14047
A12388	22	06	1998	Documents	Letters In	Susan Balderstone, Associate Director,BSA, Level 10 Nauru House, 80 Collins Street, Melbourne Vic. 3000	Federation Cultural and Heritage Projects. Enclosed copy of Information and Application Kit for the above. Also enclosed an application completed as far as I can for the refurbishment of the Ballarat Mechanics' Institute building in accordance with Option 2 as described in our report. Copy of the report is enclosed but as yet we do not have the Quantity Surveyor's estimate for Option 2. I will fax the project budget (with consultants fees added) through as soon as available.		14047	Grants	14047
A12389	26	11	1997	Documents	Letters Out	Nancy Smith, Registrar of Cultrual Organisations, Department of Communications and the Arts, CPO. Box 1920, Canberra ACT 2601	Have faxed a copy of the proposed amendmens to objects in the Memorandum of Association, together with a section of report and recommendations being prepared by our Strategic Planning Task Group, which contains further information about our core activities. Should you require further particulars, I would be pleased to oblige.		14047	Grants	14047
A12390	24	09	1998	Documents	Fax (Telefax)	02.62734535	Cost of fax $4.00. No further information on fax receipt		14047	Receipt	14047
A12391	12	09	1997	Documents	Letters In	Jan Lyall, Direcor, National Initiatives and Collaboration (NIAC) Branch, National Library of Australia, Canberra ACT 2600	Thank you for applying to the National Library of Australia for funding under the Community Heritage Grants Program. The collection you proposed for preservation attention was assessed as having 'high national significance' and was shortlisted for consideration by the assessment subcommittee. However I regret that the National Library is unable to offer you a grant. Although the National Library is unable to offer you funding, it does intend to provide information to community-level organisations about other sources of preservation information, resources and services. Information is also available on the World Wide Web at url:http://www.nla.gov.au/3/npo/.		14047	Grants	14047
A12392	29	08	1997	Documents	Letters In	Hilary Berthon, National Preservation Officer, National Initiatives and Collaboration, National Library of Australia, Canberra ACT 2600	Acknowledge receipt of your applicatio for a 1997 Community Heritage Grant. Please quote your application number (970167) in any future correspondence.		14047	Grants	14047
A12393	08	08	1997	Documents	Letters Out	Hayden Raysmith, 40 Osborne Street, Williamstown, Vic. 3-16	Enclosed copy of letter sent to Peter Bearsley enquiring re charitable trusts. Will keep you informed on progress.		14047	Grants	14047
A12394	23	05	1997	Documents	Letters In	Jan Lyall, Director, National Initiatives and Collaboration Branch, National Library of Australia, Canberra ACT 2600	Enclosed the 1997 Guidelines and Application. From your project description is appears that all or part of your project may be ineligible under this Grant program. Therefore, please read the Guidelins carefully before making an application.		14047	Grants	14047
A12395	04	10	1996	Documents	Letters In	? for Jan Lyall, Director, National Preservation Office, National Library of Australia, Canberra ACT 2600	We regret to inform you that your application to the National Preservation Office (NPO) for funding under the Community Heritage Grants program has not been recommended for funding. Helpful information can be found on www.nla.gov.au/3/npo/. Enclosed a brief report about the Community Heritage Grants that was prepared for the recent meeting of the NPO Advisory Body, I hope you find it informative.		14047	Grants	14047
A12396	05	08	1996	Documents	Letters In	Tonya Beeton, National Preservation Officer, National Library of Australia, Canberra ACT 2600	Receipt of application for a National Preservation Office Community Heritage Grant. Please quote your application number (960054) in any future correspondence.		14047	Grants	14047
A12397	04	02	1998	Documents	Letters In	Robert Hook, Director, Financiall & Resource Services Higher Education Division, University of Ballarat, University Drive, Mount Helen 3353.	Requesting confirmation that the lease of rooms occupied by the University at the Mechanics' Institute be extended to 30th June 1998 on the same conditions as those outlined in BMI letter of 7th July 1997.		14047	Room booking	14047
A12398	27	12	1999	Documents	Letters In	John Sleep, Proprietor, Ballarat Woolshed, 121 Sturt Street, Ballarat 3350	Giving three months notice, as previously agreed, to vacate the premises at 121 Sturt Street on 31st March 2000.		14047	Shop & Office Rentals	14047
A12399	28	04	2000	Documents	Notices	City of Ballarat, PO Box 655, Ballarat 3353	Fourth Rates instalment - rates notice for property at 121 Sturt Street. Addressed to JH Coventry, c/- Doepel Lilley & Taylor, 44 Armstrong Street South, Ballarat.		14047	Accounts	14047
A12400	01	07	1999	Documents	Reports	Doepel, Lilley and Taylor, 44 Armstrong Street South, Ballarat 3350	Financial Report between 30/06/98 - 01/07/99 - Re 121 Sturt Street, Ballarat 3350.		14047	Accounts	14047
A12401	19	02	2001	Documents	Leases	Cinque Morrow, Solicitors, Boswell House, 17 Dawson Street South, Ballarat. (PO Box 716, Ballarat 3353).	Lease of Real Estate document dated 19 February 2001. Lessor: Ballarat Mechanics Institute Pty Ltd and Lessee: Alexander Szetey. Premises: 121 Sturt Street, Ballarat. Term of Lease: 12 months commencing 5th February 2001.		14047	Shop & Office Rentals	14047
A12402	13	12	2001	Documents	Letters Out	Mr Alex Szetey, 121 Sturt Street, Ballarat 3350	BMI Committee not willing to grant a 5 year lease with an annual increase in rental of only 2.5%. The current option for a further 5 year lease at 5% annual increase is available or alternatively a further 2 year lease at an increase of 2.5% per year. Please contact our agents Doepel, Lilley and Taylor to advise of your decision.		14047	Shop & Office Rentals	14047
A12403	08	11	2001	Documents	Letters In	Michael Morrow, Cinque Morrow, Solicitors, Boswell House, 17 Dawson Street South, Ballarat.	Advising have received from Hal Curwen-Walker, Solicitor, a Notice unequivocally exercising the option by Mr Szetey to renew the lease of premises at 121 Sturt Street, Ballarat for term for five years commencing 5 February 2002. Mr Szetey also asks that the rent increase be reduced by 5% to 2.5%.		14047	Shop & Office Rentals	14047
A12404	..	..	2001	Documents	Letters In	Alex Szetey, 121 Sturt Street, Ballarat	Requesting option on lease of premises at 121 Sturt Street for a further 5 years and for a reduction of rental charge from 5% to 2.5% per year.		14047	Shop & Office Rentals	14047
A12405	02	11	2001	Documents	Letters Out	Mr Alex Szetey, 121 Sturt Street, Ballarat 3350.	Acknowledging his undated letter and advising that BMI Committee unwilling to vary the terms of the lease as they stand. The terms of the lease will be reviewed with our agent and will then advise of any elements that BMI would be willing to amend.		14047	Shop & Office Rentals	14047
A12406	06	02	2001	Documents	Letters In	Cinque Morrow Solicitors, Boswell House, 17 Dawson Street South, Ballarat	Enclosing lease for premises at 121 Sturt Street, Ballarat, in duplicate. Please sign and return.		14047	Shop & Office Rentals	14047
A12407	22	02	2001	Documents	Letters In	Cinque Morrow Solicitors, Boswell House, 17 Dawson Street South, Ballarat	Enclosing bill of costs for finalisation of lease to A Szetey of premises at 121 Sturt Street, Ballarat.		14047	Accounts	14047
A12408	23	12	1999	Documents	Letters In	Doepel Lilley & Taylor, P.O.Box 31 Ballarat 3353	Notice to vacate from 121 Sturt Street, Ballarat by 31st March 2000 to John Sleep. Current rental $200 per week.		14047	Shop & Office Rentals	14047
A12409	20	08	1997	Documents	Letters In	Doepel Lilley & Taylor, P.O. Box 31, Ballarat 3352	Continuation of Tenancy - J. Sleep, 121 Sturt Street, Ballarat. Initial 3 year lease expires on 21.11.1997. Wishes to remain trading month-to-month. Accepted by committee on 25.8.97		14047	Shop & Office Rentals	14047
A12410	28	02	1997	Documents	Letters In	Doepel Lilley & Taylor, P.O.Box 31, Ballarat 3353	Rate Assessment Notices - 121 Sturt Street, Ballarat		14047	Accounts	14047
A12411	012	01	1997	Documents	Leases	Real Estate Institute of Victoria, Doepel Lilley & Taylor, P.O.Box 31, Ballarat 3353	Exclusive Leasing and/or Managing Authority - particulars of appointment. Property 121 Sturt Street, Ballarat. Rental $866.65/month. Leasing fee $520/month, Collection commission $60.66/month.		14047	Accounts	14047
A12412				Documents	Letters In	Doepel Lilley & Taylor, P.O. Box 31, Ballarat 3353	Copy of Notice to Remedy to Palm Cove Developments Pty. Ltd., 119 Sturt Street, Ballarat 3350 - Mr. David Stalker. Notifying default of paymment of rental. Lease will be forfeited if rental not paid within 14 days. Amount owing $2588.30		14047	Shop & Office Rentals	14047
A12413	24	09	2001	Documents	Letters In	Aaron Gay, Doepel Lilley & Taylor, P.O. Box 31, Ballarat 3353	Tenancy at 119 Sturt Street, Ballarat - David Stalker. Notification that no effort has been made to pay rental arrears. Once again, it is the Institute's decision as to the stance we take, however I believe the time for reasoning has past. I away your response.		14047	Shop & Office Rentals	14047
A12414	27	04	2001	Documents	Letters In	Aaron Gay, rentals@doepels.com.au	Spoke to David Stalker on Tuesday re rental arrears, he said he would pay by the end of the week. Spoke to him on telephone today and he said he would call in at the end of the day with a cheque. He has not. I suggest if rental continues to be in arrears we give the tenant a notice to quit.		14047	Shop & Office Rentals	14047
A12415	26	02	2001	Documents	Letters In	Aaron Gay - phil@doepels.com.au	Rental payments 119a Sturt Street. Have spoken this morning to Damien Bennet in regard to payment of rental arrears. Promises 2 months rental payments will be made on Thursday which will pay them to Feb 2001. Please advise what steps you would like taken regarding tenancy.		14047	Shop & Office Rentals	14047
A12416	26	09	2001	Documents	Notes	? Ballaarat Mechanics' Institute	Called Aaron Gay. 14 days to settle any accounts outstanding ref: 30th September 2001. David will be advised today of situation. speak to Frank as soon as he returns and formerly advise Doepels a.s.a.p		14047	Shop & Office Rentals	14047
A12417	29	05	2001	Documents	Letters Out	Dr. Frank Hurley, The Ballarat Mechanics' Institute	To Aaron Gay - Doepel Lilley & Taylor. Re: Lease of 119a Sturt Street. Our committee accepts the proposed 20% reduction of the previously agreed rental to apply from 1st December 2000 to 31st August 2002. Revised rental will be $629.20 per month including GST. Agreement subject to tenant providing signed guarantee of payment of rent in accordance with this revision and undertaking to pay rent arrears in monthly instalments as per 15th May 2001 proposal.		14047	Shop & Office Rentals	14047
A12418	17	05	2001	Documents	Letters In	Retals, rentals@doepels.com.au	Shane Turner has returned B/MY call and advised that the proposal will not be ready until tomorrow. I will advise you when it is received.		14047	Shop & Office Rentals	14047
A12419	17	05	2001	Documents	Letters In	Aaron Gay, Commercial Manager, rentals@doepels.com.au	Proposal from 119a Sturt Street. Have been unable to contact Damien Bennet or Shane Turner in regards to the proposal we were meant to receive today. I have however left messages for both of them. I have contacted David Stalker who cannot help me. Told me to speak to his accountant Shane Turner. I will email you again at the end of the day if I have not received the proposal. Any further correspondence I have will be conducted in writing.		14047	Shop & Office Rentals	14047
A12420	18	05	2001	Documents	Fax (Telefax)	Shane Turner & Associates, Chartered Accountants, P.O. Box 2663, Ballarat Mail Centre 3354	re: Lease of 119a Sturt Street by "Frresh". Attached financial statements completed for the business from commencement until 31st March 2001. Current status of arrears of rent as at April 2001 is $1,244.60. Tenants undertake to pay future rentals by the end of each month ie. rent for May will be paid by 31st May 2001. Request permission to catchup the rental arrears by four monthly instalments of $250 and one monthly instalment of $244.60. The first instalment to be paid by 31st May 2001.		14047	Shop & Office Rentals	14047
A12421	16	01	2001	Documents	Letters Out	Aaron Gay, Property Manager Rentals, Doepel Lilley & Taylor, 44 Armstrong Street South, Ballarat 3350	re: Lease of 119a Sturt Street (Frresh). Committee has noted tenants rejection of the rental concession initially offered in our letter to you of 14.11.2000. We would be happy to have a face to face meeting with the tenant to disucss variations to the existing lease.		14047	Shop & Office Rentals	14047
A12422	20	12	2000	Documents	Fax (Telefax)	Damian Bennett, Palm Cove Developments, 304 Drummond Street North, Ballarat	20% rental reduction proposed not acceptable. Cannot sign agreement under the proposed circumstances. Cannot pay more than $400 per month including GST. I have decided that if this is not possible Frresh will be liquidated early in 2001.		14047	Shop & Office Rentals	14047
A12423	14	11	2000	Documents	Letters Out	Mr. A. Gay, Property Manager Rentals, Doepel Lilley & Taylor, Ballarat 3350	re: Rental 119 Sturt Street "Frresh" takeaway food shop. We will consider a rent reduction of 20% for three months commencing from December to be reviewed after that time provided the following terms are met. 1. All arears are paid up to date before the rent reduction commences. 2. That a Directors' Guarantee of payment is given for the duration of the lease.		14047	Shop & Office Rentals	14047
A12424				Documents	Leases	David, Doepel Lilley & Taylor, 44 Armstrong Street South, Ballarat 3350	Copy of 119a Sturt Street lease for your records.		14047	Shop & Office Rentals	14047
A12425	07	11	2000	Documents	Fax (Telefax)	Aaron Gay - Residential/Commercial Manager, Doepel Lilley & Taylor, 44 Armstrong Street South, Ballarat	Attached copy of letter received re the tenancy at 119a Sturt Street, which details a request for a drop in rental in short term to help establish the business. Current rental of property is $715 per month. Request is for no more than $400 per month. Please discuss matter with other members and advise what the Institute wishes to do.		14047	Shop & Office Rentals	14047
A12426	18	09	2000	Documents	Fax (Telefax)	Aaron Gay, Residential/Commercial Manager, Doepel Lilley & Taylor, 44 Armstrong Street South, Ballarat 3350	Have contacted Geoff & Rose Beere tenants of the Rooms @ 117-119 Sturt Street, who inform me that they do not wish to sign another fixed term lease at this stage and would prefer a monthly basis. Have not yet received another proposal from Grant Taylor for 121 Sturt Street. After his original proposal was not accepted I telephone him and he did show further interest. However to date no reply.		14047	Shop & Office Rentals	14047
A12427	20	01	2000	Documents	Invoices	Powercor Australia Ltd	Energy Account		14047	Accounts	14047
A12428	20	09	1999	Documents	Statements	Powercor Australia Ltd	Account Summary 22/06/1999 to 20/09/1999.		14047	Accounts	14047
A12429	01	07	1999	Documents	Reports	Doepel, Lilley and Taylor, 44 Armstrong Street Sth, Ballarat 3350.	Financial Report between 30/06/1998 - 01/07/1999 Re: 119A Sturt Street, Ballarat 3350.		14047	Accounts	14047
A12430	26	08	1999	Documents	Letters In	Damian Bennett, B.Pharm.,MPS., Bennett & Stalker, 304 Drummond Street Nth, Ballarat 3350.	Business proposal for sandwich shop trading Monday to Friday; seek a 3-year lease with options.		14047	Shop & Office Rentals	14047
A12431	04	03	1998	Documents	Letters Out	Mr R. Hook, Director, Financial and Resource Services, Higher Education Division, University of Ballarat, PO Box 663, Ballart 3353.	Acknowledging their letter of 4th February, and confirming that the Committee of the Institute agrees to the extension, on the existing terms, of the University's lease of the two rooms at the Mechanics' Institute to 30th June 1998. For any further extension the Institute would seek to negotiate an increase in the rental to align with current commercial rates.		14047	Shop & Office Rentals	14047
A12432	22	12	1998	Documents	Letters In	Robert Hook, Pro Vice Chancellor (Resources & Development), University of Ballarat, Mt Helen, PO Box 663, Ballarat 3353.	Confirming verbal advice that the University will not be extending its lease of rooms at the Mechanics' Institute.		14047	Shop & Office Rentals	14047
A12433	22	01	1999	Documents	Letters In	Diane Batchelor, Admin Assistant, Financial & Resources Services Branch, University of Ballarat, Mt Helen, PO Box 663, Ballarat 3353.	Referring to Rate Notice from City of Ballarat and indicating that the University will pay half of the account up to the 31/12/98 on which date it ended its lease at the Mechanics' Institute. Copy of rates notice enclosed.		14047	Accounts	14047
A12434	21	05	1997	Documents	Letters In	Mark Feary - Maintenance Manager, University of Ballarat, Mt Helen, PO Box 663, Ballarat 3353.	Request for additional power points as indicated on attached plan for the computerised information centre and ancillary equipment.		14047	Fixtures & Fittings	14047
A12435	24	05	1997	Documents	Letters Out	Mr Robert Hook, Director Financial and Resource Services, University of Ballarat, Gear Avenue, Mt Helen 3350.	Querying electricity payments by the University for the two rooms leased. An arrangement was made whereby the University's power supply would be connected to the Institute's meter and the University would re-imburse the Institute at an agreed rate for electricity used. It would appear that the University's wiring has been connnected to the Regent Multiplex Cinemas and the Theatre has been paying for the University's electricity usage. To rectify this problem would the University be agreeable to an electrician altering the wiring in the two rooms leased by the University to register their electricity usage on the Institute's meter and for an independent estimate of usage to be carried out for negotiating an amount to be recouped for the purpose of settling with the Regent Multiplex Theatre.		14047	Accounts	14047
A12436	03	06	1997	Documents	Letters Out	University of Ballarat, Buildings and Grounds, PO Box 663, Ballarat 3353.	Notification that the BMI Committee auhorise their proposal to instal additional power points at the locations indicated on the sketch plan. At the same time it would be appreciated if arrangements could be made for the wiring for both rooms currently used by the University to be altered so as to connect with the Institute's meter instead of the Cinema meter.		14047	Fixtures & Fittings	14047
A12437	19	06	1997	Documents	Letters Out	Mr Robert Hook, Director Financial & Resources Services, University of Ballarat, Gear Avenue, Mt Clear 3530.	Enclosing invoice for University's contribution to electricity charges.		14047	Accounts	14047
A12438	07	07	1997	Documents	Letters Out	Mr Robert Hook, Director Financial & Resources Services, University of Ballarat, Gear Avenue, Mt Helen 3530.	BMI Committee agree to the proposal that the University's lease of the meeting room and shop be rolled over for a further six months, on a monthly basis, to the end of the year. Suggest that the cost of re-wiring of power connections to the Intitute meter be shared on a 50-50 basis.		14047	Shop & Office Rentals	14047
A12439	21	07	1997	Documents	Letters In	Mr Robert Hook, Director Financial & Resource Services, University of Ballarat, Mt Helen, PO Box 663, Ballart 3353.	Advising that the University accepts the conditions regarding the leasing of rooms and alterations to wiring at the Mechanics' Institute. A cheque for six months rental will be forwarded to Doepel Lilley & Taylor. Cheque for $675 attached to cover initial payment for light and power for period April 1995 to July 1997.		14047	Accounts	14047
A12440	07	01	1997	Documents	Leases	Doepel Lilley and Taylor Pty Ltd, 44 Armstrong Street Sth, Ballarat 3350	Lease document prepared on behalf of Ballarat Mechanics' Institute, for property at 119a Sturt Street, Ballarat 3350.		14047	Shop & Office Rentals	14047
A12441	03	04	1995	Documents	Letters In	T.J. Coutts Pty Ltd., Electrical Contractors, 91B Latrobe Street, Ballarat 3350.	Submitting quote for Electrical Services for the proposed Reading Room at the Mechanics Institute. Included are calculated electrical load for specified equipment and hourly usage cost.		14047	Quote/Tender	14047
A12442	03	11	1993	Documents	Letters In	W. Cooper for, Planning Approvals Co-ordinator, City of Ballarat	Building approval to construct alterations to entry foyer of building at 117 Sturt Street, Ballarat. etc.		14047	Buildings	14047
A12443	30	05	1990	Documents	Letters In	R.M.Hook, Finance Manager, Ballarat University College, P.O.Box 663, Ballarat 3353	Enclosed cheque for $700 to cover rental for the seven months ended 31 December 1990 for the leasing of part of the Institute's property in Sturt Street		14047	Shop & Office Rentals	14047
A12444	17	09	1992	Documents	Letters In	Alan K. Webb, Buildings and Services Manager, Ballarat University College, P.O.Box 663, Ballarat 3353	re: Current lease arrangement of foyer space and reading room at the Institute. Wish to advise that it is proposed to carry out alternations to the foyer as discussed on site, in the near future. Enclosed plan detailing proposed alterations. Note also that the brick wall between the jewellery shop and the foyer to the Institute would be bricked up as discussed and access would be provided from a doorway off Sturt Street through an existing opening. Subject to approval of alterations, application will be lodged for a building permit. It is intended to submit plans to your office for the renovations to the Reading Room at a later stage.		14047	Shop & Office Rentals	14047
A12445	23	05	1990	Documents	Letters In	R.M.Hook, Finance Manager, Ballarat University College, P.O.Box 553, Ballarat 3353	Enclosed completed copy of the lease agreement for part of the Sturt Street premises of the Mechanics' Institute. Note amendment to name on the Schedule to Ballarat University College and the commencement date to 1 June 1990.		14047	Shop & Office Rentals	14047
A12446	21	05	1990	Documents	Letters Out	To: Mr. R. Hook, Finance Manager, Ballarat University College.	Enclosed (1) Two (2) copies of the final lease agreement. (2) Your marked up copy with proposed amendments. The schedule still indicates a commencement date of January 1, 1990.		14047	Shop & Office Rentals	14047
A12447	27	11	1989	Documents	Letters In	G.H.Dixon to Mr. S. Hooper	Enclosed copies of the following information. (i) data sheet covering main points to be included in lease agreement with B.C.A.E. (ii) Correspondence between two parties agreeing to the lease. (iii) Marked up site plan showing areas of lease and renovation and proposed lease of the Reading Room and renovation.		14047	Buildings	14047
A12448	22	09	1988	Documents	Letters Out	Dr J.R. Sharpham, Director, Ballarat College of Advanced Education, PO Box 663, Ballarat 3350.	Acknowledging their letter of 23 August. BMI Committee agree in principle to your proposal to lease space in BMI building subject to detailed cost estimates being obtained and subject to issues of rentals, lease periods etc. Mr Alan Webb to undertake preliminary works to be co-ordinated through BMI representative Mr Stan Hooper.		14047	Shop & Office Rentals	14047
A12449	23	08	1988	Documents	Letters In	Mr John R. Sharpham, Director, Ballarat College of Advanced Education, Gear Avenue, Mount Helen 3350	Confirming meeting of 22nd August with Mr Alan Webb and BMI Committee to explore possibility of leasing space in BMI building. Proposals detailed for rent of foyer area, restoration work, expenditure, commence of lease, costs of lighting, heating etc.		14047	Shop & Office Rentals	14047
A12450	09	06	1988	Documents	Memorandum	Mr John Sharpham, Director, Department of Humanities & Social Sciences, Ballarat College of Advanced Education	Notification that the BMI Committee at its meeting of 30th May supported a resolution to invite the Ballarat C.A.E. to make a proposal for lease of space at the Ballarat Mechanics' Institute.		14047	Shop & Office Rentals	14047
A12451	01	01	1990	Documents	Leases	Doepel, Lilley & Taylor, 44 Armstrong Street South, Ballarat 3350	Lease documents including Schedule, Special Conditions, Appendices A and B. Lessor: Ballarat Mechanics' Institute. Lessee: Ballarat College of Advanced Education. Premises leased: Front foyer office, 117 Sturt Street, Ballarat 3350. Term: 3 years. Commencement date: 1st January 1990.		14047	Shop & Office Rentals	14047
A12452	13	12	2001	Documents	Letters Out	Ms Lydia Taylor, Proprietor, Total Body Elegance, 115 Sturt Street, Ballarat 3350	Referring to letter of 18 Oct re leasing additional space in the BMI building. The BMI Committee cannot offer an immediate solution but other BMI shop fronts may become available for lease at a later date.		14047	Shop & Office Rentals	14047
A12453	07	04	1998	Documents	Letters Out	Miss L. Sopko, Total Body Elegance, 115 Sturt Street, Ballarat 3350	Copy of letter FROM Doepel Lilley and Taylor TO Miss Sopko enclosing copy of rate inquiry from City of Ballarat and requesting payment of same.		14047	Shop & Office Rentals	14047
A12454	01	07	1999	Documents	Reports	Doepel, Lilley and Taylor, 44 Armstrong Street South, Ballarat 3350	Financial Report for premises at 115 Sturt Street, Ballarat between 30/06/1998 - 01/07/1999.		14047	Accounts	14047
A12455	07	04	1998	Documents	Letters Out	Mr M Matthews, Rates Department, City of Ballarat, Town Hall, Sturt Street, Ballarat 3350.	Copy of letter FROM Doepel Lilley & Taylor TO City of Ballarat, regarding outstanding rates on property at 115 Sturt Street, Ballarat.		14047	Shop & Office Rentals	14047
A12456	07	08	1999	Documents	Letters In	Doepel Lilley & Taylor, Estate Agents, 44 Armstrong Street South, Ballarat 3350	Enclosing commercial lease and copies for premises at 115 Sturt Street, Ballarat.		14047	Shop & Office Rentals	14047
A12457	01	11	1997	Documents	Leases	Doepel Lilley & Taylor, 44 Armstrong Street Sth, Ballarat 3350	Schedule of lease of premises at 115 Sturt Street, Ballarat. Lessor: Ballarat Mechanics' Institute. Lessee: Lydia Sopko, 37 Queen Streeet, Sebastopol trading as Total Body Elegance. Term of Lease: 1 Year. Commencement Date: 1st November 1997.		14047	Shop & Office Rentals	14047
A12458	01	09	1999	Documents	Leases	Ballarat Mechanics' Institute	Schedule of Lease of premises at 115 Sturt Street, Ballarat. Landlord: Ballarat Mechanics' Institute. Tenant: Lydia Sopko, 37 Queen Street, Sebastopol, Trading as Total Body Elegance on Sturt. Term of Lease: Fourteen months commencing 1st September 1999.		14047	Shop & Office Rentals	14047
A12459	01	01	1997	Documents	Leases	The Real Estate Institute of Victoria	Exclusive Leasing and/or Managing Authority document for Agent Doepels P/L Trading as Doepel Lilley & Taylor, 44 Armstrong South, Ballarat 3350, re premises at 115 Sturt Sreet, Ballarat 3350 for a term of 90 days.		14047	Shop & Office Rentals	14047
A12460	08	04	1998	Documents	Letters In	David Wright, Property Manager, Doepel Lilley & Taylor, P.O.Box 31, Ballarat 3353. To: Ross Kitzelman, "Wilyama Earth History Suplies", 6 Banksia Place, Wagga Wagga NSW`	Monies owing on 115 Sturt Street Ballarat. Following a list of monies owing by you. 1. Total rent owing - $171.45 2. City of Ballarat rates and interest - $150.85. 3. Central Highlands Water Rates - $595.55. Total Amount owing to the Ballarat Mechanics' Institute = $917.85		14047	Accounts	14047
A12461	09	08	1999	Documents	Leases	Michael Morrow, Doyle Cinque & Co., P.O.Box 716 Ballarat 3353	1. re: Lease to Grant Taylor on 113 Sturt Street, Ballarat. Lease has been executed by all parties and the stamp duty paid. Enclosed memorandum of our costs for your attention.		14047	Shop & Office Rentals	14047
A12462				Documents	Leases	Doepel Lilley & Taylor,	1. Schedule re lease to Grant Taylor of 113 Sturt Street for one year commencing 06.09.1997 at $140.00 per week, with option of two further terms of 3 years each. Security deposit $560.00.		14047	Shop & Office Rentals	14047
A12463	26	06	1989	Documents	Leases	Doepel Lilley & Taylor	1. Lease of 113 Sturt Street, Ballarat to Keith & Marlene Ogburn, for 3 years at $660 per month.		14047	Shop & Office Rentals	14047
A12464	07	05	01	Documents	Leases	Cinque Morrow, P.O.Box 716, Ballarat 3353	re: Lease of realestagte - 113 Sturt Street Ballarat, to Grant Taylor, for 3 years commencing 7 July 2001 at $662.90 per calendar month. ( 11 pages)		14047	Shop & Office Rentals	14047
A12465	01	12	2000	Documents	Letters In	Aaron Gay, Doepel Lilley & Taylor, P.O. Box 31 Ballarat 3353	Rent Reviews and Options for: 1. 113 Sturt Street, August 2001 - From $662.90 to $682 PCM. 2. 119a Sturt Street. $715.00 to $736.00 PCM. 3. 113 Sturt Street Option of further three years to be offered. 4. Theatre @ 117 Sturt Street, - $689.00 to $709.00 PCM. 5. Neville Bell - to market value of east wall of institute. 6. 115 Sturt Street, contacted tenant to sign further lease - awaiting response. 7. Contacted Mr. & Mrs. Beere " "		14047	Shop & Office Rentals	14047
A12466	13	12	2001	Documents	Leases	Michael Morrow, Cinque Morrow, P.O.Box 716, Ballarat	Leases - copies attached. 1. To A. Szetey of 121 Sturt Street Ballarat. 2. To L. Sopko of 115 Sturt Street Ballarat. 3. To. G. Taylor of 113 Sturt Street Ballarat/ 4. Transfer to Lease from G. Taylor to G.L.Hocking dated 12 November 2001.		14047	Shop & Office Rentals	14047
A12467	05	07	2000	Documents	Leases	Possibly Cinque Morrow.	Financial reports between 1 July 1999 and 5 July 2000 on properties leased by Ballarat Mechanics' Institute (7 pages)		14047	Accounts	14047
A12468	25	05	2000	Documents	Letters In	Anna Baulch, Ballarat Ladies' Art Association Inc. 4 Lovenear Grove, Ballarat 3350	Removal of Honour Board from the Ballarat Mechanics' Institute.		14047	Fixtures & Fittings	14047
A12469	29	05	2000	Documents	Letters Out	Aaron Gay, Doepel Lilley & Taylor, P.O. Box 31, Ballarat 3353	1. GST Legislation - Company Details. Enclosed "Advice to Estate Agent - Form A" as requested.		14047	Shop & Office Rentals	14047
A12470	25	01	2000	Documents	Letters In	Doepel Lilley & Taylor, Estate Agents, 44 Armstrong Street South, Ballarat 3350.	Advising that Aaron Gay will be taking the position of Head of the Property department.		14047	Shop & Office Rentals	14047
A12471	14	04	2000	Documents	Letters In	Doepel Lilley & Taylor, Estate Agents, 44 Armstrong Street Sth, Ballarat 3350	Implementation of Goods and Services Tax (GST) on Management Fees covered by existing authorities for commercial property.		14047	Accounts	14047
A12472	21	12	1999	Documents	Letters In	David Wright, Senior Property Manager, Doepel Lilley & Taylor, Estate Agents, 44 Armstrong Street Sth, Ballarat 3350.	Account details for Council and Water Rate Notices.		14047	Accounts	14047
A12473	21	07	1999	Documents	Letters In	Barb Dunlop, President, Royal South Street Society, PO Box 33, Ballarat 3353.	Proposal for rental of area for office space by the Royal South Street Society for a lease of 12 months due to present accommodation in Unicorn Lane being subject to redevelopment.		14047	Shop & Office Rentals	14047
A12474	12	08	1999	Documents	Letters In	Barb Dunlop, President, Royal South Street Society, PO Box 33 Ballarat 3353.	Notification that they will not be continuing with proposal to rent office space at BMI, having been assured that they will not be required to vacate their current premises as quickly as originally planned. Grateful for consideration shown towards their situation and willingness to assist.		14047	Shop & Office Rentals	14047
A12475	05	10	1998	Documents	Letters In	David Wright, Property Manager, Doepel Lilley & Taylor, Estate Agents, 44 Armstrong Street Sth, Ballarat 3350.	Request to sign enclosed Managing Authority form to comply with the Business Licencing Authority of Victoria.		14047	Shop & Office Rentals	14047
A12476	04	09	1998	Documents	Records	FROM: Pam TO: Frank Hurley	Note re the "Landlord Consent Form" is not required under the Retail Tenancies Act. Spoken to David Wright at Doepels form sent out by mistake; form applies only to residential tenancies. Security deposits for property 113 and 115 held by Doepels.		14047	Shop & Office Rentals	14047
A12477	17	08	1998	Documents	Statements	Doepel Lilley & Taylor, Estate Agents, 44 Armstrong Street Sth, Ballarat Vic 3350.	Completed "Landlord Consent Form" authorising BMI agents Doepel Lilley & Taylor to undertake urgent repairs to properties at 113, 115, 119a, 121 Sturt Street including Cinema.		14047	Shop & Office Rentals	14047
A12478	19	06	1998	Documents	Letters In	David Wright, Property Manager, Doepel Lilley & Taylor, Estate Agents, 44 Armstrong Street Sth, Ballarat 3350.	Advising that the new Residential Tenancies Act 1997 comes into effect on 1st July 1998 and detailing the changes under the legislation.		14047	Shop & Office Rentals	14047
A12479	..	..	1997	Documents	Statements	David Wright, Property Manager, Doepel Lilley & Taylor, Estate Agents, 44 Armstrong Street Sth, Ballarat 3350.	Statement headed - Annexure A. Property Management "Schedule of Service". 3 Page document listing services offered as a Property Management Agency including fees involved.		14047	Shop & Office Rentals	14047
A12480	25	06	1997	Documents	Letters Out	Mr Michael Morrow, President, Ballarat & District Law Association Inc., PO Box 347, Ballarat 3353.	Regarding proposal for leasing room at BMI for the purpose of establishing a Central Law Library.		14047	Room booking	14047
A12481	05	05	1997	Documents	Letters Out	Mr Michael Morrow, President, Ballarat & District Law Association Inc., PO Box 347, Ballarat 3353.	Reply to their letter of 28 April re proposal for Establishment of a Central Law Library and advising the BMI Committee agree, in principle, to a room at the Institute being made available for such a purpose; would be happy to discuss the matter further.		14047	Room booking	14047
A12482	28	04	1997	Documents	Letters In	Mr Michael Morrow, President, Ballarat & District Law Association Inc., PO Box 347 Ballarat 3353.	Making an initial approach with the proposal of renting a room at the Mechanics' Institute to set up a Central Law Library and whether the Institute would be interested in principle to such a venture.		14047	Room booking	14047
A12483	03	04	1997	Documents	Letters Out	Mr David Wright, Property Manager, Doepel Lilley & Taylor, PO Box 31, Ballarat 3353.	Advising that the BMI Committee agree to the proportionate share for water usage as outlined in their letter of 28th February.		14047	Accounts	14047
A12484	28	02	1997	Documents	Letters In	David Wright, Property Manager, Doepel Lilley & Taylor, Estate Agents, 44 Armstrong Street Sth, Ballarat 3350.	Advising that completion has been reached with Central Highlands Water and the City of Ballarat regarding rate notices associated with all tenancies (copy of letters attached). Each tenancy has a property account number and specified property location. Proportionate cost share of water usage as detailed. Written to University of Ballarat re commercial lease renewal.		14047	Shop & Office Rentals	14047
A12485	30	01	1997	Documents	Leases	Mr. David S. Wright, Property Manager, Doepel Lilley and Taylor, 44 Armstrong Street South, Ballarat 3350	Lease Agreements and Rates - Ballaarat Mechanics' Institute, in respect of J. Sleep, University of Ballarat, etc. monies owing.		14047	Shop & Office Rentals	14047
A12486	25	08	1999	Documents	Leases	David Wright, Doepel Lilley & Taylor, 44 Armstrong Street South, Ballarat 3350	Commercial Lease - 119a Sturt Street, Ballarat. Copies enclosed for signature by Lessee who will also pay for stamp duty.		14047	Shop & Office Rentals	14047
A12487				Documents	Letters In	David Wright, Property Manager, Doepel Lilley and Taylor, 44 Armstrong Street South, Ballarat 3350	Notification of new fees previously uncharged. Collection of Commission 7%, State Devits Tax 7%, Federal Institutions Duty 7%, Postage 7%, Monthly Statement fee $2.00, Letting Fee - Equivalent to one week's rent (to be charged at a maximum of once per six months if the property requires re-letting during that time).		14047	Shop & Office Rentals	14047
A12488	14	04	2000	Documents	Letters In	Aaron Gay, Property Manager, Doepel Lilley & Taylor, 44 Armstrong Street South, Ballarat 3350	1. Notification of Goods and Services Tax (GST) on Management fees covered by existing authorities for Commercial Property. In order to comply with the GST legislation, we need the following information: *Your ABN. * Whether you will be registered for GST or are required to be registered for GST. * If you are non-resident for income tax purposes and are required to be registered for GST, (in this case the legislation imposes greater responsibilities and an additional charge may be made).		14047	Shop & Office Rentals	14047
A12489	30	06	2003	Documents	Statements	David Wright, Property Manager, Doepel Lilley & Taylor, 44 Armstrong Street South, Ballarat 3350	Financial Statements for the period 01.07.2002 to 30.06.2003 - 3 pages.		14047	Accounts	14047
A12490	21	11	2002	Documents	Leases	Michael Morrow, Cinque Morrow, 17 Dawson Street South, Ballarat 3350	Review of Commercial Lease. Lydia Taylor. Please execute the disclosure statment and the Lease to Taylor in duplicate and returnit to me so that I can forward it to Ms. Taylor for execution.		14047	Shop & Office Rentals	14047
A12491	04	08	1999	Documents	Leases	David Wright, Senior Property Manager, Doepel Lilley & Taylor, 44 Armstrong Street South, Ballarat 3350	1. Commercial Lease, University Room, 117 - 119 Sturt Street, Ballarat. Enclosed lease please arrange for signing by your committee where indicated (under seal) and arrange for Royal South Street Executives to sign same and return to our office. Lessees are to pay $18.72 stamp duty plus first month's rent by 16th August 1999.		14047	Shop & Office Rentals	14047
A12492	22	09	2001	Documents	Letters In	Cordell Kent, The Mining Exchange Gold Shop & Pick Point Publishing. 8a Lydiard Street North, Ballarat. 3350	1. Requesting permission to reproduce and use a photo of James Smith (owned by the Ballarat Mechanics' Institute) in a book to be published on Mr. Smith's reminiscences of his early experiences on the Ballarat Goldfields from his arrival here in 1852.		14047	Committees	14047
A12493	10	01	2000	Documents	Letters Out	The Editor, Ballarat Courier, Creswick Road, BALLARAT. 3350	Correction to article printed in the Ballarat Courier re the $M2 facelift of the Mechanics' Institute		14047	Courier cutting	14047
A12494	02	10	2001	Documents	Letters In	Dot Wickham	1.There is always a space for the Ballarat Mechanics at the History Expo. Have added the Mechanics to the Expo Stallholders' List.		14047	Exhibitions & Displays	14047
A12495	24	07	2001	Documents	Letters Out	Mr. B. Tanner, 33 Rowe Street, Ballarat	Thank you for your generous donation of $75.80 to the Institute's Library and Building Development and Restoration Fund.		14047	Donations	14047
A12496	23	08	2000	Documents	Letters Out	Professor Emeritus Geoffrey Blainey ACE, P.O.Box 257, East Melbourne 3002	1. Invitation to Late afternoon function on Thursday 19th October to celebrate the 140th anniversary of the opening of the Ballarat Mechanics' Institute, and to give an address on that occasion. (2 pages)		14047	Jubilee	14047
A12497	11	07	2000	Documents	Notices	Di Thomas, Blue Print Web Publishing.	1. Advertisement drafted by Frank Hurley re The Ballarat Mechanics' Institute to be published on the Web. (hand written note attached re web page)		14047	Advertisement	14047
A12498	28	07	2000	Documents	Letters In	Stephen Brett, Location Manager, Samson Productions, Level 1/175 Johnston Street, Fitzroy 3065	Scouting for locations for mini series 'My Brother Jack'. Noting concerns re disruption to your business which we would like to discuss with you at a meeting on Thursday 3rd August 2000.		14047	Committees	14047
A12499	07	12	1999	Documents	Letters Out	The Editor, Ballarat Courier, Creswick Road, Ballarat.	Noting committee concerns re permanent impact on the surrounding heritage precinct in which the former Unicorn Hotel is located if re-development plans are approved in the form recently lodged with the City Council.		14047	Courier cutting	14047
A12500	15	01	2001	Documents	Letters Out	Weston Bates	Sending a copy of "If the Walls Could Speak" in recognition of your and Janice's generosity in being present at the Ballarat Mechanics' Institute 140th anniversary celebration.		14047	Committees	14047
A12501	03	10	2000	Documents	Letters Out	Weston Bates	Thank you letter for accepting invitation to attend and speak at the Ballarat Mechanics' Institute 140th anniversary function on Thursday 19th October, and outlining details of proceedings for the day.		14047	Committees	14047
A12502	03	05	2001	Documents	Letters In	National Trust of Australia (Victoria) Tasma Terrace, 4 Parliament Place, East Melbourne 3002.	Thank you letter to Clive Brooks for informative and enjoyable talk to their members.		14047	Committees	14047
A12503	2812	12	2000	Documents	Letters In	Don Robinson, Community Service Director, Rotary Club of Ballarat East Inc., PO Box 455, Ballarat 3353.	Donation of $500 to BMI from Rotary's Community Service program to 'Preserve our Cultural Heritage'.		14047	Donations	14047
A12504	10	01	2001	Documents	Letters Out	Mr Don Robinson, Community Service Director, Ballarat East Rotary Club, PO Box 455, Ballarat 3353.	BMI Committee acknowledge with thanks letter of 28th December 200 and very generous donation of $500; also delighted that you held your November 2000 meeting at the Institute and enjoyed the opportunity to look around one of Ballarat's very special heritage buildings.		14047	Donations	14047
A12505	22	04	1998	Documents	Letters Out	Mr Paul Jenkins, MLA, Member for Ballarat West, Pleasant Park, Ballarat 3350	Sending a copy of a submission lodged recently with the Minister for Planning and Local Government. BMI Committee would be happy to meet and discuss with you what appropriate action might be taken by the Institute re proposals for works and refurbishment at the Institute's historic building in Sturt Street.		14047	Buildings	14047
A12506	15	04	1998	Documents	Letters In	Brian Lovison, Ballarat Open Day, 20a King Street, Ballarat	Thank you letter for BMI participation in the 1998 Ballarat Open Day and invitation to participate in the 1999 Ballarat Open Day.		14047	Committees	14047
A12507	...	...	2001	Documents	Letters In	Joy Vandenberg, Hon Secretary, Ballarat & District Genealogical Society Inc, Po Box 1809, Ballarat Mail Centre 3354.	Confirming booking made to hold their March meeting in the BMI Library and query if possible to provide a speaker to act as a guide and give a history of the Library.		14047	Library	14047
A12508	07	12	1999	Documents	Letters Out	The Editor, Ballarat Courier, Creswick Road, Ballarat	Concerns regarding permanent impact on the surrounding heritage precinct of proposed redevelopment plans for the former Unicorn Hotel site.		14047	Unicorn Hotel	14047
A12509	11	01	2000	Documents	Letters Out	The Editor, Ballarat Courier, Creswick Road, Ballarat 3350	Clarifications and correction to Courier Article headline "Mechanics' Institute to get a $2 million facelift".		14047	Committees	14047
A12510	10	08	1999	Documents	Letters Out	Dr Ron Southern, 3/304 Clarendon Street, Ballarat 3350	Conveying BMI Committee thanks for his time in helping the library staff to prepare for the recent book sale.		14047	Library	14047
A12511	23	11	1999	Documents	Letters In	Mr Ian Smith, Chairman, Victoria League for Commonwealth Friendship, Ballarat Branch, c/- 3/8 Church Street, Ballarat 3350.	Confirming League will cease use of rooms in the Institute following November luncheon on 25th, and details of arrangements made to clear equipment. Confirming items of furniture as listed will be left for BMI use.		14047	Room booking	14047
A12512	12	12	1999	Documents	Letters Out	Mr Ian Smith, Chairman, Victoria League for Commonwealth Friendship, Ballarat Branch, c/- 3/8 Church Street, Ballarat 3350.	Acknowledging letter of 25th November and noting with appreciation co-operation in decisions about items and fittings in the room and the work your members have done in clearing the room; noted our long association and express warm good wishes to you and your members for the future.		14047	Room booking	14047
A12513	09	02	1999	Documents	Letters Out	Mr Anthony F. Te Kaeth, Activity Officer, Australian Retired Persons' Association, Ballarat Activities Group Inc., 11 Dover Street, Wendouree 3355.	Reply to letter of 15th January, confirming arrangement for Dr Frank Hurley to be Guest Speaker to your Group on Wednesday 17th February 1999.		14047	Committees	14047
A12514	07	06	1999	Documents	Letters In	Mr Anthony F. Te Kaeth, Activity Officer, Australian Retired Persons' Association, Ballarat Activities Group Inc., 11 Dover Street, Wendouree 3355.	Thank you letter to Clive Books for being Guide on visit to Mechanics' Institute and for such an informative tour.		14047	Committees	14047
A12515	22	06	1998	Documents	Letters Out	Mrs Betty Slater, President, Ballarat and District Genealogical Society Inc., PO Box 1809, Ballarat 3353.	Conveying grateful thanks of BMI Committee for providing the five rolls of microfilm of directories and other documents held in the Institute's collection.		14047	Donations	14047
A12516	22	06	1998	Documents	Letters Out	Mr Richard Croggon, Lal Lal Street, Buninyong 3357.	Conveying BMI Committee appreciation of his time in transporting books on behalf of the Institute at the recent Buninyong School Fair.		14047	Books	14047
A12517	14	05	1998	Documents	Letters Out	Mr. Peter Caligari, General Manager, 3BA, Lydiard Street North, BALLARAT 3350	1. Thank you for your generous promotions on radio 3BA re the Mechanics' Institute. We would be grateful for further opportunities to bring the Mechanics' Institute to the notice of the public through 3BA.		14047	Advertisement	14047
A12518	05	05	1998	Documents	Letters In	Kathleen Lakey, Library Studies Co-ordinator, University of Ballarat, 107 Lydiard Street South, Ballarat 3350	I write on behalf of the Diploma of Library and Information Studies students group to thank you and the staff for your time during our recent visit. I think there may be a few motivated individuals within the group who may be able to assist the organization achieve some of it's goals in the future.		14047	Lectures and classes	14047
A12519				Documents	Letters In	Cath Taylor, Tour Director, Eureka Probus Club of Ballarat Inc. Ballarat Community Centre, Cnr Errard & Sebastopol Streets, Ballarat 3350	Thank you most sincerely for a fascinating talk and tour of your wonderful building from the dark, damp cellars to the comfortable library right up to the bright top room filled with the most incredible books. We were all concerned for the state of the building and fervently hope your Board can see the plans for restoration come to fruition.		14047	Lectures and classes	14047
A12520	04	03	1998	Documents	Letters In	Brian Lovison, Event Manager, Ballarat Open Day 98, 20a King Street, Ballarat 3350	1. Time has come to organise the Ballarat Open Day for 1998. This event will be held in conjunction with the Victorian Heritage Festival. The Open Day aims to provide the people of Ballarat with an opportunity to experience and explore many of Ballarat's finest buildings, and through guided tours, an insight into how each building was developed and highlights the events that have occurred since the building was built.......		14047	Letters Out	14047
A12521	03	03	1998	Documents	Letters In	Anne Beggs Sunter, University of Ballarat, P.O. Box 663 Ballarat 3353	Request to bring my second and third year heritage students to visit the Mechanics Institute on Feiday 13th March at 10.30am. I would be grateful if you could give us an introductio, and a look at the dungeon, which is always a highlight of a visit. 30 minutes would be adequate. Students will have a project to research the history of a building or site in the Ballarat area, so they will be particularly interested in resources to support building research.		14047	Lectures and classes	14047
A12522	26	05	1997	Documents	Letters Out	Mr. Bruce Morgan, Editor, The Ballarat Courier, 110 Creswick Road, Ballarat 3350	On behalf of the committee and staff of the Ballaarat Mechanics Institute, I write to convey to you and the editorial staff, our thanks for the special supplement and other articles published in the Courier in recent months promoting the Mechanics Insittute and Library services......		14047	Advertisement	14047
A12523	10	02	1997	Documents	Letters Out	Mr. C. Lockett, Projects Manager, St. John of God Hospital, Drummond Street, Ballarat 3350	Expressing gratitude for your kind donation of carpet which will add to the presentation of comfort of our library members.		14047	Donations	14047
A12524	14	08	1999	Documents	Letters In	Irene Warfe, Program Manager - Further Education, School of Access, Language and Further Education, P.O.Box 668, Ballarat 3353	1. Many thanks for time allowed to talk to the students of the Diploma of Arts (Professional Writing and Editing) program on Friday 13 August.......		14047	Lectures and classes	14047
A12525	28	11	2001	Documents	Letters Out	University of Ballarat, School of Behavioural & Social Sciences and Humanities,. P.O.Box 663, Ballarat 3353	1. University of Ballarat Gold 150 Celebrations Lecture Series. Account enclosed for hire of Batten Room at cost of $40.00 per evening for a series of twelve Friday evening lectures over the		14047	Accounts	14047
A12526	22	11	2001	Documents	Letters In	Linda Young, Secretary, The Ballarat Irish Association Inc. P.O. Box 730, Ballarat 3353	Confirming booking of Hooper room at the Library for Sunday 25th November 2001 at 2pm. Enclosed $50.		14047	Room booking	14047
A12527	04	06	2001	Documents	Letters In	Peter Bowler, Secretary, Royal South Street Society P.O. Box 33, Ballarat 3353	1. Room booking for Society's use as a warm up facility on 6, 7, 8, & 9 September 2001.		14047	Room booking	14047
A12528	21	09	2000	Documents	Letters Out	Mr. Peter Bowler, Secretary, Royal South Street Society, P.O. Boxc 33, Ballarat 3353	re: A. Your letters dated 13 May 2000 and 15 June 2000 B. Our letter dated 12 July 2000 relating to arrangements for the hire of the Institute's Meeting Room for Band warm-up purposes durig this year's South Street Competitions. As the agreed hire rate was $30 per day for a total of seven days, I have enclosed an account for $210 including GST.		14047	Room booking	14047
A12529	12	07	2000	Documents	Letters Out	Mr. Peter Bowler, Secretary, Royal South Street Society, P.O. Box 33, Ballarat 3353	1. Agree to terms of room booking for 'warm-ups' as listed in your letter of 30 May 2000. Room name changes - Meeting Room - ex University Room, and Reading Room - ex Victoria League Room. It is the Meeting Room which we agreed would be most suitable for your band purposes.		14047	Room booking	14047
A12530	26	01	2000	Documents	Letters In	Geoff Butler, Ghastly Tours, Ghost Tours, 608 Skipton Street, Ballarat 3350	Request to use the Mechanics Basement as part of his ghastly tours		14047	Room booking	14047
A12531	14	04	1999	Documents	Letters In	Peter Bowler, Royal South Street Society, P.O. Box 33, Ballarat 3353	1. Booking Victoria League Room please on Saturday 12th June 8am - 11pm. Sunday 13th June - 8am 7pm. Monday 14th June - 8am to 6pm.		14047	Room booking	14047
A12532				Documents	Letters In	Mr. N. Molenkamp, Ballarat Dutch 50+ Club, 12 Howitt Street,	Address not completed, neither is letter dated. 1. Notifying that after 13 happy years the Ballarat Dutch 50+ Club finds it necessary to quit it's room booking.		14047	Room booking	14047
A12533	11	09	2004	Documents	Letters In	Chris Glab, General Manager, Regent Multiplex Cinemas, 49 Lydiard Street North, Ballarat 3350	1. Confirming that Ballarat Cinemas will not be exercising its right to extend their lease for the "Sturt Cinema" beyond 1st October 2004, and that there would be some seats left in the theatre.		14047	Theatre Licence	14047
A12534	05	03	1997	Documents	Letters In	John Bourke, Manager, Regent Multiplex Cinemas, 49 Lydiard Street North, Ballarat 3350	1. Re: electricity charges - requiring information about charges. 2. To John Bourke - will clarify charging after investigation. Dated 28th March 1997. 3. " agreement was made that the electricity was to be wired through the Mechanics outlet but was in fact mistakenly wired to the Cinema. Enclosed $675 - being $25 per month for 27 months. If the technician indicates that this amount does not make up the difference of that charged we gladly pay the difference. Sincerely apologize for this unfortunate mistake. Dated 19th June 1997.		14047	Theatre Licence	14047
A12535	01	07	1999	Documents	Reports	Doepel Lilley and Taylor, 44 Armstrong Street South, Ballarat 3350	1. Financial Report between 30.6.1998 and 01.07.1999 re property rentals - First floor 117 Sturt Street Ballarat. 2. As above for 113 - 121 Sturt Street 3. As above for rooms @ 117 - 119 Sturt Street.		14047	Accounts	14047
A12536	17	07	1979	Documents	Letters Out	The Building Inspector, Ballarat City Council, Town Hall, Ballarat	1. We hereby grant permission to Bell Graphics to paint a copy of the enclosed sign on the west wall of our buildig. 2. Schedule for above matter between Bell Graphics and the Institute for the term of ten years at a rental of $800 per annum, to be paid one year in advance. Rental amount to be reviewed every five years. 3. To Doepel Lilley & Taylor dated 12th March 1996. Confirming above rental.		14047	Wall advertising	14047
A12537	19	02	1999	Documents	Letters In	Ian C. Smith, Chairman, Victoria League for Commonwealth Friendship (Ballarat Branch), 3/8 Church Street, Ballarat 3350	1. Requesting use of rooms every month, but only on the following dates:March 15 - 2.30, May 17 - 2.30pm, May 7 - am and pm. September 13 - 2.30pm. September 23 - am and pm. November 15 - 2.30pm. November 25 - am and pm. 2. To Victoria League dated 22nd March 1999 - permission for above dates. 3. " 12th December 1999 re furniture and fittings of room hired by Victoria League. Thank you for your long association.		14047	Room booking	14047
A12538	01	04	2000	Documents	Letters In	Doepel Lilley and Taylor, 44 Lydiard Street South, Ballarat	1a. Schedule between G.R. & R. Beere and the Mechanics Institute re rental for three years commencing 1st July 1997 of Committee room and Dr. Pound Room 117 - 119 Sturt Street Ballarat at $100 per week to be paid in advance. Rental to be reviewed at current market value at the end of the initial term. 1b. Special conditions for above - Lessee agrees to cost of painting all walls associated with both rooms etc. 2. Exclusive leasing authority re above lease.		14047	Shop & Office Rentals	14047
A12539	09	11	2001	Documents	Letters In	Kieren Hotchin, Assistant Director, Heritage Assistance and Projects Section, Environment Australia, GPO Box 787, Canberra ACT 2601.	1.Congratulations on success of Cultural Heritage Perojects Program Grant application for "Conservation of the significant exteriors of the Ballarat Mechanics Institute4 - 2 pages of information. 2. Draft Schedule for 2000/2001 Cultural Heritage Projects Program - 6 pages		14047	Buildings	14047
A12540	16	02	2001	Documents	Letters In	Central Highlands Regional Library Corporation, 178 Doveton Street North, Ballarat 3350	BMI Invoice passed to Ballarat City Council for payment.		14047	Accounts	14047
A12541	13	03	2001	Documents	Letters In	Central Highlands Regional Library Corp., 178 Doveton Street Nth, Ballarat 3350.	Remittance advice for Cheque No. 7000977 for $129.00 on BMI invoice 321755 dated 12/2/2001.		14047	Accounts	14047
A12542	12	02	2001	Documents	Letters Out	Dr P Mansfield, Regional Librarian, Central Highlands Regional Library, 178 Doveton Street Nth, Ballarat 3350.	Reference to Department of Infrastructure Grant - Computer Purchase; agreement for Institute to be funded to set up Internet connection while problems re link with Regional Library data base were resolved. Initial account for internet connection paid by Institute and so have raised separate Invoice on behalf of Institute for the connection fee/internet time.		14047	Accounts	14047
A12543	17	01	2001	Documents	Invoices	The Friendly Giant, 35 Peel Street Sth, Ballarat	Internet invoice for $129 with Receipt for payment attached for internet connection fee/internet time.		14047	Accounts	14047
A12544	13	11	2000	Documents	Letters In	Robert Kellner, Project Manager, Country Victoria Tourism Council Inc., Level 3, 114 Flinders Street, Melbourne 3000.	Re applications for funding under Tourism Victoria's Events Program to celebrate the 150th Anniversary of the Discovery of Gold. Guidelines and application forms attached.		14047	Grants	14047
A12545	06	02	1979	Documents	Letters In	Lyla R Smail, Secretary, The Victoria League, Ballarat Branch, 117 Sturt Street, Ballarat 3350.	Re inconvenience caused to their members by early closing of front doors leading to their room.		14047	Room booking	14047
A12546	04	05	1998	Documents	Letters In	Paul Jenkins, Member for Ballarat West, Shop 8, Pleasant Park Shopping Centre, Pleasant Street Nth, Ballarat 3350.	Re BMI submission of 22nd April to the Minister of Planning concerning Camp Street and the Mechanics' Institute projects.		14047	Grants	14047
A12547	16	03	1998	Documents	Letters In	Professor Gabrielle McMullen, Rector, Australian Catholic University Aquinas Campus, 1200 Mair Street, Ballarat 3350.	Reply to BMI letter of 5th March relating to the BMI submission to the Minister for Local Government and Planning and is happy to talk with members of the Committee about the Mechanics' Institute in relation to the Arts Precinct development.		14047	Grants	14047
A12548	10	02	1998	Documents	Letters Out	The Hon. Robert Maclellan, Minister for Planning & Local Government, Parliament House, Spring Street, Melbourne 3000.	Enclosing submission in connection with proposed Camp/Lydiard Streets Arts Precinct development.		14047	Grants	14047
A12549	09	10	1997	Documents	Letters Out	The Hon. Robert Mclellan MLA, Minister for Planning and Local Government, GPO Box 2797Y, Melbourne 3001.	Acknowledging their letter of 6th October, re Inspection visit to Ballaarat Mechanics' Institute. Janice Haynes, Peter Dale and John Vernon will attend meeting.		14047	Buildings	14047
A12550	29	08	1997	Documents	Letters Out	The Hon. Robert Maclellan MLA, Minister for Planning & Local Government, GPO Box 2797Y, Melbourne 3001	Re Future Directions, Ballaarat Mechanics' Institute. Thank you for surprise visit to Mechanics' Institute yesterday and your suggestions re the process of developing long terms plans for the restoration and better usage of the building. Would appreciate opportunity for deputation to meet with you and appreciate your kind offer to arrange for representatives from Heritage Victoria to visit and inspect the building.		14047	Buildings	14047
A12551	06	10	1997	Documents	Letters In	The Hon. Robert Maclellan, Minister for Planning & Local Government, GPO Box 2797Y, Melbourne 3001	Confirming visit to Mechanics' Institute on 23 October.		14047	Buildings	14047
A12552	20	01	1997	Documents	Letters In	Mr Michael Morrow, Dobson & Morrow, Barristers & Solicitors, 14 Dawson Street Sth, Ballarat 3350.	Confirming stamp duty on the application for re-instatement in the Supreme Court is $500. Enclosed copy of memo from Regional Company Services showing that the search of the defunct Company was $42.		14047	Committees	14047
A12553	03	02	1997	Documents	Letters In	Dobson, Morrow, 14 Dawson Street South Ballarat 3350	1. Re Cancellation of registration of the Mechanics Institute. Unfortunately de-registered pursuant to the provisions of Section 459 (4) of the Companies Victoria Code on 3.3.1993. It is important to have the Company re-registered as soon as possible. 2. To Mr. M. Morrow, Solicitor - 12.2.1997. Re: "Affidavit in the Supreme Court of Victoria to re-register the Company. Corrections made for your perusal. 3a. From Dobson Morrow, Solicitors - 12.2.1997. Re: Accounts received for the years 1991 to 1996 which I exhibited to the affidavit in support of our Notice of Motion to re-instate the Ballarat Mechanics Institute to the Register of Companies. 3b. Income and Expenditure of The Ballarat Mechanics Institute and Library 1.5.1996 to 31.1.1997. 4. From Mr. M. Morrow, Solicitor - 26.2.1997. Enclosed re-engrossed affidavit modified as requested plus a number of very minor modivications requested by the Australian Securities Commission.		14047	Committees	14047
A12554	25	10	1997	Documents	Notices	David Volk	1a. Strategic Planning Workshop. Facilitator David Volk - Saturday 25th October 1997 at 2pm. Venue: University Room, Mechanics' Institute. Participants: Mechanics' Institute Committee and Staff, John Vernon (Consulting Architect) plus representatives of: City of Ballarat, Her Majesty's Theatre, Royal South Street Society, University of Ballarat. 1b. To John Bourke, Regent Multiplex Cinemas - 17.10.1997. re Above workshop. 1.c. To Peter Tulloch, Academy of Performing Arts " 1d. To Peter Dale, Her Majesty's Theatre " 1e. To Janice Haynes " " 1f. Dr. Tony Cole, Royal South Street Society " 1g. Robert Hook, University of Ballarat " 2. Heath Martin, Strategis Planning Department, City of Ballarat. " 3a. To Robert Hook, University of Ballarat - 17.11.1997. Thank you for taking part in the above Workshop. 3b. Dr. Tony Cole, Royal South Street Society " 3c. Heath Martin, Strategic Planning Dept. City of Ballarat " 3d. Janice Haynes, Her Majesty's Theatre " 3e. Peter Dale, " " 4. To David Volk, Thank you for running our Strategic Planning Workshop.		14047	Committees	14047
A12555	10	02	1998	Documents	Letters In	Nancy Smith, Register of Cultural Organizations, Department of Communications and the Arts, GPO Box 2154, Canberra 260l	1a/b Re Tax incentive program called the Register of Cultural Organizations, for Cultural Organisations who can demonstrate that they are non-profit distributing and have a primary cultural purpose. 1c-g Application for Registration - Register of Cultural Organisations. (5 pages)		14047	Committees	14047
A12556	18	05	2001	Documents	Fax (Telefax)	Sapphire Pacific Pty Ltd., PO Box 495, Ballarat 3353	Faxed copy of a letter to City of Ballarat re Town Planning Application No: 361-99 Proposed Unicorn development. Advising an Agreement has been signed by Sapphire Pacific and the Mechanics' lInstitute resolving various issues and enclosing an original signed document.		14047	Unicorn Hotel	14047
A12557	21	05	2001	Documents	Fax (Telefax)	FROM: Mark Marsden, Ballarat City Council TO: Daryl Bodey Sapphire Pacific Pty Ltd	Re Agreement between Sapphire Pacific Pty Ltd and Trustees of the Mechanics' Institute to create a pedestrian easement at the rear of the Unicorn Hotel site. Condition 1 has been satisfied and can be deleted.		14047	Unicorn Hotel	14047
A12558	01	05	2001	Documents	Letters Out	Mr Daryl Bodey, Sapphire Pacific Pty Ltd., PO Box 495, Ballarat 3353	Re Footway easement - Mechanics' Institute property & Unicorn Lane. Terms of Agreement to be confirmed in the joint statement to be drawn up between Mechanics' Institute and Sapphire Pacific Pty Ltd as listed.		14047	Unicorn Hotel	14047
A12559	26	03	2000	Documents	Letters In	Michael Kaufmann, Kaufmann Development Group Pty Ltd., 14 Fernbank Court, Ballarat North, 3350.	Copy of a letter to City of Ballarat re deferred Planning Permit Application for the former Unicorn Hotel and meeting on site regarding issues including height, setback, materials and finishes to facade.		14047	Unicorn Hotel	14047
A12560	19	04	2001	Documents	Letters Out	Mr Daryl Bodey, Sapphire Pacific Pty Ltd., PO Box 495, Ballarat 3353.	Acknowledging their letter of 9 April on matter of carriageway between Mechanics' Institute property and Unicorn Lane. Carriageway access needs to be a minimum 2 metres and actual width indicative measurement is 1800 mm.		14047	Unicorn Hotel	14047
A12561	16	01	2001	Documents	Letters Out	Mr Michael Morrow, Cinque Morrow Solicitors, PO Box 716, Ballarat 3353	Acknowledging their letter of 20th December 2000 and stating that the BMI Committee had considered their advice that "Sapphire Pacific is prepared to grant a two-metre carriageway easement across the rear of its property for the purpose of pedestrial access in favour of the Institute." Also noted that "Sapphire Pacific wishes to reserve its right to build over the airspace above the easement." BMI resolved that subject to conditions, as detailed below, it agrees to a formal re-alignment of the northern boundary of the easement shown on the title to the Institute's property and requires written confirmation from Sapphire Pacific that it accepts the conditions.		14047	Unicorn Hotel	14047
A12562	20	12	2000	Documents	Letters In	Cinque Morrow, Solicitors, 17 Dawson Street Sth, Ballarat. (PO Box 716)	Now received indication that Sapphire Pacific Pty Ltd prepared to grant a two-metre carriageway easement across rear of its property for pedestrian access in favour of the Institute; Sapphire Pacific reserves its right to build over the airspace above carriageway easement.		14047	Unicorn Hotel	14047
A12563	11	10	1999	Documents	Letters In	Alan Morton, Director, Morton Dunn, Architects, 8 Lydiard Street Nth, Ballarat 3350.	Enclosing preliminary report and recommendation in relation to the treatment of the existing path of egress/escape from the rear of the Mechanics' Institute Library.		14047	Unicorn Hotel	14047
A12564	14	10	1999	Documents	Letters Out	Mr John McLean, Chief Executive Officer, City of Ballarat, Town Hall, Sturt Street, Ballarat 3350.	Referring to BMI letter of 27 September 1999, to Council Legal Officer, Mr John Turnbull on the matter of the Title Right of Footway from Mechanics' Institute to Unicorn Lane and ensuing meeting involving interested parties. BMI requires protection of a footway as shown on the Title of our Library building; BMI Committee would agree to amendment to their Title subject to specified conditions and binding assurances as listed below.		14047	Unicorn Hotel	14047
A12565	14	10	1999	Documents	Letters In	John Turnbull, Legal Officer, City of Ballarat, PO Box 655, Ballarat 3353.	Referring to BMI correspondence of 27 September 99; as discussed at a recent meeting with inerested parties confirming that the common property easement should be retained. Report to be prepared by Morton Dunn Architects.		14047	Unicorn Hotel	14047
A12566	18	10	1999	Documents	Letters In	John McLean, Chief Executive Officer, City of Ballarat, PO Box 655, Ballarat 3353.	Acknowledging BMI letter of 14th October re Unicorn Lane access. BMI comments have been passed on to the developer of the former Unicorn Hotel.		14047	Unicorn Hotel	14047
A12567	06	02	2001	Documents	Letters In	Michael Morrow, Cinque Morrow, Solicitors, Boswell House, 17 Dawson Street Sth, Ballarat (PO Box 716)	Notification that Heritage Victoria has placed the facade, verandah and front eight metres of the former Unicorn Hotel on the Heritage Register. Viability of the redevelopment depends on the number of car parks (13) to be fitted at the rear of the building and that the proposed easement allowed to be 1.5 metres. Copy of plans for first 3 floors enclosed and a copy of City of Ballarat 'Notice of Decision to Grant Permit' drawing attention to Clause 1.		14047	Unicorn Hotel	14047
A12568	26	03	2001	Documents	Letters In	Heinz & Partners, Lawyers, 6 Dawson Street Nth, Ballarat 3350.	Copy of Letter sent to Cinque Morrow regarding final resolution relating to easement. City of Ballarat will be satisifed with whatever width easement The Mechanics' Institute is prepared to accept.		14047	Unicorn Hotel	14047
A12569	29	03	2001	Documents	Letters In	Heinz & Partners, Lawyers, 6 Dawson Street Nth, Ballarat 3350.	Copy of a letter to Cinque Morrow requesting a meeting between Sapphire Pacific Pty Ltd and the Mechanics Institute to resolve dispute in relation to the easement at rear of proposed Unicorn development.ui		14047	Unicorn Hotel	14047
A12570	13	02	2001	Documents	Letters Out	Mr Michael Morrow, Cinque Morrow Solicitors, PO Box 716, Ballarat 3353	Reply to their letter of 6 February 2001, reinforcing BMI responsibility to protect interests of the Institute in requiring a carriageway width of 2 metres. Regrettable that the developer prepared another plan which impinges on the Institute's carriageway entitlement without consulting the Institute.		14047	Unicorn Hotel	14047
A12571	27	09	1999	Documents	Letters Out	Mr John Turnbull, Legal Officer, City of Ballarat, Town Hall, Sturt Street, Ballarat 3350.	Re proposals for re-development of the former Unicorn Hotel and Land Title showing easement providing a right-of-way to the Mechanics' Institute Library and a means of fire escape. Also discussions re physical linkage between Her Majesty's Theatre and BMI and in relation to Camp Street and the Arts Precinct. BMI has recently been awarded $20,000 from the Centenary of Federation Program to assist in preservation and restoration work on collection of 19th century newspapers, books and journals which must be moved from their present basement storage to ground floor. BMI anxious that nothing is done to alter longstanding title and easement rights.		14047	Unicorn Hotel	14047
A12572	03	03	2000	Documents	Letters Out	Mr John McLean, Chief Executive Oficer, City of Ballarat, Town Hall, Sturt Street, Ballarat 3350	re Title Right of Footway from Mechanics' Institute to Unicorn Lane. BMI Committee concerened as to how a new title was granted without reference to the Institute (Registrar has instructed that the longstanding title be reinstated) and by recurrent references to a clear title. This letter is formal notice of 'withdrawal of agreement to amendment to the relevant title given at its extraordinary meeting on 13th October 1999 and notified to you in my letter of 14th October 1999.'		14047	Unicorn Hotel	14047
A12573	03	03	2000	Documents	Letters Out	The Manager, Westar Pty Ltd., 121 Gillies Street Sth, Ballarat 3350	Copy of a letter sent from Doyle Cinque & Co., to Westar re damage to wall forming part of the foundations of the front of the building located at 117 Sturt Street, Ballarat. Engineer's view that wall has been rendered unstable due to long term water incursion and requires immediate propping. Client holds Westar responsible for damage and in due course estimated costs of repairs will be provided.		14047	Buildings	14047
A12574	08	03	2000	Documents	Letters In	John Turnbull, Legal Officer, City of Ballarat, PO Box 655, Ballarat 3353	Acknowledging BMI letter of 7 March 2000 and confirms Council's understanding of BMI position re relation to the easement; BMI letter passed to Council's Planning Officers.		14047	Unicorn Hotel	14047
A12575	15	03	2000	Documents	Letters In	Clive Baillie, Claims Manager, Eastern Energy Ltd., 452 Flinders Street, Melbourne 3000	Acknowledging receipt of Property Damage Claim No: WSB-EPL156.		14047	Buildings	14047
A12576	27	03	2000	Documents	Letters In	Daryl Bodey, Director - Sapphire Pacific Pty Ltd., PO Box 495, Ballarat 3353	Reference to BMI letter of 3rd March to City of Ballarat regarding the Titles Office and easement. Have not proceeded any further with the Titles Office matter until Council makes a decision on whether the Unicorn Hotel can be re-developed.		14047	Unicorn Hotel	14047
A12577	11	04	2000	Documents	Letters Out	Claims Manager, Eastern Energy, Locked Bag 14060, Melbourne City, Mail Centre 8001	Copy of a letter from Doyle Cinque & Co to Eastern Energy re BMI Property Damage Claim No: WSB-EPL156 and requesting admission in respect to liability.		14047	Buildings	14047
A12578	17	04	2000	Documents	Letters In	Tim Hellsten, Principal Statutory Planner, City of Ballarat, PO Box 655, Ballarat 3353	Re proposal for Alterations & Demolitions of existing building and development of shops and dwellings at 127-131 Sturt Street. Acknowledging BMI submission and notification of Planning Advisory Committee meeting when aplicant/objectors can present verbal submissions.		14047	Buildings	14047
A12579	19	04	2000	Documents	Letters Out	Registrar of Titles, Land Registry Office of Victoria, 283 Queen Street, Melbourne 3000	Re Certificate of Title Vol:8411 Fol.598 showing an irregular "right of footway" behind the property at 127-131 Sturt Street. BMI Committee concerned about clear title being claimed for the land and following a BMI representative visiting your office have received no notice of any amendment to our Title or advice that the "right of footway" has been reinstated on the title of the adjacent piece of land.		14047	Unicorn Hotel	14047
A12580	04	05	2000	Documents	Letters Out	Claims Manager, Eastern Energy, Locked Bag 14060, Melbourne City, Mail Centre 8001	Copy of a letter from Doyle Cinque & Co to Eastern Energy Re Property Damage Claim No. WSB-EPL156. Noted that engineers have made various inspections; must insist on a response within seven days.		14047	Buildings	14047
A12581	10	05	2000	Documents	Letters In	Tim Hellsten, Principal Statutory Planner, City of Ballarat, PO Box 655, Ballarat 3353	Notification that a Notice of Decision to Grant a Permit has been issued subject to a number of conditons. Time allowed for appeals is 21 days after which Council will grant a Permit for development. Attached Notice of Decision to Grant a Permit.		14047	Buildings	14047
A12582	17	05	2000	Documents	Letters In	Anne M. Astin, Registrar of Titles, Land Victoria, 283 Queen Street, Melbourne 3000	Acknowledges BMI letter of 19th April and the matter of property owned by BMI and "right of footway". Advices that for the moment both titles have been fitted to an internal dealing number (W291898M) to alert anyone searching either title to the discrepancy that exists between them pending resolution of the dispute between the parties.		14047	Unicorn Hotel	14047
A12583	29	05	2000	Documents	Letters Out	From Dobson & Morrow on behalf of Mechanics Institute to: The Registrar of Titles, DX 250639,Melbourne 3000	re: Easement of Footway over 127-131 Sturt Street, Ballarat. (2 pages)		14047	Buildings	14047
A12584	20	07	2000	Documents	Letters In	From Heinz & Partners, to Dobson Morrow, DX 35050, AUSDOC, Ballarat	re: Saphire Pacific Pty. Ltd. and Mechanics Institute. Property 127-131 Sturt Street, Ballarat. Ballarat City Council has issued a Notice of Decision to Grant a Permit to our client to redevelop the abovementioned property. A Notice of Appeal has been lodged against Council's Decision and the Appeal will be listed for Hearing before the Victorian Civil and Administrative Tribunal shortly. (2 pages)		14047	Buildings	14047
A12585	27	09	2000	Documents	Letters In	Cinque Morrow, Boswell House, 17 Dawson Street South, Ballarat	1. re: Ballarat Mechanics Institute -v- Westar Pty. Ltd. Mr. Max Ervin of Golder Associates has apparently completed his report and sent a copy to Mr. Peter Rashleigh at Phillips Fox. We have requested a copy. Summary provided to us by Mr. Rashleigh in a recent letter:- "It is clear from Mr. Ervin's assessment that the structural integrity of the basement wall has not been compromised by any seepage which occurred. However, it is conceded that some of the deterioration of the render on that wall can be attributed to the seepage. That may be in part due to the blocked drain, although the render appears to have been in poor conditiion for a very long time. It became apparent in discussions between Mr. Ervin and your client's representative that any claim in this matter would be limited to repair works carried out on the storm water line, remedial works to reinstate the outlet and possibly some contribution to repairing the render on the wall (if in fact that is to be undertaken)."		14047	Buildings	14047
A12586	28	09	2000	Documents	Letters In	Cinque Morrow, Boswell House 17 Dawson Street South, Ballarat	1. re: Ballarat Mechanics Institute -v- Westar Pty. Ltd., Enclosed copy of report from Mr. Max Ervin of Golder Associates as noted in file no. 12565. Attention is drawn to "Comment" at the bottom of page 4 and top of page 5 an accurate position of the rectification works required by the Institute?		14047	Buildings	14047
A12587	24	10	2000	Documents	Letters Out	Mr. Michael Morrow, Cinque Morrow, Solicitors, Boxwell House, 17 Dawson street South, Ballarat 3350	1. Re: Damage to Stormwater Drain Due to Gas Co. Excavations. The summary under the heading "Comment" pages 4 & 5 of Mr. Max Ervin's Report dated 20th June 2000 - essentially covers the extent of rectification works required by the Institute in this instance. Reference B refers. In response to your question in Reference A I have enclosed an outline of costs already incurred to prevent any further water damage to the building together with cost estimates for work still to be done to reinstate the drain outlet, make good damage to the basement wall and cover legal and administrative costs.		14047	Buildings	14047
A12588	06	11	2000	Documents	Letters In	Cinque Morrow, Solicitors, Boswell House, 17 Dawson Street South, Ballarat 3350	Request from Solicitors for the Insurer to provide supportinig documents relating to the costs incurred and future estimates in the matter of Ballarat Mechanics' Institute -v- Westar Pty. Ltd.		14047	Buildings	14047
A12589	30	11	2000	Documents	Letters Out	Mr. Michael Morrow, Cinque Morrow Solicitors, P.O. Box 716, Ballarat 3353	1. re: Damage to stormwater drain due to Gas Co. excavations. "Outline of work carried out and work required" along with "Copies of Accounts and Estimates" as requested in your letter of 6th November (File 12588) 2.a Outline of work carried out and work required to effect repairs to a stormwater drain and a section of the building foundations. 2.b. Invoice No. 200687 from Peter Carroll Plumbing. ($798.30) 2.c. Tax Statement from G & C Schwary. ($387.70) 2.d. Quotation No. 600184 from Peter Carroll Plumbing. ($1,045.00) 2.e. Quotation from Ballarat Associated Fibrous Plasters. ($2,300.00) 2.f. Plan of repairs.		14047	Buildings	14047
A12590	31	01	2001	Documents	Letters In	Cinque Morrow Solicitors, Boswell House, 17 Dawson Street South, Ballarat 3350	1. Enclosed copy of letter received this month from Phillips Fox for your consideration Re: Ballarat Mechanics Institute -v- Westar Pty. Ltd. 2. From Peter Rashleigh of Phillips Fox dated 4th January 2001. Client is prepared to accept the claims for work already carried out. The area of dispute is the cost of making good of the wall in the basement and temporary support for foundations. The clear view of Mr. Max Ervin of Golder Associates is that there is no real structural damage to the wall or its foundations. Our client is prepared to offer the sum of $5,000 inclusive of costs in full and final settlement of the Institutes' claim. Settlement is conditional upon execution of a complete release in our client's favour.		14047	Buildings	14047
A12591	08	03	2001	Documents	Letters Out	Mr. Michael Morrow, Cinque Morrow Solicitors, P.O. Box 176, Ballarat 3353	re: Ballarat Mechanics' Institute & Westar Pty. Ltd. Offer of $5000 Settlement in the above matter not acceptable to committee. Committee require $5550 inclusive of costs, in full and final settlement of its claim against Westar Pty. Ltd. On receipt of confirmation of acceptance of its claim, the committee is prepared to execute a complete erelease in favour of Westar Pty,. Ltd., in relation to this matter.		14047	Buildings	14047
A12592	22	03	2001	Documents	Letters In	Cinque Morrow Solicitors, Boswell House, 17 Dawson Street South, Ballarat 3350	1. Re: Ballarat Mechanics' Institute -v- Westar Pty. Ltd. Acceptance of client of settlement amount of $5550. 2a-c. Release of Claim form for signature by Mechanics' Institute. (3 pages)		14047	Buildings	14047
A12593	09	05	2001	Documents	Letters In	Cinque Morrow Solicitors, Boswell House, 17 Dawson Street South, Ballarat 3350	1. Enclosed cheque for $5000 Settlement in matter of Ballarat Mechanics' Institute -v- Westar Pty, Ltd. 2. Statement of Monies in above matter		14047	Buildings	14047
A12594	23	11	2000	Documents	Library Records (unbound)	Ballaarat Mechanics' Institute	Mechanics Institute Library Committee Minutes Thursday 9th November 2000 Attached - Library Committee Financial Reports: Library Costs Reports for May 2000 to January 2001. Library Books Reports for February 2000 to April 2000.		14047	Committees	14047
A12595	24	02	2000	Documents	Library Records (unbound)	Ballaarat Mechanics' Institute	Minutes of Library Committee Meeting 24th February 2000. Collection Development Policy for the Mechanics Institute. Draft of Ballaarat Mechanics' Institute - Federation Community Projects Program.		14047	Committees	14047
A12596	21	01	2000	Documents	Library Records (unbound)	Ballaarat Mechanics' Institute	Minutes of Library Committee Meeting 21st January 2000. Attached Financial Reports: Library Books for May to December 1999. 12596.1 Minutes of Library Committee Meeting 1st March 2007.		14047	Committees	14047
A12597	27	04	1998	Documents	Library Records (unbound)	Ballaarat Mechanics' Institute	Library sub-committee: Terms of Reference (As approved 27 April 1998) Terms of reference include: Membership; Functions, Meetings.		14047	Committees	14047
A12598	11	11	1999	Documents	Letters Out	Mr M Brooks, 22 Barnic Road, Heathmont, Vic 3135.	Response to request for information - BMI's heritage collection includes a copy of the Illustrated London news of 1844, and enclosed is a photocopy of a line drawing depicting the launch of the vessel "The Tudor" 1844.		14047	Library	14047
A12599	07	09	1999	Documents	Letters In	Dr Meg Tasker, Lecturer in Literature, University of Ballarat, University Drive, Mount Helen, Ballarat	Personal reference to support Terence Fitzsimons, post-graduate student doing his Ph.D, request for access to BMI newspaper collection.		14047	Library	14047
A12600	31	08	1999	Documents	Letters In	The Rev. Terence O'Neill-FitzSimons, PO Box 9BK, Black Hill, Ballarat 3350.	Request for access to BMI newspaper collection in support of his Ph.D., studies in Literature.		14047	Library	14047
A12601	15	04	1996	Documents	Letters In	John S. Green, 10 St Johns Avenue, Mont Albert 3127	Advising do not have a hard cover copy of Ratcliffe's "Flying foxes and Drifting Sands". Also mentions other books that might be of interest to BMI and plans to do some family research.		14047	Library	14047
A12602	...	...	1996	Documents	Cards	Kylie Frawley, Aquinas College	Thank you letter for assistance provided by BMI library staff in accessing the Ballarat Newspapers for her honours thesis.		14047	Library	14047
A12603	20	11	1997	Documents	Letters In	Hugh Anderson, Red Rooster Press, 38 Canning Street, North Melbourne 3051	1a. Will be in Ballarat for Eurkea conference From 30 November until 3 December and would like to call at the library on Monday 1 December in the afternoon to examine some newspapers and other items. 1b. List of Queries. - Edward I. Overbury, William Coxon, James Mulholland, Charles Thatcher,		14047	Library	14047
A12604				Documents	Notes	Robert W. Bell	The Origina of Mechanics' Institutes. Paper written by the above. Also picture of Mechanic's Magazine Frontispiece 1823. (5 pages)		14047	Reports	14047
A12605	29	08	?	Documents	Letters In	Ian Smith, Town Hall, Ballarat	Thanking Miss McArdle for help with information re Dr. James Stewart Hill. Whose will is an itneresting document, by today's standards he died quite a rich man. I have doubts about his involvement in Eureka though official documents show him giving evidence.		14047	Committees	14047
A12606				Documents	Catalogues (unbound)	Ballarat Mechanics Institute	Pioneers of Ballarat (photographs) Catalogue and location. (3 pages)		14047	Library	14047
A12607				Documents	Newspaper Items	Geoffrey D. Stephenson, Arbitrator & Mediator, Sherville Pty. Ltd., 16/184 Albert Road, South Melbourne Vic. 3205	1. Business Card. Gentleman obviously supplied attached newspaper article. 2. Advertisement of "Entertaining Lecture by Mr. W. H. Batten on Friday evening 28th August 1885 about the Popular American Humourist James Russell Lowell."		14047	Advertisement	14047
A12608		07	1993	Documents	Letters In	The Melbourne Athenaeum Incorporated, 188 Collins Street, Melbourne 3000	1. Booklet of Library and Reading Room founded 1839 - Quarterly list July 1993. 2. List of opening hours and subscriptions. 3. Booklet - "A short history of your library".		14047	Library	14047
A12609	15	06	1996	Documents	Letters In	Winsome Plumb, 87 Novar Street, Yarralumla ACT 2600	1.My husband and I came to see the Ballaarat Mechanics' Institute in April this year. We were talking about the history of Mechanics' Institutes and Schools of Arts and I mentioned a couple of titles which I had used in a talk to our University of the Third Age class about this subject. I have enclosed photocopies as follows. You mentioned that Mr. Robert Bell is planning to prepare a history of the Ballarat Mechanics Institute. I hope that some of this material may be of assistance. Perhaps you could let me know when it is available as I would like to have a copy for my own shelves. 2a. Photocopy - "From Munn, Ralph and Pitt, Ernest R. - Australian Libraries; a survey of conditions and suggestions for their improvement. Adelaide, Libraries Board of South Australia, 1967 (Facsimile of 1935 edition) 2b. Photocopy of item in Canberra Times on 12.11.1994 "Centres of culture in early Australia. 2c-g. Photocopy "Occasional papers in Librarianship No. 11 - An account of the Chief Libraries of Australia and Tasmania" (5 pages)		14047	Library	14047
A12610	01	10	1996	Documents	Agreements	Marion Joy Menhennet, P.O. Box 42, Sebastopol 3356 & Lillian M. Doyle, 802 Lydiard Street North, Ballarat 3350 - both of Cornish Association of Victoria (Ballarat Branch)	Research - Study Contract		14047	Library	14047
A12611	09	09	1996	Documents	Agreements	Susan Anderson, 3/110-112 Adair Street Ballarat.	Research - Study Contract		14047	Library	14047
A12612	05	01	1996	Documents	Agreements	Jean Hume Baker, RMB 992, Creswick 3363	Research - Study Contract		14047	Library	14047
A12613	07	12	1995	Documents	Agreements	John C. Sommers, 18 Exeter Street, Ballarat 3350	Research - Study Contract		14047	Library	14047
A12614	01	12	1995	Documents	Agreements	Peter Mervyn Griffiths, 11 Hotham Street, Ballarat 3350	Research - Study Contract		14047	Library	14047
A12615	25	10	1995	Documents	Agreements	Peter Butters, "Yarrowee Hall, 1 Darling Street, Ballarat 3350	Research - Study Contract		14047	Library	14047
A12616	13	10	1995	Documents	Agreements	Norman Broad, 113 Doodt's Road, Nerrina, Ballarat	Research - Study Contract		14047	Library	14047
A12617	29	08	1995	Documents	Agreements	William Robin Fiddian, Davenport Road, Learmonth 3352	Research - Study Contract		14047	Library	14047
A12618	21	03	1995	Documents	Agreements	Philip Roberts, 1306 Gregory Street, Wendouree 2255	1.Research - Study Contract 2. " dated 4th April 1994		14047	Library	14047
A12619	29	06	1994	Documents	Agreements	Wesley Andrew Brown, 25 Gregory Street, Black Hill 3350	Research - Study Contract		14047	Library	14047
A12620	22	05	1994	Documents	Agreements	Anne Therese Forbes, Convet of Mercy, 482 Gillies Street, Wendouree 3355	Research - Study Contract		14047	Library	14047
A12621	17	02	1994	Documents	Agreements	Peter John Mullar, RSD 554, Enfield Vic	Research - Study Contract		14047	Library	14047
A12622	15	02	1994	Documents	Agreements	Megan Mary Tasker, 510 Havelock Street, Ballarat 3350	Research - Study Contract		14047	Library	14047
A12623	08	11	1993	Documents	Agreements	Terence O'Neill-FitzSimmons, 206 Ligar Street, Ballarat 3350	Research - Study Contract		14047	Library	14047
A12624	10	09	1993	Documents	Agreements	Janet Merilyn Winfield, Donnellan"s Road, Millbrook via Gordon 3345	Research - Study Contract		14047	Library	14047
A12625	26	06	1993	Documents	Agreements	David Mulholland, 9 Nightingale Street, Ballarat 3350	Research - Study Contract		14047	Library	14047
A12626	19	03	1993	Documents	Agreements	Frederick L. Hunt, 396 St. Helena Road, Eltham North, Vic	Research - Study Contract		14047	Library	14047
A12627	11	02	1993	Documents	Agreements	Roderick Sadler, 27 Magpie Street, Vallarat Vic. 3350	Research - Study Contract		14047	Library	14047
A12628	11	01	1993	Documents	Agreements	Jeanette Brown, 307 Simpson Street, Buninyong, 3357	Research - Study Contract		14047	Library	14047
A12629	22	12	1992	Documents	Agreements	Almos Maksay, Ballarat University College, School of Humanities & Social Sciences	Research - Study Contract		14047	Library	14047
A12630	14	12	1992	Documents	Agreements	Clive James Brooks, P.O. Box 222, Buninyong 3357	Research - Study Contract		14047	Library	14047
A12631	05	12	1992	Documents	Agreements	Graham Peter Gooding, 401 Barkly Street, Buninyong 3357	Research - Study Contract		14047	Library	14047
A12632	12	12	1988	Documents	Letters In	Keith Moore, 26 Mt. Helen Avenue, Mt. Helen 3350	1. a & b. Thank you for assistance to become a member of the Mechanics Institute. Unfortunately I have run into difficulties gaining access to the old newspapers, a requirement being that I be supervised. I have approached Robert Bell who has proposed to discuss my situation at the next meeting. I am a full time lecturer at B.C.A.E. and am dependent upon weeked and evening access to material. My History of Education covers the period 1847 - 1940 but unlike Weston Bate I do not have research assistants. I believe my Ph.D. will be of enormous value to Ballarat especially as it will be published upon completion. 2. To Keith Moore from Frank Hurley dated 9th January 1989. Your letter of 12th December has been placed before the Committee of the Mechanics Institute at its last meeting. The committee was not willing to allow material to be removed from the Institute for study purposes. It did agree to approve your unsupervised access to material in the basement during the Institute Library's hours. This was done on the basis of my vouching for you as a scholar to be relied upon in respecting the material made available. 3. To Frank Hurley from Keith Moore dated 9th February 1989. Thank members of the committee for allowing me unsupervised access to the old new3spapers in the basement of the Institute's Library.		14047	Membership	14047
A12633	04	05	1991	Documents	Letters In	Maureen Jepson (Mrs.) Honorary Secretary, Rutherglen Historical Society Inc., 91 Barkly Street, Rutherglen 3658	The Society would like to obtain a copy of page 530 of the Australasian of 7th March 1903. We understand from La Trobe Library that you hold a copy of that paper for the required date. Would you indicate if you could copy this for us and at what cost please.		14047	Library	14047
A12634				Documents	Pamphlets (Brochures)	Royal South Street Compeititions,	Blank Entry Form for Grand National Eisteddfod of Austrasia to be held from August 25 to Octobwer 30 1989		14047	Advertisement	14047
A12635		06	1990	Documents	Notes	R.M.Horwell	Notes of Lecture given to the Old Colonists Club by R,M. Horwell, to celebrate the laying of the foundation stone. - "Ballarat as it was in 1887" (7 pages)		14047	Lectures and classes	14047
A12636	04	02	1890	Documents	Records	The Queen to Ballarat Mechanics Institute	Grant of Crown Land in order to provide a site for a Mechanics' Institute. Vol 8284. Fol.456729.		14047	Grants	14047
A12637	18	08	1986	Documents	Letters In	I.C. Smith, Town Clerk, City of Ballarat, Town Hall, Queen Victoria Square, Ballarat.	Forwarded lettter from Robert Thompson, U.K., for historical material/information concerning Dr. James Stewart his great-grand uncle who was concerned with medical aspects of the Eureka Stockade.		14047	Letters Out	14047
A12638	...	...	1951	Documents	Reports	Committee of The Balarat Mechanics' Institute	Report by Miss L. McArdle of perusal of Minute Book 15th January 1951 to September 1980 seeking information of any changes to Articles of Association during that time: Non noted.		14047	Committees	14047
A12639	...	...	...	Documents	Notes	Alison Carlson, U3A, CAE Centre, 256 Flinders Street, Melboune 3000.	Notes of a Talk presented at Ballarat U3A (University of the Third Age) - 'Mechanics' Institutes'.		14047	Lectures and classes	14047
A12640	05	07	2001	Documents	Letters Out	Golden Point Press, PO Box 168, Blackburn South 3130	Re purchase of book "Southern Invasion Northern Conquest - The Story of the Founding of Melbourne" written by Rex Harcourt.		14047	Library	14047
A12641	01	07	1997	Documents	Letters Out	National Initiatives and Collaboration Branch, National Library of Australia, Canberra, A.C.T. 2600	Request for a copy of the brochure relating to the National Plan for Australian Newspapers (NPLAN).		14047	Library	14047
A12642	02	01	1996	Documents	Letters In	Gladys Toering, 818 Wilson Street, Ballarat	Complimentary letter re the vast improvements to the Library with special thanks to Rosemary who since her arrival has "breathed new life into the place with her ideas, skills and her pleasant helpful personality".		14047	Library	14047
A12643	30	06	1996	Documents	Letters In	Maggie Shapley, Publications Manager, Public Program, Australian Archives, PO Box 34, Dickson, ACT 2602.	Enclosing catalogue of title available from the Australian Archives.		14047	Library	14047
A12644	...	...	1996	Documents	Letters In	Michael Frazer, PO Box 121, Ashburton, Victoria 3147.	Enclosing photocopied details of a book he has written about the Vietnam War titled 'Nasho' .		14047	Library	14047
A12645	14	08	1997	Documents	Letters In	Heather Campbell, Secretary, The Australian Association for Maritime History Inc., Po Box 340, South Fremantle 6162.	Responding to query from BMI regarding the vessel 'Blenheim'. Query to go into their Newsletter. Do not have copies of the Maritime Illustration Index 2.		14047	Library	14047
A12646	30	08	1997	Documents	Letters Out	The Secretary, Australian National Maritime Museum, GPO Box 5131, Sydney 2001.	Request for a copy of their publication "Maritime Illustration Index No.2".		14047	Library	14047
A12647	12	08	1997	Documents	Records	Ashok Kumar, Assistant Director, Australian Bureau of Statistics, CU Tower, 485 La Trobe Street, Melbourne 3000.	Economic Activity Survey 1996-97 Libraries, Museums, Parks and Gardens and the Arts Services. Attached survey form 04270342001 25.		14047	Library	14047
A12648	18	05	1998	Documents	Letters In	Meredith Flanner, Black Hill Primary School, 601 Chisholm Street, Ballarat 3350	Setting out her plans to do voluntary teaching at a mission school in Papua New Guinea and outlining how the Black Hill school children are seeking donations from businesses and organisations to help support the mission schools in Papua New Guinea.		14047	Library	14047
A12649	15	05	1998	Documents	Letters In	Matthew Heinrich, 4F, Black Hill Primary School 2043, 601 Chisholm Street, Ballarat 3350.	Letter seeking donations of library books etc., for their project to help a mission school in Papua New Guinea.		14047	Library	14047
A12650	17	02	1999	Documents	Letters Out	H.. McInnes, Vic. Library Supplies, 146 Bell Street, Preston 3072.	Order for 60 rigid paper back covers.		14047	Library	14047
A12651	02	06	1997	Documents	Letters Out	Graham Hawley, Graphc Design/Illustration, 2 Dawson Avenue, Ballarat 3350.	Letter of thanks for the line drawing of the Mechanics' Institute building and various toned versions; very pleased with result and will be printed on the new letterhead, membership forms etc.		14047	Library	14047
A12652	01	06	2000	Documents	Letters Out	Albox Australia Pty Ltd., 56 North Terrace, Kent Town, South Australia 5067.	Order for a range of conservation and archival materials. List attached.		14047	Library	14047
A12653	23	10	2003	Documents	Fax (Telefax)	Nildon	Return of two volumes for correction of the spine printing.		14047	Book binding	14047
A12654	26	10	1998	Documents	Letters In	Mr R. Egberg, Begonia Festival, PO Box 655, Ballarat 3350.	Query re cost of placing advertisement in Begonia Festival Brochure re book sale of old library books.		14047	Library	14047
A12655	24	01	1998	Documents	Letters Out	Grants Bookshop, 12 Toorak Road, South Yarra 3141.	Offering for sale some current book stock and enclosing a list of relevant titles.		14047	Library	14047
A12656	01	03	1999	Documents	Letters Out	The Librarian, University Library, Deakin University, Pigdon Road, Waurn Ponds 3216.	Notification of forthcoming book sale. Letter also sent to: La Trobe University; Monash University, University of Melbourne		14047	Library	14047
A12657	12	08	1998	Documents	Letters Out	Mr. P. Greagan, 4 Kelvin Court, Prahran 3181 Vic	1. Committee is prepared to sell " Defence of Lucknow" and " Indian Mutiny" for $20.00 each. 2. Committee is prepared to sell "The Siege of Lucknow" for $30.00.		14047	Books	14047
A12658	03	04	1997	Documents	Letters Out	From Clive Brooks (President The Ballarat Mechanics Institute) to: Mr. Robert Bell, P.O. Box 238, Ballarat 3353	Re: Your membership of the Committee. We are at present attempting to address a number of major problems and issues in order to ensure the long term viability of the Institute. Having regard to your long and valuable contribution to the organization in years gone by - and past differences aside- we would be pleased if you are able to resume a active role on the committee. At the same time it is necessary to say that the Committee stands by its resolution regarding the position of the Teasurer and this particular is non negotiable. We are however prepared to discuss with you any other issues or concerns which may not have been resolved to your satisfaction. Would you advise us of your intentions accordingly.		14047	Membership	14047
A12659	10	06	1997	Documents	Letters In	From Mr. Robert Bell to The Committee, Ballaarat Mechanics' Institute	Re: Termination of my membership of the Committee and my own bad health. I accept that the Institute has terminated by membership of the committee and will not make any moves to be reappointed. I well remember Peter Moon, Reg Evans and others being ill and not being in a position to attend and because of past services they did not have their membership of the committee terminated - hence my bitterness. (2 pages)		14047	Membership	14047
A12660	28	05	1997	Documents	Letters Out	From Clive Brooks to: Mr. Robert Bell, P.O. Box 238, Ballarat 3353	You will recall that on the 3rd April, 1997 I wrote to you concerning your membership of the Mechanics Institute Committee, observing that you had not attended any meetings for a considerable time, and drawing your attention to paragraph 17 of the Articles of Association, which provides, inter alia "Should any of the Committeemen... be absent from three consecutive meetings, the Committee may declare the office vacant and appoint any eligible Member of the Institute to fill the vacancy". The committee are genuinely disappointed that you have not replied to our invitation to resume an active role. Since you have not done so, and because it is important for the Committee to operate at full strength, I have to inform you, with much regret, that by a resolution at the May general meetings, and in accordance with the above rule, the office you held as committee members, is now declared vacant. Please accept our sincere thanks for your past services, along with our best wishes for the future.		14047	Membership	14047
A12661	28	05	1997	Documents	Letters Out	From Clive Brookes to: Mr. Wayne Hankin, 6 James Street, Ballarat 3350	1. You will recall that on the 3rd April, 1997 I wrote to you concerning your membership of the Mechanics Institute Committee, observing that you had not attended any meetings for a considerable time, and drawing your attention to paragraph 17 of the Articles of Association, which provides, inter alia "Should any of the Committeemen... be absent from three consecutive meetings, the Committee may declare the office vacant and appoint any eligible Member of the Institute to fill the vacancy". The letter concluded by saying that it was the intention of the committee to apply the above rule unless it received from you a letter of resignation before the next monthly meeting to be held on 28th April 1997. Since no such communication has been received, I regret to advise that by a resolution of the Committee at the May general meeting, and in accordance with the above rule, the office you held is now declared vacant. We thank you for your past services to the Institute.		14047	Membership	14047
A12662	20	08	1998	Documents	Notices	Mr. A. Taylor, 206 Melbourne Road, Brown Hill, 3350	Notice of intention to institute Proceedings. Overdue books "The Prospectors Handbook" and "Prospecting for gold". ($60.00)		14047	Books	14047
A12663	13	08	1997	Documents	Letters In	Ms. K. Daly, 94 Rowlands Street, Sebastopol 3356	"Devonshire by his collateral ancestor". Please be advised that I have never borrowed the abovementioned book. I have returned all previous books which were borrowed by me.		14047	Books	14047
A12664	18	07	1997	Documents	Notices	Ms. H. Hunt, 7 Lindesfarne Crescent, Ballarat 3350	Notice of Intention to Institute Proceedings. "The Turquoise by Anya Seton" and "Born to serve by Jesephine Cox". Overdue Books ($55)		14047	Books	14047
A12665	09	05	1997	Documents	Notices	Mrs. N. Phillips, 14 Essex Street South, Ballara 3350	a. Notice of Intention to Institute Proceedings. "Four Stories by Agatha Christie" and "Philadelphia by Jonathan Demmes". Overdue books ($33.00)		14047	Books	14047
A12666	09	05	1997	Documents	Notices	Miss P. Lyndon, Lexton Road, Waterloo, Beaufort 3373	a. Notice of Intention to Institute Proceedings. "Angry Scarred For Life by K. Dewey and John Travolta". Overdue book ($49.00)		14047	Books	14047
A12667	04	060	1997	Documents	Notices	Miss B. Keirl, R439 Nine Mile Road, Napoleons, 3352	Notice of Intention to Institute Proceedings: "The Gift by Danielle Steele". Overdue book ($20.00)		14047	Books	14047
A12668	04	06	1997	Documents	Notices	Mr. B. Clifton, 208 Pleasant Street South, Ballarat 3350	Notice of Intention to Institute Proceedings: "Invisible Powers of Nature" and "The Evolution of Physics". Overdue books ($40.00)		14047	Books	14047
A12669	03	07	1997	Documents	Notices	Susan Curwood, 31 Melbourne Road, Creswick 3363	Notice of Intention to Institute Proceedings: "Limits of Individual Liberty by Francis Montage". Overdue book ($35.00)		14047	Books	14047
A12670	09	12	1996	Documents	Notices	Miss Penny Hayes, 403 Gregory Street, Ballarat 3350	Notice of Intention to Institute Proceedings: "Unseen, Unheard, Unknown by S. Byrne". Overdue book. ($14.95)		14047	Books	14047
A12671	09	12	1996	Documents	Notices	Mrs T. Kittelty, 424 Creswick Road, Ballarat 3350	Notice of intention to Institute Proceedings. "My Father My Son" by S. Kelly. "Jorvik" by S. Kelly. "The Golden Straw" by Catherine Cookson. (Overdue books $35.85)		14047	Library	14047
A12672	04	11	1997	Documents	Notices	Ms Hunt, 7 Lindisfarne Crescent, Ballarat 3350.	Notice of intention to Institute Proceedings. "Gleam of Gold" by Tessa Barclay. "Shoddy Prince" by Shellah Kelly. "Billy Batchelor" by S. McLaughlin. (overdue books $40.00)		14047	Library	14047
A12673	22	01	1998	Documents	Letters In	Pam Loynes, Lot 4 Fox's Lane, Gordon 3345.	Enquiry regarding employment opportunities at the Mechanics' Institute Library ; Resume attached.		14047	Library	14047
A12674	16	02	1998	Documents	Letters Out	Pam Loynes, Lot 4 Fox's Lane, Gordon 3345.	Reply to letter of 22nd January with regret that no positions of employment are available at present at the Institute.		14047	Library	14047
A12675	26	07	1998	Documents	Letters In	Karen Pruis, 509 Russell Street, Ballarat 3350.	Enquiry regarding employment at the Mechanics' Institute Library; Resume attached.		14047	Library	14047
A12676	29	01	1998	Documents	Letters In	Susan McPhan, 3 Manneville Street, Wendouree 3355.	Enquiry regarding employment at the Mechanics' Institute Library: Resume attached.		14047	Library	14047
A12677	26	08	1994	Documents	Letters Out	Circular letter	Notification of a BMI Committee Resolution "that a minute of appreciation be placed on the books recognising the efforts made by the staff in gaining new members."		14047	Library	14047
A12678	...	...	...	Documents	Records	Donna Leanne Burt, Lot 18 Race Road, Ross Creek 3351.	Resume (2 pages)		14047	Library	14047
A12679	...	...	...	Documents	Records	Evamaria Albiers, 408 Herriott Street, Buninyong 3357.	Resume (4 pages)		14047	Library	14047
A12680	...	...	...	Documents	Records	Jane Wilkinson, Unit 9/506 Wendouree Parade, Ballarat 3350.	Resume (6 pages)		14047	Library	14047
A12681	...	...	...	Documents	Records	Belinda Gibbens, 502 Sherrard Street, Ballarat 3350.	Resume (4 pages)		14047	Library	14047
A12682	25	01	1996	Documents	Letters In	Kylie Severino, 97 Rowlands Street, Sebastopol, Ballarat 3356.	Enquiry regarding employment at the Mechanics' Institute Library; Resume attached.		14047	Library	14047
A12683	28	01	1996	Documents	Letters Out	Miss K. Severino, 97 Rowlands Street, Sebastopol 3356.	Reply to letter of 25th January, advising that there are no positions vacant at this time.		14047	Library	14047
A12684	28	09	2000	Documents	Letters In	Michael Morrow, Cinque Morrow, Solicitors, 17 Dawson Street Sth, Ballarat 3350.	letter enclosing copy of the report from Mr Max Ervin of Golder Associates, drawing attention to conclusion on page 5.		14047	Buildings	14047
A12685	24	02	2000	Documents	Letters In	Robin J. Nuttall, OAM, FIE.Aust., 110 Moss Avenue, Mt Helen 3350.	Letter concerning Damage to Foundation Wall of 1860 Building. Report on various inspections and investigations included as part of letter. (4 pages)		14047	Buildings	14047
A12686	17	01	2000	Documents	Letters In	Powercor Australia, Locked Bag 14090, Melbourne City Mail Centre 8001.	Circular letter concerning the introduction of competition in the electricity industry.		14047	Accounts	14047
A12687	12	08	1999	Documents	Letters In	Powercor Australia, Locked Bag 14090, Melbourne City Mail Centre, 8001.	Circular letter regarding the deregulation of the electricity industry.		14047	Accounts	14047
A12688		04	2000	Documents	Reports	Ballaarat Mechanics' Institute Building/Maintenance Committee	1a - s. Financial Reports for the months of January 1999 - October 2000 all inclusive. 2a -b Minutes of above committee December 2, 1996 (?) 2c " April 27, 1998 2d - f " July 12, 1999, Works report to same meeting. Info on Institute Building.. 2g " August 2, 1999 2h " October 13, 1999. 2i. " November 8, 1999 (?) 2j " January 21, 2000. 2k " February 21, 2000 (?). 2l " March 20, 2000 . 2m " May 22, 2000. 2n " September 13, 200. 2o " October 11, 2000		14047	Buildings	14047
A12689		11	1999	Documents	Reports	Ballaarat Mechanics Institute Buildings/Maintenance Committee	Sewer Line Blockage - combined drain. (Mechanics Institute building, 123 and 125A Sturt Street). Advice from Peter Carroll (Plumber) where properties share a "common" sewer main, each individual property owner is responsible for the maintenance of the branch line feeding from his/her property to its junction with the main. Any maintenance problems involving the "common" mai are the joint responsibility of all property owners connected to the main.		14047	Buildings	14047
A12690		09	1999	Documents	Reports	Clive Brooks, Buildings/Maintenance Committee to Frank Hurley,	Report on Sturt Cinema Use. Report from Building Committee on 13th September re Young People's Concert held in the Sturt Cinema on Saturday 11th September and the future use of the Cinema auditorium. 1. Need for a post function security check. 2. Lines of communication. 3. Stage area safety		14047	Buildings	14047
A12691	27	02	1998	Documents	Letters In	Alex Bell, 5 Exchange Street, Ballarat	Resignation as Treasurer of the Ballarat Mechanics Institute effective on 28th February 1998.		14047	Committees	14047
A12692	16	04	1998	Documents	Letters Out	Mr. Alexander Bell, 5 Exchange Street, Ballarat 3350	Resignation accepted with regret. The meeting resolved to record in the minutes the "Committee's appreciation of the meticulous manner in which Mr. Bell has kept the Institute's accounts during his tenrue as Treasurer". On behalf of the committee I convey to you the sincere thanks of all members for the time that you havce generously given to the Institute. We hope that you will enjoy the immediate overseas travels that you are undertaking and that you will continue your association with the Institute.		14047	Letters Out	14047
A12693	14	10	1999	Documents	Letters Out	Mr. John McLean, Chief Executiver Officer, City of Ballarat , Town Hall, Sturt Street, Ballarat 3350	Re: Title Right of Footway from Mechanics' Institute to Unicorn Lane. The Mechanics' Institute requires protection of a footway as shown on the Title of our Library building property for the following 3 important reasons. (1) It is the only means of egress from the library building other than leading back through the 1860 Institute building. It is thus vital for public safety purposes, especially in the event of fire. (2) The footway is the only access to a public road frontage available from the Library preoperty for which the Institute holds freehold title, (3) The City Council, Statement Government, Mechanics Institute, and Her Majesty's Theatre management have been for some time reviewing ways in which the adjacent but unconnected Threatre and Institute buildings might be linked. The existing footway easement is one option for a connection and it is important that this option be retained. (2 pages)		14047	Committees	14047
A12694	05	12	2000	Documents	Letters In	Frank Hurley	Thank you, my M.I. colleagues for your good wishes regarding my health.		14047	Letters Out	14047
A12695	25	05	1998	Documents	Records	Ballarat Mechanics' Institute	Committee members as at 25th May 1998 (12 members)		14047	Committees	14047
A12696		08	1996	Documents	Memorandum	The Ballarat Mechanics' Institute	1. Blank nomination form for Office Bearers and Committee Members 1996-97 signed by Robert Bell and N. Broad.		14047	Committees	14047
A12697		04	1990	Documents	Memorandum	Ballarat Mechanics' Institute	Business Premises after hours key holders - Library and meeting rooms. 117 Sturt Street, Ballarat 3350. Robert W. Bell, 304 Eyre Street, Buninyong and Alexander Bell, 5 Exchange3 Street, Ballarat 3350		14047	Committees	14047
A12698	14	05	1998	Documents	Letters Out	Mr. Phil Roberts, 1306 Gregory Street, Ballarat 3350	1. The Ballarat Mechanics' Institute at its April meeting confirmed your election to the Committee etc. 2. Phil Roberts short CV as presented by Bill Gribble 23.2.1998		14047	Committees	14047
A12699				Documents	Notes	Mrs. Janice Croggon, "Gramarye", Lal Lal Street, Buninyong 3357	CV		14047	Committees	14047
A12700				Documents	Notes	John Blythman,	CV		14047	Committees	14047
A12701	21	12	1995	Documents	Letters In	Betty (?)	Thank you for your nice letter and the flattering things you said at the party. My very best wishes to you all, I hope to keep in contact for many years.		14047	Committees	14047
A12702		08	1998	Documents	Letters In	Cathy Pilgrim, Community Heritage Grants Program, National Initiatives and Collaboration, National Library of Australia, Canberra ACT 2600	1. Acknowledge receipt of your application for a 1998 Community Heritage Grant. Please quote your number 980107 in any future correspondence. 2a - g Community Heritage Grants 1998 Application. 3a - f Attachments for above application. 4a - e Community Heritage Grants 1998 - Guidelines for Applicants. 5. " Application kit.		14047	Library	14047
A12703	12	01	1998	Documents	Letters Out	Michelle Matthews, Customer Service Branch, Australian Securities Commission, Section 383 Team, Gippsland Mail Centre, Morwell 3841	1. Application for approval to alter Articles of Association pursuant to section 383 of the Corporations Law Ballarat Mechanics' Institute ACN 004 034 575 2a - c. S 383 Statutory Declaration. Alteration of Memorandum and/or Articles of Association of a Company Holding a Licence Pursuant to S383. 3a - b Form 205 and Annexure of Notification of Resolution. 4. To Clive Brooks from Michelle Matthews dated 30th December 1997 - ASC Policy concerning Applications for Approval to Alter Memorandum and/or Articles of Association pursuant to Section 383 of the Corporations Law. The Ballarat Mechanics' Institute ACN 004 034 575		14047	Committees	14047
A12704	15	01	1998	Documents	Letters In	Michelle Matthews, Customer Service Branch, Australian Securities Commission, Gippsland Mail Centre, Morwell 3841.	Referring to BMI application of 17th December 1997 re Amendments to Articles of Association. Enclosed instrument of approval pursuant to Section 383(9) of the Corporations Law.		14047	Committees	14047
A12705	22	12	1997	Documents	Letters In	Anne Howes, Customer Service Officer, Australian Securities Commission, Gippsland Mail Centre, Morwell 3841.	Returning document number 013744923 for correct completion of details office bearers.		14047	Committees	14047
A12706	...	...	...	Documents	Records	BMI Records	Attestation Clauses for the the States and Territories of Australia. (3 pages)		14047	Committees	14047
A12707	...	...	...	Documents	Records	Australian Securities Commission	Section 383 of the Corporations Law. Omission of "Limited" in Names of Charitable and other Companies. (3 pages)		14047	Committees	14047
A12708	18	03	1993	Documents	Records	Australian Securities Commission	Policy Statement 30. Authorisation under section 383 to omit "Limited" from a company's name. (9 pages)		14047	Committees	14047
A12709	29	03	1993	Documents	Records	Australian Securities & Investments Commission	Regulatory Guide 50. Omission of "Limited" from company names. Chapter 4 - Various corporations. (8 pages)		14047	Committees	14047
A12710	...	...	...	Documents	Records	Compliance Services, Business Services Division, Consumer and Business Affairs Victoria	Associations in Corporation Act 1981 - Schedule:5. Model Rues for an Incorporated Association. (20 pages)		14047	Committees	14047
A12711	04	12	2000	Documents	Records	Ballaarat Mechanics' Institute	Record of Meeting held at the BMI re West Laneway - Sewer Line Blockage.		14047	Buildings	14047
A12712	...	11	2000	Documents	Reports	Ballaarat Mechanics' Institute	Building Maintenance Committee - Financial Report. Building Maintenance Costs Nov-00.		14047	Accounts	14047
A12713	22	03	2000	Documents	Letters Out	Mr Ray Tonkin, Executive Director, Heritage Victoria, Nauru House, Lvel 22, 80 Collins Street, Melbourne 3000.	letter containing quotations from two architects (Wendy Jacobs and Robyn Riddett) who have been approached regarding the preparation of a conservation plan for the Mechanics' Institute building. BMI wishes to make an application for funding from Heritage Victoria for appointment of one of the architects.		14047	Buildings	14047
A12714	28	02	2000	Documents	Letters In	Wendy Jacobs, Architect and Heritage Consultant, 15 Dana Street, Ballarat 3350.	Submission of a tender price and objectives to undertake 'A Conservation Management Plan for The Ballarat Mechanics' Institute'.		14047	Buildings	14047
A12715	28	01	2000	Documents	Tenders	Allom Lovell & Associates, Conservation Architects, 35 Little Bourke Street, Melbourne 3000	1. Re: The Ballarat Mechanics' Institute Conservation Management Plan. We would like to arrange a site inspection to bring ourselves up-to-date with regard to existing conditions and to discuss some of the matters raised in the brief. 2a-c. Re: VHR H987. I am pleased to provide a fee proposal in relation to the preparation of a conservation managent plan for the Mechanics'. Methodoloty adopted in preparation of the plan wuld be in accordance with the Guidelines to the Australia ICOMOS - Charter for the Conservation of pLaces of Cultural Significance (The BurraCharter) and The Conservation Plan by Dr. James Kerr which are the accepted industry standards and which is reflected in the standard brief. We estimate 110 hours would be required to prepare the CMP for which our fee would be $8,500. A further $2,000 allowance should be set aside for the services of a mechanical and electrical engineer if required.		14047	Buildings	14047
A12716	28	01	2000	Documents	Tenders	Wendy Jacobs, Architect and Heritage Consultant, 15 Dana Street, Ballarat 3350	1a-b Re: Expression of Interest to undertake a Conservation Management Plan for the Ballarat Mechanics' Institute. I would like to put forward my name in association with Dr. David Rowe of Authentic Heritage Services Pty. Ltd., to undertake the project. 2a-c. CV of Wendy Jacobs Architect and Heritage Consultant. 3a-e. " Dr. David Rowe of Authentic Heritage Services Pty. Ltd.		14047	Buildings	14047
A12717	13	12	1999	Documents	Letters Out	Wendy Jacobs, 2/6 Lydiard Street North, Ballarat 3350	1. Invitation for submission for a quotation for preparation of a conservation plan for the Ballarat Mechanics' Institute. 2. To Allom Lovell & Associates " 3a-e Copy of Brief for a Conservation Management Plan - blank form. 4a-d Written requirements, photo and plan for Brief for a conservation management plan.		14047	Buildings	14047
A12718	22	11	1999	Documents	Letters In	Ken MacLeod, Director - Building Structures, Hyder (Australia) Pty. Ltd., Level 16, 31 Queen Street, Melbourne 3000	1a-c Ballarat Mechanics' Institute Structural Conditions Report. 2. Business card of Susan Leeton, Sinclair Knight Merz, 590 Orrong Road, Armadale 3143. 3. " Julian Scanlan "		14047	Buildings	14047
A12719	25	02	1999	Documents	Letters In	Ray Tonkin, Executive Director, Heritage Victoria, Nauru House, Level 22, 80 Collins Street, Melbourne 3000	Ballarat Mechanics' Institute Heritage Register No. 987. Although unable to recommend or endorse any particular professional I enclose following names of conservation architects who could prepare a conservation management plan. Allom lovell & Associates, 35 Little Bourke Street Melbourne. Bryce Raworth, 19 Victoria Street, St. Kilda. Helen Lardner, 114 Moor Street, Fitzroy. Wendy Jacobs, 2/6 Lydiard Street, Ballarat. Trevor Westmore, 6 Bundalohn Court, St. Kilda		14047	Buildings	14047
A12720	10	07	1998	Documents	Letters Out	Susan Balderstone, Building Services Agency, Level 9 Nauru House, 80 Collins Street Melbourne 3000	1. Thank you for sending a copy of the submission lodged, and the enormous amount of work you put in at short notice for a Federation Cultural and Heritage Projects grant for the Ballarat Mechanics' Institute. 2. From Susan Balderstone on 21st July 1998 re: Transfer of Heritage Assets Branch, BSA, to Heritage Victoria. 3. From Robert Hill, Minister for the Environment on 13th October 1998 notifying that your application for a Heritage grant has been unsuccessful.		14047	Buildings	14047
A12721	24	04	1998	Documents	Letters In	Dr. Celotina Sagazio, National Trust of Australia (Victoria), Tasma Terrace,. Parliament Place, Melbourne 3002.	1. Memo enclosing " External Appeals Information - Background, Requirements and Procedures involved" information. 2a-c. Printout of above information		14047	Buildings	14047
A12722				Documents	Letters Out	John Vernon, L.H.Vernon & Associates Pty. Ltd., Architects, 601 Sturt Street, Ballarat 3350	Thank you for your recent letter advising of your several discussion with officers of the State Government Building Services Agency, We are encouraged by the report of your discussions and most grateful for your continuing interest in our search for the means to restore and upgrade our building. We would like to follow up programs mentioned in your letter and if appropriate pursue our submission to the Minister. Clive Brooks, Bill Gribble and myself (Frank Hurley) would like to meet with you for further discussion at your convenience.		14047	Buildings	14047
A12723	10	02	1998	Documents	Letters Out	The Hon. Robert Maclellan, Minister for Planning and Local Government, Parliament House, Spring Street, Melbourne 3000	1. re: Proposed Camp/Lydiard Streets Arts Precinct. Committee is pleased to forward to you the enclosed Submission. 2a-b. Submission to the Minister for Planning and Local Government, The Hon. Robert Maclellan. MLA		14047	Grants	14047
A12724	12	12	1997	Documents	Letters In	L.H.Vernon & Associates Pty. Ltd., Architects, 601 Sturt Street, Ballarat	1. Further to your request we have sought from Quantity Surveyors Newton Kerr & Partners their costs assessment for works as described in our biref statement of 22nd October 1997, and as indicated on our drawings Nos. B133.1.1 to B133.1.7 inclusive - $2,337,825.00. 2a-c. Proposed Building Conservation and Development - Summary of Proposed Works.		14047	Quote/Tender	14047
A12725	20	10	1997	Documents	Records	Ballarat Mechanics' Institute - Summary Fact Sheets	1275.1a-b. Summary Fact Sheets containing details of the Land, Building, Current Tenancies, Control Management and Objectives of the Ballarat Mechanics' Institute 1275.2a-f. Detailed drawings of each level of Mechanics' Institute building from Basement to Top Floor and a Section drawing. (attach: B1-B6).		14047	Buildings	14047
A12726	26	10	1993	Documents	Letters In	Ray Tonkin, Director, Heritage Victoria, 80 Collins Street, Melbourne.	Notification that the Mechanics Institute building was added to the Historic Buildings Register, in accordance with Section 14 of the Historic Buildings Act 1981, on 19/10/93. Enclosed a copy of notice published in the Victorian Government Gazette. Noting also that a permit is required from the Historic Buildings Council before undertaking any works.		14047	Buildings	14047
A12727	...	09	1988	Documents	Reports	Noel Young, Young Engineers Pty Ltd., PO Box 95, Woodend, Vic 3442.	Preliminary Report - Mechanics Institute, Ballarat. September 1988. Report on Inspection of Buildings Occupied by the Mechanics' Institute, Sturt Street, Ballaarat.		14047	Buildings	14047
A12728	08	01	1962	Documents	Certificates	C.K. Hall, Assistant Registrar of Titles, Office of Titles, Victoria	Certificate of Title for the Ballarat Mechanics Institute. Register Book Vol 8411 Fol. 598, and Annexed Sheet referred to in Certificate of Title Vol 8411 Fol 598, showing drawing details of land and measurements.		14047	Unicorn Hotel	14047
A12729	...	...	...	Documents	Records	Jack H. Greer, Licensed Surveyor	Sketch, Part of Crown allotment 2, Section 13, City and Parish of Ballaarat, County of Grenville. Sketch shows details of land, measurements of BMI buildings and Unicorn Hotel.		14047	Unicorn Hotel	14047
A12730				Documents	Notices	Victorian Conveyancing Law and Practice - (two pages from)	1a-b. Transfer of Land Act 1958 - information. Part iv Div. 8 - Easements etc. Highlighted sections = 73(iC) [Registrar to issue declaration]. 73 (3) Non-user for thirty years. (2 pages). 2a-c. Investigation of a Title. "The present position being that set out in ss 73 and 73A of the Act of 1958". "the section provides that proof of a non-user for a period of 30 years is to constitute sufficient evidence that the easement has been abandoned" "Notwithstanding these statutory provisions, so long as the easement remains upon the register, the certificate of title of the dominant owner constitutes conclusive evidence that he is entitled to that easement, even though it has not been enjoyed for upwards of 30 years and the circumstances are such that, in accordance with the rules of the common law, he would be deemed to have abandoned his rights". "The transfer of such lot when registered of course carried with it any easements appurtenant to the land, but on the other hand, it did not carry with it any existing possessory rights to any land then alleged to be occupied by the vedors in adverse possession". (3 pages) 3. Minutes of an extraordinary committee meeting of the Ballarat Mechanics' Institute held at the Institute at 4.30pm on Wednesday 13th October 1999 to discuss above matters.		14047	Unicorn Hotel	14047
A12731				Documents	Letters Out	Submission to the Council Planning Advisory Committee in support of the proposed nine dwelling redevelopment of the former Unicorn Hotel at 127-131 Sturt Street, Ballarat	a-b. (a) Brief History of the Planning Application. (b) The Existing Building. (c) The Proposal. (d) Response to objections raised. (2pages)		14047	Unicorn Hotel	14047
A12732				Documents	Reports	As presented to Council Committee meeting 16th December 1999.	a-c. Objection by the Ballarat Mechanics' Institute to the Grant of a Planning Permit to Sapphire Pacific Pty, Ltd. in connection with a Proposed Development on Land at 127-131 Sturt Street Ballarat. (3 pages)		14047	Unicorn Hotel	14047
A12733	24	11	1999	Documents	Letters Out	Ballarat City Council	1a-3. Objection to Grant of Planning Permit (Planning and Environment Act 1987) form and attachments noting objections - re: 127-131 Sturt Street Ballarat. Permit Application No. 361 - 99 by Sapphire Pacific Pty. Ltd. (5 pages) 2. From John Turnbull, Legal Officer, City of Ballarat dated 14.10.1999 to Dr. Frank Hurley. re: Unicorn Hotel and Mechanics' Institute. Council has arranged, at its cost, for a report to be prepared by Morton Dunn Architects for use by the Mechanics Institute. 3a-b. To John McLean, City of Ballarat dated 14.10.1999 re: Title Right of Footway from Mechanics' Institute to Unicorn Lane. (2 pages). 4. To Dr. Frank Hurley, Ballarat Mechanics' Institute from John McLean, City Council "		14047	Unicorn Hotel	14047
A12734				Documents	Notices	Ballarat City Council	1. Notice of Decision to Grant a Permit on127-131 Sturt Street Ballarat. Permission for alterations & demolitions of existing building & development of shops and dwellings. Conditions noted thereunder. [Permit not issued to date] 2a-j. Council Meeting Agenda for meeting 9th May 2000. noting above conditions of permit. (10 pages). 3a-e. Conditions Plannign Application No. 361-99 Unicorn Hotel development, 127-131 Sturt Street, Ballarat.		14047	Unicorn Hotel	14047
A12735	11	04	2001	Documents	Letters In	Best Hooper Solicitors, 563 Little Lonsdale Street, Melbourne 3000	1a-b. re: Our Client :Sapphire Pacific Pty. Ltd.. Application for review No. 2000/37911. Subject Land: 127-131 Sturt Street Ballarat. 1c. Central Highlands Water - Facilities Mapping System - reduced plan. 2a-c. From Sapphire Pacific Pty. Ltd., dated 09.04.2001. Re: Proposed Easement - Former Unicorn Hotel & Mechanics' Institute. 3. To Sapphire Pacific Pty. Ltd., dated 19.01.2001. Re: Carriageway - Mechanics' Institute property & Uniforn Lane. 4a-g. Site/Building Plans of 127-131 Sturt Street, Ballarat		14047	Unicorn Hotel	14047
A12736		12	1999	Documents	Plans & Drawings	Michael Kaufmann, Kaufmann Development Group Pty. Ltd.,	Submission to the Council Planning Advisory Committee in support of the proposed nine dwelling redevelopment of the former Unicorn Hotel at 127-131 Sturt Street, Ballarat. Booklet of 35 pages.		14047	Unicorn Hotel	14047
A12737	19	09	1997	Documents	Letters In	Central Highlands Region Water Authority, 7 Learmonth Road, WENDOUREE.	a. re: Account for plumbing work and following a burst valve in Lewis Street. b. Plan re above.		14047	Buildings	14047
A12738	26	04	2000	Documents	Letters In	Central Highlands Region Water Authority, 7 Learmonth Road, Wendouree 3355	1. Re: 113 Sturt Street, Ballarat. Account applies to two separate properties. 2a-b. re: Account Numbers 14-2428-4510-01-0 and 14-2428-4520-1-9. Duplication of accounts. 3. Ground Floor plan of Mechanics' Institute.		14047	Buildings	14047
A12739	26	07	1999	Documents	Letters In	Kinetik Energy, Level 19, East Tower, 40 City Road, Southbank, Vic 3006	Our meter reader has reported that gas has registered on your meter and we have not received an application for an account to be opened under your Company or Business name. Please phone customer enquiries 13 2082.		14047	Buildings	14047
A12740	12	01	2000	Documents	Reports	Victoria Police	Police Notice to the Victim - Important Information. re: Break-in at Mechanics Institute Library - cash stolen.		14047	Buildings	14047
A12741	23	08	1999	Documents	Letters Out	Mr B. Rodd, Les Rodd Locksmiths Pty Ltd., 13 Armstrong Street North, Ballarat 3350.	Refering to quotation No. 6250 of 7th May regarding Lockworks - Ballaarat Mechanics' Institute and listing lock repairs/uprades to be carried out at the Institute's premises. 12741.2 - Les Rodd Locksmiths Pty Ltd quote No. 6250 of 7th May 1999.		14047	Buildings	14047
A12742	09	10	1998	Documents	Reports	Victoria Police	Police Notice to the Victim. Break-in at Mechanics' Institute Library. Damaged Property.		14047	Library	14047
A12743	26	04	1998	Documents	Reports	Victoria Police	Police Notice to the Victim. Criminal damage to window - Sturt Street.		14047	Buildings	14047
A12744	10	09	1997	Documents	Reports	Victoria Police	Police Notice to the Victim. Attempt to enter premises causing damage to window and computer.		14047	Buildings	14047
A12745	15	01	1997	Documents	Reports	Victoria Police	Police Notice to the Victim. Theft of sign.		14047	Fixtures & Fittings	14047
A12746	13	06	1997	Documents	Letters Out	Officer in Charge, Ballarat, D24, 19 Camp Street, Ballarat 3350.	Advising that Mr Clive Brooks is an emergency contact for the Ballaarat Mechanics' Institute.		14047	Committees	14047
A12747	11	11	1997	Documents	Letters Out	Ballarat Probus Inc., PO Box 487, Ballarat 3350.	Enclosing information brochures re the Mechanics' Institute for distribution amongst their members and extending an invitation to visit the library.		14047	Library	14047
A12748	12	09	2000	Documents	Letters In	Ballarat Furniture Makers, 20 Martin Drive, Ballarat 3350	Submitting quotation and sketch for bookcase. 12748.2a-b - detailed sketches of bookcase with measurements.		14047	Quote/Tender	14047
A12749	14	08	2000	Documents	Pamphlets (Brochures)	Syd Pattison, Fileguard Pty Ltd., 1340-1344 North Road, South Oakleigh, Vic 3167.	Quote for "Steelbilt" Shelf Clips with drawings of different examples of Clips. 12749.2 - Brochure 'Rolled Upright Shelving" 12749.3 - Brochure 'Angle Post Storage Steel Shelving'		14047	Quote/Tender	14047
A12750	18	01	1999	Documents	Notices	Ballarat Begonia Festival, PO Box 655, Ballarat Vic 3353.	Copy of completed 1999 Begonia Festival Umbrella Events 'Registration Form' and Festival Guidelines.		14047	Library	14047
A12751	04	09	2000	Documents	Letters In	Paula Sharry, Major Events Officer, Events Ballarat and Beyond, 37 Sturt Street, Ballarat 3350	1. Next year's Statewide theme adopted by the Victorian Heritage Festival is "Celebrate Gold and Federation - Victoria!". The Ballarat Heritage Festival Committee has adopted the theme "Federation in Ballarat" in keeping with the Statewide theme. We look forward to receiving your registration. 2. Registration Form for above.		14047	Exhibitions & Displays	14047
A12752		03	2000	Documents	Notices	Tracey Hull at Ballarat Events.	Guidelines for participation in Ballarat Heritage Festival in 2000. "Pastimes of Ballarat" 25th March - 2nd April 2000		14047	Exhibitions & Displays	14047
A12753	11	01	2001	Documents	Letters In	Paula Sharry, Major Events Officer, Events Ballarat & Beyond, 37 Sturt Street, Ballarat 3350	1. Please find attached your listing in the 2001 Ballarat Heritage Festival Calendar of events. If all your details are correct please tick the box and sign off or if any changes are required, clearly mark any alterations and the correction and fax back to Events Ballarat and Beyond by Tuesday 23rd January. 2. Guidelines for participation in Ballarat Federation Heritage Festival Friday 30th March to Sunday April 8, 2001. "Federation".		14047	Exhibitions & Displays	14047
A12754	02	05	2000	Documents	Notices	Australian Taxation Office.	1. Goods and Services Tax (GST) Notification of Registration 01.07.2000. 2. " 28.04.2000 3. Australian Business Register - 28.04.2000		14047	Accounts	14047
A12755	03	06	1998	Documents	Letters In	Elsie Geneson, Dot Wickham, Wayne Phillipson, Ballarat Heritage Services, 10 Raglan Street, 10 Raglan Street North Ballarat 3350	Thank you very much for your generous assistance during our research for the publication of "Eureka Reminiscences". We would also like to thank Rosemary and Virginia for their support.		14047	Library	14047
A12756	23	05	1992	Documents	Letters In	Dorothy, Alex, Tony and Mark Page, 34 Dorothy Avenue, Belmont 3216	1. To Friends at the Mechanics' Institute. We realise that Stan valued his association with you all and we thank you for the friendship which you have extended to him and to us the member of his family. Please accept our family's gift of $500 in memory of Stan. Use it in whatever manner seems appropriate to you. 2. Thank you note to the Page family for the above.		14047	Donations	14047
A12757	03	04	1998	Documents	Letters In	Graeme Boscoe, P.O. Box 30, Hepburn Springs	1. Enclosed prepayment of subscription for 1998/99, the balance to be treated as a donation towards the expenses of the library. 2. Thank you letter re above.		14047	Subscriptions	14047
A12758	24	06	1988	Documents	Letters In	G.H.Dixon, Secretary/Controller, Bendix Mintex Pty,. Ltd., P.O. Box 631, Ballarat 3350	1. Enclosed cheque for $500 being a donation towards the recoverying/rebinding of the historical editions of newspapers and books held by the Institute. 2. Thank you letter re above.		14047	Donations	14047
A12759			1999	Documents	Membership Records (unbound)	Ballarat Mechanics' Institute	Membership of sub-committees 1999-2000. Finance Committee, Building Development and Maintenance Committee. Library Committee		14047	Membership	14047
A12760	23	06	2000	Documents	Letters Out	CGU Insurance Ltd. Ballarat, 35 Armstrong Street South, Ballarat	1. The New Tax System - Requirement to notify Insurer of Extent of Input Tax Credit Claim. Institute recently received adivce from the Tax Office that in order to avoid a GST liability on future insurance settlements, we should notify our insurer of the extent to which we can claim input tax credits on our insurance premiums. Accordingly please accept this letter as formal notification. ABN No. 53 004 034 575 and is registered for GST, intends to claim 100% input tax credits. 2. Notice from Australian Tax Office "Do you itnend to claim input tax credits on your insurance premiums? 3a-f. Property Claim report, re Leadage arising from faulty flashing on the roof of the audidtrium abutting a chimney, caused internal water damage apparently over period of years. etc. 4. Quote from W. Bylsma Pty. Ltd. re repairs for above damage. $1300.		14047	Insurance	14047
A12761	26	04	1998	Documents	Letters Out	Commercial Union Insurance, Armstrong Street South, Ballarat	1a-f Property Claim Report re: damage to glass panel in front door of Institute on Sunday 26th April. 2. Quote from W.J.Robson & Sons for repair of above. $449.00. 3. Notification of payment of above on cheque No. 299969. $449.00		14047	Insurance	14047
A12762	20	06	1998	Documents	Letters In	Doepel Lilley & Taylor, P.O. Box 31, Ballarat 3353	re: Insurance policies. Property: 113-123 Sturt Street, Ballarat. The two seperate insurance policies refer to Public Liability for the entire property and Fire and Perils cover for the entire property. Included in the Fire and Perils cover is contents cover, totalling $55,500. etc.		14047	Insurance	14047
A12763	03	12	1997	Documents	Letters In	Geoff Vawdrey, GAB Robins Australia Pty. Ltd., 35 Eastwood Street, Ballarat	1a-b. re: Insurance Claim - Hail damage to roof on Thursday 16th November 1989. Total claim - $6,675.00. 2. From Commercial Union payment of above claim - cheque No. 215606 - $6,675.00		14047	Insurance	14047
A12764		08	1997	Documents	Letters In	Commercial Union Insurance Co., Armstrong Street South, Ballarat 3350	Form of Release for payment to Mechanics' Institute claim for $4,325.40 water damage. August 1997. (copy)		14047	Insurance	14047
A12765	25	09	1997	Documents	Letters In	Geoff Vawdrey, Adjuster, GAB Robins Australia Pty. Ltd.,.35 Eastwood Street, Ballarat 3350	1. re: Insurance claim - Hail damage to roof on Thursday 16th November 1989. Acknowledging claim together with written quote from Peter Carroll. Advise we have engaged Angus Eeles Plumbing Contractors from Ballarat to carry out repairs. 2a-f. Property claim report for above matter. 3. From GAB Robins acknowledging receipt of letter in above matter along with written quote from Bylsma's . 4. Written quote from Peter Carroll Plumbing re above matter.		14047	Insurance	14047
A12766	14	08	2000	Documents	Letters In	Tim Hellsten, Manager Statutory Planning Services, City of Ballarat, P.O. Box 655, Ballarat 3353	1. re: Planning permit application No. PLP2000242 Road Reserves covered by Heritage Overlay Controls within the City of Ballarat. Telecommunication Facility (overhead cables). 2. Actual Notice of an application for Planning Permit re above matter.		14047	Buildings	14047
A12767	02	05	2000	Documents	Letters In	Bill Cook, Compliance Officer, City of Ballarat, P.O.Box 655, Ballarat 3353	1. re: Local Law (Footway) permit. Acknowledging receipt of application and payment for permit. 2. City of Ballarat. Community local law Permit No. 5. Re: placement of 1 sign, on footway during the hours of business only outside 117-119 Sturt Street, Ballarat.		14047	Buildings	14047
A12768	28	02	2000	Documents	Letters In	David Miller, General Manager City and Cultural Development, City of Ballarat. P.O. Box 655, Ballarat 3353	1. Centenary of Federation. Inviting Frank Hurley to join this Advisory Group. 2. List of invites to Centenary of Federation Meeting.		14047	Committees	14047
A12769	21	12	1999	Documents	Letters In	David Wright, Senior Property Manager, Doepel Lilley & Taylor, 44 Armstrong Street South, Ballarat 3350	re: Council & Water rate notices. Account Numbers for aforementioned accounts.		14047	Accounts	14047
A12770	24	12	1999	Documents	Letters In	Tim Hellsten, Principal Statutory Planner, City of Ballarat, P.O. Box 655, Ballarat 3353	1. Re: Planning Application No. 361-99 Unicorn Hotel Development 127-131 Sturt Street, Ballarat. Above application has been deferred for further consideration. 2. Community Local Law No. 1. Permit. Placlement of sign on footway outside 117 Sturt Street, 3. Receipt of application and payment for above Permit.		14047	Unicorn Hotel	14047
A12771	05	03	1998	Documents	Letters Out	Ms. Janet Dore, Chief Executive Officer, City of Ballarat, P.O. Box 655, Ballarat 3353	1. Submission from Committee to the Minister for Local Government and Planning, Hon. Robert Maclellan sent for your information. Submission was prepared following discussion with him about the role of the Institute and its building in the proposed Camp Street/Lydiard Street Arts Precinct development. 2. From City of Ballarat dated 17th March 1998 acknowledging above information. 3. Seeking pre-owned personal computer for location in the library office at the Institute.		14047	Buildings	14047
A12772	05	03	1998	Documents	Letters In	Bill Cook, Compliance Officer, City of Ballarat, P.O. Box 655, Ballarat 3353	1. Receipt of appolication and payment of permit fees re Local Law (Footway) Permit. 2. Permit re placement of one sign on footway outside 117-119 Sturt St. Ballarat		14047	Buildings	14047
A12773	20	11	1997	Documents	Letters In	Janet Dore, Chief Executive Officer, City of Ballarat, P.O. Box 655, Ballarat 3353	1. Re: Camp Street Development Task Group (limited membership). Be assured that we will keep you fully informed as this matter proceeds through Council. 2. Letter dated 12th November 1997 to Janet Dore requesting membership on the above committee.		14047	Buildings	14047
A12774	19	06	1997	Documents	Letters In	Robert Grubb, Manager Environmental Services, City of Ballarat, P.O. Box 655, Ballarat 3353	1. Re: Disabled parking request. Council unable at this time to grant request. 2. Letter to Robert Grubb re above matter.		14047	Committees	14047
A12775	24	11	1998	Documents	Letters In	Neil Mann, Deputy Commissioner of Taxation, Small Business Income. 567 Smollett Street, Aulbury NSW.	1. Re: Income Tax: Ballarat Mechanics' Institute Library. You are advised that gifts of $2 and upwards to the abovenamed library fund are an allowable deduction under the provisions of Item 12.1.2 Section 30-100 of the Income Tax Assessment Act 1997. Approval valid until 24th November 2001. 2a-d. Application for Tax Deductibility of Donations to Ballarat Mechanics' Institute Library. 3a-b. Details of the Committee of Management of the Ballarat Mechanics' Institute - Annex A to above application. 4a-c. Plans of above Institute as Annex B to above application,. 5a-c Corporations Law Approval pursuant to sub-section 383(9) for above Institute No. ACN 004 034 575. Attached to above application.		14047	Accounts	14047
A12776	27	02	2004	Documents	Letters In	Daryl Bodey, Sapphire Pacific Pty. Ltd., P.O. Box 495, Ballarat 3353	re: Repairs to west wall of Ballarat Mechanics Institute. Repair Schedule included after discussion with Wendy Jacobs.		14047	Unicorn Hotel	14047
A12777	01	12	2003	Documents	Letters In	Michael Morrow, Cinque Morrow Solicitors, P.O.d Box 716 Ballarat 3353	1a-c. re: Preferred Legal Structure. I strongly recommend that the present structure be retained and not be changed into an "Incorporated Association". (3 pages) 2a-c. Photo copy of hand written information as entered in the Register Book Vol 2284 Fol 456729 - Australian Registrar of Titles. 3a-b. Photo Copy of information in the Victorian Government Gazette - No,. DCCLXIV "An Act to provide for the Incorporation of Literary Scientific and other Associations and Institutions"		14047	Constitution (Rules)	14047
A12778	27	08	2003	Documents	Letters Out	Clive Brooks, Committee	1. C. Brookes, to Elders Insurance Ltd., re: Public Liability Claim by Aileen Maher. 2. Note of Action re Aileen Maher's Pty. Ltd., claim had been settled by Elders o 21.08.2003. Legal Costs 13,200.00 Claim payout 19,775.48 Health Insurance Comm 260.15 Centrelink 4,964.37 $38,200.00 3. C. Brooks to J.Tanevski, Delegated Compensation Recovery Officer, Centrelink. A.E. Maher compensation claim.		14047	Insurance	14047
A12779	01	07	2003	Documents	Letters Out	Mr. Michael Morrow, Cinque Morrow Solicitors, P.O. Box 716, Ballarat 3353	1. re: Creation of Easement. Enclosed Signed original Creation of Easement document as requested. 2. From Cinque Morrow - Re: The Institute and Sapphire Pacific Pty. Lt.d. City of Ballarat has consented to the plan of Creation of Easement and it is ready to be lodged at the Titles Office. Enclosed original Creation of Easement docyument and I would be grateful if Institute would seal it where indicated on the second page and return as soon as possible. 3a-b. Photo copy of Creation of Easement document. (2pages)		14047	Unicorn Hotel	14047
A12780	24	06	2006	Documents	Letters In	J. Tanevski, Delegated Compensation Recovery officer, Centrelink, P.O. Box 312 Sunshine 3020	1. Re: Aileen E. Maher. Preliminary notice under section 1182 of the Social Security Act. 2. From Tress Cocks & Maddox Lawyers, P/O. Box 13072, Law Courts, Melbourne 8010. County Court claim by Aileen Maher. Enclosed for swearing by you an affidavid of documents in the appropriate format. Please have affidavit signed by you before a justice of the peace or ..... This matter has been fixed for trial at Ballarat not before the circuit commencing on 3rd February 2003.		14047	Insurance	14047
A12781	21	11	2002	Documents	Letters In	Michael Morrow, Cinque Morrow Solicitors, P.O. Box 716 Ballarat 3353	1. Re: Ballarat Mechanics' Institute and Sapphire Pacific Pty. Ltd., Plan of Creation of Easement was prepared by Richard J. Steele, Surveyor and lodged with the City of Ballarat four weeks ago. Have written to Heinz & Partners seeking a copy of the plan as presented to the City of Ballarat. 2. Photocopy of letter from Heinz & Partners to Cinque Morrow enclosing copy of plan as requested. 3. Photo copy of Plan of Creation of Easement as mentioned above. 4. From Cinque Morrow Solicitors 9th December 2002, notifying us of receipt of plan. 5. To Cinque Morrow Solicitors. Thank you for update of progress of the Creation of an Easement at the reaqr of the Unicorn Hotel property. 6. From Cinque Morrow Solicitors 20th December 2002. Enclosed copy of letter from Heinz & Partners. You are correct in assuming that the recital of the title documents will more clearly define the nature of the easement - but in short term sit is a "footway". 7. Photo copy of letter from Heinz & Partners to Cinque Morrow daqted 13th December 2002, noting that the amended Plan is now before Council. 8. Photo copy of amended plan.		14047	Unicorn Hotel	14047
A12782	08	05	2002	Documents	Letters In	Barry Josephs, Tress Cocks & Maddox Lawyers, P.O. Box 13072 Law Courts P.O., Melbourne 8010.	1. Copy of Letter from above to Nevett Ford Lawyers, Ballarat. Re: Ballarat Mechanics' Institute ats Maher. Confirmation of telephone request that you attend a view at the Ballarat Mechanics' Institute at 11.30am on 15th May 2002 as our agent. 2. Note by C. Brooks on 26th August 2002. Letter to Shane Hooper of Elders re claim for injury in entrance area. Received phone call in reply on 26th August 2002 from Shane who advised that we could not take any action to correct possible safety hazards in the area until the claim is resolved. When this occurs we should obtain a report from a Safety Engineer before proceeding with any corrective action. 3. From Tress Cocks & Maddox on 11th September 2002 notifying receipt of Schedule of Documents from the plaintiff's solicitors. Copy eclosed for your information. We are required to to prepare an Affidavit of Documents setting out the documents which the Institute has or may have had in its possession or power that relate to matters in dispute in the action and in particular any documents available as per the Schedule. Please provide copies of all documents. 4. In the County Court of Victoria at Ballarat No. CI-02-01670. Between Aileen Maher and the Mechanics Institute. Schedule of Documents in respect of which the Plaintiff seeks discovery from the Defendant. 5. Note on Maher Insurance Claim written by Frank Hurley on 24th September 2002. Called "Jodie" of Elders in Brisbane - 07 30051969. She advised that the solicitors had made settlement offer of $7000 as offer of compromise. If not accepted within 28 days plaintiff becomes liable for defendants' legal costs (if defendant wins I assume) etc. 6. To Barry Josephs, Tress Cocks & Maddox on 25th September 2002, Re: Claim by Aileen Maher. In reference to your letter of 11th September 2002 and my conversation with your office on the attached Schedule of Documents sought. The Institute has no documents relevant to anything in items 1, 2, 3, 6, and 7 in the Schedule, Re: Item 5, enclosed print-outs from our recently implmented computer system of Aileen Maher's membership status and current book borrowing record.		14047	Insurance	14047
A12783	006	05	2002	Documents	Letters In	Daryl Bodey, Sapphire Pacific Ptyl Ltd., P.O. Box 495 Ballarat 3353	1. Re: Our Property 127 - 131 Sturt Street Ballarat (former Unicorn Hotel) Your Property 117-119 Sturt Street Ballarat. As requried, ad not serve, notice in accordance with Form 6 of the buildings act 1993 and the Building Regulation 1994. The appropriate Form 6 is enclosed accompanied by three copies of the Form 7 notice. ie: * Architectural Drawings prepared by Malcolm Elliott Architects. Drawings are numbered TPA1, TPA2, TPA3, TPA4, and TPA5, indicating the exact location and nature of works. * Attached proposed protection methods. 2. Proposed Protection Works - Rear of 117-119 Sturt Street, Ballarat. Mechanics Institute Library (former Stock Exchange Building). 3. To Sapphire Pacific Pty. Ltd., dated 16th May 2002. In reply to your letter of 6th May 2002. Subject to the following points as discussed the Institute agrees to the proposed protection work: viz You will provide during demonition/construction stages:- (a) opportunity for you and Institute to inspect the external wall of our library building when this wall is exposed after the demolition of your present building. This inspection will enable assessment of the waterproofness and general condition of that wall and allow for any remedial action necessary. (b) you will ensure that no moisture penetration can occur between the Institute wall and any adjoining wall you construct. If appropriate, you will place flashing or use another approved means to prevent between walls moisture entry. 4. Photocopy of Protection Works Response Notice.		14047	Unicorn Hotel	14047
A12784	11	09	2005	Documents	Notices	Australian Securities & Investments Commission, P.O.Box 4000, Gippsland Mail Centre, Vic. 3841	Form 484: Change to company details. (unsigned copy thereof) - 2 pages.		14047	ASIC	14047
A12785	16	11	2005	Documents	Letters In	Daniel Rake, Manager, Client Service, Public Information Program. Australian Securities & Investments Commission, P.O.Box 4000, Gippsland Mail Centre, Vic. 3841	1. The Ballarat Mechanics Institute - ACN 004 034 575. On 16.-0.2005 ASIC received document No. 022314070 incorrectly completed. Returned document to the Institute for correction and return by 09.11.2005, then extended time to 07.12.2005. If not returned by then ASIC ;may apply to the Court under subsection 1274(11) of the Corporations Act 2001 for an order against the company or the officers of the company directing that the company or its officer make good the default. This may result in significant legal costs being ordered against the company or its officers. 2. 21.09.2005 Document No. 022314070 - Copy of letter from ASIC regarding the above matter and requesting amendment and return within fourteen days of date of this notice. Jessica O'Neil, Customer Service Officer.		14047	ASIC	14047
A12786	2005	01	2005	Documents	Letters In	Daniel Rake, Manager, Client Services, Public Information Program, Australian Securities & Investments Commission, P.O.Box 4000, Gippsland Mail Centre, Vic. 3841	1. Amendments required to form 484 Chage to Company Details. Document No. 020932683.Enclosed form 484 was received on 18.01.2005. The form has not been completed correctly and therefore cannot be processed. Form must be completed and returned to us by 08.02.2005. 2. Form 304 - Change of Office Holders. Dated 12.01.2005		14047	ASIC	14047
A12787	12	10	2004	Documents	Letters In	Jeremy McNeice, Director, Operations, Public Information Program, Australian Securities & Investments Commission, P.O.Box 4000, Gippsland Mail Centre, Vic. 3841	1. Pay Invoice & check Company Statement. Increase in Annual Review fee after 01.07.2004 from $200 to $212. Please pay account balance. 2. 12.10.2004 Company Statement. (Current details of Company) Check this statement carefully and notify ASIC of any changes to company details. (2 pages)		14047	ASIC	14047
A12788	22	07	2004	Documents	Letters In	Daniel Rake, Manager, Client Services, Public Information Program, Australian Securities & Investments Commission, P.O.Box 4000, Gippsland Mail Centre, Vic. 3841	1. Change of Company details document No. 020450644, ACN 004 034 575. For your urgent attention. Received enclosed document on 21.07.2004. Cannot be processed as it is incorrectly completed. Please correct and return to this office by 12.08.2004. 2. From ASIC - Document acknowledgement. Documents lodged. Doc. No. 020450644. Form 484 - Change to company details - 0 3. 01.08.2004 To ASIC - Amendment for form 484 Change to Company details. ie. Mr. N. Darwin replaces Mr. F. Morrow and Dr. F. Hurley replaces Mr. J. Blythman. 4. 05.08.2004 from ASIC notifying receipt of above information re changes to Company		14047	ASIC	14047
A12789	19	07	2004	Documents	Letters Out	Daniel Rake, Manager, Client Services, Public Information Program, Australian Securities & Investments Commission, P.O.Box 4000, Gippsland Mail Centre, Vic. 3841	a-g. Completed Form 484 - Change to Company details.		14047	ASIC	14047
A12790	30	04	1971	Documents	Statements	Daniel Rake, Manager, Client Services, Public Information Program, Australian Securities & Investments Commission, P.O.Box 4000, Gippsland Mail Centre, Vic. 3841	Form 388 - Copy of financial statements and reports. (2 pages)		14047	ASIC	14047
A12791	23	03	2004	Documents	Letters In	Daniel Rake, Manager, Client Services, Public Information Program, Australian Securities & Investments Commission, P.O.Box 4000, Gippsland Mail Centre, Vic. 3841	1. Confirmation of key changes to organisation details. The following changes have been notified - Office Holder Cessation - Stevenson, Geoffrey David (Director). Please review the4se changes against your organisation's recordsw and if any of the details are incorrect, please notify us. 2a-c. Copy of Change to Company details - Form 484 dated 16.04.04		14047	ASIC	14047
A12792	11	10	03	Documents	Letters In	Daniel Rake, Manager, Client Services, Public Information Program, Australian Securities & Investments Commission, P.O.Box 4000, Gippsland Mail Centre, Vic. 3841	Company Statement - details for checking and notification should any changes be appropriate. (2 pages)		14047	ASIC	14047
A12793	11	12	2003	Documents	Letters In	Daniel Rake, Manager, Client Services, Public Information Program, Australian Securities & Investments Commission, P.O.Box 4000, Gippsland Mail Centre, Vic. 3841	1. Confirmation of key changes to organisation details. Following change notified. Office Holder Appointment - Hosking, John Anthony (Director). Please review these changes and notify any inaccuracies. 2a-c. Form 484 - Change to company details - Hosking J.A. dated 09.12.2003		14047	ASIC	14047
A12794	11	03	2003	Documents	Notices	Daniel Rake, Manager, Client Services, Public Information Program, Australian Securities & Investments Commission, P.O.Box 4000, Gippsland Mail Centre, Vic. 3841	Information Sheet. Fees for commmonly lodged documents. (6 pages)		14047	ASIC	14047
A12795	23	05	2003	Documents	Letters In	Mark Drysdale, Executive Director, Public and Commercial Services, Public Information Program, Australian Securities & Investments Commission, P.O.Box 4000, Gippsland Mail Centre, Vic. 3841	1. ASIC Lodging Changes to company details and paying fees. Information re Review date. 2a-c - Financial reports information sheets - Public Companies (3 pages) 3a-c Annual statements & solvency resolutions information sheets (3 pages) 4a-k Chapter 2M - Financial reports and audit. Part 2M.3 Financial reporting. Division 1 - Annual financial reports and directors' reports. Section 292 (11 pages) 5a-e. Corporate Law Economic Reform Program information.(5 pages) 6a-e. Easier ways to lodge and pay information (5 pages) 7a-f. Annual Statements & Solvency Resolution information (6 pages) 8a-g. Corporations Act 2001 information Sections 294, 295, 296, 299, 300, (7 pages 9. To ASIC - enclosing late fee of $65 and requesting information re registration of small not-for-profit organisations managed by voluntary committees such as ours.		14047	ASIC	14047
A12796	12	06	1998	Documents	Notices	Australian Securities and Investment Commission	12796.1a-b Notification of change to officeholders (form 304) - dated 12/06/1998. 12796.2 a-b Notification of change to officeholders (form 304) - dated 07/06/1999. 12796.3 Notification of change to officeholders (form 304) - dated 15/12/2000. 12796.4 a-c Notification of change to officeholders (form 304) - dated 31/05/2001. 12796.5 a-b Notification of change to officeholders (form 304) - dated 05/06/2001. 12796.6 a-b Notification of change to officeholders (form 304) - dated 06/11/2001. 12796.7 a-b Notification of change to officeholders (form 304) - dated 04/02/2002. 12796.8 a-b Notification of change to officeholders (form 304) - dated 26/08/2002. 12796.9 a-b Notification of change to officeholders (form 304) - dated 17/03/2003. 12796.10 a-b Notification of change to officeholders (form 304) - dated 06.05.2003.		14047	ASIC	14047
A12797	24	11	1997	Documents	Notices	Australian Securities Commission	12797.1a-e Annual Return of a company - dated 24/11/1997 (five pages) 12797.2a-d Annual Return of a company - dated 7/06/1999 (four pages) 12797.3a-e Annual Return of a company - dated 12/06/1998 (five pages) 12797.4a-f Annual Return of a company + Guide - dated 25/06/2000 (six pages) 12797.5a-c Annual Return of a company - dated 19/12/2001 (3 pages) 12797.6a-e Annual Return of a company - dated 22/11/2002 (five pages)		14047	ASIC	14047
A12798	16	07	2001	Documents	Reports	Australian Securities Commission,	a-b. Form 388 - Copy of financial statements and reports year ending 30.4.2001(2pages)		14047	ASIC	14047
A12799	29	07	2002	Documents	Reports	ASIC	a-c. Form 388 - Copy of financial statements and reports from 1.5.2001 - 30.4.2002 (3 pages)		14047	ASIC	14047
A12800				Documents	Reports	ASIC	1a-b. Form 388 - Copy of financial statements and reports from 1.5.2002 to 30.4.2003 (2 pages) 2. Assessment Receipt dated 17.6.1999		14047	ASIC	14047
A12801	17	06	1999	Documents	Letters In	ASIC	1. Requisition: Document relating to an organisation - Doc No. 015560349. Document received but could not be processed. Deficiencies of details - Organisation not identified and complete the form 388. Correction and return of document by 8.7.1999 matter of urgency. 2a,b. From ASIC dated 23.7.1999 as above plus request for submission of (1)Accounts and Reports required to be presented at the Anual General Meeting.(2) Clarify reason for lodgement of statements and reports as this company is a public company? Not a small pty. Hand wirtten note by Frank Hurley detailing actions taken (2 pages). 3a-b. Form 388. Copy of financial statements and reports from 30.4.1999 to 31.5.1999 (2 pages)		14047	ASIC	14047
A12802	30	06	1999	Documents	Reports	ASIC	1a-b. Form 388. Copy of financial statements and reports 30.4.1999 to 31.5.1999 (2 pages) 2a-c. One Hundred and Fortieth Annual Report of the Committee and Financial Statement for the year ended 30th April 1999 (3 pages) 3a-b. Ballarat Mechanics' Institute Additional Statutory Information dated 31.5.1999. (2 pages) 4. Copy of Ballarat Mechanics' Institute - Auditor's report dated 28.5.1999. 5a. Copy Profit and Loss Statement year ending 30.4.1999 b. Copy Statement of cash flows for the year ended 30.5.1999. c. Copy Balance sheet as at 30.4.1999. d Copy Balance sheet as at 30.4.1999.		14047	ASIC	14047
A12803	06	01	1998	Documents	Letters In	Michael Morrow, Dobson Morrow, Solicitors, P.O.Box 347, Ballarat, Victoria 3353	1. Re: 1997 Annual Return, Enclosing copy of ASIC pamphlet "Doing Business with ASIC for your information. 2. Above pamphlet		14047	ASIC	14047
A12804	08	08	2002	Documents	Letters Out	Pam Burns, Customer Service Officer, ASIC, P.O. Box 4000, Gippsland Mail Centre, Vic, 3841	1. Apology for need to return Form 388 for correction. 2. From ASIC Further corrections to form 388 requested: (1) Lodge the director's declaration, (2) Please complete the details of current auditor section on page 2 of form 388.		14047	ASIC	14047
A12805	24	06	1997	Documents	Notices	Ballarat Mechanics' Institute	Notice to "Users of newspaper collection & research material" - Introduction of service charge.		14047	Accounts	14047
A12806	27	03	1995	Documents	Notices	BMI	a. Rules and pocedures for: (1) Access to material in the archival collection. (2) Machine copying of matrial in the archival collection. (pencil not idicates this was passed at committee meeting 27.03.1995. b. Copy of BMI Research - Study contract		14047	Library	14047
A12807				Documents	Notices	BMI	a. Copying of items by users with their own copying equipment - registration form. b. Declaration by library user and authorised officer. Ordinary user/members "		14047	Library	14047
A12808				Documents	Notes	BMI	a-b. Keyphrases used on search engines (130 different keyphrases)		14047	Library	14047
A12809	28	11	2007	Documents	Letters In	sales@austdomains.com.au	'Domain Name - library.org.au' will expire on 26th Feb. 2008. There are only 90 days left to expiry. Amount due for the renewal of Domain Name - library.org.au for 2 years is AUD$36		14047	Accounts	14047
A12810				Documents	Letters In	Anthony, Didjital Multimedia, 624 Barkly Street, Buninyong Vic. 3357	re: Community access web hosting package. Regarding the CD-ROM you mentioned, one option (depending on the database design) would be to export the data to html. It is possible to set up a CD-ROM that includes a search feature using html and javascript. By exporting html you could also post ad search your database files dynamically on the internet as well. Another option for posting the database to the web would be to export from filemaker as a text file and then import the data into a mysql database. Theoretically this should work o.k.		14047	Library	14047
A12811				Documents	Letters In	Anthony Archbold, Dijital Multimedia, 624 Barkly Street, Buninyong 3357	re: "Community Access" Web Hosting. We offer special "Community Access" web hosting packages that have been specifically designed for community groups and not-for-profit organisation which include: **Our 30 day Full Money Back Guarantee. **50MB space. **500 MB Bandwidth per month. **Free setup. **Free sub-domain-yourname.myballarat.org (where applicable). ** Free fully featured system control panel. **Free Detailed web statistics. **1 POP3 E-mail account (including Web Based Access & Catch-all E-mail). **E-mail Aliases, Forwarding & Autoresponders. **Private FTP Access. **PHP4, CGI & Server Site Includes (SSI)Support. **MS FrontPage Server Extensions Support (as required). **MySQL Database Access. **Plus many more features. **Cost:$99 per year (an extra 20% off all web hosting packages during March 2004. If this package doesn't suit, we can custom design a web hosting package to suit your individual needs.		14047	Quote/Tender	14047
A12812				Documents	Letters In	Carla Evans, austdomains.com.au	1. re: [Aust#335] What you would need to do if you wish to redirect your website address to: www.giant.net.au/users/bmi you would need to purchase our Aust Direct Package which is a redirection service and is an addition $35.00 per year. Alternatively if you have hosting with someone they may be able to set up your new domain name as a sub domain. It may pay to contact them and see if they are able to do this, if not there is no alternative other than Aust Direct. Please click on the following link for the application form: https://www.austdomains.com.au/orderaustdirect.htm Let me know if you have any questions. 2. To austdomains.com.au dated 02.03.2004. BMI has registered with you the name library.org.au. It is parked at the momet and we wish to point it to our website. We are not familiar with the procedure and would appreciate your pointing it to our site for us.		14047	Quote/Tender	14047
A12813				Documents	Letters In	Richard Hayward, Content and Community Product Manager, Victoria's Network: VICNET	1. The main costs for your site are your annual hosting fee ($330 inc. GST) and the development cost for an estimate of $2,200 inc. GST. I can't view the URL you provided: http://www.giant.net.au/users/bmi. With regard to comprehensive linking, we can provide adivce as to how this can easily be achieved. 2a.b. To brendanf@vicnet.net.au on 01.03.2004. We, the BMI are a non-profit organization and a registered charity who are looking for a host for our website which is presently www.giant.net.au/users/bmi We have a large collection of reference books that are of national significance and a lending library collection, both on database. Do vicnet provide a hosting service and an interactive site for searching our collection?		14047	Quote/Tender	14047
A12814	27	02	2004	Documents	Invoices	Aust Domains	1. Tax Invoice No. 17903 - $27.00 paid by W R Bridges' Visa card. (library.org.au registered until 26.02.2006) 2. From Aust Domains. Your application for registration of the domain: library.org.au has now been submitted for processing. USERNAME: rex. PASSWORD: Domain: library.org.au Expiry : 25.02.2006. 3. From Aust Domains. Your domain registration is now complete. You may access all your features at http://www.austdomains.com.au/manage.htm If you hold any other domain names, we'd love to quote you on renewal. Keep all your domains under the one management system! 4a.b From ASIC dated 26.02.2004. National Names Index - extract of Company details.		14047	Library	14047
A12815	10	08	2005	Documents	Letters In	Gerry Kennedy gerval1@Bigpond.net.au	1. Request for 60 international members of the Cinema & Theatre Association (UK) to visit our Theatre on Friday 17th Feb, 2006. 2. From Gerry Kennedy dated 03.02.2006. Confirming visit of above members at 11am on 21st February. 3. From Gerry Kennedy dated 14.03.2006. Thank you for arranging and conducting informative tour of the Ballarat Mechanics' Institute.		14047	Lecture booking	14047
A12816	31	07	2005	Documents	Letters In	Bob Orr, Secretary, Probus Club of Creswick, P.O.Box 500, Creswick. 3363	Thank you for your talk to our members at the Club's July meeting. Arising from your talk we are now endeavouring to arrange a visit to the Institute for interested members.		14047	Lecture booking	14047
A12817	07	04	2005	Documents	Letters In	Max Lawson, Secretary, Begonia City Probus Club, P.O.Box 2719, Bakery Hill 3354	Re: Tour of the Institute by Begonia City Probus Club on 22/03/2005. Thank you for the most informative and interesting tour of the Institute.		14047	Lecture booking	14047
A12818	22	07	2004	Documents	Letters In	Hashim Osmic - hfsmq@netspace.net.au	Request for 'work experience' in the area of website design.		14047	Staff	14047
A12819	12	06	2004	Documents	Letters In	Mrs. Roma Norman, Secretary, Ballarat Ladies Probus Club, P.O. Box 348W, Ballarat West 3350	Thank you for the guided tour of BMI on 10th June 2004. It was so informative and so enjoyable.		14047	Lecture booking	14047
A12820	10	09	2004	Documents	Letters Out	Mrs. D. Kinnersly, 6 Hastings Street, Wendouree 3355	Thank you for the generous donation from the Wendouree Baptist Church following a guided tour of thhe Mechanics' Institute.		14047	Donations	14047
A12821				Documents	Letters In	Peter Hiscock, "Ballanbrae" Box 363 Buninyong 3357	Request for Melbourne Heritage Group to tour BMI on Friday 19th October (no year date) at 2pm.		14047	Lecture booking	14047
A12822	03	12	2003	Documents	Notes	Kath to Rosemary (Librarians at BMI)	Howard Humffray, great grand-son of J.B.Humffray will possibly be in tomorrow 9.30 - 10ish and most likely care to see room named after his great grand-father. He is in his 80's. Frank won't be in til round 11am, to you know if anyone else of the committee will be in then to speak with him? He is here for Eureka Celebrations. Howard Humffray, Melbourne (03) 9787 9215.		14047	Buildings	14047
A12823	03	10	2003	Documents	Letters In	Elizabeth Rogers, Hon Secretary, The Friends of the State Library of South Australia,	Thank you for the comprehensive talk and tour you gave us on Saturday afternoon 27th September 2003.		14047	Lecture booking	14047
A12824	19	08	2003	Documents	Letters In	Jenny Leviston, Teacher - Diploma of Library and Informatio Studies, University of Ballarat	1. Thank you for showing us around the Mechanics' Institute on 2nd August. The students and I really enjoyed the visit. 2. From Anne Beggs Sunter, Australian History, School of Behavioural and Social Sciences and Humanities, University of Ballarat, dated 06.08.2003. Thank you for guided tour for our students		14047	Lecture booking	14047
A12825	21	07	2003	Documents	Letters In	Dr Anne Beggs Sunter, Lecturer in History and Heritage, University of Ballarat, PO Box 663, Ballarat 3353	Request to bring group of undergraduate history students for visit to BMI on 30th July.		14047	Lecture booking	14047
A12826	20	03	2003	Documents	Letters In	Kerrie Kelly, Convenor, Victorian ALIA Library Technicians, State Library of Victoria, Information Resource Division, 328 Swanston Street, Melbourne 3000.	Confirmation and itinerary for visit of 40 delegates to BMI on Saturday 29 March and profile of group (library technicians).		14047	Lecture booking	14047
A12827	10	02	2003	Documents	Letters In	Kerrie M. Kelly, Convenor - Victorian ALIA Library Technicians, State Library of Victoria, Information Resource Division, 328 Swanston Street, Melbourne 3000.	Notification of times and group numbers of library technicians' visit on 29th March.		14047	Lecture booking	14047
A12828	...	05	2005	Documents	Records	Ballaarat Mechanics' Institute, 117 Sturt Street, Ballarat 3350	BMI Newsletter May 2005.		14047	Library	14047
A12829	...	05	2006	Documents	Records	Ballaarat Mechanics' Institute, 117 Sturt Street, Ballarat 3350	Ballaarat Mechanics' Institute Newsletter May 2006.		14047	Library	14047
A12830	01	02	2005	Documents	Notices	Ballaarat Mechanics' Institute, 117 Sturt Street, Ballarat 3350	Press Release that the Royal South Street Society will permanently locate its offices in the Ballaarat Mechanics' Institute from 1 April 2005.		14047	Shop & Office Rentals	14047
A12831	09	11	2004	Documents	Letters In	Justine Heazlwewood, Director and Keeper of Public Records, Victorian Archives Centre, 99 Shiel Street, North Melbourne 3051	Granting permission to publish public records with conditions as stated. Attached PROVguide 'How to Cite Material'.		14047	Committees	14047
A12832	09	11	2004	Documents	Fax (Telefax)	James McKinnon, Manager, Public Program, PRO Victoria	1. re: Application for Permission to Publish (Not-for-profit publication) and a copy of the text that will accompany the image for which approval is requested. Image No. VPRS4066/PO John Basson Humffray who was the first President of BMI and after whom a room is to be named. Two Panels will be permanently affixed to the wall one of which will outline the history of the room since 1869. Text on the other panel will give a brief biography of Humffray, show his portrait and an image of the Ballarat Report League Charter. Subject to the designer's advice, the BMI will be happy to note on the panel the fact that the Reform League document has been listed on the UNESCO Memory of the World register in addition to any othr source acknowledgement requirements. 2. From James McKinnon on 12.13.2004. Attached form you need to complete, sign and return form to my attention at the address or fax.		14047	Batten room	14047
A12833	09	11	2004	Documents	Letters Out	Ms. Madeleine Say, State Library of Victoria, 328 Swanston Street, Melbourne 3000	1. Re: Permission to reproduce image of J.B.Humffray (H325). John Basson Humffray who was the first President of BMI and after whom a room is to be named. Two Panels will be permanently affixed to the wall one of which will outline the history of the room since 1869. Text on the other panel will give a brief biography of Humffray, show his portrait and an image of the Ballarat Report League Charter. Subject to the designer's advice, the BMI will be happy to note on the panel the fact that the Reform League document has been listed on the UNESCO Memory of the World register in addition to any othr source acknowledgement requirements. 2. Application for Permission to Publish or refproduce material (copy of form)		14047	Batten room	14047
A12834	12	11	2004	Documents	Letters In	Dr. Dianne Reilly, La Trobe Librarian, 328 Swanston Street, Melbourne, Vic, 3000	1. I am enclosing the forms granting you permission to use material from the Library's collections in an exhibition. Acknowledgement must be made to the LA TROBE PICTURE COLLECTION, STATE LIBRARY OF VICTORIA as indicated and must appear adjacent to the image. No fee will be charged in this instance. 2. Application for Permission to Publish or reproduce material - signed approval.		14047	Batten room	14047
A12835		09	2004	Documents	Letters In	Bruce Baskerville, Acting Principal Heritage Officer, NSW Heritage Office, Locked Bag 5020, Parramatta NSW 2124.	1. re: Notice of intention to consider listing Bathurst Old School of Arts Library Collection ON THE STATE HERITAGE REGISTER. You are invited to make a written submission to the Heritage Council of NSW at the following address with respect to the proposal by the close of business - 03.09.2004. Heritage Council of NSW, Locked Bag 5020, Parramatta NSW 2124. Further information can be obtained on www.heritage.nsw.gov.au by clicking on >listing heritage items . comments on proposed listings. 2. To bronwyn.hanna@heritage.nsw.gov.au on 31.08.2004. While I am sure we at Ballarat wish those associated with the Bathurst proposal well, we are not familiar with their collection and cannot offer any informed comment. I suggest that contact with SMSA or Professor Roger Morris at the Sydney University of Technology who was active in the formation of AMISA might provide a source qualified to provide comment on the heritage significance of the Bathurst collection		14047	Committees	14047
A12836	13	04	2004	Documents	Newspaper Items	The Minister for Local Government. Media Contact: Mr. Geoff Howard MP, Member for Ballarat East.	Draft - Media Release. "The Ballaarat Mechanics Institute will be able to index the 137 years history of the Ballarat Courier thanks to a grant of $10,000 from the Bracks Government's Community Partnerships Initiative......" "The six Mechanics Institutes which will share in these grants have historically significant book collections and are an integral part of the public library lending network" said Ms. Broad. The other Mechanics Institutes to receive the grants are located at Berwick, Footscray and Prahran plus the Melbvourne and Maldon Athenaeums." (2 pages)		14047	Grants	14047
A12837			2004	Documents	Notes	Mr. Phil Roberts, President, Ballarat Mechanics' Institute	a. Draft: Invitation to formal opening of restored former library room in the BMI and its official naming as the Humffray Room in honour of the BMI's first President and 1854 Ballarat Reform League Secretary, John Basson Humffray - at 10.30 am - 11 am. Friday 19th November 2004. Light refreshments will be available. Immediately after the function, a 30 minute guided tour of the BMI building and an outline of plans for the next stage of restoration will be provided for those able to stay. RSVP by Monday 15th November 2004. Tel: 5331 3042 between 9.30 am. - 4.30 pm. Email: bmi@giant.net.au b. Copy of printable version of invitation including logo and pictures.		14047	Batten room	14047
A12838	26	02	2004	Documents	Letters In	Sylvia Adova, Coordinator, "Museum Treasures" CD Series, Ciao on the Net Pty. Ltd.,. 2/140 Pascoe Vale Road, Moonee Ponds Vic 3039	1. Thank you very much for giving us the changes to the presentation. We have made them and attached a copy of the revised version. 2a-c. Coloured copy of presentation of information for BMI on "Museum CD" (3 pages)		14047	Advertisement	14047
A12839	11	11	2003	Documents	Letters In	Tracey Hull, Manager Major Events, City of Ballarat, Town Hall, P.O.Box 655. Ballarat 3350	We invite you to be included in the Events Ballarat - Events and Conferences Resource Directory 2004. The Directory membership is from February 1st, 2004 to February 28th 2005. Attached are booking details. Please return your bookings reply by Friday 28th November 2003.		14047	Advertisement	14047
A12840	16	11	2002	Documents	Newspaper Items	The Ballarat Mechanics' Institute	1. Press Release. "The restored facade of the Ballarat Mechanics' Institute was formally 'unveiled' on Saturday 16th November 2002. Catherine King, Federal Member for Ballarat and Mayor Councillor David Vendy congratulated the Institute and workers involved i the restoration. The work was carried out with assistance of a $189,000 grant from the Commonwealth Government's Curltural Heritage Projects Program.......... 2. Letter of thanks to Catherine King for being part of the above event.		14047	Grants	14047
A12841	01	11	2002	Documents	Letters In	Wendy Jacobs, Architect and Heritage Consultant, P.O.Box 193, Ballarat Victoria 3353	a. Re: Ballarat Mechanics' Institute Building Works. Here is a copy of the letter from Daryl Elford regarding contactors on the project who should be notified of the opening ceremony. b. Copy of letter from Daryl Elford of S.J.Weir Pty. Ltd as mentioned above.		14047	Buildings	14047
A12842	05	08	2002	Documents	Letters In	Ms. Marjorie Walker - curator for the Exhibition for the Committee of Management, The Highway Gallery, 14 The Highway, Mount Waverley, Victoria 3149	Thank you for the help you gave us in lending items to The Highway Gallery for the recent "Remember the Mechanics" Exhibition held at the Gallery. We appreciate the efforts made by Roger Trudgeon in taking care of you ritems and delivering them safely to the Gallery for the Exhibition.		14047	Exhibitions & Displays	14047
A12843	08	04	2002	Documents	Letters In	The Dramatic Group P/L, 1/1 Bleakhouse Lane , Albert Park Vic 3206.	re: Arts Info Grants and Services Database. .....The Dramatic Group is the publisher of dramaticonline.com, the news, jobs and industry information service, which reaches more than 20,000 arts and cultural industry workers each week. We are now surveying organisations listed in the database to commence the updating process. Your Organisation is listed in the database, but there are no Grants or Services attached to the database entry. Enclosed is a print out of the details of your Organisation contained in the database. We seek your assistance to bring the iformation up to date with any changes - and most particularly to add the details of any cultural funding or services program provided by your Organisation. You can do this on the following website http://www.dramaticonline.com/grants/ Your log in details are: User ID: 11318. Password: qesadud		14047	Advertisement	14047
A12844	26	02	2001	Documents	Letters In	Dr Ron Southern, 3/304 Clarendon Street, Ballarat 3350	Letter of appreciation on behalf of the Committee of Management for the work he has done on behalf of the Institute.		14047	Committees	14047
A12845	19	11	2004	Documents	Letters In	Jeremy Johnson, Chief Executive Officer, Sovereign Hill, Ballarat	Letter of congratulations on the grand opening of the Humffray Room on 19 November 2004. Also enclosing a cheque for $50 for a Corporate subscription for the Sovereign Hill Museums Association.		14047	Committees	14047
A12846	...	...	...	Documents	Library Records (unbound)	Ballarat Mechanics' Institute	Ballarat Mechanics' Institute Members Listing. UNDATED - SORTED BY NUMBER		14047	Library	14047
A12847	07	02	2005	Documents	Letters In	Gerry Surridge, Director Government Programs, Conservation Volunteers Australia, PO Box 423, Ballarat 3353.	letter of thanks for BMI involvement in Green Reserve program as an Activity Host and request to complete survey form.		14047	Committees	14047
A12848	17	02	2005	Documents	Letters In	David Morrissy, Regional Manager, Conservation Volunteers Australia, PO Box 4326, Geelong, 3220.	Notification of his change to Regional Manager and information of a workshop on volunteer risk management.		14047	Committees	14047
A12849	...	04	2003	Documents	Records	Mark Purcell, Green Reserve Administrator, Conservation Volunteers Australia	Green Reserve Activity - Initial Assessment Document. (6 pages) Activity Title: Archival Newspapers Storage and preservation project.		14047	Committees	14047
A12850	10	11	2005	Documents	Letters In	Mr Robert Allan, Education Coordinator, The Eureka Centre, PO Box 655, Ballarat 3353.	Request for loan of Argus Newspaper of 5 December 1854 for display in an exhibition "Reflections of Eureka" to be held at the Eureka Centre between 25 November 2005 and 26 January 2006. Also details conditions artifacts will be displayed.		14047	Exhibitions & Displays	14047
A12851	10	11	2005	Documents	Letters Out	Mr Robert Allan, Education Coordinator, The Eureka Centre, PO Box 655, Ballarat 3353.	Reply to letter of 28 October. BMI Committee approved the loan of Argus newspaper edition of 5 December 1854 subject to undertakings given in letter, for "Reflections of Eureka" exhibition.		14047	Exhibitions & Displays	14047
A12852	21	02	2005	Documents	Agreements	Luke Flanagan, Assistant Curator, Gold Museum, Ballarat	Gold Museum, Ballarat - Inward Loan Agreement for Exhibition of items on loan from the Ballaarat Mechanics' Institute for loan period 21 February to 23 May 2005. Attached Schedule A - list of items.		14047	Exhibitions & Displays	14047
A12853	16	03	2005	Documents	Agreements	The Sovereign Hill, Museums Association, Ballarat and Gold Museum Ballarat	Inward Loan Agreement for exhibition of items on loan from the Ballarat Mechanics' Institute for loan period 16 March to 10 June 2005. 12853.1 Attached list of Loan Items x 2. 12853.2 Conditions of Loan.		14047	Exhibitions & Displays	14047
A12854	01	02	2005	Documents	Letters Out	Victorian Heritage Register Manager, Heritage Victoria, Nauru House Level 22, 80 Collins Street, Melbourne 3000.	Letter re: Nomination of the Ballaarat Mechanics' Institute Book and Newspaper Collection for inclusion on the Victorian Heritage Register and outlining history and details of the BMI.		14047	Library	14047
A12855	15	04	2003	Documents	Letters Out	Mrs A. Searle, 176 Walker Street, Sebastopol 3356.	Letter of thanks for generous donation of the book "The Debator's Record Vol.1" to the Institute's Research Collection.		14047	Donations	14047
A12856	12	11	2004	Documents	Letters Out	Lloyd and Lorraine Harvey, Photographers, 123 Sturt Street, Ballarat 3350.	Letter of thanks for generously framing, free of charge, a number of photographs from the BMI collection.		14047	Donations	14047
A12857	12	11	2004	Documents	Letters Out	Roxanne and Henk Kelly-Kobes, Dymocks Camberwell, 769 Burke Road, Camberwell 3124.	Letter of warm appreciation for recent gift of eight bays of book shelves.		14047	Donations	14047
A12858	15	03	2002	Documents	Letters In	Alex J. McGoldrick, 70 Creswell Street, Cambell ACT 2612	1. I would like the Library to have a copy of my book Two Families published recently. I made use of the library's resources in the writing of the book and am most grateful for the courteous assistance I was given at all times. 2. To Alex McGoldrick, on 3rd April 2002. Letter of thanks for above donation.		14047	Donations	14047
A12859		03	1998	Documents	Letters In	Timothy Hart, Project Manager, Australian Museums Online Co-ordination Unit, Museum of Applied Arts and Sciences, P.O. Box K346, Hamarket, NSW 1238	1. Information re AMOL (http://amol.phm.gov.au/). The AMOL web is developing and expanding to meet its mission as the principal gateway to representing Australian museums on the internet, 2. Brochure for Community Heritage Grants 1998. 3.a-f " from Heritage Collections Council - Quarterly Report - August 1997. Message from the Chair of the HCC.(6 pages)		14047	Museum	14047
A12860	13	11	1997	Documents	Letters In	Cliff Law, Director, National Initiatives and Collaboration (NIAC) Branch, National Library of Australia, Canberra ACT 2600	1. re: National Library of Australia's Community Heritage Grants (CHG) scheme, and information re Australian Museums On Line (AMOL) project. AMOL is to increase awareness of the collections and services of Australian museums using a national network of online database accessible via the Internet. http://www.nma.gov.au/AMOL/. 2a-d. Survey re AMOL information. To be completed. (4 pages) 3a-f. Introducing AMOL. (6 pages)		14047	Museum	14047
A12861	01	05	2005	Documents	Fax (Telefax)	Milton Watkins, Ballarat Bookbinding & Specialist Printing, 312 Albert Street, Sebastopol 3356	re: Quote for restoring the books dropped in on the 25h April 2005. (3 pages)		14047	Book binding	14047
A12862				Documents	Notes	Edwina ?	Notes on completion of the conservation project. (2 pages)		14047	Library	14047
A12863	18	05	2005	Documents	Letters In	Sharon Touzel, MIMS Student, Monash University, 5 Blair Street, Ballarat, 3350	Advising BMI to apply for the National Library Community Heritage Grant 2005 for the preservation of the cultural heritage collection. The closing date for applications is June 10, 2005. 12863.1a-b Sharon Touzel IMS 5022 Research Project. Outline of Project Results (Signed Rex Bridges) 12863.2 Letter dated 26/9/2005 from Colleen Touzel re daughter's BMI project research documents attached. 12863.3 IMS 5022 Research Project. Sharon Touzel 2005. 'Preservation issues at the Ballarat Mechanics' Institute'. (32 pages)		14047	Grants	14047
A12864	16	05	2005	Documents	Letters In	Professor Martin Westbrooke, Head, School of Science & Engineering, University of Ballarat, 3350	1. To Dr. Frank Hurley, Re: Ferdinand van Mueller folios. The collection is a significant asset to the Institute, and most specimens appear to be in excellent condition. It would be valuable to list and catalogue the speciamens. This would require some input from Dr. Graeme Ambrose, Dr. Florentine or I, as the scientific names, often in the Baron's flowing script and often superseded taxonomy need some interpretation. 2. Same letter as above but written to Clive Brooks		14047	Books	14047
A12865	01	10	2004	Documents	Letters In	Graeme Boscoe,	re: Collection Policy. It is my view that the current policy is not in the best interests of the Institute, for at least four reasons:- a. Operational, b. Financial, c. Cultural, d. Political. The alternative to the present policy which I believe would have the best prospects of achieving the above aims would be to complement, rather than compete with, the municipal service by concentrating the collection on one or more genres of fiction and by concentrating on the higher quality products of those genres.		14047	Library	14047
A12866	06	03	03	Documents	Notes	Frank Hurley,	Ballarat Mechanics' Institute: Ballarat Courier Projects. Project 1. Preservation and storage of full run of Courier 1867 - ie. (1) Selecting the best volumes. (2) Providing appropriate permanent storage. (3) Preservation work and boxing of papers. (4) Resources needed. An application has been lodged with Conservation Volunteers Australia for a project titled Archival Newspapers Storage and Preservation Project. The CVA Area Manager has looked at the basement and papers and strongly supports a project proposal in three stages of 4-6 months. We will need approximately $12,000 to bring this large section of our basement back into usable condition and proide properly for the preservation of our priceless collection of Couriers here in Ballarat the next 50 - 100 years.		14047	Letters Out	14047
A12867				Documents	Notes	?	a. 19th Century collection. Following discussion with Dr. Ian Morrison and submissions from Ron Southern and Rex Bridges and a reading of the library policy of the State Library of Victoria, a number of recommendations should be considered. (1) That the 19the and early 20th century collections be housed separately from the later collections, (2) These be reference books only, (3) That rare and highly valuable vooks in the collections be kep in a secure place. (4) In any further renovation of the building a place should be made available as a permanent exhibition place. (5) Money made from exhibiton staging should be spent on sensitive repair or restoration of damaged material. (6) Efforts should be made to publicise the fact that the collection exists to encourage scholars and researchers to use it. (7) Investigate possibility of working with the University to establish a research position funded under a linkage grant from the Australian Research Council. (8) Find a benefactor or Mr. Bracks who would provide money for fellowships similar to those available from the State Library of Victoria. (9) Investigate possibility of making facsimiles of some of the more important books in our collection. b. 20th and 21st century fiction collection. Suggestions by Graeme Boscoe as listed on file No. 12865.		14047	Library	14047
A12868	03	12	2003	Documents	Records	Auslib Press, P.O. Box 622, Blackwood SA 5051	Copy of information supplied to Australian Libraries: The Essential Directory, 7th edition 2004/2005		14047	Library	14047
A12869	03	01	2006	Documents	Letters In	Howard Hanley, hjhanley@iprimus.com.au	Request for cartoon which appeard in the Ballarat Punch of 190th October 1867. (2 pages)		14047	Library	14047
A12870			2005	Documents	Letters In	Michael Banndenberg, 70 Balaclava Road, Caulfield North 3161	a. Request for access to archival information on the history of the Ballarat Brewing Company. We the authors - John Long, Andrew Bailey and myself will be writing a book the bulk of which will be about Ballarat Bertie, and a very accurate historic breakdown of all the breweries and characters involved. b. Reply to Michael Bannenberg approving the above research and listing conditions relating to the approval.		14047	Library	14047
A12871	29	01	2001	Documents	Records	B. Van Riel	Archival information printed off for B. Van Riel re Chess Club.		14047	Reports	14047
A12872	19	11	2004	Documents	Notes	Dianne Hadden, MLC, 2 Peel Street South, Ballarat 3350	12872.1a-b Extract from VICHANSARD - Whole Speech (Daily Hansard - Proof Version only); details of Peter Lalor history. 12872.2 Vic. Parl Library, Members Biographical Register. Extract re Peter Lalor. 12872.3 Vic. Parl Library, Biographical Database. Extract re John Basson Humffray.		14047	Committees	14047
A12873	27	02	2004	Documents	Letters Out	Miss Pat Adams, 5 Fairview Avenue, Camberwell 3124.	Reply to letter of 6th February re information regarding Jolien Henri Walters. Details from the Ballarat Commercial Directories enclosed.		14047	Library	14047
A12874	06	02	2004	Documents	Letters In	Miss Pat Adams, 5 Fairview Avenue, Camberwell 3124	requesting information re archival search of Grandfather - Jolien Henri Walters and his wife Julia Ann.		14047	Library	14047
A12875	17	08	2003	Documents	Letters In	Barbara Fitzherbert, 5134 Pacifid Highway, Roseville N.S.W. 2069	Requesting information re archival search of Grandfather John Fitzherbert, former librarian of East Ballarat Library 1869-1882 and active in the Mechanics' Institute at that time. Records searched and no membership found in that name. Ms. Fitzherbert advised. (2 pages)		14047	Library	14047
A12876				Documents	Letters In	?	Dear Clive, I hope this helps you in your research! This is the actual size of the card photcopy of BMI Member's ticket (no date) . On the back of this card is my great grandfather's name - George Glencairn Lorimer.		14047	Library	14047
A12877				Documents	Notes	BMI	Notes written in pencil re Mezzanine Floor History. 1. Part of 1869 construction of BMI facade. 2. Designed for use as offices. 3. 1869 - Four offices on the east side of mezzanine and secretary's lodgings on the west side separated by a 'lumber' storage area above ground floor entrance passage. 4. 1869 - offices to be let out to share brokers etc. First tenants selected by tender in June 1869. 1. D. Ham, 2. C.E.Clarke, 3. J. Smith, 4. J. Goodall, 5. C.M.Crombie, 6. F.D.Downes, 7. W.J. Coburn, 8 - 12 not occupied.		14047	Buildings	14047
A12878				Documents	Specifications	Ballaarat Mechanics' Institute	Instructions to Architects. The committee will receive Designs for the new building intended to be erected upon the reserve in Sturt Street. The reserve has a frontage to the said street of 66 feet, by a depth of 165 feet to a right-of-way at the back, one chair wide. Instructions go on to direct requirements, costs, etc. for building, Designs to be forwarded to the office of the Institute, addressed to the Committee, on or before the eighth day of June,. 1860		14047	Buildings	14047
A12879	04	07	2003	Documents	Letters In	Barbara Hart, Australian Serials, National Library of Australia, Canberra ACT 2600	1. Legal Deposit - Receipt of Serial Publication. Thank you for sending the following publication to the National Library of Australia: The proceedings of the Ballaarat Mechanics' Institute, 2002. Your publication is a valuable addition to our collection. Please send oe deposit copy of each future issue, free of charge, as it becomes available.		14047	Receipt	14047
A12880	24	06	2003	Documents	Letters In	Philip McGibbon, Liquidator, J.P.Jenkins Peake & Co.,, P.O. Box 1570, Geelong 3220	re: W & R Powell Pty. Ltd., (In Liquidations) AC 069 767 568 (Formerly trading as "Dymocks - Ballarat"). Requesting unpaid account within 14 days from date of letter. If you require any furter information please contact Trish Irwin of this office.		14047	Accounts	14047
A12881	28	04	2003	Documents	Letters In	National Library of Australia,	Australian ISSN Application form - submitted on 28.04.2003. (2 pages)		14047	Books	14047
A12882	24	06	2003	Documents	Letters Out	D. Wickham, Ballarat Heritage Services P.O. Box 2209. Ballarat Mail Centre 3354	Supplies on Consignment. Payment as follows:- 2 x St. Alipius @ 7.70 15.40 4 x Story of Eureka Stockade @ 7.70 30.80 1 x Eureka Reminiscences @ 7.70 7.70 1 x Ballarat & District Pioneers @ 23.20 23.10 1 x Celebrating Clunes @ 6.60 6.60 - Totalling $83.60		14047	Accounts	14047
A12883	22	11	2002	Documents	Letters In	Cr. David Vendy, Mayor, City of Ballarat, P.O. Box 655, Ballarat 3353	Pleased to advise you that Council has agreed to your request to backfill the gaps from our collection of Courier's to consolidate your collection. Please contact David Miller who will assist you in the process.		14047	Courier cutting	14047
A12884	12	08	2002	Documents	Invoices	Ballarat Heritage Services, P.O. Box 2209, Ballarat Mail Centre 3354	Consignment of books totalling $341.00		14047	Books	14047
A12885				Documents	Letters In	National Library of Australia,	ISSN - Acknowledgement of Online Request. Title of Serial - The Ballaarat Mechanics' Institute Journal. Vol.1. No. 1., print. First publication July 2002, frequency of publication - twice year (2pages)		14047	Receipt	14047
A12886	14	07	2004	Documents	Letters Out	H. Morrow, 11 St. Aidans Drive Lake Wendouree 3350	Congratulations on the nomination for your life membership of the Ballarat Mechanics' Institute which was confirmed at the 145th Annual General Meeting of the 28th June 2004.		14047	Membership	14047
A12887	27	07	2005	Documents	Letters In	Damien E. Butler, 104 Simpson Street, BUNINYONG 3357	1. Letter confirming his resignation as director of BMI as at date. 2. As above - Actual letter of resignation 3. Nomination to Committee of BMI of abovemention by Dr. F. Hurley on 26.8.2004. 4. Nomination of Norm Darwin to Committee 2004 - 2005 on 8.06.2004		14047	Committees	14047
A12888	18	06	2004	Documents	Letters In	Hugh Morrow, 11 St. Aidans Drive, Ballarat 2004	Resignation from committee.		14047	Committees	14047
A12889	04	08	2011	Documents	Statements	Australia Post	Mailing Statements x 2		14047	Accounts	14047
A12890	09	09	2000	Documents	Letters In	W.J. Gribble, 24 Elliott Street, Ballarat 3350	Confirmation of his intention to resign from the BMI Committee as of the 1st December 2000, after 25 years on the committee. Also noted in Mr Gribble's letter his family's long connection with the BMI: William James Gribble, grandfather, President in 1917; father Charles Gribble held office in 1954 and 1965 and himself President 1984 and 1996.		14047	Committees	14047
A12891	10	01	2005	Documents	Letters Out	Councillor Ian Jolly, Town Hall, Sturt Street, Ballarat 3350.	Congratulations on re-election to member of Ballarat City Council. Mention of completed restoration work on BMI facade and Humfray Room and plans for reinstating the period verandah with a contribution of the cost already promised from Ballarat City Council if remainder of funds needed can be found. BMI to seek funding through the Minister for Regional Development. Invitation to take a tour of the BMI and discussion of plans.		14047	Buildings	14047
A12892	29	01	2002	Documents	Letters In	Keith Davison, 7 Semillon Grove, Mount Clear, Ballarat 3350.	Advising of change of address from Smythesdale to above.		14047	Membership	14047
A12893	28	04	2003	Documents	Notices	Ballaarat Mechanics' Institute	12893.1 Notice for BMI Committee Members. What's On at the BMI - May 2003. 12893.2 Notice for BMI Committee Members. What's On at the BMI - June 2003 (dated 2 June 03).		14047	Lecture booking	14047
A12894	26	08	2003	Documents	Letters In	Jennifer Hazelwood, 3 Currawong Court, Mount Helen 3350.	Request for access to archival material held by the Mechanics' Institute to assist in her Ballarat University, Doctor of Philosophy Research Project 'The Role of the Mechanics' Institute in the Cultural Life of Ballarat and the Education of Women 1859-1920s'.		14047	Library	14047
A12895	0210	10	2003	Documents	Letters Out	Jennifer Hazelwood, 3 Currawong Court, Mt Helen 3350.	Advising of BMI committee agreement to access archival material for purposes of research.		14047	Library	14047
A12896	02	06	2003	Documents	Email	Susan Woodward, Lecturer, University of Melbourne, Law School, Victoria 3010.	Follow-up on voluntary survey completed in 2002 on company law issues affecting not-for-profit companies. Advising that final research report now available titled 'A Better Framework: reforming not-for-profit regulation' and details of web site to read/download copy.		14047	Committees	14047
A12897	31	08	2004	Documents	Letters Out	Mr. Peter Reardon, Garden State Insurance, 21 Lydiard Street South, Ballarat 3350	Re: Occasional lease of Mechanics' Institute auditorium.		14047	Insurance	14047
A12898	15	3	1938	Pamphlet	Newspaper Items	Life Magazine Article, titled 'The Romance of Ballarat'.	Article written by Normal Campbell on 15/3/1938 for Life Magazine. Following the Eureka fight thefirst link of the democratic change was forged. It is the story of Ballarat from the time of settlement to the centenary of Ballarat, 1838 to 1938.		14047	Ballarat History	14047
A12899	01	05	2002	Documents	Fax (Telefax)	Barry Joseph, Partner, Tress Cocks & Maddox, Lawyers Australia, email - bjj@tcm.com.au	1. BMI ats Aileen Maher. With reference to the above mentioned we confirm that we have received instructions from Elders Insurance Ltd., claims handling unit, Wyatt Gallagher Bassett to act on your behalf in relation to this claim. Plaintif's solicitors BJT Legal along with an Engineer wish to inspect the step in the walkway leading to the entrance of the library (relevant to this claim) t 11.30am on 15th May 2002. 2a-b Fax dated 08.05.2002 - Longer version of above fax noting that BMI do not engage in any dialogue with the plaintiff or her representatives about the claim or the circumstances of the alleged incident nor, most obviously in relation to the actual area of the incident. 3a-f. Fax dated 08.05.2002 - Writ and Statement of Claim in the above matter.		14047	Insurance	14047
A12900	10	04	2002	Documents	Letters Out	Mr. Graham Hills, BJT Legal, P.O. Box 138, Ballarat 3353	1. The Institute acknowledges receipt of your letter with enclosed County Court Writ - your reference GH:FG 624058757 dated 9th April 2002. The letter and Writ were delivered, on this date, to the Institute's insurers, Elders Insurance Ltd., 214 Armstrong Street South, Ballarat for their action. 2. From Graham Hills, BJT Legal dated 9th April 2002. re: Our Client: Aileen E. Maher. Advising that they act on behalf of the abovenamed Aileen E. Maher. 3a-c. Copy of Writ in the above action. 4a-c. Copy of Statement of Claim in the above action.		14047	Insurance	14047
A12901	25	03	2002	Documents	Letters Out	Mr. Graham Hills, BJT Legal, 38 Lydird Street South, Ballarat 3350	I apologise for the delay in acknowledging receipt of your letter dated 8th March 2002. Your letter has been referred to the Institute's Insurers, Elders Insurance Ltd., 214 Armstrong Street South, Ballara 3350 for action.		14047	Insurance	14047
A12902	13	03	2002	Documents	Notes	Clive Brooks, BMI	1. Delivered original of 8th March 2002 letter from BJT re Mrs. Maher's claim for an injury sustained in a fall in the entrance hall, to Mr. Shane Hooper of Elders Insurance. Requested advice on whether we should take any action to letter, mark the offending step before BJT's engineers inspect the area. Was advised to leave the area 'as is' until the inspection has been carried out. 2. Elders Insurance Ltd., Preliminary claims notification Policy No. 30. BPK. 284075. 3a-d. Completed Multi Purpose Claim Form re above matter. 4a-b. From BJT Legal dated 08.03.2002 advising of action on behalf of Eileen Maher who is claiming injury. Requesting consent to have the relevant premises inspected by an Engineer of their nomination. 5. Notes by R. McInerney, Librarian dated 21st February 2002, re above claim		14047	Insurance	14047
A12903				Documents	Letters In	David Miller, General Manager, City & Cultural Development, City of Ballarat, P.O. Box 655, Ballarat 3350	1. 'With Compliments" slip. 2a-l - City of Ballarat - Copy of "Emerging Issues Bulletin No. 249 - August 2001" Planning List - Application for Review No. 2000/37911. 3. To Michael Morrow, solicitor, dated 13th February 2001 - re: Carriageway easement dispute re: Unicorn Hotel site.		14047	Unicorn Hotel	14047
A12904	16	05	2006	Documents	Letters Out	Email to 'felicitymcmeekin@ballarat.vic.gov.au'	Thank you for the opportunity to revise the entries on the BMI and background of Mechanics' Institute for the new tourism booklet. The attached entires are up to date and outline the experiences that a visitor to the BMI might find attractive and informative.		14047	Advertisement	14047
A12905				Documents	Letters Out	Councillor of the City of Ballarat	For your information, I enclose a copy of the recent Newsletter of the Ballarat Mechanics' Institute. You will see from a reading of the Newsletter that considerable progress has been made in the past 12 months toward the restoration and revitalisation of the BMI. I express the thanks of the Committee to the Mayor and CEO of the City, to you and your fellow Councillors for your interest in and ongoing support of the BMI related projects		14047	Buildings	14047
A12906	02	05	2006	Documents	Letters In	Anthony Schinck, General Manager, City Infrastructure & Development, City of Ballarat, P.O. Box 655, Ballarat 3353	1. A review of the Ballarat Heritage Incentive Fund by Council has identified several properties approved for grants that have not yet commenced the restoration works specified. You have been identified as an applicant for one of these such properties, however we understand that you may no longer wish to take up the grant. If you do Council requires you to commit to commence these works by June 30, 2006 or provide advice of your intentions otherwise. Notification must be received by this date. 2. Email to 'donnagrace@ballarat.vic.gov.au' dated 24th May 2006 re: Heritage Incentive Fund. A contract for the verandah re-instatement has been signed and work is about to begin. The BMI will not be needing to take up the Heritage Incentive Fund grant for the verandah re-instatement project thank you.		14047	Grants	14047
A12907	27	09	2004	Documents	Letters Out	Director of Finance, City of Ballarat, PO Box 125, 3353.	Confirmation that the Regent Multiplex Cinemas P/L lease of the theatre space at the BMI terminated on 1st October 2004.		14047	Hall booking	14047
A12908	08	12	2005	Documents	Letters Out	Cr David Vendy, Mayor, City of Ballarat, Town Hall, Sturt Street, Ballarat, Vic 3350.	Message of warm congratulations on re-election as Mayor for a sixth term.		14047	Committees	14047
A12909	16	05	2005	Documents	Letters In	Liana Thompson, General Manager City Strategy & Governance, City of Ballarat, PO Box 655, Ballarat, Vic 3353.	Planning update for the League of Historical Cities 10th World Conference to be held in Ballarat from 29th Octber to 1st Noember 2006. Council's endorsed topic of "Sustainable Historic Cities: Economics, Preservation and Visions for the Future" will be forwarded to the League of Historical Cities Board for their consideration. CKG Consultants engaged to source international key note speakers and secure sponsorship. Quarterly Newsletter to be disributed to community and stakeholders on progress and planning.		14047	Committees	14047
A12910	25	11	2004	Documents	Letters Out	Mr Rod Leith, Revenue Co-ordinator, City of Ballarat, PO Bo 655, Ballarat 3353.	Re Rates Assesment No. 4291134 and 2nd Rate Instalment for BMI Theatre leased to commercial organisation. Notification that the lease expired on 1 October 2004 and not renewed and relevant part of the building presently unoccupied. 12910.3 - Second letter from BMI dated 7/2/2005 referring to above and receipt of 3rd Rate Instalment.		14047	Accounts	14047
A12911	11	02	2005	Documents	Letters In	Rod Leith, Revenue Co-ordinator, City of Ballarat, PO Box 655, Ballarat 3353.	Re BMI letter of 25th November 2004, advising that a rate exemption has been granted under Section 154 of the Local Government Act 1989, effective from 1 Oct 2004 and will remain in force until property (Theatre) is sold or has a change in use.		14047	Accounts	14047
A12912	31	01	2006	Documents	Letters In	Ron Egeberg, Manager, Eureka Operations, City of Ballarat	Thank you letter for providing materials for inclusion in the "Reflections of Eureka" exhibition at the Eureka Centre from 25 November 2005 to 29 Janury 2006 celebrating the 151st anniversary of Eureka.		14047	Exhibitions & Displays	14047
A12913	23	03	2001	Documents	Records	City of Ballarat	Community Local Law. Local Law No.5 Permit to Place 1 sign on footway during hours ofl business, outside 117-119 Sturt Street Ballarat, conditions as listed. 12913.2 Local Law Permit No.5 dated 31 March 2002 (as above) 12913.3 Local Law Permit No.5 dated 22 March 2004 (as above)		14047	Accounts	14047
A12914	28	07	2003	Documents	Letters In	Cr Liz Sheedy, Acting Keep Ballarat Beautiful Chairperson, City of Ballarat, PO Box 655, Ballarat 3353.	Acknowledgement of receipt of BMI contribution to Ballarat's entry in the Keep Australia Beautiful (Vic) State Awards, and a time will be arranged to meet the State Awards judge who will be visiting Ballarat on Tuesday 5 August 2003.		14047	Committees	14047
A12915	04	06	2003	Documents	Letters In	Phillip Garvey, Property Coordinator, City of Ballarat, PO Box 655, Ballarat 3353.	Request to complete the attached survey from the Department of Sustainability and Environment - 'Annual Survey Form 2002/2003. Management of Historic Places on Public Land'.		14047	Committees	14047
A12916	20	05	2003	Documents	Letters In	Halina Sztynda, Records Co-ordinator & Privacy Officer, City of Ballarat, PO Box 655, Ballarat 3353.	Re removal of all newspaper volumes located in the Town Hall building and combining with the Mechanics' Institute collection. Number of volumes to be removed is approx. 420 volumes of the Ballarat Star and Couriers dated between 1860 and 1974. Professional removalists will be employed at Council cost on the 28th May 2003.		14047	Library	14047
A12917	20	08	2002	Documents	Letters In	Ian Effret, Civic Affairs Contractor, City of Ballarat, PO Box 655, Ballarat 3353.	Request from Council for BMI representative to attend the Councillors' Forum on Wed. 2nd October 2002, to present a Briefing on the renovations that are currently occurring at the Mechanics' Institute.		14047	Letters Out	14047
A12918	21	10	2002	Documents	Letters In	Miriam Semmel, Strategic Planner, City of Ballarat, PO Box 655, Ballarat 3353.	Notification of Amendment C58 to the Ballarat Planning Scheme. Enclosed Notice of Amendment as required under the Planning and Environment Act 1987, and material explaining the history of the precinct of your area, description of the requirements of the heritage overlay planning provisions and how to access further information.		14047	Buildings	14047
A12919	09	02	1996	Documents	Cards	Betty Young	Thank you card for sympathetic support given on the death of brother Jeffrey. 12919.2 'Service of Thanksgiving' for the life of Geoffrey David Stevenson.		14047	Committees	14047
A12920	27	09	2004	Documents	Letters Out	Manager Accounts, Central Highlands Water, 7 Learmonth Road, Wendouree 3355.	Confirmation that the Regent Multiplex Cinemas Pty Ltd lease of theatre space at the BMI terminated on 1 October 2004.		14047	Hall booking	14047
A12921	01	08	2001	Documents	Notices	Victoria Police - Ballarat	Notice to the Victim. Burglary, property damage, Ballarat Mechanics' Institute.		14047	Committees	14047
A12922	22	11	2002	Documents	Notices	Victoria Police - Ballarat	Notice to the Victim. Theft. Stolen property, Ballarat Mechanics' Institute.		14047	Committees	14047
A12923	22	12	2003	Documents	Notices	Victoria Police - Ballarat	Notice to the Victim. Burglary. Property Damage, Ballarat Mechanics' Institute.		14047	Committees	14047
A12924	28	04	1989	Documents	Letters In	Ms Kashu (Kate) Tu Aweave	Complaint re removal of notices.		14047	Shop & Office Rentals	14047
A12925	15	03	2000	Documents	Letters Out	Mr B.C. Bowman, 203 Campbell Crescent, Ballarat 3350.	sending library information brochure and note that name has been recorded on BMI membership.		14047	Membership	14047
A12926	15	03	2000	Documents	Letters Out	Mr R Nuttall, 110 Moss Avenue, Mt Helen, 3350.	sending library information brochure and note that name ha been recorded on BMI membership.		14047	Membership	14047
A12927	23	11	1998	Documents	Letters In	Catherine Heggen, Chairman, Heritage Victoria, Nauru House, Level 22, 80 Collins Street, Melbourne 3000	Thank you for taking the time to show us the Mechanics Institute building and collection on Sunday 15th November. The inspection greatly emphasised the value of your collection, the importance of the building and above all the dilmenna you are faced with in keeping it all together.		14047	Lectures and classes	14047
A12928	20	02	2004	Documents	Letters Out	Les Rodd, Locksmith, 13 Armstrong Street North, Ballarat 3350	Please supply the Ballaarat Mechanics' Institute with copies of each of the following keys in its master key system: MKA - 3 copies (each marked MKA) MKB - 2 copies (each marked MKB)		14047	Buildings	14047
A12929	05	11	2003	Documents	Letters Out	Mr. Graeme Richmond, 103 Bogong Avenue, Ballarat 3350	Thank you for recently taking the time to offer your expert advice on workplace and public safety issues in and around the Institute's buildings. We value your avice very much and have started to act on it. Thank you also for your generous donation of a set of steps suitable for use in our library and a hazard warning sign to be used when floor cleaning is in progress.		14047	Donations	14047
A12930	/	06	2000	Documents	Reports	Notes trasmitted to Tracey Hull for "Events Ballarat"	"Expression of Interest" - 'Goldmining in the 19th century': a special contemporary literature collection. The Ballarat Mechanics' Institute is a non-profit organisation registered with and reporting annually to ASIC (ACN 004 034 575). It has operated continuously since 1857. It is managed by an elected committee. The subscription library has c.500 members. Library collections are open to the public in a heritage building located in the heart of Ballarat 50 metres from the Ballarat Tourism Centre. A recent report (The Libraries of the Mechanics' Institutes of Victoria, Vic. Dept of Infrastructure, June 2000) recommended development of a publicly accessible special collection at the Ballarat Mechanics' Institute on goldmining in the 19th century (see attached p.21 of the report). This submission is for funding to implement that recommendation. The collection would be based on gold-relevant material in Ballarat's present holdings augmented by such material presently neglected in scattered smaller goldfields centre Institutes. Material would be properly catalogued, conserved and made accessible to a public interest in Victiroa's goldmining era. This would be both an event (formally opened in October 2001) and a Gold Victoria project with enduring benefits.		14047	Library	14047
A12931	01	07	2004	Documents	Letters Out	Mary Goossens, Secretary, Buninyong/Mt. Helen Lions Club, P.O. Box 254, Buninyong 3357	On behalf of the Committee and Members of the Institute, please accept our grateful thanks for our Lions Assistance Grant 2004 and also for offers of further assistance in making the Institute's unique heritage collections of books, periodocals and documents more accessible to the public, The money has been spent in improving the facilities available to our group of volunteers who work tirelessly recording huge amounts of data to computer databases and for the provision of a bar-code printer for accurate recording and management of our collections.		14047	Grants	14047
A12932	21	10	2003	Documents	Letters Out	Ms. Rebecca Rayner, Green Reserve, P.O. Box 4326, Geelong Vic 3220	I enclose the following: a. A Tax Invoice/Statement for the sum of $844.00 being for expenditure for timber for the Ballaarat Mechanics' Institute Green Reserve Project. b. A copy of the Tax Invoice/Statement from G. Gay & Co., for the supply of timber and fittings for the Green Reserve Project. The above is to construct shelving to store a signiicant portion of the Institute's valuable collection of 19th and 20th century newspapers. We greatly appreciate your assistance.		14047	Fixtures & Fittings	14047
A12933				Documents	Notes	BMI - Meeting notes handwritten by ?	re: Archives (database) Building Committee meeting memo		14047	Committees	14047
A12934	28	08	2003	Documents	Letters Out	Marie Gallagher, The Courier, P.O. Box 21, Ballarat 3353	Re: Donation of $4000.00 from Courier Management. The Institute operates a Library and Building Development and Restoration Fund for the receipt of donations and gifts. The Fund is endorsed as a Deductible Gift Recipient under Subdivision 30-BA of the Income Tax Asseessment Act 1997 so gifts of $2.00 or more are tax deductible. In accordance with your wishes I enclose a Tax Invoice for the amount of the donation. A formal thank you from our President will follow.		14047	Donations	14047
A12935	22	08	2003	Documents	Letters Out	Mr. David Haymes, Managing Director, Haymes Paint, P.O. Box 167, Wendouree 3355	1. I express grateful thanks and deepest appreciation for the generous contribution by Haymes Paint toward covering the cost of the recent restoration of the facade of the Institute. Your initial letter of support in our application for a substantial grant from Commonwealth Government Community Heritage Projects Program was, I am sure, of significant help in our gaining the grant. Your tangible support in donating the Haymes paint used for the work has enabled us to enhance both the extent and the quality of the project. 2. Thank you letter to Fiona Abbott at Haymes Paints also.		14047	Donations	14047
A12936	30	07	2003	Documents	Letters In	David Haymes, Haymes Paints, P.O. Box 167, Wendouree 3355	We now have all the invoice details re the paint used by the Hishon Brothers on the Mechanics Institute job from David Mulholland. The invoice price to both contractors for the Haymes products used was $6,990.33. Attached our cheque for same.		14047	Buildings	14047
A12937	02	07	2003	Documents	Letters Out	Mr. L. V. Holloway, President, Probus Club of Ballarat Goldfields, 183 Gillies Street, Ballarat 3355	Thank you for the generous donation of $100.00 from your Probus Club during its visit to the Institute on 26th June 2003. Our receipt enclosed.		14047	Donations	14047
A12938	24	06	2003	Documents	Letters Out	Mr. & Mrs. J & D. Plunkett, 101 Sturt Street, Ballarat 3350	Thank you for your generous donation toward the Institute's Library and Building Development Fund. The Institute is striving to responsible maintain its heritage buildings and unique collection of print material while developing its facilities for the benefit of the whole community, Your donation materially assists the Committee in these aims. Your membership and donation receipts enclosed.		14047	Donations	14047
A12939	27	05	2003	Documents	Letters In	Roger Trudgeon, President, Ballarat Historical Society Inc., P.O. Box 2292, Bakery Hill, Vic. 3354	Donation of $500.00 to be used toward the conservation of a number of rare books in the Institute's collection. Members very much enjoyed tour of Institute last year and were enthusiastic about contributing to your ongoing challenge to restore the buildings and work on the collection of books.		14047	Donations	14047
A12940	20	07	2001	Documents	Letters Out	Peter Carroll Plumbing, RMB E8s, Ballarat 3352	Thank you very much for your generous donation of $250.00. The money has been credited to the Institute's Library and Building Development and Restoration Fund. Gifts to this fund are tax deductible. Receipt enclosed.		14047	Donations	14047
A12941	15	11	2003	Documents	Letters Out	Mr. T. Maidment, President, Ballarat & District Genealogical Society Inc.	Our thanks to the members of your Society for the generous donation of $300.00 toward the Institute's efforts to improve the storage and conservation conditions of its unique collection of the Ballarat Courier. Thank you for welcoming me to your meeting and may I, on behalf of the Mechanics' Institute, congratulate The Ballarat & District Genealogical Society on achieving its 25th anniversary. Receipt enclosed.		14047	Donations	14047
A12942	08	12	1999	Documents	Letters In	Tim Hellsten, Principal Statutory Planner, City of Ballarat, P.O. Box 655, Ballarat 3353	1. re: Application No. 361 Proposal: Alterations & Demolitions of Existing Building and Development of Shops & Dwelling. Location: 127-131 Sturt Street, Ballarat. Thank you for your submission to the above application. Council will be considering the application at its Planning Advisory Committee meeting on 16th December 1999 at 6pm. The meeting will provide an opportunity for the applicant/objectors to present verbal submissions to the Committee. Submission should be limited to approximately 5 minutes duration. Please confirm your attendance to Andreana Donhardt on 53205640 prior to the meeting. 2a-c. Copy of Objection by the Ballarat Mechanics' Institute to the Grant of a Planning Permit to Sapphire Pacific Pty. Ltd., in connection with a Proposed Development on Land at 127-131 Sturt Street, Ballarat.		14047	Unicorn Hotel	14047
A12943	27	10	2003	Documents	Letters Out	S & C Albin, Electrical Contractors, 514 Learmonth Street, Buninyong, 3357	1. Confirmation of telephone call requesting you to carry out an upgrade of the electrical switchbords in the shops occupied by each of the following tenants of the Institute. a. Sturt Street Cobbler (shop 113), b. Elegant Nails on Sturt, (shop 115) c. Pot of Gold (shop 121). I understand that the cost estimates that you provided for the work viz: $400 each for shops 113 and 115 and $500 for shop 121, may be subject to small variations. Please keep me informed if you encountr problems that may have a major bearing on costs. 2a-e. Certificates of electrical safety covering above works.		14047	Buildings	14047
A12944	28	08	2002	Documents	Fax (Telefax)	FROM: S.J. Weir Pty Ltd., 998 Norman Street, Wendouree 3355. TO: Wendy Jacobs Architect, PO Box 193, Ballarat 3353.	Fax Copy of letter with quotations from Mulholland Restorations for 3 No. alternative Facade Treatments for the BMI.		14047	Buildings	14047
A12945	05	07	2001	Documents	Letters Out	S & C Albin, Electrical Contracting, 514 Learmonth Street, Buninyong, Vic 3357.	Confirmation of BMI Committee of Management approval to carry out proposed upgrading of two small switchboards in the Batten Room. 12945.2 Certificate of Electrical Safety dated 23/07/01.		14047	Buildings	14047
A12946	04	07	2001	Documents	Letters Out	Cameron Terry, 14 Bradby Avenue, Mt Clear 3350.	Notification of BMI Committee of Management acceptance of quote for the removal and replacement of solid plaster on the jointly agreed section of the wall of the cellar in the Institute.		14047	Quote/Tender	14047
A12947	27	04	2004	Documents	Letters Out	The Manager, Programs Unit, Heritage Victoria, Nauru House, Level 22, 80 Collins Street, Melbourne 3000.	12947.1 Application for a grant to reinstate the 1909-1965 period straight roofed verandah with central barrel vault on the BMI to replace existing 1960s cantilever verandah. 12947.2a-d Application Form. Funding of conservation projects for recognised heritage places. (4 pages) 12947.3a-c Background Statement (3 pages) 12947.4 Photograph c.1930 of verandah to be reinstated. 12947.5a-e Guidelines for completing an Application Form. (5 pages)		14047	Grants	14047
A12948	10	05	2004	Documents	Letters In	Ray Tonkin, Executive Director, Heritage Victoria, Nauru House, Level 22, 80 Collins Street, Melbourne 3000.	Acknowledging receipt of BMI application for the Victorian Heritage Program re grant for replacement of Institute verandah.		14047	Grants	14047
A12949	01	03	2004	Documents	Letters In	Colin Morrison, Manager, Funding Programs, Local Government Victoria, GPO Box 2392V, Melbourne 3001.	12949.1a-b Letter from Department for Victorian Communities re Mechanics' Institutes Community Partnership Grants. 12949.2 Mechanics' Institutes Community Partnerships Programs 2003-4 - Application Form. 12949.3 Project Description. The Ballaarat Mechanics' Institute Collection Recording Project 2004.		14047	Grants	14047
A12950	...	...	...	Documents	Records	Vicki Johnson, Heritage and Urban Design Officer, City of Ballarat, PO Box 655, Ballarat 3350.	12950.1a-c Ballarat Heritage Incentive Fund Application Form. Replacement of Verandah. 12950.2a-c Faxed copy of Letter from Wendy Jacobs Architect. Tender for Repairs and Reconstruction to Ballarat Mechanics' Institute, Construction of new street verandah (dated 09.05.2002). 12950.3a-b Ballarat Heritage Incentive Fund Application Guidelines.		14047	Grants	14047
A12951	28	07	2005	Documents	Records	Elizabeth Watt, Community Heritage Grants, National Library of Australia, Canberra ACT 2600	1. Acknowledgement of application for a 2005 Community Heritage Grant. Numbered 2005/036. 2. Application not recommended for funding this year. 3.a-t. File copy of Community Heritage Grants 2005 Application (20 pages)		14047	Grants	14047
A12952	...	...	...	Documents	Records	Heritage Victoria	1a-f Agreement for a Loan or Grant - 6 pages		14047	Grants	14047
A12953			2004	Documents	Records	Rex Bridges	a - d. Discussion paper determinations result - Ballarat Mechanics' Institute $M3.5 Funding Proposal. Meeting 30th August 2004, results of discussion delivered to Wendy Jacobs, Consultant. (4 pages)		14047	Grants	14047
A12954			2005	Documents	Records	Charles Lane, Community Strengthening and Volunteering, Department for Victorian Communities, GPO Box 2392 V, Melbourne 3001	1. Victorian Volunteer Small Grants. Regret to advise application was unsuccessful. 2. Email to Frank Hurley re registration for Volunteer Small Equipment Grants 2005. 3. From Department of Family and Community Services, re above Grant. Order Code is RCSVSEG00050331. 4. From above information for online application. 5. To Gerrie Carr-MacFie, Central Highlands Area Consultative Council, 15 Dawson Street South, Ballarat. re: Discussion for application for funding from the Commonwealth Government's Regional Partnerships Program. 6.a-b. Lorraine Cormack, Volunteer Small Equipment Grants 2005. Thanks for application. Useful tips for consideration when applying for volunteer small equipment grants. 7. From David Penman, Department for Victorian Communities Grants Program. Your application No. 200502252, Amount $4,900.00 8. a-c Re completed online application No. 50331 received on 3.3.2005. You can no longer edit or resubmit the application. Paper copy of above (2 pages). 9a-f. Dianne Hadden MLC, 2 Peel Street South, Ballarat. Information re Victorian Government volunteer small grants scheme.		14047	Grants	14047
A12955	21	12	2004	Documents	Email	Helen Balcam@iird.vic.gov.au - To Sue Howard.	1. re: Feedback on BMI application for funding through RIDF (Regional Infrastructure Development Committee) 2. From Simon.Lloyd@dse.vic.gov.au re Intimations of BMI Mortality. 3. To Helen Balcam. re: Ballarat Mechanics Stage 1 application. 4. From Helen Balcam, Structural Condition report by Ken MacLeod does not provide any indicative costing. You may wish to investigate this further. 5. From Phil Roberts to Frank Hurley re above Stage 1 application. 6. From Helen Balcam. Application currently under assessment and has been referred to other government agencies for comment. 7. To Sue Howard re: Intimations of BMI mortality. In the last two weeks we have been made aware of a serious deterioration in the condition of the roof structure .....		14047	Grants	14047
A12956	22	03	2002	Documents	Letters Out	The Hon. Mary Delahunty, Minister for Planning and the Arts, Parliament House, Spring Street, Melbourne 3000	re: Public Heritage Grant Program. I ask Minister, that you and your Department seek within the budget process a substantial allocation to fund a worthwhile Public Heritage Grant Program in 2002-2003 and beyond.		14047	Grants	14047
A12957	07	02	2002	Documents	Email	Wendy Jacobs archijac@netconnect.com.au	1a-b. re: Rural Community Infrastructure Allocation. CHPP Funding. Restoration of BMI Building - needs and possible financial assistance		14047	Grants	14047
A12958	18	11	2002	Documents	Records	Alex Philp, Community Heritage Grants, Public Programs, National Library of Australia, Canberra ACT 2600	1. Thank you for application for funding under the 2002 Community Heritage Grants program. Unfortunately you were not recommended for funding this year. 2. re: Above grant application. Please quote your application No. 2002/087 in any future correspondence. 3a-i. Copy Above application form and information. 4a-l. Community Heritage Grants 2002 check list and information. 5a-b. To Jill Wilson. Notifying intention of applying for 2002 Community Heritage Grant, and reply from Jill Wilson notifying receipt of same and interest. 6. Quote from The Renaissance Computer Company Pty. Ltd., for computer system. 7. Progress report 3.6.2002 re application for above grant. 8. Allocation of Grant monies - 31.5.2002 from Wendy Jacobs. 9. Quote from S & C Albin, electrical contractors. $35,000.00. 10a-k. Community Heritage Grant 2002 Background information.		14047	Grants	14047
A12959	04	07	2001	Documents	Letters In	Ray Tonkin, Executive Officer, Heritage Victoria, Nauru House, Level 22, 80 Collins Street, Melbourne 3000.	Thank you for tour of BMI and enclosing application kit for the Public Heritage Program. Advising should apply separately for urgent assistance with supporting documents relating to the unsafe roof structure and the need for professional assessment and temporary stabilisation.		14047	Grants	14047
A12960	12	07	2001	Documents	Letters Out	Mr Simon Lloyd, Heritage Victoria, Level 22 Nauru House, 80 Collins Sttreet, Melbourne Vic 3001.	Referring to emergency work required to Ballarat Mechanics' Institute building and his visit on 3rd July to view problem area of the building. Request for an emergency grant of up to $20,000 to enable appointment of a qualified structural engineer to carry out examination of the roof and recommend action.		14047	Grants	14047
A12961	11	07	2001	Documents	Letters Out	Ray Tonkin, Executive Director, Heritage Victoria, Nauru House, Level 22 80 Collins Street, Melbourne 3000.	12961.1 Letter enclosing application for a grant from the Public Heritage Program. 12961.1a-b Copy of letter from the Hon. John McQuilten, MLC, to Hon. John Thwaites, Minister for Health, supporting the BMI grant application. 12961.3 BMI DRAFT: for attention John McQuilten MLC re grant application. 12961.4a-f Application for Grant. Public Heritage Program. Project: Conservation of Significant Interiors of the BMI. (6 pages) 12961.5 Letter from Heritage Victoria acknowledging receipt of application for funding.		14047	Grants	14047
A12962	...	07	1994	Documents	Plans & Drawings	Altaire Servicing Pty Ltd, 2/16 McDougall Road, Sunbury 3429.	Drawing of all levels of the Ballarat Mechanics' Building showing the Fire Detection System Circuits. (Drawing No. 484 Scale: 1:125)		14047	Buildings	14047
A12963	25	10	2002	Documents	Letters Out	Sectrol Systems Pty Ltd., PO Box 354, Ballarat 3353.	Re examination of the Fire Protection System and lack of reporting on the extent of the inspection and testing that is being carried out.		14047	Buildings	14047
A12964	21	11	2002	Documents	Letters In	Sectrol Security, 106 Armstrong Street Sth, Ballarat 3350.	Reply to BMI letter of 25 October 2002 confirming that the BMI Fire Protection System is tested to Australian Standards monthly and annually as required.		14047	Buildings	14047
A12965	10	12	2002	Documents	Letters Out	Megan Nebozuk, Sectrol Security, PO Box 354, Ballarat 3350.	Referring to correspondence of BMI 25 October and Sectrol Security 21st November and expressing BMI Committee disappointment in the lack of basic detail of the essential elements of both the monthly and annual test routines. Cheque for rendered account enclosed.		14047	Buildings	14047
A12966	09	12	2002	Documents	Letters In	Wormald, 47 Gilby Road, Mount Waverley 3149.	Submitting proposal for testing and inspection maintenance of the Essential Services installed at the Ballarat Mechanics' Institute.		14047	Buildings	14047
A12967	08	01	2003	Documents	Letters Out	Mr Jim Lambert, Business Development Manager, Wormald, 47 Gilby Road, Mount Waverley 3149.	Acknowledging their letter of 9th December 2002 and receipt of quotation for the testing and maintenance of the Institute's Fire Detection System.		14047	Buildings	14047
A12968	11	12	2002	Documents	Letters In	Scott Bushby, Branch Manager, Quell Fire & Safety, 11 Coronet Street, Wendouree 3355.	Quote for testing and maintenance of Fire and Life Saety Fire Protection Equipment at the Ballarat Mechanics' Institute. 12968.2a-c Quote. 12968.3 BMI letter out dated 8/01/2003 acknowledging receipt of their quote.		14047	Buildings	14047
A12969	23	01	2003	Documents	Letters In	Megan Nebozuk, Director, Sectrol Security, PO Box 354, Ballarat 3353.	Letter enclosing information from sub-contractor (Moritz Court Pty Ltd) regarding the servicing of the Institute Fire Protection System.		14047	Buildings	14047
A12970	14	04	2003	Documents	Letters Out	Mr J Lambert, Wormald, 47 Gilby Road, Mount Waverley 3149.	Advising that their quote not successful for Institute Fire Protection services.		14047	Buildings	14047
A12971	14	04	2003	Documents	Letters Out	M. Nebozuk, Director, Sectrol Security, 106 Humffray Street Sth, Ballarat 3350.	Advising that the contract for the Mechanic' Institute fire service protection system will be provided by Quell Fire and Safety from Aril 2003.		14047	Buildings	14047
A12972	14	04	2003	Documents	Letters Out	Mr S Bushby, Branch Manager, Quell Fire and Safety, 11 Coronet Street, Wendouree 3350.	Advising of the BMI Committee decision to accept their quotation for the testing and maintenance of fire protection services at the Institute from April 2003.		14047	Buildings	14047
A12973	...	02	2003	Documents	Letters In	Telstra Corporation Limited, PO Box 615, Virginia BC, Queensland 4014.	Notice Regarding Possible Use of VGDLs as a Fire Line.		14047	Buildings	14047
A12974	06	12	1999	Documents	Letters Out	DRAFT ONLY to The Editor, Ballarat Courier, Creswick Road, Ballara 3350	1. Indicating committee's concerns regarding re-development of the Unicorn Hotel site. 2a-f. From Sapphire Pacific Pty. Ltd., 27.03.2000. re: Title issue - BMI and Sapphire Pacific. Attached plans for re-development. 3a-e. Notice of an application for planning permit by Sapphire Pacific Pty. Ltd., on 127-131 Sturt Street, Ballarat. (Former Unicorn Hotel) Notice dated 31.03.2000. 4. From Ballarat City Council - Application No. 361-99. Permit NOT granted re above property. 5a-c. Speech delivered in person to the City of Ballarat re Ojbection by BMI to grant a planning permit to Sapphire Pacific Pty. Ltd., in connection with proposed development of abovementioned property. 6a-l. Copy of Objection to Grant of Planning Permit and relevant documents. 7a-b. From Natural Resources and Environment dated 17.05.2000. re: Easement of Footway over 127-131 Sturt Street, Ballarat. 8a-b. Protection Works Notice and Protection Works Response Notice re above property 9. To Daryl Bodey of Sapphire Pacific Pty. Ltd., re Damae to brickwork in Mechanics' Institute Library West Wall.		14047	Unicorn Hotel	14047
A12975	18	01	2001	Documents	Letters In	Wendy Jacobs. Architect and Heritage Consultant, PO Box 193, Ballarat. 3353	1a-b re: BMI Draft Conservation Management Plans. (1) Basic Repairs and Restoration. (2) Basic Repairs and Minimum Work to make a useful facility. (3) Complete restoration and repairs. 2. From Ray Tonkin, Heritage Victoria dated 24.01.2001. Comments on the BMI Conservation Plan. 3a-c. To Ray Tonkin, Heritage Victoria dated 26.4.2001. Forwarding copy of Conservation Management Plan. 4. To Tony Armstrong, Heritage Victoria dated 09.05.2001. CMP have been sent Ray Tonkin of Heritage Victoria. 5. To Robyn Riddett, Allom Lovell & Associates dated 24.08.2001. Tender for above works not successful on this occasion. Appreciate your interest. 6a-f. From Museums Australia (Victoria) information on Conservators in Private Practice.		14047	Buildings	14047
A12976	09	05	2004	Documents	Letters In	Natlie Segrott, Buninyong Mt. Helen Lions Club, PO Box 254. Buninyong 3357	re: Lions Assistance Grants 2004. Your application for a grant has been successful. The Ballarat Lions Club and the Brown Hill Lioness Club will also be in touch with you regarding the same matter.		14047	Grants	14047
A12977	24	01	2003	Documents	Letters In	Ray Tonkin, Heritage Victoria, Nauru House, Level 22, 80 Collins Street, Melbourne 3000	1. Information requested for "Victorian Heritage Register Project - State of the Historic Environment. 2. From above dated 27.03.2003. Thank you for participating in the above project.		14047	Advertisement	14047
A12978	16	03	2004	Documents	Letters In	Wendy Jacobs, Architect and Heritage Consultant, Box 193, Ballarat 3353	re: BMI Heritage Permit No. P7352. Enclosed copy of letter received from Daryl Bodey the owner of the property to the west of the Institute (Unicorn Hotel site) about repairs to the west wall. Also enclosed letter I sent to Heritage Victoria reporting on the completion of the works under the heritage permit as required by the permit. For your files only as there is no further action to be taken.		14047	Unicorn Hotel	14047
A12979	08	12	2003	Documents	Letters In	From Ray Tonkin, Heritage Victoria, to Wendy Jacobs Architect, Box 193, Ballarat 3353	Acknowledging receipt of application for Heritage Permit from BMI. The application has been assigned by Simon Lloyd who will contact you in due course		14047	Buildings	14047
A12980	21	07	2003	Documents	Letters In	Wendy Jacobs, Architect and Heritage Consultant, Box 193, Ballarat 3353	1. Re: RMI repair of basement render. 2. From Heritage Victoria to Wendy Jacobs dated 17.07.2003 re above repairs.		14047	Buildings	14047
A12981	15	04	2003	Documents	Letters In	Ray Tonkin, Executive Director, Heritage Victoria, Nauru House, Level 22, 80 Collins Street, Melboure 3000.	Leter enclosing permit for the Ballarat Mechanics Institute, Victorian Heritage Register Number H987, Permit P7352. 12981.2 Permit No: P7352.		14047	Buildings	14047
A12982	28	05	2001	Documents	Letters Out	Mr Ray Tonkin, Executive Director, Heritage Victoria, Level 22 Nauru House, 80 Collins Street, Melbourne 3000.	Seeking a further grant of $2,000 to carry out demolition/removal of debris regarding the emergency works required on the BMI building.		14047	Grants	14047
A12983	10	09	2001	Documents	Letters In	Ken MacLeod, Director, MacLeod Consulting, Suite 11, 210 Toorak Road, South Yarra, Vic 3141.	Letter tendering quote for structural engineering services for Structural Condition Review for the Mechanics' Institute including inspection of the roof frames and beams throughout the building. 12983.1c Confirmation of Acceptance of Fee Proposal and Commission to Proceed. Dated 13.09.2001. Signed by Frank Hurley, President.		14047	Quote/Tender	14047
A12984	24	03	2003	Documents	Letters In	Wendy Jacobs, Architect and Heritage Consultant, 15 Dana Street, Ballarat 3350.	12984.1 Letter enclosing copy of report prepared for Heritage Victoria and Mr Bodey for repairs to West Wall of former Mining Exchange building. Also copy of covering letter sent to Heritage Victoria and a copy of permit application. Also invoice for Milestone No. 11 for repairs mainly carried out in 2002. 12984.2 Copy of letter to Janet Sullivan Permits Co-ordinator, Heritage Victoria re report on remedial work to west wall of the BMI. 12984.2 Report: Repairs to External West Wall of Former Mining Exchange, dated 15/4/2003. (9 pages)		14047	Unicorn Hotel	14047
A12985	17	07	2006	Documents	Letters In	S.J. Weir Pty Ltd., 998 Norman Street, Wendouree 3355.	Copy of letter to Wendy Jacobs, Architect: Quotation to supply, fix and paint new 10 mm plasterboard square set to ceiling of east stairwell at Ballarat Mechanics' Institute $1,713.00. plus GST.		14047	Quote/Tender	14047
A12986	29	08	2006	Documents	Letters In	S.J. Weir Pty Ltd., 998 Norman Street, Wendouree, Vic 3355.	Copy of letter to Wendy Jacobs, Architect: submitting Variation Quotation to vary props to Truss One as per Engineers SDA No. 2 dated 19 May 2006.		14047	Quote/Tender	14047
A12987	29	12	2006	Documents	Letters In	S.J.Weir Pty. Ltd., 998 Norman Street, Wendouree 3355	To Wendy Jacobs, Architect, re: BMI Roof and Verandah Projects. Quotation No. 4 for additional works. Total Variations $224.00		14047	Quote/Tender	14047
A12988	21	02	2007	Documents	Records	Phil Roberts (Acting Secretary) BMI Project Committee	Project Committee 18th Meeting - Re-development of BMI Stage 1. 1. Minutes of meeting. 2. Financial Statement 3. Email from Wendy Jacobs to Rex Bridges re power supply requirements.		14047	Meetings	14047
A12989	19	02	2007	Documents	Letters In	Timothy Perks, Morton Dunn Architects, PO Box 772, Ballarat 3350	Re: BMI Refurbishment 2006 - Heritage Victoria Planning Permit (original).		14047	Buildings	14047
A12990	09	02	2007	Documents	Records	Phil Roberts, BMI President,	Request to approach the Trustees of the Williamson Foundation to a. Explain the status of building works and government grants. b. Discuss the possibility of access to the $150,000 ($75,000 over two years) of the Williamson Foundation money. Reasons for request listed below.		14047	Grants	14047
A12991	01	02	2007	Documents	Letters In	Wendy Jacobs Architect, PO Box 193, Ballarat 3353	1. BMI Auditorium Roof Repair and Recladding 2. Progress Certificate re above. 3. From S.J.Weir Pty. Ltd., re: variation No. 4 & 6 to above 4. " Progress Claim No. 4R - $60,838.43. 5. " Quotation $18826.00 Roof Replacement - BMI		14047	Buildings	14047
A12992	30	01	2007	Documents	Records	BMI	Statement of Financial Performance for the month ended 30.01.2007.		14047	Accounts	14047
A12993	29	11	2006	Documents	Records	BMI Project Committee	1a-b.Minutes of 15th meeting of the Project Committee held at the BMI on 29.11.2006.		14047	Meetings	14047
A12994	18	10	2006	Documents	Letters In	S.J.Weir Pty. Ltd., 998 Norman Street, Wendouree 3355 to Wendy Jacobs Architect	re: BMI Roof replacement. Quotation for additional works - $4692.00		14047	Quote/Tender	14047
A12995	24	05	2006	Documents	Email	Wendy Jacobs Architect, archijac@netconnect.com.au	1. Payment of accounts for project. Ken MacLeod $11,000. Alert Solutions $4,191. 2. Notes of meeting 23.5.2006 and follow up action. 3. To Rex Bridges from Frank Hurley, re: Project Committee meeting 10 - notes. and To Frank Hurley from Rex Bridges " 4. a-b From PSA + Swanbury Penglase Architects Pty, KLtd., Minutes of meeting with BMI re HMT Conservation feasibility study Mechanics' Institute Synergies.		14047	Buildings	14047
A12996	10	05	2006	Documents	Records	Re-development of the BMI (Stage 1)	1a-b. Minutes of Project Committee meeting No. 10. held on 10th May 2006.		14047	Meetings	14047
A12997		04	2005	Documents	Records	Morton Dunn Architects	1. BMI Proposed Stage 1 Redevelopment - April 05 (refer Quantity Surveyors Report for full cost plan). 2a-b. BMI - Proposed Auditorium Refurbishment - Stage 1 (revised) 3. Contract 05167 Architectural Services (BMI) Tender evaluation matrix		14047	Buildings	14047
A12998				Documents	Records	BMI	Refurbishment: Summary of Tenders. William Boag, Morton Dunn, Toon		14047	Quote/Tender	14047
A12999	04	05	2006	Documents	Email	Sue Howard, SueHoward@BALLARAT.vic.gov.au	a. Contact Centre Meeting room in the Pheonix Bldg booked for meeting. Contract for roof repairs is complete and was taken to Weirs yesterday but there is no-one there to sign until 11th May. Andrew, Wendy and Sue are talking tomorrow about the Mechanics of running the roofing project. b. Frank Hurley to Project Committee members dated 03.05.2006. Notice of next meeting at 2pm on Wed 10.05.2006 as above.		14047	Meetings	14047
A13000	03	05	2006	Documents	Email	Frank Hurley, BMI to Andrew Miller	a. re: Architects brief. Receipt of draft tender document. All references to BMI Committee of Management should be made to the BMI - Redevelopment Project Committee. I have no problems with any other parts of the draft. b. Attached is expanded version of brief for architects invited to submit proposals for appointment for the next stage of the $M1.5 BMI project. I suggest invitation to quote should go to three Ballarat based architects - Wendy Jacobs, Morton and Dunn and John Vernon - the 3 Architects suggested by Simon Lloyd.		14047	Buildings	14047
A13001	02	05	2006	Documents	Email	Simon Lloyd, simon.lloyd@dse.vic.gov.au to Andrew Miller, andrewmiller@ballarat.vic.gov.au	a. re: Architect tender document. Here is the email I sent to you after seeing the early version of the architect's brief. You will see that it agrees with much of the discussion of last week's meeting. 'Heritage Victoria requirements' would include obtaining any necessary permits'. I will comment on a draft brief if you send it to me. b.-c. Draft Architect brief for Stage 1 second phase of works.		14047	Buildings	14047
A13002	26	04	2006	Documents	Records	Redevelopment of Ballarat Mechanics' Institute Stage 1.	1a-b. Minutes of ninth meeting of the Project Committee on 26.4.2006. 2. Note to Frank Hurley from Rex Bridges re minutes of above meeting. Commenting that it is evident that the whole project has been taken over by the BCC and that our part in it is now more of an 'overseeing the inclusions' and 'protecting our interests' role. etc. 3. Agenda for above meeting. 4. List of Architects for above project. 5. Email from Rex Bridges calling above meeting. 6. " to Andrew Miller et al. re BMI Project Committee. We are nearing the implementation of the roof repair tender. Once the agreements have been finalised and this is underway, our thoughts must turn to the next phase ie. the main project.		14047	Meetings	14047
A13003	19	07	1999	Documents	Letters In	David Miller, Executive Director, Business Ballarat, PO Box 655, Ballarat 3353.	Ballarat City Council notification of Workshop "Heart of the City" revitalisation project to be held at the Town Hall on Monday 19th July.		14047	Committees	14047
A13004	23	07	1999	Documents	Letters Out	Mr David Miller, Executive Director, Ballarat City Council, Ballarat Business, PO Box 655, Ballarat 3353.	Congratulations on "Heart of the City" Workshop initiative; comments concerning restoration of the facade and verandah of the BMI and the former Unicorn Hotel building to enhance the streetscape.		14047	Committees	14047
A13005	04	10	1999	Documents	Letters In	The Chairman, Mr M Besley, Commonwealth Bank of Austalia, 48 Martin Place, Sydney, NSW 2000.	COPY of letter from the Mayor's Office, Ballarat City Council, concerning a major project "Heart of the City" initiative to reinvigorate the central business area of Ballarat. Proposed discussions on possible alterations to the CBA building on the corner of Lydiard and Sturt Streets to improve its negative impact on the streetscape.		14047	Letters Out	14047
A13006	06	12	2001	Documents	Letters Out	Mr Simon Lloyd, Heritage Victoria, Level 22 Nauru House, 80 Collins Street, Melbourne 3000.	Re: emergency work on BMI ceiling, roof frames. Account for debris removal paid by BMI request to refer attached receipt to Tony Armstrong for payment to BMI of $1772.73. Also enclosed copy of MacLeod Consulting final "Structural Condition Report for Main Roof Framing" and his account dated 22/11/2001. 13006.2 MacLeod Consulting Tax Invoice No. 253 for Structural Conditions Report.		14047	Buildings	14047
A13007	08	10	2001	Documents	Letters In	Ray Tonkin, Executive Director, Heritage Victoria, Level 22, 80 Collins Street, Melbourne 3000	re: Public Heritage Program. Thank you for your application for funding, unfortunately you have not been successful this time. Additional funding may become available therefore your application will be kept on file.		14047	Grants	14047
A13008	13	09	2000	Documents	Notices	P.H.Jackie, Events Ballarat, C/- Town Hall, P.O. Box 655, Ballarat 3353	1. Heritage Week 2000. Notice of meeting. Monday 13th September 1999 2.30-3.30 at Ballarat Community Centre, Cnr Errard and Sebastopol Streets, Ballarat. 2a-h. Heritage Week 2000 - Calendar of Events.		14047	Meetings	14047
A13009	05	12	2001	Documents	Letters In	Michael Morrow, Cinque Morrow Solicitors, P.O. Box 716 Ballarat 3353	1.a BMI and Sapphire Pacific Pty. Ltd. Planning permit finally granted to Sapphire Pacific Pty. Ltd., following a VCAT Appeal. We wrote to Heinz & Partners on 12th November requesting confirmation that they were arranging, at their client's cost, to make amendments to the titles contemplateds by the agreement of 18th May 2001. 1.b. Ian Hankin, Heinz & Partners Lawyers, 19th November 2001. Positive response to above letter. 2. Michael Morrow, Cinque Morrow, 20th December 2000. re Sapphire Pacific Pty. Ltd. Carriageway Easement Dispute. Received open letter from Heinz & Partners indicating that Sapphire Pacific Pty. Ltd., is prepared to grant a two-metre carriageway easement across the rear of its property for the purpose of pedestrian access in favour of the Institute, 3. Michael Morrow, Cinque Morrow, 27th September 2000. BMI v. Westar Pty. Ltd., Mr. Max Ervin of Golder Associates has completed his report and sent a copy to Mr. Peter Rashleigh at Phillips Fox. In the summary provided to us by Mr. Rashleigh - *Structural integrity of the basement wall has not been compromised by an seepage. *Conceded that some of the deterioration of the rneder on that wall can be attributed to the seepage. *Any claim in this matter would be limited to repair works carried out on the storm water line, remedial works to reinstate the outlet and possibly some contirubtion to repairing the render on the wall. If this is a satifactory summary of the Institute's position it will be of great assistance to proide a costing of the works to be done. Understand from Mr. Rashleigfh that his client will be prepared to pay for such works.		14047	Unicorn Hotel	14047
A13010			1997	Documents	Notes	Ballarat Branch Library	Newspapers held at Ballarat Branch Library: Australiana Research Collection		14047	Library	14047
A13011	29	02	2000	Documents	Letters In	Irene Warfe, Program Manager, Further Education, University of Ballarat - Lydiard Street Campus, P.O. Box 668, Ballarat 3353.	Central Highlands Cultural Network is a group of service providers representing government and non-government agencies throughout the Central Highlands Region. Invitation to BMI to be a part of this multi-cultural directory.		14047	Committees	14047
A13012	23	02	1999	Documents	Letters Out	Ms. Sharna Klemm, 1814 Geelong Road, Mount Helen 3350	1. Welcome to the BMI in your Administrative Support Project placement. (26 weeks) 2. John Elliott, Greater Ballarat Community Project. Confirmation that Sharna Klemm will be completing her Work for the Dole placement on Friday 30th July 1999. 3. Reference for Sharna Klemm from Rosemary McInerney - BMI.		14047	Staff	14047
A13013	19	01	2000	Documents	Letters In	Karen Pruis, 509 Russell Street, Ballarat 3350	1. Letter of application for position in the library. 2a-h. Curriculum Vitae 3. To Karen Pruis 1st March 2000. Unfortunately unable at this time to offer paid employment at the BMI Library.		14047	Staff	14047
A13014	18	07	2002	Documents	Letters In	Edwina J. Shooter, 9 Moss Avenue. Mount Helen. 3350	1. Letter of resignation as at Friday 19th July 2002. 2. Notes re Part-time library vacancy: July 2002 due to above resignation. Terms of employment.		14047	Staff	14047
A13015	24	02	1999	Documents	Letters Out	Rosemary and Laurie McInerney, C/- BMI	Thank you for your kind donation of a computer for use in administration in the library.		14047	Donations	14047
A13016	27	03	1999	Documents	Letters In	Rosemary, Virginia and Edwina - BMI Library	Thank you for the generous bonus following the book sale.		14047	Staff	14047
A13017	17	07	1998	Documents	Letters Out	Mr. John Vernon, L.H.ernon and Associates Architects, 601 Sturt Street, Ballarat 3350	1. As we have discussed in the past, the Institute's own funds and income are insufficient for the Institute to engage and pay for significant professional services. Your letter will be considered by the Finance sub-committee. 2. To Cr. John Barnes from Bruce Young of Commonwealth Bank. re: Heart of the City Project. I appreciate your invitation to participate. 3a,b. To Lee Henderson from Cr. John Barnes. Discussions on Commonwealth Branch Refurbishment in Ballarat. 4a-l. Commonwealth Bank in the Community paper.		14047	Buildings	14047
A13018	06	12	2000	Documents	Letters In	Cathy Milward-Bason, Mechanics Institutes of Victoria Inc	Thank you for organising the lunch and tour of the BMI. Enclosing cheque for $350 for expenses.		14047	Lecture booking	14047
A13019	06	08	2002	Documents	Letters Out	Mr. Shane Hooper, Elders Insurance Ltd., 214 Armstrong Street South, Ballarat 3350	I refer to Ms. A. Maher's recent claim that she suffered an injury as a result of an allegedly hazardous step in the Institute's entrance foyer. We are concerned that we may have a potential hazard in this area but are unsure as to what steps to take to identify and, if necessary, eleiminate any hazard while legal matters are in progress. I would appreciate any advice that you can give us on this problem please.		14047	Insurance	14047
A13020	03	08	1999	Documents	Letters In	Mr. R. Porteous, 1 Marilyn Street, Wendouree 3355	Return of keys to BMI buildings.		14047	Committees	14047
A13021	22	03	1999	Documents	Notes	BMI	1. Historical notes of Library. 2. We are Listening by Inez Cohen, Library Director. 3. Online March Bulletin - contents. 4. Library collections and services. 5. Copy Services. 6.a-c. Chess Club		14047	Library	14047
A13022			1997	Documents	Memorandum	BMI	Vision Statement and Statement of Core Activities.		14047	Committees	14047
A13023	12	10	2000	Documents	Letters In	Corinne Dyer, Volunteering Victoria, 247-251 Flinders Lane, Melbourne 3000	Membership Application form.		14047	Committees	14047
A13024	12	07	1999	Documents	Letters In	Carol James, 6/2 Kitchener Street, Mentone 3194	Cheque for $22.00 covering my subscription 1999/2000		14047	Subscriptions	14047
A13025	06	07	2000	Documents	Letters Out	Daniel Cooling	Reference for above		14047	Staff	14047
A13026	24	11	1999	Documents	Letters Out	Mr. & Mrs. A. Fawell, 45 Webster Street, Ballarat 3350	Thank you for your generous donation of books.		14047	Donations	14047
A13027	23	09	1996	Documents	Letters In	Jim Webber, Deputy Secretary, Office of Planning and Heritage, Department of Infrastructure, P.O.Box 2240T, Melbourne 3001	Pilot testing of Survey. Quesionnaire. Arrangements for the Division embracing the local government., planning heritage and market information functions. This re-organisation will be assisted by having the views of clients and stakeholders about existing products and services offered by the Office of planning and Heritage.		14047	Committees	14047
A13028	13	03	1996	Documents	Letters In	Marion Blythman, Secretary, Ballarat Branch of the National Trust of Australia (Victoria), P.O. Box 678, Ballarat 3353	Thank you most sincerely for allowing us to explore the Mechanics Institute. Thank you also for giving your time and I hope you will have won a few new members as a result.		14047	Lectures and classes	14047
A13029	19	03	1999	Documents	Letters Out	Mr. P. Cregan, 4 Kelvin Court, Prahran 3181	I have found a copy of "My Diary In India" Vols 1 & 2. I can't remember if you have the first one. Vol1 = $10 Vol 2 = $15 The book sale went very well.		14047	Books	14047
A13030	19	02	1999	Documents	Letters Out	Mr. Hutchinson, RMB 10 Leveretts Laqne, Ballan 3343	The following library book is overdue. "Twinkle Twinkle Little Spy" by Len Deighton. Would you please return this book as soon as possible.		14047	Books	14047
A13031	12	02	1999	Documents	Letters Out	Mr. P. Cregan, 4 Kelvin Court, Prahran 3181	On consulting with Peter Arnold, the Library Committee has agreed to sell the books that you have chosen for a total of $335. I have not itemised them but if you care to call in I will go through them with you.		14047	Books	14047
A13032	12	02	1999	Documents	Letters Out	Dr. J. McNiven, 10 Fanny Street, Moonee Ponds, 3039	The BMI Library Committee has agreed to sell the book "Head Hunters Black, White and Brown" by Alfred C. Haddon for $100.		14047	Books	14047
A13033	11	01	1999	Documents	Letters Out	Mr. P. Cregan, 4 Kelvin Court, Prahran 3181	The Library Committee is prepared to sell you the following books at the listed prices. A Selection from the Wellington Despatches. $30 Life of Mount Stuart Elphinstone. $30. Daily Life during the Indian Mutiny. $25. The Founders of the Indian Empire. $25. History of Afghanistan. $15. Our Indian Army. $15. The Crimean Diary and Letters. $15. The Decisive Battles of India. $15. Total = $170.00		14047	Books	14047
A13034	04	12	1998	Documents	Letters Out	Ms. R. Ewing, 117 Crompton Street, Ballarat.	In the past we have written to you regarding the following overdue books. Ballarat Guide to Buildings and Area. Lucky City by Western Bate. The replacement value of the books is $80. To date you have failed to respond. 7 days from date of letter we will be instructing Dobson Morrow, Solicitors to act on our behalf . Should the books not be returned you will be required to pay the above amount plus overdue charges, plus legal costs.		14047	Books	14047
A13035				Documents	Notes	Ballaarat Mechanics' Institute, 117-119 Sturt Street, Ballarat 3350	Suggestions for layout and subject matter of first and second editions of Journal.		14047	Committees	14047
A13036				Documents	Notes	Australian Museums & Galleries On-line	Guide to Australian Museums - Additional form. Completed questionnaire.		14047	Museum	14047
A13037		06	1998	Documents	Notes	Heritage Assets Branch, Building Services Agency, Department of Infrastructure	a-w. Schematic Proposal for refurbishment of BMI		14047	Fixtures & Fittings	14047
A13038				Documents	Pamphlets (Brochures)	National Plan for Australian Newspapers (NPLAN)	Do you have an unrecorded Australian Newspaper?		14047	Books	14047
A13039	22	12	1998	Documents	Email	Andrew Thorn, artcare@citicomp.com.au	You can get the list of conservators you need from the following site: http://home.vicnet.net.au/-conserv/auconser.htm I think that my own company Artcare is not listede uner paper but we also have a paper conservator as part of our team and would be interested in being considered for your project.		14047	Committees	14047
A13040		11	1997	Documents	Inventories	Australian Institute for the Conservation of Cultural Material, Private Conservators and Consultants in Victoria	1a-d. Guidelines for Commissioning Conservation Treatment of Cultural Objects. Names, addresses and specialties inventory. 2. National Council members and representatives 1997-98 3a-b Handwritten notes re above matter.		14047	Committees	14047
A13041				Documents	Letters Out	Amanda Crocker, Ballarat Courier, 110 Creswick Road, Ballarat 3350	Would you please include this notice in y our Mars Community News secgtion of the Ballarat Courier on 3rd March 1999. The Ballarat Mechanics' Institute Library at 117-119 Sturt Street, is having a Book Sale on Saturday 6th and Sunday 7th March from 10am to 4pm.		14047	Courier cutting	14047
A13042	12	02	1999	Documents	Letters Out	3BA, 56 Lydiard Street North, Ballarat 3350	Would you please put this announcement in your community news commencing 1st March 1999. The Ballarat Mechanics' Institute Library at 117-119 Sturt Street, is having a book sale on Saturday 6th and Sunday 7th of March between 10am and 4pm.		14047	Books	14047
A13043	02	02	2000	Documents	Letters In	Anna Baulch, 4 Lovenear grove, Ballarat 3350	On behalf of President, Mrs. Moyna Hatcher, Executive Committee and all members of the Ballarat Ladies' Art Association, I wish to acknowledge our appreciation for the many years that the Association has had an opportunity to meet at the Mechanics Institute for Social Meetings and other functions.		14047	Room booking	14047
A13044	01	03	2000	Documents	Letters Out	Anna Baulch, Honorary Secretary, Ballarat Ladies' Art Association, 4 Lovenear Grove, Ballarat 3350	Thank you for your very kind letter of 2nd February 2000. At its meeting on 28th February members experessed their pleasure at the happy association with your Association over many years. I note that your Honour Board is still in place at the Institute ad assume you will be wanting to arrange for it to be taken to your new venue. I understand you may have a key or keys for the building and would appreciate their return when convenient.		14047	Committees	14047
A13045	01	03	2000	Documents	Letters Out	Mr. John James, 2 Bermuda Drive, Blackburn South, Victoria 3130	Thank you for presenting the CD copies of Ballarat Weekly. We shall retain the CD in the reading room at the Institute and will make it available to approved researchers.		14047	Donations	14047
A13046	13	08	1999	Documents	Letters Out	Mr. Geoff Howard, ALP Office, Sturt Street, Ballarat 3350	I confirm the booking you made in discussion with me yesterday for use of the former Victoria League Room at BMI on Sunday 5th September 1999 from 12 noon to 4pm. and on Sunday 19th September 1999 from 3.30pm to 6.30pm. Charge for this use will be $50 for each day.		14047	Room booking	14047
A13047	11	11	1999	Documents	Letters Out	Mrs. Nelson, The Historical Society, P.O. Main Street, Learmonth 3352	Thank you for donating stories "From The Days before Yesterday" to our library. Congratulations to your Society for putting the stories together.		14047	Donations	14047
A13048	31	08	1999	Documents	Letters In	The Rev. Terence O'Neill-FitzSimons, P.O. Box 9BK, Black Hill, Ballarat 3350	I am examining the life of Charles Henry Brown, an aeronaut who was associated with the first aerial ascent in Australia from the Cremorne Gardens, in Melbourne, during February of 1858 Brown's associates, using a balloon manufactured by Brown later attempted an ascent from the Copenhagen Gardens in Ballarat - this was early in 1862. I request access to periodicals, newspapers and scientific publication which wer put out during the 1850/60's.		14047	Books	14047
A13049				Documents	Inventories	BMI	a-c. Books of possible interest to booksellers. Inventory thereof.		14047	Books	14047
A13050	14	07	1998	Documents	Correspondence	Dot Wickham, Ballarat Heritage Services, 10 Raglan Street North, Ballarat.	Thank you for your recent donation of $50 to the BMI Library. The Institute is happy to assist in the sale of your books on local history. I believe we have copies of Death at Eureka, St. Alipius: The Early History and Eureka Reminiscences.		14047	Donations	14047
A13051				Documents	Notes	(Photo copy information from ?)	a-h. Disaster Preparedness re books and artefacts		14047	Book damage	14047
A13052	08	04	1999	Documents	Letters Out	Mr. Duncan Rolley, Artifact Conservation, 76 Piper Street, Kyneton 3444	Thank you for your proposal and quotation which I regret to advise was not successful.		14047	Quote/Tender	14047
A13053				Documents	Letters In	Carole Robertson, 9 Jasmine Drive, Delacombe 3356	On behalf of The Mountie Adult Group from the Mt. Pleasant Uniting Church please find enclosed cheque for $25 donation to the Committee. Our congratulations to your committee for doing such a wonderful jobe in keeping Ballarat's history together. Our thanks to Clive Brooks for a very interesting and informative tour through the Library.		14047	Donations	14047
A13054	08	04	1999	Documents	Letters Out	Ms. Janet Schultz, Business Development Manager, VCCCM. 57 Cherry Lane, Laverton North 3026	Thank you for your proposal and quotation which I regret to advise was not successful.		14047	Quote/Tender	14047
A13055	07	06	1999	Documents	Letters In	Kerry Matheson, Secretary ALIA Ballarat Regional Group, P.O.Box 138,,Mt. Clear 3350	Thank you for your time and enthusiasm when you spoke to our members while you conducted a tour of the Ballarat Mechanics' Institute. The step back in time was a thrill as the tour wove its way through the tunnels under Sturt Street.		14047	Lectures and classes	14047
A13056	10	07	1999	Documents	Letters Out	Mr. W. B. Messer, 1418 Sturt Street, Ballarat 3350	Many thanks to the Masonic Task Force for the movement of heavy furniture which our Committee had been considering for some time would not have been possible without this generous assistance. In acknowledgement of assistance received the committee invites any member of the Masonic Task Force who would like to do so to accept 12 months free membership of the BMI Library.		14047	Membership	14047
A13057	26	05	1999	Documents	Fax (Telefax)	Miranda Crellin, Festival Manager, Ballarat Winter Festival	a. Registration form follows. Please fill in details and Fax back. b. Completed registration form - copy		14047	Library	14047
A13058	...	...	...	Documents	Notes	National Library of Australia - Professional Conservation Services in Australia	List of some professional conservation services in Australia. Inclusion in this list does not imply National Library of Australia recommendation nor does it exclusion imply that the Library does not recommend a particular conservation service.		14047	Library	14047
A13059	04	11	1998	Documents	Letters In	Margaret Birtley, Cor-ordinator Museum Studies, Deakin University Burwood Campus, 221 Burwood Highway Burwood, Victoria 3125	1. re: Student Internship, 1998. Thank you for offering an Internship to Tina Ford. The Internship will be the final element in the Graduate Diploma of Museum Studies for this student. 2. Museum Studies - Internship program policy and guidelines.		14047	Museum	14047
A13060	12	02	1999	Documents	Letters Out	Ballarat News, 110 Creswick Road, Ballarat 3350	Would you please put this notice in your "In Touch" section of the Ballarat News on 24th February and 3rd March 1999. What? Book Sale Where? Ballarat Mechanics' Institute, 117-119 Sturt Street, Ballarat When? Saturday 6th and Sunday 7th March 1999. Time 10am. to 4pm. Inquiries Ph. 5331 3042		14047	Books	14047
A13061	14	03	2000	Documents	Letters In	Lesley Trumble, Manager Information Services, Volunteering Victoria Inc., 4th Floor, Ross House, 247-251 Flinders Lane, Melbourne 3000	1a-b. re: Voluntary Work Initiative. To support the volunteer work changes announced in the 1996/97 Budget, the Government allocated funding for the provision of a volunteer referral service for unemployed people. Organisations participating in the Voluntary Work Initiative need to be approved as: * not for profit; *community based; *have volunteer insurance. 2. Reference for Ms. Susan O'Donnell who was a volunteer at BMI in the above program.		14047	Staff	14047
A13062				Documents	Invoices	Paul Broderick, Commissioner of State Revenue, 505 Little Collins Street, Melbourne 3001	1. 2002 Victorian Land Tax letter 2a-b. Summary of assessment details - Land Tax payable. 3. 2002 Land Tax - General Information,		14047	Committees	14047
A13063	08	05	2000	Documents	Letters In	Chris Jordan, Chairman, The New Tax System Advisory Board, GST Start-Up Assistance Office, Locked Bag 23, Kingston ACT 2604.	1. Now that you have registered for the Goods and Services Tax (GST) you may be eligible to receive Commonwealth Government assistance to help you with the transition to the GST. 2.a-b. POS Guide. GST Direct Assistance Certificates - List of eligible product categories, and attached receipt from "Office Works" for $199.62 datedd 23/06/00,		14047	Committees	14047
A13064				Documents	Letters Out	Draft letter to Service Clubs	a-d. Draft letter to Service Clubs requesting help in a long term project to restore the Institute's rare and historic collection of bounds newspapers.		14047	Donations	14047
A13065	22	06	1999	Documents	Invoices	Ms. A. Sunter, RMB N224, Clarendon Vic 3352	a. Invoice for overdue subscription 2. Receipt for payment of above		14047	Subscriptions	14047
A13066				Documents	Pamphlets (Brochures)	Dot Wickham, Honorary Secretary CHHA, C/- GPO Box 2209, Ballarat Mail Centre 3354	Invitation to participate in the Central Highlands Historical Association Ezpo as a stallholder - free of charge. The Annual Famuily History Expo to be held on Saturday 28 and Sunday 29 October 2000.		14047	Committees	14047
A13067	25	06	2002	Documents	Notes	Events Ballarat and Beyond, 37 Sturt Street, Ballarat, 3350	a-i. Minutes of "History Alive!" meeting held on 25th June 2002 and attachments.		14047	Meetings	14047
A13068	30	11	1998	Documents	Letters In	John Elliott, Training Manager, Ballarat Regional Industries Greater Ballarat Community Project.	re: Work For The Dole Programme - Administrative Support Project. Information on 'principle tasks' for participants at BMI re the above program. The expected start date would be January/February 1999.		14047	Committees	14047
A13069	07	12	1998	Documents	Letters Out	Peter Arnold, Antiquarian Booksellers, 606 High Street, Prahran Vic	a-b. Thank you for the quotation of prices (attached) you have provided on selected books in our Collection. We are considering the sale of some of these items. I hope to contact you again, by the end of March 1999, with information of decisions on the items on which you have given a purchase price.		14047	Book costs	14047
A13070				Documents	Notes	BMI	a-g. Handwritten notes on the following: *Subs; *Family membership - sliding scale etc.		14047	Membership	14047
A13071	28	04	199	Documents	Letters In	Steve Norwood, Fee Waiver Team, Customer Service Branch, ASIC, 14-22 Grey Street, Traralgon, Gippsland Mail Centre. Vic. 3841	a. re: Application for waiving of late lodgement fee charged to BMI. b. Amount of fees waived for lodgement Unit" 14766174, Lodged on 29/03/1999. c. From ASIC - Final Notice of late lodgement fee. d. To Jenny Fletcher, ASIC, 08/04/1999 re above late lodgement fee and explanation of same.		14047	ASIC	14047
A13072	31	12	2001	Documents	Letters In	Bryan Fitzgerald, Executive Manager, Group Corporate Relations, Commonwealth Bank of Australia, GPO Box 2719, Sydney, NSW 1155.	Congratulations on receiving grant from the Commonwealth Gov. Discussions between Council and CBA Ballarat Branch continuing with Council representative Mr Brian Pola.		14047	Grants	14047
A13073	29	10	2001	Documents	Letters In	Bryan Fitzgerald, Exec. Manager, Corporate Affairs, Commonwealth Bank, GPO Box 2719, Sydney, NSW 1155.	Reply to BMI letter seeking reconsideration of the Commonwealth Bank decision not to support the restoration of the Mechanics' Institute; as previously advised will let the opportunity pass on this occasion.		14047	Grants	14047
A13074	13	12	2001	Documents	Letters Out	Mr Bryan Fitzgerald, Executive Manager, Corporate Affairs, Level 7, 48 Martin Place, Sydney, NSW 1155.	Expressing disappointment that Commonwealth Bank declines to assist in first stage of the conservation of the Mechanics' Institute. Commonwealth grant of $189,000 will not cover costs of restoring verandah and BMI must continue the searth for heritage sympathetic donors. Expressing hope that the Commonwealth Bank will, of its own initiative, do something to alleviate the blight of its awful 1963 building.		14047	Grants	14047
A13075	08	10	2001	Documents	Letters Out	Mr Bryan Fitzgerald, Executive Manager Corporate Affairs, Commonwealth Bank of Australia, PO Box 2719, Sydney, NSW 1155.	Earnestly commend a reconsideration of Commonwealth Bank initial response to decline support towards restoration of the Mechanics Institute and suggest that a visit to Ballarat by a Victorian-based member of the Bank's Corporate Affairs division would assist in assessing the merits of the Ballart Mechanics' Institute's request and would be happy to involve senior officers and Councillors of the City of Ballarat.		14047	Grants	14047
A13076	17	08	2001	Documents	Letters Out	Bryan Fitzgerald, Executive Manager, Corporate Affairs, Commonwealth Bank of Australia, P.O. Box 2719, Sydney NSW 1156	Unable to help on this occasion to support the restoration of BMI.		14047	Grants	14047
A13077	07	08	2001	Documents	Letters Out	Mr. David Murray, Managing Director, Commonwealth Bank, Martin Place, Sydney NSW 2000	re: CBA in the community and heritage support. Request for grant for restoration of the BMI, noting the areas in which such a grant would be used.		14047	Grants	14047
A13078	10	05	2004	Documents	Fax (Telefax)	Mr. Graham Dudley, Local Government Victoria, Department for Victorian Communities	1a. re: Your email re. BMI and M.V. Grants of 04.05.2004. Many thanks for moving things along with the DVC grants. Enclosed are copies of the required EFT applications and the Tax invoices for both the BMI and MIV - 4 pages. 1b. Department for Victorian Communities (DVC) Aplication form. 1c. Mechanics' Institutes Community Partnerships Program 2003-04. Project Description 1d. Tax Invoice No A321786 from DVI - Program 2003/2004 Grant of $10,000 Plus $1000 GST = $11,000. 1e. Tax Invoice No. AB090009 From BMI - " Grant of $12,000 plus $1,200 GST = $13,200		14047	Grants	14047
A13079	04	05	2004	Documents	Email	Graham.Dudley,@dvc,vic,gov.au	I am seeking to expedite the payment of the grants to BMI and to MIV. We need tax invoices for both grants made out to the Department and including GST - $10,000 and $1,000 and $12,000 for MIV. Please send to me. We can pay by EFT and need the attached forms completed and faxed tome as well.		14047	Grants	14047
A13080				Documents	Notes	BMI	a.b. Handwritten notes re Mechanics Institutes Community Partnership Grant. *Possible areas of expenditure.		14047	Grants	14047
A13081	10	05	2004	Documents	Fax (Telefax)	Graham Dudley/Andrew Clegg, Local Government Victoria, Department for Victorian Communities.	a. DVC Request for payment by electronic funds transfer application form. b. Department for Victorian Communities (DVC) - Preference to pay grant recipients by Electronic Funds Transfer (EFT)		14047	Grants	14047
A13082	06	04	2004	Documents	Notes	BMI	1a-d. Proposal for Library Funding and Research Services - noting the upgrading of library services commencing with the formation and implementation of a computer installation in the library. 2a-g. (quotations) *Namco Horizontal plan file cabinet. *Kodac DX4530 Digital Camera, *Canon Wide Format Colour Bubble Jet Printer i6100. *Adam Ryan Quote ID - AR-10001. *Leading Edge Computers Quote 14. *Infinity Computer Group. *Albox 3. Community Partnership Grant 2004 - Background information.		14047	Grants	14047
A13083	05	06	2000	Documents	Notes	BMI	1a-b. 140th Anniversary/Promotion of Plans etc. Report of Working Party meeting - 05.06.2004 2. List of names and addresses of Batten Family. 3a.b. Notes for 140th Anniversary celebrations. 4. Invoice to J.Gribble Treasurer for costs paid out by Dr. F.T.Hurley re above.		14047	Meetings	14047
A13084	05	11	2001	Documents	Letters In	Howard Nessen, Manager Facilities, Victoria, Australian Broadcasting Corporation, GPO Box 9994, Melbourne Vic 3001.	1. re: Proposed ABC Facility in Ballarat. Unfortunately the BMI Building is not suitable for our purposes. Thank you for your time in showing us around your building. 2. To Murray Green, State Directr, Australian Broadcasting Commission - 20.09.2001. re: Offering BMI buildings for proposed ABC Facility in Ballarat. 3. First letter re above sent on 10.08.2001 but seemingly lost.		14047	Buildings	14047
A13085	02	02	1999	Documents	Letters In	Pam Tong, 303 Eddy Avenue, Mount Helen 3350	1. Resignation from Committee of the Institute. 2. From BMI Committee accepting resignation with regret.		14047	Membership	14047
A13086	31	05	1999	Documents	Letters In	Miss M.L.McCardle, Nazareth House, Mill Street, Ballarat 3350	Resignation from Committee.		14047	Membership	14047
A13087	26	05	1999	Documents	Fax (Telefax)	Jan Croggon - j.croggon@ballarat.edu.au University of Ballarat	Resignation from committee.		14047	Membership	14047
A13088	28	01	1999	Documents	Letters In	Anthony F. Te Kaeth, Activity Officer, 11 Dover Street, Wendouree 3355.	1. re: Guest Speaker at the February 1999 ARPA Meeting. Thank you very much for accepting, at such short notice, an invitation to be our Guest Speaker. 2. Newsletter No. 52 of ARPA Over 50's Association Ltd.		14047	Lecture booking	14047
A13089	16	02	1999	Documents	Letters Out	Tina ?	Thank you for work you did on some of our records during your two week placement here as part of your course at Deakin University. We look forward to receiving your report and your documentation of procedures which will be a valuable guide to our volunteer workers.		14047	Staff	14047
A13090	22	05	1998	Documents	Letters In	John Keating, RMB 6038, Ballarat 3352	As I cosider that I am no longer capable of adequately performing the duties of a committee member I do not wish to renomination and therefore resign as at date. I greatly appreciate the many friendships that I have established with fellow members over the last thirty years. I wish the Institute every success over the coming difficult years.		14047	Membership	14047
A13091	18	02	1999	Documents	Letters In	Athony F. Te Kaeth, 11 Dover Street, Wendouree, 3355	re: Guest speaker at the February 1999 ARPA meeting. Our thanks for your having been Guest Speaker at our recent ARPA meeting. It was most informative and educational to learn about the early aims and ultimate progress and growth of the Ballarat Mechanics' Institute and the direction it is heading presently.		14047	Lectures and classes	14047
A13092	14	04	1999	Documents	Programs	National Trust (Ballarat Branch)	1. Ballarat's Hidden Treasurers - Heritage Victoria Festival program. 2a. " Event Organiser Questionnaire. 2b. Handwritten notes re above Festival. 2c. To Frank Hurley on 8th April 1999 From Kate O'Hehir, Acting Major Events & Conferencing Officer. Thank you for organising events in above festival. 2d. " The Planning Committee for the Ballarat based events recently decided to commence planning for next year's events and as a result a "residents pass" ($250) came into being. This ticket will entitle purchasers to attend most of the events planned in Ballarat with certain exclusions.		14047	Advertisement	14047
A13093	23	07	1999	Documents	Letters Out	Mr. John McLean, Chief Executive Officer, City of Ballarat, PO Box 655, Ballarat 3353	Congratulations on your appointment as above. I invite you to visit the Mechanics' Institute when you can find a convenient time to do so. Your predecessor, Janet Dore, and the then Mayor, James Coghlan toured our building about 18 months back. Both enjoyed their visit and I believe they found it valuable to have first-hand knowledge of an important insituttion and building in the city.		14047	Committees	14047
A13094	03	02	1998	Documents	Notices	Kilmore Mechanics' Institute & Free Library Inc.	1a-d. General Meeting - Agenda; Application for membership; George Hudson Memorial Awards, 1998 info; George Hudson Memorial Awards, 1998 application form. 2a-d. Mechanics' Institutes State Conference (Kilmore) "The Way Forward" info; registration form; Agenda (2 pages) 3a-c. To Clive Brooks 6th March 1998 from Vern Robson, Director, Local Government Operations - Infrastructure, Level 19, 80 Collins Street, Melbopurne 3000. re: Survey of Mwechanics' Institutes in Victoria. this is being done as an adjunct to the4 forthcoming conference "Mechanics' Institutes - The Way Forward", as above.		14047	Meetings	14047
A13095	03	05	1999	Documents	Letters Out	Mr. Michael Morrow, Dobson Morrow, Barristers and Solicitors, 14 Dawson Street South, Ballarat. 3350	At its April meeting, the Comittee of the Ballarat Mechanics' Institute was informed of the recent death of your wife. The Committee is most appreciative of the services that you and your Firm have given the Institute over a number of years. Those present expressed their sympathy for you and your family on the occasion of this sad bereavement.		14047	Committees	14047
A13096	17	11	2000	Documents	Notices	Mechanics' Institutes of Victoria Inc.	a-c. Agenda for meeting on 17th and 18th November 2000, at The Melbourne Athenaeum, 188 Collins Street Melbourne. "Rediscoverig Mechanics' Institutes.		14047	Meetings	14047
A13097	25	10	1997	Documents	Programs	Ballarat Mechanics' Institute	a-f. Program for Strategic Planning Workshop.		14047	Meetings	14047
A13098	20	04	2000	Documents	Letters Out	Mr Geoff Butler, Ghost Tours, 608 Skipton Street Ballarat 3350	At the Institute meeting on 20th March 200 we considered your suggestions but, at this stage, we are not willing to lease any parts of the basement area due to the activity in that area carrying out repairs to damaged foundations etc. We are prepared to review the situation when the area has been cleared and the foundations secured. Thank you for your proposal and our very best wishes to you for the continued success of Ghost Tours.		14047	Shop & Office Rentals	14047
A13099	24	11	1998	Documents	Letters In	Garry Walker for Neil Mann, Deputy Commissioner of Taxation, Small Business Income. PO Box 9990, Albury NSW. 2640	re: Income Tax.. You are advised that gifts of $2 and upwards to the above named library fund are an allowable deduction under the provisions of Item 12.1.2. of Section 30-100 of the Income Tax Assessment Act 1997. This approval is valid until 24th November 2001.		14047	Accounts	14047
A13100	22	05	1998	Documents	Letters In	Janet Dore, Chief Executive Officer, City of Ballarat, PO Box 655, Ballarat 3353	re: Future of Mechanics' Institute Building. Officers of the Heritage Council of Victoria are undertaking an assessment of the building and refurbishment requirements. Council and Statement Government (and others) are discussing future developments in the Camp Street precinct. Whilst Her Majesty's Theatre Board, as a Special Committee of Council may have specific interests in extending its operations, there is no proposal officially sanctioned by Council as far as I am aware.		14047	Buildings	14047
A13101	12	09	2000	Documents	Letters In	Wendy Jacobs, Architect and Heritage Consultant, PO Box 193, Ballarat 3353	a-b. re: Conservation Management Plan for BMI 117-119 Sturt Street, Follow up of matters discussed at our meeting with BMI last month and requesting information about the building. Happy to meet with you and any other interested members and discuss them if necessary after 2nd October when Dr. Rowe returns from leave. Please supply also a copy of the original rules and regulations and a present set of rules and regulations.		14047	Buildings	14047
A13102	20	11	2000	Documents	Letters In	Wendy Jacobs, Architect and Heritage Consultant, PO Box 193, Ballarat 3353	re: BMI Conservation Management Plan. Herewith copy of the draft of the above plan as set out in out timetable for this project. Draft is black and white while final copies will include colour photographs.		14047	Buildings	14047
A13103	12	12	2000	Documents	Letters Out	Mr. Tony Armstrong, Co-ordiantor Finance and Incentives Programs, Heritage Victoria, Nauru House - Level 22, 80 Collins Street, Melbourne 3000	a-b. re: Payment to Wendy Jacobs for Milestone 2 Account. Enclosed account $4488 (including GST of $408) for completion of Milestone 2 of her work on preparation of a conservation management plan for BMI. I confirm this stage of the work has been completed and a draft report for comment has been lodged with the Institute. Would you please pay this account. I presume Heritage Victoria is able to claim refund of GST component.		14047	Accounts	14047
A13104	18	01	2001	Documents	Letters In	Wendy Jacobs, Architect and Heritage Consultant, PO Box 193, Ballarat 3353	Re: BMI Draft Conservation Management Plan. 1a-b. Thank you for your comments. David Rowe has sent a request to Mr. Jim Smith, Building Costing Advisor for a fee proposal to prepare costings for three scenarios. (a) Basic Repairs and Restoration. (b) Basic repairs and minimum work to make a useful facility. (c) Complete restoration and repairs. 2.a-b Letter dated 25.1.01 re above. Cost to undertake the work by Mr. Smith is $2,300.00 plus 10% GST, a total of $2,530.00. Could you please confirm acceptance of the fee proposal in writing. Mr. Smith would be prepared to have completed at least some of the costings prior to 2 March 2001 (ie. costings for basic repairs and restoration). Enclosed is a copy of Mr. Smith's CV.		14047	Buildings	14047
A13105	10	02	1998	Documents	Letters Out	The Hon. Robert McLellan, Minister for Planning and Local Government, Parliament House, Spring Street, Melbourne 3000.	Letter enclosing BMI submission in connection with the proposed Camp/Lydiard Streets Arts Precinct development.		14047	Buildings	14047
A13106	20	09	2000	Documents	Letters In	Heath Marthin, Senior Strategic Planner, City of Ballarat, PO Box 655, Ballarat 3353.	Invitation to attend public briefing re. application for planning permit for works associated lwith the proposed new University of Ballarat School of Arts within the southern end of Camp Street precinct.		14047	Buildings	14047
A13107	14	09	2000	Documents	Letters In	Mark Marsden, General Manager Planning & Environmental Services, City of Ballarat, PO Box 655, Ballarat 3353.	Invitation to join the City of Ballarat's Heritage Study Reference Group. Attached summary of the role, membership and expectation of the Reference Group.		14047	Buildings	14047
A13108	03	03	2000	Documents	Letters Out	Robyn Riddett, Associate Director, Allom Lovell and Associates, 35 Little Bourke St., Melbourne 3000.	Acknowledging receipt of proposal and quotation to undertake a conservation plan for the Ballarat Mechanics' Institiute.		14047	Buildings	14047
A13109	03	03	2000	Documents	Letters Out	Wendy Jacobs, Architect and Heritage Consultant, PO Box 193, Ballarat 3353.	Acknowledging proposal and quotation to undertake a conservation plan for the Ballarat Mechanics' Institute.		14047	Buildings	14047
A13110	25	08	2000	Documents	Letters In	Ray Tonkin, Executive Director, Heritage Victoria, Nauru House, Level 22, 80 Collins Street, Melbourne 3000.	Acknowledging BMI application for financial assistance to carry out a Conservation Management Plan. Heritage Victoria will provide up to $10,500 towards the cost of the CMP and associated costs; liaise with Robert Green re. preparation of the CMP.		14047	Grants	14047
A13111	11	09	2000	Documents	Letters Out	Mr Tony Armstrong, Co-ordinator Finanance & Incentives Programs, Heritage Victoria, Nauru House - Level 22, 80 Collins St., Melbourne 2000.	Forwarding copies of the BMI Conservation Management Plan Project Timetable and of the appointed consultant's (Wendy Jacobs) first account .		14047	Grants	14047
A13112	24	01	2001	Documents	Fax (Telefax)	Ray Tonkin, Executive Director, Heritage Victoria, Nauru House - Level 22, 80 Collins Street, Melbourne 3000.	Comments on the Ballarat Mechanics' Institute Conservation Plan.		14047	Grants	14047
A13113	18	01	2007	Documents	Letters In	Ray Ronkin, Executive Director, Heritage Victoria, Level 7, 8 Nicholson Street, East Melbourne 3002.	Copy of letter to Wendy Jacobs Architect, enclosing permit No. P11348 re: staged refurbishment of the BMI building, and conditions.		14047	Buildings	14047
A13114	23	09	1999	Documents	Letters In	Paula Sharry, Major Events Officer, Events Ballarat Office, 37 Sturt Street, Ballarat	Circular letter to Registered Event Organiser - thanking for input into the Heritage Week Calendar of Events and attached Draft of the complete calendar. Also enclosed for info is a "Victorian Heritage Festival - Event Categories" flier.		14047	Exhibitions & Displays	14047
A13115	12	12	02	Documents	Letters In	Sue Dickason, Project Officer, Federation Community Projects, Centenary of Federation, Department of Communications Information Technology and the Arts, GPO Box 2154, Canberra ACT 2601	a. re: Federation Community Project: "Collection Preservation". Final report for the above project has been accepted. The Department now considers the project to be acquitted. Please retain all records and account books relating to expenditure of these grant funds for five years. b. Final report acquittal form. c. Final Report (6 pages)		14047	Grants	14047
A13116	13	10	2000	Documents	Letters In	Richard Gravenor, Project Officer Federation Community Projects,	1.a-b re: Progress report for Federation Community Project "Collection Preservation" Thank you for submitting a detailed and informative progress report for the above project. Unfortunately, your organisation has not yet spent enough of the first grant instalment for us to be able to accept the report and release the second grant instalment. The guideline is to release the second payment when approx two thirds of the first payment has been spent. This equate3sd to $12,000 for this project.		14047	Grants	14047
A13117	23	03	2001	Documents	Letters In	Cheryl Martin, Project Officer, Federation Community Projects, Department of Communications Information Technology and the Arts, GPO Box 2154, Canberra 2601	1.a-b. re: Centenary of Federation: I am pleased to inform you that the progress report has been accepted. The final grant payment will be made within 28 days of this letter. Under the Deed of Grant for your project, you are required to submit a final report within 3 months of the completion of your project and after all your grant funds have been spent. Any excess money must be refunded to the Department.		14047	Grants	14047
A13118				Documents	Fax (Telefax)	Jenny Keath, Ballarat Courier.	1. re: Heritage Collection Conservation Grant. Newspaper article about BMI receiving a $20,000 grant from the Centenary of Federation Program. 2. Part B - Financial Acquittal. Grant expenditure to date of this report. 3. Federation Grant - Proposed budget.		14047	Grants	14047
A13119	29	09	1999	Documents	Letters In	Maria Grassia, Project Officer, Federation Community Project, GPO Box 2154, Canberra ACT. 2601	1.a-b Attached are two copies of the deed of grant for your project "Collection Conservation". Please sign both copies of the Deed and return to me. 2. a-d Two pages of Fund Logo templates. "Archives information" and "A Glimpse of The Library". 3.a-s Grant deed between Commonwealth of Australia and Ballarat Mechanics Institute. "Collection Preservation". (34 pages)		14047	Grants	14047
A13120	14	07	1999	Documents	Correspondence	Andrew Russack, Project Officer, Department of Communicatios Information Technology and the Arts.	a-b. The Hon. Peter McGauran MP, in his letter dated 6th July 1999, advised you that he had approved a grant for your project "Collection Preservation" under the Federation Community Projects program. The grant is conditional on the signing of a deed of grant between your organisation and the Department of Communications, Information Technology and the Arts. Attached is a copy of the standard deed of grant for your information. Specific information about your organisation and your project will be included in the final deed of grant. Also included is a form of information currently held by us including our proosed schedule of payments. As it has been some time since you lodged your application it may be necessary to update some aspects of your project.		14047	Letters Out	14047
A13121	12	01	1998	Documents	Notices	Australian Securities Commission, Corporations Law	Approval pursuant to sub-section 383(9) to the amendment of the Articles of Association of The Ballarat Mechanics' Institute ACN 004 034 575		14047	Constitution (Rules)	14047
A13122	22	12	2006	Documents	Letters Out	Timothy Perks, Associate, Morton Dunn Architects, 424 Sturt Street, Ballarat 3350.	COPY of a letter to Mr Peter O'Donnell, Building Surveyor, City of Ballarat with Building Permit application for the Ballaarat Mechanics' Institute.		14047	Buildings	14047
A13123	25	01	2007	Documents	Letters Out	Timothy Perks, Associate, Morton Dunn Architects, PO Box 772, Ballarat 3350.	COPY of letter to Eoghan McColl, Statutory Planning Services, City of Ballarat, confirming that a Heritage Victoria Permit has been approved for the proposed refurbishment works to the BMI building. Copy of Permit and stamped drawings enclosed.		14047	Buildings	14047
A13124	10	01	2006	Documents	Records	Ballaarat Mechanics' Institute	13124.1 Email 7/12/2005 Simon Lloyd, Heritage Victoria, subject: funding agreement. 13124.2 Email 7/12/2005 Simon Lloyd, Heritage Victoria, subject: Scope of works for BMI stage 1. 13124.3a-d Letter 30 November 2005, Wendy Jacobs - proposal to provide structural engineering services for BMI project.		14047	Buildings	14047
A13125	31	01	2006	Documents	Records	Ballaarat Mechanics' Institute	13125.1 Email 17/01/2006 Frank Hurley Subject: BMI Auditorium redevelopment. 13125.2 Email (no date) Frank Hurley Subject: Invitation and Buildings meeting. 13125.3a-b BMI Redevelopment - notes prepared by Frank Hurley for meeting at CHACC 12 January 2006. 13125.4 Letter, Wendy Jacobs, 10/01/2006. BMI Verandah reconstruction, auditorium roof repair, recladding, fee proposal from MacLeod Consulting. 13125.5 Emails 2-4/7/2007 Lauren Mann; Frank Hurley		14047	Buildings	14047
A13126	14	02	2006	Documents	Records	Ballaarat Mechanics' Institute	13126.1 Letter, Wendy Jacobs 7/02/2006 Re: BMI, Verandah reconstruction, Auditorium Roof repair and reclading. 13126.2 Email 6/2/2006, Rex Bridges Subject: BMI laneway (spouting). 13126.3 Email 3/2/2006 Sue Howard Subject: Contracts for Roofing work at BMI.		14047	Buildings	14047
A13127			...	Documents	Records	Ballaarat Mechanics' Institute	Redevelopment of the Ballaarat Mechanics' Institute Stage 1. RECORD OF PROJECT COMMITTEE MEETINGS November 2005- August 2007; 6 March 2008. Record OF MEETINGS 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 10, 11, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26. and 28th meeting, 6/3/2008.		14047	Meetings	14047
A13128	12	05	2001	Documents	Records	Mechanics' Institutes of Victoria Inc.	Minutes of Committee meeting held at the Melbourne Athanaeum, 188 Collins Street, Melbourne on Saturday 12th May 2001 at 10am.		14047	Meetings	14047
A13129	03	02	2006	Documents	Reports	From Steve Ellis, Occupational Hygienist, Alert Solutions Pty. Ltd., 74 McKillop Street, Geelong 3220 - To Wendy Jacob s, Jacobs Architects,. P.O. Box 193, Ballarat 3353	re: Part 5 Asbestos Audit Proposal - Ballarat Mechanics' Institute. Enclosed above proposal for building at 117-119 Sturt Street Ballarat as requested, and proposal acceptance form. (6 pages)		14047	Buildings	14047
A13130	31	03	2006	Documents	Letters Out	Wendy Jacobs, Architect and Heritage Consultant, 15 Dana Street, Ballarat 3350	re: BMI Verandah re-instatement project. The BMI Committee has recommended that the construction project (as above) be awarded to SJ Weir P/L for their tender of $119,900 (including GST) to carry out the project. (ie. reinstatement of verandah with a replica period verandah).		14047	Buildings	14047
A13131	29	03	2006	Documents	Letters In	From Richard Nicholson, Managing Director, A.W.Nicholson Pty. Ltd., Builders, PO Box 553, Ballarat 3353. To Wendy Jacobs, Architect, 15 Dana Street, Ballarat 3350	re: BMI Re-roof & New Verandah 117-119 Sturt Street. Tender. (2 pages)		14047	Buildings	14047
A13132	27	03	2006	Documents	Letters In	From Daryl Elford, Associate Director, S.J.Weir Pty. Ltd., 996 Norman Street, Wendouree, 3355. To Wendy Jacobs, Architect, 15 Dana Street, Ballarat 3350	re: BMI replacement of roof cladding. Tender. (2 pages)		14047	Buildings	14047
A13133	27	03	2006	Documents	Letters In	From Daryl Elford, Associate Director, S.J. Weir Pty. Ltd., 998 Norman Street, Wendouree 3355. To Wendy Jacobs, Architect, 15 Dana Street, Ballarat 3350	re: BMI Verandah reconstruction. (alternative power supply route for tenants.) We confirm our intention to replace the existing switchboard due to its condition , with a second hand board (subject to the supply authority approval) to provide temporary power for the roof contract. This board could be utilised to provide the alternate power supply to the tenants and facilitate the construction of the verandah.		14047	Buildings	14047
A13134	31	03	2006	Documents	Letters Out	Ms. Sue Howard, Manager, Community and Culture, City of Ballarat, Town Hall, Ballarat 3350	re: Request for City of Ballarat contract with S.J.Weir Pty. Ltd.,. for roof repair/replacement component of BMI redevelopment Stage 1 project. Please arrange for preparation of a contract between the City of Ballarat and S.J.Weir Pty., Ltd., - the successful tenderer. Wendy Jacobs, the roof component project architect will provide specifications for the contract.		14047	Buildings	14047
A13135	27	03	2006	Documents	Email	Simon Lloyd, Senior Architect (Assistance Programs), Heritage Victoria. Simon.lloyd@dse,vic.gov.au	Thank you for notice of the Wednesday meeting and your advice that the three-way agreement (we are terming the "Works Agreement") is acceptable to BMI. It is our hope that this agreement will be reading for signing at this meeting. However we are awaiting confirmation that BCC are happy with it.		14047	Buildings	14047
A13136	24	03	2006	Documents	Email	Megan McDougall, Manager, Assistance Programs, Heritage Victoria. megan.mcdougall@dsw.vic.gov.au	Please look at attached draft below. (?) the logo needs to be changed but that is minor. If you are happy with it, (and Ballarat City Council) I can circulate to Heritage Council finance committee by email early next week, then get the agreement signed. Reply to Megan : Updated BMI City Council agreement. I think the details under "Project Management" - clause 5 may be replicated to a degree under the later heading "Tachnical Evaluation & Reporting". If they are repetitious and not needed for HV purposes then remove them. Suggest that this Draft be forwarded to Ballarat and ask them to update the execution clause section at the back so that it is ready to go. Ask them if they are happy to execute this Doc and also provide it as required to Ray T and the HC.		14047	Buildings	14047
A13137	21	03	2006	Documents	Email	From Frank Hurley, hurleyf@iprimus.com.au to Project Committee members.	Helen Balcam called to say that Rob Jones mentioned Hour concern about RDV.HerVic delays and that she had been busy today endeavouring to finalise the agreement. She said she fully understood the City of Ballarat's unwillingness to enter contracts until the agreement was signed off. She will try to get Minister Brumby's necessary signature within the week. Helen will be in Ballarat next Wednesday and would like to have a brief look at the BMI. Have discussed with her the required future uses/economic effects of redeveloped BMI. She suggested that I put some ideas o paper for RDV and HerVic.		14047	Letters Out	14047
A13138	30	01	1857	Documents	Letters In	Surveyor Generals Office, Melbourne	Response to BMI letter of 24th instant regarding the issue of Deed of Grant of land set apart for the Mechanics Institute on the supposition that no objections existed and whether it was the most desirable position in the town.		14047	Grants	14047
A13139	14	02	1857	Documents	Letters In	Surveyor Generals Office, Melbourne	Acknowledging receipt of BMI letter of 6th inst. and replying that Instructions have been given for the immediate issue of a Deed of Grant for a portion of land to be set apart as a site for a Mechanics Institute in Ballaarat. Also noting that it is his duty to enquire into any opposition to any proposed grant and whether the representations can be supported or disproved.		14047	Grants	14047
A13140	22	06	2006	Documents	Email	Megan McDougall, Manager, Assistance Programs, Heritage Victoria. megan.mcdougall@dse.vic.gov.au	Sorry unable to attend. Am busy trying to finalise agreements so the funding can be released. Have just me with our legal person, who has asked me to provide a signed copy of the minutes. ie. The minutes of the last meeting which Simon attended. Sign the bottom and fax to me please.		14047	Buildings	14047
A13141	10	03	2006	Documents	Email	Andrew Miller, AndrewMiller@BALLARAT.vic.gov.au	Re: Risk Mgt Plan (BMI) Notice of meeting for Tuesday 21st March 2006 from 2 - 4pm.(GMT+10:00) Canberra, Melbourne, Sydney. Where: Prospect room.		14047	Meetings	14047
A13142	10	03	2006	Documents	Email	Andrew Miller, AndrewMiller@BALLARAT.vic.gov.au	a. Spoke to Sue re tiling of roof contact award... Sue indicated that it would be after 21st March. The risk plan should not be deemed to be ay significant impediment, rather a process to protect Council and the Steering Committee. b. To Andrew Miller from Rex Bridges. re: Risk Management Plan. As you have not acknowledged receipt of my earlier email re the requested appointment of Alan Fischer by the BCC I assume you have not received it. Does this mean that we are not able to negotiate and finalize the contract with the tenderers for the of roof repairs? If we are not able to, at this stage, then we should inform Wendy Jacobs immediately of that fact, and for her to curtail all further work on the project.		14047	Buildings	14047
A13143	10	03	2006	Documents	Email	To Andrew Miller - AndrewMiller@BALLARAT.vic.gov.au	I was concerned when reading your risk management email, that we may have inadvertently issued an 'illegal' or 'unapproved' contract to Wendy for the work she is presently doing for the roof project, and that funds may not be made available for payment to her and the others she is engaging on our behalf. If the risk management strategy can be resolved at the meeting on the 21st inst. then it won't delay the awarding of the roof tender.		14047	Buildings	14047
A13144	10	03	2006	Documents	Email	From: simon.lloyd@dse.vi.gov.au To: Andrew Miller@BALLARAT.vic.gov.au	Comment as requested re Tender Document. Clarification of heritage listed building. Heritage Victoria requirements. Extent of works - insufficient information for the tenderers. Wondering if something can be pulled out of the BMI funding applications and MortonDunn costings on which they are based to flesh out the project and define it a bit more clearly.		14047	Buildings	14047
A13145	06	03	2006	Documents	Tenders	A.W. Nicholson P/L., 358 Dowling Street, Wendouree	COPY OF FAXED Document 00300 Tender Form. Tender to perform the work for the Ballaarat Mechanics' Institute: Removal of cantilever street awning and construction of steel post supported street verandah. Cost $135,036 plus GST.		14047	Buildings	14047
A13146	01	03	2006	Documents	Records	Heritage Victoria, Level 7, 8 Nicholson Street, East Melbourne 3002.	PERMIT No. P10371 Heritage Register No: H0987 File No: 600220 (1 & 2) Ballaarat Mechanics Institute. Removal of introduced cantilever veranda and reconstruction of barrel vault cast iron street veranda. Removal of asbestos roof to auditorium, structural repair to roof and recladding in 'Colorbond' corrugated steel. As per drawings by Wendy Jacobs and drawings by MacLeod Consulting.		14047	Buildings	14047
A13147	09	03	2006	Documents	Fax (Telefax)	FAX TO: Megan McDougall, Manager, Assistance Programs, Heritage Victoria	Subject: Signed copy of BMI Steering Committee Minutes. Re-development of the Ballaarat Mechanics' Institute - Stage 1. Record of Seventh meeting of the Project Committee, 9 March 2006.		14047	Meetings	14047
A13148	28	03	2006	Documents	Email	TO: andrew Miller@ballarat.vic.gov.au FROM: Frank Hurley, BMI	Attached record of minutes of Mechanics' Institute Project Steering Committee meeting eight.		14047	Meetings	14047
A13149				Documents	Records	Wendy Jacobs, Architect and Heritage Consultant, 15 Dana Street, Ballarat 3350. S.J. Weir P/L, 998 Norman Street, Wendouree 3355.	Cultural Heritage Projects Program Grant. Conservation of Significant Exteriors. June 2002 - August 2003. Progress Certificates No.1 to 6 (Wendy Jacobs), Progress Claims (S.J. Weir) and associated documents. Record 13149.1a-x		14047	Buildings	14047
A13150	24	01	2002	Documents	Records	Mechanics' Institute Building Committee	Cultural Heritage Projects Program Grant. Conservation of Significant Exteriors. 21.1.2002 - 2.9.2002. 1.a-o Minutes of above meetings.		14047	Meetings	14047
A13151	01	05	01	Documents	Records	The Ballarat Mechanics' Institute	CULTURAL HERITAGE PROJECTS PROGRAM GRANT. CONSERVATION OF SIGNIFICANT EXTERIORS. CHPP ACCOUNT STATEMENTS 1.5.2001 - 16.12.2002. Account inquiries and Progress Payment statements. 01.05.2001 to 16.12.2002.		14047	Grants	14047
A13152			2002	Documents	Invoices	The Ballarat Mechanics' Institute	CULTURAL HERITAGE PROJECTS PROGRAM GRANT. CONSERVATION OF SIGNIFICANT EXTERIORS. Copies of Invoices from Architects, Builders and Miscellaneous. 2002 - 2003. 1a. - s.		14047	Buildings	14047
A13153	20	01	2003	Documents	Letters Out	Mr. David Haymes, Managing Director, Haymes Paints.	CONSERVATION OF SIGNIFICANT EXTERIORS. We are most grateful for your part in helping us persuade Canberra that this was a project with strong local support. Thank you also for your substantial discount on the paint. Your past moral and material support has been invaluable.		14047	Buildings	14047
A13154	30	11	2002	Documents	Letters Out	Councillor David Vendy, Mayor, City of Ballarat, Town Hall, Sturt Street, Ballrat 3350	CULTURAL HERITAGE PROJECTS PROGRAM GRANT, CONSERVATION OF SIGNIFICANT EXTERIORS. Thank you for attending the "unveiling" of the restored facade of the Mechanics' Institute building on Saturday 16th November last.		14047	Buildings	14047
A13155	16	12	2002	Documents	Letters Out	Robyn Clasper, Assistant Director, Heritage Assistance and Programs Section, Department of Environment and Heritage, GPO Box 787, Canberra ACT 2601	CULTURAL HERITAGE PROJECTS PROGRAM GRANT. CONSERVATION OF SIGIFICANT EXTERIORS. re: Ballarat Mechanics' Institute (CHPP 564) Final Report. Project Committee; Contractors and Suppliers; Conservation Works.		14047	Grants	14047
A13156	20	06	2002	Documents	Letters In	Wendy Jacobs, Architect and Heritage Consultant, PO Box 193, Ballarat 3353	CULTURAL HERITAGE PROJECTS PROGRAM GRANT. CONSERVATION OF SIGNIFICANT EXTERIORS. 1. re: Ballarat Mechanics' Institute Building Works. Enclosed original and one copy of the permit from Heritage Victoria for above grant. S.J.Weir has indicated that they do not require a separate retention fund but that the retention amount can be retained in the account held by the BMI. 2.a-n. PERMIT No. P6179 dated 17/6/2002 as above		14047	Buildings	14047
A13157	11	12	2002	Documents	Letters In	Wendy Jacobs, Architect and Heritage Consultant, Box 193, Ballarat 3353.	letter enclosing building works reports and copy of works to be undertaken to the Reading Room to repair water damage. Requested Daryl Elford to quote price for works. Query has BMI accepted SJ Weirs quote? Comments re inspecting progress on fire escape and progress on obtaining quote on repair to boundary wall to the former Mining Exchange. 2a-e Report on Completion of Building Works. (5 pages) 3a-g Photographs of Institute including facade, timber ceiling frames, Minerva, balustrade, balcony drain pipe, Ballarat Courier cutting of Peregrine returning to roost. (7 pages)		14047	Buildings	14047
A13158	05	12	2002	Documents	Letters In	Robyn Clasper, Assistant Director, Heritage Assistance and Projects Section, Environment Australia, Department of the Environment and Heritage, GPO Box 787, Canberra ACT 2601.	CHPP 564 Final Report. Reminder that final report is due by 20 December 2002.		14047	Buildings	14047
A13159	24	12	2002	Documents	Letters In	Cameron Logue, Cultural Heritage Programs Section, Environment Australia, Department of the Environment and Heritage, GPO Box 787, Canberra 2601.	Acknowledging receipt of Final Report for BMI CHPP Project entitled 'Conservation of the significant exteriors of the Ballarat Mechanics Instititute'. Report approved and final payment of $33,000 will be transferred into nominated bank account.		14047	Buildings	14047
A13160	08	10	2002	Documents	Letters In	Robyn Clasper, Heritage Assistance and Projects Section, Environment Australia, Department of the Environment and Heritage, GPO Box 787, Canberra, ACT 2601.	Acknowledging receipt of two initialled copies of amended Project Schedule for CHPP Project entitled 'Conservation of the significant exteriors of the Ballarat Mechanics Institute'. One initialled copy returned. Confirm that the Department has processed payment to cover GST shortfall on first two grant payments. 2a-f 2000/01 Cultural Heritage Projects Program - AMENDED SCHEDULE (6 pages)		14047	Buildings	14047
A13161	17	12	2002	Documents	Reports	Bruce A. Thomas, CPA, Registered Company Auditor No. 10239.	CHPP Project. Conservation of Significant Exteriors of the Ballaarat Mechanics Institute. Auditor's Report to the Department of Environment and Heritage. And associated documents.		14047	Buildings	14047
A13162	30	11	2002	Documents	Letters Out	Ms Catherine King, Federal Member for Ballarat, Lydiard Street North, Ballarat 3350.	Thank you letter for participating in the ceremony to "unveil" the restored facade of the Mechanics' Institute on Saturday 16th November. Mention of future plans and development of proposal for next round of the Commonwealth Government's Regional Tourism Program.		14047	Buildings	14047
A13163	24	09	2002	Documents	Letters In	Wendy Jacobs, Architect and Heritage Consultant, PO Box 193, Ballara 3353	re: Suggestions for selection of paint colours for building restoration. Inspection of old photographs note any variations in tone between different elements and planes.		14047	Buildings	14047
A13164	13	09	2002	Documents	Letters In	Wendy Jacobs, Architect and Heritage Consultant, PO Box 193, Ballarlat 3353	Enclosed - 1. Copy email from Simon Lloyd. This allows us to vary some items on the Heritage Permit. (a) Paint Colour. (b) Use of non conducting materials for the spear to lessen the likelihood of being hit by lightening. (c) Balcony waterproofing. 2. 28.08.2002. To Cameron Logue, Heritage Assistance and Projects Section Dep't of the Environment and Heritage. re: CHPP 564 Grant of $189,000. Please either deem the grant as goods/service supplied to the Department for GS purposes or gross-up the grant by an additional $18,900 to cover the GST. 3. BMI CHPP Application Proposal 2001 - Project Budget. 4. Fundraising with non-cash prize info. 5. Attached quotations from :Mulholland Restoration for 3 No. alternative Facade treatments as requested. (10 pages)		14047	Buildings	14047
A13165	16	08	2002	Documents	Reports	Wendy Jacobs	Progress report. S.J.Weir Ltd tender accepted. Heritage Permit issued. Work on site has commenced.		14047	Buildings	14047
A13166	19	07	2002	Documents	Letters In	Robyn Clasper, Assistant Director, Heritage Assistance and Projects Section, Environment Australia, GPO Box 787, Canberra 2601	Thank you for your first progress report. The Department of the Environment and Heritage agrees to accept your report as satisfying the requirements of the funding agreement and your progress payment of $129,000 (GST Inclusive) will now be transferred to your nominated bank account.		14047	Buildings	14047
A13167	11	07	2002	Documents	Records	Wayne Cooper, Private Building Surveyor, Cooper Building Services Pty. Ltd., 6 Timbertop Drive, Mt. Helen 3350.	Building Permit BS-1273/20020290/0. Building Permit Conditions.		14047	Buildings	14047
A13168	11	07	2002	Documents	Letters In	Wendy Jacobs, Architect and Heritage Consultant, PO Box 193 Ballarat, 3353	Enclosed copy of letter sent to Regent Multiplex, re use of foyer and toilets and the use of the power line on the condition that the foyer and toilets are cleaned and kept in the same state as when first occupied; that no damage occurs to the equipment sotred in the projection room; that they are not responsible for the electricity used. Have spoken to Chris from Steve Albins Electrical Contractors and advised her that she can take the temporary supply from the projection room. Will send copy of this letter to S.J.Weir to advise them of progress in this matter.		14047	Buildings	14047
A13169	25	06	2002	Documents	Letters Out	Mr. D. Elford, S.J.Weir Pty. Ltd., 908 Norman Street, Wendouree 3355.	In accordance with Progress Certificate No. 1. I have enclosed our cheque for $7840.80 (inc. ST) as deposit on the BMI's building works. The cheque represents the customary 5% deposit less a 10% retention. As I understand from Wendy Jacobs covering letter, the Institute will hold any retention funds in trust as you do not require the setting up of a retention account.		14047	Buildings	14047
A13170	21	06	2002	Documents	Letters Out	Mr. Kieran Hotchin, Assistant Director, Heritage Assistance and Projects Section, Department of the Environment and Heritage, GPO Box 787, Canberra ACT 2601	CHPP Grant 564 Stage 1 Progress Report. Provided herewith a second report and enclosed documents showing completion of Stage 1 CHPP project 564. The contractor is keen to start as soon as possible. We would appreciate your early confirmation of Stage 1 report.		14047	Grants	14047
A13171	19	06	2002	Documents	Letters In	Wendy Jacobs, Architect and Heritage Consultant, PO Box 193 Ballarat 3353	Delivered to BMI today original of the signed contact and contract documents and one copy of the signed documents and one unsigned copy of the contract documents, for you to collect. Have also supplied two additional copies of the contract documents to Mr. Daryl Elford as he requested. Have also sent my key to Institute to Daryl Elford of S.J.Weir. I thought this would prevent too many keys being in circulation. On signing the contract you are due to pay $7038 plus GST $703.80. I enclose a Progress Certificate for this amount. I have not received the Permit from Heritage Victoria, I will forward to to you as soon as I receive it.		14047	Buildings	14047
A13172	17	06	2002	Documents	Newspaper Items	The Ballarat Courier	Restoration of facade at the BMI: Work to begin soon. Report that S.J.Weir were successful with their tender for the above works. Contacts will be signed at the BMI at 4pm on Monday 17th June 2002.		14047	Buildings	14047
A13173	17	06	2002	Documents	Agreements	S.J.Weir Pty. Ltd.,	Lump Sum Contract for simple building works Edition 2. S 121931 between BMI and S.J.Weir Pty. Ltd., signed on 17th June 2002.		14047	Buildings	14047
A13174			2002	Documents	Notes	The Royal Australian Institute of Architects.	Practice Note: The contingency sum. Information		14047	Grants	14047
A13175	0306	06	2002	Documents	Reports	Ballaarat Mechanics' Institute	Progress Report 3 June 2002. To Review Action taken since the committee meeting last Monday. Re: Planning Permit. Supply of Building Permit documentation (Elford, Weirs). Preferred Building Surveyor - Wayne Cooper. Relocation of Peregrine Falcons during building works.		14047	Buildings	14047
A13176	31	05	2002	Documents	Letters In	Wendy Jacobs B.Arch., R.A.I.A., Architect and Heritage Consultant, Box 193, Ballarat 3353.	Enclose a number of copies of tender price from S.J. Weir. Noted points to review action taken since last BMI committee meeting as follows: Heritage Victoria Permit; local planning permit not required; extra documentation supplied to Daryl Elford (Weir) to apply for building permit etc; Preferred Building Surveyor, Wayne Cooper; Relocation of Peregrine Falcons during building works.		14047	Buildings	14047
A13177	31	05	2002	Documents	Letters Out	FROM: Wendy Jacobs, Architect and Heritage Consultant, Box 193, Ballarat 3353. TO: Ms Megan McDougall, Heritage Victoria, Nauru House Level 22, 80 Collins Street, Melbourne 3000.	Enclosing application form for a Heritage Victoria Permit for proposed works to the street facade and roof of the front section of Ballarat Mechanics' Institute. Heritage Register No. H987. Further information re work required, tender prices, verandah work.		14047	Buildings	14047
A13178	31	05	2002	Documents	Letters Out	FROM: Wendy Jacobs, Architect & Heritage Consultant, Box 193 Ballarat 3353. TO: S.J. Weir, 998 Norman Street, Wendouree 3355.	Acknowledging receipt of revised tender price based on the revised contract documentation, and on instruction from building sub committee accept this tender. Enclosed 3 copies of revised specification and drawings for building permit application. Applying for Heritage Victoria permit and preparing contracts for signature. Pursuing options of relocating peregrine falcons. 13178.2 S.J. Weir Pty Ltd., Revised Tender - $158,400.00.		14047	Buildings	14047
A13179	30	05	2002	Documents	Letters Out	FROM: Tim Hellsten, Manager Statutory Planning Services, City of Ballarat, PO Box 655, Ballarat 3353. TO: Wendy Jacobs, PO Box 193, Ballarat 3353.	Confirming that a planning permit is not required given the site listing with Heritage Victoria.		14047	Buildings	14047
A13180	29	05	2002	Documents	Specifications	Wendy Jacobs, Architect, PIO Box 193, Ballarat 3353.	SPECIFICATION Restoration and Repair, Ballarat Mechanics' Institute, 117-119 Sturt Street, Ballarat. Contents: Trade Sections 01-14, Schedules, Attachments: Engineer's Report. 13180.1a-u Specification Contents - Trade Section. 13180.2a-d Specification Contents - Schedules. 13180.3a-k Specification Contents - MacLeod Consulting, Structural Conditioning Rpt. 13180.4 Wendy Jacobs, Repairs & Reconstruction - Drawings.		14047	Buildings	14047
A13181	27	05	2002	Documents	Fax (Telefax)	Cameron Logue, Project Officer, Heritage Assistance and Projects Section, Environment Australia, GPO Box 787, Canberra Act 2601.	Attaching amended Project Schedule that now reflects Commonwealth Grant of $189,000.CHPP564. 13181.2a-f Cultural Heritage Projects Program - Amended Schedule.		14047	Grants	14047
A13182	20	05	2002	Documents	Letters Out	Mr. Kieran Hotchin, Assistant Director, Heritage Assistance and Projects Section, Department of the Environment and Heritage, GPO Box 787, Canberra ACT 2601	re: BMI CHPP Grant: Stage 1 interim progress report. * Wendy Jacobs appointed as project consultant. * Invitation to registered building firms to tender for the project was advertised in The Age, and the Bllarat Courier on Saturday 13th April 2002. Closing date 8th May 2002. * Simon Lloyd and The Project Committee met on 13th May to review tenders. (4 pages)		14047	Grants	14047
A13183	06	05	2002	Documents	Letters In	Wendy Jacobs, Architect and Heritage Consultant, PO Box 193, Ballarat 3353	re: BMI Building works. Enclosed information sent by Ken MacLeod in response for my request for a fee proposal for engineering computations for new street verandah. We had made an allowance of $2,500 in the initial budget for the works for additional professional fees so this would fit within the budget. (4 pages)		14047	Buildings	14047
A13184				Documents	Tenders	Wendy Jacobs, PO Box 193, Ballarat 3353	Tenders for Repairs and Reconstruction to BMI 117-119 Sturt Street Ballarat. *Contract Management Systems - $298,678.00 works to be completed in 100 days. * S.J.Weir Pty. Ltd., - $198,700.00. * Norvech Property Services Pty. Ltd. - $239,085, works to be completed in 90 days. Notes re above tenders and copy of Ballarat Courier advertisement.		14047	Buildings	14047
A13185	22	04	2002	Documents	Letters In	Wendy Jacobs, PO Box 193, Ballarat 3353	Herewith copy of the documents I have provided to the contractors tendering for this project. Four responses to the advertisement from: S.J.Weir, 998 Norman Street, Wendouree 3355 Mr. Stephen Healy, Economic Industries, 53 Gertrude Street, Fitzroy 3065 Ms. Cindy McCoppin, Contract Management Systems, 71-89 Hobsons Road, Kensington 3031 Norvech Property Services Pty. Ltd., 352 Cantebury Road, Surrey Hills 3127. (13 pages)		14047	Buildings	14047
A13186	26	03	2002	Documents	Tenders	S & C. Albin, Electrical Contracting, 514 Learmonth Street, Buninyong 3357	Estimate - $35,000.00		14047	Buildings	14047
A13187	12	03	2002	Documents	Letters Out	Mr. Shane Hooper, Elders Insurance Ltd.. 214 Armstrong Street South, Ballarat. 3350	Notifying formally the proposed major maintenance works at the BMI's building in Sturt Street, Ballarat. Anticipated commencement date for the works is May 2002.		14047	Insurance	14047
A13188	07	02	2002	Documents	Email	Wendy Jacobs, archijac@netconnect.com.au	Contacted Roger Bylsma re his offer and how it might be used. Regional Development very interested in the BMI building and seemed eager to find a way for us to get something out of the Rural Community Infrastructure Allocation. Could not see any hope of the verandah meeting the "demonstrable socio-economic benefit" requirement but said if we could tie in restoration of one of the front rooms on the basis that the restored room would be a community asset made available for community uses etc. we would have a good chance of getting $20,000 - $30,000.		14047	Grants	14047
A13189			2002	Documents	Reports	Wendy Jacobs, PO Box 193, Ballarat 3353	BMI - Restoration and Repair Project 2002. Proposal of Scope and Sequence of Works. Revised 4th February 2002. * Aim. * Budget - Granted on 16.10.2001 = $189,000. Allowance for Professional Fees = $16,000. Total available for building works, permits and other fees. $173,000. In kind donations - Bylsma - max. $15,000 and Haymes Paints max. $15,000. * Time Frame - Completion of final report 15.12.2002. * Preliminary Cost estimates - Heritage Victoria Permit - $85. Building Permit - approx. $1,500. Repair of Billiard room roof - $15,000. Replace box gutters and flashings - $15,580. Reflash around all chimneys - $2,160 Clean all roofs and gutters - $6,000. Render, cast iron, painting - $137,285. New Verandah - $62,885. = Total $200,170. * Contingencies. *Discussion points.m *Action.		14047	Buildings	14047
A13190	09	04	2001	Documents	Letters In	Wendy Jacobs, PO Box 193, Ballarat 3353	Community Heritage Grant 2000/2001 - Preservation of newspapers and general correspondence. BMI Conservation Management Plan. Attached copies of final report for Heritage Victoria, State Library of Victoria and BMI; invoice for final payment of consultancy fee, addition copies of the report and for the cost estimates prepared by Mr. Jim Smith.		14047	Grants	14047
A13191			2000	Documents	Records	National Library of Australia and the Department of Communications, Information Technology & the Arts through the Distributed National Collection Program.	Community Heritage Grant 2000/2001 Preservation of Newspapers. Application documents. (48 pages)		14047	Grants	14047
A13192	04	02	2002	Documents	Notices	Tennants of Ballaarat Mechanics' Institute	Cultural Heritage Projects Program Grant - conservation of significant exteriors. Notifying tenants of purposes and time frame of the forthcoming events due to the above grant and the alterations it will mean to the BMI buildings.		14047	Grants	14047
A13193	04	02	2002	Documents	Letters In	Kevin Keeffe, Assistant Secretary, Australian and World Heritage Division, Envionrment Australia GPO Box 787, Canberra ACT 2601	Cultural Heritage Projects Program Grant - Conservation of Significant Exteriors - BMI (CHPP 564). Enclosed 2 copies of the Final Deed of Agreement and Project Schedule for your information and signature. Please sign both copies and return to the Department. The Commonwealth will sign the Deeds and return your copy. Funding will then commence. The initial payment of $30,000 (GST inc) will be transferred into your Organisation's nominated bank account within 28 days of receipt of the signed Deed.		14047	Grants	14047
A13194	26	02	2002	Documents	Letters In	Alison Archer, Director, Heritage Assistance and Projects Section, Environment Australia, GPO Box 787 Canberra ACT 2601	Cultural Heritage Projects Program Grant - Conservation of Significant Exteriors - BMI CHPP 564). Thank you for return of signed Deeds. Date of signing of Deed of Agreement is 18th February 2002. Accordingly where the previous date identified milestones as "... x weeks after signing..." those milestones will be linked to this date and identified as specific calendar dates. I enclose an Amended Schedule identifying those dates.		14047	Grants	14047
A13195	01	02	2002	Documents	Letters In	Wendy Jacobs, Architect, PO Box 193, Ballarat 3353	BMI Draft Conservation Management Plan. I Accept your appointment of me as architect and contract administrator for the repair and maintenance work to be undertaken on the BMI under the CHPP funding. I confirm that my fee for the proejct for the works as scheduled generally under the funding will be $13,500 including GST. This fee to be claimed as progress payment during the progress of the project. I set out below a payment schedule.		14047	Buildings	14047
A13196	28	01	2002	Documents	Letters Out	Wendy Jacobs, Architect and Heritage4 Consultant, 15 Dana Street, Ballarat 3350	BMI Restoration and Repair Project 2002. re: "Discussion Paper for Proposal of Scope and Sequence of Works" (referred to below as "your proposal") which you presented to the Project Committee on Thursday 24th January 2002. On behalf of the Project Committee, I am pleased to offer you appointment as architect and contract administrator for the project. Our understanding is that you will attend meetings in this capacity whenever appropriate.		14047	Buildings	14047
A13197			2002	Documents	Memorandum	Wendy Jacobs, Architect, PO Box 193, Ballarat 3350	Restoration and Repair Project 2002. Discussion Paper for Proposal of Scope and Sequence of Works. Discussio Paper.		14047	Buildings	14047
A13198	31	12	2001	Documents	Letters In	Ray Tonkin, Executive Director, Heritage Victoria, Nauru House, Level 22, 80 Collins Street, Melbourne 3000	BMI Management of CHPP Project. re your request for help - (1). selection of a suitable conservation architect. (2.) The avilability of further emergency funds for the roof repairs. (1.) We would be happy to provide a representative (Mr. Simon Lloyd) to sit on your selection panel. (2) Recent substantial and unexpected demands upon the fund have forced us to suspend further expenditure at this stage.		14047	Grants	14047
A13199	20	12	2001	Documents	Letters Out	Mr. Kieran Hotchin, Assistant Director, Heritage Assistance and Projects Section, Department of the Environment and Heritage, GPO Box 787 Canberra ACT 2601.	BMI CHPP Grant Schedule. 1. The Committee of BMI has reviewed the Deed of Agreement and the Draft Schedule attached to your letter. We propose a few small amendments and suggested insertions in the Draft Schedule as outlined below. 2. 2000/01 CHPP - Draft Schedule. 3. Instructions. (8 pages)		14047	Grants	14047
A13200	19	12	02	Documents	Agreements	Department of Environment & Heritage/BMI	Conservation of Significant Exteriors BMI. Summary of Draft Deed of Agreement between Department of Environment and Heritage/BMI. (3 pages) and Electronic Payment Form/Cultural Heritage Projects Program		14047	Buildings	14047
A13201			2000	Documents	Records	Department of the Environment and Heritage/BMI	Cultural Heritage Projects Program Grant - Conservation of Significant Exteriors. Amended Schedule (6 pages)		14047	Grants	14047
A13202	0911	11	2001	Documents	Letters In	Kieran Hotchin, Assistant Director, Heritage Assistance and Projects Section, Department of the Environment and Heritage, GPO Box 787, Canberra 2601	Cultural Heritage Projects Program Grant - Conservation of Significant Exteriors. Congratulations on the success of your application for the above. Information re Deed of Agreement re above (4 pages)		14047	Grants	14047
A13203	18	02	2002	Documents	Agreements	Department of the Environment /BMI	Deeed of Agreement between Commonwealth of Australia represented by the Department of the Environment and Heritage and Ballarat Mechanics Institute in relation to Financial Assistance for Conservation of the significant exteriors of the Ballarat Mecdhanics Institute, Ballarat, Victoria (25 pages) siged on 18/02/2002		14047	Grants	14047
A13204	17	10	2001	Documents	Newspaper Items	Attention Roger Bylsma - Fax 5336 1692	1. Press Release - "The Ballarat Mechanics' Institute is delighted by the announcement of a grant of around $190,000 from the Federal Government's Cultural Heritage Projects Program (CHPP)" said Dr. Frank Hurley, President of the Institute. 2. Charles Collins Liberal Candidate for Ballarat - press release (2 pages)		14047	Grants	14047
A13205	16	10	2001	Documents	Letters In	Hon. Robert Hill, Leader of the Government in the Senate, Minister for the Environment and Heritage, Parliament House, Canberra ACT 2600	I am please to advise you that the grant application for 'Conservation of the significant exteriors of the BMI' has been successful and that a formal offer of $189,000 as Commonwealth funding will be made to you to undertake this project. Officers from the Heritage Assistance and Projects Sectionn, the Department of the Environment and Heritage will contact you shortly to discuss the General Conditions of Award. Also copy of the program. (5 pages)		14047	Grants	14047
A13206	12	04	2001	Documents	Letters Out	Ms. Alison Archer, Director, Heritage Assistance and Projects Section, Department of the Environment and Heritage, GPO Box 787, Canberra ACT 2601	re: CHPP Application No. 564 Conservation of the sigificant exteriors of the BMI. I enclose a full coloured copy of the application which was not ready at the time of application. (50 pages)		14047	Grants	14047
A13207	23	03	2001	Documents	Letters In	Alison Archer, Director, Heritage Assistance and Projects Section, Department of the Environment and Heritage, Australian & World Heritage Group. GPO Box 787 Canberra ACT 2600	2000-2001 Cultural Heritage Projects Program. Acknowledgement of receipt of application for funding under the second round of the Cultural Heritage Projects Program. Applications are currently being assessed. It is anticipated that applicants will e advised of the outcome of this process within five months of the program's closure date ie. 02.03.2001. App No. 564 - Conservation of the significant exteriors of the Ballarat Mechanics' Institute.		14047	Grants	14047
A13208	02	03	2001	Documents	Pamphlets (Brochures)	Department of the Environment and Heritage	Cultural Heritage Projects Program. Guide book for applications for funding for national cultural heritage projects. (9 pages)		14047	Grants	14047
A13209		10	1991	Documents	Records	Ballaarat Mechanics Institute	A Guide to the archival material of the BMI by Susan Jost - October 1991		14047	Library	14047
A13210		06	1999	Documents	Records	Jeavons Baillie & Associates	Report on - The Preservation of the Collections of the BMI. Jeavons Baillie & Associates		14047	Reports	14047
A13211	23	06	1998	Documents	Letters In	Bradley Harris and Rob Sowinski, c/o 603A Sturt Street, Ballarat	Submitting proposal for the restoration and development of the Mechanics Institute building. 13211.2a-k Proposal for consideration by the Committee of Management of The Ballarat Mechanics Institute Building, Sturt Street, Ballarat. (11 pages)		14047	Buildings	14047
A13212	23	06	1998	Documents	Letters In	Bradley Harris and Rob Sowinski, c/o 603A Sturt Street, Ballarat.	Having written a building restoration proposal for consideration, would now like to have a tour of the BMI building to familiarise themselves with the layout of the spaces and general state.		14047	Buildings	14047
A13213	18	08	1998	Documents	Letters Out	B Harris and R Sowinski, c/o 603A Sturt Street, Ballarat 3350.	Acknowledging with appreciation their proposal for the re-development of the Institute building. Notification that BMI Committee are awaiting the decision of a grant application to the Federation Cultural and Heritage Project Fund for a substantial grant to fund the major works the building requires and that until the outcome is known there will be no further studies of the building or consideration of its future uses.		14047	Buildings	14047
A13214	14	02	2001	Documents	Letters Out	Mr Michael Rothwell, Secretary, Rotary Club of Ballarat South Inc., 14 Windsor Avenue, Ballarat 3350.	seeking a financial contribution and Rotary support to the BMI submission to the Commonwealth Government's Cultural Heritage Projects Program (CHPP) for a grant towards the building restoration of the Mechanics' Institute.		14047	Buildings	14047
A13215	19	08	2001	Documents	Fax (Telefax)	Ken MacLeod, MacLeod Consulting	Writing to ask if you would accept appointment to carry out the examination of the roof frames and bearers throughout the BMI building or recommend someone with appropriate qualifications and experience for this task. Heritage Victoria funding has been granted. Lorraine Huddle would be able to give account of what examination might involve.		14047	Buildings	14047
A13216	30	10	2001	Documents	Email	TO: macleodconsulting@netspace.net.au	Acknowledging with thanks faxed Draft Report. Considered by Building sub-committee and outline some points (1 - 5) for final report.		14047	Buildings	14047
A13217	18	10	2001	Documents	Fax (Telefax)	Ken MacLeod, MacLeod Consulting, Suite 11, 210 Toorak Road, South Yarra, Vic. 3141.	Faxed copy of the Draft Structural Conditions Report. 13217.2a-r Draft Structural Conditions Report. (19 pages) 13217.3 Drawing of wall frame and details of struts, measurements, (both sides of page.		14047	Buildings	14047
A13218	15	12	2004	Documents	Certificates	Wendy Jacobs, PO Box 193 Ballarat, 3350	Progress Certificate No. 5. Victorian Government Public Heritage Program Grant - Restoration of significant interiors. Contractor: S.J. Weir Pty. Ltd. Total: $33,925.10 incl. GST.		14047	Grants	14047
A13219	08	09	2004	Documents	Letters In	Wendy Jacobs, PO Box 193, Ballarat 3353	Interior Repairs and Reconstruction 2003 - Public Heritage Fund. Progress Claim No. 4. from S.J.Weir - $72,190.80 inc GST. Adjusted contract price - $245,998.00. Invoice from " "		14047	Grants	14047
A13220	16	08	2004	Documents	Certificates	Wendy Jacobs, PO Box 193, Ballarat 3353	Interior Repairs and Reconstruction 2003. Public Heritage Fund. Progress Claims 2 and 3. Adjusted Contract Price $248,537.00. Progress Certificate No. 3. Invoice and payment claim from S.J.Weir Pty. Ltd., for same - $62,220.95. Invoice No. 741 from S.J.Weir Pty. Ltd., 17.08.2004 - $51,569.10. Variation Quotation No. 03: " $10,487.00. Fax from T.J.Coutts Pty. Ltd., to S.J.Weir quotation for additional works - $1067.00		14047	Grants	14047
A13221	07	05	2004	Documents	Certificates	Wendy Jacobs, PO Box 193, Ballarat 3353	Public Heritage Fund. Progress Certificate and Progress Claim No. 1. from S.J. Weir Pty,. Ltd., - $443,871.85 Variation Quotation No. 1. from S.J.Weir Pty. Ltd., - $10,224.00. Tax Invoice from Wendy Jacobs - $1,395.00. From Wendy Jacobs 15.9.2004 enclosing quotation from B & E Trevena & Sons re Gas Meter changes - $2,298.00 excluding GST. Note advising not to proceed.		14047	Grants	14047
A13222	12	02	2004	Documents	Reports	Wendy Jacobs, PO Box 193, Ballarat 3353	Progress Review 15th April 2004. Internal Refurbishment 2003. Spaces 10,11,12,13,23,24,30,31,32,34,35 Entry Halls (apaces 10 & 11). East and West Stair Cases (spaces 12,13,24,25,30,32) Former Library (space 31) Former Billiard room (space 34). Early Colour Scheme (space 31) Original Library.		14047	Buildings	14047
A13223	12	02	2004	Documents	Letters In	Wendy Jacobs, PO Box 193, Ballarat 3353	Interior Repairs and Reconstruction 2003. Public Heritage Fund. Have asked Daryl Elford of S.J.Weir to sign contract documents and pass them to you for signature. There are three copies of the cotract and two sets of documents. Please arrange for signing and initialling where required of the three copies of the contact, initial each page of the two copies of the specifications, schedules and drawings, which were enclosed. Return contractor's set of contract, specification, schedules and drawings to Daryl Elford, Retain owner's set for your own records and leave my Architects copy at the library desk from where I will collect it.		14047	Buildings	14047
A13224	27	01	2004	Documents	Fax (Telefax)	Wendy Jacobs, PO Box 193, Ballarat 3353	Restoration of significant interiors: Copies of Revised Tenders from: S.J.Weir Pty. Ltd., T.J.Coutts Pty. L.td.		14047	Quote/Tender	14047
A13225	14	01	2004	Documents	Reports	Wendy Jacobs, PO Box 193, Ballarat. 3353	Restoration of significant interiors. Internal Refurbishment 2003. Spaces, 10,11,12,13,23,24,25,30,31,32,34,35,36 Room schedules		14047	Buildings	14047
A13226	19	12	2003	Documents	Letters In	S.J.Weir Pty. Ltd., 998 Norman Street, Wendouree 3355	Restoration of Significant Interiors. Submitting herewith our tender for interior repairs and reconstruction 2003 to BMI for the fixed lump sum of $398,000.00 excluding GST. Also Quote from T.J.Coutts.		14047	Quote/Tender	14047
A13227	22	12	2003	Documents	Records	BMI Building Comittee	Agenda for Building Committee Meeting 22nd December 2003 at 4pm. Handwritten copy of comments on tender documents in addition to comments by R.Bridges.		14047	Meetings	14047
A13228	28	04	2003	Documents	Notes	Frank Hurley, BMI	Confidential: Investigation of potential users of restored rooms.		14047	Room booking	14047
A13229	2	12	2003	Documents	Invoices	Wendy Jacobs, PO Box 193, Ballarat 3353	Restoration of significant interiors. Invoice No. 310 - Progress Claim - $4,650.00 " 333 - " $1,550.00		14047	Grants	14047
A13230	25	11	2003	Documents	Specifications	Wendy Jacobs, PO Box 193, Ballarat 3353	Restoration of significant interiors. Enclosed copy of documents and the covering letter to the builder for a tender for the above works. The only additional item in the documentation is a tea cupboard proposed for Space 31. The tea cupboard is to be funded separately by the BMI and ot by grant monies.		14047	Quote/Tender	14047
A13231	11	09	2003	Documents	Fax (Telefax)	From Invertech Pty. Ltd., PO Box 365 W, Ballarat West 3350 to Wendy Jacobs	BMI Upgrade of 1st and 2nd floor front rooms - Fee proposal. Total Engineering Services Fees - $5,170.00. 5.8.2003 " re heating and cooling - $84,000.00		14047	Quote/Tender	14047
A13232	25	08	2003	Documents	Letters In	Wendy Jacobs, PO Box 193, Ballarat 3350	Public Heritage Program. Enclosing Invoice and Statement from Coppens Signs - $698.00 for construction and erection of the sign required for the front of the BMI under the terms of the grant.		14047	Grants	14047
A13233	27	02	2003	Documents	Invoices	Wendy Jacobs, PO Box 193, Ballarat 3393	Restoration of sigificant interiors. Invoice No. 279 - Progress Claim $1,550.00		14047	Grants	14047
A13234	14	07	2003	Documents	Records	BMI	Restoration of sigificant interiors. Internal Refurbishment 2003 - spaces 10.13.23.24.25.31.34.35 To be done - Fire services and heating and cooling. Order of works: The works scheduled for spaces other than spaces 10,11,12 and 13 can be undertaken as needed by the contractor. The works to spaces 10,11,12,and 13 - the entrance foyer and corridor will need to be undertaken with the least disruption possible to the tennts of the Sturt Street shops and the operations of the BMI Library. This may restrict the work to being undertaken at weekends.		14047	Buildings	14047
A13235				Documents	Records	BMI	Heritage Victoria Grant - Conservation of significant interiors. (Third floor; Second floor; Stairways and Ground floor vestibule and corridor) Discussion points		14047	Buildings	14047
A13236				Documents	Records	BMI - Public Institutions Grant Project Committee	Projected uses of: Former Library (CMP space 31) and] " Billiard Room (CMP space 34)		14047	Grants	14047
A13237	24	03	2003	Documents	Records	From W. Jacobs to S.J. Weir (Copy for BMI records)	Repairs and Reconstruction to BMI 117-119 Sturt Street, Ballarat. Mr. Clive Brooks has instructed me to accept your quotation for $1540 for the hard plaster repair (copy attached).		14047	Buildings	14047
A13238	15	01	2004	Documents	Letters In	Wendy Jacobs, PO Box 193, Ballarat 3353	Interior Repairs and Reconstruction 2003 - Public Heritage Fund. BMI Enclosed original of permit from Heritage Victoria for the proposed works at the above building I have discussed the funding shortfall with Mr. Simon Lloyd of Heritage Victoria and he was happy to issue the permit for all the works and asked to be advised of the parts of the works which will not be part of this funding cycle. Met with Mr. Daryl Elford about need to reduce the scope of works to meet our budget. I enclose a copy of the Scope of Works with the deleted items marked as strike throughs.		14047	Grants	14047
A13239	05	08	2001	Documents	Records	Wendy Jacobs, David Rowe, Jim Smith	BMI - Indicative costs for recommendations and scope of works. Stage 1a - Conserve significant exteriors (6 pages) Stage 1b - Upgrade services infrastructure skeleton (3 pages) Stage 2 - Conservation of significant interiors (Library, museum, vestibule, corridor, stairs, and foyer/mezzanine) (7 pages)		14047	Buildings	14047
A13240	01	01	2004	Documents	Records	Wendy Jacobs, PO Box 193, Ballarat 3353	Endorsed Document - Permit No. P8084. Specification BMI Interior Restoration 2003. (28 pages) Endorsed Document Permit No. P8084 Plans of above (7 pages)		14047	Buildings	14047
A13241	24	02	2003	Documents	Letters In	Wendy Jacobs, PO Box 193, Ballarat 3353	Public Heritage Fund Works 2003. Milestones for internal repair, renovation and maintenance for the BMI		14047	Buildings	14047
A13242	18	03	2003	Documents	Letters Out	Wendy Jacobs, PO Box 193, Ballarat 33903	Thank you for your response of 3rd January 2003 to the invitation to submit a proposal for appointment as Project Architect for Public Heritage Fund Grant works at the BMI. I am pleased to confirm earlier verbal advice that the Project Committee has agreed to your appointmet for this work on the terms set out in your proposal.		14047	Grants	14047
A13243	03	01	2003	Documents	Letters In	Wendy Jacobs, PO Box 193, Ballarat 3353	Public Heritage Fund Works 2003. Enclosed please find my submission to be considered for the position of Project Architect for the above project.		14047	Grants	14047
A13244			2002	Documents	Records	The Royal Australian Institute of Architects	ABIC SW-1 2002 simple works contract. Copy for BMI records		14047	Buildings	14047
A13245	08	01	2003	Documents	Letters In	Wendy Jacobs, PO Box 193, Ballarat 3353	Repairs and Reconstruction to BMI. Following our dicussion yesterday regarding funding, I have checked my files and offer the following. This is a simple way for me to understand the budget, funding and cash flow of this project.		14047	Grants	14047
A13246	03	01	2003	Documents	Letters In	Wendy Jacobs, PO Box 193, Ballarat 3353	BMI Building Works, Enclosed copy of the quotation for repairs to the Reading Room Window from S.J.Weir Pty. Ltd. Contact me after 6th January 2003 to discuss quotation.		14047	Buildings	14047
A13247	13	12	2002	Documents	Letters Out	Mr T Armstrong, Heritage Victoria, Nauru House, Level 22, 80 Collins Street, Melbourne	Submitting Tax Invoice for the Grant of $257,050.00 plus GST ($25,705.00) - total $282,755.00.		14047	Grants	14047
A13248	04	12	2002	Documents	Letters Out	Victorian Government Public Heritage Program	Restoration of Significant Interiors. Application by BMI for Public Heritage Program Grant. (11 pages)		14047	Grants	14047
A13249	11	12	2002	Documents	Records	Wendy Jacobs, PO Box 193, Ballarat 3353	BMI - Repairs to Reading Room.		14047	Buildings	14047
A13250				Documents	Records	BMI	Notes re repairs to buildings, however they are not indicative of which part of the building		14047	Buildings	14047
A13251	219	11	2002	Documents	Letters In	Ray Tonkin, Executive Director, Heritage Victoria, Nauru House, Level 22, 80 Collins Street, Melbourne 333	Public Heritage Program Funding for Ballarat Mechanics' Institute. Grant application approved by Hon. Mary Delahunty, Minister for Planning. On site signage is required for all projects with a grant of $10,000 or more. Funds for the full amount of the project will be paid by cheque upon receipt of the Grant Acceptance Form and Project Confirmation Form.		14047	Grants	14047
A13252	13	12	2002	Documents	Letters In	Department of Infrastructure, 80 Collins Street, Melbourne 3000	Advice to Payee - cheque No. 713570 paid for Public Heritage Program - Grant for conservation. $282,755.00		14047	Grants	14047
A13253	27	08	2002	Documents	Letters In	Ray Tonkin, Executive Director, Heritage Victoria, Nauru House, Level 22, 80 Collins Street, Melbourne 3000	Public Heritage Program. Receipt of application for above grant.		14047	Grants	14047
A13254	31	07	2002	Documents	Letters Out	Copy of letter from David Miller, General Manager, City & Cultural Development, City of Ballarat to Ray Tonkin, Heritage Victoria GPO Box 2792Y, Melbourne 3001	Interior Restoration of the Ballarat Mechanics' Institute. Reference on behalf of the BMI for application for funding.		14047	Grants	14047
A13255	04	07	2002	Documents	Letters In	Bob Cameron MP, Acting Minister for Planning, GPO Box 2797Y, Melbourne 3001	Public Heritage Grant Program - Ballarat Mechanics' Institute. Receipt of letter re future Public Heritage Program Funding for BMI. Government has announced further public heritage funding of $M4 for 2002/2003. Your application has been kept open and will be reassessed along with new applications received.		14047	Grants	14047
A13256	21	12	2006	Documents	Letters In	Wendy Jacobs, PO Box 193, Ballarat 3353	BMI - Auditorium roof repair and recladding. 1. Enclosed Progress Certificate No. 4 and copy of the Progress claim No. 4 from S.J.Weir Pty. Ltd. Claim Progress Certificate has been sent to Daryl Weybury of the City of Ballarat and Mr. Elford of S.J.Weir will invoice the City directly. 2. Copy of letter to Daryl Weybury as above		14047	Buildings	14047
A13257	15	12	2006	Documents	Tenders	Timothy Perks, Associate, Morton Dunn, PO Box 772, Ballarat 3350	Advise that BMI - refurbishment is currently out to tender, Enclosed copy of the tender documents which have been forwarded to S.J.Weir Pty. Ltd., Nicholson Constructions, The Nicol Group Pty. Ltd., Kane Constructions Pty. Ltd.		14047	Buildings	14047
A13258	26+	11	2006	Documents	Email	To Members of the BMI Steering Committee	Agenda for meeting to be held at 10am on Wednesday 29th November 2006 of the above Steering Committee.		14047	Meetings	14047
A13259	15	11	2006	Documents	Email	Tim Perks - Morton Dunn to Robert,Green@ dse.ic.gov.au. CC to Andrew Miller, Rex Bridges, Wendy Jacobs, Alan Morton.	BMI. Further to your recent email, we are pleased to provide indicative costs (based on the Cost Plan prepared by DG Jones Australia Pty. Ltd., dated 1/11/06) and projected timelines to undertake the proposed works at the BMI.		14047	Buildings	14047
A13260	15	11	2006	Documents	Email	geelongmortondunn@bigpond.com.	Attached. Kone lift drawings.pdf; Kone lift1.pdf re: BMI tender proposal. Reply to email from Rex Bridges on 5/11/2006. We are meeting with Wendy Jacobs and Andrew Miller next week to go through the Expression of Interest submission and prepare the preferred tender short-list for this project. Will then arrange a meeting with the steering committee to confirm approval of the list, discuss final requirements including tender options etc.		14047	Buildings	14047
A13261	22	05	2006	Documents	Invoices	S.J.Weir Pty. Ltd., 998 Norman Street, Wendouree 3355	Invoice No. 1033 - $1,628.00 - to provide spout, pvc, tarp and temp, wall to north end and perforated pvc matting to paving as disucssed for laneway at the BMI		14047	Buildings	14047
A13262	22	12	2006	Documents	Letters In	S.J.Weir Pty. Ltd., 998 Norman Street, Wendouree 3355	BMI Architects - Roof & Verandah Projects. Variation Quotation No. 6. to remove existing lear gutter. Reframe to increase size and install new gutter. $3,616.00		14047	Quote/Tender	14047
A13263	05	04	2006	Documents	Email	simon.lloyd@dse/vic.gov.au to Frank Hurley, Sue Howard, Rex Bridges, Megan McDougall	Attachment: HCBMIBCC Grant Agreement for signing. DRAFT document. BMI Agreements update.		14047	Grants	14047
A13264	15	03	2006	Documents	Letters In	Wendy Jacobs, PO Box 193, Ballarat 3353	1. Report on Tenders received for Repair and recladding of Auditorium roof - BMI. W.M.Flynn withdrew from tendering as they are unable to undertake the project at this time. If projects are taken together, the total package from each tenderer is: A.W.Nicholson Pty. Ltd., - $394,000 plus GST $433,400. S.J.Weir Pty. Ltd., - $403,000 plus GST $443,300.00 2a.Copy document from S.J.Weir Pty. Ltd., re Tender for Auditorium Roof Replacement. 2b. A.W.Nicholson Pty. Ltd., " re removal of asbesdos etc.		14047	Quote/Tender	14047
A13265	10	03	2006	Documents	Email	FROM: Rex Bridges TO: Sue Howard@Ballarat.vic.gov.au; CC: Simon Lloyd, Phil Roberts, Megan McDougall, Frank Hurley, Andrew Miller	Seeking advice re. appointment of Alan Fisher and considerations of his role, title, inclusion as committee member, etc. Updates re electrician and temporary relocation of power to shops; obtaining asbestos removal quote; workcare needs for re-roofing.		14047	Buildings	14047
A13266	09	03	2006	Documents	Records	Ballaarat Mechanics Institute Redevelopment Project 2006.	13266.1 Budget Development and Monitoring Template. Expenditure Approved: Ken MacLeod Structural Engring Services Nov.05 $23,243.00. 13266.2 Verandah Accounts: Ken MacLeod, Structural Services $231. Reconstruction of Verandah, Wendy Jacobs, preparation of documentation $660. 13266.3 City Accounts: Ken MacLeod, Design, Nov.05 $23,243. Wendy Jacobs, Project Management $7,150; Primary Consultant $16,291.		14047	Accounts	14047
A13267	24	02	2006	Documents	Letters In	Wendy Jacobs, Architect and Heritage Consultant, 15 Dana Street, Ballarat 3350.	Enclosing invoice from MacLeod Consulting for Progress Claim No.1 for Auditorium Roof repair and recladding works.		14047	Buildings	14047
A13268	22	02	2006	Documents	Invoices	Alert Solutions, 74 McKillop Street, Geelong 3220.	Tax Invoice - Part 6 Asbestos Audit incl. other hazardous materials Mechanics Institute $4,191.00.		14047	Accounts	14047
A13269	20	02	2006	Documents	Email	Ballaarat Mechanics' Institute	Record of three Emails regarding BMI project committee. Only document of interest for architects interested in tendering is the Conservation Management Plan prepared by Wendy Jacobs and Dr David Rowe (2001) - 250+ pages. Copies could be made of relevant parts for current invitation to tender and summary of works presently in the brief included as attachment to tender invitation. 13269.2 DRAFT only 14/2/2006 Architect brief for Stage 1 second phase works.		14047	Buildings	14047
A13270	22	01	2006	Documents	Letters Out	Chief Executive Officer, The Ian Potter Foundation, Level 3, 111 Collins Street, Melbourne 3000.	Application to the Ian Potter Foundation for a grant of $350,000 for a project, in partnership with a number of other government, corporate and community contributors, to preserve adaptively the culturally significant, heritage-listed BMI building. Ian Potter Foundation grant is sought for the auditorium component. \13270.2a-c Background history, recent conservation works, proposed project and objectives, project budget (auditorium component).		14047	Buildings	14047
A13271	27	01	2006	Documents	Letters In	MacLeod Consulting, 450 Chapel Street, South Yarra 3141.	BMI - WorkSafe Entry Report dated 25.01.2006. Report on Safety of Ground Floor Rooms. Comments on the Report and action discussed with David Rogers, WorkCover representative. Summary, WorkSafe Report appears unnecessary as BMI Committee of Management already taken steps to exclude personnel from the affected area.		14047	Buildings	14047
A13272	28	06	2005	Documents	Letters In	Wendy Jacobs, PO Box 193, Ballarat 3353	Reconstruction of verandah, Land title, Auditorium roof and finalisation of Public Heritage Fund Works. 1. As part of the Heritage Fund $60,000 has been budgeted for the verandah reconstruction. Enclosed copy of Land Title for the rear of the Unicorn Site shows the access easement to the library having been straightened. 2. Revised costings from S.J.Weir for verandah reconstruction 3. Photographs of verandah 4. Plans re above works		14047	Buildings	14047
A13273	29	11	2005	Documents	Letters In	Wendy Jacobs, PO Box 193, Ballarat 3353	Fee Proposal for Projects - Ballaarat Mechanics' Institute. 1. Relocation of Power Supply connection. Estimated time 6 hrs = $660.00 (incl. GST) 2. Construction of replica verandah to Sturt Street facade. $4569.22 (incl. GST) 3. Design and documentation of Auditorium roof trusses. I am happy to liaise with Mr. K. McLeod (Engineer) at no additional fee to the Institute.		14047	Buildings	14047
A13274	16	12	2005	Documents	Letters Out	Wendy Jacobs, PO Box 193, Ballara 3353	BMI Building Committee meetings - 14th and 18th November 2005 - reports. Above committee at its meeting on 11th December 2005 requested for its accounting needs, an indicative breakdown of the roof and verandah components of the quoted $22,243 total fee. Also request clarification of the exclusion items (B3), particularly of "fees charged by subconsultants" as it was not clear to the committee what other consultancy expertise might be required. These requested clarifications aside, the Project Committee agreed that the proposal was acceptable.		14047	Buildings	14047
A13275	14	11	2005	Documents	Email	Simon Lloyd, Senior Architect (Assistance Programs) Heritage Victoria, simon.lloyd@dse.vic.gov.au	re: BMI Project options for discussion. Have prepared the following 'Restoration Scenarios' as part of discussion with RDV to look at ways to divide the project so that a viable stage (1) of 1.5M was feasible. The option (1) probably makes most sense. Please regard just as for discussion with plenty of options to be considered. Stage I. Renew auditorium roof; Reconstruct verandah; Reinstate arched ceiling over entry hall; Refurbish amenities; Restore stairwells, repair fire escapes; Complete Humffray room refurbishment. Plus possible - but could be delayed till post conference - Electrical, hydraulics and fire services for front section; Phone/data and heating/cooling for front section; Install life to 4 levels. Allowing for preliminaries, contingencies and cost escalation = $1,864,644. Stage II. Light courts; Auditorium works; Miing Exchange roof; Sutton Room refurbishment; Mining Exchange and Library interiors; Services to rear section. Allowing for preliminaries, contingencies and cost escalation = $2,214,338		14047	Buildings	14047
A13276				Documents	Email	1. To Robert Gestro - gestro@ausmeter.com.au 2. From " " 3. To " 4. From " "	re: Concertina Seating System. 1. I would like to meet with Kelvin and include in that meeting members from The Royal South Streeet Society, Ballarat National Theatre and our Project Architect Advisor. 2. How was your meeting with the government? Let me know if you need anything from us. 3. Appreciate a copy of the brochure (several if possible) and the CD. The venue in question is the 145 year old auditorium of the BMI restoration. Seating target is 350. 4. Coralie Asker from Ballarat University asked me to send you details of the system the University purchased some years ago.		14047	Buildings	14047
A13277	05	11	2006	Documents	Email	Wendy Jacobs - archijac@netconnect.com.au; TonyDiamond@BALLARAT.vic.gov.au; robert.green@dse.vic.gov.au; proberts@ncable.net.au; hurleyf@iprimus.com.au; andrewmiller@ballarat.vic.gov.au	Ballarat Mechanics tender proposal. BMI Building Committee have met and considered your plans and outlines for BMI works received on 01.11.2006, and would like further consideration and clarification of:- 1. Refurbishment of the Batten room archway. 2. Access to the basement from the internal trapdoor. 3. Security of the stairways and open spaces. 4. Cover over east laneway basement stairs. 5. Ground floor toilet and tearoom. 6. Committee would prefer all outlined options be included in the main tender documents without discrimination..... 7. Master key system, fire alarm system, emergency lighting, upgrade of electrics to concealed wiring in the Batten room etc. Also - a. Mechanical services, b. Electrical services, c. Lift with 10 person capacity.		14047	Quote/Tender	14047
A13278				Documents	Email	David Haymes dhaymes@haymespaint.com.au; rexbridges@giant.net.au; proberts@ncable.et.au	BMI re-development painting cost estimate. Alan Morton - architect provided me with the following breakdown on painting costs estimates for the proposed several stages of works, following estimates provided by the quantity surveyors D.G.Jones. The verhandah painting costs are from a recent quote from S.J.Weir for reinstatement of the 1909-1965 verandah. Building fabric (roofs, fire escapes & related) $10,600. Access and amenities $15,100; Auditorium $62,200; Old Mining Exchange (present library) $3,600; Sutton room (top level) $8,500; Verandah $8,500. = /titak $108,500. The Quantity Surveyors indicative breakdown of paint materials/labour was 40/60 giving an estimate of about $43,000 for paint costs.		14047	Buildings	14047
A13279	01	11	2006	Documents	Email	From Tim Perks 1 - tim@mortondunn.com.au; To - tony diamond@ballarat.vic.gov.au; andrewmiller@ballarat,vic,gov,au; Wendy Jacobs - archijac@netonnect.com.au; rexbridges@primusonline.com.au	Attachment: Program Aug 06.xls; ballaarat mechanics institute cpd3 summary.pdf;ballarat mechanics institute cpd3.pdf. Subject: Ballaarat Mechanics' Institute. Received the pre-tender cost plan fro D.G.Jones Australia P/L for the proposed works at the BMI and forward a copy for your consideration. At this stage the base scheme is $1,038,792 exc. GST. Works to tearoom 1 and staff toilet (ground floor) $70,536; Works to tearoom 3 & toilet (third floor) $32,742; Works to Auditorium flooring $37,832; Works to tearoom (first floor) $14,795. Have also attached a draft construction timeline for your information.		14047	Buildings	14047
A13280	01	11	06	Documents	Records	D.G.Jones and Partners Pty., Ltd.	BMI D3 1. Stage one refurbishment full estimate summary - $1,038,792.00. (1 page) 2. Trade Breakup with Mark Up Rates - (19 pages). 3. Program August 2006 (1 page)		14047	Buildings	14047
A13281	30	10	2006	Documents	Plans & Drawings	Kone Elevators Pty. Ltd., 49 Brady Street, South Melbourne, Vic, 3205	Plan drawings for new elevator. (8 pages)		14047	Buildings	14047
A13282	30	10	2006	Documents	Tenders	Bradley Hearn, Sales Engineer, Kone Elevators Pty. Ltd., 49 Brady Street, South Melbourne, Vic, 3205	Budget Price for 117-119 Sturt Street Ballarat (BMI). $125,000.00. Delivery plan. Work by others checklist. Equipment specification summary. (8 pages)		14047	Buildings	14047
A13283	11	10	2006	Documents	Records	Ballaarat Mechanics Institute Project Committee	Minutes of meeting held 11.10.2006. Tim Perks Morton & Dunn) advised that an application for a planning fee waiver would be sought. Pre-tender cost estimates to be available for review within a few weeks. Architects draft selection criteria of an "expression of interest" process will be circulated for Project Committee members comment. Architects to undertake tender process. City of Ballarat will aim to advertise for Expressions of Interest by end of October. Architects and Andrew Miller (BCC) will report recommendations by late November. Tenders from selected contractors will be invited closing mid to late January 2007.		14047	Meetings	14047
A13284	26	09	2006	Documents	Records	Project Control Group - BMI	Minutes of above meeting - 26.09.2006 Documentation stage. Planning stage. Project Tendering. Specification items. Lift works, Security.		14047	Meetings	14047
A13285				Documents	Email	John McQuilten@parliament.vic.gov.au	re: BMI application, roof etc. 1. Attached copy of email sent by Frank Hurley to Sue Howard giving her information to brief CEO and Mayor. Your conveying strongly to the Minister the need for an expeditious (and positive!) decision on the Stage 1 application will be most appreciated. 2. To Sue Howard. Wendy Jacobs advised that recently observed serious detioration in parts of the roof fram will not cause anything more than a marginal increase in the costs of the Building Fabric works. It is not the cost of proposed works that is increased by the rapid deterioration, ut us tge urgency of these works. The roof is too far above the floor of the auditorium to prop us from below. Will also fax to you a letter to Phil Roberts from Lachlan McDonald, Director of Regional Infrastructure Development.		14047	Buildings	14047
A13286	05	09	2006	Documents	Records	Project Control Group Meeting - BMI	Minutes of above meeting held on 5th September 2006. Auditorium. Amenities. Sutton Room. Electricity Metering. Owner of Building confirmed. Lif manufacturer to be confirmed. Electrical items. Kitchenette Area. Passage. Heritage Victoria.		14047	Meetings	14047
A13287	04	09	2006	Documents	Fax (Telefax)	Wendy Jacobs archijac@netconnect.com.au	1. re: Electricity supply to BMI. Please supply this information directly to Tim Perks. 2. " From Tim Perks to Wendy Jacobs requesting information. 3. " From Cosgriff & Associates Pty. Ltd., requesting details re the Contract ie. entity of custimer, address etc.		14047	Buildings	14047
A13288	30	10	2006	Documents	Letters In	To Eoghan McColl, Statutory Planning Services, City of Ballarat, PO Box 655, Ballarat 3350. From Alan Morton, Director, Morton Dunn Architects.	BMI Refurbishment 2006. Planning Application. Copy of above Letter; Planning Permit Application; Planning Application - Scope of Works Summary; Hand-written Grant Register Book Vol. 2284 Fol. 456729.		14047	Buildings	14047
A13289			2006	Documents	Plans & Drawings	Morton Dunn Architects, PO Box 772, Ballarat 3350	Copy of Project No. 0642 'Town Planning'. " Demolition Ground ad First Floor Plans. " " Second and Third Floor Plans. " " Sections " Proposed Ground and First Floor Plans. " " Second and Third Floor Plan. " Reflected Ceiling and Roof Plans. " Sections " " " Internal Elevations 1. " " 2 and Stair Plans.		14047	Buildings	14047
A13290	29	08	2006	Documents	Tenders	S.J.Weir Pty/Ltd. 998 Norman Street, Wendouree. 3355	re: BMI Roof Replacement. Tender - $10,976.00		14047	Buildings	14047
A13291	22	08	2006	Documents	Records	BMI Project Control Group	Project No. 0642 Minutes of Meeting of above group held on 22nd August 2006. * Basement works; *Main Stair Works; *Lift: *Auditorium; *Amenities; *Escape Stairs; *Project timelines; *Construction Cashflow; *Electricity Metering; *Heritage Victoria; *Upgrade to existing staff toilets.		14047	Meetings	14047
A13292		08	2006	Documents	Records	BMI	Projected Cash Flow. September - Complete Documentation. October/November - Tender. December - Approvals. January/February - Commence Construction February - $50,000. March - $200,000 April - $180,000. May - $180,000. June - $160,000. July - $160,000. August - $70,000.		14047	Buildings	14047
A13293	18	07	2006	Documents	Records	BMI Project Steering Committee - Ballarat City Council, Heritage Vic.	Agenda for meeting 18th July 2006. 1. Budget for main works. 2. Business Plan Study update. 3. Progress report - a. Verandah, b. Roof. c. Architects Brief. 4. Chimney repair repair proposal response. 5. Draining of sump proposal (funding llowance).		14047	Meetings	14047
A13294		10	2006	Documents	Statements	Ballarat Mechanics' Institute - Financial Statement.	Undated Financial Statement. All figures exclude GST. Budget Balance $1,500,000.		14047	Accounts	14047
A13295	18	07	2006	Documents	Records	Morton Dunn, Architects, 424 Sturt Street (PO Box 772) Ballarat, Vic 3350.	BMI Project Control Group Meeting Agenda for meeting held 18th July 2006. *Entry treatment; *Basement Works; *Main Stair works; *Lift; *Auditorium; *Amenities; *Escape Stairs; *Project timelines; *Construction Cashflow.		14047	Meetings	14047
A13296	18	07	2006	Documents	Records	BMI Project Control Committee	Minutes of meeting held 18th July 2006. *Roof project; *Verandah; *BMI Business Plan.		14047	Meetings	14047
A13297	05	07	2005	Documents	Records	BMI Building Committee	Report of special meeting held 5h July 2005, called to address the problem, now evident, with the theatre ceiling trusses. 1. * Motion moved C.Brooks, seconded J. Blythman, "That the theatre be closed to the public immediately and all live electrical connections within the space be disconnected". Carried. 2. Email to Sue Howard (City of Ballarat), and Helen Balcam (Regional Development Victoria) , (from Frank Hurley) re Intimations of BMI mortality. (roof structure of theatre). 3. Email from Helen Balcam re City of Ballarat's application for Stage 1 works to BMI. Application is currently under assessment and has been referred to other government agencies for comment. Following this, the application will be considered by the Regional Infrastructure Development Committee. The earliest that this could happen is August. 4. Email to Helen Balcam. re City of Ballarat/BMI Stage 1 application. Damaged Roof Trusses. Wendy Jacobs' opinion is that costs are not likely to have been much affected, if at all, by this and that any increase can be absorbed in the overall Stage 1 Project cost. This information has been provided to the City of Ballarat and will then be formally passed on to RIDF by CEO Richard Hancock. 5. Email to Sue Howard - as above.		14047	Meetings	14047
A13298	03	07	2006	Documents	Letters In	Ken MacLeod, Director, MacLeod Consulting, Suite D, 450 Chapel Street, South Yarra, 3141	Copy of letter from above to Wendy Jacobs re BMI Sump (located in the vicinity of the proposed new lift) "We are adised that the 1860 building is the original building on the site and has been positioned at the former escarpment abutting the adjacent creek (creek since relocated). Accordingly, there is a substantial bluestone retaining wall to the west of the building. The ground floor appears to be above the partially excavated level at the base of the retaining wall. Drainage to the retainin wall is collected in a spoon drain and directed to a sump at the south west corner of the 1869 building. The outlet of the site is unknown." We stress that it will be essential that effective drainage be maintained to the retaining wall, as its waterproofness will continue to diminish with its aging. It is essential that two effective submersible pumps be installed into the sump, with float switches set so that each pump operates in turn, and both pumps operate should excessive water build up in the sump.		14047	Buildings	14047
A13299				Documents	Pamphlets (Brochures)	Lowara	Advertising brochure for submersible pumps. Applications, specifications, operating characteristics at 2850 rpm 50 Hz and installation diagram.		14047	Buildings	14047
A13300				Documents	Pamphlets (Brochures)	Davey. 6 Lakeview Drive, Scoresby, 3179	Brochure - Sump Pumps - Product description, applications, features and benefits, operating limits, materials of construction, electrical data, installation & priming.		14047	Buildings	14047
A13301	20	07	2005	Documents	Email	TO: John.McQuilten@parliament.vic.gov.au	Forwarding copy of email sent to Sue Howard, City of Ballarat Council re serious deterioration of the roof frame which does not, in the architect's opinion affect the cost of the works proposed but does dramatically affect the urgency of carrying out those works.		14047	Buildings	14047
A13302	...	...	2005	Documents	Email	TO: Alan Morton <mail@mortondunn.com.au CC: Wendy Jacobs, Phil Roberts, Rex Bridges	Forwarding list of items on which Dept of Transport & Regional Services (DOTARS) representative sought detailed information. What does 'refurbishment' costs and 'Preliminaries' include? Consultant fees - no estimate.		14047	Buildings	14047
A13303	...	...	2005	Documents	Email	TO: Helen Balcam <helen.balcam@rdv.vic.gov.au CC: Phil Roberts, Rex Bridges, Wendy Jacobs, Sue Howard	Concerning recently observed deterioration in parts of the roof frame which fall within the scope of the works proposed in the City of Ballarat's application for Stage 1 redevelopment. Consultant architect report indicated repairs to roof frame were factored into the costing.		14047	Buildings	14047
A13304	10	07	2005	Documents	Email	TO: Frank Hurley FROM: Helen Balcam, Regional Development Victoria	Query to Sue Howard and Helen Balcam re stage of application for funding for BMI restoration program and noting recent development of serious deterioration in the condition of the auditorium roof structure. REPLY from Helen Balcam advising application for Stage 1 works currently under assessment and referred to other gov agencies for comment. Then will be considered by RIDC.		14047	Buildings	14047
A13305	05	06	2006	Documents	Records	Ballaarat Mechanics' Institute	Re-development of the Ballaarat Mechanics' Institute (BMI) Stage 1. Record of eleventh meeting of the Project Committee held at the Phoenix Building on 5 June 2006.		14047	Meetings	14047
A13306	06	06	2006	Documents	Records	Ballaarat Mechanics' Institute	AGENDAS - Project Steering Committee of the Ballaarat Mechanics' Institute, Ballarat City Council, Heritage Victoria. Meeting 6 June Ballarat Phoenix Building AND 2 August 2007		14047	Meetings	14047
A13307	15	06	2006	Documents	Records	Ballaarat Mechanics' Institute	NOTES of Special Meeting of BMI Project Re-development Committee held on 15 June 2006 at offices of Morton Dunn with architects appointed for second part of $1.5 million project.		14047	Meetings	14047
A13308	27	06	2006	Documents	Records	Ballaarat Mechanics' Institute	AGENDA. Special Meetings of the Project Steering Committee of the Ballaarat Mechanics' Institute, Ballarat City Council, Heritage Victoria held 15th and 27th June at Morton-Dunn office, 424 Sturt Street, Ballarat.		14047	Meetings	14047
A13309	04	07		Documents	Records	Ballarat Mechanics Institute Project Steering Committee - Ballarat City Council and Heritage Victoria	Agenda 4th July ? Primary focus of his meeting is to meet with the Architects and discuss their specified works, timeline and budget forecasts. (Attached Part E Specification handout) - 10 pages		14047	Meetings	14047
A13310	30	06	2006	Documents	Email	From Wendy Jacobs to Ken MacLeod,	Copy email re BMI Roof from Wendy Jacobs to Ken MacLeod. On site at the BMI and Arnoud asked me to check with you about the size of roof battens. For Trusses 4, 5,6 the rafters are at 900cts not 450 as between the other trusses. The existing batten size is 35 by 70. Is this adequate. Nearly all the east side roof has been stripped. Reply from Ken MacLeod. Sheeted roof with rafters @900cts. Map 10 tables. 35 x 70 ok to 600 @ 900cts 35 x 70 ok to 1050 @ 450cts Provided battens are at , say, 500mm centres or less, then 900 span is ok for the new sheeting. If battens at greater than 500 cts, then we'll need extra (theoretically, because is has obviously worked ok for 150 years!!)		14047	Buildings	14047
A13311	06	06	2006	Documents	Memorandum	Unknown	Tender Evaluation Panel. *Tender 05167 Architect Services , Ballarat Mechanics Institute Refurbishment. * Extent of works. * Contract requirements. * Advertised. *Tender documents * Tenders received - Williams Boag, Morton Dunn Architects/Wendy Jacobs, Toon Architects Group Pty. Ltd. * Evaluation panel. * Evaluation criteria * Evaluation * Summary. * Recommendation		14047	Quote/Tender	14047
A13312	29	11	2005	Documents	Letters In	Wendy Jacobs, PO Box 193, Ballarat 3353	Fee Proposal for Projects. Ballarat Mechanics' Institute. Thank you for opportunity to prepare a fee proposal for the following projects. My fees are base on - Make contact with the local Electrical Inspector; Negotiate with the adjoining land owner who is redeveloping; Reporting bck to the BMI Building Committee; Attendance at meetings. $4,569.22.		14047	Buildings	14047
A13313	05	07	2005	Documents	Reports	Ken MacLeod,	Structural Conditions Report on Auditorium Roof Framing. Ballarat Mechanics Institute (Including the Old Mining Exchange) 117-119 Sturt Street, Ballarat. 1. Executive Summary 2. Brief 3. Background information 4. Conditions report. 5. Conclusions (10 pages)		14047	Buildings	14047
A13314		11	2004	Documents	Letters Out	To Mr. John Brumby M.P. from David Vendy, Mayor, City of Ballarat	Copy of letter. In November 2002 you undertook to provide up to $3.5 million from the Regional Development Infrastructure Fund during this term of the Bracks' Government to re-develop the Ballarat Mechanics Institute. We (the undersigned) as elected representatives or leaders of Ballarat's major organisations from both public and private sectors, believe that the BMI re-development project documented. 13314.1 Accompanying formal submission from BMI and City of Ballarat "The Ballaarat Mechanics' Institute re-development proposal". Prepared in colour, including photos, financial projections and setting out all the planned stages, outcomes and benefits to the community.		14047	Grants	14047
A13315	10	12	2004	Documents	Letters In	Michael Stewart, President, Royal South Street Society, PO Box 33, Ballarat 3353	We would be delighted to become tenants of the Ballarat Mechanics' Institute and are happy to enter into a leasing contract with you, details of which will be agreed to after discussions. If it is convenient for you then the day we will officially commence operations in our new office space will be 1st April 2005. Peter Bowler will be in contact with you to discuss any issues you may have and to arrange with you a time for represtentatives from both organizations to meet and discuss terms of the leasing arrangement and those issues if any.		14047	Shop & Office Rentals	14047
A13316	211	11	2005	Documents	Records	BMI Building Committee	Notes from Special meeting of Building Committee held 21st November 2005. Item 1. Replacement of heritage verandah. Item 2. Relocation of BMI building power supply. Item 3. Roof truss preparation. A schedule of fees was requested before the next Steering Committe meetig on 30th November 2005.		14047	Meetings	14047
A13317	28	09	2005	Documents	Letters Out	To: David Miller, Office of the Premier, 1 Treasury Place, East Melbourne, 3002 From: David Vendy JP, Mayor, City of Ballarat.	Copy of - Request for early announcement of Bracks' Government's $1.5 million grant for Stage 1 of Ballarat Mechanics' Institute redevelopment. 4 important items underlying the need for an early announcement and commencement of the Stage 1 project as soon as possible are:- 1. BMI roof frame supporting the asbestos sheeting roof. 2. It is clear that the Commonwealth application has no hope of success unless the State Goverment's $1.5 million Stage 1 grant has been confirmed. 3. The BMI,Royal South Street Society (which already has its permanent office in the BMI) and is hosting the Ballarat Arts Foundation in that office, and Ballarat National Theatre are well down the track toward an agreement for a long term lease by the BMI of the redeveloped auditorium jointly to the RSSS/BNT with facilitation by and support from the City Council. 4. The Council desire to have Ballarat's heritage buildings well-displayed and functionally utilised to the greatest extent possible for the League of Historic Cities conference in October next year.		14047	Grants	14047
A13318	25	01	2005	Documents	Letters Out	Karen Overington, MP., MLA for Ballarat West, Lydiard Street North, Ballarat 3350.	Invitation to visit the Mechanics' Institute for a briefing on the redevelopment works proposed and to look over the building. The Submission was prepared in response to John Brumby, Labour State Government November 2002 election undertaking to provide up to $3.5 million for the redevelopment of the BMI in this term of government.		14047	Buildings	14047
A13319	25	01	2005	Documents	Letters Out	Geoff Howard MP., MLA for Ballarat East, 47 Little Bridge Street, Ballarat 3350.	Invitation to visit the Mechanics' Institute for a briefing on the redevelopment works proposed and to look over the building. The Submission was prepared in response to John Brumby, Labour State Government November 2002 election undertaking to provide up to $3.5 million for the redevelopment of the BMI in this term of government.		14047	Buildings	14047
A13320	25	01	2005	Documents	Letters Out	Dianne Hadden, MLC, 2 Peel Street South, Ballarat 3350.	Thank you for the Hansard extract giving your biographical outline of Peter Lalor and the copy of material from the Parliamentary Library on J.B. Humffray that you sent following the opening of the Humffray Room late last year; Invitation to visit the Mechanics' Institute for a briefing on the redevelopment works proposed and to look over the building. The Submission was prepared in response to John Brumby, Labour State Government November 2002 election undertaking to provide up to $3.5 million for the redevelopment of the BMI in this term of government.		14047	Buildings	14047
A13321	27	01	2005	Documents	Email	TO: Richard Hancock, CEO, City of Ballarat (Marked 'Confidential') Forwarded to: Rex Bridges, Phil Roberts	Regarding meeting between Sue Howard,architects Alan Morton, Wendy Jacobs, Rex Bridges (BMI Committee) to review the way forward in the BMI re-development project. Information to frame a response to RIDF to enable negotiations to move ahead. Discussions covered: funding negotiating stage; Bracks Government election undertaking to provide $3.5 million towards the BMI redevelopment; RIDF negotiations and advice; architects and building works proposed.		14047	Grants	14047
A13322	24	11	2002	Documents	Notices	Bracks Victorian State Government	Media Release from the Bracks Government - Labor Backs Historic Ballarat Mechanics' Institute. "Building for Tomorrow Labor's plan for Ballarat and Western Victoria" "Labor Backs Historic Ballarat Mechanics' Institute"		14047	Grants	14047
A13323	...	...		Documents	Records	COURIER ITEMS x two	13323.1 26/11/2002 State Election 2002 - "Countdown for Voters - ALP plan to link pair of heritage buildings". "$3.5m to renovate institute and walkway to Her Majesty's". 13323.2 2/8/2004 "Mechanics Institute Redevelopment. $3.5m funding safe despite plan changes.		14047	Grants	14047
A13324	22	12	2004	Documents	Notes	Ballarat Mechanics' Institute	Briefing notes for visit by Helen Balcam and Di Barrie of Regional Development Victoria, 22nd December 2004. 1. Project community support and consultation. 2. Contributions to re-development of BMI (other than $3.5 million from RIDF) 3. BMI as Regional Infrastructure.		14047	Buildings	14047
A13325	21	09	2001	Documents	Letters Out	Mr. Brian Fitzgerald, Executive Manager, Corporate Affairs, Commonmwealth Bank of Australia, Level 7 Martin Place, Sydney NSW. 2000	re: CBA in the community and heritage support. Requesting CBA support for the conservation of the BMI citing a section on the CBA website proclaiming the Bank's recognition of "the importance of Australia's heritage". The letter goes on to describe the BMI's building and contents and it's importance as one of the grandest heritage buildings in Victoria.		14047	Grants	14047
A13326	08	10	2001	Documents	Letters Out	Mr. Bryan Fitzgerald, Executive Manager, Corporate Affairs, Commonwealth Bank of Australia, PO Box 2719, Sydney NSW 1155	Receipt of your letter of 17th August 2001 responding to my invitation to the Bank to assist in the conservation of the Ballarat Mechanics' Institute as part of the "CBA in the community/heritage program". I understand the Bank would receive numerous requests of assistance. I take it that cultural heritage conservation outside the three metropolitan cities has yet to enjoy any support from the Bank. Regional Australia is as deserving of representative suppport as the capital cities. I would be interested to know what process the Bank follows in assessing the relative merits of such requests. Perhaps a visit to Ballarat by a Victorian-based member of the Bank's Corporate Affairs Division would assist in assessment of the merits of the BMI's request. I would be happy to involve senior officers and Councillors of the City of Ballarat in such a visit.		14047	Grants	14047
A13327	13	12	2001	Documents	Letters Out	Mr. Bryan Fitzgerald, Executive Manager, Corporate Affairs, Level 7, 48 Martin Place, Sydney NSW 1155	Receipt of your letter of 29th October 2001. I am disappointed that our near neighbour the Commonwealth Bank declines to assist in the first stage of the conservation of the BMI. We are elighted that the Commonwealth Government has made a grant of $189,000 toward conserving the facade. This grant will not cover costs of restoring a period verandah. We must continue the search for heritage sympathetic donors to achieve that.		14047	Letters Out	14047
A13328	31	10	2004	Documents	Letters Out	Cr. D. Vendy, Mayor, City of Ballarat.	re: Restoration of period verandah on BMI. Earlier this year we discussed with you a proposal to restore a replica of the 1909 - 1965 period verhandah on the BMI. With the strong supporty of the City Council, the BMI lodged an application with Heritage Victoria for a grant from the Public Institutions Heritage fund for this project. I have been advised that Heritage Victoria feels that having granted $257,000 last year for interior conservation works, it will not be making a further grant to the BMI in the near future. I request Council funding of $60,000 for the construction of the period verhandah as shown in the attached plans. Also attached by way of illustration are copies of photographs of the BMI with the 1909-1965 verandah in place.		14047	Grants	14047
A13329	05	10	2005	Documents	Letters Out	Copy of letter Sent by Cr. David Vendy, Mayor, City of Ballarat to Mr. Bryan Fitzgerald, Executive Manager, Corporate Affairs, Commonwealth Bank of Australia, Level 7, 48 Martin Place, Sydney NSW 1155	re: CBA assistance in Ballarat Heritage Conservation. The Ballarat City Council has allocated $60,000 toward the reinstatment of the original verandah on the Ballarat Mechanics Institute. Architects advice is that reinstatement of the period verandah (as in the attached picture) will cost around $120,000. I know the BMI approached you in 2001, when conservation of the facade was being planned, inviting your assistance. I am advised that you were not able to assist at that time. I believe it could be in the interests of both the Bank and the City of you could give timely reconsideration to this request,.		14047	Grants	14047
A13330	21	06	2004	Documents	Letters Out	From Wendy Jacobs, Architect, PO Box 193, Ballarat 3353 to Ms. Vicki Johnson, Heritage and Urban Design Officer, City of Ballarat, PO Box 655, Ballarat 3353	Copy Off letter. re: Post supported street verandah, Ballarat Mechanics' Institute, 117-119 Sturt Street Ballarat. Enclosed two copies of the draft documents for the above project for your meeting with Dr. Frank Hurley of BMI in the near future. These drawings are at draft stage as we are awaiting confirmation of the structural sizes from Mr. Ken McCleod, Engineer. Any changes would be minor and not impact greatly on the appearance of the structure.		14047	Buildings	14047
A13331	08	06	1860	Documents	Letters In	I. A. Doane, Architect, Armstrong Street, Ballarat	Response to call for tender and design for proposed erection of the Mechanics' Institute building as per published "instructions" and advertised amount to which Architects are restricted 1,600 pounds. Measurements for building proposed (100 ft x 50 ft) are for walls only 25 feet high but as the building must be erected in two stories in order to afford the prescribed accommodation, ought at least be 7 feet higher. Cost of building would exceed the advertised amount. Feels he cannot submit a Design for anything like the sum of 1,600 pounds.		14047	Quote/Tender	14047
A13332	...	...	...	Documents	Specifications	Plumber, Architect	Response to call for tender for proposed Alterations and Renovations to Mechanics' Institute building as per published instructions. Details of work to be included in contract include: Excavator, Mason, Bricklayer, Carpenter, Plasterer, Slater.		14047	Quote/Tender	14047
A13333	29	11	1935	Documents	Specifications	Clegg and Morrow, Architects, Colonial Mutual Chambers, Lydiard Street, Ballarat	Specification for Alterations & Renovations to Mechanics' Institute, Sturt Street x 2 Copies, plus one photocopy		14047	Quote/Tender	14047
A13334	28	05	1941	Documents	Plans & Drawings	J.E. Jelbart	Britannia Theatre, Mechanics' Institute Building, Ballarat. Plan - Circle Entrance - East Side - Scale 1/2 inch = 1 foot. Red indicates proposed position of Usher's Chair.		14047	Britannia	14047
A13335	21	02	1946	Documents	Letters In	Cowper, Murphy & Associates, Architects, 431 Bourke Street, Melbourne	Following discussions held at the BMI, submitting three proposals for alterations and renovations to the Mechanics' Institute building.		14047	Quote/Tender	14047
A13336	20	06	1942	Documents	Tenders	W.G.Feary & Sons, Building Contractors, 185 Eureka Street, Ballarat	Submitting Tender to Messrs Clegg & Morrow for alterations at the Mechanics' Institute - 158 pounds 10 shillings.		14047	Quote/Tender	14047
A13337	17	06	1942	Documents	Tenders	J.H. Brown & Son Pty Ltd., Builders & Merchants, 107 Doveton Street Sth and 503 Dana Street, Ballarat	Submitting Tender to Messrs Clegg & Morrow for alterations at the Mechanics' Institute - 177 pounds 15 shillings.		14047	Quote/Tender	14047
A13338	22	06	1942	Documents	Tenders	N. Selmon, 24 Burnbank Street, Ballarat	Submitting Tender to Messrs Clegg & Morrow for sewerage and renovations at the Mechanics' Institute - 195 pounds 13 shillings 6 pence.		14047	Quote/Tender	14047
A13339	03	01	1946	Documents	Letters In	J. Whittock, Secretary, General Health Department, Public Health Department, 295 Queen Street, Melbourne.	Notification that the Commission has decided to give the Committee of the Britannia Theatre four months to comply with Building Regulations 1937 with regard to exits, sanitary accommodation and cinema cabin. (Detailed list of work required included).		14047	Britannia	14047
A13340				Documents	Notices	The Ballarat Sewerage Authority	Notice to Alter Water Service Pipe of The Ballaarat Mechanics Institute at nos. 113-121 Sturt Street.		14047	Buildings	14047
A13341	28	10	1946	Documents	Correspondence	J.H. Brown & Son Pty Ltd.,	Acknowledging receipt from BMI of Drainage plan No. 226 Form 22a for alteration to plan installing wash basin for females on west side of reading room.		14047	Letters Out	14047
A13342	05	06	1913	Documents	Letters In	Clegg & Miller, Architects, Colonial Mutual Chambers, Lydiard Street, Ballarat	Report on examination of verandah fronting Clotz's premises; City Engineer also present. Greater part of woodwork requires renewing and posts rotting. Council will permit repairs subject to approval by them. West verandah also requires attention. Suggest BMI Committee consider new verandahs on the cantilever system, constructed of iron - total cost 115 pounds 12 shillings. Centre Bay with an Arched verandah total cost 155 pounds 12 shillings.		14047	Buildings	14047
A13343	15	09	1913	Documents	Letters In	Clegg & Miller, Architects, Colonial Mutual Chambers, Lydiard Street, Ballarat	Enclosing plan of suggested verandahs that comply with the Building Regulations in general type but designed to harmonize architecturally with the facade of the Institute. Also handed to Mr Batten a plan of proposed closets with estimates for "A" for closets without back wall 30 pounds. "B" for closets with back wall 36 pounds.		14047	Buildings	14047
A13344	26	01	1935	Documents	Plans & Drawings	Jack H. Greer, Licensed Surveyor	SKETCH PART OF CROWN ALLOTMENT 2, SECTION 13. City and Parish of Ballaarat County of Grenville. Drawing of Institute's main building with measurements. Certified by Mr Greer that measurements are correct.		14047	Buildings	14047
A13345				Documents	Plans & Drawings		Detailed sketch/drawing of BMI Picture Theatre.		14047	Britannia	14047
A13346	090	06	1942	Documents	Records	The Ballarat Sewerage Authority	Receipt for payment from Messrs Clegg & Morrow 17 shillings 6d. for payment of amended plan.		14047	Accounts	14047
A13347	21	02	1946	Documents	Letters In	Cowper, Murphy & Associates, Architects, 431 Bourke Street, Melbourne	Following discussions at BMI on the 2nd inst; submitting three possible schemes of alterations to the BMI premises to bring the building up to requirements outlined in the Board of Health's letter of 3rd January.		14047	Buildings	14047
A13348	03	06	1954	Documents	Specifications	Cowper, Murphy & Appleford, Architects, 5 Albert Street, East Melbourne	SPECIFICATION of Alterations at the Britannia Theatre, Ballarat. JA 1147 No.6. FOR: Greater Union Theatres Pty Ltd. Specification of various works to be done and material to be used in alterations to the Britannia Theatre, Sturt Street, Ballarat.		14047	Buildings	14047
A13349				Documents	Correspondence	Radmac Office Choice, 78 Mair Street, BALLARAT 3350	Copy of Trade Account Application for BMI.		14047	Accounts	14047
A13350	05	01	2004	Documents	Letters In	Pam Smith, Accounts payable officer, The Courier, P.O. Box 21, Ballarat 3350	Copy Letter/form. We have introduced the payment of invoices by Electronic Funds Transfer (EFT). In order for us to make payment of your future invoices by EFT please complete the details below and sign the form where indicated. We shall then update our computer system accordingly.		14047	Accounts	14047
A13351	03	10	1997	Documents	Letters In	Carol James, 6/2 Kitchener Street, Mentone 3194.	1. Enclosed cheque covering renewal of my subscription. I notice from my copy of Minerva that there will be a charge of $5 per volume for newspapers - it will become a bit expensive when researching. Any chance of a discount for multiple volumes? 2. Receipt to Coral James for cheque. Newspapers charges:- 1 volume $5.00, 2 volumes $8.00, 3 volumes $10.00.		14047	Subscriptions	14047
A13352	13	08	2002	Documents	Letters Out	Accounts Department, Central Highlands Region Water Authority, P.O. Box 152, Ballarat 3353	Re: Account No. 14-2428-4500-01-1. Regarding problems that the Institute was hav ing concerning direction of the above water account to a non-residential tenant at 121 Sturt Street, Ballarat. Enclosed for your attention are an Authority to Send Account to a Nominee or Non-Residential Tenant, plus the account in question.		14047	Accounts	14047
A13353	02	08	01	Documents	Letters In	P. Scholten, Underwriting Department, CGU Insurance,	re: 01A 5701715. Thank you for the opportunity to conduct a survey of your premises. Our surveyor has recommended attention to risk improvements as listed hereunder. 1. Fire door needs to be serviced. 2. We require confirmation that the switchboard is replaced and a regular inspection of wearing is required annually by a qualified electrician. These improvements should be completed within one month. Would you please confirm in writing when the improvements have been implemented		14047	Insurance	14047
A13354	08	08	2001	Documents	Letters In	Shane Hooper Regional Representative, Elders Insurance Limited, 214 Armstrong Street South, Ballarat 3350	Insurance quotation for the BMI. Premiums quoted include all fees and charges including GST. Total for option 1. (Building - $3,000,0000.00, Contents $30,000.00, Books $30,000.00, Limit of Indemnity $10,000,000.00) - $6,234.00 or Monthly $519.50. Total for option 2. (As above with the exception of buildings which are $300,000.00) - $937.00 or Monthly $78.08.		14047	Insurance	14047
A13355	24	07	2001	Documents	Letters In	Bob Whitcher, Doepel Lilley Taylor, PO Box 31, Ballarat 3353	CGU Insurance. Further to recent discussions and inspection of premises by Peter Dean of CGU Insurance I advise the following. 1. Public Liability: Limit of liability to remain at $5M. 2. Voluntary Workers: Not prepared to issue this cover as the majority of volunteers are retired. 3. Directors & Officers Liability: Cover can be arranged however $1M sum insured would attract a minimum premium and charges close to $1,000 4. Fire and Perils Cover: Company is concerned that the present cover is unsatisfactory.		14047	Insurance	14047
A13356	19	06	1996	Documents	Letters In	Bruce Bowlby, General Manager, Workers Compensation Victoria, hih Winterthur, PO Box 2090S, Melbourne 3001	re: 1996/97 initial WorkerCover Premium. 1996/97 Initial Premium Notice - $50.00. WorkCare Compensation Annual Levy Due Account. $156.56		14047	Insurance	14047
A13357	25	09	2001	Documents	Letters Out	Mr. Bob Whitcher, Doepel Lilley & Taylor, 44 Armstrong Street South, Ballarat 3350	re: Mechanics' Institute Fire and Perils and Liability Insurances. Because of the limited nature of the insurance offered by CGU Insurance Ltd., via reference D, the Insitute has been forced to look elswhere for suitable insurance coverage. Would you please arrange for: * cancellation of our existing Public Liability Policy with efect from the date of receipt of this letter. * the refund of the unused portion of the premium less any administrative charges.		14047	Insurance	14047
A13358	12	03	2002	Documents	Letters Out	Mr. Shane Hooper, Elders Insurance Ltd., 214 Armstrong Street South, Ballarat 3350	I write to formally notify you, as our Insurance Agent, of proposed major maintenance works at the Ballarat Mechanics' Institute's building in Sturt Street, Ballarat. We have appointed local architect and heritage consultant, Wendy Jacobs as Project Architect. Ms. Jacobs will oversee the progress of the works and report to the Institute's Building Committee, acting as a Project Committee.		14047	Insurance	14047
A13359	22	08	2003	Documents	Notes	Ballaarat Mechanics' Institute	Notes of Action re Insurance. 4/8/03 - Notified that Elders are unable to renew the Institute's Business Insurance (Fire & Perils on bulding/contents/removal of debris and public liability) after exspiry of the durrent policy on 31/08/2003. 6/8/03 - If no positive news from Elders by 8/803 will start looking for other compies who might be prepared to offer us insurance 11/8/03 - Elders unable to place our insurance. Discussed our problem with the Athenaeum's insurer, Jardine, Lloyd Thompson, Mr. Bill Hogg of Jardines conceded that it was going to be difficult to obtain new insurance mainly because we had an old building, it was Heritage-listed and we had experienced a public liability claim within the last five years. He strongly recommended that we deal through local Ballarat Insurance Brokers as Melbourne firms would apply a "loading" on any insurance arranged for "out of town" clients. 13/8/03 - Suggestion was made that I contact a local firm of Brokers, 'Garden State Insurance Brokers. '" Contact Peter Riordan of Garde State Insurance Brokers, who indicated that he believedd he would be able to obtain insurance for us. 15/8/03 - Discussed matter with the President, and we agreed to give Garden State a chance to find an insurer for us before going out to the wider insurance community. 22/8/03 -Public Liability Insurance still proving difficult to obtain. 25/8/03 - Elders (our current insurer) advised that three month extension not possible. 27/8/03 - Zurich unable to provide Public Liability coverage. 1/9/03 - Institute to be closed until Public Liability cover can be obtrained.		14047	Insurance	14047
A13360	21	08	2003	Documents	Notes	From Graeme Boscoe.	Insurance: We must have public liaibility cover if we allow public access. * Would the organisation survive the destruction of (or significant damage to) the building? If the building were replaced by a modern structure, would the Institute wish to operate from it as it does as present, or in any other form? * If the building suffered significant damage: a. Would it be possible to replace the structure, as is? Would the necessary materials and skills be available? (consider Humpty Dumpty). b. The replacement cost would be well in excess of the cost of erecting an equivalent modern building. Would the insurer pay the full replacement costs ad, if not, where would the additional funds come from? c. What is the justification for replacing an historic structure that has been damaged or destroyed? The replacement is merely a copy of limited historic value. * If it were assumed that the Institute would not continue to fuction should the building be destroyed or significantly damaged, what cover would be needed? Replacement of partial damage, with a limit of, say 25% of the structure? Removal of debris?		14047	Insurance	14047
A13361	13	08	2003	Documents	Letters Out	Mr. Peter Riordan, Garden State Insurance Brokers, 21 Lydiard Street South, Ballarat 3350	With reference to the possibility of your arranging Business Insurance for the Institute I enclose as requested": a. Our current Insurance Policy which expires on 31/08/2003. b. A copy of a County Court Writ dated 4/4/02, which was served on the Institute in relation to a Public Liability claim made by Aileen E. Maher. The above claim is in the hands of our current insurers.		14047	Insurance	14047
A13362	21	11	2002	Documents	Letters Out	Macquarie Investment Management Ltd., GPO Box 5435, Melbourne 8060 (Attention Client Maintenance)	re: Ballarat Mechanics' Institute Account No. 118612480 - Change of signatories. References: a. Our Fin/Inv/Pt1 dated 1/11/2002 b. Telephone coversation J.Kotlyar/C.Brooks, 15/11/2002. c. Your reference WIN 025 11061 The BMI is a "Not for Profit' organisation managed by a committee of 14 persons. It is registered with the Australian Securities and Investments Commission as a Company Limited By Guarantee and its Committee Members are designated as "Directors" by the ASIC. Your Mr. Kitlyar, notified us that your requirements for identification of the Institutes' "Directors" can be met through the provision of a certified copy of the ASIC's Annual Return of a Company - 2002. Such copy enclosed.		14047	Accounts	14047
A13363	01	11	2002	Documents	Letters Out	Macquarie Investment Management Ltd., GPO Box 5435, Melbourne 8060	a. re: Ballarat Mechanics' Institute Account No. 118612480 - Change of Signatories. Please make the following changes:- 1. Delete Mr. W. J. Gribble as a signatory. 2. Add Mrs. W.L.Bridges and Mr. C.J. Brooks as signatories. b. A completed "Appointment of Authorised Signatories" form for the two additional appointees is enclosed.		14047	Accounts	14047
A13364	31	04	2002	Documents	Statements	Macquarie Investment Management Limited. L22, 101 Collins Street, Melbourne.	Annual Income Summary - Quarterly Return to 28.04.2002. $41,334.26.		14047	Accounts	14047
A13365	11	07	2006	Documents	Records	Her Majesty's Theatre Ballarat - CMP & Feasibility.	Agenda for meeting with Mechanics' Institute - Tuesday 11/07/2006 at HMY Kittson Room. 1. Review of the Mechanics' Institute progress on upgrade and development. 2. Adjacent Development potential update as it relates to HMT and the BMI. 3. Review of the potential synergies between the BMI and HMT - update on Memorandum of Understanding (City of Ballarat). 4. Site inspection of Institute Building? 5. The next steps.		14047	Meetings	14047
A13366	16	05	2006	Documents	Records	PSA + Swanbury Penglase Architects Pty. Ltd., 6 Westbrook Street, Kew East 3102.	Minutes of meeting with BMI - HMT Conservation Feasibility Study - Mechanics' Institute Synergies. 1. Update on Mechanics' Institute current building program. BMI has received a 1.5M to undertake the following: * Re-roof the building (excluding Mining Exchange - BMI) involving the removal of the existing asbestos roofing. * Introduction of lift to allow for disabled access across the five levels. Front verandah upgrade ($120,000) has been secured . Auditorium and stage upgrade is currently being planned for a projected budget of $1.2M. The auditorium and stage are currently shut off from the public due to safety issues. The front of the BMI was restored 3 years ago for $250,000 and the upgrade of the Humffray room for the same budget. The room above the Humffray room has been repaired but no budget allocation has been made for the upgrade of this room. The anticipated time frame for completion of the auditorium is 2009 to coincide with the 150th anniversary of the building. 2. Review of the potential synergies between BMI and HMT in realising joint objectives including sharing spaces within the BMI and HMT. Very positive support for co-ordination of any upgrade plans between the two organisations, in particular any rear development and the potential sharing of a rear lift. The advantages of an 'Arts Precinct' approach to the two institutions was further discussed. 3. Statement of intent for collaborative development approaches. Further discussion was held re the recommended statement of intent. Once this statement of intent for collaborative management is agreed upon, this could form the basis of joint funding for capital works from Arts Victoria and other funding sources. 4. The next steps. Consultants continuing with their tasks of the brief for HMT. There was a general agreement for collaboration between parties, with commitment to ongoing dialogue between the two organizations.		14047	Meetings	14047
A13367	01	03	2006	Documents	Email	"Wendy Jacobs" <archijac@netconnect.com.au>	To: Rex Bridges re Meeting with Her Majesty's Theatre. Should you and I and Phil meet prior to the meeting in the long room to scope the agenda which Janice emailed me today? Are we to be very frank and open or should we be a bit more cautious? I am a little scarred by my meeting with WorkSafe to feel so trusting again. We could meet at 9.30 at the BMI or my office, wheichever suits.		14047	Buildings	14047
A13368	01	03	2006	Documents	Email	Janice Haynes <jhaynes@hermaj.com>	re: HMT Conservation Feasibility Study meeting with BMI 03/03/2006. Agenda: 1. Review of the Mechanics' Institute current Proposals in regard to upgrade and development. 2. Review of the above relationship to the SKM report. 3. Review of the Potential Synergies between the Mechanics' Institute and HMT in realising joint objectives including sharing spaces within the Mechanics' Institute and HMT, 4. Review of potential joint venture initiatives regarding developing spaces within the Mechanics' Institute and HMT. 5. The Next Steps. Please Note: The meeting will be run by the Consultants from PSA Swanbury Penglase & included in their Conservation Feasibility Study Report.		14047	Meetings	14047
A13369	03	03	2006	Documents	Notes	Her Majesty's Theatre	Minutes of Meeting, HMT Conservation Feasibility Study Meeting with BMI. 1. Conservation Feasibility Study meeting with BMI. (Briefing notes) Objectives as in document A13368 Backstage and Loading Area. a. Rear Stage Extesion: *Investigate options to extend the rear of stage area out over Lewis Street. * Provide sketch designs and indicative costings for those options agreed by the PCG to be functionally and statutorily possible. b. Stage Goods Lift: * Investigate options for providing and enclosed Stage Access Goods Lift to have the dimensions of at least 6m long x 4m wide and a load capacity of 2 Tonne *Provide sketch designs and indicative costings for those options agreed by the PCG to be functionally and statutorily possible. c. Stage Passenger Lift: *Investigate options for providing a lift or device to transport people from the Lewis Street/Stage Door level to the Stage/Green Room level. * Provide sketch designs and indicative costings for those options agreed to by PCG to be functionally and statutorily possible. d. Rehearsal room. *Investigate options for providing a sound-proofed and equipped rehearsal room of similar dimensions to the stage and in close proximity to the stage. Provide sketch designs and indicative costings for those options agreed to by PCG to be functionally and statutorily possible e. f. Large Dressing Room. *Investigate options for providing at least one large dressing room capable of accommodating 40 people. Provide sketch designs and indicative costings for those options agreed to by PCG to be functionally and statutorily possible. g. Alternative Uses For Dressing Rooms. *Investigate alternative uses for the Dressing Room (eg. conference break-out rooms) and means of access. Provide sketch designs and indicative costings for those options agreed to by PCG to be functionally and statutorily possible Miscellaneous Works a. Ballarat Mechanics' Institute. * Investigate the feasibility of continuin the dialogue with the BMI in relation to the re-development of their building, and where possible comment or recommend on the potential for physical linkages which might (a) add to the storage space available at HMT or (b) facilitate the use of either HMT or the BMI facilities (eg. Sharing of dressing rooms). Provide sketch designs and indicative costings for those options agreed to by PCG to be functionally and statutorily possible. e. Storage Areas. Investigate a means to construct storage areas at HMT and advise on the best use of these storage areas. eg. Technical equipment, archives etc. At least one of these areas needs to have climate control for historical material, and another needs to have humidity control for the storage of the Theatre's pianos. Provide sketch designs and indicative costings for those options agreed to by PCG to be functionally and statutorily possible. f. New Performance Spaces. *Investigate options for the creation of performance spaces in other buildings linked to H. Provide sketch designs and indicative costings for those options agreed to by PCG to be functionally and statutorily possible. 2. Conservation Feasibility Study meeting with BMI. (Plans)		14047	Meetings	14047
A13370	21	2	1946	Documents	Letters In	From Cowper , Murphy and Associates, architects to BMI	Three proposed schemes for alterations. Copy of letter.		14047	Buildings	14047
A13371	07112005	11	2005	Documents	Email	To: Alan Morton alan@mortondunn.com.au cc. Phil Roberts, Rex Bridges, Wendy Jacobs	Discussions re Minerva Space proposed works and cost estimates by item based in your recent description/costs and adding things raised by National Theatre and/or South Street. Include all items in the revised application to the Commonwealth Regional Partnerships program for the core funding of the Minerva Space part of the BMI re-development and identify the "partner" contributions.		14047	Buildings	14047
A13372	...	...	2005	Documents	Email	To: Phil Roberts proberts@ncable.net.au and rexbridges@giant.net.au	Comment on call from Simon Lloyd, Heritage Victoria about $1.5 m. project. Trip to Ballarat to meet BMI representatives, City Council and set up Project Committee etc. Simon keen to get verandah done as part of the project and suggested the roof might be done first in a package of several projects.		14047	Buildings	14047
A13373	17	98	2005	Documents	Records	Dr. Frank Hurley, Secretary, Ballaarat Mechanics' Institute	Future Management and Use of the Ballaarat Mechanics' Institute (BMI) Theatre/ auditorium: a background paper. Items: Theatre History and Current Situation; Re-development of the BMI, Future Management and Use of the BMI Theatre.		14047	Buildings	14047
A13374	07	11	2005	Documents	Fax (Telefax)	To: Kym Seebohm, cc. Karen Norris, Gerrie Carr-MacFie	Re: Your Ref. RPO1873: Regional Partnerships application for "Stage 1 Re-development of the BMI Auditorium" In light of significant developments, request withdrawal of the Ballaarat Mechanics' Institute application for Stage 1 Re-development of the BMI Auditorium. Intention that an amended application from Ballarat City Council on behalf of the BMI will be lodged in the next 4-6 weeks.		14047	Buildings	14047
A13375	23	08	2004	Documents	Records	Ballaarat Mechanics' Institute	BMI Stage 3 Re-development: $3.5 m. grant proposal. Summary of meetings/building inspections at BMI with potential users (prepared by Frank Hurley). Items included: 1. Meeting (23/8/04) with Royal South Street reps: Michael Smith, Barbara Dunlop, Bob Matthews. 2. Meeting (24/8/04) with Prof. Peter Matthews, Head of the University of Ballarat School of Visual and Performing Arts. 3. Meeting (24/8/04) with Events Ballarat representatives Tracy Hull, Sandra Smith. 4. Meeting (24/8/04) with Daniel Pilbeam, proposer of MI auditorium use as Arthouse movie venue.		14047	Grants	14047
A13376	19	08	2004	Documents	Email	To: Phil Roberts proberts@ncable.net.au From: Rex Bridges	Re: refurbishment of Mechanics' Institute. $5,000 over-budget - Wendy Jacobs, in consultation with Weirs, have altered some of the speciications to allow completion. Querying Theatre booking of Prospectors and Miners for conference of 300 people - too early to take booking of this number?		14047	Buildings	14047
A13377	...	...	...	Documents	Letters Out	Cr David Vendy, Mayor, City of Ballarat, Town Hall, Sturt Street, Ballarat 3350.	Re grants from State Government, Commonwealth Government; the Ian Potter Foundation and Hugh Williamson Trust towards the final stage of re-development of the BMI complex and linkage with Her Majesty's theatre. Formal submission for the Regional Partnerships money should be lodged before 30 June. Commission Morton Dunn, architects, to prepare update description of works/cost estimates, essential basis for grant submission. City of Ballarat to consider and determine Council's position on the recommendations in the consultant's BMI Business Plan. Immediately begin discussions with prospective partners (C. of B, BMI, Her Majesty's, South Street, National Theatre, University). Need to keep momentum going.		14047	Grants	14047
A13378	05	10	2004	Documents	Records	Frank Hurley, Ballaarat Mechanics' Institute	Document Headed: Confidential to persons given copies: not for citing (Version 2, 5 October 2004). Securing the State Government's provisional $3.5 million grant for redevelopment of the Ballaarat Mechanics' Institute (BMI): a planning/discussion paper prepared by Dr Frank Hurley, BMI Secretary.		14047	Grants	14047
A13379	17	02	2003	Documents	Email	From: Janice Haynes, Director, Her Majesty's Theatre, 17 Lydiard Street South, Ballarat. To: Rex Bridges, Frank Hurley, Graeme Vendy, Janice Haynes, cc. Stuart McKellar.	Attached final version of Tender for the Performing Arts Precinct Study - Her Majesty's Theatre/Ballaarat Mechanics' Institute sent out (today 17/2/03) to four applicants: Williams Ross Architects; Sinclair Knight Merz P/L; Hassell P/L; Root Projects Aust P/L. (13 pages)		14047	Quote/Tender	14047
A13380	16	01	2003	Documents	Records	Rex Bridges, Ballaarat Mechanics' Institute	Performing Arts Precinct Study - Her Majesty's Theatre/Ballarat Mechanics' Institute. Evaluation, Criteria for Tender applicants listed.		14047	Quote/Tender	14047
A13381	...	...	...	Documents	Records	Ballaarat Mechanics' Institute	For information of potential tenderers City of Ballarat Tender 02146 EOI "Elaboration of Brief Summary of Project Requirements (pp.33-34)" Project title "Performing Arts Precinct Study" may be a little narrow in its coverage. Document outlines redevelopment work to be undertaken at the BMI.		14047	Buildings	14047
A13382	..	...	...	Documents	Memorandum	Ballaarat Mechanics' Institute	Memo addressed to Frank Hurley (with attachment) discussing the redevelopment of the BMI within the Performing Arts Precinct Study. 13382.2 Preliminary Unofficial Thoughts for Integration of Her Majesty's with Ballaarat Mechanics' Institute.		14047	Buildings	14047
A13383				Documents	Statements	Her Majesty's Threatre/Ballarat Mechanics Institute Redevelopment.	1. Ballarat Mechanics' Institute Cash Flow 2002/2008. 2. " Options - 1. All three venues. Sale Lease Option. 1 OME purchase for $140,000. OME sale price $140,000 3. " " 2. HMT and BMI only. OME Sale price $140,000 4. " " 3. " Sale Lease Option. 1. OME purchase for $140,000. OME sale price $140,000		14047	Accounts	14047
A13384	22	04	2003	Documents	Records	Performing Arts Precinct Study	1.a,b.Agenda: Inception Meeting - Performing Arts Precinct Study (Project No. SSP3075.) Attendees: Leonie Pearson, Alexandria Sinnett, David Cotterill (all of Sinclair Knight Merz), David Serpell (City of Ballarat), Janice Haynes (Her Majesty's Theatre) , Frank Hurley (Ballarat Mechanics' Institute). Agenda Items: 1. Part One - Reaching agreement on our proposal. 2. Part Two - Steering committee workshop, identifying all the ideas that the steering committee has for this project. 2. Notes on - Information that we will collect at the inception meeting. 3. Her Majesty's Theatre Ballarat Mechanics' Institute Redevelopment Statement. Preferred Option. Gallery Option 1. Development Option. 1. All three venues Lift Option. 1. Not applicable.		14047	Meetings	14047
A13385	18	11	2003	Documents	Records	Sinclair Knight Merz	1a-m. Ballarat Performing Arts Precinct Feasibility and Preferred Option - (nearly) Final Presentation. 2a.f. (5) Development Options. 3a.d. (6) Critique of Options. 4. (7) Summary		14047	Buildings	14047
A13386		03	2003	Documents	Tenders	Sinclair Knight Merz	Tender 02146PT - March 2003. 1. Introduction 2. Innovation and strategy - our team and our experience. 3. Methodology 4. Study budget 5. Timeline Curriculum Vitae of team members. Appendix A: Company Profile " B: Safety, Quality and Environment Management.		14047	Buildings	14047
A13387				Documents	Correspondence				14047	Letters Out	14047
A13388	21	04	2009	Documents	Email	To: Chris Allen, Brian McDonald, Andrew Miller, Frank Hurley, Phil Roberts, Robert Green From: Rex Bridges	BMI Inclusion Items. List of the requests of items to be included in the renovations. All items are subject to heritage approval and all other regulations etc. This list does not include the obvious items such as demolition, UV control, heating, renovation, painting or any other item in general specifications. We welcome your criticism and suggestions to help refine these thoughts.		14047	Buildings	14047
A13389			2017	Documents	Records	Lt. Colonel Frederick Wellesley Kendle brief biography	Information provided by Joan Hunt and Roger Garner about the medical books and journals dating back to the 18 th century in the BMI collection. In particular 20 volumes which belonged to Lt. Colonal Frederick Wellesley Kendle , a doctor who resided in Ballarat for a time but did not practise here.		14047	Donations	14047
A13390	26	01	2001	Documents	Notes	Frank Hurley, for BMI Committee	1a-c. Prepared for members discussion purposes only. Building Space Uses: a draft scheme for discussion. 2.a-c Prepared for members discussion purposes only. Conservation of Building in Stages: A draft scheme for discussion. Prepared by Frank Hurley 21.01.2001.		14047	Meetings	14047
A13391				Documents	Tenders	Janice Haynes, Director, Her Majesty's Theatre, Ballarat.	Performing Arts Precinct. Attached is the HMT/BMI Project Expression of Interest document as prepared and sent out by the City of Ballarat Contracts Unit. Any queries about the process please contact David Miller 5320 5553 or David Serpell - 5320 5768. (18 pages)		14047	Buildings	14047
A13392	30	07	2001	Documents	Letters Out	The Hon John McQuilten MLC, 177 High Street, Maryborough. 3465	DRAFT ONLY re: Her Majesty's Theatre- Ballarat Mechanics' Institute Connection. Attached is a draft consultancy brief. We expect that such a study would cost $40,000 - $50,000. Could you arrange a meeting with the Hon. Mary Delahunty, Minister for the Arts, at which we could put the case for funding of a study as outlined and explain the long-term objectives. We would appreciate your early advice on this matter. (8 pages)		14047	Buildings	14047
A13393	03	09	2001	Documents	Letters Out	From the City of Ballarat to: The Hon. John McQuilten MLC, Member for Ballarat Province, 177 High Street, Maryborough 34365	Same as previous letter (A13393) with some different attachments. (14 pages). ie. **Colour photo of BMI and HMJ. **Feasibility Study Brief. ** Study Details. ** Project Management. ** Site Plan (concept only)		14047	Buildings	14047
A13394	12	02	2001	Documents	Letters Out	Ms. Janice Haynes, Director, Her Majesty's Theatre, Lydiard Street North, Ballarat 3350	re: Her Majesty's proposed building extension and possible linkage to the Mechanics' Institute premises.		14047	Buildings	14047
A13395				Documents	Plans & Drawings	Sinclair Knight Merz, PO Box 2500, Malvern 3144	Plans for Proposed Level 1 (Lewis Street Level) , Proposed Level 2 (HMT level), Proposed Stage Level 3.		14047	Buildings	14047
A13396	25	07	2003	Documents	Letters In	Dianne Woodgate, Elders Insurance - Ballarat. 214 Armstrong Street South, Ballarat. 3350	re: Policy No. 30.BPK.0284075. Policy due to expire on 31st August 2003. Due to change in our underwriting guidelines we are unable to offer renewal beyond this date. We are currently trying to place this with another company on your behalf and will advise you as soon as possible of the outcome.		14047	Insurance	14047
A13397	12	07	2004	Documents	Email	Community Insurance. www.communityinsurance.com.au/Apply/apply_01.asp	Example of quote for Insurance.		14047	Insurance	14047
A13398	11	06	2000	Documents	Invoices	CGU Insurance.	1. Policy No. 10M 1902365 13. Renewal notice. Paid 29/06/2000. 2. " 01A 5701715 17 ' 02/08/2000. 3. " " "		14047	Insurance	14047
A13399	30	07	2007	Documents	Invoices	Mc.Pherson's Printing Group, PO Box 143, Maryborough 3465	Invoice No. 142537 - $968.00 and delivery docket for same.		14047	Books	14047
A13400	06	03	1967	Documents	Newspaper Items	Exhibition Hall, La Trobe Library, State Library of Victoria, Melbourne	"The Early Years of Ballarat". Brochure and newspaper articles.		14047	Exhibitions & Displays	14047
A13401		11	2004	Documents	Correspondence	From: City of Ballarat and Ballarat Mechanics' Institute. To: Mr. John Brumby, Minister for Industry, Innovation and Regional Development.	Copy of Submission to Mr. John Brumby for "A Project for the Re-development of the Ballaarat Mechanics' Institute". Part One: Executive summary. Part 2. Detailed Project Proposal. Future BMI Financial Projections. Marketing of the Project and Re-developed BMI. Appendix 1. Quantity Surveyors Report. (30 pages)		14047	Letters Out	14047
A13402	25	08	1997	Documents	Reports	Cuthberts, PO Box 122, Ballarat, 3353	Request for Information/articles on Henry Cuthbert for their "History of This Firm". Enclosed copies of newspaper cuttings and jottings re above. (14 articles and 1 booklet)		14047	Library	14047
A13403	...	...	...	Documents	Records	Patents and Patentees published Sands & McDougall	(Photocopied pages) - Patents Applied for and Patents Granted. Patents & Patentees Vol.21 1886 and Vol.22 1887. Names on records: Henry Sutton x 2, Walter Smythe Bayston, Thomas Churchill, Joseph Reverley Humes, Charles George Clapperton, Taylor Horsfield.		14047	Library	14047
A13404	09	11	2011	Documents	Email	Bev Ronalds. Beverley.Ronalds@csiro.au	Request to access Archives to research great-great-grandfather Alfred Ronalds resident of Ballarat from late 1851 to 1860.		14047	Library	14047
A13405	28	05	2011	Documents	Email	Ian Latham <mailto: ianlat25@westnet.com.au	Re visit he made to BMI late last year. He is a great-great-grandson of William Henry Batten and just completed researching the primary details of his immediate family. Have attached a PDF chart showing his 2 wives and 9 children for inclusion in the Batten file for those interested in the Batten family.		14047	Library	14047
A13406	07	01	2011	Documents	Email	Helen Edwards <helike@etspace.net.au	Enquiry re potrait of great-grandfather William Henry Batten for family history.		14047	Library	14047
A13407	23	09	2010	Documents	Email	Geoff Stephenson <mailto: gstephenson@ozemail.com.au	Request visit to BMI and suggested date 6th October. Will be accompanied by another direct descendent of William Henry Batten, Ian Latham and their wives. Will bring material would like to donate to the Institute relating to Henry Cole Batten; acquired from his son Norman after the death of his father in 1980.		14047	Library	14047
A13408	24	10	2010	Documents	Email	Ian Latham mailto: ianlat25@westnet.com.au	message of appreciation for recent visit to BMI and concerning Batten family history. A great-great-grandson of William Henry Batten has researched the family archives for 8 years. Includes corrections to notes on Batten burial list in the Old Ballaarat Cemetery. Plans to send a PDF one page chart showing WHB's parents and siblings; a two page chart showing WHB's two wives, 19 children and 39 grandchildren.		14047	Library	14047
A13409	17	04	2002	Documents	Records	BMI Records	Internet family history research documents - (Richard Henry or Hengist) Horne (8 pages from different sources some of which there is only a brief mention of the name).		14047	Library	14047
A13410	20	07	2009	Documents	Records	Dr. Nigel Starck - Nicel.Starck@unisa.edu.au	Research Ballarat History - Famous Figures - Anthony Trollope. As discussed, I'd always be pleased to talk about Troppole's Australian odyssey (with some emphasis on Ballarat) as part of the future visit to the region. I look forward, therefore, to meeting again.		14047	Library	14047
A13411	16	05	2009	Documents	Records	Prof. A.M.Lucas - authurlucas@mac.com	Research Ballarat History - Famous Figures - Ferdinand von Mueller and Charles Darwin. I am currently finalising an article on the interactions between Mueller and Charles Darwin, and his reactions to Darwinism. The nature of inscriptions in presentation copies of his Vegetation of the Chatham Islands 1864 is turning out to be revealing. You have a copy of the volume, call number 581.9 MUE. Does it have a presentation inscription by or on behalf of Mueller?		14047	Library	14047
A13412	29	10	2007	Documents	Records	Ron Hohenhaus - r.hohen@uq.ed.au	Research Ballarat History - Famous Figures - Samuel Langhorne Clemens (also known as Mark Twain). re: Documentary proposal (8 pages) including Letter of support from Mr. Frank Hurley, Letter of application for financial investment from BMI for above documentary, Confidentiality Agreement between Ronald N. Hohenhaus, Rennison Murray and Mr. Frank Hurley.		14047	Library	14047
A13413			1890	Documents	Records	To: The Ballarat Courier - From: M. Gargan.	Application from M. Gargan to the Ballarat Courier, to correct a report made by a girl Olga Fleckler after she had been charged with theft. She said she had used the bedroom behind M. Gargan's hair saloon for prostitution purposes with the permission of M. Gargan who she claimed also charged her a fee for the use of the room. M. Gargan claims he is entireley innocent of her charges. Also attached a handwritten report of Olga Fleckler		14047	Library	14047
A13414	17	11	1910	Documents	Records	The Ballarat Courier	Research Ballarat History - Famous Figures - Mr. W.H.Batten Report of Death of Mr. W.H.Batten, who became Secretary of the Ballarat Mechanics' Institute in 1859. He was succeeded in that position by his son Mr. H.C.Batten and between the two gentlemen they had the unique record of continuous service in the same office for 92 years.		14047	Library	14047
A13415				Documents	Records	Ballarat Mechanics' Institute	Subscription List. "The Legislative Assembly having voted 500 pounds towards the erection of a Mechanics' Institute for Ballaarat, contingent upon a similar amount being raised by private subscription, the Committee respectfully solicit the assistance of the publis in raising the required sum."		14047	Subscriptions	14047
A13416	16	12	1938	Documents	Letters In	E.J.Whykes, Advertising Manager, 3BA Ballarat, 56 Lydiard Street North, Ballarat	1. Costs for air advertising - 25 - 30 word scatters etc. 2. 3BA Advertising rates - Monday to Saturday inclusive effective from 01.02.1937. 3. Letter to 3BA including 'scatters' for Tuesday and Thursday with request that they be read more slowly.		14047	Advertisement	14047
A13417	01	10	1875	Documents	Plans & Drawings	"The Engineer" magazine	Portfolio of working plans and drawings supplement to "The Engineer". 1. Passenger Locomotive constructed by "The Lehigh Valley R.R.Co." Hazleton Pa. USA. Mr. David Clark. M.M. (No. 89) and (No. 90) 2, Narrow Guage Goods Engine. Designed and constructed by Mr. John Haswell, Stadtsbahn Vienna (No. 91) 3. Sculoates Bridge - Kingston upon Hul. Mr. J. Fox Sharp (No. 87) 4. Feed Pump for a 30 hp Beam Engine (No. 88) 5. 4 Coupled Goods Engine. Constructed by "Engine Co.". Bristol. (Mr. A.I.Sacre Chief Engineer) to the design of Mr. D.McDowell for the Waterford and Central Ireland Railway Co. (No. 84) 6. Bridge at Vienna over The Danube - Messrs. Schreider & Co. Engineers. (No. 84)		14047	Museum	14047
A13418	24	06	2008	Documents	Correspondence	Clive Brooks	Research Ballarat History. Family Notes and photos of William J. Dunne- Bellringer.		14047	Letters Out	14047
A13419	19	04	2011	Documents	Records	Steve Eather - steve@shp.net.au	Reqeust for information/pictures for research for Ballarat City Council (Susan Fayad) re Webster Street. Also request for image of Montrose Cottage at 111 Eureka Street.		14047	Library	14047
A13420				Documents	Notes	Jill Blee	Notes re setup of a Dictionary of Biography at the Ballarat Mechanics' Institute. Format, Promotion and Publicity.		14047	Committees	14047
A13421	05	05	2008	Documents	Email	Prue Miller <prue.miller1@gmail.com	Request to see Archived newspapers relating to: Declaration of War 1914; Death notices for Stanley George and Percy Edward Coltman; First Tree planted in Avenue of Honour; Opening of Arch of Victory. Information needed for production of a TV program "Not Forgotten".		14047	Library	14047
A13422	22	05	2007	Documents	Letters Out	Mr Robert Barby, 183 Victoria Street, Ballarat 3350.	Reply to enquiry for information about home at 183 Victoria Street, Ballarat. Enclosed digital photograph copy of "Ashcombe" from the 1972 publication "Ballarat Illustrated for Enterprise Education & Health". Have referred email enquiry to Elizabeth Trudgeon, at The Ballarat Historical Society. Letter from the Historical Society enclosed for information. 13422.2 Email enquiry dated 20 April 2007, from Robert Barby re "Ashcombe" 183 Victoria Street, Ballarat. Recently purchased Federation house and seeking information about the residence.		14047	Library	14047
A13423		10	2005	Documents	Records	Ballarat & District Genealogical Society	SURNAME INDEX Ballarat East Petty Sessions Registers Part 2, 1890-1921. (13 pages) Contents: Contents of Pt.2 Victorian Public Records Series 290 Units 28-73; Information about the microfiche; Ballarat East Court of Petty Sesions 1890-1921; Image of BE Public Library and Police Station 1901; Image of Public buildings in Barkly St, Ballarat East c1920 incl. the Public Library, Police Station, Town Hall and Botanic Gardens; Judicial officers of Ballarat East Petty Sessions 1890-1921; Nature of Ballrat East Petty Sessions cases		14047	Library	14047
A13424	20	08	1900	Documents	Records	Newspaper Items re Jenkin's Family tragic fire, South Street, Ballarat	13424.1a-f Newspaper extracts detailing the Terribly Fatal Fire in South Street, the home of Mr Thos. H. Jenkin Destroyed. Seven Persons Burned to Death. (6 pages) 13424.2a-g 21/8/1900 Newspaper extracts re Jenkin's family tragedy (7 pages) 13424.3a-b 23/8/1900 Newspaper extracts re Jenkin's family tragedy (2 pages)		14047	Library	14047
A13425	06	11	2006	Documents	Email	From: graeme@menziespartners.com.au	Requesting access to Archive Records re 1923 Baragwanath, W. Geological survey of Victoria No. 14. The Ballarat gold-field 3879. 13425.1b Reply advising records fragile and cannot be photocopied but available by appointment to members for perusal and digital photos could be taken.		14047	Library	14047
A13426	31	10	2010	Documents	Email	Rosemary Dixon-Smith dixonsmithbygad@eastcoast.co.za	My current research into the lives of two Natal missionaries who later settled in Australia, has revealed that they travelled on the S.S.Buninyong. The lithograph in your collection would be an interesting illustration to include i my book - should copying the picture be feasible and permitted by you. I look forward to hearing from you.		14047	Library	14047
A13427	31	10	2010	Documents	Email	To: Rosemary Dixon-Smith - dixonsmithbygad@eastcoast.co.za	Our copy of the lithograph was taken from a book in our collection, titled "Handbook of Wm. Howard Smith & Sons Line of Intercolonial Steamers", printed by John Sands, Printers, Sydney, 1883. The Institute would normally have no objection to the use of this illustration in historical documents, provided that suitable acknowledgement was given in the particular document,. A copy of the lithograph is attached in jpg format to assist you with your research. Please be aware that Howard Smith is a registered company in Australia so I am not sure if there are still any copyright implications if the illustration is used commercially.		14047	Library	14047
A13428				Documents	Notes	Victoria, Patents and Patentees, Indexes for the year 1892, Vol xxvii,	re: The Development of Printing in Nineteenth-Century Ballarat. 5 pages which may or may not be meant to be together, showing differing areas of print.		14047	Printing	14047
A13429	31	08	1914	Documents	Newspaper Items	Michael Walsh - 0418385558	Request from Michael Walsh for photocopy of article in the Ballarat Courier dated 31st August 1914 re: Football. League Final. Golden Point's Superiority. Unsatisfactory Season. (11 pages)		14047	Library	14047
A13430	25	01	2012	Documents	Records	To: A.Edmunds gedmunds@westnet.com.au	Research - W.Tweedie. 1. We do not have any record of when he became a member of the Institute. 2. W.Tweedie was elected to the Committee for one year on 19.5.1868. Re-elected for 2 years on 26.05.1869 3. Resigned from Committee on 10.05.1870. There is nothing in the minutes to indicate any significance in the resignation. 4. W.Tweedie held a Life Membership until 1888/89. There are no records to indicate what type of life membership this was. It could have been a Suscriber Life Membership which could be purchased for a donatio of 10 guineas. Honorary Life Memberships were, and still are, bestowed for exceptional service to the Institute. These Membership lists also show that a Miss Tweedie was junior member from 1869 to 1886. From 1886 to 1889, the lists record a W.Tweedie & Family.		14047	Library	14047
A13431	01	11	2011	Documents	Newspaper Items	Beverley Palliser, 24 Berean Street, East Launceston 7250	Request for copy of photo in Ballarat Courier 01.01.1973, Headlines - Shades of Huckleberry Finn of John & Phillip Palliser on Lake Wendouree. Diginal image sent 1.12.2011.		14047	Library	14047
A13432	04	04	2011	Documents	Email	Maryanne Spiers mspiers@ugrad.unimelf.edu.au	Reserch re William Bridges, an art collector, who used the Mechanics' Institute in Ballarat to display his own works and used rooms as offices for his art-union artists. Request for information.		14047	Library	14047
A13433	07	03	2011	Documents	Records	Ann Shattock, 64 Greenglade Drive, Paradise, S.A. 5075	Request for research information and photo if possible of Alice Irene Court, who ran a dressmaking business in a building past Craig's Hotel and later in a Department Store on the corner of Bridge Street. She also taught dressmaking at the old School of Mines in the 1950's.		14047	Library	14047
A13434	10	10	2010	Documents	Email	Vaughan Browne - vaughanbrowne$hotmail.com	Research information requested re: Hannah Fisher who wrote a book of poems in 1889. 1. Is there a copy in the BMI Library? 2. a. Reply to above email shows we hold one copy of the above book which was published by F.W.Pinkerton of Ballarat in 1889. It is in good condition. b. Unfortunately as the book is part of our reference section it cannot leave the library. We do not allow photocopying of our reference section. Limited digital photography is permitted under specific conditions. Should you be in Ballarat in the future you would be welcome to view the book and take some digital photographs.		14047	Library	14047
A13435	03	11	2010	Documents	Email	j.jrobinson@bigpond.com	1. Request for information re Robert Robinson of Waterloo. 2. Unfortunately the BMI is not equipped to handle genealogical-type inquiries. Suggest your contact the Beaufort Historical Society at www.pyrenees,vic.gov.au/BeaufortHistoricalSociety and Western Victorian Genealogical & Historical Societies at www.ballaratgenealogy.org.au/society.htm		14047	Library	14047
A13436	26	10	2006	Documents	Email	Dennis Blaiklock - dblaiklock@octa4.net.au	1. Research on J.M.Barry plus a "Barry", possibly a cartoonist with the London Punch Newspaper in the early 1900's in relation to political and historical events of the same timeline. Request for access cartoon and Punch information re "Barry". 2. Return email from C.Brooks on 3rd November 2006. re: J.M.Barry. The name does not feature in our records of authors nor is it listed in the Australian Dictionary of Biography online edition. Our only reference is J.M.Barry the author of 'Peter Pan' and numerous other works. Re: "Barry". Punch cartoonist circa 1900. The BMI holds a selection of copies of the London Punch from 1841 to 1878. There is a book titled 'A History of Punch (with illustrations) by R.G.G.Price, published by Collins, London 1957 which you may be able to obtain via your library as we do not have a copy.		14047	Library	14047
A13437	05	12	2006	Documents	Fax (Telefax)	To: Peter Thompson - Fax: 5444 7979	re: BMI Library Catalogue 1873. Enclosed page 56 of the 1873 edition of the BMI Library Catalogue to you. (Ditigal copy )		14047	Library	14047
A13438	09	06	2007	Documents	Records	To: Mr. F.A.Shade, P.O. Box 105, Rosanna Vic. 3084	1. Enclosed print copy of digital photographs of articles which appeared in both the Ballarat Courier and Ballarat Star, relating to the death of your great grandfather, William Little, who was the Mayor of Ballarat 1889-90.. Thank you once again for your very informaqtive talk at the Institute on 18th May and best wishes with your future research. 2. From: Letter of thanks from Libby Shade re research material sent to her husband re his great grandfather.		14047	Library	14047
A13439	05	06	2008	Documents	Email	Alison Boundy - dandaboundy@bigpond.com	1. Requesting information re Alex Hamilton's contribution to the BMI Library. 2. To Alison Boundy 17th June 2008. Our records show that Alexander C.Hamilton was elected in March 1946. He was President for the term 1951/52 and resigned on 21st September 1953. Was re-elected to the committee on 19th August 1968 and died on 27th November 1981. His total length of service was 20 years. 3. From Alison Boundy 17th June 2008. Thank you for information. I was under the impression that Alex was Secretary/Librarian of the Mechanics' Institute Library at one state. Is that correct?		14047	Library	14047
A13440	23	09	2008	Documents	Email	From: James Carter-White - jim.carterwhite@ntlworld.com	re: Mine Deed. Requesting reserch information re G.G.G.Grandfather James Carter-White who was mining in Ballarat around 1985. Enclosed copy of a deed but as you will see the issue date appears to be 11 July 1839 which I feel is a bit early. The other dte mentioned looks like 1851.		14047	Library	14047
A13441	19	09	2008	Documents	Email	From: Maurice A. Robe - leemingrobe@netspace.net.au	1. Request for research information on George John Cripps b. 1871, youngest child of Harry & Amelia Sophia Cripps (nee Jarvis), who was a wheelwright by trade. George married Florence Davis at St. Paul's Anglican Church, Ballarat in 1898 and died at Bendigo aged 48 years in 1919. 2. To Maurice A. Robe 29th September 2008. No information found in the following books. Huxtables' Ballarat and Commercial Directory 1857, Niven's Ballarat (etc) Directory 1875, Sands and McDougall's Ballarat and District Directory 1896-97. Birtchnell's Ballarat (etc) Directory 1862 - Page 52 - Cripps, J. Fruiterer, Main Road, Ballarat and District Dorectory 1865 - page 82 - H.Cripps, Coachmaker, Ligar Street and page 170 - Trade Directory - H.Cripps, Coachmaker, Ligar Street. Suggest you contact St. Paul's Anglican Church and the Ballarat Public Library (who has a section for the Ballarat Genealogical Society to use).		14047	Library	14047
A13442	24	04	2008	Documents	Records	Robert Holden, c/- Mitchell Librarian, State Library of NSW, Macquarie Street, Sydney NSW 2000	Information request for research material of Tom Skeyhill (1885 - 1921) Courier 22.2.1916 page 6f Ad under Amusements for Skeyhill's lecture at BMI. " 21.2.1916 page 8c " " 19.2.1916 page 6e " Bet Star 23.2.1916 page 6d Signaller Tom Skayhill member of Ballarat Batallion Signwritter "Tom Skeyhill" the blind soldier poet - 1 column of Civic Reception, Town Hall Reception and general details of his address. Courier 23.2.1916 page 2e - Memories of the Historic Landing of Australians at Gollipoli ... " page 46 - Signaller Tom Skeyhill lecture at BMI - "An Illustrated lecture "With the Australians at ANZAC.		14047	Library	14047
A13443	15	05	2009	Documents	Records	To: Mr. G. Veitch, 46 Fyans Street, Colac Vic 3250	Information re John Gibbs - research material. enclosed:- a. a four page extract from early Staff Resource Notes from Sovereign Hill; b. some reports about his death and funeral, extracted from copies of the Ballarat Times held in the Institute's collection. I would be grateful if you treated the material from the Staff Resource Notes as being "for research purposes only".		14047	Library	14047
A13444	17	07	1869	Documents	Newspaper Items	Ballarat Punch	Pen and ink drawing - Minerva, as she appears on the Mechanics' and as she ought to be - the as she ought to be was sketched b y a boy twelve years old.		14047		14047
A13445		10	1998	Documents	Records	Ballarat Mechanics' Institute	Chronology 1859 - 1929 prepared by President Clive Brooks October 1998. (4 pages)		14047	Committees	14047
A13446				Documents	Reports	Ballarat Mechanics' Institute	1. Report (with pictures) of the BMI. (Probably prepared for a lecture on the BMI) Not dated or signed. 2. The Ballarat Mechanics' Institute - report. 3. " 4. " Signed Peter Butters, Hon. Secretry, Ballarat Historical Society.		14047	Lectures and classes	14047
A13447	24	04	2007	Documents	Email	Les Lennon - leslennon@optusnet.com.au	1. Querry to BMI re G. G. Lorimer. To: Les Lennon. Unfortunately we did not receive a copy of your great grandfather's 1857 membership ticket but your query has raised considerable interest here because the BMI was not established until April 1859. We do know that around 1856/57 someone was operating a small lending library on Main Road under the name of the Ballarat Mechanics Institution. Possibly this person had previously been involved in the Mechanics' Institute movement in the U.K. (Photocopy of mentioned Member's Ticket attached to this email) 2. To Mr. L. Lennon dated 22.05.2007. Thank you very much indeed for sending us the copies of your grandfather's 'Mechanics' Instution' 1857 membership ticket and also the Iron Workers' Association membership card. I shall pass the copy of the latter card on to the Ballarat Historical Society for their interest.		14047	Library	14047
A13448				Documents	Records	Casey Pilmore, University of Ballarat.	Research on Thesis Topic - "The Changing Relevance of the Ballarat Mechanics' Institute to the Local Community throughout the Twentieth Century". Request for permission to have access to The BMI Annual Reports and Minute Books		14047	Library	14047
A13449	19	04	1950	Documents	Newspaper Items	Courier Newspaper	Copy of Courier Item re Mechanics Institute purchase of adjoining property on west side and its association with Ballarat early history; Picture of Mechanics' Institute and adjoining property occupied by Holland Perkins Cycles, a milk bar and a cake kitchen. 13449.2 Courier Newspaper item re special general meeting confirming purchase of two-storey shop property adjoining the institute on the west side;date 18/4/1950.		14047	Library	14047
A13450				Documents	Records	Ballaarat Mechanics' Institute	COPY of photo showing East Wall Advertising "Mechanics' Institute Library, Concert Hall, Lecture Rooms, Ladies' Rooms etc. Early picture which has been 'blown-up' in size and the wall advertising is to promote the facilities of the institute.		14047	Wall advertising	14047
A13451	04	02	1890	Documents	Records	Governor of the Colony of Victoria	Typed Record of Grant of crown land 'The Queen to Ballarat Mechanics Institute' Vol.2284 Folio.456729 - to provide a site for the Ballaarat Mechanics' Institute.		14047	Grants	14047
A13452	29	09	1865	Documents	Newspaper Items	Star Newspaper	Photocopy of Star Newspaper item outlining details of the enlarged Mining Exchange and improvements. (reference is made to the upper storey balcony with a balustrade of open iron work of light and tasteful design, the open roof with its timbers ornamented with a series of mouldings).		14047	Star advertisement	14047
A13453	18	10	1865	Documents	Newspaper Items	Star Newspaper	Photocopy of item re the 'Newly Finished Miners' Exchange' and the opening by Messrs Broadbent and Binney. The article compares the facilties with those in Melbourne and describes the interior space and facilities of the building.		14047	Star advertisement	14047
A13454	27	01	1869	Documents	Newspaper Items	Star Newspaper	Handwritten item for inclusion in the Star Newspaper giving details of the progress on the decorating of the BMI Hall. Gives details of the colours used, mouldings of the ceiling radiant in gold and blue, pilasters from floor to cornice are marble veined and the mouldings that run around the hall beneath the windows a ruddy brown hue. (A comment is made that "the elegant hall in the Inter-Colonial Exhibition in Melbourne now looks a little seedy ......... but the hall of the BMI promises to be visible soon as a bright clean room radiant in colour and with excellent proportions")		14047	Star advertisement	14047
A13455	05	09	1993	Documents	Records	Ballarat Mechanics' Institute	Catalogue of Salary Books (with names) and membership diaries from 05.09.1980 to 25.12.1993. (11 pages)		14047	Staff	14047
A13456			1955	Documents	Records	Charles McLean, Legislative Assembly	Report of the Board of Inquiry, appointed to inquire into and report upon the Escape of Five Prisoners from Her Majesty's Gaol, Pentridge, on Saturday, the Twenty-Seventh Day of August 1955. Presented to both Houses of Parliament by His Excellency's command. Prisoners - Peter Leslie Dawson, Kevin Arnold McGarry, William O'Meally, Raymond Kevin Morrison and John Hennry Taylor.		14047	Reports	14047
A13457	01	06	1955	Documents	Records	Chief Commissioner's Office, Police Headquarters, Melbourne Vic.	Annual Report of the Chief Commissioner of Police for the year 1954 - presented to both Houses of Parliament by His Excellency's Command.		14047	Reports	14047
A13458				Documents	Notices	Victorian Railways	Fine Arts Exhibition, Mechanics' Institute, Ballarat. Goods for Exhibition		14047	Advertisement	14047
A13459				Documents	Notices	Ballarat Mechanics Institute	Back Numbers of Magazines indexed in "Readers' Guide" Please replace in datal order after use. Magazines must not be removed from the Reading Room.		14047	Books	14047
A13460	05	08	1887	Documents	Notices	Ballarat Mechanics Institute	Five Pound Reward - Notice A few dishonest persons are in the habit of taking Newspapers Magazines &c from the Reading Room. The above Reward will be paid for information leading to a conviction; the Committee pledging itself to prosecute criminally without respect to person or position. By order of the Committee, Mechanics' Institute, W.H.Batten, Secretary Ballarat, 5th August, 1887 ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- N.B. In a case where the Committee prosecuted a Member for stealing Newspapers, the offender's plea that "he intended to return the papers" did not save him from conviction and punishment.		14047	Library	14047
A13461				Documents	Notices	Ballarat Mechanics' Institute	Members are reminded that NEW QUARTER COMMENCED on the 1st INSTANT.		14047	Membership	14047
A13462				Documents	Notices	Ballarat Mechanics' Institute	The Ballaarat Mechanics' Institute Debating Society meets in this room To-night. Membership of the Ballaarat Mechanics' Institute constitutes membership of the society		14047	Meetings	14047
A13463				Documents	Notices	Ballarat Mechanics' Institute	MEMBERS using these conveniences are requested to converse as inaudibly as possible. Conversations can be distinctly heard in the Reading Room. (4)		14047		14047
A13464				Documents	Pamphlets (Brochures)	Ballarat Mechanics' Institute	Biggest and Best Library & Club in Ballarat. Subscription from 3/- a quarter. Phone 787		14047	Membership	14047
A13465				Documents	Notices	Ballarat Mechanics' Institute	Owing to wartime conditions, books are expensive and fragile. Will Subscribers please handle hem with care, and note the following suggestions:- 1. Return new books within tend ays. 2. Keep them dry. 3. Do not turn down their pages. Use the book-marks provided. 4. Do not put them face down-wards. 5. Do not strap them up tightly		14047	Books	14047
A13466				Signs	Notices	Ballarat Mechanics' Institute	NO SMOKING - Notice (4 copies)		14047	Buildings	14047
A13467			1887	Documents	Pamphlets (Brochures)	Ballarat Mechanics' Institute Grand Art Union	Ballarat Mechanics' Institute, Grand Distribution of Works of Art on the Principle of the London Art Union. 10,000 Members at One Pound Each. *List of Prizes. In all, 1000 prizes valued at about nine hundred pounds. * Members of Committee. * The drawing will take place about the end of July, 1874, due notice of which will be given.		14047	Art Union	14047
A13468				Documents	Notices	Ballarat Mechanics' Institute	TO LET - apply to		14047		14047
A13469				Documents	Plans & Drawings	Ballarat Mechanics' Institute	Black and white prints of BMI building x 6. Two of the photos dated 1870 and 1929.		14047	Buildings	14047
A13470				Documents	Notices	Ballarat Mechanics' Institute	The Ballarat Mechanics' Institute - THE GOLDEN RULE - Please show consideration for others by refraining from: Talking in the Reading Room. Noisily entering or leaving the room.		14047		14047
A13471				Documents	Notices	Ballarat Mechanics' Institute	Notice - All persons found TRESPASSING on any portion of the Institute will be prosecuted without further notice. The Officers have been specially instructed to obtain the names of offenders and report at once to the Committee, so that immediate action may be taken. By Order, W.H. BATTEN, Secretary. 13471.2 Scrap cut from another document. "Members of other Mechanics' Institutes in the Australian Colonies, and strangers, can be admitted to the Members' Reading Room without charge, upon introduction by a member of the Institute, privilege be granted for no longer than one month.		14047	Library	14047
A13472				Documents	Notices	Ballarat Mechanics' Institute	The Committee of the above Institute beg to announce a Grand Distribution of Works of Art on the principle of the London Art Union. 10,000 members of 1 pound each. List of Prizes and list of gentlemen consented to act as a Committee to superintend the whole conduct of the Art Union Drawing.		14047	Art Union	14047
A13473			1874	Documents	Notices	Ballaarat Mechanics' Institute	Grand Distribution of WORKS OF ART 1,000 prizes valued about 9,000 pounds. First Prize Gold Vase, weight 500 oz. valued at 2,500 pounds. Drawing will take place on Friday 31st July 1874. Tickets 1 pound - Can be Obtained Here. (3 copies)		14047	Art Union	14047
A13474			1917	Documents	Notices	The Austral Photoplay Company Limited, 348 Swanston St., Melbourne.	Abridged Prospectus, The Austral Photoplay Compay Limited. Capital 10,000 pounds. Included Form of application for shares in the Austral Photoplay Coy, Lmtd.		14047	Library	14047
A13475				Documents	Notices	Ballaarat Mechanics' Institute	NOTICE. Subscribers ALONE are entitled to admission to this room or to make use of any portion of the Institute. The Committee is determined to preserve the Mechanics' Institute for the use of its own Subscribers and any intruder (either lady or gentleman) after being once cautioned will be dealt with as a trespasser. (3 Copies - 2 mounted on board and 1 on heavy paper)		14047	Membership	14047
A13476				Documents	Notices	Ballaarat Mechanics' Institute, 117-119 Sturt Street, Ballarat 3350			14047	Library	14047
A13477				Documents	Notices	Ballaarat Mechanics' Institute	NOTICE. It is a regular practice with a few mean persons to steal or mutilate the Magazines & Illustrated Papers, which are supplied to the tables for the benefit and pleasure of the whole of the Subscribers. The Committee, therefore, offers a REWARD OF 5 pounds to anyone who will give such information as will lead to the presecution and conviction of any offender, whether a subscriber or not. W.H. BATTEN, Secretary. (3 copies)		14047	Library	14047
A13478	05	08	1887	Signs	Notices	Ballaarat Mechanics' Institute	NOTICE. 5 pound REWARD. A few dishonest persons are in the habit of taking Newspapers, Magazines, &c. from the Reading Rooms. The above Reward will be paid for information leading to a conviction; the Committee pledging itself to prosecute criminally without respect to person or position. By order of the Committee, W.H. BATTEN, Secretary.		14047	Library	14047
A13479	13	09	1893	Signs	Notices	Ballaarat Mechanics' Institute	NOTICE. 10 pound REWARD. A few dishonest persons are in the habit of taking Newspapers, Magazines, &c. from the Reading Rooms. The above Reward will be paid for information leading to a conviction; the Committee pledging itself to prosecute criminally without respect to person or position. By order of the Committee, W.H. BATTEN, Secretary.		14047	Library	14047
A13480				Signs	Notices	Ballaarat Mechanics' Institute	NOTICE. EXTRA BOOKS Extra Books may be borrowed at a Charge of five cents each. A further charge of 3d. per week will be made for detaining any Books longer than the prescribed period of 14 days.		14047	Library	14047
A13481				Signs	Notices	Ballaarat Mechanics Institute	NOTICE. EXTRA BOOKS Extra Books may be borrowed at a Charge of five cents each. A further charge of 10 cents per week will be made for detaining any Books longer than the prescribed period of 28 days.		14047	Library	14047
A13482				Signs	Notices	Ballaarat Mechanics' Institute	NOTICE Subscribers ALONE are entitled to admission to this room or to make use of any portion of the Institute. >Visitors to the City are welcomed on making proper application. The Committee is determined to preserve the Mechanics' Institute for the use of its own Subscribers, and any intruder (either lady or gentleman) after being once cautioned will be dealt with as a trespasser.		14047	Library	14047
A13483				Signs	Notices	Ballaarat Mechanics' Institute	NOTICE. DOGS must NOT be brought into the rooms.		14047	Library	14047
A13484				Signs	Notices	Ballaarat Mechanics' Institute	NO CONVERSATION ALLOWED IN THIS ROOM.		14047	Buildings	14047
A13485	..	..	193?	Signs	Notices	Ballaarat Mechanics' Institute	Water Service. Main Shop Tap near west gate at rear in Lewis Street, stop tap on main 6 ft. east of rear of Her Majesty's Theatre, & 41 feet south of main shop tap. Confectioner's shop. Immediately under shop in basement near roof. Tabacconist's shop. Turn off near street channel in Sturt Street or in basement ..... Hand drawn notice with map showing placements of above taps.		14047	Buildings	14047
A13486				Signs	Notices	Ballaarat Mechanics' Institute	Back Numbers of Magazines indexed in "Readers' Guide" Please replace in data order after use. Magazines must not be removed from the Reading Room.		14047	Library	14047
A13487	23	12	1941	Signs	Notices	Ballaarat Mechanics' Institute	THE BALLARAT MECHANICS' INSTITUTE ALTERATION OF HOURS Owing to national security regulations and other considerations the following hours will be observed as from 23rd December, 1941:- LIBRARY MONDAYS TO FRIDAYS. 9.30 A.M. to 7.30 P.M. SATURDAYS 9.30 A.M. to 1 P.M., and 5 till 7.30 P.M. NEWSPAPER READING ROOM AND CLUB ROOM. OPEN DAILY (SUNDAYS EXCEPTED) 8.30 A.M. to 9.30 P.M.		14047	Library	14047
A13488				Signs	Notices	Ballaarat Mechanics' Institute	BMI NOTICE: DO NOT SLAM DOOR		14047		14047
A13489				Documents	Notices	Ballaarat Mechanics' Institute	Popular Australian Author - Notice (Photo inserted ere) Alan Marshall		14047	Library	14047
A13490				Documents	Notices	Ballaarat Mechanics' Institute	Non-Fiction Catalogue Arranged Alphabetically by Author and Subject		14047	Library	14047
A13491				Documents	Notices	Ballaarat Mechanics' Institute	NEW NON-FICTION and NEW DETECTIVE AND ADVENTURE STORIES IN FLOORCASE, NO. 4.		14047	Library	14047
A13492				Documents	Notices	Ballaarat Mechanics' Institute	Recent Additions To Library Take Your Copy		14047	Library	14047
A13493				Documents	Notices	Ballaarat Mechanics Institute	RESERVATION OF BOOKS A book may be reserved on payment of 2d. to pay cost of Telephone or Postage Message. The Book must be collected within TWO days.		14047	Library	14047
A13494				Documents	Notices	Ballaarat Mechanics' Institute	Owing to wartime conditions, books are expensive and fragile. Will Subscribers please handle them with care, and note the following suggestions:- 1. Return NEW BOOKS within ten days. 2. Keep them dry. 3. Do not turn down their pages. Use the book-marks provided. 4. Do not put them face downwards. 5. Do not strap them tightly.		14047	Library	14047
A13495				Documents	Notices	Ballaarat Mechanics' Institute	LIBRARY HOURS: MONDAY to FRIDAY: 9.30 A.M. TO 8 P.M. SATURDAY 9.30. a.m. to 1 p.m. and 6 till 8 p.m.		14047	Library	14047
A13496				Documents	Notices	Ballaarat Mechanics' Institute	CHESS CLUB Meets in this room every TUESDAY and FRIDAY at 7.30 p.m. New Members welcomed		14047		14047
A13497	...	...	...	Documents	Notices	Ballaarat Mechanics' Institute	NOTICE: SUBSCRIPTION RATES Family Members (Ballarat residents) 5 books & mag. (Country Members) 8 books & mag. 60/- yearly, 32/- half yearly, 17/6 Quarterly. Full Individual Members (Ballarat) 2 books & mag. (Country) 4 books & mag. 35/- yearly, 18/- half yearly, 10/- quarterly. Subscribers: Ladies, Youths under 18. (Ballarat ) 1 book & mag. (Country) -. 17/6 yearly, 9/- half yearly, 5/- quarterly.		14047	Library	14047
A13498			1941	Documents	Notices	Ballaarat Mechanics' Institute, 117-119 Sturt Street, Ballarat 3350	NOTICE - SMOKING ROOM BOYS 1941 Handwritten list of Smoking Room Boys in three columns headed: Name; Birthplace, DofB. Compiled by N.F. Spielvogel.		14047	Buildings	14047
A13499	27	11	2009	Documents	Letters Out	Jenny Dickens, Senior Conservator, Heritage Victoria, GPO Box 2392, Melbourne Vic 3000	Victorian Heritage Grants. Enclosed correspondence and reports from Kirsten McKay and Jude Schahinger on their treatment of the Batten portrait and the Darling frame respectively. Copies of some before/after treatment photographs from Jude are also enclosed. 13499.7 Invoice Kirsten McKay, Castlemaine - Restoration of oil painting portrait $1,800. 13499.8 Invoice Jude Schahinger, Maldon - Conservation of Darling Frame $2706. 13499.9 Bylsma Hire - Accounts for removing and relocation of Potraits.		14047	Grants	14047
A13500	25	11	2008	Documents	Letters In	Justin Madden MLC. Minister for Planning. PO Box 500, East Melbourne 8002	Victorian Heritage Grants. 1. Funding for Ballarat Mechanics' Institute Conservation of Portraits. I am very pleased to inform you that I have approved Victoria's Heritage Grants funding in the form of a grant of $7,000.00 for your project. 2. Jim Gard'ner, Acting Executive, Heritage Victoria, - 9th February 2009. As above. Letter of Offer and Request for Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer. 3. Ray Tonkin, Heritage Victoria, 1st June 2009. Project Management Checklist Financial Year 2008/2009. 4. Kirsten McKay, Conservator, BEYOND THE MOUNT. Enclosed invoice for completed conservation treatment to portrait. Included is a preliminary outline of the Encapsulation Project as discussed. 5. Jenny Dickens, Senior Conservator, Heritage Victoria - Project Completion Report dated 15.10.2009 6. List of Attachments to application for grant. 7. Copy of Application for Conservation of Darling and Batten Oil Portraits and Frames. 8. Attachment to Application re conservation project.		14047	Grants	14047
A13501	23	08	2009	Documents	Email	Norm Darwin - ndarwin@vic.chariot,net,au Rex Bridges - rexbridges@primusonline.com.au Clive Brooks - cbrooks@giant.net.au	Meeting to discuss payment of several sizeable accounts expected to come in over next 2 - 4 weeks. Preferably without premature call on Potter term deposit. ......		14047	Meetings	14047
A13502	09	06	2009	Documents	Letters Out	Dan Harper, Manager Public Library Program, Local Government Victoria, Department of Planning and Community Development, GPO Box 2392, Melbourne 3001	Victorian Heritage Grants. 1. re: Acquittal of Grants Funds - Ballarat Mechanics' Institute. Enclosed Statement of Acquittal for 2008 Small Grants Program Grant of $9,00.00. 2. From Richard Wynne MP, Minister for Local Government. 2008 Small Grants Program for Mechanics' Institutes. I am pleased to inform you that your application for funding has been successful and I have approved the allocation of $9,000.00 for purchase of equipment to monitor and recitfy moisture and humidity levels. 3. John Watson, Acting Executive Director, Local Government of Victoria 25.6.2008. As above. Enclosed is a signed copy of the "Letter of Offer" for your grant. 4. Application for Community Grant to Mechanics' Institutes Libraries May 2008.		14047	Grants	14047
A13503			2006	Documents	Letters Out	Heritage Property Award	API Excellence in Property Awards: Heritage Property Award. Draft copy of entry from Ballarat Mechanics' Institute for project:- Re-development of the Ballarat Mechanics' Institute - Stage 1. Listing:- Background to the project; Features of Stage 1 re-development; Previous and proposed uses; Specialised procedures used in the Stage 1 project; Obstacles encountered and methods used to overcome them and achieve the desired outcomes; Innovative and viable alternative uses whilst maintaining the historical integrity of the premises.		14047	Grants	14047
A13504			2007	Documents	Reports	National Library of Australia.	Community Heritage Grants 2007 - Final Project Report Form due 13th November 2008. Unsigned copy.		14047	Grants	14047
A13505	20	12	2008	Documents	Letters Out	Erin Stephens, Co-ordinator, Community Heritage Grants, National Library of Australia, Canberra, ACT 2600	1. re: CHG 2007/009 Ballarat Mechanics' Institue expenditure of $45 excess. The remaining $45 of the CHG grant ws used to assist purchase of an industrial fan (total cost $235) which has been erected in the basement with ducting to exterior. Copy of receipt for fan attached. 2. Email from Community Heritage Grants - Erin Stephens) acknowledging above		14047	Grants	14047
A13506	03	11	2008	Documents	Notices	Ballaarat Mechanics' Institute, 117-119 Sturt Street, Ballarat 3350.	Press Release. BMI Collection Preservation Study: 4 volumes of botanical specimens with notations from Baron Ferdinand von Mueller volumes top priority. BMI heritage listed collection in urgent need of conservation and specialised storage. Recommendations in a Collection Preservation Needs Assessment compiled by Artifact Conservation for the BMI, funded by a $4500 grant from the National Library of Australia's Community Heritage Program.		14047	Grants	14047
A13507	21	12	2007	Documents	Letters In	Ray Tonkin, Executive Director, Heritage Victoria, 1 Spring Street, Melbourne 3000.	Victoria's Heritage Grants Strengthening our Communities program: Correspondence and associated documents relating to approved conservation works for Ballarat Mechanics' Institute Collection. 1. Heritage Victoria acknowledging BMI application for State Heritage Grant. 2. Vic.Gov approval of Victoria's Heritage Grant funding. 3. Heritage Victoria covering letter re BMI collection. 4. Letter of Offier. Victoria's Heritage Grants and related documents. 5. Discussion paper BMI. Future Use of Batten and Pound Rooms, Mining Exchange, Old Committee Room. 6. Photo Copy of page 25 from Business Plan re Heritage Centre Theme. 7. Letter: Graeme Murphy, Hamlet Management P/L. re collection management/H&RC planning project.		14047	Grants	14047
A13508	03	11	2008	Documents	Reports	Susanna Collis, Project Oficer, Heritage Collections, Heritage Victoria, Department of Planning and Community Development, Level 7, 8 Nicholson St, East Melbourne 3002.	Victoria's Heritage Grants. Project Completion Report. Request or summary of the outcomes of project. Request to sign declaration in relation to expenditure of Funds. 13508.2 Victoria's Heritage Grants 2007-08. Project Completion Report. Ballaarat Mechanics' Institute Collection Project. Dr Frank Hurley, BMI President 3.11.08.		14047	Grants	14047
A13509	05	05	2007	Documents	Email	Tony Diamond@Ballarat.vic.gov.au, richardhancock@ballarat.vic.gov.au; David Vendy, Phil Roberts, Rex Bridges	BMI/CHACC/Regional Partnerships opportunity. Opportunity to secure the Commonwealth Government's Regional Partnerships Program grant if we lodge re-application before 30th June seeking grant for the re-development of the BMI auditorium/theatre.		14047	Grants	14047
A13510	08	05	2007	Documents	Email	Richard Hancock - richardhancock@ballarat.vic.gov.au	re: Seeking of funds from the Commonwealth Government ($800,000 to $950,000). David Clark, the chairman of the Central Highlands Area Consulattive Committee inspected our architect's plans and our Business Plan and he was very encouraging.		14047	Grants	14047
A13511	13	11	2007	Documents	Pamphlets (Brochures)	Jan Fullerton, Director-General, National Library of Australia.	1. Brochure re 2007 Community Heritage Grants - Preservation Needs Assessment of the collection. 2. Two photos of groups attending " workshops. 3. Certificate and photo of participation in above workshop - David Richardson. 4. Draft Program for above workshop. 5. Application by David Phillip Richardson to attend above workshop.		14047	Grants	14047
A13512	18	09	2007	Documents	Letters In	Erin Stephens, Acting Co-ordinator, Community Heritage Grants, National Library of Australia, Canberra ACT 2600	re: Application Number 2007/119 - Community Heritage Grant 2007. 1. Notification of offer of above grant. 2. From Jan Fullerton, Director General, National Library of Australia. Notification as above to value of $4,950.00.		14047	Grants	14047
A13513	02	10	2007	Documents	Agreements	CHG Co-ordinator, Community Heritage Grants, National Library of Australia, Canberra ACT 2600	Community Heritage Grants 2007 - Deed of Grant Agreement (Acceptance of Grant)		14047	Grants	14047
A13514	01	07	2007	Documents	Email	Jenny Dickens - Jenny.Dickens@dse.vic.gov.au	Condition Survey. List of consultants to contact a conservator to do a condition survey. * Steve King at the University of NSW http://www.fbe.unsw.edu.au/staff/Steve.King/ * Ms. Deborah Lau, CSIRP Manufacturing and Materials Technology. Tel: 1300 363 400 * Jeavons Baillie - jeavonsb@xtra.co.nz * State Library of Victoria's Conservation Inquiry Line for recommendations of consultants		14047	Buildings	14047
A13515				Documents	Email	To Rex Bridges from Frank Hurley	re: BMI/HMT brief. Have drafted the attached introductory bit for our additional info. to prospective tenderers. Can you splice your points 1 - 10 onto this and print some copies to take along tomorrow for giving to prospective tenderers at the appropriate time.		14047	Quote/Tender	14047
A13516	05	04	2007	Documents	Letters Out	The Secretary, The Hugh D.T.Williamson Foundation, c/- ANZ Executors & Trustee Company Ltd., GPO Box 389D, Melbourne 3001.	1. Copy of letter of thanks for grant of $150,000 (of which the first $75,000 has been received) for Building Works. 2. Copy of $75,000 cheque received as above. 3. List of Grant Conditions.		14047	Grants	14047
A13517	29	10	2007	Documents	Statements	Ballarat Mechanics' Institute (notes for committee meeting)	Data Recording Equipment. Grant $10,000. Payments $7,416.00, Balance $2,580.00 Community Equipment Grant $11,000.00. Payments $6,840.00, GST $378.14, Balance $3,781.42.		14047	Grants	14047
A13518	15	03	2007	Documents	Newspaper Items	City of Ballarat Media Release Photo Opportunity.	Contract signing for Stage 1 (Phase 2) of the Ballarat Mechanics' Institute Re-development. re: New Lift.		14047	Buildings	14047
A13519	29	11	2006	Documents	Letters In	Hon. Mal Brough MP, Minister for Families, Community Services and Indigenous Affairs, Parliament House, Canberra ACT 2600.	1. Thank you for applying for Volunteer Small Equipment Grants 2006. Regretably not successful. Your application will be considered for future funding. 2. General Tips for Future Volunteer Small Equipment Grant Applications.		14047	Grants	14047
A13520	27	06	2007	Documents	Letters In	Mr. Kym Seebohm, Regional Manager, Bendigo Regional Office, Department of Transport and Regional Service, PO Box 401, Bendigo 3552	re: Application by the City of Ballarat on behalf of the Ballarat Mechanics' Institute for funding under the Regional Partnerships program. I regret to advise that funding has not been approved. (Reasons why application not approved noted in letter).		14047	Grants	14047
A13521	18	05	2006	Documents	Letters Out	Colin Morrison, Manager, Funding Programs, Local Government Victoria, GPO Box 2392, Melbourne 3001	Mechanics' Institutes Community Partnerships Program 2005-06 1. Application form and Project Description. 2. List by Clive Brooks for suggestions for possible inclusions in the 2006 Grant Application		14047	Grants	14047
A13522		03	2008	Documents	Agreements	Heritage Council	Draft of Agreement for a Loan or Grant. The Heritage Place: The Ballaarat Mechanics' Institute. Heritage Register No: H987 Period of Agreement: From date of execution to the date of completion of any obligation required by the Grant Agreement and this Works Agreement. Amount of grant: $1,500,000.00		14047	Grants	14047
A13523	05	04	2006	Documents	Agreements	Heritage Council of Victoria and The State of Victoria	Formal Agreement for a Loan or Grant of $1,500.000.00 for redevelopment works to the Ballaarat Mechanics' Institute, which is included as a Heritage Place on the Victorian Heritage Register. 13523.1a-h Agreement for a Loan or Grant - Heritage Council. Executed as a Deed. Executed By The Mechanics' Institute. 13523.2a-d PHOTOCOPIES Grant Agreement dated 5/4/2006 13523.3a-l PHOTOCOPIES of Grant Agreement and other work included in project.		14047	Grants	14047
A13524	10	04	2006	Documents	Letters Out	Senator Julian McGauran, Suite 17 Collins Place, 45 Collins Street, Melbourne 3000.	Seeking the support of Coalition Government Senator McGauran of the grant application of $800.000 towards a $1.2 million project for the restoration and adaptive re-development of the auditorium in the BMI building. Lodged by the City of Ballarat on behalf of the Mechanics' Institute with the Department of Transport and Regional Services (DOTARS).		14047	Grants	14047
A13525	10	04	2006	Documents	Letters Out	Ms Janet Hirst, Chief Executive Officer, The Ian Potter Foundation, Level 3, 111 Collins Street, Melbourne 3000.	Re advice per their letter of 27 March, that the Governors of The Ian Potter Foundation have approved a grant of $300,000 over three years towards the project to preserve and re-develop the Ballaarat Mechanics' Institute. Initial response to the conditions of the grant included in letter.		14047	Grants	14047
A13526	19	04	2006	Documents	Email	To: kym.seebohm@dotars.gov.au Mr Kym Seebohm, Regional Manager, Dept of Transport and Regional Services, PO Box 401, Bendigo 3552.	Re: Ballaarat MI Regional Partnerships application Forwarding draft breakdown of various project cost items using spreadsheet that Joanne Mason developed for providing this breakdown.		14047	Grants	14047
A13527	28	03	2006	Documents	Letters In	Hon Steve Bracks MP, Premier of Victoria, 1 Treasury Place, GPO Box 4912VV, Melbourne 3002.	Notification that on Tuesday 23rd May the Victorian Cabinet will be coming to the City of Ballarat for a Community Cabinet visit. Invitiation to lodge a formal submission and participate. 13527.2 Cummunity Cabinet - Participant's Guide 13527.3a-b Community Cabinet - Submission Form. Completed on behalf of BMI attendees, Dr Frank Hurley, Mr Rex Bridges. Issue: Stage and status of grants for re-development of the Ballaarat Mechanics' Institute.		14047	Grants	14047
A13528	04	07	2006	Documents	Email	From: David Bagshaw <david.b@swanburypenglase.com To: Wendy Jacobs	Re: 05639. 10 06-07-04 HMT CMP & F Will be in Ballarat on Tuesday 11 July, request for meeting at Mechanics' Institute for an update on progress. 13528.2 Draft Agenda for Meeting with Mechanics' Institute. Purpose to discuss Her Majesty's Theatre Conservation Management Plan & Feasibility Study.		14047	Committees	14047
A13529	01	11	2006	Documents	Statements	Wendy Jacobs, Architect and Heritage Consultant, 15 Dana Street, Ballarat 3350.	Notification that the Construction of the replica Street Verandah has been completed. The verandah was officially opened on Sunday 29th October by the Mayor of Ballarat, David Vendy. The builders were S.J. Weir Pty Ltd with Mr Daryl Elford in charge of the project.		14047	Buildings	14047
A13530	01	11	2006	Documents	Letters In	Wendy Jacobs, PO Box 193, Ballarat, 3350	re: Reconstruction of Barrel Vaulted Cast Iron Street Verandah. Included Photos:- 1. Detail of vault and render figures. 2. Early photograph of Street verandah prior to demolition. 3. Ballaarat Mechanics' Institute prior tow ork to the facade and verandah. 4. Ballaarat Mechanics' Institute after facade restoration and reconstruction of verandah 31st October 2006.		14047	Buildings	14047
A13531	21	12	2006	Documents	Letters In	Wendy Jacobs, PO Box 193, Ballarat 3350	re: Reconstuction of Barrel Vaulted Cast Iron Street Verandah. Enclosed copy of the Progress Claim No. 2. for above from S.J.Weir Pty. Ltd., and my Progress Certificate No. 2. Amount due to Contractor $105,882.70.		14047	Buildings	14047
A13532	10	07	2006	Documents	Email	From Frank Hurley to Sue Howard, Wendy Jacobs, Andrew Miller, Gary Lawrence, Megan McDougall, Phil Roberts, Rex Bridges, Robert Green	re" CBA letter and verandah plaque. Attached latest letter to Ann Saymontry of CBA. Suggest at next meeting we consider wording and design of a plaque to be affixed on verandah acknowledging C of B and CBA contributions. It may be possible to have an "unveiling" ceremony about the time of the League of Historic Cities conference. We also need to consult CBA about the wording.		14047	Buildings	14047
A13533	23	06	2006	Documents	Letters In	Wendy Jacobs, PO Box 103, Ballarat 3350	re: Reconstruction of Barrel Vault Cast Iron Street Verandah, Ballarat Mechanics' Institute, 177-119 Sturt Street, Ballarat. Enclosed are shop drawings for the steel components of this structure, Could you please check them and return them to me if approved. On Dwg No. 001AV the span of the verandah is shown as 4670. In discussions with Mr. Arnoud Goosens on site, this dimentsion will be nearer 4500 so that we miss the existing sub pavement culvert....		14047	Buildings	14047
A13534	01	08	2006	Documents	Letters In	Wendy Jacobs, PO Box 103, Ballarat 3350	re: Reconstruction of Barrel Vaulted Cast Iron Street Verandah. Enclosed copy of Progress Claim No. 1. for the verandah reconstruction project from S.J.Weir Pty. Ltd and a copy of my Progress Certificate No. 1. Have sent copies of these certificates today to Mr. Daryl Weybury from the City of Ballarat for processing for payment. Amount owing to builder $19,819.80.		14047	Buildings	14047
A13535	19	06	2006	Documents	Letters Out	Ann Saymontry, Commonwealth Bank of Australia, Level 4, 175 Pitt Street, Sydney, 2000	re: CBA donation to Ballaarat Mechanics' Institute (BMI) for heritage verandah reinstatement. I forward copies of the key pages of the contract for reinstatement of the period verandah on the BMI. The contact and related specifications, statement of standard conditions etc runs to many pages. The contract price is shown at Item 4 on the enclosed pages.		14047	Buildings	14047
A13536	29	05	2006	Documents	Email	Frank Hurley, to Sue Howard, Rex Bridges, Phil Roberts,	Attachment: MI Comm Bank invoice May 06. For your information, attached is a copy of my letter to Ann Saymontry of the Commonwealth Bank together with invoice for $60,000.00 as agreed in my earlier telephone conversation with her. Met with Linette Penhall at the local RDV offices. She outlined the time-frame and process for the study as discussed with you and Helen Balcam. Should I write to Richard Hancock and/or David Vendy requesting the $15,000.00 essential for prospect of obtaining the rest of the State Government's 'promised' funding for final stages of BMI re-development. I would be happy to meet with them to 'put our case forward'.		14047	Buildings	14047
A13537	06	03	06	Documents	Tenders	To Wendy Jacobs From S.J.Weir Pty. Ltd.,.	BMI reconstruction of verandah. Following clarifications form part of our Tender for the above project. 1. No allowance for Cast Iron Decorative infills between pairs of posts. 2. No allowance for removal of asbestos (not identified) 3. All temp and permanent electrical work is excluded as spec. 00230 (subject to design) 4. No Contingency or P.C. Sums included (not specified) 5. Fall arrest system includes 1 No. Harness Kit.		14047	Buildings	14047
A13538	09	03	06	Documents	Reports	Wendy Jacobs, PO Box 103, Ballarat 3350	Report on tenders received for reconstruction of street verandah at BMI. The budget for this project is $120,000.00. Two tenders received are:- A.W.Nicholson Pty. Ltd. $135.036.00 plus GST ($148,539.60) 30 days. No clarifications. S.J.Weir Pty. Ltd., $109,000.00 plus GST ($119,900.00) 60 days. 5 clarifications. The only item that may increase the costing on the verandah is the casting of the post infills		14047	Quote/Tender	14047
A13539	06	02	06	Documents	Memorandum	Ballarat Mechanics' Institute	Memorandum of Understanding between the City of Ballarat (COB) Commonwealth Bank of Australia (CBA) and Ballaarat Mechanics' Institute (BMI) regarding the redevelopment of the BMI. 1. CBA has agreed to match funding provided by the COB for the restoration of the verandah of BMI. 2. Council has committed a grant of $60,000.00.. 3. CBA will contribute $60,000.00. All funds to be claimed b y 30th June 2006. Signed.		14047	Grants	14047
A13540	15	05	2006	Documents	Records	MacLeod Consulting,	Structural Computation for reinstatement of BMI verandah. Proposed: Ballaarat Mechanics Institute Reference 183. Client: Wendy Jacobs, 15 Dana Street, Ballarat 3350 Design ngineer: Ken MacLeod.		14047	Buildings	14047
A13541	31	3	2006	Documents	Tenders	Wendy Jacobs, 15 Dana Street, Ballarat 3350	BMI verandah re-instatement project. The committee has recommended that the contruction project be awarded to S.J.Wir Pty. Ltd, for their tender of $119.900 inc. GST. Would you please advise S.J.Weir Pty. Ltd., of their successful tender and arrange preparation of necessary contract documentation for signing at the earliest. The contract will be between S.J.Weir Pty. Ltd., and BMI.		14047	Buildings	14047
A13542	15	05	2006	Documents	Tenders	Wendy Jacobs Architect, PO Box 193, Ballarat. 3353	TENDERING AND PRE-CONTRACT INFORMATION AND SPECIFICATION. For the construction of Street Verandah for the Ballaarat Mechanics' institute. (17 pages)		14047	Buildings	14047
A13543	06	03	2006	Documents	Tenders	Wendy Jacobs Architect, PO Box 193, Ballarat 3350	On behalf of the Ballaarat Mechanics' Institute. Tender for Repair and recladding of Auditorium Roof of BMI, 117 Sturt Street,Ballarat. S.J.Weir Pty. Ltd., $294,000 plus GST. Completion time required 80 days. Construction to commence on receipt of Building & Worksafe Permits. Clarifcation items 1 to 10 dated 6th March 2006, attached form part of this Tender.		14047	Buildings	14047
A13544	16	01	2006	Documents	Plans & Drawings	Wendy Jacobs Architect, PO Box 193, Ballarat 3353	New Street Verandah - BMI. Plans and drawings for same.		14047	Buildings	14047
A13545	27	03	2006	Documents	Letters In	From S.J.Weir Pty. Ltd., to Wendy Jacobs Architect, PO Box 193, Ballarat 3353	Copy of letter. BMI verandah reconstruction. Alternative power supply route for tenants. We confirm our intention to replace the existing switchboard due to its condition, with a secondhand board (subject to the supply authority approval) to provide temporary power for the roof contract. This board could be utilised to provide the alaternate power supply to the tenants and facilitate the construction of the verandah.		14047	Buildings	14047
A13546	06	03	2006	Documents	Tenders	From A.W.Nicholson to Wendy Jacobs, PO Box 193, Ballarat 3353	Copy of letter. 1. BMI re-roof & new verandah. Tender. We are please to provide you with our tender for the above project for the sum of $394,000 + GST. The separate price for the verandah construction included in the above sum of $135,036 + GST. 2. We have read the contract drawings and specifiation and inspected th site, offer to carry out the whole of the works described in these documents for the sum of $258,964 + GST. Completion time required is 40 clendar days. Construction to commence on 27.03.2006		14047	Buildings	14047
A13547	27	02	2006	Documents	Letters In	Ray Tonkin, Executive Director, Heritage Victoria, Level 7, 8 Nicholson Street, Melbourne 3002	re: BMI Heritage Register Number H0987, Permit P10371. Any appeals to the Heritage Council against any of the conditions must be lodged within 60 days of this permit.		14047	Buildings	14047
A13548	21	02	2006	Documents	Letters In	Wendy Jacobs Architect, PO Box 193, Ballart 3353	1. Addendum 1. Tender. Removal of Asbestos Roofing, Roofing Repairs and Replacement of Roof Cladding to Auditorium Roof, BMI, 117-119 Sturt Street, Ballarat. Items 1 - 5. 2. Report on Electricity supply BMI. Items 1 - 3. Need to include a final estiate of load.		14047	Buildings	14047
A13549	28	02	2006	Documents	Plans & Drawings	Wendy Jacobs, PO Box 193, Ballarat 3350	Proposed Renovations BMI. 1. Title sheet and drawing list. 2. Site plan, crane layout and construction sequence notes. 3.Roof framing marking plan and truss elevations. 4. Roof framing strengthening plan and truss elevations. 5. Roof propping plan and details. 6. Roof propping dtails.		14047	Buildings	14047
A13550		02	2006	Documents	Reports	Wendy Jacobs Architect,. PO Box 193, Ballarat 3353	36 pages - Part 6 Asbestos Audit including other Hazardous Materials.		14047	Buildings	14047
A13551		02	2006	Documents	Plans & Drawings	Wendy Jacobs Architect, PO Box 193, Ballarat 3353	Offer to tender for Removal of Asbestos Roofing, Roofing Repairs and Replacement of roof cladding to auditorium roof. 1. Plans of Proposed Renovations to BMI as attached to the following offers to tender: 2. A.W.Nicholson Pty. Ltd.; 3. S.J.Weir Pty. Ltd., 4. W.M.Flynn Pty. Ltd.		14047	Buildings	14047
A13552	13	02	2006	Documents	Specifications	Wendy Jacobs Architect, PO Box 193 Ballarat 3353	Specification. Removal of Asbestos Roof, Repair of Roof Structure and Replacement Roof Cladding.		14047	Buildings	14047
A13553	09	01	2006	Documents	Letters In	Wendy Jacobs Architect, PO Box 193 Ballarat, 3353	BMI Verandah reconstruction, Auditorium Roof repair and recladding. In response to your letter dated 16th December 2005 I offer the following clarifications and confirmations. 1. Indicative breakdown of the roof and verandah structural engineer's fee..... 2. Fees charged by sub-consultants......		14047	Buildings	14047
A13554	10	12	2005	Documents	Letters Out	Mr. John Brumby MP, Minister for State and Regional Development, Level 4, 1 Treasury Place, Melbourne 3002.	Thank you for the $M1.5 funding for the Stage 1. re-development of the BMI. Same letter to Mr. David Miller, Deputy Chief of Staff, Office of the Premier, 1 Treasury Place, Melbourne 3002		14047	Grants	14047
A13555	10	12	2005	Documents	Letters Out	Wendy Jacobs Architect, 15 Dana Street, Ballarat 3000	Thank you for your letter of 29th November 2005 offering, inter alia, to liaise with Mr. Ken McLeod, Structural Engineer seeking a fee proposal from him for design and documentation of the repair/replacement of auditorium roof trusses. Please forward Mr. McLeod's fee proposal as soon as possible.		14047	Buildings	14047
A13556		12	2005	Documents	Specifications	MacLeod Consulting, Suite D, 450 Chapel Street, South Yarra Vic 3141	Structural computations - repair/replacement of verandah		14047	Buildings	14047
A13557	10	12	2005	Documents	Letters Out	Wendy Jacobs Architect, PO Box 193, Ballarat 3353	Thank you for providing fee proposals for projects to: 1. Relocate power supply connection to the BMI and 2. Constrcution of a replica verandah to the Sturt Street facade. BMI Buildings Committee and the joint BMI/Heritage Victoria/Ballarat City Council Project Committee for State 1 redevelopment of the BMI accepted your proposals. Request you commence immediately with tasks outlined in your letter.		14047	Buildings	14047
A13558	30	11	2005	Documents	Letters In	Wendy Jacobs Architect, PO Box 193, Ballarat 3353 from Ken MacLeod	Proposal to provide structural engineering services: A. Project description, B. Scope of services. B1. Structural works. B2. Assumptions. B3. Exclusion. B4. Deliverables. C. Terms of Agreement. D. Fee Proposal.		14047	Buildings	14047
A13559	19	07	2005	Documents	Reports	Wendy Jacobs Architect, PO Box 193, Ballarat 3353	Review of conditions report - BMI Auditorium roof and ceiling. Accompanying photos. (20)		14047	Buildings	14047
A13560	16	10	2006	Documents	Agreements	Neil Eastwood, Powercor Australia Ltd., PO Box 572, Ballarat 3353	1. Offer for connection services: Ballarat. Augmentation Agreement Project cost and customer contribution Exclusions Supply availability Your electricity retailer Payment calculation sheet. 2. Augmentation Agreement		14047	Buildings	14047
A13561	09	03	2006	Documents	Reports	Wendy Jacobs Architect, PO Box 193 Ballarat 3353	Report on Electricity supply to BMI. 1. Mr. Eastwood indicated that as an interim arrangement, the connection to the front of the building could be maintained. Total load required to be advised. 2. Supply from rear via Her Majesty's as the final solution. 3. Need to make a supply upgrade request to Powercor Australia.		14047	Buildings	14047
A13562	18	12	2006	Documents	Reports	Australian Securities and Investment Commission, PO Box 4000, Gippsland Mail Centre 3841	re: Enclosed Financial Statement and Reports. 1. Copy of Financial Statements and Reports. 2. Directors' Declaration. 3. Statement of Financial Performance year ended 30.04.2006. 4. Statement of Financial Position " 5. Statement of Cash Flows " 6. Notes to and forming part of the accounts " 7. Independent Auditor's Report to Members of the Institute. 8. Presidents Report 2005/06.		14047	Accounts	14047
A13563	07	11	2005	Documents	Letters In	Wendy Jacobs, Architect and Heritage Consultant, 15 Dana Street, Ballarat 3350. PO Box 193, Ballarat 3353.	Comments, after inspection carried out, on the proposal by tenant of the easterly shop about using the basement area as a work room for employees. Conclusion that space not suitable for ongoing work place; significant alterations would be required and area could suffer from excessive damp.		14047	Shop & Office Rentals	14047
A13564	3010	10	2005	Documents	Letters Out	DRAFT CONFIDENTIAL TO RECIPIENTS: Chris Dickins, Phil Roberts	a). Offer letter to Chris Dickins setting out Terms and Conditions for use of Humffray Room in 2006. b) Letter to Phil Roberts, Chair Mechanics' Institute, from Chris Dickins, accepting the offer made and agree with the terms and conditions.		14047	Room booking	14047
A13565	08	11	2004	Documents	Leases	Ballaarat Mechanics' Institute, 117-119 Sturt Street, Ballarat 3350	Business Lease Details as at 8/11/2004. 113 Sturt Street - leased to G. Hocking, Cobbler. 115 Sturt Street - leased to L. Taylor, Beautician. 119a Sturt Street - leased to Palm Cove Developments Pty Ltd. (Take Away Food). 121 Sturt Street - leased to A. Szetey (Second Hand Books & Memorabilia).		14047	Shop & Office Rentals	14047
A13566	02	09	2004	Documents	Leases	Bruce Gray, Deputy Director, Crown Land Management, Department of Sustainability and Environment, PO Box 500. East Melbourne 3002	re: Exemption of long term leases from the Retail Leases Act 2003. The Minister for Small Business made a determination that came into operation on 24th August 2004 which exempts retail premises having long term leases from the operation of the Retail Leases Act 2003. (Copy of Retail Leases Act 2003 attached).		14047	Shop & Office Rentals	14047
A13567	18	05	2004	Documents	Leases	Michael Morrow, Cinque Morrow, PO Box 76, Ballarat 3353	Re: Commercial Tenancies. I have been contacted by David Wright of Jens Gaunt requesting that I modify the pro-forma commercial lease to take into account the recent revisions required by the Retail Leases Act 2003. I have carried out this work and returned the modified document to David with a covering letter. A copy is enclosed and is self-explanatory.		14047	Shop & Office Rentals	14047
A13568	10	11	2003	Documents	Letters Out	David Wright, Commercial Division, Jens-Gaunt Real Estate Pty. Ltd. PO Box 540 Ballarat 3353	Re: CFA Policy to Charge for False Alarms. The Institute as owners of the builing would in most cases be liable for any charges arising out of a false alarm situation. However, there are some situations where our tenants, through their own actions or actions carried out by tradespeople or contractors they have have engaged could find themselves liable for the costs of a false alarm call-out. I would be obliged if you could promptly convey this information to each of our shop tenants please. Attached copies of Fire Detection System Notes for 113, 115, 119a, and 121 Sturt Street.		14047	Buildings	14047
A13569	27	10	2003	Documents	Letters In	Stephen Walls, Operations Manager, Region 15, CFA, PO Box 222W. Ballarat West 3350	re: Reducing unnecessary false alarms. In 2002/2003 CFA Region 15 attended over 800 false alarms in premises that have direct alarms connected to fire stations. False alarms create a significant risk to the community. They create disruption to your organisation and impact community safety. To assist our customers to reduce the number of false alarms and improve community CFA staff will be made available to advise you on causes of false alarms and potential solutions. In addition the procisions of the CFA Act and Regulations in relation to charging premises for attendance at false alarms will be enforced.		14047	Buildings	14047
A13570	07	08	07	Documents	Reports	Rex Bridges, BMI Building Committee	No Building Committee meeting for July but several meetings of the Steering Committee and the Site Committee during this period. The works include. Lift to four floors; New toilets and refurbishment of the theatre foyer; Work on the stairways and entry to the theatre and above; New upgraded electricity entry point from Lewis Street; Rewiring of the building (except internal theatre); New plumbing and sewerage piping; New fire alarm detection system and wiring and emergency lighting; Upgraded fire prevention works (hose reels etc); New master key security system; New ground floor toilet and (small) tea making room shared by BMI and RSSS; Demolishing of the wings each side the theatre stage.		14047	Buildings	14047
A13571	30	04	2007	Documents	Reports	City of Ballarat	Copy of reports from Performing Arts Venue Operators Combined Meeting held in the Ballarat Fine Art Gallery Board Room on Monday 30th April 2007. *Growth of Permforning Arts in Ballarat. * Shared Programming opportunities. * Next Steps. * Questions - Comments.		14047	Meetings	14047
A13572	17	05	2007	Documents	Letters In	Ray Tonkin, Executive Director, Heritage Victoria, Level 7, 8 Nicholson Street, Melbourne 3002	re: BMI Collection, Sturt Street, Ballarat. An assessment of the cultural heritage significance of the above collection has now been completed. In recognition of its cultural heritage significance, I will be recommending that the Heritage Council include the collection in the Heritage Register. Information re written submissions and obligations etc, included		14047	Books	14047
A13573	08	02	2005	Documents	Letters Out	Heritage Victoria, Level 22, 80 Collins Street, Melbourne 3000	Please find enclosed an application for heritage listing of the Ballarat Mechanics' Institute collection of books and newspapers. * "Application *List of books and newspapers. *Letters of support for the application.		14047	Books	14047
A13574	20	11	2006	Documents	Letters In	Barbara Chalkley, Manager, Tourism Marketing and Development, City of Ballarat.	re: 2006 Ballarat Heritage Weekend. We are pleased to announce that it was a successful and enjoyable event. Enclosed "Participant Feedback Form" and "Certificate of Appreciation.		14047	Exhibitions & Displays	14047
A13575	06	11	2006	Documents	Letters In	Peter Bowler, Chief Executive Officer, Royal South Street Society, PO Box 33, Ballarat 3353	1. We noticed the recent advertisement calling for tenders to install a lift in the Mechanics' Institute Building. As we have previously discussed with you, we have some concerns that the works involved may disrupt our office operations next year. We need to be assured that our Competitors(over 7,500) will be able to access our office during this time and we also need to know there will be no disruption to our power supply		14047	Buildings	14047
A13576	04	08	2006	Documents	Letters Out	Mr. Brian McInnis, President Royal South Street Society, PO Boc 33, Ballarat 3350	Thank you for your understanding and co-operation during the current building works at BMI. The Hooper Room should be available from Monday 11th September for your use. It is not envisaged that start-up works for stage two will commence before February-March 2007. We are very keen to have South Street occupy the BMI building and look forward to many years of partnership.		14047	Buildings	14047
A13577	11	07	2006	Documents	Letters In	Brian McInnis, President, Royal South Street Society PO Box 33, Ballarat 3353	The RSSS Board Members have been discussing the progress of work on the BMI Building. Our current accommodation at Her Majesty's for our three staff (albeit on a temporary basis) is causing severe space restrictions. Board members and Staff have had great difficulty with the preparation for the 2006 Competitions. We have no intention of continuing with the present arrangements in 2007 and we would be pleased to have your advice as to when we can expect to resume occupancy of our leased office space at BMI.		14047	Buildings	14047
A13578	?	07	2006	Documents	Letters In	City of Ballarat	Proposal (as submitted to the Ballarat City Council by Mach II Consulting). To develop a Comprehensive Business Plan for the Ballarat Mechanics' Institute. (12 pages). Cost $33,000.00 excluding GST.		14047	Committees	14047
A13579	03	08	2006	Documents	Email	Simon Pryor, Executive Officer, Mathematics Association of Victoria. spryor@mav.vic.edu.au	I confirm arrangements for the Mathematics Association of Victoria booking of the Humffray Room at the BMI for Sunday 20th August 2006 from 130 - 4pm. for a Science Week Public Lecture/Workshop		14047	Room booking	14047
A13580	12	01	2006	Documents	Letters In	Anne E. Stewart, Central Highlands Regional Library Corporation, 178 Doveton Street North, Ballarat 3350	I am writing to inform you that my involvement in "Building Community Collections" is officially coming to an end. I am currently tying up with the project with a formal report to the Central Highlands Regional Library Corporation CEO Julie Rae, suggesting ways the project could be replicated throughout the Central Highlands Library system and possibilities for ongoing development. A final meeting where organisations will be invited to sign off on a Co-operative Agreement (see attached proposals 1-8) and ways forward will be outlined and discussed. Ting will be at the Ballarat Fine Art Gallery Boardroom between 9 - 11am on Wednesday 1st February 2006.,		14047	Library	14047
A13581	28	10	2004	Documents	Maps	Julie Rae, Chief Executive, Central Highlands Regional Library Corporation, 178 Doveton Street North, Ballarat 3350	Invitation: ON Sunday afternoon November 7th, 2004 at 3pm., Professor Weston Bate will officially launch the CHRLC's reproduced edition of the Ballaarat Gold Field 1861 map. Copies of the map will be available for purchase.		14047	Library	14047
A13582	05	06	2005	Documents	Letters Out	Mr. & Mrs. P & G Roberts, 1306 Gregory Street, Ballarat 3350	Requesting donation to the BMI Library and Building Development and Restoration Fund..		14047	Donations	14047
A13583	08	03	2005	Documents	Letters In	Roger Trudgeon, Manager/Curator, Gold Museum, Ballarat	Invitation: The Ballaarat Mechanics' Institute: Reinvention of a Ballaarat Icon. The Gold Museum invites you to the launch of a display (as above). on Thursday 24th March 2005 at 11 am.		14047	Exhibitions & Displays	14047
A13584	07	12	2004	Documents	Newspaper Items	Herald Sun Newspaper	"A new Australian one-man show" starring Chris Wallace. "The Mark Twain You Don't Know" at Ballarat Mechanics' Institute from 30th November 2004 at 8pm.		14047	Concert performances	14047
A13585	23	11	1996	Documents	Letters In	Andrew Shiells, Acting Associate Librarian (Collections), E.J.Barker Library. University of Ballarat, PO Box 663, Ballarat 3353	Thank you for escorting Jeavons Baillie and I through the Mechanics' Institute facilities on 25th Ult. We are keen to enhance co-operative links between the University Library and the Institute and to continue discussion of issues of mutual concern.		14047	Library	14047
A13586	02	12	2004	Documents	Letters In	Mahboubeh Kamalpour, Cataloguing Librarian, University of Melbourne Library, Information Division.	Thank you for your most interesting tour of the BMI on Tuesday 23rd November 2004. I was impressed by the Institutes' rich collection and the beautiful building in the heart of Ballarat. The Koran manuscript you showed me was beautiful. I prepared a description on the item according the information I could gather on the day. I attach that description. Rare books, of which you have many should not have barcodes and or labels attached to the book. These we put into an acid free flag which is then placed in the book.		14047	Library	14047
A13587	18	03	2005	Documents	Letters Out	Ballaarat Mechanics' Institute Circular letter	Draft letter for circulation - as a starting point to the formation of a 'Friends of the Institute' group invitation to take part in a Mechanics building tour guide training session on 4 or 11 April. Intention to create a pool of volunteers who can be placed on a roster to take visitors on a tour.		14047	Committees	14047
A13588	-	06	2005	Documents	Reports	City of Ballarat	Arts and Cultural Development in Ballarat, 2005-2010 A Preliminary Discussion Paper (8 pages)		14047	Reports	14047
A13589	14	07	2004	Documents	Letters Out	H Morrow, 11 St Aidans Drive, Lake Wendouree 3350.	Congratulations after nomination for life membership of the BMI was confirmed at the 145th Annual General Meeting on 28 June 2004. Congratulations on wonderful service of 43 years to the General Committee and invaluable legal advice and thoughtful suggestions during committee deliberations and the many volunteer tasts you have completed on behalf of the BMI.		14047	Membership	14047
A13590	20	087	2004	Documents	Letters In	Mr Roger Trudgeon, Manager/Curator, Gold Museum Bradshaw Street, Ballarat 3350	Enquiring whether the BMI would be interested in participating in a planned exhibition to be held early 2005 at the Gold Museum featuring the Ballaarat Mechanics Institute. Key themes would include the history of the Institute, both internationally and locally and the present plans for its restoration.		14047	Exhibitions & Displays	14047
A13591	07	09	2004	Documents	Letters Out	Mr Roger Trudgeon, Manager/Curator, Gold Museum, Bradshaw Street, Ballarat 3350	Reply to letter of 20 August confirming BMI would welcome a display featuring the Ballaarat Mechanics Institute and will be happy to discuss the details.		14047	Exhibitions & Displays	14047
A13592		09	2004	Documents	Reports	Swinburne University of Technology - Prahran Campus National Institute of Design Building, 144 High Street, Prahran, Vic 3181.	Conference Program Mechanics' Worldwide 2004 Buildings, Books and Beyond The First International Conference of Athenaeums, Endowment Institutes/Libraries, Literary Institutes, Lyceums, Mechanics' Institutes, Mercantile Libraries, Philosophical Societies, Schools of Arts and Working Men's/Women's Institutes		14047	Committees	14047
A13593	05	12	2002	Documents	Letters In	Jens-Gaunt Real Estate Pty Ltd., 51 Lydiard Street South, Ballarat (PO Box 540, Ballarat 3353).	Advising have measured and assessed current rent being paid at the property 113-121 Sturt Street, Ballarat and the results indicate that current rents being paid are generally in line with current market rates per square metre for Sturt Street shops of this size and condition.		14047	Shop & Office Rentals	14047
A13594	22	11	2002	Documents	Letters In	Mr G W Cunningham, Doepel Lilley & Taylor, 44 Armstrong Street South, Ballarat 3350.	Expressing their disappointment on the termination of their connection with the Institute as Managing Agents.		14047	Shop & Office Rentals	14047
A13595	21	11	2002	Documents	Leases	Michael Morrow, Cinque Morrow So9licitors, PO Box 716 Ballarat 3353	re: Review of Commercial Lease. 1. I have adapted the copyright Law Institute of Victoria Commercial Lease to the needs of the Institute. The schedule I have prepared in a format which will be the basis for all future leases. Similarly I have prepared a disclosure statement in skeletal form which will need to be expanded for each tenancy. I have drafted specifically the lease for Lydia Taylor having obtained her address from the electoral roll. I do not encourage the use of the premises as the tenant's address. The whole purpose of having the tenant's address is to be able to serve documentation on him/her at somewhere other than the leased premises.		14047	Shop & Office Rentals	14047
A13596			2002	Documents	Leases	Ballaarat Mechanics' Institute, 117-119 Sturt Street, Ballarat 3350	Proforma Schedule: Disclosure Statement by the Landlord of a Retail Premises Lease. (6 pages)		14047	Shop & Office Rentals	14047
A13597	06	11	2002	Documents	Leases	Mr. David Wright, Commercial Sales, Jens Gaunt Real Estate,51 Lydiard Street South, Ballarat 3350	1. The Committee of the Ballaarat Mechanics' Institute decided on 28th October 2002 to terminate the services of its present agent in favour of Jens Gaunt Real Estate under your control. I have advised Doepel Lilley and Taylor in writing of our decision and asked that they make available for your collection by 15th November 2002 all complete files that they hold on behalf of the BMI. Subject to your acceptance, I invite you to meet with the members of our Finance Sub-Committee at a mutually convenient date and time in the near future. 2. Copy of REIV Exclusive Leasing and/or Managing Authority. 3. Acceptance from David Wright, Jens Gaunt Real Estate Pty. Ltd., re above matter		14047	Shop & Office Rentals	14047
A13598	05	11	2002	Documents	Leases	Mr. Rob Cunningham, Managing Partner, Doepel Lilley and Taylor, 44 Armstrong Street South, Ballarat 3350	The Committee of BMI has reviewed its leasing arrangements and business planning for the future. As one outcome of that review, at its meeting on 28th October 2002 the Committee decided to terminate the services of your Company as of Friday 15th November 2002 in favour of Jens Gaunt Real Estate. Would you please make available for collection by Mr. Wright all complete files you hold on our behalf for the BMI by Friday 15th November 2002. Thank you for your service and courtesy to the BMI in the past.		14047	Shop & Office Rentals	14047
A13599	25	09	2002	Documents	Letters Out	Draft letter to all Tenants	Temporary Power Disconnection. Due to painting of the area of facade around the electric power connection to the building, the power will be turned off for approximately four hours on Saturday afternoon 28th September 2002 between 1.30 and 5.30 - weather permitting. Please note this advice and take any steps that may be appropriate in respect of your premises.		14047	Shop & Office Rentals	14047
A13600	29	08	2002	Documents	Leases	Mr. Aaron Gay, Property Manager, Doepel Lilley and Taylor, 44 Armstrong Street South, Ballarat 3350	Leases - Shops 115 and 119a. 115 - Lydia Taylor. The Committee has decided to accept an offer from Cinque Morrow, to prepare a lease specifically drafted to the needs of the Institute. Would you please notify Lydia Taylor of this decision and advise her that a new lease will be drawn up a.s.a.p. 119a - Palm Cove Developments - I have been asked by the Committee to ask that you please contact the lessee/s of shop 119a to find out if they intend to seek the renewal of their lease on these premises when the current lease expires on 1st September 2002.		14047	Shop & Office Rentals	14047
A13601	28	06	2002	Documents	Leases	Aaron Gay, Commercial Manager, Doepel Lilley and Taylor, PO Box 31, Ballarat 3353	Rental arrears have been discussed with both tenants in the last week and the following arrangement made:- 119a Sturt Street - 4 months. 29th June 2002. 121 Sturt Street - 1 month. 30th June 2002. Lease on this property has been renewed but new documentation not necessary. Option remains on the original terms and the rental figures have been detailed for the next 5 years in a letter from our office to the tenant.		14047	Shop & Office Rentals	14047
A13602	26	06	2002	Documents	Leases	Mr. Aaron Gay, Doepel Lilley & Taylor, 44 Armstrong Street South, Ballarat 3350	re: Lease renewal on 115 Sturt Street. Rental arrears - Palm Cove Developments - 3 months in arrears again!! " Pot of Gold - 2 weeks		14047	Shop & Office Rentals	14047
A13603	02	03	2002	Documents	Letters Out	Mr. Chris Glabb, General Manager, Regent Multiplex Cinemas, PO Box 277, Ballarat 3350	1. As unable to hand deliver the following letter as requested by Dr. F. :Hurley I hereby send it by post. 2. Draft letter to all tenants. Re: Restoration of the facade and general waterproofing work on the BMI building. I inform you of the purposes and time frame of these forthcoming works. The architect and the BMI committee plan for access to our library and to all tenants' premises to be available throughout the period of work.		14047	Shop & Office Rentals	14047
A13604	...	...	...	Documents	Plans & Drawings	Ballaarat Mechanics' Institute, 117-119 Sturt Street, Ballarat 3350	Plans of Ground Floor - Junction Box under Stage First Floor for Circuit 5		14047	Buildings	14047
A13605		10	2001	Documents	Reports	Ken MacLeod, MacLeod Consulting	Structural Condition Report for Main Roof Framing. BMI (including the Old Mining Exchange) 117-119 Sturt Street, Ballarat. Booklet.		14047	Buildings	14047
A13606	20	08	2007	Documents	Reports	Morton Dunn Architects, 424 Sturt Street, Ballarat 3350	Site Instruction. 01. Mechanical Services 02. Fire Hose Reel Location - Confirmation. 03. Quotation Request & Confirmation - Boiling Water Units. 04. Quotation Request - Landing & Step to Hooper Room. 05. Deletion of Sump Pump, Basement Level 06. Confirmation - Internal Colours 1. 07. " " 08. " Wall Vents. 09. Toilet Exhaust Fans 10. Future Cabling Conduit 12. Lighting Amendments 13. Switchboard/Electricity Meters. Includes Drawings. Job No. 20607401, 13/07/2007.		14047	Buildings	14047
A13607	18	02	1857	Documents	Letters In	Surveyor Generals Office, Melbourne	Referring to his letter of the 14th inst., regarding the Deed of Grant for the ground set apart at Ballaarat as a site for a Mechanics' Institute. Since that he has received a petition signed by a number of miners and others, praying that the Deed of Grant may be withheld. He requests that the Trustees let him have any remarks they may have to make on the statements contained in the Petition. 13607.2. PETITION dated 5 February 1857. Addressed to: The Honourable Andrew Clarke, Captain Royal Engineers, Surveyor General of the Colony of Victoria. Petition signed by Miners engaged in mining operations in the Claims known as "The Constitution Claim" on the Gravel Pit Lead, Ballaarat. Miners claim that the land being considered for the Deed of Grant of Land for a Mechanics Institute is a portion of their Claim which they occupy under License from the Warden and Local Court of the district, granted in persuance of the provisions of the Gold Fields Act.		14047	Grants	14047
A13608	20	04	1857	Documents	Letters In	Department of Crown Lands and Survey, Melbourne	Acknowledging BMI of letter of the 15th inst., regarding the issue of the Deed of Grant for the portion of ground reserved at Ballarat for the site of a Mechanics Institute and stating that the Deed is at the Treasury for issue.		14047	Grants	14047
A13609	01	05	1861	Documents	Letters Out	Colonel E J Millett, 81-83 Burke Road, East Malvern SE5. Victoria	Letter signed by William Collard Smith, Chairman, BMI and James Baker, Hon. Sec, BMI. Thank you for generous donation of $1,000 towards the Building Fund for the Institute. Included warmest thanks for arduous services rendered by you and your friends at the late Bazaar.		14047	Bazaar	14047
A13610	26	02	1951	Documents	Leases	Ballaarat Mechanics' Institute, 117-119 Sturt Street, Ballarat 3350	Record of Tenants prepared by H.C. Batten, Secretary, headed: The Ballaarat Mechanics' Institute Some Particulars of the Leases Granted to F.S. Jelbart and Others Dates of Leases: September 1919 to Nov 1949.		14047	Shop & Office Rentals	14047
A13611	14	12	1950	Documents	Letters In	H.C.. Batten, Secretary, Ballaarat Mechanics' Institute	Covering letter from Mr Batten addressed to the BMI Committee with attached copies of two letters associated with the operation of the "Britannia" Theatre, Ballarat. 13611.1a--b Greater Union Theatres P/L dated 4/12/1950 re acquiring an interest in the "Britannia" Theatre and proposals to establish a Theatre that meets the requirements of the Board of Health and requirements of the City of Ballarat and set up a Company registered under the Victorian Companies Act. Letter from F.S. Jelbart, regarding the agreement to Greater Union Theatre P/L acquiring an interest in the operation of the Britannia Theatre. Proposals and costs for the alterations required to improve the Theatre and seeking an assurance of a continuity of lease for a further 10 years from completion of work.		14047	Britannia lease	14047
A13612	...	...	...	Documents	Records	Ballaarat Mechanics' Institute, 117-119 Sturt Street, Ballarat 3350.	Ballaarat Mechanics' Institute INVESTMENTS/ACCOUNTS LEDGER 1922-1970s.		14047	Journal/Ledger	14047
A13613				Documents	Certificates	The Rothschild Gold Mining Company, Smeaton	2 x share certificates (SCRIP Certificate) of The Rothschild Gold Mining Company, Smeaton. 1. Share Certificate allotted to Charles Wilson of Ballarat, 1,000 shares, numbered 19001 to 20000 dated 20/9/1888. 2. Share Certificate No. 799 allotted to A Kaye of Ballarat, 100 shares numbered 19901 to 20000 dated 26/8/1895.		14047	Library	14047
A13614	17	03	1881	Documents	Notices	Ballaarat Mechanics' Institute, 117-119 Sturt Street, Ballarat 3350	IMPORTANT NOTICE that the annual stock-taking will take place from 5-12 April, 1881. All books must be returned to the Library not later than Monday, 4th April, under a penalty of One Shilling for every day a volume is detained. (See Rule 48.) By order of the Committee, W.H. Batten, Secretary.		14047	Books	14047
A13615	26	11	2012	Documents	Email	Paul Jenner, Script Coordinator, ABC TV (pjenner15@hotmail.com	Enquiry re obtaining circa 1950s map of Ballarat for production of the Dr Bale Mysteries on the ABC. Clive Brooks advised BMI unable to help suggest try the Ballarat Gold Museum or RACV Archival section.		14047	Library	14047
A13616	15	12	2014	Documents	Email	Robert Davis: robertkaye1@bigpond.com	Membership enquiry. Descendant of the Davis/Daw families who witnessed the Eureka Rebellion and would like to use BMI resources for family history. Reply email from Phil Roberts, advising of BMI website and membership $45 annually.		14047	Membership	14047
A13617	02	05	2014	Documents	Records	Ballarat Heritage Weekend	Article for website about Ballarat Heritage Weekend - May 2014. The Inside Story. Minerva Gets Her Groove Back. Some of Minerva's history, damage in the 1960s, restoration challenge of fashioning a new arm for Minerva and final install on roof.		14047		14047
A13618	13	09	2007	Documents	Reports	Morton Dunn Architects	Project No. 0642 Report. Foyer Amenities - near complete. Lift well - complete. Stair works - underway. (5 pages)		14047	Buildings	14047
A13619	16	07	2007	Documents	Reports	Ballaarat Mechanics' Institute, 117-119 Sturt Street, Ballarat 3350	Re-Development of the BMI - Stage 2. Presentation to Central Highlands Area Consultative Committee 16th July 2007. (7 pages).		14047	Buildings	14047
A13620	23	02	2007	Documents	Reports	Ballaarat Mechanics' Institute, 117-119 Sturt Street, Ballarat 3350	Initial Client Meeting (BMI Stage 1 [Phase 2]) held 23.03.2007 at BMI. 1. Funding 2. Works 3. Confirmation of Principal and Contractor Representatives. 4. Other Contractual Matters. 5. Misc. issues association with maintenance of operation within BMI. 6. General Project Admin. issues. (3 pages)		14047	Meetings	14047
A13621	12	04	2007	Documents	Records	Chubb Fire Safety	Authority to obtain a building permit. Copy - Code Red Fire Alarm Monitoring Network. " Order Form for PSTN back up line for fire alarm system.		14047	Buildings	14047
A13622	09	04	2007	Documents	Email	Phil Roberts, Frank Hurley	Morton Dunn states that Weirs are going to turn off the fire detection equipment for the duration of works and ask us to notify our insurers. This leaves the whole building vulnerable. It is not really feasible for them to turn off portions of the system in this instance. Maybe we should insist that they provide and install domenstic 'in-house' type alarms to all the affected areas to at least give an indication of the presence of smoke when the building is occupied. This may help with our insurance notification.		14047	Buildings	14047
A13623	05	04	2007	Documents	Letters In	Deb Parkin, Finance and Administration Manager, Midlands Wimmera Area, CFA, Region 15, 1120 Sturt Street, Ballarat 3350	False Alarm Attendance. Advise that a false alarm of fire, call no. 8328634 at 117 Sturt Street occurred on 03.02.2007 at 07.39 hrs. This attendance would normally attract a charge of $669.30. In this instance CFA has decided not to hcarge you for this attendance, as this is your first false alarm for the year. Future false alarm attendances will incur a charge.		14047	Buildings	14047
A13624	08	03	2007	Documents	Tenders	Kevin Eddy, Sales Executive, Chubb Fire Safety, 11 Coronet Street, Wendouree 3355	re: Fire Alarm Monitoring. Offer for installation of CodeRed Alarm Signaling Equipment (ASE). Advantages of such system are:- Communications System; Performance and Reliability; Value; Coverage; Repairs & Maintenance. Price - $1,200.00 per annum (Minimum 36 month monitoring Agreement. $515.00 per annum (Additional systems to be monitored from same CodeRed Unit.		14047	Buildings	14047
A13625	04	02	2007	Documents	Reports	CFA	False Alarm & Entry Advice. Code 3, on 119 Sturt Street, Ballarat on 3rd floor - no apparent cause.		14047	Buildings	14047
A13626	09	01	2007	Documents	Tenders	Doug Booth, Manager, Communications, CFA	Sale of CFA alarm monitoring in the Ballarat area. Information and application forms. (7 pages)		14047	Buildings	14047
A13627			2007	Documents	Agreements	CFA	Print out of Code Red Standard Agreement. (6 pages)		14047	Buildings	14047
A13628				Documents	Notices	Chubb Fire Safety	Copy of AIU/ASE Changeover Program - Requirements for BUILDING PERMITS. Information:- Application for Building Permit. Building Permit Conditions		14047	Buildings	14047
A13629	15	12	2006	Documents	Reports	CFA	False alarm & entry advice. At 244 hrs on 15.12.2006 - Code 1 at 119 Sturt Street, Ballarat on Ground Floor. Smoke.		14047	Buildings	14047
A13630	12	12	2006	Documents	Letters In	Deb Parkin, Finance and Administration Manager, Midlands Wimmera Area, Region 15, PO Box 222, Ballarat West 350	False Alarm Attendance notice. Call No. 5610670 at 117 Sturt Street Ballarat on 04.10.2006 at 09.35 hrs. This attendance would normally attract a charge of $334.65. In this instance CFA has decided not to charge you for this attendance, as the windy conditions caused fumes from the contractors to activate the alarm. Future false alarm attendances will incur a charge.		14047	Buildings	14047
A13631	27	11	2006	Documents	Letters In	Barry Allan, Operations Officer, Officer in Charge, Ballarat City Fire Brigade, PO Box 222W, Ballarat West 3350	re: New arrangements for testing of your Fire Alarm with the Fire Brigade. Your brigade alarm connection should now only take place on the first Wednesday of every month between the hours of 0800 and 1800.		14047	Buildings	14047
A13632	28	09	2006	Documents	Letters In	Deb Parkin, Finance and Administration Manager, Midlands Wimmera Area, CFA, Region 15, PO Box 222W, Ballarat West 3350	1.Grant of application to remit, escuse, or defer false alarm charge. Because of letter received from S.J.Weir re False Alarm Callouts at BMI on 13.07.2006 and 20.07.2006 CFA has waived the charges and a credit note it enclosed. 2. Credit note. 3. Copy of letter from S.J.Weir		14047	Buildings	14047
A13633	15	08	2006	Documents	Letters In	Deb Parkin, Finance and Administration Manager, Midlands Wimmera Area, CFA, Region 15, PO Box 222W, Ballarat West 3350	Notice of requirement to pay false alarm callout charges, for 2 callouts at 117 Sturt Street, Ballarat , on 13.07.2006. and 20.07.2006. $736.22		14047	Buildings	14047
A13634	31	08	2006	Documents	Letters In	CFA, PO Box 701, Mt. Waverley, 3149	Reminder of overdue account. $768.34		14047	Accounts	14047
A13635	07	06	2006	Documents	Letters In	Deb Parkin, Finance and Administration Manager, Midlands Wimmera Area, CFA, Region 15, 1120 Sturt Street, Ballarat 3350	False Alarm Attendance. Call number 5610309 at 117 Sturt Street, on 23.05.2006 at 14.21 hours. No charge.		14047	Buildings	14047
A13636	24	08	2006	Documents	Reports	Chubb Fire Safety Limited,	Certificate of Inspection - Library - BMI.		14047	Buildings	14047
A13637	26	10	2004	Documents	Letters In	Don Kelly. Area Manager, CFA Region 15, 1120 Sturt Street, Ballarat 3350	Grant of application to excuse false alarm charges. False alarms - 21.09.2004 - 07.07.2004 - 09.07.2004		14047	Buildings	14047
A13638		10	2004	Documents	Letters In	Kevin Brown, Operations Manager, CFA, Region 15, 1120 Sturt Street, Ballarat 3350	1. False Alarm Attendance Notices: 31.10.2004; 29.09.2004; 09.07.2004; No date; 21.04.2004 2. 20.07.2004 - Fire alarm monitoring maintenance & fault restoration customer details form. 3. 30.06.2004 - Annual invoice for CFA Fire Alarm Monitoring, Maintenance and Fault Restoration Service		14047	Buildings	14047
A13639	01	10	2003	Documents	Tenders	J.B.Cameron (Victoria) Pty. Ltd., PO Box 258 Ballarat 3353	Quote BA 150041 - $949.00 For: Fire Ext Air-water (pressure) 9 ltr. " Dcp 4.5 Kg " d.3 Kg " Signs 200 mm Circular DCP ABE " " 200 mm Circular Water "		14047	Buildings	14047
A13640				Documents	Email	Rex Bridges - bridgold@netconnect.com.au	Phil Roberts notifying that whilst in the BMI on Friday (no date) the fire alarm went off and the building was evacuated. Fire trucks attended. False alarm		14047	Buildings	14047
A13641	04	12	2006	Documents	Letters Out	From Wendy Jacobs Architect To Ms. Janet Sullivan, Permit Co-ordinator, Heritage Victoria, PO Box 500, East Melbourne 3002	BMI 117-119 Sturt Street, Ballarat Victorian Heritage Register No. H987. Interior Works. Request to Waive Permit Fee. Heritage Permit Application and plaques.		14047	Buildings	14047
A13642	019	09	2007	Documents	Letters In	Tanje Ruddick, Events Officer, City of Ballarat, PO Box 655, Ballarat 3353	Expression of interest - Ballarat Heritage Weekend. Preparations for the 2008 Ballarat Heritage Weekend information. Expression of Interest form. Memorandum of Understanding form.		14047	Exhibitions & Displays	14047
A13643		05	2007	Documents	Pamphlets (Brochures)	Ballaarat Mechanics' Institute, 117-119 Sturt Street, Ballarat 3350	BMI Member News. Membership and Operations for the Past Year		14047	Membership	14047
A13644	12	09	2007	Documents	Records	City of Ballarat	Ordinary Council Meeting - 12th September 2007, Council Chamber, Town Hall, Sturt Street, Ballarat. Agenda (Public Copy)		14047	Meetings	14047
A13645	09	10	2006	Documents	Fax (Telefax)	Sent from Sebastopol Secondary College Fax Machine (no name)	Schedule of Insurance. Class of Policy: Business Insurance. The Insured: The Ballarat Mechanics Institute. Policy No.: SME009296447. Invoice No.: 43270 Our Ref: BALLARATME		14047	Insurance	14047
A13646	26	03	2007	Documents	Letters Out	Mr. Peter Reardon, Garden State Insurance Brokers, 21 Lydiard Street South, Ballarat 3350	1. re: Building works at the BMI. Advising that the next stage of building re-development works at the BMI will commence on 28th March 2007 2. Dearne Chenhall, Garden State Insurance. Tax Invoice - Renewal $9,997.99		14047	Insurance	14047
A13647	08	06	2006	Documents	Reports	WorkSafe Victoria,	1. Entry report. 08.06.2006 Visit No. V01001901161L. Followup on prohibition notice V01001801039L/112-011. 2. Entry report. 08.06.2006. Visit No. V01001801163L. Removal of " V010018039L/112-01. 3. Entry report 21.06.2006. Visit No. V01001801173L. Followup on prohibition notice V01001163L/011 issued on 08.06.2006		14047	Buildings	14047
A13648				Documents	Notices	Ballaarat Mechanics' Institute, 117-119 Sturt Street, Ballarat 3350	NOTICE: Due to structural alterations taking place to the BMI Theatre roof above the rear part of the building, this entry to the Library, and access to the Batten Room and Royal South Street Office has been closed as a temporary measure until remedial works are completed, and WorkSafe Victoria allow entry. Please note this does not affect the lending library, the shops, the Humffray room or the theatre foyer. It affects only the rooms directly below the theatre. The committee of the BMI apologises for this inconvenience and we look forward to the completion of this project with a fully functioning modern theatre for the people of Ballarat.		14047	Buildings	14047
A13649	27	01	2006	Documents	Letters Out	Ken MacLeod, Director, MacLeod Consulting, Suite D 450 Chapel Street, South Yarra 3141	BMI, 117 Sturt Street, Ballarat. WorkSafe Entry Report dated 25.01.2006. Report on Safety of Ground Floor rooms. The WorkSafe notice is, in my opinion unnecessary as the BMI Committee of Management have already taken steps to ensure no persons are allowed within the Auditorium. ........		14047	Buildings	14047
A13650	27	01	2006	Documents	Reports	WorkSafe Victoria,	1. Entry Report - 27.01.2006. Visit No. V01001801040L. Prohibition Notice V01001801039L/11201. 2. Entry Report - 03.02.2006. Visit No. V01005300402L. Further advice re Prohibition Notice issued by Inspector Dave Rogers on 25.01.2006. 3. Email from Wendy Jacobs to Rex Bridges re above matters. 4. Entry Report - 25.01.2006. Visit No. V01001801039L. 5. " 18.01.2006. " V01001801029L.		14047	Buildings	14047
A13651		09	1908	Documents	Records	State of Victoria	Mining By-Laws of and for the State of Victoria. No. 116. Monday, 28 September 1908		14047	Reports	14047
A13652	1288	10	2006	Documents	Pamphlets (Brochures)	City of Ballarat	Ballarat Heritage Weekend Saturday 28 - Sunday 29 October 2006. Weekend Program		14047	Exhibitions & Displays	14047
A13653				Documents	Pamphlets (Brochures)	Ballaarat Mechanics' Institute, 117-119 Sturt Street, Ballarat 3350	Copy of a lithograph of Mechanics Institute before front verandah installation. Shows facade with fancy double wrought iron gates at entrance and Victorian figures parading on street. Adjoining single storey Mining Exchange building. Boyd printer.		14047	Printing	14047
A13654	21	07		Documents	Posters	Ballaarat Mechanics' Institute, 117-119 Sturt Street, Ballarat 3350	Advertising Flyer to BMI Members re the introduction of a winter series of 'Popular Weekly Concerts' Every Wednesday Evening. These Entertainments will be high-class and refined provided by Mr Langley whose reputation as a high-class entertainment entrepreneur is so well known. 5 Copies		14047	Concert performances	14047
A13655	27	04	1874	Documents	Posters	Ballaarat Mechanics' Institute, 117-119 Sturt Street, Ballarat 3350	Flyer/Pamphlet advertising Fine Arts Exhibition to be opened on Monday 27 April 1874. Prizes listed include Magnificent Gold Vase, executed from a Victorian Prize Design, weighing 500 ozs valued at 2,500 pounds sterling.		14047	Exhibitions & Displays	14047
A13656	05	05	1874	Documents	Catalogues	Ballaarat Mechanics' Institute, 117-119 Sturt Street, Ballarat 3350	Catalogue of Fine Arts Exhibition opened Tuesday, May 5th, 1874. Catalogue of 10 pages detailing Paintings and Water Colour Drawings by Artist. Exhibits in Large Hall: Oil Paintings and Water Colours; Exhibits in Museum: Crayons, Chromos, Oleographs, etc; Exhibits in Small Room No.1: Water Colour, Pencil Drawings, etc; Exhibits in Small Room No.2: Oil Paintings, Crayons, Photographs, etc. Includes advertising notices by Ballarat businesses.		14047	Exhibitions & Displays	14047
A13657	08	11	1901	Documents	Letters In	Members of the Ballaarat Mechanics' Institute	Letter of complaint signed by 41 members of the BMI regarding the "low and degrading" performance being allowed on the premises of the Institute. Request immediate action be taken to cancel the agreement with the Wallace Co.		14047	Concert performances	14047
A13658	26	10	1900	Documents	Letters In	Members of the Ballaarat Mechanics' Institute	Letter signed by 21 members of the Ballaarat Mechanics. Outlining disadvantages of leasing Hall to certain types of entertainment. Current entertainment causing discomfort to members using other parts of the Institute.		14047	Concert performances	14047
A13659	26	01	1878	Documents	Letters In	A. Johnston, Cheapside House, Hobart Town, Tasmania	Acknowledging receipt of BMI letter of 23rd January. He gave no instructions to a Mr Hurst to collect his Prize and apologises for the trouble the mistake has caused.		14047	Art Union	14047
A13660	27	01	1878	Documents	Letters In	Edward Hurst, Sandhurst	Letter giving some explaination of his involvement in the collection of the Art Union Prize on behalf of Mr Johnston.		14047	Art Union	14047
A13661	21	01	1878	Documents	Memorandum	To: E. Hurst Esq., Sandhurst	Notification that Mr Johnston's letter of the 15th does not give him (Hurst) authorization to collect the Prize. Have written to Mr Johnston requesting definite instructions.		14047	Art Union	14047
A13662	15	01	1878	Documents	Memorandum	From: Edward Hurst, Secretary, Sandhurst Masonic Art Union To: A Johnston Esq., Hobart Town, Tasmania	Memorandum acknowledging receipt of Mr Johnston's letter of 5th Nov(?) - explains has been absent from Victoria but will be in Ballarat soon and will attend to your commands.		14047	Letters Out	14047
A13663	31	12	1877	Documents	Letters In	A. Johnston, Cheapside House, Hobart Town, Tasmania	Enclosing Art Union Ticket No. 1520 to claim the 61st Prize, would prefer cost in preference to picture.		14047	Art Union	14047
A13664	05	01	1878	Documents	Letters In	A. Johnston, Cheapside House, Hobart Town, Tasmania	Advising that letter claiming Art Union Prize was mis-directed to a Mr Hurst. Will you please forward my cheque.		14047	Art Union	14047
A13665	20	02	1878	Documents	Letters In	A. Johnston, Mortons Hotel, Deloraine, Tasmania	Acknowledging receipt of cheque 4 pounds 15 shillings for Art Union Prize.		14047	Art Union	14047
A13666	27	08	1874	Documents	Letters In	J.B. Mills, 41 Howard Street, Soldiers Hill	Quote for alterations to floor of stage: 5 pounds, 10 shillings providing all labour and materials.		14047	Quote/Tender	14047
A13667	27	08	1874	Documents	Letters In	William Gow, 104 Raglan Street, Ballarat	Quote for alterations to Stage: 9 pounds 5 shillings.		14047	Quote/Tender	14047
A13668	27	08	1874	Documents	Letters In	Edward Earl, Carpenter	Quote for alterations to Stage, including gas fittings: 9 pounds 15 shillings.		14047	Quote/Tender	14047
A13669	27	08	1874	Documents	Letters In	John Forty, Ballarat	Quote for alterations to Stage floor 9 pounds 7 shillings 6pence.		14047	Quote/Tender	14047
A13670	27	08	1874	Documents	Letters In	James Gallic, William Cooke	Quote for alterations to stage, including alterations of gas pipes: 7 pounds, 2 shillings 6 pence.		14047	Quote/Tender	14047
A13671	27	08	1874	Documents	Tenders	Ballaarat Mechanics' Institute, 117-119 Sturt Street, Ballarat 3350	List of Tenders delivered 27 August 1874 for alterations to stage floor. Recommended that Mr J.W. Mills' tender be accepted.		14047	Quote/Tender	14047
A13672	29	10	1877	Documents	Letters In	W.H. Batten, Secretary, Ballaarat Mechanics' Institute, 117-119 Sturt Street, Ballarat 3350	Letter to BMI President and Committee regarding an incident that occurred at Gemmell & Tuckett's Auction Room. Mr Batten was assailed by a Mr John Brooks and is seeking the support of the Committee to procure an apology from Mr Brooks.		14047	Committees	14047
A13673	06	05	1874	Documents	Letters In	G H Powis, Gladstone Chambers, 57 & 59 Collins Street West, Melbourne	letter regarding agreement to purchase pictures and payment by cheque. Also that BMI will be receiving letter from Klemm the Wine Merchant re a really fine lot of German photographs.		14047	Exhibitions & Displays	14047
A13674	29	05	1893	Documents	Letters Out	Frank Williams Esq., Bridge Street, Ballaarat	Acknowledging communication of 27th inst. Advising that his protest against the election of members of Committee at the General Meeting be declared null and void will be placed before the Committee in due course.		14047	Committees	14047
A13675	12	06	1893	Documents	Reports	Ballaarat Mechanics' Institute, 117-119 Sturt Street, Ballarat 3350	Report of Executive Committee concerning the legal protest of Mr Frank Williams and Mr R. C. Wray, members of Committee, against the election of members of Committee conducted at the General Meeting of the Institute. Request that the election be declared null and void.		14047	Committees	14047
A13676	27	05	1893	Documents	Letters In	Frank Williams, Bridge Street, Ballarat	Letter of protest against the election of members of Committee as conducted at the General Meeting of the Institute on the grounds that Mr Toy was duly nominated for committee but his name was not placed on the voting paper on the ground that he was not financial. Mr Toy had become a financial member of the Institute and had not been disquallified according to rule 6 Articles of Association. Believing the Committee have acted illegally demand that the election be declared null and void.		14047	Committees	14047
A13677	12	06	1893	Documents	Reports	Messrs. Frank Williams and Reginald C. May - Report of Executive Committee thereon	On Monday morning 29th May the President and Secretary waited upon Mr.Morrow of Cuthbert, Wynne, Morrow and Must Solicitors to the Institute, and submitted the matter to him. Whilst waiting to see Mr. Morrow, Mr. R.. Toy came into the room and said he wished to speak to them, taking them into a private room he said that he was exceedingly annoyed at the manner in which his name had been used. He had had no idea of standing for the committee, and had authorized no one to nominate him. He characterized the whole thing as a piece of meddling impertinance, and said he was very glad that the accident of his being 'unfinancial' had prevented his name appearing on the list of candidates. Mr. Morrow said that he had no doubt of the validity of the election but would give his written opinion on the point. He advised that no notice be taken of the protest and that his comments should simply stand on the defence. In reference to this matter it is respectfully suggested that it is neither inducive to the interests of the Institute nor just to the officers respohnsible for its conduct, for a member of committee to be constantly holding up the management to contempt detailing and criticizing what takes place at committee meetings, and suggesting that there is only one, or at the most that there are only two liberal minded and progressive men amongst his brother committeemen.		14047	Committees	14047
A13678			1874	Documents	Reports	Batten re Powis	5th March. First visit to Melbourne to report upon the probability of my being able to obtain pictures for the proposal of an Exhibition and Art Union. One of the persons on whom I called was Mr. G.H.Powis who lent me a large number of pictures and gave me considerable and valuable assistance in obtaining loans from other persons. On 11th March the committee decided to hold the Exhibition and Art Union. 14th March. Second visit to Melbourne to lay out a scheme to Mr. Powis pointing out to him that in committing ourselves to such an enterprise, would incur ourselves to certain costs of at least 500 pounds in the event of failure. Therefore the amount expended on the collection of pictures should be kept down to the smallest possible sum. Consequently I definitely could not pay him for anything he did for me. If the Art Union was a success I would do all in my power to put anything I could his way - that there could be many commissions on the purchase of pictures, little jobs of restoring, varnishing etc.... I did tell him that I thought there was little doubt that the committee would appoint him agent for the sale of tickets. Amongst the people to whom he had spoken about lending pictures were: Messrs. Frederick Tate; Balharry; (Alfred Molloy & Co).; N. Lynch; Charsley; and J.McFarlane - all of whom had promised to lend whatever number of pictures he (Powis) might select. On being applied to, both Mr. Tate and Mr. Charsley utterly repudiated having made such promises and declined to entertain the idea. Mr. Balharrie was willing to sell his pictures outright but not lend them. I waited upon Messrs. Lynch and McFarlane in company with Mr. Powis.The latter at first promised to lend me a number of valuable paintings and the former at first promised several but later as a consequence of Powis serving him badly in neglecting work he had undertaken, refused to help me. It was evident that no application had been made to the gentlemen previously. Eventually he introduced me to the Hon. G.P.Smith who did what he could to assist me. Mr. Whitehead, a porter at the Chamber of Commerce, offered some very valuable paintings so we went to his house in a cab. They were "Effie Dreams in Prison'; Effie Deans preparing for the dance'; 'The English Martyr'; and '? Thought'. I would not have purchased them at the sum they cost, bring them to Ballarat and return them to the owner. All I wanted was for Powis to give me information about the whereabouts of pictures. I was not anxious for him to accompany me when interviewing these gentlemen as I found that he had drawn extensively on his imagination about his personal influence. In fact his behaviour degenerated to little better than a billiard room loafer. He persistently asked to borrow money. I decided I could do better without him. On about 18th April he wanted me to buy other pictures from him. I told him then as I had at least a dozen times before, that I had no money at my disposal to purchase pictures. He then tried to induce me to buy on my own account, as I had done before, guaranteeing me a large profit. I positively refused. I eventually agreed to discount his promissory note for 20 pounds taking a lien over six pictures which he had in his office as collatoral security. He tried very hard to get the money from me before giving me the a/cs and lien. When Mr. Barley telegraphed me to say that he had received the a/cs and lien, I then posted Mr. Powis a cheque for 20 pounds. I did this from my own account and the committee resolved to advance the money out of the Art Union fund and gave me a cheque for the 20 pounds. On receiving the letter of lien from Mr. Powis, I found that instead of it being over the pictures which he had delivered to me through Mr. Barley as security for the Bill, it was over a number of pictures which Mr. R. Twentyman had entrusted to him to lend me with option of purchase. I later found out that the pictures he called his had been purchased by him and Mr. A.C.Moore in partnership. Mr. Moore funding the money and Mr. Powis the judgement; and it was the fear of Mr. Moore that made the latter execute the little bit of juggliing with regard to the lien. On opening the Melbourne office (June) I offered to appoint him Agent to canvass for the sale of Art Union tickets. He was anxious to get the appointment but indignantly refused to give any security. I told him that the committee had every right to expect this and that he would ultimately sacrifice the position by not doing so. I visited Mr. Morrow to inquire if he could use his influence with him to fall in the the requirements of the committee, however he said he had tried for years to befriend him (Mr. Moore had much the same several times before) but he had so much stupid pride and was so utterley lazy that nothing could induce him to help himself. Since then I have seen Powis who appeared very friendly and congratulated on on prospects of success. It was only when I returned him three of his pictures, purchasing the other two for the 20 pounds advanced that he made a claim upon me in the letter of 9th September. The committee were anxious to buy all the pictures exhibited but these were valued at such an exorbitant figure that it was impossible to take them. In reply I wrote to him a letter (marked F) to this he returned a letter (marked G) in which he enclosed a/c and threatened proceedings.		14047	Art Union	14047
A13679	11	09	1874	Documents	Letters Out	G.H.Powis Esq	FIve pictures were borrowed from you. It was intended by you originally to have sent another, a landscape by Williamson but at the last moment that one was not sent as it required something done either to picture or frame. We have retained the two flower pieces valued by you at 10 pounds each in payment of the loan of twenty pounds advanced by you and frees us of any interest on same. The other three pictures have been returned to your office. I return you your ? herewith. In reference to your assertion that I have acted unfairly and shabbily toward you I can only say that to make such charges only a fitting conclusion to your conduct throughout. At the outset of the affair I told you that I could not offer to employ you but that if you chose to assist me I would take care that if the Art Union came off something should be put in your way which would pay you well. For the ... pretence of assistance you gave I consider that I amply replaid you in buying the picture for ten pounds when you urgently needed money, lending you twenty pound to prevent as you said your landlord selling your furniture. Still though you had shown no disposition to give me real assitance I determined to do all that I had promised you and I offered you the Melbourne Regency for thye Art Union which as I told you then and the event has proved me below the mark, and in my estimation would be fully two hundred pounds lower. Not only so but when you in your foolish pride declined to comply with the only condition attached to my offer I would not take your answer as final but gave you ample time to reconcile the matter and went out of my way contact a friend of yours in the hope that his advice would prevent you throwing away your opportyunity. Mr. Twentyman's pictures would certainly have been purchased at like the prices he had put on them. You afterwards advanced the prices nearly one hundred percent rendering it quite impossible that we could sell them. Had you been in any degree moderate in your demands we had every inclination to comply with them even at a considerable sacrifice. The two Flower Pictures taken from you could not be put in at a price that left us no profit and I have no doubt could be re-purchased from the .... at half the amoun t we paid you.		14047	Art Union	14047
A13680	12	12	1887	Documents	Reports	Ballaarat Mechanics' Institute, 117-119 Sturt Street, Ballarat 3350	Report of Sub-Committee appointed to "inquire into the charges contained in a leading article which appeared in the Evening Post of 20th October 1887." Article was based upon a statement by President of the Institute to the effect that "fully one half of the Books in the Library are rubbish". Mr Date forwarded appended letter explaining that the sense in which he used the word "rubbish" was "non-essential" and he did not intend his remarks to be mis-construed. Indeed he "considers the Mechanics Institute Library in much more free from "rubbish" than most Circulating Libraries". Committee have no hesitation in saying that the article in the Evening Post is a tissue of just slanders on the management of the institution reflecting personally upon the members of the committee with one exception; but being directed against them in their corporate capacity it is doubtful whether the writer could be made amenable to the law.		14047	Committees	14047
A13681	17	04	1950	Documents	Records	Ballaarat Mechanics' Institute, 117-119 Sturt Street, Ballarat 3350	Record of Extraordinary General Meeting of Members to be held on 17 April 1950 in connection with the purchase of adjoining shop properties. The BMI application to the Court for the necessary additions to BMI Memorandum of Association to give the Institute the power to purchase property has been confirmed by the Supreme Court. BMI can now proceed with purchase of shops fronting Sturt Street through agents Doepell & Lilley.		14047	Committees	14047
A13682	08	07	48	Documents	Reports	Finance Committee (Messrs, Bearup, Anderson, Cooke, Doepel, Morrow and Tunbridge)	To re-examine the porposal to purchase the freehold shop properties Nos. 123, 125 and 127 Sturt Street, lying immediately to the North of the Library area. The estate of the late Miss Anstis offered the Institute a three month option to buy the property for 6781 pounds payable by a deposit of 1000 thousand pounds and the balance with interest at 4.5% by instalments equivalent to the net rentals for the term of three years. At expiration of the three years balance of purchase money would become due and payable. The property has a frontage of38' and is let at a gross rental of 447 pounds 18 shillings per annum to two tenants. In the past few years the net annual return has been about 339 pounds which would cover the interest payments and provide a small sum towards repairs and upkeep. The chance to buy this property may not come again. The sub-committee therefore recommends that the Institute obtain an option of purchase on the basis above indicated, and then apply to the Court for authority to purchase and if necessary for an extension of its objects under the Companies Act 1938. This is the adv ice offered by our solicitors and it is in accord with Counsel's opinion obtained in 1934. The present owner bought the shop properties now being offered to the committee for 4525 pounds about fourteen years ago. If the committee decides to adopt the recommendation of the Finance Committee, the Solicitors should be instructed to prepare the necessary option agreement which will set out the exact terms and conditions of purchase.		14047	Meetings	14047
A13683			1956	Documents	Agreements	Ballarat Mechanics' Institute and Victoria League Ballaarat Mechanics' Institute, 117-119 Sturt Street, Ballarat 3350	The following to be included in the agreement:- 1. Lease of room known as the former Reading rooom and Ladies conveniences adjoining, the use of:- 5 theatre seats, 2 tables 10' x 4', 49 Douglas arm chairs, all cork flooring, 10 small glass electric light shades. 1 iron hat stand, 1 umbrella stand (iron) 1 fire extinguisher. Lease for three years from, 01.01.1956 at a rental of 6 pounds 10 shillings per week. 2. x 3. Any sub-letting to have the approval of the committee. 4. Passage way to library to be kept clear of any obstructions. 5. Leasee to pay 2 pound per annum for the disposal and removal of rubbish by the Institute. 6. No sound pictures to be shown or the transport of scenery etc. through main entrance of the building at Sturt Street.		14047	Room booking	14047
A13684	21	11	??68	Documents	Letters In	Joseph Rogerson, 18 Renshaw Street	I, the undersigned will agree to prepare a statue of Minerva, eight feet high from the sketch supplied, in any of the stones herein named at the following prices. Viz: Corfu stone 34/10/-; Stoniton Hill stone 25/17/-; Red stone 27/-/-; Caen stone 30/17/-; Bath stone 27/16/-; Portland stone 39/2/-; Packing and cartage. The statue to be done to the satisfaction of Mrs. Gibbs. Small model to be submitted. Packing and cartage when required.		14047	Accounts	14047
A13685				Documents	Posters	Ballaarat Mechanics' Institute, 117-119 Sturt Street, Ballarat 3350	Design for "ROBUR the better tea" advertisement to be placed on wall.		14047	Advertisement	14047
A13686				Documents	Memorandum	Ballaarat Mechanics' Institute, 117-119 Sturt Street, Ballarat 3350	Memo on above letterhead reminding someone:- "See Mr. Holloway Friday. Any limitations re application of grant. Put all cards on table for Lands Department."		14047	Grants	14047
A13687	01	02	1951	Documents	Invoices	Ballaarat Mechanics' Institute, 117-119 Sturt Street, Ballarat 3350	Subscription Rates (Amended 01.02.1951) Books and Magazines allowed. Family members 5 books & magazine - Country members* 8 books & Mag. Sub 60/-. Full individual 2 " " " 4 " " 35/-. Subscribers: Ladies & 1 " " 17/6 Youths under 18. " " Country Subscriber ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 17/6		14047	Library	14047
A13688	21	12	1878	Documents	Memorandum	?	"The Finance Committee of the City Council has decided to adhere to the claim for rates on the offices but to remit those on the State and Lecture room. Summonses have been issued against the Tenants: but this appears the result of a blunder and they will be withdrawn if the Mechanics' Institute Committee will agree to the above management. Mr. Gaunt's opinion has been taken on the matter and he is quite clear that the Institute could be defeated if the case was taken to the Supreme Court.		14047	Committees	14047
A13689	20	02	1891	Documents	Letters Out	Draft letter written by W.H. Batten, Secretary, Ballarat Mechanics' Institute	"Sir, I am directed by the Committee to call your particular attention to clause 6 of the new rules, which makes the signing of the "Articles of Association a condition of membership, and to request that you will at your earliest convenience call at the Library, and by subscribing your name secure your legal status as a member"		14047	Membership	14047
A13690	25	09	1953	Documents	Letters Out	Mr. A.C.Hamilton, 408 Drummond Street, Ballarat	The committee regretfully accept your resignation. Committee has recorded in the minutes its high appreciation of your services during the past 7 years, the last 2 of which you occupied the position of President. Your help in the preparation of the yearly catalogue and annual reports saved the Institute much expense, and was deeply appreciated, as was your knowledge of books and the interest you have taken in the Library. We hope you enjoy the best of health, and like your work in the Library. The committee has authorised us to affix the common seal of the Institute to this letter.		14047	Membership	14047
A13691	06	12	1939	Documents	Letters Out	Miss Joan Bedford, Hon. Secretary, Country Libraries Committee, Kyancutta. S.A.	Many thanks for your interesting letter of 20th ult, with two circulars relating to librarianship and the special problems of country and provincial libraries in Australia. I congratulat you on the able manner in which you have stated the case for the institute system in country centres. The population of Ballarat is not as great as you state, it is nearly 40,000 not 85,000. Since the Munn-Pitt survey, the Ballarat City Free Library has greatly improved its book collection of non-fiction and its free service to the public. It receives grants of 200 pounds per year, and the Ballarat Public Library 300 pounds. Fortunately the founders of this institute recognized that to give effective service, it was necessary to supplement the revenue from subscriptions and they provided a building to include shops and a large hall, the rentals from which amount to one-half the total value.The Melbourne Athenaeum is one of our most successful self-supporting institutes in Victoria. It has recently celebrated its centenary, and published its history, a copy of which you should obtain for your records. If you have not already done so. I trust your efforts to improve library facilities in the country will prove successful.		14047	Library	14047
A13692		12	1946	Documents	Records	Ballarat Literary Society	Journal of The Ballarat Literary Society - No.4 - December 1946 - December 1947		14047	Library	14047
A13693			189 ..	Documents	Letters Out	Ballaarat Mechanics' Institute, 117-119 Sturt Street, Ballarat 3350	Promotional circular Letter to Library Subscribers living in the country promoting the library collection of 22,000 volumes, magazines and periodicals. For two pounds a year, a parcel of six books will be forwarded to any address.		14047	Letters Out	14047
A13694	27	05	1909	Documents	Letters Out	Robert Gay Esq., Glen Waverley	In response to enquiry of 18th inst., sending, under separate cover, copy of Annual Report also souvenir in connection with the 50th anniversary of Institute. Includes list of early files of Ballarat and Geelong newspapers.		14047	Letters Out	14047
A13695	07	08	1934	Documents	Letters In	Ida E. Leeson, Mitchell Librarian, The Mitchell Library, Sydney	Notification that BMI does not require any of items offered in their letter of 3rd inst.		14047	Library	14047
A13696	10	08	1934	Documents	Letters In	Acting Librarian, The Library, The Parliament of the Commonweath	Declining BMI offer of bound files of the "Australasian" as only selected dates are required and not fair to break such a good run for so few members.		14047	Library	14047
A13697			195 ..	Documents	Letters Out	Ballaarat Mechanics' Institute, 117-119 Sturt Street, Ballarat 3350	For insertion in newspaper - DRAFT - tenders are invited for the leasing of the room known as the Reading Room at the BMI. Tenders close on Sat. 10th May.		14047	Advertisement	14047
A13698	21021958	02	1958	Documents	Agreements	C.H. Johansen, Sturt Street, Ballarat 3350	Tenancy Agreement statement with Ballaarat Mechanics' Institute (Library and Reading Room) Received this day from Secretary H.W. Dawe, Tenancy Agreement with Ballarat Mechanics' Institute.		14047	Shop & Office Rentals	14047
A13699	23	10	1957	Documents	Invoices	Mr C.H. Johansen	13699.1 Invoice for Rent from 1/7/57 to 31/10/57 at 19 pounds 10/- per month less rent paid Plus Rates and sewerage 38 pounds 14 shillings. 13699.2 Invoice dated 21 Feb 1958 for Rent from 1/7/57 to 28/2/58 at 19 pounds 10/- per month less rent paid Plus Rates and sewerage 65 pounds 11 shillings 4 pence.		14047	Accounts	14047
A13700	30	10	1957	Documents	Invoices	Mrs H.S. Butler	Invoice to Municipal Rates 1/5/57 to 30/9/57 (5 months) and Water Rates 1/5/57 to 31/12/57 (8 months)10 pounds 19 shillings 6 pence.		14047	Accounts	14047
A13701	19	05	1958	Documents	Tenders	K. A. Clayton, Painter & Decorator, 70 Victoria Street, Ballarat	Quote for painting underneath verandah in front of Hairdresser and Sweet Shop and the whole verandah 28 pounds 15/-. Freeze and verandah posts etc to be wire brushed etc and given two coats of paint as above 14 pounds 15/-.		14047	Quote/Tender	14047
A13702	03	07	1958	Documents	Tenders	K. A. Clayton, Painter & Decorator, 70 Victoria Street, Ballarat	Quote for painting all windows facing Sturt Street, all doors etc., 36 pounds 10/-. Six windows on East side of building 13 pounds 10/-. Second storey wall facing lane at rear also end on East side 46 pounds.		14047	Quote/Tender	14047
A13703	21	03	1934	Documents	Tenders	Ballaarat Mechanics' Institute, 117-119 Sturt Street, Ballarat 3350	For insertion in newspaper - Conditions - Tenders for Letting Shop Tenders invited for a two years' lease of shop and two rooms at main entrance to the Institute. Quote lodged by 26th March 1934.		14047	Advertisement	14047
A13704	09	11	1960	Documents	Letters Out	To the Ballaarat Mechanics' Institute Members Ballaarat Mechanics' Institute, 117-119 Sturt Street, Ballarat 3350	Ladies and Gentlemen, We have to report that we have audited the books and accounts of the Ballarat Mechanics' Institute for the half year ended 31st October 1960, and have found them correct and in good order. W.R.H Lewis, Auditors		14047	Accounts	14047
A13705	19	08	1874	Documents	Letters In	From W.H.Batten, Secretary, Ballaarat Mechanics' Institute, 117-119 Sturt Street, Ballarat 3350	re: Guarantee for 2nd, 3rd and 4th prizes. When the matter was under discussion I pointed out that our Prospectus did not bind us to give the cash and I was told that it had always been understood that such would be done although not advertised and we must keep faith. Of the discussions with Edwards and Karl I know absolutely nothing. I think it would be great folly to chance the probability of police interference for the sake of 70 or 80 pounds, now the affair is such a success. If you wish me to go to Karl send me information and instructions. Although the Hibernicon is best up there will be a new start made by either Scott or the other party. I have been negotiating with Cowan but he wants to see how the matter is goind to be settled. If Lefebure? gets the show Cowan will be engaged and that will pay him better than going to Pot. I will telegraph as soon as I know anything. Engaged Angela and husband 12 for one week, and 8 pounds per week afterwards.		14047	Art Union	14047
A13706				Documents	Letters Out	W H Batten, Secretary, Ballaarat Mechanics' Institute, 117-119 Sturt Street, Ballarat 3350	Circular: Subscription due reminder letter.		14047	Library	14047
A13707				Documents	Letters Out	W H Batten, Secretary, Ballaarat Mechanics' Institute, 117-119 Sturt Street, Ballarat 3350	Circular: Subscription due reminder letter. Includes reminder that Ladies and Juniors are admitted to the privileges of membership at half the usual subscription, solely on condition that the amount is paid half-yearly in advance.		14047	Library	14047
A13708				Documents	Letters In	Lewis Blair	Request to rent premises formerly occupied by Mr Smith, sharebroker, also the apartments at present used as an office by Mr R. Ross, also underground cellars as storerooms.		14047	Shop & Office Rentals	14047
A13709	15	06	1976	Documents	Letters In	Alfred Bishop	Query, from Mr Gibbs and other members of the Academy, whether the BMI Committee pay expenses, re pictures, from Melbourne to Ballarat and back, or otherwise.		14047	Committees	14047
A13710	27		1937	Documents	Letters Out	Ballaarat Mechanics' Institute, 117-119 Sturt Street, Ballarat 3350	DRAFT: Letter re survey of Australian libraries, the representatives of the Carnegie Corporation reported, inter alia: "The Ballarat Mechanics' Institute is one of the few mechanics' institutes observed which is alert and prospering. It contains a air supply of good non-fiction as well as a wide choice of novels. It is the only library observed outside the capital cities in which the collection is well catalogued. It also provides the standard magazine index, 'The Readers Guide' the only one seen in a provincial city. For its 856 readers this institute provides attractive club facilties and reading fare which is sufficient for the average general need". Resulting from good review offering free membership for a period of one month.		14047	Library	14047
A13711	21	10	1919	Documents	Newspaper Items	Mrs Chas. Buckley, 4 Hall's Crescent, Knightsbridge, London	Courier Article: Re Kindly Offer. Commitee of BMI has received the following letter, and accepted the kind offer made in it:- from Mr Newton Wanliss, MA., that Mrs Chas Buckely, formerly Miss Ida Fenning of Ballarat, wishes to donate photo of Gallipoli landing taken at 8 a.m. on 25th April 1915 and represents troops landing from the 'Lake Michigan'. Officers represented in the photo are Brigadier-General McLaurin (afterwards killed), Major J D Irvine, Lieut. Hamilton and others. As a girl Mrs Buckley enjoyed reading books in the Mechanics and was anxious now to mark her appreciation in a practical way, and gave instructions for the photo to be enlarged and presented to the Institute.		14047	Donations	14047
A13712				Documents	Letters Out	Ballaarat Mechanics' Institute, 117-119 Sturt Street, Ballarat 3350	CIRCULAR letter: Cordial invitation to inspect the Ballaarat Mechanics' Institute. Promoting the facilities of Library section, Reading Room and Smoking Room. (3 copies)		14047	Library	14047
A13713	27	05	1893	Documents	Notes	Mr Batten, Secretary, Ballaarat Mechanics' Institute, 117-119 Sturt Street, Ballarat 3350	Handwritten NOTE re Toy's Committee nomination: that about 11.15 am on this day Mr R. C. Wray, a member of Committee, came into the Office and said "we are going to upset last night's election - we have taken legal advice and we are going to upset the election on the ground that Toy's nomination paper was illegally refused". He then produced a copy of the Articles and read Clauses 16 and 6. Mr Batten declined to discuss the question with him. He said "he was determined to see the matter through if it cost him 20 pounds".		14047	Committees	14047
A13714	15	11	1898	Documents	Letters In	Joseph W. Kirton, Legislative Assembly, Victoria	Notification that a copy of letter directed to BMI from Law Department was received by Mr Kirton in error.		14047	Accounts	14047
A13715	15	11	1898	Documents	Letters In	Isaac A. Isaacs, Attorney-General, Crown Law Offices, Melbourne	Letter addressed to J. W. Kirton, Esq., MP., and forwarded to BMI Following on from the personal interview in reference to the BMI, the Act strictly speaking applies to the Institute, but recognising the exceptional character of the Institute, confirms that no steps should be taken to enforce any penalty for infringement of the Statute for not filing a balance sheet.		14047	Accounts	14047
A13716	01	12	1898	Documents	Letters In	R.T. Vale, Legislative Assembly, Victoria	Notification that following his conversation with the Hon. I. A.. Isaacs concerning the publication of Balance Sheets; no prosecution can be made without the consent of the Hon Isaacs and that is not likely to be obtained such is the impression conveyed.		14047	Accounts	14047
A13717	14121898	12	1898	Documents	Letters In	R.T. Vale, Legislative Assembly, Victoria	Has spoken to Attorney-General and will forward Attorney-General written reply to BMI.		14047	Accounts	14047
A13718	19	12	1898	Documents	Letters In	M. Byrne, Secretary to the Law Department, Crown Law Offices, Melbourne	Letter addressed to the Hon. R.T. Vale, M.P., and forward to the BMI. Advising that the Attorney General will bring the matter of the BMI Committee being relieved from certain duties imposed upon them by the Companies Act before the Cabinet for consideration during recess.		14047	Accounts	14047
A13719	31	12	1898	Documents	Letters In	M. Byrne, Secretary to the Law Department, Crown Law Offices, Melbourne	Letter addressed to Joseph W. .Kirton, Esq., MP, Lydiard Street, Ballaarat. On behalf of Attorney General forwarding a list of the Institutions registered under the provisions of section 181 of the Companies Act 1890.		14047	Accounts	14047
A13720	14	11	1898	Documents	Records	Ballaarat Mechanics' Institute, 117-119 Sturt Street, Ballarat 3350	Printed document containing details of correspondence between the BMI and the Attorney-General's Office concerning the Institute being exempt from submitting Returns to the Registrar General under the Companies Act of 1890 Section 181. 23/9/1898 W.H. Batten to Hon. Isaac A. Isaacs, Attorney -General. 12/10/1898 M. Byrne, Sec. to the Law Department, Crown Law Office to W.H. Batten Followed by a paragraph noting the response of the BMI Committee that the reply of the Attorney-General is most unsatisfactory and invite the co-operation of all institutions registered under Sec.181 with the view of inducing the Attorney-General to comply with their just claims to relief.		14047	Committees	14047
A13721	28	05	1951	Documents	Records	Ballaarat Mechanics' Institute, 117-119 Sturt Street, Ballarat 3350	Nominations for Office Bearers at the Election to be held on 28 May 1951. Nominations for President, Vice President (2), Treasurer and Committee members (9).		14047	Committees	14047
A13722	18	05	1961	Documents	Records	Ballaarat Mechanics' Institute, 117-119 Sturt Street, Ballarat 3350	Nominations for Office Bearers at Elections to be held on 22 May 1961. Nominations for President, Vice President (2), Treasurer and Committee members (9).		14047	Committees	14047
A13723	15	10	1888	Documents	Memorandum	Acting Registrar General, Registrar-General's Office, Melbourne	Confirming that the Ballaarat Mechanics' Institute was Registered on the 11th inst. Articles of Association are returned for the signatures of the 15 members who signed the Memorandum of Association. 13723.2 List of members (15) who signed the Memorandum of Association.		14047	Committees	14047
A13724	13	09	1888	Documents	Letters In	Secretary to the Law Department, Crown Law Offices, Melbourne	Referring to BMI letter of the 3rd ult., returning Memorandum of Association of The Ballaarat Mechanics' Institute, as altered by the Members, together with license attached, as required by section 1 of the Act No.764.		14047	Committees	14047
A13725	05	10	1888	Documents	Letters In	Secretary to the Law Department, Crown Law Offices, Melbourne	Referring to BMI letter of the 4th inst., returning the Memorandum of Association of The Ballaarat Mechanics' Institute, signed by the Subscribers, with the license of the Attorney General, under the provisions of the Act No. 764, endorsed thereon as desired in lieu of that furnished on the 13th ultimo.		14047	Committees	14047
A13726	25	10	1888	Documents	Memorandum	Acting Registrar-General, Registrar-General's Office, Melbourne	Returning Articles of Association for signature by the 15 members who signed the Memorandum. Notice of Situation of Office is also returned herewith a 5 shilling uncancelled stamp being required for recording same.		14047	Committees	14047
A13727	07	12	1891	Documents	Memorandum	W.H. Batten, Secretary, Ballaarat Mechanics' Institute, 117-119 Sturt Street, Ballarat 3350	Record of a Special Meeting of Committee, 7 December 1891, called for the purpose ..... "That the Secretary, Mr W.H. Batten, be appointed as Agent and authorized to let and re-let the offices of the premises connected with the Institute and to collect the rents thereof, and for all or any of the purposes to act as Agent of the Institute or to use the Institute's Corporate name and seal, as he may think fit."		14047	Committees	14047
A13728	15	01	1951	Documents	Letters Out	Ballaarat Mechanics' Institute, 117-119 Sturt Street, Ballarat 3350	Circular letter to Members that at an Extraordinary General Meeting of Members held on 15th January 1951 is was unanimously resolved that due to rising costs in every item of expenditure, the full membership fee per year be increased by 7 shillings 6 pence.		14047	Library	14047
A13729			1951	Documents	Catalogues (unbound)	Ballaarat Mechanics' Institute, 117-119 Sturt Street, Ballarat 3350	Unbound Catalogue of books 'Additions to Library during the year 1951 exclusive of reprints'. Accession numbers 29899 - 30820. (10 pages - double sided)		14047	Library	14047
A13730	30	06	1951	Documents	Statements	Ballaarat Mechanics' Institute, 117-119 Sturt Street, Ballarat 3350	Statement of Receipts and Payments for June 1951		14047	Accounts	14047
A13731	30	04	1952	Documents	Statements	Ballaarat Mechanics' Institute, 117-119 Sturt Street, Ballarat 3350	Statement of Income and Expenditure for the Year ended 30th April 1952.		14047	Accounts	14047
A13732	30	04	1960	Documents	Statements	Ballaarat Mechanics' Institute, 117-119 Sturt Street, Ballarat 3350	Statement of Income and Expenditure for the Year ended 30th April 1960.		14047	Accounts	14047
A13733	30	04	1960	Documents	Balance sheet	Ballaarat Mechanics' Institute, 117-119 Sturt Street, Ballarat 3350	Balance Sheet as at 30th April 1960 of Liabilities and Assets.		14047	Accounts	14047
A13734	30	04	1961	Documents	Statements	Ballaarat Mechanics' Institute, 117-119 Sturt Street, Ballarat 3350	Statement of Income and Expenditure for the Year ended 30th April 1961.		14047	Accounts	14047
A13735	30	04	1961	Documents	Balance sheet	Ballaarat Mechanics' Institute, 117-119 Sturt Street, Ballarat 3350	Balance Sheet as at 30th April 1961 of Liabilities and Assets.		14047	Accounts	14047
A13736	...	...	...1927	Documents	Records	Ballaarat Mechanics' Institute, 117-119 Sturt Street, Ballarat 3350	BMI Library Accession Registers. 13736.1: Book 1. D1 - 6874, 16/3/1920 - 00/7/1927 Fragile, 39 x 26 cm. Edgeworn and damaged spine 13736.2: Book 2. 6875-18675. 20/7/1927 - 00/6/1938. Fragile. 39 x 26 cm. Edgeworn and cover and spine damaged. 13736.3: Book 3. 7911-18560. 03/06/1940 - 20/03/1946. Fragile. 33 x 14 cm. Edgeworn and stained cover with damaged cover and spine. 13736.4: Book 4. 18677-33486. 26/05/1938 - 0/9/1955. 13736.5: Book 5. 33487-49659. 26/9/1955 - 6/12/1979. Fragile 13736.6: Book 6. 49660-58319. 6/12/1979 - 0/4/1997. Fragile 13736.7: Book 7. 58320-59794. 15/04/1997 - 10/09/1998. 13736.8: Book 8. 59795-61123. 1998 - 29/03/2000. 13736.9: Book 9. 61124-62518. 29/03/2000 - 17/09/2001 13736.10: Book 10 . 62519-63086. 19/09/2001 - 12/2002.		14047	Journal/Ledger	14047
A13737	...	...	...	Documents	Records	Ballaarat Mechanics' Institute	BOOKLET. The Ballaarat Mechanics' Institute Debating Society Syllabus. 13737.1 March to September 1912. 13737.2 April to September 1915.		14047	Library	14047
A13738	14	08	2010	Documents	Notices	Ballaarat Mechanics' Institute, 117-119 Sturt Street, Ballarat 3350	Ballaarat Mechanics' Institute 150th Anniversary Dinner, Craig's Royal Hotel, Saturday 14th August 2010 7.30 pm. 13738.1 Anniversary Dinner Menu. (2 copies) 13738.2 Notice "Grand Dining Room" Upstairs. (A4 printed) 13738.3 Notice advertising BMI Banquet Dinner in celebration for its 150th Anniversary ......" (4 copies) 13738.4 Guest List and Table List (A3 printed, 4 copies)		14047	Committees	14047
A13739				Documents	Regulations	Ballaarat Mechanics' Institute	Booklet 'Rules of The Ballaarat Mechanics' Institute Debating Society'. (5 Copies)		14047	Library	14047
A13740	24	06	1922	Documents	Notices	Ballaarat Mechanics' Institute	Notice handwritten on cardboard and signed by H.C. Batten, Secretary, Ballarat, 24th June 1922. Members of the Institute and all interested in the formation of a Literary and Debating Society in connection with the Institute, are invited to attend a meeting, to be held in the Committee Room on Thursday, 29th June 1922 at 8 pm.		14047	Library	14047
A13741	20	05	1901	Documents	Records	Ballaarat Mechanics' Institute	NOTICE PRINTED ON CARD measuring 9.6 cm wide x 12.5 cm high. The Ballaarat Mechanics' Institute - General Meeting of Members, 20th May 1901. ELECTION OF COMMITTEE. Eight Members to be Elected - SIX for Two years and TWO for One year. HARDY, MARSHALL, NICHOLL, McDONALD, HOLLWAY, CROWE, (retiring). WILLIAMS, WASLEY, ADENEY		14047	Committees	14047
A13742	21	08	1871	Documents	Letters In	James Dimelow, Errard Street, Ballarat	Offering a donation of 2 copies of his book on Bookkeeping.		14047	Donations	14047
A13743	07	06	1975	Documents	Newspaper Items	The Courier Newspaper, Ballarat	Courier Newspaper cutting advertising the Ballarat Mechanics' Institute Library. Advertising recreational reading, newspaper research and fees.		14047	Courier cutting	14047
A13744	26	05	1971	Documents	Newspaper Items	The Courier Newspaper, Ballarat	Courier Newspaper cutting titled 'A Busy Corner' with photograph of BMI Library main desk with librarian, Miss McArdle and assistant Miss E. Mackay.		14047	Courier cutting	14047
A13745				Documents	Records	Ballaarat Mechanics' Institute	SAMPLES of 5 Bookmarks used by the BMI over different years. 4 bookmarks have advertising on reverse side for Wastell and Cutter Optometrists & Opticians, 46 Sturt Street, Ballarat.		14047	Library	14047
A13746			1890	Documents	Records	Ballaarat Mechanics' Institute	SAMPLE x 2 of notice which was sent out to members notifying them that their requested book now available for collection.		14047	Library	14047
A13747				Documents	Records	Ballaarat Mechanics' Institute	SAMPLE of Members' Privilege Card to obtain tickets for Wednesday Picture Concerts.		14047	Concert performances	14047
A13748				Documents	Records	Ballaarat Mechanics' Institute	SAMPLE of card promoting an event on Monday evening, Dec 28th 1874. The Rev. Chas. Clark will deliver a Lecture on the 'Tower of London'.		14047	Lectures and classes	14047
A13749				Documents	Records	Britanna Picture Theatre	SAMPLE of Britannia Pictures PASS OUT		14047	Britannia	14047
A13750				Documents	Records	Ballaarat Mechanics' Institute	SAMPLE x 2 of paper notices issued by the Circulating Library. 13750.1 Green notice with Rules on the use of books. 13750.2 Cream notice detailing time allowed for keeping books, fines for damage to books.		14047	Library	14047
A13751	10	06		Documents	Letters In	Victoria League, Ballarat	Invitiation from the Chairman (Mrs Black) and Committee of the Victoria League, Ballarat, to Miss McArdle to be present at the Queen's Birthday dinner on Wed. June 10th.		14047	Library	14047
A13752				Documents	Newspaper Items	Courier Newspaper	Newspaper cutting titled 'RALPH HODGSON'S ESTATE' Notification issued by Messrs E. Doepel, sen., and T.T. Hollway, executors of the Will of the late Mr Ralph Hodgson of Bridge Street; giving details of the disbursements and bequests of the Will.		14047	Courier cutting	14047
A13753			1950	Documents	Records	The Ballarat Mechanics' Institute	The Ballarat Mechanics' Institute. Additions to Library During the year 1950 exclusive of reprints. Accession numbers 28824-29898 (Books listed include: General Works, Philosophy, Religion, Social Sciences, Philology, Natural Science, Useful Arts, Fine Arts, Literature, Biography, History)		14047	Library	14047
A13754	30	05	1946	Documents	Newspaper Items	Courier Newspaper	NOTICE of Extraordinary General Meeting of Members of The Ballaarat Mechanics' Institute to the held on the 24th June 1946 at 8.30 pm.		14047	Meetings	14047
A13755	01	02	1945	Documents	Records	Commonwealth Bank of Australia	DUPLICATE of Bank Cheque issued in USA currency 3 dollars, pay to the order of American Library Association. Cheque No.37663B.		14047	Accounts	14047
A13756	20	02	1891	Documents	Letters Out	The Ballaarat Mechanics' Institute	SAMPLE: CIRCULAR LETTER TO MEMBERS signed by Mr Batten, Secretary, calling their attention to Clause 6 of the new rules, which requires the signing of the Articles of Association a condition of membership. x 2 copies.		14047	Membership	14047
A13757	23	05	1910	Documents	Letters Out	The Ballaarat Mechanics' Institute	SAMPLE: Notification to the Members of the Ballaarat Mechanics' Institute that after the ordinary business of the Annual Meeting of Members to be on the 23rd May 1910, the Potrait in Oils of our Secretary, Mr W.H. Batten, will be unveiled as a preliminary to its being hung in the Library.		14047	Membership	14047
A13758	08	07	1912	Documents	Letters Out	The Ballaarat Mechanics' Institute	SAMPLE: Notification sent to Subscribers living in the Country detailing advantages offered by the BMI. Subscription rates, number of books available, book parcels by railway free, etc.		14047	Membership	14047
A13759				Documents	Memorandum	The Ballaarat Mechanics' Institute	SAMPLE: Reminder to members that their subscription to the BMI became due and payable on the 1st instant. Respectfully pointing out that Ladies and Juniors are admitted to the privileges of membership at half the usual subscription, solely on condition that the amount be paid half-yearly IN ADVANCE.		14047	Membership	14047
A13760	11	10	1920	Documents	Records	The State Savings Bank of Victoria, Head Office, Melbourne	Notification of changes to Interest-Bearing deposit in Pass-Book Accounts, amounts that may be withdrawn, and Deposit Stock.		14047	Accounts	14047
A13761			1888	Documents	Records	The Ballaarat Mechanics' Institute	SAMPLE of Application for: 'Family Tickets' issued by the BMI. Issued at 2 pounds per annum, payable either Yearly or Half-Yearly in advance, but not Quarterly. Children must be over the age of twelve, young men above twenty one years.		14047	Membership	14047
A13762				Documents	Records	J Cox and Co., 111 George Street	Leaflet advertising Mordan's, and other copying pressers with all the necessary appendages. (Leaflet shows a picture of a Copying Press together with stand.)		14047	Library	14047
A13763	...	...	19	Documents	Records	The Ballaarat Mechanics' Institute, 113-121 Sturt Street, Ballarat	SAMPLES OF BMI letter headed paper. 13763.1 Printed year 196? (3 copies) Photo of Institute top L/H corner. 13763.2 Printed year 193? (6 copies) Photo of Institute top L/H corner. 13763.3 Printed year 19?? (4 copies) No photo.		14047	Committees	14047
A13764		10	1863	Documents	Letters Out	Mrs F Young	SAMPLE of BMI Pre-printed letter of thanks to Mrs Young for generous co-operation in carrying out the Exhibition of Science and Art held in connection with the Institute. A very handsome sum was netted towards paying off the debt incurred in finishing the Hall of the Institute. Letter signed by Thomas Lang, President and W.H. Batten, Secretary and is framed with a decorative scalloped border. 137664.1b ON REVERSE SIDE of above - Copy of letter dated Oct 16th 1863 written by E.F. Young to the editor of the Star explaining her reasons for the the gift of genuine relics to the Mechanics' Institute Auction Bazaar.		14047	Exhibitions & Displays	14047
A13765	12	12	1857	Documents	Records	SUPPLEMENT TO THE ILLUSTRATED LONDON NEWS	COPY OF ENGRAVED PICTURE OF QUEEN VICTORIA OPENING PARLIAMENT. Drawn by J. Gilbert: Engraved by J. Williamson. A supplement to the Illustrated London News. Size 75 cm x 55 cm approx.		14047	Committees	14047
A13766	28	02	1987	Documents	Newspaper Items	Courier Newspaper Ballarat	COURIER ITEM - Mr Batten, BMI Secretary, application at the Ballarat Licensing Court to have the Mechanics' Institute registered as a club, not because it desired to sell liquor, but because it has billiard tables. The application was refused, as it was not a club within the meaning of the Act.		14047	Courier cutting	14047
A13767	04	08	1955	Documents	Records	The Australian Broadcasting Commission	ADVERTISING FLYER: The Australian Broadcasting Commission presenting third concert in the 1955 International Celebrity Concert Series COLIN HORSLEY, British Pianist. Odeon Theatre, Ballarat, Thursday 4th August at 8.15 pm.		14047	Concert performances	14047
A13768	02	12	...	Documents	Programs	The Australian Broadcasting Commission	ADVERTISING PROGRAMME: The Australian Broadcasting Commission presents ANTON DERMOTA Principal Tenor at the Vienna State Opera; accompanied at the Piano Hilde Berger-Weyerwald (his wife). Held at the Britannia Theatre, Mechanics' Institute, Ballarat.		14047	Britannia	14047
A13769	15	04	1930	Documents	Records	Ballarat Choral Union Queen Carnival	ADVERTISING FLYER: Grand Concert, Coliseum Theatre, Ballarat, Ballarat Choral Union Queen Carnival, Queen of Music, Tuesday, 15th April 1930. Program. Part proceeds Worn Out Miners and St. Joseph's Home.		14047	Concert performances	14047
A13770	...	10	1865	Documents	Records	Ballaarat Mechanics' Institute	PHOTO COPY SAMPLE of BMI printed letter of thanks to Messrs Heath and Cadele for generous co-operation in carrying out the Exhibition of Science and Art held in connection with the Institute. A very handsome sum was netted towards paying off the debt incurred in finishing the Hall of the Institute. Letter signed by Thomas Lang, President and W.H. Batten, Secretary.		14047	Exhibitions & Displays	14047
A13771	...	06	1863	Documents	Letters Out	Ballaarat Mechanics' Institute	PHOTO COPY SAMPLE LETTER: of a pre-printed letter sent on behalf of the BMI Committee informing members of the intention to hold an Auction Bazaar in aid of the fund for ceiling and finishing the large Hall of the Institute. All contributions will be acknowledged by advertisement in the Ballarat Newspapers every Saturday.		14047	Exhibitions & Displays	14047
A13772	3112	12	1861	Documents	Records	Ballaarat Mechanics' Institute	PHOTOCOPY OF FLYER: Ballaarat Mechanics' Institute, Lectures, Half Year ending Dec 31, 1861. Program of lecture series and a Soiree and Entertainment on Thursday evening, October 17th in aid of the Fund for Ceiling the Large Hall.		14047	Lectures and classes	14047
A13773	28	09	1860	Documents	Records	Ballaarat Mechanics' Institute	PHOTOCOPY: Printed Programme of Procession and Ceremony of Laying the Foundation Stone with Masonic Honors of the Ballaarat Mechanics' Institute, Friday, September 28th 1860 at 1.00 pm.		14047	Buildings	14047
A13774		01	2012	Documents	Records	Eerie Tours	Eerie Tours Proposal for Ballarat Mechanics' Institute. That parts of the Mechanics Institute would be included in their existing Ghost Tour, i.e. the old theatre and underground sections.		14047	Committees	14047
A13775	19	11	2009	Documents	Letters Out	Mr. Ian Oldham, Team Leader, Metering Services, CH R Water Corporation.	Re to your letter of 13/10/2009 regarding replacement of water meter. Although meter is located at rear of BMI, it supplies water for 123 Sturt Street, premises of NL Harvey, Photographers.		14047	Buildings	14047
A13776	6	6	1949	Documents	Letters Out		CIRCULAR LETTER TO The Librarian, Mechanic's Institute or Free Library.		14047	Books	14047
A13777	30	5	1985	Documents	Letters In	Public Affairs Manager, Gas & Fuel Corporation, 171 Flinders Street, Melbourne.	Re illustrated book to coincide with Victoria's 150th birthday, "Gas In Ballarat". Invitation to purchase to BMI from Gas & Fuel Corporation.		14047	Books	14047
A13778	2	2	1984	Documents	Letters In	Rotary Club of Ballarat East, P.O. Box 455, Ballarat, 3350.	Invitation to 15th birthday celebration of Rotary Club of Ballarat East on Tuesday 6th March 1984 at the Alexandria, Lydiard Street.		14047	Committees	14047
A13779			2009	Documents	Pamphlets (Brochures)	Theatre Heritage Australia Inc	EXTRACT FROM 'ON STAGE' Summer 2009 newsletter (p.32-33) Vol.10 No.1. 13779.1 Membership brochure for Victoria Theatre Trust.		14047	Library	14047
A13780	...	...	2004	Documents	Posters	Ballaarat Mechanics Institute	FLYERS: Twilight Talks 2004 and 2003. Dates of Twilight Talks for May 7,14,21. 28. & June 4 & 11 (3 copies). October 22, 29 & November 5,12,19 & 26 (2 copies). August 6, 13, 20, 27 & September 3, 10. 2003: October 10, 17, 24, 31 & November 7, 14 (3 copies). 13780.1 POSTER. BMI Journal. Winter Edition Volume 3 Number 1.		14047	Twilight talks	14047
A13781	12	7	2004	Documents	Letters Out	Phil Roberts	Congratulations on Life Membership.		14047	Membership	14047
A13782	20	9	2008	Documents	Letters Out	Peter Kervarec	Production of promotional cards.		14047	Advertisement	14047
A13783	23	4	2012	Documents	Letters Out	Gabrielle Kocaj, Cunningham Library, Camberwell.	Complimentary copy of "Minerva's Gaze".		14047	Books	14047
A13784	21	4	2006	Documents	Posters	Ballaarat Mechanics Institute	FLYER: "Musical Times at the Mechanics" Twilight Talks.		14047	Twilight talks	14047
A13785	14	10	....	Documents	Notices	Ballaarat Mechanics Institute	"Opera on the Goldfields" a talk by Ann Doggett.		14047	Twilight talks	14047
A13786	21	10	....	Documents	Notices	Ballaarat Mechanics Institute	"An Old Dunera Boy", a talk by Peter Freund.		14047	Twilight talks	14047
A13787	28	10	....	Documents	Notices	Ballaarat Mechanics Institute	"Old Treasures in New Houses": The Newspaper Collection of the State Library of Victoria.		14047	Twilight talks	14047
A13788				Documents	Pamphlets (Brochures)	Ballaarat Mechanics' Institute	BMI NEWSLETTERS for May 2005; May 2006; May 2007; June 2009; August 2011, September 2011; October 2011; November/December 2011; January/February 2012; March 2012; April 2012; May 2012; June 2012; July 2012; August 2012, September 2012, May 2017; July 2017; Feb 2018.		14047	Library	14047
A13789	4	11	....	Documents	Notices	Ballaarat Mechanics Institute	"The Gentle Art of the Short Story" by Mary Steele.		14047	Twilight talks	14047
A13790	11	11	....	Documents	Notices	Ballaarat Mechanics Institute	"Golden Heritage the history of College and Clarendon 1864-2004" a talk by Phil Roberts.		14047	Twilight talks	14047
A13791	18	11	....	Documents	Notices	Ballaarat Mechanics Institute	"Calico Ceilings" Goldfields Women Breaking Through, a talk by Susan Kruss.		14047	Twilight talks	14047
A13792	26	10	....	Documents	Notices	Ballaarat Mechanics Institute	Ballarat Writing Council presents a talk by Gregory David Roberts author of Shantaram.		14047	Books	14047
A13793	7	5	....	Documents	Notices	Ballaarat Mechanics Institute, 117 Sturt Street, Ballarat 3350	"Eric Tullock, Brewer and Soldier" by Norman Long.		14047	Twilight talks	14047
A13794	14	5	....	Documents	Notices	Ballaarat Mechanics Institute, 117 Sturt Street, Ballarat 3350	"A Cornish Miner's Musings" by John Hosking.		14047	Twilight talks	14047
A13795	21	5	....	Documents	Notices	Ballaarat Mechanics Institute, 117 Sturt Street, Ballarat 3350	"A Balloon on the Ballarat" by Dr. Terence O'Neill.		14047	Twilight talks	14047
A13796	28	5	....	Documents	Notices	Ballaarat Mechanics Institute, 117 Sturt Street, Ballarat 3350	"Remembering the Balibo Five" by Anne E. Stewart.		14047	Twilight talks	14047
A13797	10	10	....	Documents	Notices	Ballaarat Mechanics Institute	"Richard Davies Ireland" a talk by John Ireland.		14047	Twilight talks	14047
A13798	17	10	....	Documents	Notices	Ballaarat Mechanics Institute, 117 Sturt Street, Ballarat 3350	"War In the Underworld" by Peter d'Auvergne.		14047	Twilight talks	14047
A13799	24	10	....	Documents	Notices	Ballaarat Mechanics Institute, 117 Sturt Street, Ballarat 3350	"Haydn Bunton" a talk by Chris Donald.		14047	Twilight talks	14047
A13800	31	10	....	Documents	Notices	Ballaarat Mechanics Institute, 117 Sturt Street, Ballarat 3350	"Saving the Cerberus" a talk by John Rogers.		14047	Twilight talks	14047
A13801	7	11	....	Documents	Notices	Ballaarat Mechanics Institute, 117 Sturt Street, Ballarat 3350	Flyer advertising Spring Twilight Talks from October 22nd to November 26th.		14047	Twilight talks	14047
A13802	14	11	....	Documents	Notices	Ballaarat Mechanics Institute, 117 Sturt Street, Ballarat 3350	Flyer advertising "Ballarat Punch at The Mechanics". Priced at $9.96.		14047	Twilight talks	14047
A13803			2005	Documents	Notices	Ballaarat Mechanics Institute, 117 Sturt Street, Ballarat 3350	Flyers covering Twilight Talks. April 22nd - " The Music Man" John Semmens; April 29th - Ted Reilly" From Kendall to Murray and Beyond. Writing the Australian Bush"; May 6th - Wendy Jacobs, Well known Ballarat Architect; May 13th - Lloyd Jenkins, "The Houses of Ballarat";		14047	Twilight talks	14047
A13804			2008	Documents	Notices	Ballaarat Mechanics Institute, 117 Sturt Street Ballarat 3350	Flyers covering Twilight Talks. August 1st - "The Forgotten Philanthropist - Count O'Loughlin"; August 8th - "Daylesford & District, A Community Portrait"; August 15th - "Out of Circulation", Raising Questions about Ballarat's Circulating Libraries, a talk by Michael Taffe; August 29th - "Ballarat City Rowing Club", a talk by Kate Elliott; September 5th - "Miners Rights" by Graham Gooding; October 17th - "The Battle of Fromelles, 1916 and 2008", by Ross McMullins; October 24th - "Double Gold: The history of the Mount Franklin District" a talk by Garry Powell; November 7th - Danny Spooner's passion is the expression of British and Australian Culture through folk music; November 14th - "Fools, Madmen, Rogues and Vagabonds", How the Irish Civilised the Outlaw Colonies a talk by Professor Jarlath Ronayne.		14047	Twilight talks	14047
A13805	24	05	2002	Documents	Notices	Ballaarat Mechanics' Institute, 117 Sturt Street, Ballarat 3350	Flyer covering Twilight Talks: Autumn Session. Till Blee "The Reluctant Bishop Michael O'Connor.		14047	Twilight talks	14047
A13806			2003	Documents	Notices	Ballaarat Mechanics' Institute, 117 Sturt Street, Ballarat 3350	Flyers covering Twilight Talks: May 2 - Jan Croggon "The Folk on the Hill"; May 9 - John Daykin "What Did They Tell the Children?"; May 30 - John Semmens "Stars of the Opera and Concert Stage Revisit Ballarat via the Gramaphone"; June 6 - Di Campbell "From Privilege to Impoverished Old Age". Plus typed list of Twilight Talks for May 2-30th.		14047	Twilight talks	14047
A13807			2004	Documents	Notices	Ballaarat Mechanics' Institute, 117 Sturt Street, Ballarat 3350	Flyers covering Twilight Talks. June 11 - Charles Fahey "A Dusty Democracy"; Nov 26 - Anna Kyi "The Woah Hawp Canton Quartz Mining Company: An Enigma?"		14047	Twilight talks	14047
A13808	...	...	2011	Documents	Notices	Ballaarat Mechanics' Institute, 117 Sturt Street, Ballarat 3350	Flyers covering Twilight Talks. May 20 - Michelle McFarland "Catherine Helen Spence The Woman on the $5 note"; May 27 - Graeme Boscoe "The Crime Fiction Novel as Literature"; July 22 - "Where on Earth is Woady Yaloak?; July 29 - "Daylesford and Hepburn Springs Swiss and Italian Heritage"; August 5 - ABC's Dominic Brine "Aunty in the Country The ABC in Rural Australia"; August 12 - Prof Martin Westbrooke "Baron Ferdinand von Mueller Australia's Greatest Botanist"; August 19 - Samuel Thomas Gill "The Artist of the Goldfields"; August 26 - BMI invitiation "The Ballarat Vocal Union".		14047	Twilight talks	14047
A13809			2010	Documents	Notices	Ballaarat Mechanics Institute, 117 Sturt Street Ballarat 3350	Flyers covering Twilight Talks. August 20th - "Black and White Lindsays", a talk by Jan Clarke; August 27th - "Australian Aboriginal Languages: What are they like?", a talk by Emeritus Professor Barry Blake; September 3rd - "Aboriginal - European Contact during the whaling and sealing era", a talk by Professor Lynette Russell; September 10th - "The Ballaarat Mechanics' Institute", a talk by Jennifer Hazelwood; October 22nd - Danny Spooner sings Charles Thatcher; October 29th - "The ancient maritime origins of Torres Strait Islanders", a talk by Ian McNiven; November 5th - "The Myth of Eureka", a talk by Anne Beggs-Sunter; November 12th - a talk by Jill Blee on education in the goldfields; November 19th - "Women of the Diggings, 10c for a lookee", a talk by Dot Wickham.		14047	Twilight talks	14047
A13810			2013	Documents	Notices	Ballaarat Mechanics' Institute, 117 Sturt Street, Ballarat 3350	Flyers covering Twilight Talks. April 19 - Di Campbell "Bella Guerin"; April 26 - Janice Newton "King Billy"; May 3 - Peter Butters "R.M. Sergeant"; July 19 - Barb Dunlop "Her Majesty's Theatre Comps"; July 26 - Karenza Burk "The Ballarat Municipal Observatory"; August 2 - Dot Wickham "Eureka and St. Alipius"; August 23 - Anne Beggs Sunter "The Ballarat Fine Art Gallery: Utility and Beauty!"; October 11 - James Coghlan "Do You remember Ballarat Bertie"; Oct 25 - Assoc Prof Rod Lacey "David Uniapon - An Unknown Icon"; Nov 1 - Frank Hurley "Ballaarat Mechanics' Institute"; Nov 8 - Olwen Ford "H.V. Mackay and the Sunshine Harvester". Plus a typed list of Twilight Talks 11 October - 15 November.		14047	Twilight talks	14047
A13811	19	09	2008	Documents	Email	Ron Hohenhaus, Brisbane. ronhoh@optusnet.com.au	Thanking Clive Brooks for bookmarking copies of Courier. Researching an American actor who visited Ballarat and Bendigo in the 1870's and who was murdered in Melbourne in 1879. Investigating his whereabouts reported to be in the district of Sandhurst around the 23rd May 1878.		14047	Library	14047
A13812	..	..	2014	Documents	Notices	Ballaarat Mechanics' Institute, 117 Sturt Street	Flyer covering Twilight Talks: August 1 - Dr Anne Ridley about her ancestor "Count O'Loughlin"; August 8 - Clare Gervasoni "Daylesford Oral History Project"; August 15 - Michael Taffe "private lending libraries that used to be in Ballarat"; August 22 - Dr Dymphna Lonergan "Influence of the Irish Language on the English we speak"; August 29 - Kate Elliott "History of the first twenty years of the Ballarat Rowing Club"; September 5 - Graeme Gooding "Miners' Right"		14047	Twilight talks	14047
A13813	12	11	2008	Documents	Letters In	Ballaarat Mechanics Institute, 117 Sturt Street Ballarat 3350	Letter thanking BMI for tour and as a token of gratitude a donation of $150 for improvements to the library. Also an application for library membership.		14047	Committees	14047
A13814	11	09	2008	Documents	Email	Melissa Watts, Future Knowledge, Level 13, 200 Queen Street, Melbourne, mwatts@futureknowledge.com.au.	An email thanking BMI for the personal tour of the library conducted by a volunteer.		14047	Committees	14047
A13815	..	05	1950	Documents	Catalogues (unbound)	Gerald Neale Ltd., 3 Plaza Parade, Rowlands Road, Worthing, Sussex, England	Supplementary List of Books - Australasia.		14047	Books	14047
A13816	21	04	2006	Documents	Programs	Ballaarat Mechanics' Institute, 117 Sturt Street, Ballarat 3350	Printed program of an evening held in the Humffray Room. Musical Times at The Mechanics - Songs selected from volumes of "The Musical Times" on the shelves of the Mechanics Institute Library.		14047	Letters Out	14047
A13817	..	..	..	Documents	Cards	Ballaarat Mechanics' Institute, 117 Sturt Street, Ballarat 3350	Collection of assorted admission tickets and 'pass out' cards for events held at the Mechanics' Hall and Britannia Picture Theatre. Clarendon College; Two football matches in aid of Red Cross Fair; Ballarat and District Motor Cycle Club; High School Old Collegians' Club; 8th Batt. Senior Cadet Bugle Band.		14047	Library	14047
A13818	..	..	....	Documents	Records	Ballaarat Mechanics' Institute, 117 Sturt Street, Ballarat 3350	Correspondence and Documents relating to BMI STAGE 2 REDEVELOPMENT. 13818.1a-13818.5c: BMI 2009/10 Contract Statements. 13818.6a-13818.9e: BMI 2009/10 Pre-tender meeting/site inspection; Key Dates; Cosgriff & Assoc correspondence; Fee proposal; City of Ballarat-Tender Evaluation Panel. 13818.10a-13818.25: BMI 2009 Tender Evaluation documents. (HBO+EMTB Heritage Status Report. Emails. MP Cordia. Trade Break-up/Mark-up Rates. Cost Plan Analysis. Solar Space Danpalon. HBO+EMTB Heritage Impact Statement) 13818.26-13818-13818.35: Architects + Weirs Claims. Specifications/Advise/Specs-Colours/Changes/Contract Statements; Site Meetings Nos.3-17; Misc drawings/colour schemes. Mechanical Services Specification for BMI. 13818.33a-f - COLOUR SCHEMES - Theatre, Arch between Batten Rm and Pound Rm, Batten Room, Pound Room, Batten Room Columns.		14047	Buildings	14047
A13819				Documents	Records	Ballaarat Mechanics Institute, 117 Sturt Street, Ballarat 3350	Correspondence & documents relating to BMI redevelopment of SUTTON ROOM 2008-10. .Paint Schemes; Wendy Jacobs, Architect & Heritage Consultant; Drawings; Painting; Widdison Building Services; John Stevens Plumbing; City of Ballarat; HBO & EMTB Heritage Architects; ICE Engineering; Cosgriff & Associates Consulting Engineers;		14047	Buildings	14047
A13820				Documents	Records	Ballaarat Mechanics' Instititute, 113-117 Sturt Street, Ballarat 3350	Correspondence and documents relating to the redevelopment of the Ballaarat Mechanics' Institute (BMI) Stage 2. (non-current) 13820.1-5: Drawings. 13820.6-13: Meetings; Project Committee. 2006-8 - 13820.14-22: Report to Minister for Regional Development; Project Description & Schedule of Works; Chris Williams, Builder; amended draft Specification; emails; City of Ballarat; draft legal agreement; meetings. 2009 - 13820-50: Correspondence, Meetings; Tenders,Tender Evaluation Panel; Specifications; Proposals; Financial Statement; Acoustics; Engineering Services; Final Inspection Certificates; City of Ballarat; Pre-tender and site inspections. 13820.50a-c. Funding and other useful stuff 2009. 2010 - 13820.51-62: Correspondence; Potter Foundation grant; Financial Statements, progress claims. 13820.63-78 BMI Stage 2 Redevelopment - Correspondenc, etc 2008		14047	Buildings	14047
A13821	..	11	2004	Documents	Records	Sue Howard, City of Ballarat, PO Box 655, Ballarat 3350.	SUBMISSION: A Project for the Redevelopment of the Ballaarat Mechanics' Institute. A Submission to Mr John Brumby, Minister for Industry,Innovation and Regional Development, Victorian State Government. Submitted jointly by: The City of Ballarat and The Ballaarat Mechanics' Institute. 13821.1a-y: Submission 13821.2a-e: Financial Projections		14047	Buildings	14047
A13822				Documents	Records	Ballaarat Mechanics' Institute, 117-119 Sturt Street, Ballarat 3350	Correspondence and documents relating to the Grant Application to the Hugh D T Williamson Foundation for the redevelopment of Ballaarat Mechanics' Institute (BMI) INTERIORS. Grant amount of $150,000 obtained from the Hugh D T Williamson Foundation. Grant was made in two instalments of $75,000 in March of 2007 and 2008.		14047	Grants	14047
A13823	...	...	1951	Documents	Notes	Ballaarat Mechanics' Institute - BMI Archives	Notes From the BMI Archives - THE INCREDIBLE STORY OF THE 'JOINT AND SEVERAL' At the 1951 BMI Committee attention was drawn to a promissory note signed in 1869 by seventeen Committee members that held them "jointly and severally" responsible for the bank loan of 6,500 Pounds Sterling, enabling the erection of a building on the Institute's Sturt Street site. The document hung on the wall in the library corridor until it went missing and some years later was rediscovered when a stamp dealer in NSW lodged a newspaper advertisement seeking information about an old document he had found. A BMI member saw the advertisement and for a moderate sum the precious item was returned to the care of the Institute. 1. The quote in paragraph.1 is from the 1951 BMI Annual Report. 2. NOTE: The original document is in the Main Safe (Library Desk).		14047	Library	14047
A13824	...	...	2005-09	Documents	Records	Ballaarat Mechanics' Institute	13824 SUBMISSIONS & CORRESPONDENCE 2005-2009 re funding from the Australian Government Regional Partnerships Program for repairs and upgrades to the Minerva Space. - Submissions unsuccessful and Regional Partnerships funding program discontinued in 2009.		14047	Buildings	14047
A13825	18	11	2005	Documents	Records	Ballaarat Mechanics' Institute	Building Facts - Did you Know? Why are the windows in the basement? Article written for inclusion in the BMI Newsletter March 2015 by Architect Wendy Jacobs. Romantic myth of the early years of the street level of Sturt Street. The street levels today are very similar to the street levels in 1859 when the Minerva Space building was constructed and in 1869 when the front section of the building was added. Article explains that architect drawings clearly labelled "Basement" and it was usual practice in the 19th century to use cast iron grids and later windows to allow in light. Article also describes how the basement space was utilised as restaurant, smoking room, store rooms.		14047	Buildings	14047
A13826	...	...	...	Documents	Records	Ballaarat Mechanics Institute,117-119 Sturt Street, Ballarat 3350	A hardbound book containing newspaper cuttings and flyers for local concerts, fundraisers and other events of interest.		14047	Library	14047
A13827				Documents	Records	Ballaarat Mechanics Institute	13827.1a-c NOTES regarding BMI Basement Tenants: Extracts from the BMI Minutes database. 13827.2 Notes taken from Mr N.F. Spielvogel's "History of Ballaarat Mechanics' Institute" And the 1875 Directory - Victor Machefer, colonial wine store.		14047	Shop & Office Rentals	14047
A13828	12	04	1875	Documents	Records	Ballaarat Mechanics Institute 117 Sturt Street	Item in the Ladies Suggestion Book No. M346, as Minutes for General Business. Marshall Moved. Osborne seconded. "That the pages of the Ladies Suggestion Book be pasted together and a notice written on a fresh page requesting the ladies not to allow the book to be made the receptacle of idle and impertinent remarks". Carried.		14047	Library	14047
A13829	...	...	...	Documents	Records	Ballaarat Mechanics' Institute, 117-119 Sturt Street, Ballarat 3350	10 pound Reward Notice Handwritten - NOTICE regarding volume of "Old England" having been mutilated by some 'vile scoundrel', who has abstracted 14 large Illuminated Engravings and 150 Wood Cuts, destroying more than 400 other pages in cutting out the Pictures. The Committee will pay a Reward of 100 pounds for such evidence as will secure the conviction of the Thief. The Pictures have very likely been stolen for the purpose of filling a Scrap Book. 13829.1 List of Pictures Abstracted.		14047	Books	14047
A13830	...	...	...	Documents	Notices	Ballaarat Mechanics' Institute, 117-119 Sturt Street, Ballarat 3350.	CROSS REFERENCE WITH ARTIFACTS DATA BASE. 1. Artefacts Data Base Entry - Item re Cogne prints. 2. Article in BMI newsletter 2015. More treasures of the BMI.		14047	Library	14047
A13831	...	...	...	Documents	Records	Ballaarat Mechanics' Institute, 117 Sturt Street, Ballarat 3350	W.H. BATTEN & DESCENDANTS - Correspondence: Latham/Stephenson/Mudford/Doolan (includes family tree and copies of photographs). - W.H. Batten Portrait; family portrait. - W.H. Batten Masonic Career. - W.H. Batten lecture 28 August 1885 on J.R. Lowell (flier and copy of ticket for Charles Dickens' Christmas story recital "The Cricket on the Hearth: 1890. - Newspaper article and typescript "Father, Son, Secretary for 92 years.		14047	Staff	14047
A13832				Documents	Records	Ballaarat Mechanics Institute,117 Sturt Street, Ballarat 3350	A small black book belonging to Henry Cole Batten and containing newspaper cuttings of a personal nature.		14047	Staff	14047
A13833	17	11	1910	Documents	Newspaper Items	Ballaarat Mechanics Institute,117 Sturt Street, Ballarat	A typewritten copy of an article about the death of W.H. Batten which also contains a short history of his life.		14047	Staff	14047
A13834	...	...	...	Documents	Records	Ballaarat Mechanics' Institute, 117 Sturt Street, Ballarat 3350	Address by Henry Cole Batten on the occasion of his retirement as Secretary of the Ballaarat Mechanics' Institute. 13834a-d Type written transcript of Mr Batten's Retirement Address transcribed from Mr Batten's handwritten notes. (4 pages) 138341a-h Handwritten Address by Henry Cole Batten on the occasion of his retirement as Secretary of The Ballaarat Mechanics' Institute. (8 pages)		14047	Staff	14047
A13835	28	08	1885	Documents	Notices	Ballaarat Mechanics Institute, 117 Sturt Street, Ballarat 3350.	A notice advertising a lecture to be given by William Henry Batten on the american humourist James Russell Lowell.		14047	Staff	14047
A13836	26	07	1939	Documents	Records	Library Association of Victoria	Type written Minutes of Annual Meeting of Library Association of Victoria held 26 July 1939 in the Melbourne Town Hall. (7 pages)		14047	Meetings	14047
A13837	...	...	...	Documents	Records	Ballaarat Mechanics' Institute, 117 Sturt Street, Ballarat 3350	WILLIAM HENRY BATTEN Photographic portrait of William Henry Batten - a gift to Henry Cole Batten from his parents on the occasion of his 21st birthday on 19 November 1905. Handwritten on rear panel is the inscription: "Henry Cole Batten from his Father and Mother 19 Novr. 1905"		14047	Staff	14047
A13838	...	...	...	Documents	Records	Ballaarat Mechanics' Institute, 117-119 Sturt Street, Ballarat 3350	Batten Photograph Album containing photo memorabilia.		14047	Staff	14047
A13839				Documents	Notes	Ballaarat Mechanics Institute, 117-119 Sturt Street, Ballarat 3350	A hand-written journal dealing with Company Law, and with loose typed articles headed: "Trustee Companies" and "Company Law Notes".		14047	Books	14047
A13840	...	...	...	Documents	Records	Ballaarat Mechanics' Institute, 117-119 Sturt Street, Ballarat 3350	Private Ledger of I.J. Roff, Ballarat East. Ledger records the shirt-making business of Isaac and Joseph Roff from 1924 to 1936.		14047	Books	14047
A13841	...	...	...	Documents	Records	Ballaarat Mechanics' Institute, 117 Sturt Street, Ballarat 3350.	MINING MATERIALS - correspondence, mineral right claims, gold mining		14047	Reports	14047
A13842	...	...	.1909..	Documents	Records	Ballaarat Mechanics' Institute, 117 Sturt Street, Ballarat 3350.	Ballaarat Mechanics' Institute History & Publications. . BMI Jubilee Souvenir May 1909 (29 copies) (3 copies in library) . Under Minerva's Gaze 150 years at the Ballaarat Mechanics' Institute. (6 copies) . Spielvogel - History of The Ballaarat Mechanics' Institute 1859-1929 "Born in hope, Nurtured in Adversity". Compiled by Nathan F Spielvogel, Ballarat 1929. dedicated to the pioneers who founded the Institute, Ballarat 1929. (NOTE: THIS IS THE ONLY COPY HELD IN THE ARCHIVES).		14047	Library	14047
A13843	...	...	...	Documents	Records	Ballaarat Mechanics' Institute, 117 Sturt Street, Ballarat 3350	FINANCIAL LEDGER EXTRACTS. Bundles of loose-leaf balance sheets 1901-1951; Receipts/Payments 1950-57 and 1961; and an extraordinary "General Balance 1859 to April 1920".		14047	Accounts	14047
A13844	...	...	...	Documents	Records	Ballaarat Mechanics' Institute, 117 Sturt Street, Ballarat 3350.	HISTORY - GENERAL. Mechanics' Institutes; Mechanics' Victoria; Ballarat Historical Society. Note: The most complete set of old Ballarat Historical Society publications is in the Reference Collection.		14047	Buildings	14047
A13845	...	...	...	Documents	Records	Ballaarat Mechanics Institute,117-119 Sturt Street, Ballarat 3350	BMI BUILDINGS: - Schematic Proposal for 1998 BMI Refurbishment, Heritage Assets Branch, Dept. of Infrastructure, Melbourne. - Structural Condition Report for Main Roof Framing 2001. MacLeod Consulting. - BMI Refurb. Specifications 2006 Morton Dunn. - Removal of Asbestos Roof, Repair Roof Structure 2006. Wendy Jacobs, Architect. MacLeod Consulting. - Hamlet Space Planning, Western Heights College, 2008. - Redevelopment tenders. Contracts, Electrics.		14047	Buildings	14047
A13846	...	...	...	Documents	Records	Ballaarat Mechanics' Institute, 117-119 Sturt Street, Ballarat 3350	BALLAARAT MECHANICS' INSTITUTE CONSERVATION/PLANS AND CITY OF BALLARAT BUILDING PLANS. . Camp Street Precinct 1998 . BMI Conservation and Management Plan 2000-2001 . Performing Arts Precinct 2003 . BMI "Illuminating Our Past" 20...? . Conservation Guides		14047	Buildings	14047
A13847	...	...	...	Documents	Records	Ballaarat Mechanics' Institute, 117-119 Sturt Street, Ballarat 3350	OVERSIZE ITEMS Three copy of "THE DIGGERS' TEN COMMANDMENTS" - Printed on parchment; on each page a line drawing of 'diggers' depicting a commandment scene. (12 pages) The "Digger's Ten Commandments" prints were given to the Haymes family who donated them to the BMI with a view to them being sold to support the Institute. Purchase Book - Ledger of purchases and costs of farming materials for PW and Co.		14047	Library	14047
A13848	...	...	...	Documents	Records	Ballaarat Mechanics' Institute, 117-119 Sturt Street, Ballarat 3350	Unsorted Theatre memorabilia - Tickets		14047	Britannia	14047
A13849	14	08	2009	Documents	Records	Ballaarat Mechanics Institute,117 Sturt Street, Ballarat 3350	BMI Anniversary Dinner An invitation to the 150th Anniversary Dinner of the Mechanics' Institute. 13849.1 Cake Decoration Centrepiece.		14047	Advertisement	14047
A13850	5	5	1874	Documents	Catalogues (unbound)	Ballaarat Mechanics Institute 117 Sturt Street Ballarat	An eighteen page catalogue for the Fine Arts Exhibition to be held on the 5th May 1874.		14047	Exhibitions & Displays	14047
A13851	...	07	1874	Documents	Catalogues (unbound)	Ballaarat Mechanics Institute,117 Sturt Street, Ballarat 3350	A three page catalogue for a Grand Distribution of Works of Art.		14047	Exhibitions & Displays	14047
A13852	27	04	1874	Documents	Pamphlets (Brochures)	Ballaarat Mechanics Institute, 117 Sturt Street, Ballarat 3350	A notice of the prizes on offer at the Fine Arts Exhibition to be opened on 27th April 1874.		14047	Exhibitions & Displays	14047
A13853			1876	Documents	Notices	Ballaarat Mechanics Institute, 117 Sturt Street, Ballarat 3350	A photocopy of the front page of a catalogue advertising the Fine Arts Exhibition of 1876.		14047	Exhibitions & Displays	14047
A13854	01	05	1861	Documents	Letters Out	Ballaarat Mechanics Institute,117 Sturt Street, Ballarat 3350	An elaborate letter of thanks featuring open work embroidered paper to the ladies who held a Bazaar raising one thousand pounds towards the Institutes Building Fund. Signed by William Collard Smith, Chairman of the Ballaarat Mechanics Institute.		14047	Donations	14047
A13855	...	...	...	Documents	Pamphlets (Brochures)	Ballaarat Mechanics Institute, 117 Sturt Street, Ballarat 3350	A selection of flyers for concert programs and dinner invitations at various venues.		14047	Library	14047
A13856				Documents	Notices	Ballaarat Mechanics Institute, 117 Sturt Street, Ballarat 3350	A set of three prints that were donated to the BMI library by the Haymes family with a view to them being sold to support the Institute. The set consists of a Eureka Stockade notice, a drawing of the First Quartz Crushing Battery of Black Hill and a sketch of a NSW homestead.		14047	Exhibitions & Displays	14047
A13857				Documents	Pamphlets (Brochures)	Ballaarat Mechanics Institute, 117 Sturt Street, Ballarat 3350	An application for family membership to the BMI.		14047	Library	14047
A13858		05	2016	Documents	Pamphlets (Brochures)	City of Ballarat	Ballarat Heritage Weekend Brochure. Theme for 2016 : Ignite Your Curiosity. Program of Events.		14047	Library	14047
A13859	...	...	...	Documents	Records	Ballaarat Mechanics' Institute, 117 Sturt Street, Ballarat 3350	Sample Wine, Pale Ale, and Whisky Labels. Wine labels produced for the BMI bearing name of the Australian Wine Co., and type of wine at centre of label.		14047	Library	14047
A13860	...	...	...	Documents	Records	Ballaarat Mechanics' Institute, 117 Sturt Street, Ballarat 3350	Magazine titled: Radio Television and Hobbies. March 1961. Vol.22. No.12		14047	Library	14047
A13861				Documents	Pamphlets (Brochures)	Ballaarat Mechanics Institute, 117 Sturt Street, Ballarat 3350	A brochure detailing the costs and advantages of a BMI library membership.		14047	Membership	14047
A13862	28	09	1908	Documents	Pamphlets (Brochures)	Ballaarat Mechanics Institute, 117 Sturt Street, Ballarat 3350	A brochure advertising the 160th Grand Concert for the National Eisteddfod of Australasia.		14047	Concert performances	14047
A13863				Documents	Pamphlets (Brochures)	Ballaarat Mechanics Institute, 117 Sturt Street, Ballarat 3350	Three Begonia Festival Souvenir Pictorials for 1964, 1965 & 1966.		14047	Library	14047
A13864	...	...	...	Documents	Pamphlets (Brochures)	Ballarat Mechanics' Institute, 117-119 Sturt Street, Ballarat 3350	Series of Programs - Theatre Productions by The Ballarat Light Opera Company Brigadoon (1963); The Beggar's Opera; Carousel (1963) (2 copies); Oklahoma (1964); La Belle Helene (1964 & 1965); The Merry Widow (1979); The Two of Us (1977).		14047	Library	14047
A13865				Documents	Pamphlets (Brochures)	Ballaarat Mechanics Institute, 117 Sturt Street, Ballarat 3350	Two brochures for the Ballarat Historical Park (Sovereign Hill). One giving details of a public viewing of progress during restoration works and the other a general newsletter and report to the Annual Meeting of 1969.		14047	Library	14047
A13866	25	08	2009	Documents	Letters Out	Councillor Judy Verlin, Mayor, City of Ballarat, Town Hall, Sturt Street, Ballarat 3350	Letter of thanks and appreciation for the excellent Civic Reception held on the 150th anniversary of the Ballaarat Mechanics' Institute (BMI).		14047	Committees	14047
A13867	09	08	2010	Documents	Letters Out	Ballaarat Mechanics' Institute, 117-119 Sturt Street, Ballarat 3350	FORM LETTER - Invitation to Ballaarat Mechanics' Institute 150th anniversary dinner at Craigs Royal Hotel on Saturday 14 August 2010.		14047	Committees	14047
A13868	17	12	2009	Documents	Records	Le-anne O'Brien, Manager, Public Relations, University of Ballarat, University Drive, Mount Helen, 3353	Two documents relating to University sponsored function in honour of Ballaarat Mechanics' Institute 150th Anniversary: For discussion with Le-anne O'Brien 17/12/09. 13868.1 Notes on proposed proceedings. 13868.2 Draft suggestion for Invitations.		14047	Committees	14047
A13869	25	06	2009	Documents	Letters In	D Lloyd Jenkins, PO Box 58, South Oakleigh 3167.	Letter of apology unable to attend Monday evening's special event. Plus reference to his intention for his collection of photographic slides being transferred to CD Rom with commentary; and his decision to cover his whole collection of slides: buildings (housing styles), landscapes, overseas trips, etc., and their future donation to the BMI.		14047	Donations	14047
A13870	5	7	1946	Documents	Reports	Ballaarat Mechanics Institute, 117 Sturt Street, Ballarat 3350	A bibliography of Scientific & Industrial Reports from the United States Department of Commerce.		14047	Library	14047
A13871				Documents	Records	Ballaarat Mechanics Institute, 117 Sturt Street, Ballarat 3350	Song book from Allans Music of the Bungaree Song by Braddy Shaw.		14047	Library	14047
A13872				Documents	Pamphlets (Brochures)	Ballaarat Mechanics Institute, 117 Sturt Street, Ballarat 3350	PAMPHLET/BOOKLET. The Beginning of the Church on the Ballarat Goldfield by Austin McCallum featuring the Miners' Chapel on Sovereign Hill.		14047	Library	14047
A13873				Documents	Records	Ballaarat Mechanics Institute, 117 Sturt Street, Ballarat 3350	An example of a photocopy of a cartoon from Raemakers Cartoon magazine which have been available in the BMI reading rooms over the years. The cartoons by printmaker and cartoonist Louis Raemaker give an insight into the issues of the times.		14047	Library	14047
A13874	...	...	...	Documents	Records	Ballaarat Mechanics' Institute, 117-119 Sturt Street, Ballarat 3350	Information on the Letter Press Technology and BMI Press. The BMI made good use of the letter copying press technology which became popular from the second half of the 1800's to the introduction of typewriters. The BMI press (located on the Lending Library desk) worked in combination with a complicated process using ink, paper dampers and multi-paged tissue books. The BMI 'Letter Books' of outgoing correspondence have been entered on the Archives Data Base (see Nos 7999 to Nos.12153) and the Letter Press entered on the Artefacts Data Base No. Art.115.		14047	Library	14047
A13875				Documents	Records	Ballaarat Mechanics Institute, 117 Sturt Street, Ballarat 3350	A sample of Goodlass' "Triumph" Hat Dyes.		14047	Library	14047
A13876	07	06	2009	Documents	Letters Out	Ballaarat Mechanics Institute, 117 Sturt Street, Ballarat 350	Sample of a photocopy of a letter of invitation to the descendants of Mr. J.B. Humffray, first President of the BMI for the Annual General Meeting and recognition of its 150th Anniversary.		14047	Committees	14047
A13877	08	05	2009	Documents	Letters Out	Ballaarat Mechanics Institute, 117 Sturt Street, Ballarat 3350	A photocopy of a letter of invitation to Emeritus Professor Geoffrey Blainey AC, AO, from Frank Hurley, for the 150th General Meeting and the opening of the Stage 2 building re-development works.		14047	Committees	14047
A13878	20	8	2009	Documents	Notices	Ballaarat Mechanics Institute, 117 Sturt Street, Ballarat 3350	A photocopy of the "Running Sheet" for the Civic Reception for the 150th Anniversary of the BMI.		14047	Library	14047
A13879	18	01	2007	Documents	Tenders	Ballaarat Mechanics Institute, 117 Sturt Street, Ballarat 3350	Tenders for the installation of a lift at the BMI.		14047	Buildings	14047
A13880	...	...	...	Documents	Newspaper Items	Ballaarat Mechanics Institute, 117 Sturt Street, Ballarat 3350	Three scrapbooks of newspaper cuttings of items of interest regarding Ballarat history that were donated to the BMI.		14047	Donations	14047
A13881	11	06	2005	Documents	Letters In	Ballaarat Mechanics Institute, 117 Sturt Street, Ballarat 3350	A letter from CGU regarding an Insurance Policy renewal for the BMI.		14047	Insurance	14047
A13882	23	08	2004	Documents	Letters In	Ballaarat Mechanics Institute, 117 Sturt Street, Ballarat 3350	Correspondence relating to an overdue Payroll Declaration form.		14047	Insurance	14047
A13883	18	06	2004	Documents	Letters In	Ballaarat Mechanics Institute, 117 Sturt Street, Ballarat	A letter and estimate regarding Workcover policy renewal.		14047	Insurance	14047
A13884	12	08	2004	Documents	Letters In	Ballaarat Mechanics Institute, 117 Sturt Street, Ballarat	A letter regarding an overdue payroll form.		14047	Insurance	14047
A13885	30	04	2007	Documents	Letters In	Public Records Office Victoria, PO Box 2100, North Melbourne 3051.	Invitation to BMI to become a member of the proposed Ballarat Archives Centre Stakeholders Group to be established at Ballarat by the Public Records Office Victoria (PROV). 13885.1 Ballarat Archives Centre Stakeholders Group - Terms of Reference. 13885.2a-c Box labels (contents) 13885.3a-c Minutes 30/5/07 - PROV - Ballarat Archives Centre 13885.4a-e PROV Organisation Charts - November 2007 (Executive, Record Services, Access Services (2 pages), Business Services.		14047	Committees	14047
A13886	05	08	2008	Documents	Letters In	Ballaarat Mechanics Institute, 117 Sturt Street, Ballarat 3350	Correspondence regarding a time capsule and its location adjacent to the National Servicemen's Association memorial in Sturt Street. Attached is a plan of the Memorial indicating its location and a letter listing a number of organisations contacted regarding exhumation requests.		14047	Library	14047
A13887	...	...	2009	Documents	Records	Ballaarat Mechanics' Institute, 117 Sturt Street, Ballarat 3350	Correspondence and documents for years 2008-2009 regarding Fire and Security services for the Ballaarat Mechanics' Institute. (39 pages)		14047	Buildings	14047
A13888	...	...	...	Documents	Records	Ballarat Mechanics Institute, 117 Sturt Street, Ballarat 3350	Correspondence from 2001 to 2003 regarding NRMA Insurance for the Ballarat Mechanics Institute. (29 pages).		14047	Insurance	14047
A13889	...	...	...	Documents	Records	Ballaarat Mechanics Institute 117 Sturt Street Ballarat 3350	Correspondence from 2000 to 2004 from the Victorian Workcover Authority for the Ballaarat Mechanics Institute. (12 pages).		14047	Insurance	14047
A13890	02	04	2009	Documents	Letters In	City of Ballarat, PO Box 655, Ballarat 3353	Advising that a Footway Permit Renewal cannot be issued until a Certificate of Currency of the BMI public risk insurance policy is received.		14047	Insurance	14047
A13891	...	...	...	Documents	Records	Ballaarat Mechanics' Institute, 117 Sturt Street, Ballarat 3350	Correspondence and documents for years 2007-2009 regarding Insurance for the Ballarat Mechanics' Institute. (17 pages)		14047	Insurance	14047
A13892	....	....	..2003............	Documents	Records	Ballaarat Mechanics Institute, 117 Sturt Street, Ballarat 3350	Correspondence for years 2003 to 2004 regarding workcover for the Ballaarat Mechanics Institute from CGU Insurance. (10 pages).		14047	Insurance	14047
A13893	....	....	...........	Documents	Records	Ballaarat Mechanics Institute, 117 Sturt Street, Ballarat 3350	Correspondence and documents for 1997 to 2001 regarding Insurance for the Ballaarat Mechanics Institute. (25 pages).		14047	Insurance	14047
A13894	...	...	...	Documents	Records	Dr Celestina Sagazio, Senior Historian, National Trust of Australia (Vic)	Advice on Insurance for Historic Properties		14047	Insurance	14047
A13895	...	...	2003	Documents	Calendars	Ballaarat Mechanics' Institute, 117 Sturt Street, Ballarat 3350	2003 Ballaarat Mechanics' Institute Pictorial Calendar.		14047	Library	14047
A13896				Documents	Catalogues (unbound)	Ballaarat Mechanics' Institute, 117 Sturt Street, Ballarat 3350	W.C. Lucy Catalogue. In the 1800's, when the BMI came to purchase its bookshelves it had the best of the best to choose from as this beautiful catalogue from an Oxford manufacturer shows. W.C. Lucy could proudly boast of sales all over the Empire and its exciting innovations like the early form of a "compactus" system. 13896.1 A selection of photographs printed from the Catalogue		14047	Library	14047
A13897	...	...	1927	Documents	Programs	Ballaarat Mechanics' Institute, 117 Sturt Street, Ballarat 3350	Souvenir Song and Official Programme - "Home to Ballaarat" specially composed for and dedicated to the Citizens (past and present) of Ballaarat. Words and music by Reginald Stoneham and Will A. Bevan Decorative Program produced in sepia with coloured photo of Ballarat Town Centre on the front cover.		14047	Library	14047
A13898	...	...	...	Documents	Programs	Ballaarat Mechanics' Institute, 117-119 Sturt Street, Ballarat 3350	Page from Concert Program - "The Heart of a Nation" with an all star cast. Heart shaped picture of actors, sepia coloured.		14047	Concert performances	14047
A13899	...	09	2016	Documents	Pamphlets (Brochures)	Ballaarat City	FREE sponsored publication: Pocket Guide to the Best of Ballarat September 2016. A3 Flyer Spring Celebrations 1-3 September 2016. 3 Nights of Live Music and BMI Open Day.		14047	Library	14047
A13900	...	...	2016	Documents	Records	Ballaarat Mechanics' Institute, 117 Sturt Street, Ballarat 3350	BMI Open Day 2016. Album of Photographs.		14047	Library	14047
A13901	12	11	1946	Documents	Receipts	The Ballarat Sewerage Authority	Receipt No. 4745. Received from Mr H.C. Batten the sum of 7shillings 6pence.		14047	Accounts	14047
A13902	03	09	2016	Documents	Tickets	Ballaarat Mechanics' Institute, 117 Sturt Street, Ballarat 3350	BMI Spring Celebrations - 3 x tickets for 'Vintage Cinema and Sounds' held on Saturday Saturday September 3rd 2016, 7pm.		14047	Concert performances	14047
A13903	14	08	2016	Documents	Records	Ballaarat Mechanics' Institute, 117-119 Sturt Street, Ballarat 3350	Outline of a proposal for a Biography of Henry Sutton The Innovative Man: Australian Inventor, Scientist and Engineer. Corporate and private donations will be required in order to publish this book.		14047	Books	14047
A13904	...	...	1949	Documents	Records	Ballaarat Mechanics' Institute, 117-119 Sturt Street, Ballarat 3350	Bound Catalogue - ADDITIONS TO LIBRARY During the Year 1949 (exclusive of reprints) (2 Copies).		14047	Library	14047
A13905	20	05	2017	Documents	Posters	Ballaarat Mechanics' Institute, 117-119 Sturt Street, Ballarat 3350	A3 Advertising Poster: 'Beers Through the Years 2017' is a celebration of Ballarat brews through history. Heritage Weekend event held at the BMI.		14047	Advertisement	14047
A13906	11	03	2011	Documents	Newspaper Items	The Courier Newspaper, Ballarat	Newspaper Article Featured in The Courier edition 11/3/2011: Lucrative raffle became a real life melodrama "All the ingredients of a fine mini series". Article about the BMI 1874 Art Union and the winner of the 2500 pound golden vase.		14047	Courier cutting	14047
A13907	...	...	...	Documents	Newspaper Items	The Courier Newspaper, Ballarat	Newspaper article featured in The Courier "Institute basement reveals its past - Historic find deep below Sturt Street". Discovered pasted to a wall behind a bookcase, a 120 year old theatre bill promoting Helen Vivian starring in Mary Braddon's gothic thriller Lady Audley's Secret performed in 1885.		14047	Courier cutting	14047
A13908	23	06	...	Documents	Posters	Ballaarat Mechanics Institute, 115-117 Sturt Street, Ballarat 3350	Colour Advertising Poster for a live show DAAS Friday 23 June.		14047	Advertisement	14047
A13909				Documents	Posters	Ballaarat Mechanics' Institute, 115-117 Sturt Street, Ballarat 3350	Advertising Poster for 'The Ballaarat Mechanics' Library'. Large Poster with early photos of the Institute: Interior of Library, Views of building exterior, Smoke Room, Reading Room, The Billiard Room.		14047	Advertisement	14047
A13910	...	...	1981	Documents	Records	The Victoria League	Wall Mounted Plaque - "The Victoria League acknowledges the generous donation of Miss Peggy Holgate in providing the carpeting and redecorating of these branch rooms 1981".		14047	Shop & Office Rentals	14047
A13911	11	04	1868	Documents	Records	Ballaarat Mechanics' Institute, 117-119 Sturt Street, Ballarat 3350	13911. List (1-8) of Alterations and Additions to Plans. 13911.1a-b Ballaarat Mechanics' Institute Committee invitation for Competitive Designs to be submitted for the new building to be erected on the frontage to Sturt Street. 13911.2 Drawing of Basement Restaurant and Smoking Room; Ground Floor Offices.		14047	Buildings	14047
A13912	29	08	2007	Documents	Letters In	Jane Verdoorn, City Governance Officer, City of Ballarat, PO Box 655, Ballarat 3353	Acknowledging receipt of a Bank Guarantee to the amount of $25496 as security deposit for Refurbishment of the Mechanics Institute 2006. Bank Guarantee Numbers D1635 & D1636. Application No. 22/2007-BG		14047	Buildings	14047
A13913	30	08	2007	Documents	Letters In	Wayne Cooper, Building Surveyor, MBA Building Services P/L, 74A Main Road, Ballarat 3350	Notification that Building Permit BS 1273 200420153/0 /0 Lot No. 117-119 Sturt Street, Ballarat, issued for the Alteration to existing building, lapsed on 11/05/2007.		14047	Buildings	14047
A13914	26	06	2007	Documents	Notes	Wendy Jacobs, Architect and Heritage Consultant, 15 Dana Street, Ballarat 3350.	Ballaarat Mechanics' Institute - Interior Works - Notes on Site Visit 26 June 2007.		14047	Buildings	14047
A13915			2007	Documents	Records	Morton Dunn Architects	Ballaarat Mechanics' Institute - Project No.0642. Site Meeting Minutes: 5/4/2007; 19/4/2007; 7/5/2007; 24/5/2007; 7/6/2007; 28/6/2007; 6/7/2007; 20/7/2007; 7/8/2007; 24/8/2007; 24/9/2007; 28/9/2007; 12/10/2007; 26/10/2007; 9/11/2007; 30/11/2007; 14/12/2007.		14047	Buildings	14047
A13916	22	01	2000	Documents	Newspaper Items	The Ballarat Courier Weekend Magazine	The Courier Weekend Magazine "Inside Ballarat's Mechanics' Institute Hidden Treasure".		14047	Courier cutting	14047
A13917	07	06	1975	Documents	Newspaper Items	The Ballarat Courier	Article "Mechanics Took 7 Years to Get Their Institute". Research of the establishment of the Ballarat Mechanics' Institute by Mr Peter Fryar of the Ballarat State College.		14047	Courier cutting	14047
A13918	18	04	1950	Documents	Newspaper Items	The Ballarat Courier	Newspaper article "Extension By Mechanics' Institute". Regarding BMI purchase of two-storey shop property adjoining the Institute on the west side.		14047	Courier cutting	14047
A13919	13	07	1885	Documents	Plans & Drawings	Edgar Bartrop, Ballarat	Drawing of the Township Allotments Sturt Street, Ballaarat 1885. Drawing scale in Links, Public Records Office, Melbourne, July 23rd 1885.		14047	Buildings	14047
A13920	...	...	1927	Documents	Plans & Drawings	Ballaarat Mechanics' Institute, 117-119 Sturt Street, Ballarat 3350	Photocopy from a book of - The Chess Room. Year 1927. Photocopied Picture of - A Corner of the Smoke Room		14047	Buildings	14047
A13921			1918	Documents	Records	Ballaarat Mechanics' Institute, 117-119 Sturt Street, Ballarat 3350	Advertising Flyer featuring 'The Ballaarat Mechanics' Library' and its resources. Pictures of Library, Entrance and Front View, Smoke Room, The Reading Room and The Billiard Room are featured. Circa 1918.		14047	Buildings	14047
A13922				Documents	Records	Ballaarat Mechanics' Institute, 117-119 Sturt Street, Ballarat 3350	Mechanics' Hall, Ballarat. Box Plan of Seating - Front Seats Only		14047	Buildings	14047
A13923				Documents	Records	Ballaarat Mechanics' Institute, 117-119 Sturt Street, Ballarat 3350	Advertising Flyer. The Ian Potter Foundation Mezzanine. Flyer features a large photo of Sir Ian Potter and includes details of the Ian Potter Foundation grant of $300,000 towards the Ballaarat Mechanics' Institute's building restoration project. Mezzanine level named in recognition of the grant. 13923.1 Printed picture of Sir Ian Potter		14047	Advertisement	14047
A13924	28	10	2017	Documents	Pamphlets (Brochures)	City of Ballarat & Visit Ballarat	A3 Promotional Booklet presented by Open House Melbourne, City of Ballarat & Visit Ballarat. 'Open House Ballarat'. 28-29 October 2017. Free Architectural Weekend.		14047	Advertisement	14047
A13925	...	...	...	Documents	Pamphlets (Brochures)	Ballaarat Mechanics' Institute, 117-119 Sturt Street, Ballarat 3350	A3 promotional booklet. Photocopies of historic exterior and interior rooms of BMI. Includes building facade, library, smoke room, reading room, billiard room, Hall.		14047	Advertisement	14047
A13926			1993	Books	Thesis	Produced by Keith Davison	The Ballarat Mechanic's Institute 1859-1951 and the Influence of Henry Cole Batten 1911-1951 Thesis, Keith Davison, Thesis submitted in fulfillment of the requirements of the degree of Master of Librarianship, Graduate Department of Librarianship, Archives and Records, Monash University, September, 1993.		14047	Books	14047
A13927	..	...	2018	Image	Records	Ballaarat Mechanics' Institute, 117-119 Sturt Street, Ballarat 3350.	White STENCIL cut out of images of a: glass, carafe (2), jug		14047	Exhibitions & Displays	14047
A13928	18	11	2007	Documents	Email	From Rex Bridges to Frank Hurley	BMI Steering Notes - sent Agenda to Tony Diamond's email. Included item re Hooper Room re completion of works by Weirs.		14047	Buildings	14047
A13929	05	05	2007	Documents	Email	Frank Hurley to Alan Morton	BMI Project Options with attachment of Minutes of 12 April Project Committee. Items to be raised are telephone/computer wiring to Sutton Room and other spaces such as Humffray, Batten, OME, Hooper.		14047	Buildings	14047
A13930	25	09	2007	Documents	Email	Fom Rex Bridges to Alan Morton	BMI Renovation. Confirming that Humffray Room booked for period 2 and 6 October and 14 - 23 October and 26October to 3 November. Power required to Batten room for Friday night Twilight Talk series Friday 12 October - Friday 16 November.		14047	Buildings	14047
A13931	23	11	2007	Documents	Email	From Andrew Miller to Rex Bridges. Cc to Tim Reinders@Ballarat.vic.gov.au; office@sjweir.net; mail@mortondunn.com.au	BMI Tour on Sat 24/11/2007. Tour relates to visit to Ballarat by the Aust Institute of Civil Engineers (Heritage Division). Advice so as to avoid risk to SJ Weir, Council, tour group and yourself. Site Safety Plan, Risk Assessment, Authorisation.		14047	Buildings	14047
A13932	...	...	1910	Documents	Records	Ballaarat Mechanics' Institute, 117-119 Sturt Street, Ballarat 3350.	Ballaarat Mechanics' Institute Subscription Book 1910-1914. Record of magazines sold 1910. Record of News Papers 1914-1917. Members roll 1910-1916. Notes of bad depts. Notes regarding arrears notices. marbling of end papers		14047	Journal/Ledger	14047
A13933	...	04	2007	Documents	Reports	Ballaarat Mechanics' Institute, 117-119 Sturt Street, Ballarat 3350	Building Committee Report April 2007. Main contract with S.J. Weir P/L. Theatre refurbishment. Meeting Items: Security of the whole building. Carpet for library requested by Library Committee.		14047	Buildings	14047
A13934	...	...	...	Documents	Records	Ballaarat Mechanics' Institute, 117-119 Sturt Street, Ballarat 3350	Produce Sales Journal. BLANK, NO ENTRIES. Large heavy duty bound volume 36 x 49 x 3.5 cm. Red marbling on end pages and marbled edging on pages.		14047	Journal/Ledger	14047
A13935	..1	...7	..1926.	Documents	Records	Ballaarat Mechanics' Institute, 117-119 Sturt Street, Ballarat 3350.	CASH BOOK - Subscriptions 1/7/1926-31/3/1936		14047	Journal/Ledger	14047
A13936	...	...	1949	Documents	Records	Ballaarat Mechanics' Institute, 117-119 Sturt Street, Ballarat 3350.	BMI Booklet. ADDITIONS TO LIBRARY. For year 1949 exclusive of reprints.		14047	Library	14047
A13937	...	...	...	Documents	Records	Ballaarat Mechanics' Institute, 117-119 Sturt Street, Ballarat 3350.	LEDGER: Scrapbook containing historical newspaper articles/pictures of the British Royal Family from the early 1900s. Donated by Jessie Bamford.		14047	Journal/Ledger	14047
A13938	...	...	...1938	Documents	Records	Ballaarat Mechanics' Institute, 117-119 Sturt Street, Ballarat 3350.	JOURNAL/LEDGER BOOKLIST CUTTINGS: Alphabetical Index contains information of new additions to Library. Page 1 onwards (following alphabetical section) newspaper cuttings, and BMI Library recent additions		14047	Journal/Ledger	14047
A13939	...	...	...	Documents	Records	Ballaarat Mechanics' Institute, 117-119 Sturt Street, Ballarat 3350.	LEDGER: ROOMS AND SUNDRY LETTINGS 1920-24.		14047	Journal/Ledger	14047
A13940	..	..	...	Documents	Records	Ballaarat Mechanics' Institute, 117-119 Sturt Street, Ballarat 3350.	LEDGER/JOURNAL: Pages 1-14 EXPENSES for year 1877 - Art Union Tickets; Prizes; Art Union; Printing; Advertising; Commissions; Furniture; Mechanics' Institute. Pages 15-51 Years 1887-1889 - TENANCY/RENT Payments. Pages 52-58 Years 1914-1926 - Miscellaneous Billiard Room expenses. Pages 59-241 Years 1941-1944 - Subscriptions		14047	Journal/Ledger	14047
A13941	...	...	...	Documents	Records	Ballaarat Mechanics' Institute, 117-119 Sturt Street, Ballarat 3350.	LEDGER/JOURNAL: BMI LIBRARY FICTION RECORD Date Unknown.		14047	Journal/Ledger	14047
A13942	.3..	...5	...1921	Documents	Records	Cash book May 1921 - October 1934 Ballaarat Mechanics' Institute, 117-119 Sturt Street, Ballarat 3350	CASH BOOK 3 May 1921 - 31 October 1934. Contains subscription and monthly accounts. summary receipts and bank reconciliation statement and summary of receipts marbling of end papers		14047	Journal/Ledger	14047
A13943	..01.	.04..	..1936.	Documents	Records	Subscription Ledgers Ballaarat Mechanics' Institute, 117-119 Sturt Street, Ballarat 3350.	LEDGER/JOURNALS: SUBSCRIPTIONS. 1. Subscriptions April 1936 - June 1941 (144 pages) 33.5 H x 21 W x 2.5 D cm 2. Subscriptions June 1944 - Aug. 1949 (143 pages) 33.5 H x 22.5 W x 3 D cm 3. Subscriptions Sept 1949 - Aug. 1960 (189 pages) 33.5 H x 22 W x 3.5 D cm marbling of end papers		14047	Journal/Ledger	14047
A13944	16	11	2018	Documents	Pamphlets (Brochures)	Ballaarat Mechanics' Institute, 115-117 Sturt Street, Ballarat 3350	2 FLYERS: 13944.1 and 13944.2 The Third National Conference of Mechanics' Institutes Australia, Schools of Arts and Their Ilk. Hosted by Mechanics' Institutes of Victoria Inc., and held in Ballarat, 16-18 November 2018.		14047	Advertisement	14047
A13945				Documents	Records	Ballaarat Mechanics' Institute, 115-117 Sturt Street, Ballarat 3350	LEDGER: Unused Ledger.		14047	Journal/Ledger	14047
A13946	23	08	1915	Documents	Records	Ballaarat Mechanics' Institute, 117-119 Sturt Street, Ballarat 3350	Personal memoranda for H.C. Batten re watch, boot size, hat size and collar size.		14047	Staff	14047
A13947	30	10	1968	Documents	Statements	The Receipt Duties Branch, 3rd Floor, 453 Latrobe Street, Melbourne.	Three Form "U" Statements for 30 October 1968, 3 November 1969 and 21 December 1970, and accompanying calculations.		14047	Accounts	14047
A13948	21	05	1914	Documents	Tickets	Loyal Orange Institution, Ballarat Lodge	Ticket for concert in City Hall Ballarat		14047	Concert performances	14047
A13949	26	6	1968	Documents	Letters In	Comptroller of Stamps, 436 Lonsdale Street, Melbourne.	Bulk Receipt Duty. Comptroller of Stamps. SD 105235. Years 1968 & 1969.		14047	Accounts	14047
A13950	1	11	1871	Documents	Letters In	Chief Secretary's Office, Melbourne	Letter to W. H. Batten re Grant of one hundred pounds to BMI		14047	Grants	14047
A13951	15	9	1919	Documents	Membership Records (unbound)	Ballaarat Mechanics' Institute, 117-119 Sturt Street, Ballarat 3350.	Booklet containing BMI Subscription receipts from 15th Sept 1919 -10th Oct 1919		14047	Subscriptions	14047
A13952	21	12	1937	Documents	Records	Ballaarat Mechanics' Institute, 117-119 Sturt Street, Ballarat 3350.	Petty Cash Book December 1937 - May 1944 Marbling of end papers		14047	Journal/Ledger	14047
A13953	...	...	...	Documents	Notes	Ballaarat Mechanics' Institute, 117-119 Sturt Street, Ballarat 3350.	Booklet of hymn metres labelled Chapel Metres marbling on covers		14047	Journal/Ledger	14047
A13954	5	7	1934	Documents	Records	Ballaarat Mechanics' Institute, 117-119 Sturt Street, Ballarat 3350.	Duplicate Order and Memorandum Book containing carbon copies of overseas book orders from 5th July 1934 to 25th february 1937		14047	Library	14047
A13955		01	1924	Documents	Records	Unknown	Large Ledger titled Produce Sales with brown marbled end pages Produce sales of oats bran, chaff, flour potatoes etc 48.5 x 35 x 3.5 cm		14047	Journal/Ledger	14047
A13956	22	5	1944	Books	Records	Ballaarat Mechanics' Institute, 117-119 Sturt Street, Ballarat 3350.	BMI Petty Cash Book (labelled Journal) from 22nd May 1944 to Feb. 1951		14047	Journal/Ledger	14047
A13957	...	...	1947	Documents	Records	Ballaarat Mechanics' Institute, 117-119 Sturt Street, Ballarat 3350.	Binder containing H C Batten's Bank of Australasia accounts 1947- 1951 (personal account)		14047	Accounts	14047
A13958	...	...	1943	Documents	Records	Ballaarat Mechanics' Institute, 117-119 Sturt Street, Ballarat 3350	Records of Accounts for 1943. Months: January, June, August, October, December.		14047	Accounts	14047
A13959	...	...	1944	Documents	Records	Ballaarat Mechanics' Institute, 117-119 Sturt Street, Ballarat 3350	Accounts submitted for payment 18th December 1944.		14047	Accounts	14047
A13960	...	...	1945	Documents	Records	Ballaarat Mechanics' Institute, 117-119 Sturt Street, Ballarat 3350	Records of Accounts Year 1945. Months: January, February, March, April, May, August, September.		14047	Accounts	14047
A13961	...	...	1968	Documents	Records	Ballaarat Mechanics' Institute, 117-119 Sturt Street, Ballarat 3350	Accounts 1946 - May, Aug, and Sept.		14047	Accounts	14047
A13962	28	10	1968	Documents	Records	Ballaarat Mechanics Institute 117-119 Sturt Street Ballarat 3350	Receipt book from 28th October 1968 to 23 February 1970.		14047	Accounts	14047
A13963	...	...	1946	Documents	Records	Ballaarat Mechanics' Institute, 117-119 Sturt Street, Ballarat 3350	Record of Accounts from 1 November 1945 to 30 April 1946.		14047	Accounts	14047
A13964	...	...	1947	Documents	Records	Ballaarat Mechanics' Institute, 117-119 Sturt Street, Ballarat 3350	Accounts and Invoices 1947. Months: January, March, April, November		14047	Accounts	14047
A13965	22	12	1983	Documents	Records	Ballaarat Mechanics Institute 117-119 Sturt Street Ballarat 3350	National Australia Bank Deposit Book 22nd December 1983 to 4th September 1984.		14047	Accounts	14047
A13966	29	5	1963	Documents	Records	Ballaarat Mechanics Institute 117-119 Sturt Street Ballarat 3350	Petty Cash book 29th May 1963 to 14th April 1966.		14047	Accounts	14047
A13967	5	1	1985	Documents	Records	Ballaarat Mechanics Institute 117-119 Sturt Street Ballarat 3350	Wages book 5th January 1985 to 17th June 1988.		14047	Accounts	14047
A13968	3	7	1987	Documents	Records	Ballaarat Mechanics Institute 117-119 Sturt Street Ballarat 3350	National Australia Bank Deposit book 3rd July 1987 to 28th November 1991.		14047	Accounts	14047
A13969	19	1	1995	Documents	Records	Ballaarat Mechanics Institute 117-119 Sturt Street Ballarat 3350	Receipt book for books purchased from 19th January 1995 to 20th February 1996.		14047	Accounts	14047
A13970			1973	Documents	Records	Ballaarat Mechanics Institute 117-119 Sturt Street Ballarat 3350	National Australia Bank Pay-In Books: A13970.1, 31 May 1972 to 23rd March 1973. A13970.2, 30 March 1973 to 22nd February 1974. A13970.3, 28th February 1974 to 31st December 1974. A13970.4, 9th November 1981 to 30th October 1981.		14047	Accounts	14047
A13971	21	1	1988	Documents	Records	Ballaarat Mechanics Institute 117-119 Sturt Street Ballarat 3350	National Australia Bank Term Deposit Record from Jan 21st 1988 to 21 Jan 1991		14047	Accounts	14047
A13972	21	1	1991	Documents	Records	Ballaarat Mechanics Institute 117-119 Sturt Street Ballarat 3350	National Australia Bank Term Deposit Confirmation Record. 21st January 1991 to 21st January 1992.		14047	Accounts	14047
A13973	24	8	1974	Documents	Records	Ballaarat Mechanics Institute 117-119 Sturt Street Ballarat 3350	Wages book 24th August 1974 to 10th September 1977.		14047	Accounts	14047
A13974				Documents	Records	Ballaarat Mechanics Institute 117-119 Sturt Street Ballarat 3350	Wages book 28th February 1970 to 19th July 1971.		14047	Accounts	14047
A13975				Documents	Records	Ballaarat Mechanics Institute 117-119 Sturt Street Ballarat 3350	Three Australia Treasury Bonds receipts: 13975.1 to the value of 300 pounds. 13975.2 Receipt No: 41051 to the value of $1000. 13975.3 Receipt No: 57057 to the value of $4000. 13975.4 to the value of 400 pounds.0		14047	Accounts	14047
A13976	....	....	1973	Documents	Records	Ballaarat Mechanics Institute 117-119 Sturt Street Ballarat 3350	Miscellaneous receipts for the year 1973.		14047	Accounts	14047
A13977	....	....	1958	Documents	Records	Ballaarat Mechanics Institute 117-119 Sturt Street Ballarat 3350	Miscellaneous receipts for the year 1958. 13977.1, Darling Smith Carriers X2 13977.2, Petty Cash disbursement record 18.8.58 13977.3, Salaries ending August 1958		14047	Accounts	14047
A13978				Documents	Records	Ballaarat Mechanics Institute 117-119 Sturt Street Ballarat 3350	Miscellaneous accounts and receipts for the year 1948: April, May. June. July and August.		14047	Accounts	14047
A13979	....	....	1985	Documents	Records	Ballaarat Mechanics Institute 117-119 Sturt Street Ballarat 3350	Misecellaneous receipts for the years 1985 to 1987		14047	Accounts	14047
A13980	....	....	1984	Documents	Records	Ballaarat Mechanics Institute 117-119 Sturt Street Ballarat 3350	Miscellaneous accounts & receipts for the years 1983 & 1984.		14047	Accounts	14047
A13981	....	....	.....	Documents	Posters	Ballaarat Mechanics Institute 117-119 Sturt Street Ballarat 3350	Poster for memorial service for the life of Roger Myles Burrows.		14047	Staff	14047
A13982	26	5	2018	Documents	Posters	Ballaarat Mechanics Institute 117-119 Sturt Street Ballarat 3350	Poster advertising the Ballarat Heritage Weekend, 26th & 27th May 2018.		14047	Exhibitions & Displays	14047
A13983	4	5	2008	Documents	Regulations	Ballaarat Mechanics Institute, 117-119 Sturt Street Ballarat 3350.	Sheet detailing terms and conditions for hire of Humffray Room and Theatre Royal at the BMI for a Borsalino function.		14047	Room booking	14047
A13984	9	1	2007	Documents	Letters In	Ballaarat Mechanics Institute 117-119 Sturt Street, Ballarat 3350.	Letter from ADT regarding them monitoring Fire Alarms for the BMI. Includes monitoring costs for services and associated forms.		14047	Buildings	14047
A13985	23	2	2008	Documents	Letters In	Ballaarat Mechanics Institute,117-119 Sturt Street, Ballarat 3350.	Letter of thanks from Professional Historians Association for an information session held at the BMI and an accompanying donation of $200. Rex Bridges.		14047	Donations	14047
A13986	...	...	....	Documents	Tickets	Ballaarat Mechanics Institute 117-119 Sturt Street Ballarat 3350	Three tram tickets of the Melbourne and Metropolitan Tramways Board, 4, 6 & 7 pence.		14047	Donations	14047
A13987	...	...	1939	Documents	Reports	The Ballaarat Mechanics' Institute, 117-119 Sturt Street, Ballarat 3350.	Eightieth Annual Report of the Committee of the Ballaarat Mechanics' Institute. Includes Income and Expenditure Account for the Year Ended 30 April 1939; Balance Sheet as at 30 April 1939 and Statement of Receipts and Payments for the Year ended 30 April 1939.		14047	Committees	14047
A13988	...	...	2016	Documents	Records	Ballaarat Mechanics Institute 117-119 Sturt Street Ballarat 3350	A selection of printed images from "The Ballarat Life" photographs featured in "In the Picture" Exhibition at BMI September 2016.		14047	Exhibitions & Displays	14047
A13989	...	...	1927	Documents	Cards	Ballaarat Mechanics Institute 117-119 Sturt Street Ballarat 3350	Membership card for July 1926 to July 1927 for M. Martin (Craig's Hotel) Cnr Sturt & Service Streets Ballarat.		14047	Membership	14047
A13990	17	04	2008	Documents	Email	Email: Frank Hurley to Rex Bridges	Page 1: draft terms and conditions for Chris Dickens (shop/office rental); Discussions with Mayor and Ballarat City CEO re Stage 2; Geoff Hocking (cobbler) leasing interests; UB Building Manager Jim Burrows Sutton Room Uni lease. (2008) Pages 2 & 3 emails re above involving Phil Roberts, Jill Blee and Frank Hurley. 8/3/2008 From Jill Blee to Rex Bridges - Re: Chris Dickens. 17/3/2008 From Rex Bridges to Phil Roberts, Jill Blee, Frank Hurley - Re: Chris Dickens' proposal: To conduct Sunda Afternoon BORSALINO - Ballarat Arts Salon and Tea Dance. Also Tango Club in Humffray Room.		14047	Committees	14047
A13991	...	...	...	Documents	Posters	Ballaarat Mechanics' Institute, 117-119 Sturt Street, Ballarat 3350.	Ten Wrapping Paper Designs from the BMI Collection produced by Amy Tsilemanis and Julian Potter		14047	Exhibitions & Displays	14047
A13992	30	07	2010	Documents	Certificates	Building Surveyor Peter O'Donnell	Two permits A. Copy of Occupancy Permit 2006-1011 from City of Ballarat. Issued 7/8/2008 For Refurbishment of front portion of building, new lift and amenities. B. Occupancy Permit 2009-344 from City of Ballarat. Issued 30/7/2010 For Batten, Pound and Committee Rooms.		14047	Buildings	14047
A13993	18	04	2010	Documents	Certificates	National Trust	Ballarat Heritage Awards 2010 - Nomination for Enhancement of a Heritage Place		14047	Award	14047
A13994	20	08	2009	Documents	Certificates	Ballarat Come to Life	Certificate of Congratulations presented to BMI in celebration of the 150th Anniversary		14047	Award	14047
A13995	10	05	2013	Documents	Certificates	Ballarat Heritage Awards 2013	Ballarat Heritage Awards 2013 Finalist Conservation of a heritage place or Historic Collection. Special Recognition for Long Term Commitment to Heritage Conservation		14047	Award	14047
A13996	...		1930?	Pamphlet	Pamphlets (Brochures)	Tourist Brochure for Ballarat issued by Ballarat Tourist Bureau.	Detailed guide to Ballarat and district. Possibly published early 20th Century as it is not dated.		14047	Ballarat History	14047
A13997	...	...	...	Documents	Letters In	Victoria State Emergency Service, Ballarat Unit	Assessment of Mechanics Institute Building. Pre-renovations. Two pages		14047	Buildings	14047
A13998	...	...	2004	Documents	Records	Mechanics Institutes of Victoria Inc	CD - Buildings, Books and Beyond: Mechanics' Institutes Worldwide Conference 2004. Proceedings of an International Conference convened by the Mechanics' Institutes of Victoria at Swinburne University, Prahran Campus. ISBN 0-9756000-0-1		14047	Library	14047
A13999				Documents	Records	Ballaarat Mechanics' Institute, 117-119 Sturt Street, Ballarat 3350.	Empty ledger with marbled end pages 48cm H x 32cm W x 7cm D		14047	Journal/Ledger	14047
A14000	...	...	...	Documents	Records	Maynes Reef Gold Mine	MINING MATERIALS. Maynes Reef Gold Mining Co. Mayne Reef Line, Mt Glasgow, near Talbot. Correspondence, drawings of reef, geological assessment, mineral right claims, gold mining.		14047	Reports	14047
A14001	13	11	2007	Documents	Reports	Ballaarat Mechanics' Institute, 117-119 Sturt Street, Ballarat 3350	BMI Membership Committee, Inaugural Meeting 13 November 2007. (3 pages) 14001.1 Report of Inaugural Meeting. 14001.2 BMI Membership Committee Meeting 11/12/2007. (2 pages)		14047	Committees	14047
A14002	09	07	2007	Documents	Records	Wendy Jacobs, Architect and Heritage Consultant, 15 Dana Street, Ballarat 3350.	Copy of letter addressed to Mr Robert Green, Senior Architect, Heritage Victoria. Re: Victorian Heritage Register No. H987. Interior Works concerning rewiring of the ground floor space, theatre seating and Conservation Management Plan.		14047	Buildings	14047
A14003	20	06	2007	Documents	Email	OUT: From: Frank Hurley to Mark McKenzie-McHarg cc to Phil Roberts IN: To: Frank Hurley from Morton Dunn Architects	Re: Ballaarat Mechanics' Institute - Revised Stage cost plan. (2 emails)		14047	Grants	14047
A14004	13	07	2007	Documents	Email	OUT: From: Frank Hurley To: Caitriona.Fay@ianpotter.org.au IN: From: Caitriona Fay	Re. Ballaarat Mechanics' Institute. Advising of updates of applications for Grants to DOTARS and Victorian Department of Regional Development for Grants for Stage 2 of the redevelopment of the Ballaarat Mechanics' Institute and details of partnering contributions. 14004.1a-g Presentation to Central Highlands Area Consultative Committee 16/7/2007.		14047	Grants	14047
A14005	26	06	2007	Documents	Reports	Ballaarat Mechanics' Institute, 117-119 Sturt Street, Ballarat 3350	Redevelopment of the BMI Stage 2 Report. Presentation to Central Highlands Area Consultative Committee 16th July 2007. Including A. Front page B. Financial Statement C. Area Schedule costing D. Contributing partners E. Regional partnership ( DOTARS) F. Business Plan G.List of letters of support.		14047	Grants	14047
A14006	22	5	1961	Books	Records	Ballaarat Mechanics Institute 117 - 119 Sturt St, Ballarat, 3350	Accounts submitted to finance Committee 22nd May 1961 to 16th February 1987 Finance Committee meeting minutes and marbling of end papers		14047	Journal/Ledger	14047
A14007	--	--	----	Documents	Notices		Part of Marbled Book Binding with subscription information for Ballarat East Public Library		14047	Library	14047
A14008	17/9/2019	9	2019	Documents	Notices	Clive Brooks	Memorial Order of Service for funeral of Clive Brooks, Lifetime BMI member, ex Board member, Volunteer Coordinator, finance support and historian.		14047	Staff	14047
A14009	...	...	1919	Documents	Pamphlets (Brochures)	Donate by B Ebbs from Ebbs family history	Music. words and historical information courtesy of Ian Parrôt, grandson of the composer Edith Mary Parrôt and a member of the Sturt-Buninyong Masonic Lodge no. 23. The music is the 'Dawn of Peace' by Edith Mary Parrôt, the winner of a world-wide competition for an anthem for the League of Nations in 1919.		14047	Music & history	14047
A14010	23	11	1937	Documents	Receipts	Floral Festival Committee Lydiard to Albert street Block South Side	Floral Festival Committee Lydiard to Albert street Block South Side final statements for receipts and payments for period 23 November 1937 to 31 March 1938. Agenda for meeting 13 April 1938		14047	Accounts	14047
A14011	25	09	1868	Documents	Specifications	Mechanics Institute of Ballaarat 117-119 Sturt Street Ballarat 3350	Specification of work to be done and materials to be used in the erection and completion of additions to the Mechanics Institute. 14011.1 ( rough draft) of Specification with 'notes' on some pages.		14047	Buildings	14047
A14012	26	09	1868	Documents	Agreements	Ballaarat Mechanics Institute 117-119 Sturt Street Ballarat 3350	Memorandum of Agreement for required work to Mechanics Institute. Builder Coulson.		14047	Buildings	14047
A14013	03	01	1946	Documents	Correspondence	Britannia Picture Theatre, Mechanics' Institute, Sturt Street, Ballarat.	Photocopy of a Letter from the Secretary, General Health Branch, Public Health Department, Melbourne. re request to the Britannia Theatre to provide plans within four months for remodelling to enable the Theatre to comply with building regulations in regard to exits, sanitary accommodation and cinema cabin.		14047	Britannia	14047
A14014	17	02	2020	Documents	Pamphlets (Brochures)	Henry Sutton Biography overview	Overview of Henry Sutton's life and the places in Ballarat that are related to his life and work.		14047	Music & history	14047
A14015	23	03	1938	Documents	Correspondence	Mr H. L. Waldron, Dana St, Ballarat	Cordial thanks conveyed for his valuable service in connection with the work of decorating the BMI facade for the floral festival. from H C Batten secretary BMI Attached is an outline of the proposed decoration		14047	Letters Out	14047
A14016			1876	Documents	Newspaper Items	Ballaarat Mechanics Institute 117-119 Sturt Street Ballarat 3350	Book of newspaper clippings re BMI Events. 1876, Promenade concerts, Fine Arts Exhibition, La Feuillade and Buckley's Anglo-American Company		14047	Newspaper cuttings	14047
A14017			1901	Documents	Newspaper Items	Ballaarat Mechanics Institute 117-119 Sturt Street Ballarat 3350	Journal containing newspaper cuttings from a range of papers re Ballarat Mechanics Institute. Sept. 1901 - Oct. 1928. Cuttings cover monthly meetings, advertising, court action		14047	Cuttings	14047
A14018			1929	Documents	Newspaper Items	Ballaarat Mechanics Institute 117-119 Sturt Street Ballarat 3350	Journal containing Newspaper cuttings re BMI meetings and Events from 1929-1950		14047	Newspaper cuttings	14047
A14019			1909	Documents	Letters Out	Ballaarat Mechanics Institute 117-119 Sturt Street Ballarat 3350	Hall Booking Letter book 1909 - 1923		14047	Hall booking	14047
A14020			1875	Documents	Correspondence	Ballaarat Mechanics Institute 117-119 Sturt Street Ballarat 3350	Journal containing Ballarat Farmers club newspaper cuttings from 1875 to 1876 First article based on lecture by Baron Von Mueller re Industrial plants deserving extensive culture in the Colony of Victoria. Another lecture in 1876 on textile plants also included		14047	Letters Out	14047
A14021	01	06	1859	Documents	Certificates	Ballaarat Mechanics Institute 117-119 Sturt Street Ballarat 3350	Two Thankyou certificates from the Ballarat Benevolent Asylum for the support of the ladies for the Bazaar in the Council Chambers. Signed William Collard Smith Chairman. Silk background with paper lace frame		14047	Ballarat History	14047
A14022			1959-1974	Documents	Records	Ballaarat Mechanics Institute 117-119 Sturt Street Ballarat 3350	,BMI Cashbook for subscriptions and sundries. 1959-1974		14047	Journal/Ledger	14047
A14023	8	4	1988	Documents	Records	Ballaarat Mechanics' Institute, 117-119 Sturt Street, Ballarat 3350.	Cash Book payments and receipts from April 8 1988 to April 30 1992		14047	Journal/Ledger	14047
A14024	24	10	1949	Documents	Records	Ballaarat Mechanics Institute 117 - 119 Sturt Street Ballarat 3350 Library Accession Register	Library financial records 24 October 1949 to 27 June 1951. Marbling of end papers.		14047	Journal/Ledger	14047
A14025			1926-1936	Documents	Records	Ballaarat Mechanics Institute 117-119 Sturt Street Ballarat 3350	BMI Cashbook for subscriptions and sundries 1926-1936		14047	Journal/Ledger	14047
A14026				Pamphlet	Pamphlets (Brochures)		Visitors Guide to Ballarat issued by Ballarat Tourist Bureau not dated, Early 20th century.		14047	Music & history	14047
A14027	8	11	2013	Documents	Memorials & Addresses	Ballaarat Mechanics' Institute, 117-119 Sturt Street, Ballarat 3350	Unveilling of Donor Board 8th Nov. 2013. Photograph and copy of Rex Bridges speech Present - Hon. Simon Ramsay MLC, Rex Bridges, Dr Frank Hurley and Graeme Gooding.		14047	Donations	14047
A14028	1	5	1949	Documents	Records	Ballaarat Mechanics Institute 117 - 119 Sturt St Ballaarat	Ballaarat Mechanics Institute abstract of receipts and payments from 1st May 1949 to the 30th April 1992, leather pattern of end papers		14047	Journal/Ledger	14047
A14029	Ballaarat Mechanics' Institute, 117-119 Sturt Street, Ballarat 3350		1914	Documents	Records	BMI subscription book Ballaarat Mechanics' Institute, 117-119 Sturt Street, Ballarat 3350	Subscription book 1914 to 1918 including magazines sold and newspapers purchased plus records of gas and electricity used 1917. Rent of rooms 1917. Marbling of end papers. Articles of association information on front end papers. including end papers with room rent information		14047	Journal/Ledger	14047
A14030	1	5	1871	Documents	Records	BMI abstract of receipts and expenditure 1871-1947 Ballaarat Mechanics Institute 117-119 Sturt Street Ballarat	1 st May 1871 to 30th April 1947 receipts , Abstract of receipts and expenditure journal front page list of deposit receipts On back page record of deeds lodged at Banking Co. 2nd June 1915 includes loan details. Marbling of end papers.		14047	Journal/Ledger	14047
A14031				Documents	Records	Ballaarat Mechanics' Institute, 117-119 Sturt Street, Ballarat 3350 BMI Library fiction accession register (3)	List of Non fiction Catalogue Register - no dates on it (see record no. 14033) marbling end pages. Book binder book plate F.W Niven and Co.		14047	Journal/Ledger	14047
A14032	19	10	1931-1951	Documents	Records	Ballaarat Mechanics Institute 117-119 Sturt Street Ballarat 3350	Secretary's Reports 19/10/1931-18/06/1951 Also Library additions		14047	Journal/Ledger	14047
A14033				Documents	Records	Ballaarat Mechanics' Institute, 117-119 Sturt Street, Ballarat 3350 BMI Library Non Fiction Accession Register (2)	BMI library, Catalogue register no date on the register. Book Binders book plate F. W Niven & Co. Note on front page Re: cataloguing 24 October 1933 end paper marbling. edition page list of news papers		14047	Journal/Ledger	14047
A14034	2	1	1869	Documents	Records	Ballaarat Mechanics Institute 117-119 Sturt Street Ballarat BMI Cash Book 1869 to Dec 1871 subscription register	BMI Cash book for subscription register and monthly accounts, for Jan 1869 to December 1871 . 209 of 229 transcribed pages. page 227 floral register accounts Leather spine bound ledger marbled end pages includes presentation book plate to signify prize for book manufacture Prize medal - Inter colonial Exhibition 1866		14047	Journal/Ledger	14047
A14035	6	11	1888	Documents	Records	Articles of Association of the BMI - record of membership from 6th Nov 1888 to the 1st December 1962	Articles of Association of the BMI and Notice of Incorporation by Register General 2nd November 1888. There are attachments of special resolutions 1890 and 1905 on front & back pages of the ledger. Register of BMI members and their listed occupations addresses for the years 6th Nov 1888 to December 1st 1962. Attached to back pages Memorandum of Association 1934 Dimensions 47.5 x 37 x 35 cm		14047	Journal/Ledger	14047
A14036			1859	Image	Identification	Ballaarat Mechanics' Institute, 117-119 Sturt Street, Ballarat 3350	Photocopy of a picture of J. B. Humffray esquire M.P. president BMI 1859		14047	Staff	14047
A14037				Documents	Records	Ballaarat Mechanics' Institute, 117-119 Sturt Street, Ballarat 3350 BMI Ledger	May 1871 BMI financial record ledger		14047	Journal/Ledger	14047
A14038	28	12	1874	Documents	Cards	Ballaarat Mechanics' Institute, 117-119 Sturt Street, Ballarat 3350	8 Numbered tickets to lecture at BMI on Monday evening 28th December 1874 Lecture delivered by Rev. Chas. Clark. Subject The Tower of London. Printed by Pinkerton's Print on card using scroll design. Seat numbers print on back of card Size 9 cm X 6 cm		14047	Lectures and classes	14047
A14039			1919	Documents	Cards	Ballaarat Mechanics' Institute, 117-119 Sturt Street, Ballarat 3350	15 cm X 15 cm, 15 cm X 10 cm hand written BMI Library membership cards		14047	Letters Out	14047
A14040		07	1951-1973	Documents	Reports	Ballaarat Mechanics Institute 117-119 Sturt Street Ballarat 3350	Secretary's Reports Ledger July 1951 - Dec 1973 including subcommittee reports		14047	Journal/Ledger	14047
A14041	01	01	1859	Documents	Records	Ballaarat Mechanics Institute 117-119 Sturt Street Ballarat 3350	Ledger of the Officers and Members of the BMI Committee		14047	Journal/Ledger	14047
A14042	12	06	1893	Documents	Reports	Ballaarat Mechanics Institute 117-119 Sturt Street Ballarat 3350	Report (Minute) Book 12th June 1893 - Jan 1914. Monthly receipts and reports of BMI		14047	Journal/Ledger	14047
A14043			1914	Documents	Records	Ballaarat Mechanics Institute 117-119 Sturt Street Ballarat 3350	The Ballarat Mechanics' Institute Report Book May 1914 - Sept 1931		14047	Journal/Ledger	14047
A14044				Documents	Correspondence				14047	Letters Out	14047
A14045				Documents	Correspondence				14047	Letters Out	14047
A14046				Documents	Records				14047	Journal/Ledger	14047
A14047				Documents	Correspondence				14047	Letters Out	14047
A6	13	06	1861	Documents	Letters In	W Detmold, Bookbinding Establishment, 35 Collins Street, Melbourne	W Detmold quote for bookbinding of Library Books and documents.	12-6-1884	14047	Book binding	14047
A7	20	06	1861	Documents	Letters In	W Detmold, Bookbinding Establishment, 35 Collins Street, Melbourne	quote for bookbinding documents	1\1\1889	14047	Book binding	14047
A8			1861	Documents	Tenders	Robert Gray	Robert Gray quote paving yard of Institute according to plan and specifications prepared by H.R. Caselli, Architect for the sum of 19 pounds 18/6.	1-2-1889	14047	Quote/Tender	14047
A2	14	06	1861	Documents	Letters In	G. W. Rusden, Melbourne	Reply from G W Rusden re invitation to lecture.	1/1/1989	14047	Lecture booking	14047