year	month	day	I.D.	Topic	Category	subcategory	Article	activities	address	found set	Location	Storage	total records
			A4246	Quote/Tender	Documents	Letters In	Submitting quotation for supply of two foot firewood at 40/ per ton either in 8 or 16 ton loads		Chisholm & Plover.	182	Batten.. boxed	Box No. E	14047
1859	06	16	A719	Fixtures & Fittings	Documents	Letters In	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.		Rees & Benjamin, 204 Main Road, Ballarat	182	Batten.. boxed	Box No. A	14047
	11	21	A670	Room booking	Documents	Letters In	Request to use the Room - uninterrupted - for the afternoon of 29th.		Charles Dyte, Hon Secretary, Ballarat Fire Brigade, Ballarat	182	Committee room	Box No. A	14047
	12	16	A677	Receipt	Documents	Letters In	Receipt for payment of twenty six pounds for gas.		A.G. Lees, Treasurer, Ballarat Fire Brigade	182	Committee room	Box No. A	14047
1860	11	30	A1114	Hall booking	Documents	Letters In	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.	Theatre (Hall)	William Cooper, Secretary, Ballarat	182	Batten.. boxed	Box No. B	14047
	12	18	A1031	Accounts	Documents	Invoices	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.		Chas. Dyte, Hon. Sec.,Ballarat Fire Brigade	182	Batten.. boxed	Box No. B	14047
1861	01	28	A8003	Membership	Documents	Letters Out	Hearty thanks from BMI Committee for the use of their fine room during the last 18 months and present two life-memberships as acknowledgement.	Committee	The Captain and Members of the Ballaarat Fire Brigade	182	Batten... Boxed	committee rm	14047
	02	25	A8020	Membership	Documents	Letters Out	Notification that any two officers appointed by the Brigade shall be honorary members of the Institute while holding office.		Honorary Secretary, Ballaarat Fire Brigade	182	Batten... Boxed	committee rm	14047
	04	15	A8053	Soiree	Documents	Letters Out	request to participate in entertainment at second anniversary of Institute	Soiree	Captain and members of Ballaarat (East) Fire Brigade	182	Batten... Boxed	committee rm	14047
	06	01	A1178	Receipt	Documents	Invoices	Forty-one tons of firewood		Eliza Charlton	182	Batten.. boxed	Box No. B	14047
	07	08	A23	Membership	Documents	Letters In	notification of acceptance of membership to Mechanics' Institute by Captain and Lieutenant of Ballarat Fire Brigade as offered.		Charles Dyte, Secretary, Ballarat Fire Brigade	182	Committee room	Box No. A	14047
	10	26	A8179	Hall booking	Documents	Letters Out	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.	Theatre (Hall)	C. Dyte, Esq., Hon. Sec., Ballaarat Fire Brigade	182	Batten... Boxed	committee rm	14047
	8	20	A1228	Receipt	Documents	Accounting	Account for one pound 16/9 for 9 and a half tons of firewood		Eliza Charlton	182	Batten.. boxed	Box No. B	14047
1862	02	26	A8223	Accounts	Documents	Letters Out	requesting payment of account for 12/- advertising for Anniversary Ball		Captain and Members, Ballarat Fire Brigade.	182	Batten... Boxed	committee rm	14047
	03		A111	Fixtures & Fittings	Documents	Tenders	Specifications of firewood required by the Institute. Mr Charles Ivory's tender accepted at five shillings p/ton.			182	Committee room	Box No. A	14047
	04	22	A1377	Receipt	Documents	Accounting	Ten and one quarter tons of firewood - three pounds 1/6		Francis Nicholson	182	Batten.. boxed	Box No. B	14047
	05	13	A322	Hall booking	Documents	Letters In	request remission charges hall hire	Theatre (Hall)	G E Gaskell Hon Secretary Fire Committee Main Road	182	Committee room	Box No. A	14047
	06	18	A142	Reports	Documents	Reports	Planking of Footpath by Mes. Lister & Birtchnell Supply Firewood at 6/- per ton Book order list	Committee	House Committee	182	Committee room	Box No. A	14047
	11	01	A1643	Quote	Documents	Letters In	Tender for 40 tons of fire wood at five shillings per ton		John Neill, Ballarat	182	Batten.. boxed	Box BB	14047
	2	4	A1344	Advertisement	Documents	Receipts	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		A. O. Foresters	182	Batten.. boxed	Box No. B	14047
1863	01	29	A1959	Meetings	Documents	Letters In	Confirmation of attending BMI meeting.	Meetings	Ballarat Western Fire Brigade	182	Batten.. boxed	Box No. BB	14047
	12	02	A1878	Accounts	Documents	Letters In	advising that Policy No. 18810 for 1 Thousand 5 hundred pounds (Premium 5 pounds 12 shillings and 6 pence) expires on 15th December		Victorian Fire and Marine Insurance Company, 82 Collins St. Melbourne	182	Batten.. boxed	Box BB	14047
1864	05	28	A9427	Accounts	Documents	Tenders	letter advising that your tender for supplying the BMI with Firewood has been accepted by the Committee.	Library	Mr. Francis McManus, Ballarat	182	Batten... Boxed	committee rm	14047
1865	03	13	A299	Structural report	Documents	Letters In	chimney inspection - insurance policy	Committee	H C Smith Victoria Fire Insurance Ballarat	182	Committee room	Box No. A	14047
1866	11	03	A1530	Mining Exchange	Documents	Tenders	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.		Francis Nicolson	182	Batten.. boxed	Box BB	14047
1869	07	26	A1508	Exhibitions & Displays	Documents	Letters In	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.	Exhibitions & Displays	Macarthur & Ainley, 127 Russell Street, Melbourne	182	Batten.. boxed	Box BB	14047
	4	10	A10156	Buildings	Documents	Letters Out	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	Shops and offices	J. H. Jones	182	Batten... Boxed	committee rm	14047
1870	06	04	A2748	Accounts	Documents	Receipts	renewal receipt for Fire Policy 106584 - 3 pounds 15/-		Northern Assurance Company	182	Batten.. boxed	Box No. CC	14047
	08	18	A2742	Accounts	Documents	Notices	reminder notice re Fire Insurance Policy No. 11154 expiring 1st August together with receipt		Australian Insurance Company	182	Batten.. boxed	Box No. CC	14047
	12	0	A2687	Accounts	Documents	Invoices	Notification of Insurance Policy No. 18810 expiry and details of renewal premium of 3 pounds, 15 shillings.		Victoria Fire & Marine Insurance Company, Market Street, Collins Street West, Melbourne.	182	Batten.. boxed	Box No. CC	14047
1871	11	24	A10411	Donations	Documents	Letters Out	letter acknowleding your donation of a set of Fire Irons for the Ladies Reading Room.	Reading Room	A.H. King, Esq.	182	Batten... Boxed	committee rm	14047
1874	07	14	A11941	Concert performances	Documents	Letters Out	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.	Committee	Mr James Craig, Secretary to the Ballarat City Fire Brigade	182	Batten... Boxed	committee rm	14047
	08	18	A2605	Art Union	Documents	Memorandum	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.		W. H. Batten, Mechanics' Institute, 70 Bourke Street East, Melbourne	182	Batten.. boxed	Box No. CC	14047
1876	06	03	A2347	Exhibitions & Displays	Documents	Letters In	Insurance note from London & Lancashire Fire Insurance Company for 1500 pounds on Exhibits in Principal Hall. This is through local Agent, Pascoe.	Exhibitions & Displays	J. R. Pascoe, Accountant, Lydiard St, Ballarat	182	Batten.. boxed	Box No. C	14047
1879	12	08	A3496	Buildings	Documents	Letters In	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.	Smoke room	Hy Start, Secretary, Mechanics' Institute, Kyneton	182	Batten.. boxed	Box No. D	14047
1882	08	?	A3732	Reports	Documents	Letters In	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.		Central Board of Health (copy)	182	Batten.. boxed	Box No. DD	14047
1885	09	29	A9128	Donations	Documents	Letters Out	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.	Committee	Thomas Curnow, Secretary, City Fire Brigade	182	Batten... Boxed	committee rm	14047
1886	06	22	A3299	Art Union	Documents	Letters In	request for loan of GLOBES for the drawing of the Art Union, also request for 3 Lottery Boxes for use at Bazaar		Hon. Secretary, Buninyong Fire Brigade	182	Batten.. boxed	Box No. D	14047
	12	13	A3232	Accounts	Documents	Letters In	acknowledging telegram and cheque for 1 pound 15/- and enclosing interim receipt		C. H. Petersen, Hamburg Magdebury Fire Insurance Co., 1 Flinders Lane West, Melbourne	182	Batten.. boxed	Box No. D	14047
1890	11	04	A1600	Art Union	Documents	Letters In	Request to borrow 12,000 marbles to draw an Art Union.	Art Union	John B. Johns, Ballarat Fire Brigade, Ballarat	182	Batten.. boxed	Box BB	14047
	12	27	A3164	Donations	Documents	Letters In	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	Art Union	John B. Johns, Secretary, Ballarat Fire Brigade	182	Batten.. boxed	Box No. D	14047
1891	07	18	A4391	Membership	Documents	Letters In	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.		John B. Johns, Secretary, Ballarat Fire Brigade, Ballarat	182	Batten.. boxed	Box No. E	14047
	12	26	A4474	Art Union	Documents	Letters In	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.		J.B. Johns, Secretary, Ballarat Fire Brigade, Ballarat.	182	Batten.. boxed	Box No. EE	14047
1895	04	15	A9322	Insurance	Documents	Letters Out	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.	Shops & offices	Messrs Bell, Lambert & Co., London & Lancashire F. I. Co.,	182	Batten... Boxed	committee rm	14047
1896	12	10	A9350	Insurance	Documents	Letters Out	advising that Ballarat Mechanics Institute has effected an additional insurance on building and contents with Standard Fire and Marine Insurance Co. for 2000 pounds.	Committee	E. Verey, Agent for Northern AssuranceCo.	182	Batten... Boxed	committee rm	14047
1900	08	20	A13424	Library	Documents	Records	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)	Library	Newspaper Items re Jenkin's Family tragic fire, South Street, Ballarat	182	Committee room	Box No.JJ	14047
1902	12	30	A4803	Fixtures & Fittings	Documents	Letters In	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.		John Danks & Son Proprietary Ltd., Manufacturers of Sheet Lead, Lead Compo and Tin Pipe, 392 Bourke Street, Melbourne.	182	Batten.. boxed	Box No. EE	14047
1903	09	08	A10715	Insurance	Documents	Letters Out	Requesting that insurance policy No. 49381have "Trustees of" deleted as Institute is incorporated under Companies Act.		The Manager, Colonial Mutual Fire Insurance Coy, Melbourne	182	Batten... Boxed	committee rm	14047
1905	07	26	A4821	Fixtures & Fittings	Documents	Letters In	Forwarding 1 Gold Medal Fire Extinguisher. Mr Shoppee will fit it up.		The Anglo-American Import Coy, York Chambers, 47 Queen Street, Melbourne	182	Batten.. boxed	Box No. EE	14047
	09	30	A4834	Buildings	Documents	Letters In	acknowledging proposals for alterations to doorways, corridor windows and ceilings for fire protection purposes and setting out compliances required.		J. W. Colville, Secretary, Public Health Department, Offices of the Board, Melbourne,to Messrs. Clegg & Miller, Architects, Lydiard St. Ballarat.	182	Batten.. boxed	Box No. EE	14047
	10	27	A4818	Buildings	Documents	Letters In	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.	Shops & offices	Clegg & Miller, Colonial Mutual Chambers, Lydiard Street, Ballarat	182	Batten.. boxed	Box No. EE	14047
1906	06	28	A4863	Buildings	Documents	Letters In	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.	Theatre (Hall)	A.L. Campbell & Co., 33 William Street, Melbourne.	182	Batten.. boxed	Box No. EE	14047
	08	08	A4887	Accounts	Documents	Letters In	advises that willing to allow 7 1/2 % cash discount on the Gold Medal Fire Extinguisher for cheque on the 14th inst.		Anglo American Import Coy, Bank Chambers, 47 Queen Street, Melbourne	182	Batten.. boxed	Box No. EE	14047
1907	12	13	A5101	Accounts	Documents	Letters In	requesting account for Fireman duty at BMI Hall of 2 shillings per night be presented monthly and request for payment of overdue account.		R. E. Richards, Secretary, City Fire Brigade, Ballarat.	182	Batten.. boxed	Box No. F	14047
1908	06	16	A10887	Insurance	Documents	Letters Out	The receipt for the Fire Insurance needs to be with the Mortgage and other papers. Please send it as soon as possible.	Committee	J. M. Kline Esq., Ballarat	182	Batten... Boxed	committee rm	14047
	07	03	A10890	Hall booking	Documents	Letters Out	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.	Theatre (Hall)	Richard Goodall Esq., c/o Messrs Cohen Bros, Sydney	182	Batten... Boxed	committee rm	14047
1909			A4651	Quote/Tender	Documents	Letters In	Asking about his promise to supply firewood		Mr. A Bedggood, Cambrian Hill	182	Batten.. boxed	Box No. EE	14047
	08	11	A10926	Accounts	Documents	Letters Out	advising that firewood delivered is of inferior quality and requesting account for what is already delivered.	Committee	Mr. Bedggood, Cambrian Hill	182	Batten... Boxed	committee rm	14047
1912	03	20	A11011	Insurance	Documents	Letters Out	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.	Theatre [Hall]	Manager, Ed. Branscombe Ltd., Melbourne.	182	Batten... Boxed	committee rm	14047
	8	20	A11042	Accounts	Documents	Letters Out	Thanking them for prompt attendance at fire, and forwarding cheque for two pounds 2/-	Committee	Secretary, Ballarat City Fire Brigade	182	Batten... Boxed	committee rm	14047
1914	07	31	A11180	Hall booking	Documents	Letters Out	Hall is unavailable during September.	Theatre (Hall)	E. B. Manning Esq., "The Fireflies", Melbourne	182	Batten... Boxed	committee rm	14047
	08	27	A11189	Hall booking	Documents	Letters Out	Agreeable to transfer dates for Hall hire to Mr. Brock. Please advise Mr. Lucas. "The Fireflies" have been notified.	Theatre (Hall)	Messrs Ed Branscombe Pty Ltd., Melbourne	182	Batten... Boxed	committee rm	14047
	12	03	A11219	Hall booking	Documents	Letters Out	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.	Theatre [Hall]	H. N. Gregory Esq., "The Fireflies" Hobart	182	Batten... Boxed	committee rm	14047
	5	2	A11156	Hall booking	Documents	Letters Out	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.	Theatre (Hall)	Mr. Branscombe	182	Batten... Boxed	committee rm	14047
1915	05	26	A11253	Committees	Documents	Letters Out	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.	Committee	The Secretary, Ballarat Fire Brigade, Ballarat East	182	Batten... Boxed	committee rm	14047
	07	09	A11259	Buildings	Documents	Letters Out	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.	Theatre (Hall)	Messrs J & N Tait, The Auditorium, Melbourne	182	Batten... Boxed	committee rm	14047
	08	14	A11266	Buildings	Documents	Letters Out	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.	Theatre (Hall)	Mr Brock	182	Batten... Boxed	committee rm	14047
	09	15	A11274	Buildings	Documents	Letters Out	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.	Theatre (Hall)	The Secretary, Public Health Department, Melbourne	182	Batten... Boxed	committee rm	14047
1916	02	08	A11299	Accounts	Documents	Letters Out	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.	Theatre [Hall]	Mr. J. Miller, Engineer, Little Latrobe Street, Melbourne	182	Batten... Boxed	committee rm	14047
	07	17	A11332	Accounts	Documents	Letters Out	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.	Theatre (Hall)	Mr J. Miller, 65 Little Latrobe Street, Melbourne	182	Batten... Boxed	committee rm	14047
	09	12	A11341	Theatre Licence	Documents	Leases	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.	Theatre (Hall)	The Honourable, Chief Secretary, State of Victoria, Melbourne	182	Batten... Boxed	committee rm	14047
1918	7	1	A10521	Books	Documents	Letters Out	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	Library	The Secretary, Mechanics' Institute, Drouin	182	Batten... Boxed	committee rm	14047
1924	11	07	A11601	Accounts	Documents	Letters Out	Request to complete the enclosed certificate for the Fire Underwriters' Association relating to the electric installation completed recently.		Mr R. A. Hudson, Ballarat East	182	Batten... Boxed	Committee Rm	14047
1926	06	22	A11695	Committees	Documents	Letters Out	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.	Committee	The Secretary, Geelong Mechanics' Institute, Geelong	182	Batten... Boxed	committee rm	14047
1927	10	25	A5982	Insurance	Documents	Letters In	Notification that the ordinary Fire Policy does not cover the Rish of Fire Occasioned through an Explosion.		The Employers' Liability Assurance Corporation Ltd., Victorian Branch, 9 Queen Street, Melbourne.	182	Batten.. boxed	Box FFF	14047
1930	09	26	A5966	Britannia	Documents	Letters Out	advising that a Pyrene extinguisher has been substituted for the one objected to by your inspector.	Cinema/Picture Hall	Secretary, Public Health Department, Melbourne.	182	Batten.. boxed	Box FFF	14047
	11	24	A5594	Insurance	Documents	Certificate	Original policy for Fire Insurance		Commercial Union Assurance Company, 409, 411, 413 Collins Street, Melbourne	182	Batten.. boxed	Box No. FF	14047
1931	10	21	A5599	Insurance	Documents	Certificate	Original Policy for Fire Insurance		Employers' Liability Assurance Corporation, 9 Queen Street, Melbourne	182	Batten.. boxed	Box No. FF	14047
1932	01	27	A5864	Accounts	Documents	Pamphlets (Brochures)	Circular - List of charges for annual testing and recharging hand chemical fire extinguishers.		G. G. Sinclair, Secretary, Country Fire Brigades Board	182	Batten.. boxed	Box No. FF	14047
	02	19	A5865	Accounts	Documents	Letters In	advising that communication with Country Fire Brigades Board be sought for costs for supervision of fire extinguishers etc.		G. A. Laurens, Secretary, Ballarat City Fire Brigade, Sturt Street, Ballarat.	182	Batten.. boxed	Box FFF	14047
	03	18	A5600	Insurance	Documents	Certificate	Original Policy for Fire Insurance		Commercial Union Assurance Company Limited	182	Batten.. boxed	Box No. FF	14047
1936	03	26	A3885	Letters In	Documents	Notices	Commercial Union Fire Policy for BMI from 18/3/36 to 18/3/1937. "Cancelled" has been written across the front of it.		Doepel, Lilley & Taylor, Auctioneer, Fire, Life Insurance, Estate & Finance Agents, Ballarat	182	Batten.. boxed	Box No. DD	14047
1937	02	16	A3884	Britannia	Documents	Letters In	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".	Cinema/Picture Hall	Public Health Department, 295 Queen Street, Melbourne	182	Batten.. boxed	Box No. DD	14047
	03	18	A7587	Insurance	Documents	Certificates	Certificate for Fire Policy No 15141621		Commercial Union Assurance Company Limited, 409 Collins Street, Melbourne	182	Batten.. boxed	Box No.HH	14047
1940	03	18	A7588	Insurance	Documents	Certificates	Certificate for Fire Policy No 15217762		Commercial Union Assurance Company Limited, 409 Collins Street, Melbourne	182	Batten.. boxed	Box No.HH	14047
1941	09	22	A4019	Donations	Documents	Letters In	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.	Concert performances	G.G. Tozer, Secretary, Ballarat City Fire Brigade Social Club, Sturt Street, Ballarat.	182	Batten.. boxed	Box No. E	14047
1948	1	4	A4243	Letters Out	Documents	Correspondence	Requesting quotation for supply of 20 tons of one foot grey box firewood and 10 tones on 2 feet		Messrs J.H. Hendrickson & Sons, Firewood Contractors , Talbot	182	Batten.. boxed	Box No. E	14047
1949	08	09	A4315	Insurance	Documents	Letters In	enclosing provisional Fire Cover note No. 5631 for 2500 pounds.	Cinema/Picture Hall	Doepel Lilley & Taylor, Cnr. Sturt & Lydiard Streets, Ballarat as reps for Commercial Union Assurance Co. Ltd.	182	Batten.. boxed	Box No. E	14047
	10	20	A4283	Insurance	Documents	Records	Fire insurance Cover Note for three thousand pounds - one year		The Western Australian Insurance Company Limited, 93-95 Queen Street, Melbourne	182	Batten.. boxed	Box No. E	14047
1950	06	14	A6943	Insurance	Documents	Regulations	advising the necessity to instal 2 additional Extinguishers.		Commercial Union Inspectors Bureau	182	Batten.. boxed	Box No. GG	14047
	08	09	A7562	Insurance	Documents	Certificates	Fire Policy No. F121070		Western Australian Insurance Company Limited., 45 St. Georges Terrace, Perth.	182	Batten.. boxed	Box No.HH	14047
1953	06	16	A7251	Accounts	Documents	Letters Out	advising cheque for 9 pounds 15/- forwarded.		Secretary, Country Fire Authority, 206 Clarendon Street, East Melbourne.	182	Batten.. boxed	Box No. H	14047
1961	08	25	A6717	Accounts	Documents	Letters In	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		Cuthbert Morrow Must & Shaw PO Box 122, Ballarat	182	Batten.. boxed	Box No. GG	14047
1971	08	09	A7547	Insurance	Documents	Certificates	Fire Policy No. 65/110112.		The South British Insurance Company Limited.	182	Batten.. boxed	Box No.HH	14047
1978	05	30	A7321	Buildings	Documents	Letters In	requesting that recommendations made by Fire Brigade be adhered to.		City of Ballarat, Town Hall, Ballarat. 3350	182	Committee room	Box No. H	14047
1985	12	22	A5997	Accounts	Documents	Invoices	Soda acid refill		Country Fire Authority, Milton Parade, Malvern	182	Batten.. boxed	Box FFF	14047
1986	02	13	A5998	Accounts	Documents	Agreements	Portable Fire Appliance Servicing Agreement - 3 soda acid 9 litre.		Bernie Porter, Country Fire Authority, Milton Parade, Malvern	182	Batten.. boxed	Box FFF	14047
	03	17	A5996	Accounts	Documents	Invoices	Invoice for Soda Acid 2 gall and refill soda acid. - $36.00		Country Fire Authority, Milton Parade, Malvern	182	Batten.. boxed	Box FFF	14047
1988	07	06	A7748	Buildings	Documents	Letters In	requesting arrangements for inspection of buildings to assess fire safety measures.		Building Surveyor, City of Ballaarat, Town Hall, Queen Victoria Square, Ballarat	182	Batten.. boxed	Box No.HH	14047
1989	02	21	A7747	Buildings	Documents	Reports	Notice and recommendations under Building Control Act 1981 Part V111 - Fire Protection in existing buildings		Council of City of Ballaarat	182	Batten.. boxed	Box No.HH	14047
	04	20	A7746	Buildings	Documents	Letters Out	acknowledging receipt of notice regarding Fire Protection		Building Surveyor, Ballarat City Council, Town Hall, Ballarat 3350	182	Batten.. boxed	Box No.HH	14047
	07	04	A7750	Buildings	Documents	Letters Out	advising of compliance with regulations for installation of Fire Protection		Mr. S. Webb, Building Surveyor, Ballarat City Council, Town Hall, Ballarat.	182	Batten.. boxed	Box No.HH	14047
1991	04	09041991	A7744	Quote/Tender	Documents	Letters In	quote for $46,474.00 to supply and install fire detection system as per provisions of Building Control Act 1981		Sectrol Systems Pty. Ltd., 39-41 Main Road, Ballarat	182	Batten.. boxed	Box No.HH	14047
	12	09	A7743	Accounts	Documents	Invoices	Invoice and photocopy invoice for progressive payment for Fire Extinguisher $1200.00		Sectrol Systems Pty. Ltd., 39-41 Main Road, Ballarat	182	Batten.. boxed	Box No.HH	14047
1992	09	31	A7742	Fixtures & Fittings	Documents	Letters In	advising that no extinguisher suitable for electrical hazards (switchboard) installed and requesting contact with Ballarat Depot		Country Fire Authority, 8 Lakeside Drive, Burwood East, Victoria. 3151	182	Batten.. boxed	Box No.HH	14047
1993	01	11	A7741	Fixtures & Fittings	Documents	Fax (Telefax)	requesting placement of Extinguisher suitable for electrical ground floor near switchboard at The Ballarat Mechanics Institute.		Robert Bell & Associates Pty. Ltd., 17 Lydiard St.Sth, Ballarat to Keith Jones Western District Fire Protection Services & Sales	182	Batten.. boxed	Box No.HH	14047
1994	07		A7749	Buildings	Documents	Plans & Drawings	Drawing plan No. 484 of Fire Detection System		Altaire Servicing Pty. Ltd., 2/16 McDougall Road, Sunbury Victoria 3429	182	Batten.. boxed	Box No.HH	14047
	08	24	A7739	Buildings	Documents	Fax (Telefax)	Acknowledgement of application for a fire alarm line between BMI and the Ballarat City Fire Station.		Corey Barron, Telecom, 219 Elizabeth Street, Melbourne	182	Batten.. boxed	Box No.HH	14047
	11	23	A7738	Buildings	Documents	Fax (Telefax)	Installation of fire alarm service is complete.		Corey Barron, Telecom, 219 Elizabeth Street, Melbourne	182	Batten.. boxed	Box No.HH	14047
2002	10	25	A12963	Buildings	Documents	Letters Out	Re examination of the Fire Protection System and lack of reporting on the extent of the inspection and testing that is being carried out.	Committee	Sectrol Systems Pty Ltd., PO Box 354, Ballarat 3353.	182	Committee room	Box No.J	14047
	11	21	A12964	Buildings	Documents	Letters In	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.	Committee	Sectrol Security, 106 Armstrong Street Sth, Ballarat 3350.	182	Committee room	Box No.J	14047
	12	10	A12965	Buildings	Documents	Letters Out	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.	Committee	Megan Nebozuk, Sectrol Security, PO Box 354, Ballarat 3350.	182	Committee room	Box No.J	14047
2003	01	08	A12967	Buildings	Documents	Letters Out	Acknowledging their letter of 9th December 2002 and receipt of quotation for the testing and maintenance of the Institute's Fire Detection System.	Committee	Mr Jim Lambert, Business Development Manager, Wormald, 47 Gilby Road, Mount Waverley 3149.	182	Committee room	Box No.J	14047
	02	...	A12973	Buildings	Documents	Letters In	Notice Regarding Possible Use of VGDLs as a Fire Line.		Telstra Corporation Limited, PO Box 615, Virginia BC, Queensland 4014.	182	Committee room	Box No.J	14047
	04	14	A12970	Buildings	Documents	Letters Out	Advising that their quote not successful for Institute Fire Protection services.	Committee	Mr J Lambert, Wormald, 47 Gilby Road, Mount Waverley 3149.	182	Committee room	Box No.J	14047
	10	27	A13569	Buildings	Documents	Letters In	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.		Stephen Walls, Operations Manager, Region 15, CFA, PO Box 222W. Ballarat West 3350	182	Committee room	Box K	14047
	11	10	A13568	Buildings	Documents	Letters Out	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.		David Wright, Commercial Division, Jens-Gaunt Real Estate Pty. Ltd. PO Box 540 Ballarat 3353	182	Committee room	Box K	14047
2006	08	24	A13636	Buildings	Documents	Reports	Certificate of Inspection - Library - BMI.		Chubb Fire Safety Limited,	182	Committee room	Box K	14047
	11	27	A13631	Buildings	Documents	Letters In	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.		Barry Allan, Operations Officer, Officer in Charge, Ballarat City Fire Brigade, PO Box 222W, Ballarat West 3350	182	Committee room	Box K	14047
2007	03	08	A13624	Buildings	Documents	Tenders	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.		Kevin Eddy, Sales Executive, Chubb Fire Safety, 11 Coronet Street, Wendouree 3355	182	Committee room	Box K	14047
	04	12	A13621	Buildings	Documents	Records	Authority to obtain a building permit. Copy - Code Red Fire Alarm Monitoring Network. " Order Form for PSTN back up line for fire alarm system.		Chubb Fire Safety	182	Committee room	Box K	14047
	08	20	A13606	Buildings	Documents	Reports	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.		Morton Dunn Architects, 424 Sturt Street, Ballarat 3350	182	Committee room	Box K	14047
	1	9	A13984	Buildings	Documents	Letters In	Letter from ADT regarding them monitoring Fire Alarms for the BMI. Includes monitoring costs for services and associated forms.		Ballaarat Mechanics Institute 117-119 Sturt Street, Ballarat 3350.	182	Committee room	Box W	14047
2009	...	...	A13887	Buildings	Documents	Records	Correspondence and documents for years 2008-2009 regarding Fire and Security services for the Ballaarat Mechanics' Institute. (39 pages)		Ballaarat Mechanics' Institute, 117 Sturt Street, Ballarat 3350	182	Committee room	Box V	14047