125th Anniversary of Ballarat School of MinesPrint Page 
The plaque commemorates the planting of a tree commemorating the 125th Anniversary of the Ballarat School of Mines. The former school is now the site of the Federation University - SMB Campus.
Mr James M. Bickett had the honor of bringing forward the proposition to found a School of Mines at a meeting of the Ballarat Mining Board in October, 1869. It was agreed to, and the Government, having been approached for assistance, granted a lease of the old Supreme Court buildings at a nominal rental. A modest sum, including 100 pounds from the Borough Council of Ballarat West, was subscribed by a number of sympathisers, and on the 26th October, 1870, the inaugural address was delivered by Sir Redmond Barry , the first President of the School. Classes were commenced on the 23rd January, 1871.
Location
| Address: | 107 Lydiard Street South , Federation University - SMB Campus, Ballarat , 3350 |
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| State: | VIC |
| Area: | AUS |
| GPS Coordinates: | Lat: -37.565493 Long: 143.857106 Note: GPS Coordinates are approximate. |
Details
| Monument Type: | Plaque |
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| Monument Theme: | Culture |
| Sub-Theme: | Education |
| Approx. Event Start Date: | 1870 |
| Approx. Event End Date: | 1995 |
Dedication
| Actual Monument Dedication Date: | Friday 27th October, 1995 |
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This tree was planted by Chief Commissioner Vern Robson City of Ballarat on 27th October 1995
To commemorate the 125th anniversary of the School of Mines and Industries Ballarat
Dr R A Wild Director
W J Gribble President
