activities	address	Article	Category	day	found set	I.D.	Location	month	Storage	subcategory	Topic	total records	year
		Draft Memorandum of agreement for tenancy. Suggestions for changes of the wording are in the margin.	Documents		212	A1560	Batten.. boxed		Box BB	Memorandum	Agreements	14047	1869
Theatre (Hall)	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.	Documents	05	212	A10119	Batten... Boxed	01	committee rm	Letters Out	Buildings	14047	1869
Theatre (Hall)	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.	Documents	05	212	A10120	Batten... Boxed	01	committee rm	Letters Out	Buildings	14047	1869
Library	J.B. Clutterbuck, Esq. M.D.	letter acknowleding receipt of your "Essay on Australian Diseases" and to tender our best thanks.	Documents	06	212	A10116	Batten... Boxed	01	committee rm	Letters Out	Donations	14047	1869
Theatre (Hall)	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.	Documents	15	212	A10121	Batten... Boxed	01	committee rm	Letters Out	Buildings	14047	1869
Theatre (Hall)	J.H. Jones, Esq.	would 11.00am Tuesday morning next would be convenient for you to meet with the Committee.	Documents	16	212	A10122	Batten... Boxed	01	committee rm	Letters Out	Meetings	14047	1869
Theatre (Hall)	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.	Documents	19	212	A10123	Batten... Boxed	01	committee rm	Letters Out	Buildings	14047	1869
Theatre (Hall)	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".	Documents	19	212	A10124	Batten... Boxed	01	committee rm	Letters Out	Buildings	14047	1869
Library	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")	Documents	27	212	A13454	Committee room	01	Box K	Newspaper Items	Star advertisement	14047	1869
Theatre [Hall]	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	Documents	29	212	A10126	Batten... Boxed	01	committee rm	Letters Out	Buildings	14047	1869
Museum	William Robertson Esq.,	acknowledging with thanks donation of collection of coins to Institute's museum.	Documents	29	212	A10128	Batten... Boxed	01	committee rm	Letters Out	Donations	14047	1869
Committee	W. H. Embling Esq., MD	acknowledging resignation as Committee member with thanks for past services.	Documents	29	212	A10129	Batten... Boxed	01	committee rm	Letters Out	Membership	14047	1869
Theatre [Hall]	J. H. Jones Esq.,	requesting reply to be put before Committee Meeting on 2nd February.	Documents	01	212	A10127	Batten... Boxed	02	committee rm	Letters Out	Buildings	14047	1869
	Martin Loughlin Esq.	letter of thanks for donation of 10 guineas and informing that name has been added to list of Life Members.	Documents	13	212	A10130	Batten... Boxed	02	committee rm	Letters Out	Donations	14047	1869
Museum	A. R. C. Selwyn Esq.,	letter of thanks for contribution of geological specimens of the Colony to Institute's Museum	Documents	13	212	A10131	Batten... Boxed	02	committee rm	Letters Out	Donations	14047	1869
Committee	C. M. Watson Esq.,	advising of election to Committee in place of Dr. Embling.	Documents	13	212	A10132	Batten... Boxed	02	committee rm	Letters Out	Committees	14047	1869
Shops and offices	J. H. Jones Esq.	request to remind Mr. Coulson that expiry date for completion of offices is 15th proximos.	Documents	13	212	A10133	Batten... Boxed	02	committee rm	Letters Out	Buildings	14047	1869
Theatre [Hall]	Mr. Batchelder	setting out dates for Hall hire.	Documents	17	212	A10135	Batten... Boxed	02	committee rm	Letters Out	Hall booking	14047	1869
Theatre [Hall]	Mr. F. Rose, Agent to Mr. Batchelder	requesting confirmation of dates for hire of Hall.	Documents	19	212	A10134	Batten... Boxed	02	committee rm	Letters Out	Hall booking	14047	1869
Committee	Mr. J. H. Jones Esq.	requesting conditions of Contract involving footpath and entrance which is at present inconvenient and unsafe be rectified.	Documents	22	212	A10136	Batten... Boxed	02	committee rm	Letters Out	Buildings	14047	1869
Theatre [Hall]	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.	Documents	23	212	A10137	Batten... Boxed	02	committee rm	Letters Out	Hall booking	14047	1869
Committee	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.	Documents	27	212	A10138	Batten... Boxed	02	committee rm	Letters Out	Committees	14047	1869
Committee	Hon. James McCullough	handing letter adressed to Hon G. F. Verdon with request to forward views of Committee.	Documents	27	212	A10139	Batten... Boxed	02	committee rm	Letters Out	Committees	14047	1869
Committee	Hon. W. M. K. Vale	forwarding letters addressed to Hons. Verdon and McCullough with thanks for interest in matter.	Documents	27	212	A10141	Batten... Boxed	02	committee rm	Letters Out	Committees	14047	1869
Library	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	Documents	01	212	A10140	Batten... Boxed	03	committee rm	Letters Out	Accounts	14047	1869
Committee	Mr. R. B. Gibbs Esq.	acknowledging with thanks design for statue of Minerva procured from England.	Documents	01	212	A10142	Batten... Boxed	03	committee rm	Letters Out	Buildings	14047	1869
	Mr. Joseph Forshaw Esq.	letter of thanks for donation of 10 guineas and advising of Life membership.	Documents	01	212	A10143	Batten... Boxed	03	committee rm	Letters Out	Donations	14047	1869
Theatre [Hall]	Hon. The Chief Secretary	application for Licence for Mechanics Institute Hall as place of public exhibition and entertainment.	Documents	10	212	A10144	Batten... Boxed	03	committee rm	Licence	Hall booking	14047	1869
Museum	? Esq	acknowledging receipt of large Snake donated by Ronald Campbell Esq.	Documents	13	212	A10145	Batten... Boxed	03	committee rm	Letters Out	Donations	14047	1869
Museum	Ronald Campbell Esq.,	acknowledging donatin of large black Snake.	Documents	13	212	A10146	Batten... Boxed	03	committee rm	Letters Out	Donations	14047	1869
Library	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.	Documents	24	212	A10162	Batten... Boxed	04	committee rm	Letters Out	Accounts	14047	1869
Exhibitions & Displays	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	Documents		212	A1536	Batten..cabinet	05	Box BB	Letters Out	Exhibitions & Displays	14047	1869
Committee	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.	Documents	08	212	A10161	Batten... Boxed	05	committee rm	Letters Out	Buildings	14047	1869
Committee	Thomas Bath Esq.	Letter of thanks for ten guinea donation. Name has been added to the list of Life Members.	Documents	13	212	A10163	Batten... Boxed	05	committee rm	Letters Out	Donations	14047	1869
Museum	R. Brough Smyth Esq.	Letter of thanks for Catalogue of Victorian Minerals and for interest and substantial favours you have accorded the Institute.	Documents	20	212	A10164	Batten... Boxed	05	committee rm	Letters Out	Donations	14047	1869
Exhibitions & Displays	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.	Documents	20	212	A10165	Batten... Boxed	05	committee rm	Letters Out	Exhibitions & Displays	14047	1869
Theatre (Hall)	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.	Documents	29	212	A10166	Batten... Boxed	05	committee rm	Letters Out	Buildings	14047	1869
Committee	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.	Documents	29	212	A10167	Batten... Boxed	05	committee rm	Letters Out	Membership	14047	1869
	Impossible to read name and contents		Documents	29	212	A10168	Batten... Boxed	05	committee rm	Correspondence	Letters Out	14047	1869
Exhibitions & Displays	G. F. Lockett Esq.	Must decline your offer, as it is not intended to appoint an agent in connection with the Exhibition.	Documents	29	212	A10170	Batten... Boxed	05	committee rm	Letters Out	Exhibitions & Displays	14047	1869
Exhibitions & Displays	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.	Documents	02	212	A1426	Batten.. boxed	06	Box No. B	Letters In	Exhibitions & Displays	14047	1869
Library	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".	Documents	19	212	A10169	Batten... Boxed	06	committee rm	Letters Out	Accounts	14047	1869
Library	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.	Documents	19	212	A10171	Batten... Boxed	06	committee rm	Letters Out	Accounts	14047	1869
Exhibitions & Displays	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.	Documents	21	212	A1485	Batten.. boxed	06	Box No. B	Letters In	Exhibitions & Displays	14047	1869
Shops & offices	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.	Documents	25	212	A1414	Batten.. boxed	06	Box No. B	Letters Out	Office Rentals	14047	1869
Exhibitions & Displays	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.	Documents	26	212	A10172	Batten... Boxed	06	committee rm	Letters Out	Exhibitions & Displays	14047	1869
Shops & offices	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.	Documents	26	212	A10173	Batten... Boxed	06	committee rm	Letters Out	Quote/Tender	14047	1869
Committee	H. W. Patterson Esq.	Your offer is respectfully declined.	Documents	26	212	A10174	Batten... Boxed	06	committee rm	Letters Out	Committees	14047	1869
Shops & offices	T. C. Downes Esq.	Tender for Office no. 6 in the new building has been accepted - at one pound ten shillings per week.	Documents	26	212	A10175	Batten... Boxed	06	committee rm	Letters Out	Quote/Tender	14047	1869
Shops & offices	N. J. Coburn Esq.	Tender for office no. 7 has been accepted. Rental is one pound five shillings per week.	Documents	26	212	A10176	Batten... Boxed	06	committee rm	Letters Out	Quote/Tender	14047	1869
Shops & offices	Jas Smith Esq.	Tender for office no. 3 has been accepted. Rental is six pounds 10/6 per week.	Documents	26	212	A10177	Batten... Boxed	06	committee rm	Letters Out	Quote/Tender	14047	1869
Shops & offices	J. Goodall Esq	Tender for office no. 4 has been accepted. Rental is three pounds ten shillings per week.	Documents	26	212	A10178	Batten... Boxed	06	committee rm	Letters Out	Quote/Tender	14047	1869
Shops & offices	David Ham Esq.	Tender for office no. 1 has been accepted. Rental of five pounds per week.	Documents	26	212	A10179	Batten... Boxed	06	committee rm	Letters Out	Quote/Tender	14047	1869
Shops & offices	C. E. Clarke Esq.	Tender for office no. 2 has been accepted. Rental is four pounds five shillings per week.	Documents	26	212	A10180	Batten... Boxed	06	committee rm	Letters Out	Quote/Tender	14047	1869
Theatre (Hall)	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.	Documents	26	212	A10182	Batten... Boxed	06	committee rm	Letters Out	Letters Out	14047	1869
Committee	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.	Documents	26	212	A10183	Batten... Boxed	06	committee rm	Letters Out	Donations	14047	1869
Committee	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.	Documents	26	212	A10184	Batten... Boxed	06	committee rm	Letters Out	Subscriptions	14047	1869
Exhibitions & Displays	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.	Documents	28	212	A1416	Batten.. boxed	06	Box No. B	Letters In	Exhibitions & Displays	14047	1869
Exhibitions & Displays	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.	Documents		212	A1384	Batten.. boxed	07	Box No. B	Correspondence	Accounts	14047	1869
	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.	Documents		212	A1385	Batten.. boxed	07	Box No. B	Letters In	Grants	14047	1869
Exhibitions & Displays	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.	Documents	01	212	A1417	Batten.. boxed	07	Box No. B	Letters In	Exhibitions & Displays	14047	1869
Exhibitions & Displays	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.	Documents	01	212	A1418	Batten.. boxed	07	Box No. B	Letters In	Exhibitions & Displays	14047	1869
Exhibitions & Displays	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)	Documents	01	212	A1419	Batten.. boxed	07	Box No. B	Letters In	Exhibitions & Displays	14047	1869
	D. Willder, Stockbroker, 22 Collins St, W., Melbourne	Reply to a letter. Will sell for 35 pounds.	Documents	01	212	A1420	Batten.. boxed	07	Box No. B	Letters In	Exhibitions & Displays	14047	1869
Exhibitions & Displays	William Burrows, Geelong	Advising that he had some paintings available for the Exhibition	Documents	01	212	A1528	Batten.. boxed	07	Box BB	Letters In	Exhibitions & Displays	14047	1869
Exhibitions & Displays	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.	Documents	01	212	A1529	Batten.. boxed	07	Box BB	Letters In	Exhibitions & Displays	14047	1869
Exhibitions & Displays	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.	Documents	02	212	A1421	Batten.. boxed	07	Box No. B	Letters In	Exhibitions & Displays	14047	1869
Exhibitions & Displays	J. Politz, Melbourne	Unable to send the pictures as he is "in treaty with another party to sell them".	Documents	02	212	A1422	Batten.. boxed	07	Box No. B	Letters In	Exhibitions & Displays	14047	1869
Exhibitions & Displays	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."	Documents	02	212	A1423	Batten.. boxed	07	Box No. B	Letters In	Exhibitions & Displays	14047	1869
	Railway Department, Secretary's office, Spencer Street, Melbourne	Enclose a pass for one month.	Documents	02	212	A1424	Batten.. boxed	07	Box No. B	Letters In	Subscriptions	14047	1869
	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.	Documents	02	212	A1425	Batten.. boxed	07	Box No. B	Letters In	Exhibitions & Displays	14047	1869
Exhibitions & Displays	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.	Documents	02	212	A1428	Batten.. boxed	07	Box No. B	Letters In	Exhibitions & Displays	14047	1869
Lectures & classes	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.	Documents	03	212	A1429	Batten.. boxed	07	Box No. B	Letters In	Lecture booking	14047	1869
Exhibitions & Displays	H. L. van den Houten, Holland Terrace, High Street, Prahran	The pictures for the Exhibition are to be collected from the above address	Documents	03	212	A1430	Batten.. boxed	07	Box No. B	Letters In	Exhibitions & Displays	14047	1869
Exhibitions & Displays	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.	Documents	03	212	A1432	Batten.. boxed	07	Box No. B	Letters In	Exhibitions & Displays	14047	1869
Exhibitions & Displays	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.	Documents	05	212	A1427	Batten.. boxed	07	Box No. B	Letters In	Exhibitions & Displays	14047	1869
Exhibitions & Displays	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".	Documents	05	212	A1431	Batten.. boxed	07	Box No. B	Letters In	Exhibitions & Displays	14047	1869
Exhibitions & Displays	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.	Documents	05	212	A3124	Batten.. boxed	07	Box No. D	Letters Out	Exhibitions & Displays	14047	1869
Exhibitions & Displays	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.	Documents	06	212	A1433	Batten.. boxed	07	Box No. B	Letters In	Exhibitions & Displays	14047	1869
Exhibitions & Displays	W. E Hearn, University of Melbourne	Does not have any works of art suitable for public exhibition	Documents	06	212	A1434	Batten.. boxed	07	Box No. B	Letters In	Exhibitions & Displays	14047	1869
Exhibitions & Displays	James Edward Neild, 166 Collins Street East, Melbourne	Regret that his works of art are not of sufficient quality to put on public display.	Documents	06	212	A1435	Batten.. boxed	07	Box No. B	Letters In	Exhibitions & Displays	14047	1869
Shops & offices	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.	Documents	07	212	A1415	Batten.. boxed	07	Box No. B	Agreements	Office Rentals	14047	1869
Exhibitions & Displays	Caroline Bawden, 4 Brougham Street, Ballarat	Wishes to exhibit two screens and a chair in the Exhibition. Enquiry about dates.	Documents	07	212	A1436	Batten.. boxed	07	Box No. B	Letters In	Exhibitions & Displays	14047	1869
Exhibitions & Displays	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.	Documents	07	212	A1437	Batten.. boxed	07	Box No. B	Letters In	Exhibitions & Displays	14047	1869
Exhibitions & Displays	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	Documents	09	212	A1438	Batten.. boxed	07	Box No. B	Letters In	Exhibitions & Displays	14047	1869
Exhibitions & Displays	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.	Documents	09	212	A1439	Batten.. boxed	07	Box No. B	Letters In	Exhibitions & Displays	14047	1869
Exhibitions & Displays	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".	Documents	09	212	A1440	Batten.. boxed	07	Box No. B	Letters In	Exhibitions & Displays	14047	1869
Exhibitions & Displays	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	Documents	09	212	A1441	Batten.. boxed	07	Box No. B	Letters In	Exhibitions & Displays	14047	1869
Exhibitions & Displays	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.	Documents	09	212	A1442	Batten.. boxed	07	Box No. B	Letters In	Exhibitions & Displays	14047	1869
Exhibitions & Displays	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"	Documents	12	212	A1443	Batten.. boxed	07	Box No. B	Letters In	Exhibitions & Displays	14047	1869
Exhibitions & Displays	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.	Documents	12	212	A1444	Batten.. boxed	07	Box No. B	Letters In	Exhibitions & Displays	14047	1869
Exhibitions & Displays	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.	Documents	12	212	A1445	Batten.. boxed	07	Box No. B	Letters In	Exhibitions & Displays	14047	1869
Exhibitions & Displays	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.	Documents	12	212	A1446	Batten.. boxed	07	Box No. B	Letters In	Exhibitions & Displays	14047	1869
Exhibitions & Displays	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".	Documents	12	212	A1467	Batten.. boxed	07	Box No. B	Letters In	Exhibitions & Displays	14047	1869
Exhibitions & Displays	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.	Documents	13	212	A1447	Batten.. boxed	07	Box No. B	Letters In	Exhibitions & Displays	14047	1869
Exhibitions & Displays	Christopher Cutter, Bricklayers Arms, Church Street, Richmond	Pictures will be ready to pick up on Thursday morning.	Documents	13	212	A1448	Batten.. boxed	07	Box No. B	Letters In	Exhibitions & Displays	14047	1869
Exhibitions & Displays	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.	Documents	13	212	A1449	Batten.. boxed	07	Box No. B	Letters In	Exhibitions & Displays	14047	1869
Exhibitions & Displays	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.	Documents	16	212	A1466	Batten.. boxed	07	Box No. B	Letters In	Exhibitions & Displays	14047	1869
Exhibitions & Displays	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.	Documents	17	212	A1468	Batten.. boxed	07	Box No. B	Letters In	Exhibitions & Displays	14047	1869
	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.	Documents	17	212	A13444	Committee room	07	Box No.JJ	Newspaper Items		14047	1869
Exhibitions & Displays	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.	Documents	19	212	A1465	Batten.. boxed	07	Box No. B	Letters In	Exhibitions & Displays	14047	1869
	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.	Documents	19	212	A1469	Batten.. boxed	07	Box No. B	Letters In	Grants	14047	1869
Exhibitions & Displays	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.	Documents	19	212	A1470	Batten.. boxed	07	Box No. B	Letters In	Exhibitions & Displays	14047	1869
Exhibitions & Displays	J. A. Napier,Geelong	Accepts the offer of an "Invited Guests Free Pass" to the Fine Arts Exhibition	Documents	19	212	A1471	Batten.. boxed	07	Box No. B	Letters In	Exhibitions & Displays	14047	1869
Exhibitions & Displays	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.	Documents	19	212	A1472	Batten.. boxed	07	Box No. B	Letters In	Exhibitions & Displays	14047	1869
Exhibitions & Displays	John Simson, Trawalla	Inability to accept the invitation to the opening of the Fine Arts Exhibition	Documents	19	212	A1473	Batten.. boxed	07	Box No. B	Letters In	Exhibitions & Displays	14047	1869
Exhibitions & Displays	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.	Documents	19	212	A1474	Batten.. boxed	07	Box No. B	Letters In	Exhibitions & Displays	14047	1869
Shops & offices	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.	Documents	20	212	A1412	Batten.. boxed	07	Box No. B	Letters In	Office Rentals	14047	1869
Exhibitions & Displays	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.	Documents	20	212	A1475	Batten.. boxed	07	Box No. B	Letters In	Exhibitions & Displays	14047	1869
Library	Gustav Troymus(?), Hon Sec, Stawell Literary Institute, Stawell	Request for a catalogue of books to help selecting books for the Stawell Institute.	Documents	20	212	A1476	Batten.. boxed	07	Box No. B	Letters In	Books	14047	1869
Exhibitions & Displays	John Elliot Blake. Winilba, Sunbury	Note written on the back of letter received, agreeing to send three pictures to the Exhibition.	Documents	20	212	A1477	Batten.. boxed	07	Box No. B	Letters In	Exhibitions & Displays	14047	1869
	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.	Documents	20	212	A1478	Batten.. boxed	07	Box No. B	Letters In	Accounts	14047	1869
Exhibitions & Displays	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.	Documents	20	212	A1479	Batten.. boxed	07	Box No. B	Letters In	Exhibitions & Displays	14047	1869
Exhibitions & Displays	William Howell, Brighton, Victoria	Has sent 2 inlaid tables, 1 jewel case, 1 glove box and 1 trinket box for the Exhibition.	Documents	20	212	A1480	Batten.. boxed	07	Box No. B	Letters In	Exhibitions & Displays	14047	1869
Exhibitions & Displays	D. Kaye, The Manse, Wycliffe	Considers none of his paintings worthy of public display. However, he wishes the Exhibition grest success.	Documents	20	212	A1481	Batten.. boxed	07	Box No. B	Letters In	Exhibitions & Displays	14047	1869
Exhibitions & Displays	D. C. McArthur, Melbourne	Inability to accept the invitation to the opening of the Exhibition	Documents	20	212	A1482	Batten.. boxed	07	Box No. B	Letters In	Exhibitions & Displays	14047	1869
Exhibitions & Displays	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."	Documents	20	212	A1483	Batten.. boxed	07	Box No. B	Letters In	Exhibitions & Displays	14047	1869
Exhibitions & Displays	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.	Documents	20	212	A1484	Batten.. boxed	07	Box No. B	Letters In	Exhibitions & Displays	14047	1869
Exhibitions & Displays	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.	Documents	21	212	A1486	Batten.. boxed	07	Box No. B	Letters In	Exhibitions & Displays	14047	1869
Exhibitions & Displays	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.	Documents	21	212	A1487	Batten.. boxed	07	Box No. B	Letters In	Exhibitions & Displays	14047	1869
Exhibitions & Displays	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.	Documents	21	212	A1488	Batten.. boxed	07	Box No. B	Letters In	Exhibitions & Displays	14047	1869
Exhibitions & Displays	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.	Documents	22	212	A1489	Batten.. boxed	07	Box No. B	Letters In	Exhibitions & Displays	14047	1869
Exhibitions & Displays	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.	Documents	22	212	A1490	Batten.. boxed	07	Box No. B	Letters In	Exhibitions & Displays	14047	1869
Exhibitions & Displays	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	Documents	23	212	A1499	Batten.. boxed	07	Box No. B	Letters In	Exhibitions & Displays	14047	1869
Exhibitions & Displays	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.	Documents	23	212	A1501	Batten.. boxed	07	Box BB	Letters In	Exhibitions & Displays	14047	1869
Exhibitions & Displays	R.H. Bullock, Geelong	Asking where his Fruit Paintings by Stuart are located	Documents	23	212	A1502	Batten.. boxed	07	Box BB	Letters In	Exhibitions & Displays	14047	1869
	C. J. Fox, Young Street, Fitzroy	Received a telegram to say that the friezes are short. Two more will be ready at midday tomorrow.	Documents	23	212	A1503	Batten.. boxed	07	Box BB	Letters In	Buildings	14047	1869
Exhibitions & Displays	Geo. Gammon, Beechworth	Anxious to know if his picture has been taken to Ballarat and how long it will be needed.	Documents	23	212	A1504	Batten.. boxed	07	Box BB	Letters In	Exhibitions & Displays	14047	1869
	E. L. Montefiore, Australasian Insurance Company, Melbourne	Premium to be paid on 1000 pounds fire insurance - two pounds	Documents	23	212	A1519	Batten.. boxed	07	Box BB	Invoices	Accounts	14047	1869
Exhibitions & Displays	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.	Documents	24	212	A1505	Batten.. boxed	07	Box BB	Letters In	Exhibitions & Displays	14047	1869
Exhibitions & Displays	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.	Documents	26	212	A1506	Batten.. boxed	07	Box BB	Letters In	Exhibitions & Displays	14047	1869
Exhibitions & Displays	Thomas Lang, Melbourne	Unable to attend the Opening of the Fine Arts Exhibition	Documents	26	212	A1507	Batten.. boxed	07	Box BB	Letters In	Exhibitions & Displays	14047	1869
Exhibitions & Displays	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.	Documents	26	212	A1508	Batten.. boxed	07	Box BB	Letters In	Exhibitions & Displays	14047	1869
Exhibitions & Displays	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.	Documents	26	212	A1509	Batten.. boxed	07	Box BB	Letters In	Exhibitions & Displays	14047	1869
Exhibitions & Displays	J. Fitzherbert, Librarian, Public Library, Ballarat East	Thanks for the season ticket for the Exhibition.	Documents	27	212	A1510	Batten.. boxed	07	Box BB	Letters In	Exhibitions & Displays	14047	1869
	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.	Documents	27	212	A1511	Batten.. boxed	07	Box BB	Letters In	Buildings	14047	1869
Exhibitions & Displays	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.	Documents	27	212	A1512	Batten.. boxed	07	Box BB	Letters In	Exhibitions & Displays	14047	1869
Exhibitions & Displays	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/-.	Documents	27	212	A1513	Batten.. boxed	07	Box BB	Letters In	Exhibitions & Displays	14047	1869
Theatre (Hall)	Geo Coppin, Melbourne	Asking for the cost of the Hall for a Musical and Conjuring Entertainment.	Documents	28	212	A1514	Batten.. boxed	07	Box BB	Letters In	Hall booking	14047	1869
Exhibitions & Displays	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	Documents	28	212	A1515	Batten.. boxed	07	Box BB	Letters In	Exhibitions & Displays	14047	1869
	C. J. Fox, Young Street, Fitzroy	Please send the friezes back immediately and communicate the train they will be on.	Documents	28	212	A1516	Batten.. boxed	07	Box BB	Letters In	Buildings	14047	1869
Exhibitions & Displays	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.	Documents	28	212	A1517	Batten.. boxed	07	Box BB	Letters In	Exhibitions & Displays	14047	1869
Exhibitions & Displays	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.	Documents	28	212	A1518	Batten.. boxed	07	Box BB	Letters In	Exhibitions & Displays	14047	1869
Exhibitions & Displays	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.	Documents	28	212	A1520	Batten.. boxed	07	Box BB	Letters In	Exhibitions & Displays	14047	1869
Exhibitions & Displays	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.	Documents	29	212	A1521	Batten.. boxed	07	Box BB	Letters In	Exhibitions & Displays	14047	1869
Shops & offices	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	Documents	29	212	A1522	Batten.. boxed	07	Box BB	Letters In	Office Rentals	14047	1869
Committee	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.	Documents	30	212	A10186	Batten... Boxed	07	committee rm	Letters Out	Subscriptions	14047	1869
	J. Fox, Fitzroy, Young Street, Fitzroy	Requesting the freizes back immediately	Documents	31	212	A1524	Batten.. boxed	07	Box BB	Letters In	Buildings	14047	1869
	W. H. Wright, Secretary, Railways Department, Spencer Street, Melbourne	Requesting that an exchange be made of Mr. Batten's pass	Documents	31	212	A1526	Batten.. boxed	07	Box BB	Letters In	Staff	14047	1869
Exhibitions & Displays	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.	Documents	31	212	A1527	Batten.. boxed	07	Box BB	Letters In	Exhibitions & Displays	14047	1869
Committee	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.	Documents	31	212	A10185	Batten... Boxed	07	committee rm	Letters Out	Subscriptions	14047	1869
Exhibitions & Displays	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.	Documents	13	212	A1450	Batten.. boxed	078	Box No. B	Letters In	Exhibitions & Displays	14047	1869
Committee	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.	Documents	04	212	A10187	Batten... Boxed	08	committee rm	Letters Out	Subscriptions	14047	1869
Committee	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.	Documents	04	212	A10188	Batten... Boxed	08	committee rm	Letters Out	Subscriptions	14047	1869
Committee	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.	Documents	07	212	A10189	Batten... Boxed	08	committee rm	Letters Out	Subscriptions	14047	1869
Committee	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.	Documents	07	212	A10190	Batten... Boxed	08	committee rm	Letters Out	Subscriptions	14047	1869
Exhibitions and Displays	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.	Documents	14	212	A10191	Batten... Boxed	08	committee rm	Letters Out	Exhibitions & Displays	14047	1869
Committee	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.	Documents	06	212	A10192	Batten... Boxed	09	committee rm	Letters Out	Quote/Tender	14047	1869
Art Union	Mr. N. Worthington	the Committee has decided to dispense with your services in connection with the Art Union.	Documents	11	212	A10197	Batten... Boxed	09	committee rm	Letters Out	Art Union	14047	1869
Museum	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.	Documents	22	212	A10194	Batten... Boxed	09	committee rm	Letters Out	Donations	14047	1869
Library	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"	Documents	25	212	A10195	Batten... Boxed	09	committee rm	Letters Out	Donations	14047	1869
Library	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	Documents	2	212	A14034	Committee room	1	Shelf No.	Records	Journal/Ledger	14047	1869
Committee	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.	Documents	01	212	A10193	Batten... Boxed	10	committee rm	Letters Out	Quote/Tender	14047	1869
Library	Messrs. J.H. Nero & Co.	letter acknowleding receipt of your donation of a bound copy of the Mining Companies of Victoria.	Documents	02	212	A10198	Batten... Boxed	10	committee rm	Letters Out	Donations	14047	1869
	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.	Documents	13	212	A10199	Batten... Boxed	10	committee rm	Letters Out	Buildings	14047	1869
	William Anderson Esq., Secretary, Court Unity	regarding Use of premises	Documents	10	212	A10204	Batten... Boxed	12	committee rm	Letters Out	Room booking	14047	1869
Committee	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.	Documents	11	212	A10205	Batten... Boxed	12	committee rm	Letters Out	Staff	14047	1869
Committee	W. Bardwell Esq.	Conveying thanks for photograph of Mechanics Institute	Documents	11	212	A10206	Batten... Boxed	12	committee rm	Letters Out	Donations	14047	1869
Committee	A. Scott Esq	Ackonwledging receipt of cheques for two guineas - donation towards Institute	Documents	11	212	A10207	Batten... Boxed	12	committee rm	Letters Out	Donations	14047	1869
Exhibitions and Displays	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	Documents	14	212	A10208	Batten... Boxed	12	committee rm	Letters Out	Exhibitions & Displays	14047	1869
Exhibitions and Displays	W. Burrow Esq.	Acknowledging some slight damage to picture frames, for which damages might be paid, but refuting any damage to pictures	Documents	14	212	A10209	Batten... Boxed	12	committee rm	Letters Out	Exhibitions & Displays	14047	1869
Committee	L.S.Christy Esq.,	Receipt of subscription of ten guinneas. Cordial thanks of the Committee. Name added to the list of Life Members	Documents	20	212	A10149	Batten... Boxed	12	committee rm	Letters Out	Membership	14047	1869
Committee	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.	Documents	23	212	A10211	Batten... Boxed	12	committee rm	Letters Out	Advertisement	14047	1869
Exhibitions & Displays	Robson Bros, Mining Exchange	Acknowledging receipt of articles returned from the Committee of the Fine Arts Exhibition. (Specimen)	Documents	31	212	A7289	Committee room	12	Box No. H	Letters In	Exhibitions & Displays	14047	1869
Exhibitions & Displays	Robson Bros	Acknowledging receipt of article returned from the Committee of the Fine Arts Exhibition. (model)	Documents	31	212	A7290	Committee room	12	Box No. H	Letters In	Exhibitions & Displays	14047	1869
Theatre [Hall]	J. H. Jones Esq.	conveying decision to have roof constructed according to original plans	Documents	13	212	A10147	Batten... Boxed	3	committee rm	Letters Out	Buildings	14047	1869
Committee	Mr. Johnathon Coulson	Advising that offices completion date is 15inst. and most serious consequences will ensure if not completed.	Documents	13	212	A10148	Batten... Boxed	3	committee rm	Letters Out	Buildings	14047	1869
Theatre (Hall)	George Coppin Esq.	Advising that committee does not consider it desirable to let Hall for dramatic entertainment	Documents	13	212	A10150	Batten... Boxed	3	committee rm	Correspondence	Letters Out	14047	1869
	Alfred Sarfers, Agent Northern Insurance Co.	Drawing attention to Retiring room and staircase in course of erection	Documents	15	212	A10151	Batten... Boxed	3	committee rm	Letters Out	Buildings	14047	1869
	Thos Lang Esq, Agent, Australasian Assurance Co	Drawing attention to Retiring room and staircase in course of erection	Documents	15	212	A10152	Batten... Boxed	3	committee rm	Letters Out	Letters Out	14047	1869
Committee	R. Kelso, National Insurance Co.	Drawing attention to Retiring room and staircase in course of erection	Documents	15	212	A10153	Batten... Boxed	3	committee rm	Letters Out	Buildings	14047	1869
Committee	M. C. Smith Esq., Agent, Victoria Insurance Co.	Drawing attention to Retiring room and staircase in cource of erection	Documents	15	212	A10155	Batten... Boxed	3	committee rm	Letters Out	Buildings	14047	1869
Theatre (Hall)	no name	Advising Hall let up until 6 April, available for 2 weeks from then	Documents	20	212	A10154	Batten... Boxed	3	committee rm	Letters Out	Hall booking	14047	1869
	G. F. Fowler	Forwarding cheque for 30 pounds	Documents	29	212	A10157	Batten... Boxed	3	committee rm	Letters Out	Accounts	14047	1869
Shops and offices	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	Documents	10	212	A10156	Batten... Boxed	4	committee rm	Letters Out	Buildings	14047	1869
Museum	N. Tweedie Esq	Acknowledging receipt of donation of "Cornwall. Its Mines and Miners"	Documents	12	212	A10159	Batten... Boxed	4	committee rm	Letters Out	Donations	14047	1869
Committee	James Stewart Esq.	Acknowledging donation of ten guineas to buiding fund, and advising that his resignation from office of Trustee was not accepted	Documents	24	212	A10160	Batten... Boxed	4	committee rm	Letters Out	Accounts	14047	1869
Museum	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	Documents	51869	212	A10158	Batten... Boxed	4	committee rm	Letters Out	Accounts	14047	1869
Exhibitions & Displays	F.R. Mitchison, Ballarat	Advising that his pictures will not be available until 15th	Documents	13	212	A1451	Batten.. boxed	7	Box No. B	Letters In	Exhibitions & Displays	14047	1869
Exhibitions & Displays	J. Napier, Geelong	Advising that Mr. Wheatland would forward the requested information .	Documents	13	212	A1452	Batten.. boxed	7	Box No. B	Letters In	Exhibitions & Displays	14047	1869
Exhibitions & Displays	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	Documents	13	212	A1453	Batten.. boxed	7	Box No. B	Letters In	Exhibitions & Displays	14047	1869
Exhibitions & Displays	Leonard Terry, 91 Little Collins St West, Melbourne	Advising the prices at which he would sell his pictures.	Documents	13	212	A1454	Batten.. boxed	7	Box No. B	Letters In	Exhibitions & Displays	14047	1869
Exhibitions & Displays	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.	Documents	13	212	A1455	Batten.. boxed	7	Box No. B	Letters In	Exhibitions & Displays	14047	1869
Exhibitions & Displays	G. H. Abrams, Ballarat	Referring to pictures that will not be sent until Monday as they are not quite ready.	Documents	14	212	A1456	Batten.. boxed	7	Box No. B	Letters In	Exhibitions & Displays	14047	1869
Exhibitions & Displays	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	Documents	14	212	A1457	Batten.. boxed	7	Box No. B	Letters In	Art Union	14047	1869
Exhibitions & Displays	James Henty, Melbourne	Advising total cost of paintings lent to Institute. Pencilled note stating that pictures must be individually specified.	Documents	14	212	A1458	Batten.. boxed	7	Box No. B	Letters In	Exhibitions & Displays	14047	1869
Exhibitions & Displays	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.	Documents	15	212	A1459	Batten.. boxed	7	Box No. B	Letters In	Exhibitions & Displays	14047	1869
Exhibitions & Displays	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	Documents	15	212	A1460	Batten.. boxed	7	Box No. B	Letters In	Exhibitions & Displays	14047	1869
Exhibitions & Displays	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	Documents	16	212	A1461	Batten.. boxed	7	Box No. B	Letters In	Exhibitions & Displays	14047	1869
	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	Documents	16	212	A1462	Batten.. boxed	7	Box No. B	Letters In	Staff	14047	1869
Exhibitions & Displays	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	Documents	16	212	A1463	Batten.. boxed	7	Box No. B	Letters In	Exhibitions & Displays	14047	1869
Exhibitions & Displays	Town Clerk of Geelong	Advising that the Mayor of Geelong had accepted an invitation to be present at the Opening of the Exhibition	Documents	17	212	A1464	Batten.. boxed	7	Box No. B	Letters In	Exhibitions & Displays	14047	1869
Exhibitions & Displays	J.W. Burtt, Melbourne	Regarding pictures that became soiled in transit; includes instructions for cleaning and also for hanging	Documents	22	212	A1491	Batten.. boxed	7	Box No. B	Letters In	Exhibitions & Displays	14047	1869
Exhibitions & Displays	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	Documents	22	212	A1492	Batten.. boxed	7	Box No. B	Letters In	Exhibitions & Displays	14047	1869
Exhibitions & Displays	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.	Documents	22	212	A1493	Batten.. boxed	7	Box No. B	Letters In	Exhibitions & Displays	14047	1869
Exhibitions & Displays	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.	Documents	22	212	A1494	Batten.. boxed	7	Box No. B	Letters In	Exhibitions & Displays	14047	1869
Exhibitions & Displays	G. W. Rusden	Advising that unable to accept invitation to Exhibition due to sitting of Legislative Council.	Documents	22	212	A1495	Batten.. boxed	7	Box No. B	Letters In	Exhibitions & Displays	14047	1869
Exhibitions & Displays	Isaac Whitehead, 87 Collins Street East, Melbourne	Advising that he had sent six cases of ceiling ornaments (just a guess really) for the Exhibition	Documents	22	212	A1496	Batten.. boxed	7	Box No. B	Letters In	Exhibitions & Displays	14047	1869
Exhibitions & Displays	Letter to Alfred Woolley	Explaining why he didn't receive a Lady's pass for the Exhibition - due to railway's restriction on numbers.	Documents	22	212	A1497	Batten.. boxed	7	Box No. B	Letters In	Exhibitions & Displays	14047	1869
Exhibitions & Displays	Sir Redmond Barry, Ballarat	Thanks for kind invitation to Exhibition	Documents	23	212	A1498	Batten.. boxed	7	Box No. B	Letters In	Exhibitions & Displays	14047	1869
Exhibitions & Displays	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.	Documents	23	212	A1500	Batten.. boxed	7	Box BB	Letters In	Exhibitions & Displays	14047	1869
Exhibitions & Displays	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.	Documents	31	212	A1525	Batten.. boxed	7	Box BB	Letters In	Exhibitions & Displays	14047	1869